Our dining experience at Norma's was nothing short of delightful. The menu has an array of dishes that celebrate local/southern flavors. Our server, Keisha, deserves special recognition for her outstanding hospitality. As out-of-towners from Kansas, we were delighted by Keisha's friendliness and genuine interest in ensuring our dining experience was nothing short of perfect. We left feeling like we had discovered a hidden gem in Dallas. If you find yourself at Norma's, do yourself a favor and ask for Keisha. She is amazing. read more

Gizmo was the best waitress!! Food was very fresh and good. Best experience. Will be back when in this area again. read more

Norma's Cafe - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Big Fan of Norma's in Plano. My favorite thing is pecan pancakes or waffles. This location couldn't do them on the inside for some reason but food was still good. Parking is a headache that's about it. read more

I knew we would be back here. The Davis location with Gizmo‼‼ She is the best. She is always attentive to every person we bring with us‼ she tells the truth about every menu item and she always recommends the best dish and dessert‼ when y'all come here make sure it's not on Wednesday because she's off come any other day she'll be here with a smile and a hug‼ chicken fried chicken is always the bomb and Mac n cheese mashed potatoes all the breakfast items are great. read more

I was thinking few times before I am posting that review. Why ? Because I like Norma's. It's a dinner. I didn't expect much. The food was as I expected. The service to me even today. This morning was fantastic service. What I didn't like. Having a meal with my friend. And seeing on the floor Cockroach. That make me feel sick to my tummy. In away I didn't want to say nothing to the stuff. The reason why. It is sat morning. The place was busy. And I didn't want any client to see that. So I keep my mouth shot. I honestly doubt it I will ever go to that location. I know the place is not the most clean please. All you have to see is to look on the dirty floor. Or the ceiling that falling apart. However. The manager should know. You need to call your past control company to spray the floor. And the kitchen. This is not healthy or good for client to see Cockroach walking around on the floor. Again. To be fair. The service is great. The food is as expected to a diner read more

Well, me and my man went today love the meatloaf didn't like the tomato savory sauce. They put on top, but it was still good. Mashed potatoes, good macaroni off the chain. The cornbread can use a little bit of sugar, but it's still good. Wasn't too fun of the green beans would like a little bit of butter maybe some bacon in there, who doesn't have mistakes in our kitchen I've been wanting to come for years and I do even though I complain it here and there, but still hospitality was great. The server gave us her name, but I forgot it Mexican girl with the glasses when you once you go in on the right hand side, and tell my kids and grandkids to try it out to try everything on the menu little by little to see what I love the most took me chocolate cake home. We'll see how that is. read more

So as y'all can see I tried again (after 10 months), the chicken fried steak is tough and the batter comes off before you can cut into it (do not try to use plastic cutlery they provide you need a real knife) he left over half of it. The hash browns are burnt ( guessing they only have 2 options: WELL done or raw).The chorizo/egg tacos are good after you PEEL off the wrapper they come in. The oh so delicious cinnamon roll wasn't, received a brick. Idk why I tried. This place just isn't what it was years ago. 4 people tried to cut pieces off the roll (we gave up). Our Mother's Day breakfast at home was a JOKE. read more

Norma's Cafe - Big Ol' Cinnamon Roll (hard as a brick) Chicken Fried Steak (tough) chorizo & egg Breakfast tacos (wrapper stuck to tortillas) - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Norma's has good comfort foods. The pies are excellent. I love tgeir cornbread muffins which goes well with the meal.

When there is a 25 minute wait, you hope it's because good food is being served ! That was our case (1-1-19). The wait was well worth it. There were six in our party and I think everyone got something different. From the mushroom Swiss burger,onion rings,chicken-fried chicken, scrambled eggs, chicken fried steak, green beans, cornbread, fresh garden salad , black eyed pea soup ......... All were very good The serving sizes are large! You will not leave hungry!! Our waitress was excellent!!! Go give Norma's Cafe a try when in Dallas Go get Full read more

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Great southern home style food, great service despite being phenomenally busy. The atmosphere is you fav homestyle diner type. Everyone was friendly. Chicken fried steak was a bit tough, both salad and Vega were great. Really Enjoyed it. read more

Dined in at this spot during covid - they had capacity restrictions in place and we had a short wait, approximately 20 min or so. This is a true diner. Older leather booth seats, diner tables, and diner quality food. We were very happy with our service, and the food was great. Will be back! read more

Norma's Cafe - Two Eggs & Chopped Steak Breakfast - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Yes Norma's! OC is so lucky to have you! Authentic, down home homemade like meals , breakfast, lunch and dinner. And the pies are all so delicious! My 90 y/o mom gets pie no matter what meal! We enjoy the wait staff who are thoughtful and timely. Just a great place to eat and hang out. I didn't give 5 stars because the parking is more limited causing us to choose not to eat there if there's no spot to park in the lot or even close by. read more

