whiskey cake kitchen & bar

better than i remember.... i've visited the plano location a few years back, and don't remember enjoying it. i thought it was a little on the expensive side for what we got, and i thought the food was average. my wife and i went to the okc location recently and really enjoyed it. we started off with fried green tomatoes. first time i've ever tried it, and i like it. not worth $6 imo, but it was still good. for dinner, i got the lamb dip and she got the omg burger, and both were awesome. for the lamb dip, they used the same french bread that the vietnamese sandwich shops use for their banh mi. the bread was great, and the lamb was very tasty. her burger was huge, and had a lot of flavor. the only thing i would've changed on her burger is the sauce. i like plain ketchup and mustard on my burger, and that would've sufficed. her side of potato wedges was very good. however, i wasn't a huge fan of my mac and cheese. i felt the cheese was a little overpowering, and it was just too plain. we'll def go here again, as it is near our home.

dinner: it's alright. for the price i expected better. $12 burger was good but not worth $12. kettle chips and mac and cheese are average. chicken cheese melt was dry and not that great. deviled eggs were great! service was great also!

we were very excited to try out this new restaurant in a location that we would usually never consider since we had heard good reviews from friends. we arrived around noon on sunday, restaurant was somewhat busy but no wait. we were promptly seated in the very back room... i guess because we have kids? the ambiance is pretty lame back there, not at all like the rest of the restaurant. i was shocked that our french pressed coffee was served in the most hideous thrift store mugs you've ever seen (not cool vintage, more like 90's). and then, my chicken and waffles was served on a hideous plate to match! the ugly dishes definitely altered the way my food tasted... i know that sounds dumb but its true. i felt like i was at my grandmas house. and to top it all off the forgot to send out the maple syrup and gravy with my meal which meant everything was super dry. all this to say, the food was good enough that we will try again for lunch or dinner and hope they don't use those dishes again and we will specifically request to sit in the main dining area.

whiskey cake is a little different concept and very good.. a group of 4 just got back from whiskey cake on memorial day, 2014. we arrived about 5:30 and were promptly seated. however, if you arrive a little later on most any day you will be waiting for a table. it's a very popular place. we started with the fried green tomatoes. i am not a big fan but these were good! also had a carmelized onion dip and chips. excellent. we split the three little pigs sliders and they were fine. save room for the whiskey cake. it is $8 per and can easily be split by two. also excellent. i think we will definitely go back.

first time here, and had brunch. hostess stood there and looked right in our eyes for atleast 60 seconds before speaking...???? keep in mind, we are the only one standing at hostess stand. once seated, we informed waitress it was our first time there, she was a informative about the purpose of the restuarant, being local and all, but did not go over any of the menu items. the food was ok, service was ok, prices for the brunch menu was not bad..however.........it was ridiculous that we paid 9$ for 6oz of prosecco, and 8$ for 60z of a mimosa!! (orange juice) the overall experience was not what we expected!!! we have been to almost every brunch spot in okc, and this is not one that we will rave about.........

whiskey cake is truly a unique experience, especially in oklahoma city. i love the farm to fork aspect of dining here. you're getting 100% locally grown and raised food on your plate. every server i've had is extremely knowledgeable of the menu and where the ingredients come from. i've never had bad service, if anything i come for the food and stay for the service. i appreciate that the chef gets to play around with menu items like the french toast or the deviled eggs. it makes it feel more like a person is feeding you than a factory style line of cooks. i prefer to catch sunday brunch here where i order the chicken and waffles and the jalapeño cheddar drop biscuits. if i go for dinner, i usually order the farm chicken. always great flavor with both meals. the grits and the brussels sprouts are must try sides- however the sprouts seem to vary from visit to visit. sometimes i love them sometimes i hate them but it's one of those things where it's worth the risk because when they're good they're great. and of course it's basically required that you try the whiskey cake. they named the whole restaurant after it so you know it's good.

french toast switch-up. the coolest french toast breakfast ever!


-----10 may, 2015-----

chicken waffles. most amazing blend of flavors!


