Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar is getting ready for its last call in Oklahoma City. After more than a decade on the city's northwest side, the Penn Square Mall location will close its dining room next Sunday, ending a 12-year run of brunches, cocktails and its namesake dessert. Managers and staff are lining up the final schedule while regulars try to squeeze in one more visit.
According to The Oklahoman, the company said on social media that the timing of the shutdown matches the end of the restaurant's lease next Sunday. The paper noted that the Penn Square outpost opened in 2014 and reported that the chain framed the move as a lease decision rather than an operational closure. The Oklahoman published its report on April 21, 2026.
Whiskey Cake lists the Oklahoma City restaurant at 1845 NW Expressway in front of Penn Square Mall, along with its standard weekday and weekend hours. For now, reservations and to-go ordering are still active through the brand's website and its booking partners. The concept has locations across Texas and Florida, with Oklahoma City serving as its longstanding foothold in this state.
Local reaction
Once word got out, neighborhood forums and social feeds filled up fast with stories about first dates, birthday dinners and favorite cocktails. Local discussion on Reddit's r/okc captured a familiar mix of surprise and shrugging acceptance as users hashed out everything from rising rents to shifting tastes and the steady churn of OKC restaurants. Employees and regulars urged folks to swing by while the kitchen is still firing.
What diners should know
Through next Sunday, the Penn Square dining room is expected to keep its posted hours: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations can be made via Whiskey Cake and OpenTable. The company has not said whether the landlord plans to re-lease the space or if the brand might eventually return to the Oklahoma City market.
We will keep an eye on local listings and the restaurant's official channels for any updates and will add details if the company or mall releases a statement. In the meantime, anyone hoping for a farewell slice of cake should double-check hours before heading over in case of last-minute changes.
