From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with that warm, classic diner feel that just makes you feel at home. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive--they really go out of their way to make sure you're taken care of. The food is the real star here. Everything tastes fresh, homemade, and full of flavor. The portions are HUGE, so you definitely get your money's worth. Their chicken fried steak is perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the gravy is rich and delicious. Don't even get me started on the pies--they're out of this world! Service was fast, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the whole experience just felt genuine and comforting. If you're looking for a spot with great food, generous portions, and top-notch service, Norma's Cafe is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Always great, friendly service and yummy comfort food. Love the chicken tetrazzini and their rolls so much! read more

Norma's Cafe - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/ cream gravy, okra and macaroni and cheese - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Hottddaamm!!! So glad they screwed up at honeywhatever around the block This place is stinking amazing !!! Music!!! Wow!! 80s and 90s ... like what i would want at a diner. We were sat immediately. Absolutely wonderful people! The coffee was greaaatttt!!! Hot and flavorful!! Not like the light brown tea almost coffee you get at a lot of places. I had the chicken fried steak and eggs with the homemade biscuit... oh man. It had been. A while since I had something that good. My wife.\nHad the french toast and bacon. The bread tasted like it was sweet at home.It was already sweet and the bacon was nice , long and thick and crispy. Order a cinnamon roll to go , which we're excited to have here in a couple of hours, but everyone in this establishment is very hospitable , and everyone has a smile. If you have a chance to come and to enjoy please do so. Ask for Joshua!!! Great young man. read more

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The server brought out a plate of rolls and cornbread muffins. Both dry. Should have been thrown out earlier in the day. This was at 6pm. The flour tortillas with my meal were tough and dry. Never should have left the kitchen. The food is going downhill at this place. read more

We always enjoyed Normas but have been for a few years since moving away. The food is as good as always. We enjoy the breakfast menu but everything is really great!!! The service is awesome. The waitresses have all been here for years and have the old school waitress work ethics. My coffee cup and water never ran dry. They checked on us multiple times but never "hovered" over our table. read more

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Nice diner around Dallas and the design brings back a traditional feel. I wouldn't say this was the best food I've tasted. The service was good and fast but nothing exceptional about this place. read more

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

Service was nice. The food was hot. We had the chicken fried chicken, kids had the tenders. Food was mid. Not really seasoned and the vegetables were canned with nothing added. Quick stop. Cool nostalgic feel. Would go again to try the pies. read more

Their food and service are quite good, and the atmosphere is welcoming. I've tried their chicken fried steak, BLT, and catfish. I've also tried their fried pickle chips. All of it was good. I love going to the one by the Park Lane train station. I've been there several times. They're always crowded after church lets out, but their service is of a high quality even then. read more

Michelle was awesome. Great customer service. The food was great. We really enjoyed our time. Everything came out pretty quickly, and I really suggest the coconut cream pie. read more

Norma's Cafe - Mom taking that bread home - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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My wife stopped in yesterday for an early lunch, and we were not disappointed. It's been a couple of years since my last visit but the service and food was still great. I had meatloaf and my wife had chicken fried chicken. read more

Norma's Cafe - Meat Loaf Black Eyed Peas Turnip Greens Mashed Potatoes w/ brown gravy - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Absolutely amazing! Our server, Ronda was so caring and helpful, we had more than enough to eat, I ended up with the CBGB and ended up taking half of it home. I would come here again, the style is very retro and the prices are very good. read more

Norma's Cafe - breakfast menu - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My roommate wanted breakfast for dinner so we ended up going her one week night. It is in the corner of a shopping center. The sign said seat yourself so we sat at a booth and grabbed menus from the host stand where the sign was. All the booths have the Texas flag as the back which I thought was a nice touch. I got the Country Breakfast $13.72 with Chicken Fried Steak, ordered my 2 eggs over easy. The CFS was large and delicious, good ratio of breading to meat and maintained some crispness even though it was covered with gravy. It comes with your choice of hashbrowns or grits, I got the hashbrowns and forgot to order them extra crispy but to my pleasant surprise they came out extra crispy anyway. You also get a choice of biscuit or toast and I went with the biscuit. It is a good size but was super stale and hard. Must have been from the morning. The CFS was delicious and I basically put my eggs and the hashbrowns on top of it making a scramble basically. The only thing that kept this from being perfect was the biscuit. Our server was nice enough, did not give her name. A manager stopped by to deliver our food and get refills too. All in all, pretty good all around and I would gladly go back! read more

Remarkably slow service. Remarkably under-seasoned food, especially the chicken fried steak. Was borderline repulsive to eat when the breading would inevitably fall off. No chance the steak was seasoned prior to being breaded. I can live with mediocre food and fast service, or excellent food and slow service. But bad food AND slow service? Can't do that. Just exceptionally poor dining experience. read more

Just OK, nothing to write home about just ho hum food in my opinion. Needs better service and better food.