-----10 may, 2015-----

new favorite place!. very unique atmosphere and some of the best blends of flavors i have had in a very long time. they offered call-ahead seating which saved us probably an hour of waiting (on mother's day.) the service was outstanding and the staff really knows their stuff. very impressive. we had to wait virtually no time for drinks, appetizers and our meals and there was no doubt the food was made fresh and the taste was outstanding! brena was server and deserves a huge round of applause. i truly hope whiskey cake realizes what she is worth.

this place is soooooo gimmicky and looks like a joke about hipsters on a sitcom.

but the food is so good! especially the deviled egg appetizer, the mac n cheese, and the signature whiskey cake.

the waitstaff really take a while with the specials but they don't hover afterwards. despite being very busy it's nice for a date or quiet dinner.

also, the decor and schtick kinds grew on me i love looking in the garden out front and the taffy on the way out is a nice touch.

i went to whiskey cake yet again to try out the sunday brunch. i noticed that the menu was kind of small, but the scotch, whiskey and bourbon, cocktails drinks took up the other three pages. i didn’t see any kids brunch choices. every restaurant makes chicken and waffles different. i was drawn to the chicken in waffles because of the chicken tenders strips vs. the usual two piece wing bone in. the strips could have had a little bit more seasoning, but the battered crust was really good. the strips made it easier to eat the chicken and waffle at the same time. i requested that my eggs be fried and on the side, because how eggs are cooked can sometimes make my stomach queasy. i’m glad that i got the eggs on the side because they would have been on top of my waffle as i saw from the table next to me. i would have liked the chicken strips to have been a little bigger, but it was brunch and not a dinner entrée so i somewhat understood. the reason why the infamous “rosco’s chicken n waffles in california is so successful is because you get a boat load of food with sweet and salty goodness. the proportions are massive @ rosco’s. whiskey cakes variation was interestingly different. the waffle was a good size but was a little dense for me. i expected it to be light and fluffy. the most creative thing about the dish was the bacon was cooked dead smack center of the waffle. ( which i posted a close up picture). there was also a sausage gravy that was drizzled on the chicken and one side of the waffle. i didn’t think that the chicken and waffles should have been priced at $13.00. i’m somewhat bias on the meal. i had to ask for syrup and it was cold. the waitress suggested next time to ask for it warm. upon this visit i got a chance to sit next to the outside seating area, i was glad to sit by the outside patio because it was freezing cold inside. in this area there was a floral print couch, farm like chairs and rustic coffee table. it was like sitting in the kitchen of grandma’s house for sunday breakfast. i did notice a majority of people had bloody mary’s to drink. it would have been nice to have a mimosa with my brunch, but not at the cost of $8. mimosa are supposed to be inexpensive unless you’re using a higher end champagne to upcharge. there is plenty of other items that i plan to try in the near future. maybe one day i can gain a new respect for whiskey, bourbon and scotches to pay some of those prices. i had no idea they could be astronomically pricey. on my way out i notices two things the complimentary
various flavors of salt water taffy & mason jars of locally made items. these were all really tasty, these really reminded me of my great grandmothers house in which she use to keep a candy dish by the front door. just right outside the door were locally relishes, pickled okra, chow chow salsa, apple butters in mason jars. i started to buy some of the pickled okra until i saw it was priced at $7. not today, maybe another day.


-----13 may, 2013-----

the official grand opening. today may 13,2013 is the official opening of whiskey cake for lunch and dinner. dinner will only be served on saturday so no lunch. i was told during soft opening last week, by my server that the brunch would not kick off the until 2 weeks after the grand opening. but when i looked on whiskey cake's fb page, they stated that there will be brunch and dinner only on sunday. brunch will be from 11 am to 3pm. i can’t wait for next sunday to do a full review of brunch selection.


-----09 may, 2013-----

3 little pigs on a brick?!!. so whiskey cake said to hell with the plate, lets put these pigs on a brick.
(i love it) which in terms of the 3 little pigs childhood story we know the pig house made with bricks didn't get blowed down. so huff and puff and try these savory pork sliders!