Visiting from CA. Had breakfast at Normas Cafe and Gizmo was our waitress. Gizmo was the BEST waitress, great service with a great attitude. We stayed downtown Dallas, we had a 16-20 minute drive in a snowstorm, however well worth the drive. The service was prompt and food delicious southern style home cooking. Cost of our bill for for was $45.00 and well worth it. I would highly advise you take the drive if you want a great experience. This place has history (1956) and gives back to the local community in many way. Love the back story read more

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Gizmo is amazing! She is friendly and very attentive. She make you feel at home. We wait to sit in her section every time! Great job Gizmo! You make Norma's cafe a 5 star restaurant! read more

This was my experience with Norma's café. In a nutshell, do not go to this place. Upon entering there was no hostess and just a sign in sheet as I was signing in a waitress by the name of "gizmo "said "everybody get outside it's too packed now!" She proceeded to be absolutely rude to everyone in the front. Once our name was called, we sat down in our section unfortunately "gizmo "was our server. She dropped menus off and took at least 15 to 20 minutes just to bring a Diet Coke and a cup of coffee. We finally placed our orders for brunch. Food took about 30 minutes to get to us, gizmo never came back to the table to fill drinks or check on us at all. When she did return, it was only to say "are y'all ready to pay now? " the complete lack of service and food quality was horrendous. In fact, the AC vent hanging above our table was put together with clear duct tape and was falling down. So in a nutshell, service, one out of 5, food 2 out of 5 and ambience -0 read more

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Always good food here. Stopped by for breakfast 2 of us. With different plates, I had the chicken fried steak breakfast, and the Mr had the Normas plate.Chicken Fried Steak read more

Norma's Cafe - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The food was good. the service was awesome. GIZMO waited on us and was one of the best servers we've had at Norma.

I was there with my family (party of 10, including senior adults and young children). We waited 45 minutes to be seated, watched other parties who arrived after we did be seated and leave before us. Eventually the waitress came to tell us that the restaurant was having a plumbing issue and would be unable to serve us. Management had this information, yet withheld it from us in hopes that the issue would resolve. The message was given to us by the waitstaff, and not the manager who made the call. The manager came and spoke to us only when we requested he do so. Had we been notified that it was a possibility that we would not be seated or served when management knew about the issue, we could have made a decision that would better accommodate our family's needs and not wasted our morning. read more

This is one of the best classic diners that you can go to for some good food. If I could afford it, I would go there every morning for breakfast. The place is generous with its portions, and the amount of food in just one serving is enough to tag you out. However, show up hungry enough that you have room for dessert for what I believe is one of the best things there. That being their giant cinnamon rolls, with just one being the size of the plate they just used to serve you. I do recommend you eat while it's still hot and fresh, that being the best time to eat of course. As for the place, it has some great decor, my favorite being all the interesting stuff on the wall(army ones my fav). Not forgetting the service, even when there are quite a good amount of people. Your food will still come quickly and hot while still look read more

Norma's Cafe - Chicken Fried Chicken covered in gravy, 2 Eggs Any Style with Biscuits, and hashbrowns - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Gizmo was awesome! Great customer service! She was very attentive to our order! Always kept checking on our table ... recommend this place . Very clean and the food is amazing. read more

I was curious about trying this place since I heard it was good right?? I ordered an omelette during breakfast and I ate it from one side. When I was getting full I decided the cut the rest in half and I literally found a strand of black hair in between the (goat? Feta?) cheese and egg part .it wasn't mine because I have dyed ash blond hair. Ruined my appetite and I just paid and left hella quick. Pls avoid :((( read more

Went here with my mother and couldn't stop smiling. Our waitress Gizmo made the entire experience. The food came out quick and the coffee was strong. What more could you ask for? Thank you again for the laughs Gizmo! read more

The food at Norma's Cafe in Oak Cliff is amazing. It is home style cooking and the food is always delicious. Their homemade biscuits, corn bread muffins and rolls are absolutely the best! The staff is very friendly and polite. You will not leave being disappointed! read more

Outstanding place to eat! Always busy at this location, so expect a crowd. They have a very good variety on the menu. From breakfast, to lunch, to dinner items, they have it all. It's an older building so it's a little outdated, but that's what gives it that great diner feel to it. A little small on the inside as well, but they help accommodate to how many is in your party. read more

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The flavor of the food was good, everything was flavorful. All of our food was cold (including the coffee, odd) and we didn't get the best service. The cafe was busy but not overwhelming, it gave old school diner vibes which was nice. I would come back if invited, read more

Came in for pancakes and was greeted by the lovely and caring Gizmo! Always makes me feel welcomed. Thanks for the hospitality

