Brunch culture in America is part ritual, part performance, and part comfort food therapy session — and this place understands all three.
Set in Oklahoma City, OK, Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille 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 Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille. Specials rotate weekly with what's in season — check the chalkboard at the host stand when you arrive.
- Single-origin pour-over coffee from a local roaster
- Two eggs any style with thick-cut bacon and crispy hash
- Brioche French toast dusted with powdered sugar and seasonal berries
- Breakfast burrito with eggs, chorizo, beans, cheese, and salsa roja
- Veggie scramble with spinach, mushrooms, and goat cheese
- Crab cake Benedict with old-bay hollandaise (regional specialty)
- Acai bowl with granola, banana, coconut, and honey drizzle
- House bloody mary with bacon, olives, and pickled vegetables
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.
Local tip: they take walk-ins only, but the host will quote you a realistic time and call your phone — go grab a coffee and explore the block.
Like a lot of the best brunch spots in Oklahoma City, Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille 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. It is not the cheapest brunch in town, nor the trendiest — but it might be the most consistent, and that counts for a lot on a Sunday morning.
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 Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille.
- 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
Specific opening hours rotate seasonally — call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays. Most weekend brunch service runs from late morning through early afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille open for brunch?
Specific hours rotate seasonally, but Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille typically opens for brunch service in the morning and serves through early afternoon. Call ahead on holidays.
Does Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille 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 Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille kid-friendly?
Yes — Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille 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 Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille serve?
It's classified under american — broadly an American-style brunch experience with regional touches you'd expect in Oklahoma City.
Is there outdoor seating at Urban Johnnie Bar and Grille?
Outdoor seating is not always confirmed. We recommend calling ahead during nice weather.
Location
Located at 121 Northeast 2nd Street. Coordinates: 35.4698, -97.5098. Use the address above with your preferred maps application for turn-by-turn directions.