Some restaurants are built for dinner. Others are built for brunch. This one falls firmly in the second camp.
Set in Oklahoma City, OK, Not Your Average Joe has carved out a corner of the city's weekend brunch scene with a personality of its own. The room comfortably seats a mix of solo diners working through a coffee and a newspaper, couples splitting a stack of pancakes, and friend groups settling in for a slow, three-hour Saturday.
If you only order one thing, make it the shakshuka — a bubbling cast-iron pan of tomatoes, peppers, and softly poached eggs, served with warm pita for sopping.
Menu highlights
Here is a snapshot of the kinds of brunch dishes you can expect to find on the menu at Not Your Average Joe. Specials rotate weekly with what's in season — check the chalkboard at the host stand when you arrive.
- Bottomless mimosa flight (90-minute limit, weekends only)
- Fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice and seasonal cold-pressed juices
- Eggs Benedict with house-made hollandaise on a toasted English muffin
- Smoked salmon plate with cream cheese, capers, red onion, and a toasted bagel
- Shakshuka with feta, herbs, and warm pita
- Country-style biscuits and sausage gravy
- Smoked brisket hash with two eggs and pickled onion
- Lox bagel sandwich with everything seasoning and dill cream cheese
Light streams in through tall windows, jazz plays at a sensible volume, and the espresso machine hums in the background like a third instrument.
Avocado toast at a place like this is not a meme — it's smashed in front of you, seasoned with flaky salt, lime, and chili crisp, and built on a slab of grilled sourdough.
Vegetarians and vegans are well taken care of — at least three plant-forward mains anchor the menu, not just an afterthought side of fruit.
Like a lot of the best brunch spots in Oklahoma City, Not Your Average Joe is at its most magical on weekend mornings, when the kitchen is firing on all burners and the room slowly fills with the kind of low, happy hum that only good food and unhurried company can produce. By the time you walk out, you'll already be planning a return visit — and probably a long walk to work off the second cup of coffee.
Tips from the regulars
- Save room: the pastry case at the front is part of the experience.
- Best time to go: arrive before 9:30 a.m. on weekends to skip the worst of the wait at Not Your Average Joe.
- Best for: groups of 2 to 4 — larger parties may want to call ahead.
- Don't miss the daily-special chalkboard near the host stand — it changes weekly and tends to feature the kitchen's best ideas.
- Coffee is taken seriously here. If you only know diner drip, ask the barista for a recommendation.
Hours
| Mon | Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-15:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-15:30 |
| Wed | Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-15:30 |
| Thu | Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-15:30 |
| Fri | Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-15:30 |
| Sat | Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-15:30 |
| Sun | Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-15:30 |
Frequently asked questions
What time does Not Your Average Joe open for brunch?
Posted hours are: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-15:30. Hours can change on holidays — call ahead if you're traveling.
Does Not Your Average Joe take reservations?
Most brunch spots in Oklahoma City are walk-in friendly, with a wait list during peak hours. Larger parties (5+) should call ahead to ask about a reservation.
Is Not Your Average Joe kid-friendly?
Yes — Not Your Average Joe welcomes families. Most brunch menus include simple kid-friendly options like pancakes, scrambled eggs, and fresh fruit. Highchairs are usually available.
What kind of cuisine does Not Your Average Joe serve?
It's classified under coffee_shop — broadly an American-style brunch experience with regional touches you'd expect in Oklahoma City.
Is there outdoor seating at Not Your Average Joe?
Yes — outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
Location
Located at 300 Park Avenue. Coordinates: 35.4684, -97.5181. Use the address above with your preferred maps application for turn-by-turn directions.