Sam & Ella's Chicken Palace

Oklahoma


Despite the name (and pervasive chicken-themed decor), this funky restaurant is all about hand-tossed pizza pies and submarine sandwiches. Its claim to fame is that country music superstar Carrie Underwood waited tables here while attending Northeastern State University.


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