Chicken and dressing was not like mines but it definitely hit the spot. Will get it again. Nice diner with friendly staff

Everything about this place was amazing. The food the service and the atmosphere! 5 stars aren't enough! Highly recommend!!

Tonight I got the chicken fried steak meal with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. The chicken fried steak was very tough. I could hardly eat it. The mashed potatoes didn't taste good at all. The glaze carrots were OK. The cornbread had a weird flavor that I had to throw out. I don't know what happened to the Food but I'm sorry but Boston market has better chicken fried steak than what this place has.. I was hoping for a better meal considering I paid $20 for this and got crap that did not taste good and was edible. I doubt I will ever be back.. read more

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

Food and retro atmosphere is always great service is always amazing. for two it cost about $40 and that was two dinners and a piece of pie. read more

Norma's Cafe - Catfish - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Oh yes, totally recommend this restaurant! I get there whenever I can, usually about 6x/year it's SO GOOD!!!

Listen!!! Norma's Restaurant is hands down one of the best spots in Dallas for comfort food! I came in with high expectations, and Norma's completely delivered. The atmosphere is cozy, with a welcoming vibe that makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. I ordered the chicken fried chicken with cornbread dressing, and it was simply amazing. The chicken was tender on the inside, perfectly crispy on the outside, and seasoned to perfection. The cornbread dressing was rich and flavorful, just the right blend of savory herbs and moist cornbread - it tasted like something straight out of a thanksgiving dinner. Every bite was consistent. The service was just as impressive. My server Lilian exceeded expectations and was attentive and friendly. I left with a full stomach and a happy heart. I highly recommend Norma's for anyone craving comfort food that feels like it was made with love. I can't wait to go back! read more

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The food was great. Just what I was looking for, a home cooked southern meal. Manager on duty that day was extremely sweet and welcoming. The chicken and stuffing w/the gravy was delicious! 10 out of 10. The portions were plenty. Made 2 meals out of it. Will definido back next time I'm in the area. read more

Norma's Cafe - Chicken w/stuffing and gravy. Green beans, broccoli and greens. - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I still visit, but not as regularly as I once did. Noticing turnover of the established wait staff. Learning Cat is now exited is my last straw. She is such a ray of sunshine. read more

The staff here is friendly and welcoming. The server (Rhonda) knew the menu well and made recommendations when we were trying to decide our orders. We didn't have to ask for coffee, tea or water refills as our server followed up with us frequently. The food was delicious and the portions were satisfying. There is abundant seating with tables and booths available. I felt comfortable and the atmosphere was friendly and neighborly. Great place for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. read more

Food like eating our families cooking great! Service very good , each server knows menu and if out tells customers up front not after you order. Ambiance great down home country. Pies are Grandma quality. read more

With so many breakfast choices around, this was a bad one. Not horrible just not worth it. To start off it was very warm. Uncomfortably warm. It being breakfast time I stopped with the coffee and exchanged it for water, that didn't help. Our order took over 30 minutes arrive. I asked for crispy hashbrowns, and they weren't. She brought them over and asked the moment she put our plates down if we would like to send them back to be remade since they weren't crispy like we ordered. She said it would take longer but she could take the plates back and have them remade. We opted out. I also ordered a Belgian waffle and the butter wouldn't smear since it wasn't even warm. The scrambled eggs & bacon were meh, nothing necessarily bad but not great. Love them for dinner but won't be returning for breakfast. read more

Norma's is a great little diner experience! Reminds you of the oldies with their decor. Food was great! Had the cbgb I think it was acronymed, chicken tenders, bisquits, eggs, hash browns. My wife had the country breakfast chicken fried steak and love it too. They have a large menu you're sure to find what you like! read more

