You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at University of Central Oklahoma (Edmond, OK) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Around the Corner Breakfast diner
Edmond classic since the 1970s; cheap breakfast downtown at 11 S Broadway, ~1 mi
Ted's Cafe Escondido Tex-Mex
Oklahoma favorite with free queso and tortillas; 801 E Danforth Rd, ~5 min north
Othello's of Edmond Italian
Longtime downtown spot with live music nights; date-night pick on S Broadway
Cafe Evoke Coffee/brunch
Downtown coffeehouse where students camp out to study; ~1 mi west of campus
Zarate's Latin Mexican Grill Latin/Mexican
Big cheap plates at 706 S Broadway; a quick drive from campus
Charleston's American
Reliable Oklahoma-born sit-down chain for family visits; 3409 S Broadway
Walmart Neighborhood Market Grocery
Nearest full grocery with pharmacy; 1301 E 2nd St, ~1 mi east of campus
Walgreens Pharmacy
24-hour pharmacy at 1400 E 2nd St, about 3 min from campus
Target Big-box
Dorm gear, groceries, Starbucks; 1200 E 2nd St, ~5 min drive
Walmart Supercenter Big-box
Full supercenter at 2200 W Danforth Rd, ~10 min drive
Crest Fresh Market Budget grocery
Edmond-based chain known for low prices; W 15th St, ~10 min
MidFirst Bank On campus
UCO's official banking partner; branch in the Nigh University Center plus campus ATMs
Citizens Bank of Edmond Local bank
Downtown Edmond institution since 1901 at 1 E 1st St
Tinker Federal Credit Union Credit union
Oklahoma's largest credit union; branch at 1401 N Kelly Ave, ~5 min
HealthCARE Express Urgent Care Urgent care
Walk-in clinic at 2300 E 2nd St, ~5 min east; no appointment needed
Edmond Post Office USPS
Downtown at 200 N Broadway, ~1 mi from campus; passports and PO boxes
Edmond Library Study spot
Metropolitan Library System branch at 10 S Boulevard; free wifi and quiet rooms
Hibdon Tires Plus Auto
Oklahoma tire and auto shop standby; 3000 S Broadway for cheap oil changes
Downtown Edmond and the Railyard Food hall
Shops, murals, and the Railyard food hall with patio and live music; ~1 mi
Bronchos game day On campus
Football at Chad Richison Stadium; students get in free with UCO ID
Arcadia Lake Outdoors
Swim beach, kayaking, and trails ~10 min east on Route 66
Pops 66 and the Round Barn Route 66
700+ sodas and the 1898 Round Barn in Arcadia, ~15 min drive
Bricktown OKC Night out
Canal, Thunder games, and concerts ~25 min south via Broadway Extension
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.