-----09 may, 2013-----

chicken meatballs. absolutley fantastic. i got about 8 homemade chicken meatballs in a homemade tomato, marinara chunky, savory sauce. let me explain that this restaurant has its own spice garden, which weekly garnishing of spices will change on a dish. (i know right, who does that? a+++++) on this level regarding food i don’t know any other restaurant that takes food this seriously and passionately. because most other ingredients are local and are based on the season and availability. this in my opinion will keep whiskey cakes homemade dishes a step above the rest. even in the aspect of “good egg groups & keep it local as for example.
the only thing that was missing was some type of pasta or bread to sop, yes sop up the rest of the sauce. this was a hearty appetizer and not an entrée’ so i understand why. (wishful thinking) i was very skeptical to try this dish because the thought of chicken being packed in a meatball form. it didn’t sound appetizing, but i was wrong. i was very glad that i tasted the dish first before adding any salt or pepper, because it was already seasoned perfectly. there were two spoons with parmesan cheese and red peppers to take it up a notch in spice. the little white crockpot bowl with lid was very cute. the presentation on the dish was like eating from martha stewart or paula deans homemade recipes’ for dinner. i scrupulously love the grandma, great aunt comfort food and inside décor. i prefer to sit in the bar top or booth area in view of the bar. you can see what’s going on. i like to take in the scenery and be nosey to see what dishes other people order. but if you want a lot more privacy or intimacy then the booths and room located in the back of the restaurant will suffice. perfect seating to not be seen by the majority of the restaurant. back to these homemade chicken meat balls, i saved 2 for my breakfast for the next day, i can’t explain the flavor party that my mouth has experienced. the whiskey cake restaurant will be around for a long time. i predict just as successful as the one in plano texas. oh and by the way the official grand opening is may 13,2013 for lunch and dinner. for the week of may 6-12. 2013 they are only open from 5pm-11pm for dinner only. the staff are very patient with me when ordering or when i have questions about the menu. i love the décor and the staff’s uniform, reminds you of modern, chic country. of course for dessert i had the whiskey cake, which is stupendous.


-----06 may, 2013-----

so i decide to jump into dessert first. the whiskey cake is not just good, its amazingly awesome! have you ever been lost for words in cake heaven, yes i immediately died and went to cake heaven. with the fresh whipped cream, it makes you forget the need for ice cream. the only negative i have to say is that i feel sorry for people who have pecan allergies. i apologize in advance, because the pecans are spiced & add a great topping. i believe there is bourbon/whiskey in the cake. its definitely
www.thebomb.com. i wish my tastes buds could be seen, because they are turning cartwheels of cake joy!


-----24 apr, 2013-----

not open yet. myself and 3 other parties were so excited about eating here. well walk in to be embarrassed because they were not open yet. the employees were there in a meeting.

went here for dinner with friends. didn't think i'd care for it but i mellowed a bit during our dinner.

thought the healthy, farm-to-table, we don't serve anything not made here meme was a little silly. do they really locally source all the name brand alcohols served in the bar? bet those folks in tennesse might have a bit of a problem with that (grin).

the entrees were tasty and well presented. there is obviously thought and skill in their production. likewise the sides are really good. thought the adult mac & cheese and the mushroom risoto were really good. what stood however was their hand cut and cooked french fries with home made ketchup with mustard. the mustard refers to the whole mustard seeds in the ketchup. when you chew it on the fry you get delightful small bursts of mustard flavor.

note that while entrees have sugested sides indicated but you can substitute any of the sides (just in case brussel sprouts and kale are not your favorites).

i love the concept —farm to table—the vibe is more seattle than oklahoma. the options are limited, especially for someone who can’t eat wheat. last visit, they were out of the thai duck wings and had to settle for a salad, which was fine, but not what i wanted. brunch is best option with mimosa bar. waitstaff are friendly enough.

easter is definitely a busy time for the restaurant and they do try to accommodate the people with reservations fairly. our server was amazing, although the over 30 minute wait for our food was not cool. she made it up to us and we left happy and will definitely be back. overall a great experience and the food was delicious!

mac and cheese is phenomenal. the fried green tomatoes are lightly fried. the chicken and cheese melt is amazing! the pimp my ride was a good cocktail. the whiskey cake is sooo wonderful!

always unique, flavorful, and fun eats here! awesome staff who really know and love the menu. we’ve never been disappointed, whether lunch or dinner. whiskey cake is in our top favorite date night spots in okc. their lunch is excellent too - love their juices - jessica wabbit and pink drink are both so flavorful and refreshing. favorite items: rotisserie farm bird, omg burger, shrimp & grain salad, rutabaga and carrot mash, and adult mac n cheese.

the service was amazing. austin was attentive, helpful, professional. the food was okay. the atmosphere was great for coffee and dinner w a friend. knowing the service is so good is what will get me to go back.