Johnnie's offers salads and side dishes, but to me the hamburgers and fries are the reason to go. Although several toppings are available for the burgers, Johnnie's Sauce is the one I have always enjoyed. Cooked each day on the stove for about five hours, this hickory sauce is made with a secret blend of ingredients, and can be purchased for take-home. I would say this sauce is a must try, and if you are not sure you will like it you can order it on the side. I usually prefer mustard to tomato based sauces, but Johnnie's Sauce is of such superior quality it can only be compared to a high quality barbecue sauce.

The meat patties are made with chuck, and are higher quality than the average hamburger. The sauce, the charcoal broiling, and the meat all seem to be key ingredients in making this such a good burger.

I have also enjoyed the buns with sesame seeds on top as much as any other part of the burger.

Veggie burger with Johnnie's Sauce and fries

Many times I get as much enjoyment out of a veggie burger as the meat patty, mainly because I order them with Johnnie's Sauce (but customers can also get mustard or mayonnaise if they wish). I am sure there are better quality veggie burgers than the ones here, but out of the ones I have tried in the Southwest, I like the ones served at Johnnie's the best. Honestly, though, I would like just about anything that had Johnnie's Sauce on it.

Johnnie's offers some other choices if you are not in the mood for a burger. One popular item is the Frankfurter with chili and cheese, similar to the coney hot dogs served at many of the local hamburger restaurants. The frankfurter seemed to be better quality than most, with more meat and less "filler" than many hot dogs, as well as a good flavor. The chili, though, was disappointing compared to the "other" Johnnie's in El Reno (which I think is the best). This is Texas style chili (not New Mexico chile that is much spicier and either red or green colored). Chili in Oklahoma is quite varied, each one made with a secret recipe, and I just did not care much for the one at Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler. As a matter of fact, Johnnie's serves a large number of sandwiches, salads, and items other than hamburgers, but I have never been very impressed with anything other than the burger.

The french fries are almost addictive with just the right amount of grease. The large order is probably appropriate only for a family with hungry kids (if you can eat an order by yourself, I would seriously worry about you!).

Baked beans are a healthier side dish, and just about as good as the fries. Because of tradition, though, I usually order the fries.

The hamburgers are not very expensive for the quality you get, but if you order any side dishes Johnnie's becomes just about as expensive as going to a typical restaurant. In my opinion, though, it is certainly an experience that is worth it.