I went for brunch with a friend whose been there before. It was amazing. I grew up eating southern-style breakfast when I lived in East Texas and this definitely reminded me of home. I got the #5 essentially they chop a biscuit in half put the bottom part on a plate then put an entire potato worth of hash browns on top, followed by eggs, thick bacon, cheese, chicken tenders, white gravy, butter, then the top of the biscuit. It was SO good. I was stuffed when I left. The biscuit was dense but perfect to help soak the gravy up. The chicken was seasoned very well and extremely moist in the inside. It was fried chicken but the breading was light and fluffy. The entire ensemble went well together, albeit a bit bland for my taste. I added some salt and pepper and it brought out those flavors very well. My friend got the same thing I did except without the chicken...weirdo. We both got soft drinks which were good but not as crisp as I would have liked them to be. They do have nugget ice which is always a nice touch. The restaurant itself is cute and a little crowded. We sat in a booth and the noise level was very appropriate. The checkout counter is at the front door so there is often a little bit of congestion. There is limited parking out front but nearby businesses allow you to park close to the restaurant. Overall tasty, moist, and beautiful food. Definitely don't come if you're on a diet, this place is not keto-friendly. But that's what I wanted good ol'southern fixins. read more

Norma's Cafe - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Saw Norma's Cafe featured on a Fox & Friends TV segment and had to try it while in Dallas for a convention. This place was amazing! The breakfast was delicious; my husband had an Old Number 7 (biscuit, eggs, bacon, gravy, topped with another biscuit) and I had an omelet, bacon, and the BEST biscuit I have ever eaten! We ordered one of their famous Cinnamon Rolls as a starter... delicious but we couldn't even eat half of it, it was so BIG. Gizmo was our waitress and she was a treat, with endless coffee and conversation. She took our order as soon as we had read through their extensive menu. She was so friendly and accommodating. We purchased a large salad and club sandwich to take back to our hotel for lunch and she recommended their peanut butter pie. Thank you, Gizmo, it was delicious. We would go back again in a heartbeat! read more

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food was so good i usually never finish my plate but it was delicious. aside from that i also never get dessert but i couldnt resist their blackberry cobbler. amazing place read more

Home style dining. Big portions. Freshly baked pies and a fun hole in the wall diner!! Love it read more

Norma's Cafe - Happy birthday babe!! Remembrance of 9-11!! We had a steak and egg and a chicken fried chicken brunch!! - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food's good, and it's one of our go-to places in Oak Cliff. But pay attention when they take your card. The last time I was there my waitress ACCIDENTALLY charged me twice because her card reader was on the fritz, and after trying for days to get Norma's and their processing vendor to clear it, I finally gave up. Simply dying batteries or a malfunctioning reader? Probably, but trying to remedy the situation finally led to me having to cancel the card and get a new one, which is a major pain. read more

Food was mediocre at best. Pancakes where really good, has browns burnt, asked for sausage for bacon bacon was cold. Service was fine. I wouldn't recommend coming on a sunday at lunch. I would imagine the everything in general would be better on a weekday. read more

If you want hair in your food and drink come on down. If you want to wait 30+ minutes (and only 2 other people are there) to get your check come on down. Last but not least if you want your server to not take a single plate off your table even if its crowded and you have placed it nicely and conveniently so they can take it away come on down. Honestly had high hopes but was left very disappointed. read more

Norma's was delicious today for lunch!!! We had a variety of meals, and they were all customized and delicious. My mother in law is picky and bossy and the wait staff met every expectation. We will be back for a southern home cooked meal! read more

Our waitress, Gizmo, was so much fun! Oh, she was also extremely helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with a table of travellers who were new to their vast and interesting menu. The food was fantastic. We got a meat lover's omelette, chicken fried steak, Norma's Favorite Breakfast, and of course, a Big Ol' Cinnamon Roll. You may want to order one of these bad boys for the whole table, but don't skip it. The only thing missing is a treadmill. We will be back before we leave town. read more

Norma's Cafe - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Just good basic breakfast food. Not a fancy place but the service is tops. I also like the Chicken Fried Steak with three sides!! This is a good place to eat if you are going to a show at the Kessler. read more

Norma's Cafe - Dining area at Norma's - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Everything was great.. we were in from NY and tried Norma's for breakfast. Food was great and waitress gizmo was fantastic read more

Norma's Cafe - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

29 Oct 23 - visited the one on 75 by North Park. Service was absolutely horrid. Waiter was serving other people food despite them having arrived long after us. Many orders and plates were piled up sitting at the warming lamps. Waiter took over 20 minutes just to take drink order, then another 10 to bring them out. Sat and waited on food for over 40 minutes. When we finally decided it had been too long we went to pay for the coffee we drank and the manager had the audacity to ask us how many were in our party as if we had just arrived. That let's you know all you need to about how she is not on top of things. None of the staff cared. The place is nothing like it was 4 years ago. Coffee was cold. Bad service. Bad everything. read more

I love that taco salad. The food here is like home cooking. I will be back for something with gravy read more

Loved our breakfast and the homey feel of this place. Very reasonably priced and we highly recommend for an excellent breakfast. read more

Norma's Cafe - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas