Ike's Chili

A place that's been around since the (near) turn of the century - golly gee, I want to love a place like this. And this place is neat enough, inside. But for me, the chili is a clear miss. Why?:The taste reminds me of (the kind of chili, used for a coney dog. The chili itself, isn't particularly flavorful. The taste; I don't know how to describe or discern the particular ingredients. I'm a chili lover. And sure want to love this place too. But, to be honest: Have the third star (to my rating), just because of Ike's being an old place, that has stood the test of time.

Nice little historical chili restaurant that has roots in Tulsa from 1908. Everyone from the mayor and visitors can sit down for a great bowl of chili.Service was quick, the location had adequate parking and the chili and beans I ate was very tasty. This is a restaurant that I would visit every time I was in town!!

I stopped by Ike's on the way through Tulsa because it's one of those must stop historic places. It's located on a touristy strip of the old Route 66 amidst souvenir shops and tourist signs. I got a pint of chili and beans with cheese and onions to go. It took about 10 minutes to get my order. Staff was friendly enough- definitely not overly friendly. They seemed to just be going through the motions. The chili was pretty darn good and enough for a couple of meals on the trip. Inside is more of a casual no frills hole in the wall but super clean.

Please do not put beans in your chili. It is disgusting and a socially unacceptable. It has been proven to be symptomatic of an eating disorder. If you're an Okie, you already know about Ike's. Or you should.This review is intended to be helpful for those spirited, venturous individuals hoping to experience the authentic, historical, iconic diners along the "Mother Road!" Ike's is all of that! Ike's has not always been on Route 66, but it has been in business in Tulsa since 1908. Oklahoma's oldest restaurant.Nope, it is not TexMex (Very Spicy), it is not Okie Stye (Beans and Tomatoes) its "Ike's Chili." It is very similar in consistency and taste, to that of the chili served on coney island hot dogs. It reminds me a little of Cincinnati Style. And the restaurant likes to use the term "ways" when referring to how it may be served. There are several "ways" on the menu; Straight, With beans (for deviates), With Spaghetti, and then that perfect "Three Way" you've been looking for, chili, beans and spaghetti! The chili is mild, providing a starting point for everyone. On the table to use at your discretion, are appropriate universal chili components; chili powder, red pepper, black pepper, hot sauce and all the crackers you could ever eat. That should accommodate anyone wanting to transform the flavor of Ike's chili to their geographical version of the red meat stew! And, Ike's has Oklahoma's favorite vegetable "Fritos!" If you are a tourist, well it's OK and recommended that you enjoy the true Ike's experience. Go with the "Three Way!" You only live once and you need to have a story to tell when you get back home! If you are group of tourists, it is imperative that someone orders the Frito Chili Pie. If not, you all just wasted ten days of your life traveling across the US. However! If you want to go like a pro, it is "Straight UP!" with Ike's OEM approved chili performance enhancement components; Cheese, Onions, Jalapeno's and the little known secret chili enhancement Mustard! That's how I roll! Pick your bowl size. The double is a 16oz big bowl of beef. More than I could eat..Check the menu. There are a lot of options My wife went with a taco salad. I don't even want to talk about it........

For a chili lover like myself, this was an incredible experience. I was debating between ordering the chili mac or the chili cheeseburger, and my waitress said the chili mac was a fan favorite so I went with that. It was absolutely delicious! I thought the prices were very affordable for the high quality of food, and the restaurant had tons of old pictures from the early 1900s of Tulsa related things. I'll definitely be back for more!

Tulsa landmark celebrating 114 years in business. Serves chili, burgers and more. Good beer selection. Very hospitable staff.

Would give it a 3.5 if possible because of the balance of the experience. But here, tie goes to the runner and so 4 it is. But WHY, LOUIS? WHY??!! Keep your hats on. I'll explain.The chili: One star in terms of taste. It literally tasted like nothing. I didn't know whether I was eating meat, or sauce, or spice, or just drinking brown water. There's nothing to it. It's more bland than a piece of white bread spiced up with another piece of white bread. (I tried a number of combos on that one. But I settled for the one that might not even make you laugh it's so darn bland.) The merchandise they sell in relation to the chili is spicier than the chili itself. The burger: Amazing. Cooked to order, and was a great condiment/meat/toppings ratio. The bread didn't get in the way in terms of taste, it just held everything together. Every bite was good. If you like pickles, I recommend you get them. I got the cheddar cheese. They give you options in terms of ketchup/mayo and whatnot. I know that lots of folks have strong feelings on condiments, so I won't recommend one or another, but I will say they will make it as you wish, so no worries. I'm also not aware of any Tulsa-specific burger order, so I just went with mayo, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, medium cooked with cheddar cheese. The ambiance is great too. Very clean, old-fashioned, and very friendly service. I sat at the counter so I could watch the kitchen. It was a show watching them carefully cooking the burgers, and all the servers grabbing what they could serve in seamless fashion. I recommend the merch too. It's Route 66, after all. Walk away with something other than a full stomach!

So seriously my first time ever try try Ike's and the chili is legit a 5. Now I got the chili burger bc it's one of my favs at another burger joint and it wasn't too shabby. The burgers patty was thick and I loved how it felt when you took a bite but it wasn't awe inspiring flat top or open grill amazing.... but this is a chili place.... solid... I'd get it again though!Now their menu..... too many things I wanted to try in one sitting! One of the guys got double Mac n chili. Wow... that looked good and I swear I think he used a straw and inhaled his food in less than a minute...Next round.... I'm trying the frito chili pie bc one of the other guys got that and it looked heavenly!Oh and the table next to use looked like they got the frito burrito wrap and holy hell that looked crazy good......Good job boys! I'll be back!

Best chili ever, and serving it up thru 4 generations of the original owners. Several different locations thru the years and they have all been great.Currently on route 66(11th Street).Check their hours to be sure you don't miss out on the great food being served at this Tulsa fixture.Will Rogers liked it. You will too.

This is a great legacy Tulsa restaurant. They have great chili that has won numerous awards and can be used on almost anything. The staff are very friendly. They provide a great affordable lunch that is consistently high quality. It's also nice that they are part of the Route 66 legacy.