About The Nut House

The Nut House was the first to obtain an Oklahoma State Health Department license as a grower to sell pecans to the public. We first opened over 40 years ago selling only native pecans harvested from the backyard grove of the founders, Robert and Margie Peterson.

With help from friends and neighbors, the Petersons built the original cabin part of the building in 1973 using entirely pecan logs gathered from the property. The little cabin was used to house the pecan cracking operation and included a small retail space to sell native pecans.

Then in 1974 the current grove of paper shell pecan trees was purchased, giving customers even more varieties of pecan to choose from.

The cracking shack was moved in 1979 to its present, more accessible location along historic Highway Route 66.

In 1982 the Peterson family was named Pecan Growers of the Year by the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association.

Many improvements and renovations have been made since 2017. The current owners have expanded the retail area to include a larger selection of seasonal gifts, Made in Oklahoma products, Route 66 souvenirs, gourmet grocery items, over 4 dozen flavors of homemade fudge, fresh roasted nuts, and a deli which features Amish cheese, Boar's Head meats, plus soups, chicken and potato salads made from scratch.

All of The Nut House pecans, candy, fudge, and most of our gift items are also available in our online store. Customers can browse and purchase online and pickup in-store or curbside, plus we ship all over the USA and to many countries.

Our Brick-and-Mortar store is open 7 days a week to shop and dine- we hope you can visit soon!

If you haven't visited the New and Improved Nut House in a while, or think we only sell pecans and jelly, come take another look! Our deli seating is now located in spacious Pecan Hall, with plenty of room between tables and extra seating on the soundstage. We have outdoor seating on the lawn plus covered porch seating, and are happy to provide furry travelers with a doggie bowl! Our freshly-paved parking lot is large and we welcome RV's, trailers and bus tours. 

We offer a complimentary charging station for guests with electric vehicles, and no stairs means all of the Nut House is wheelchair accessible. 

Travelers of the Mother Road will surely appreciate the variety of Route 66 and Oklahoma souvenirs with something for every budget. 

No matter the season, The Nut House gathers a huge assortment of unique gifts, decor and novelties: kitchen gadgets, home and garden decor, men's grooming, ladies' apparel, designer soaps and lotions, unique free-trade gifts from abroad; upcycled accessories, plus nostalgic toys, dolls, puzzles and games! At Christmas our "Nutcracker Sweet" gift shop features an even bigger selection of gifts, ornaments and goodies which fill an entire room!