Norma's Cafe - CBGB - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This was our first time trying the famous Norma's Cafe and it did not disappoint. Been around since 1956? They are doing a lot of things right! Very generous portions and everything was delicious. The complimentary rolls and corn bread, chicken fried chicken, soup and perfectly cooked bacon...yumm! Our server Rob took great care of us and the manager Chris very hospitable to us First Timers. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Norma' s Cafe offers generous portions, but unfortunately, the flavor of the food falls flat, leaving a lot to be desired. The CBGB - biscuits topped with hash brown, scrambled eggs, bacon and chicken tenders a The ambiance is your typical diner feel. The staff was pleasant and the service was quick. read more

Norma's Cafe - CBGB - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The service is great, friendly faces, food brought out fast and hot. I wish the desserts were fresher looking but we probably missed it . Quiet atmosphere when we went it was busy. Love the food, big portions. Taste great. read more

It has been seven years since I last dined here but still nothing beats their Chicken Fried Chicken in my honest opinion. Norma's Cafe is clearly setting the bar high for Chicken Fried Chicken in town. Their dish stands out for its exceptional tenderness and moistness, making it a standout choice for fans of this classic comfort food. If you're in search of a top-notch Chicken Fried Chicken, Norma's Cafe seems to be the go-to spot! I don't think I've ever ordered any other thing from the menu. Service is always efficient. There can be a wait sometimes especially on the weekends but I promise you the meals here won't disappoint. read more

Norma's Cafe - Chicken Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

First time to Norma's and I'd definitely go back to try additional entrees. We now understand why their slogan is "Eat Dessert First" - you won't have room otherwise! Portions were generous and we brought almost half home. Sides were okay, but main dishes of grilled pork chops (seasoned perfectly) and chicken fried steak were really good. Mom said it was the best chicken fried steak she'd ever had. read more

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Wonderful place to just exhale and eat thoughtful home cooking with yummy desserts. Love to do take out as well.

Came here for the first time and it did not disappoint! Glad I was able to try this place. Atmosphere - 4/5 - Country breakfast eating ambiance. Large location with the ability to serve large groups. Staff - 4/5 - Friendly and fast. I do wish he came around a little more. Food - 4/5 - Great country breakfast food. Ordered the following for my son and myself: Chicken Fried Steak ($11.49) - 5/5 - Huge portion of chicken fried steak with eggs and toast. Huge portion for a great price. Highly recommended. French Toast ($6.99) - 4.5/5 - Huge portion of french toast. You can add fruit for $1 or meat for $3. Overall, you cannot beat the price, quality and taste of this place. I enjoyed the food here, and will definitely be back. read more

Norma's Cafe - HUGE Chicken Fried Steak ($11.49) - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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My parents and I visited Norma's cafe for the first time!! This location was super accommodating and helpful! Lots of American favorite dishes to choose from!! Everyone from the hostess -waiter -manager were kind and helpful and generous with all requests. My parents especially loved their cornbread muffins & rolls which were complimentary :) Thanks for a great experience and dinner :) 1st time customer from Arlington Texas read more

Norma's was surprisingly very good. It was way better than I expected. I got the ol #7 and my friends got the cbgb and the trainers breakfast. Everything was amazing and our waitress was nice as well! Overall I wish I could come back and definitely recommend! read more

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I love that the entire menu is available all day. The food was good. The dressing had a little too much sage. The portion sizes were huge. The fish was well seasoned. The side salad could have had more than lettuce. The service was great. The cinnamon roll was super sweet and huge. I would come back to visit. read more

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The three should be five stars and are all for the server on Sunday evening, who was the best; "Diego." Professional, courteous and knowledgeable, although he was brand new he did a great job. The pecan pie was straight out of the freezer, with a crust whiter a saltine cracker, it was so undercooked, hard as a stone and the woman who brought it did not even warm it in the microwave. As mentioned, this was on the 'blonde' female server, NOT our attentive server Diego, who was fantastic. We will try again and ask to be in his area of service. :-) This location has upped their game as this time we did not see the kitchen help eating behind the bar while simultaneously slinging average hash. read more

A great comfort food place. Burger was solid Chicken fried chicken solid Onion rings 30 coconuts read more

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

5-14-2024 We continue to have delicious meals. Omelettes and tots well done. The Monterey chicken is my favorite. Bonus is the BOGO for your birthday. The staff is always friendly and the laid back atmosphere is relaxing. read more

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Norma's was good back in the day. Husband picked up dinner tonight and it was horrible. Chicken and dressing was old, tastes like it was made earlier in the week and frozen. The chicken tastes like canned chicken and the dressing was almost black. Canned turnip greens were bitter and tasteless. Hubby steak was equally tasteless. Goodbye to the good old days! read more