I am so sad that I did not take pictures. The soup of the day was a chicken soup with lots of white meat chicken and vegetables. I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, corn, and the soup. The coffee was hot and plentiful. Served in a real ceramic mug the way it should be. Chicken fried steak with syrup with white gravy and was top notch. The breading was light and not overwhelming in the flavor was one of the best I have ever had. It was more like a fried chicken breading. Slightly reminiscent of a cornflakes but not quite as sweet. We were served a basket with both cornbread and fluffy dinner rolls. you could easily load up on these. Cornbread was delicious. Our server Maria, was attentive and courteous. She was a pleasure. Highly recommended read more

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The pies were good but the main star of the attraction, the chicken fried steak was average at best. As far as southern comfort food goes, that is my favorite so I have an idea of what the ideal texture and taste is and this isn't the best but it's not the worst, it's just average. The steak part of it was very chewy and missed the mark and while the beating is crispy it didn't add and flavor to the experience. read more

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They have the best chicken and dumplings! Even better when you're sick and hubby brings them home to help you feel better! That's awesome! That's true love! My fella knew chicken was one of the "fix's" for the common cold. Not sure, just an educated guess, looks like they only have homemade dumplings on Wednesday's and Saturdays. Those were the days I was sick. What's the old saying "Starve a cold and feed a fever. " Norma's has a good fix for a cold or fever. Don't ever forget the pies! YES!! By the slice or buy the whole pie. Norma's is always worth whatever you choose. 5/2020 read more

Norma's Cafe in Frisco was so great! My coworkers and I went there for my bday lunch! First, the menu is so big and gives a lot of options. I'm a huge breakfast girl and they serve breakfast all day every, so I got the Norma's Favorite Breakfast! I will definitely be back to try something different. The service was fast and staff was super friendly. read more

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Service was great! Everyone was working hard, the food came out fast and they were friendly! Only problem was my mash potatoes were a little cold. Pot roast, chicken & dressing and fried pickles were great! read more

Love the decor and staff. It was very welcoming and love the atmosphere. The food is definitely a casual/comfort food. The flavor is good and plenty of options for all. It felt the AC was not keeping up when we were there. Then, there were handful of flies at the table when we were dining. It was quite annoying. Otherwise, it would be a great experience. read more

Norma's has all the great classic comfort food, cooked to order. Everything from pot roast, meatloaf, fried catfish, and the best chicken fried steak in Texas. My latest trip included the chicken fried steak, 3 sides, rolls and cornbread. I chose the mashed potatoes , green beans and the black eyed peas; all homemade and full of flavor. Iced tea rounded off the lunch. Try to save room for the world famous pies Breakfast is the best in town. Great central location when you are north of Dallas read more

Side salad is served on a bread plate not a salad dish or even a bowl .... Be aware if you order a Caesar salad it's not what you would expect... they serve Italian dressing with Parmesan cheese grated Server kept arguing that it was Caesar the manager came over and stated it's what they serve in reference to ... I told them then you should just say you don't have it , you have Italian wasn't a big deal but give people the correct info... read more

Horrible experience here, dirty place won't mop water spills, due to lazy staff. The food was not that great, meatloaf was greasy loaded with ketchup and salty. All the vegetables were over salted, especially the turnip greens. Very uncaring staff, they just walk right over spilled water on floor. A large puddle of water was on the middle of their dining room floor when we walked in and when we left. The older waitress tried to mop it with a paper towel and her foot , but didn't help much. I wouldn't brag about their meringue pies. The meringue is tall and not fully baked. Chances of salmonella, they put their meringue pies for half price after 7 pm, I wonder why!!! Very thin layer of filling. Not worth it you get all egg whites. Fruit pies are expensive, not a good deal here, poor management. read more

Thank you for the opportunity to communicate privately with you. I prefer to communicate publicly here. I have no suggestions for you. I indicated what I thought was fake food and a major step down for what Norma's was. You're the management, you're the staff, you take whatever action you think is corrective. It's not my name on the building. I will not be back. read more

Yuuummmm This was my first visit to Norma's cafe, I've heard so much about it from my sister I had to give it a try finally so I could see what the hype was about! My first visit was on a Saturday around lunch time! It was paaacked when we got in but surprisingly there wasn't too long of a wait, the wait line went by ridiculously quick! Once seated we were greater by our waitress, who's name I cannot remember I'm sorry I'm the worst but she was very kind! Since I'm extremely indecisive she had to come back 2 times later after taking our drink order bc I couldn't decide on if I wanted the country fried steak or the patty melt...I ended up just choosing the patty melt with fries and a side salad with ranch! My kiddos wanted breakfast for lunch so! Little miss got pancakes eggs and bacon, my son wanted pancakes and French toast so he split his French toast with his sissy and ate half of her pancake! We were all very pleased...and upset that we got stuffed and couldn't order any pie. Guess I'll just have to come back again to get some!!! read more

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Has gone downhill fast. Screaming baby and extremely loud man. We had to move our seat and we became invisible. Nobody acknowledged us after we moved. My hush puppies were burnt rocks. My wife turned into our waitress. Manny or Manuel the manager could have cared less. Very unprofessional and mean. Even an employee said that he was mean to everyone. This Frisco location should be tip top. My catfish was good but the rest was garbage. Go to the Plano location. Better people better English. read more

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Oh wow. I have been craving my mamas pot roast with potatoes and carrots and Norma's DID NOT disappoint!!! I am speechless as to how good this tastes, mostly because I'm stuffing my mouth with it but I can't even finish this delicious meal without running to yelp to give them a 5 star review! Comfort food here you come! read more

(12/11/21 Visit) Norma's Cafe was recommended by the hotel for Brunch and was the perfect spot. I wanted to give 5 Stars but our service was a little off so couldn't. Had I been able to rate it a 4.5 I would. Food was amazing, our server just wasn't experienced, which is fine but he was just awkward in our interactions and did not really check on us. But back to the amazing food! I had the CBGB which is delicious Crispy Chicken tenders and bacon on top of a giant biscuit, scrambled eggs and hash browns with cheese and gravy. Yes, it's enough food for the whole table but if you like this combo of food items you will love this dish! The presentation is fun, see my picture. Since they are known for their fresh pies, although completely stuffed we had to try/take a couple to go. My favorite is the coconut cream pie. We went around 11:30am on a Saturday so busy but the wait was not long. Great Food, everyone in our party of 3 enjoyed their meal. read more

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WORST FOOD IVE HAD IN A LONG TIME. Regretfully ordered three entrees and they were ALL terrible. "Country fried steak" was deep fried hamburger patty that smelt like a sink drain. Breading just fell off. I couldn't even bite it. Hard mashed potatoes. Sweet, UNDONE meat loaf. I could go on & on. We just threw it all in the trash. Over $40 worth of food. Can't even get anyone on the telephone. SMH read more

This place is a Dallas institution, and sometimes, that can work against a business. Maybe they've slipped over the years, maybe the hype is too much. But on this visit, things were quite enjoyable and definitely up to expectations. We opted for beans and cornbread for starters; a bowl of nicely cooked pinto beans in a dark sauce (but not quite chili) and cornbread muffins were soon delivered. The beans had a nice flavor, and still had just the right amount of firmness. Cornbread was a little on the sweet side, but went well with butter. Moving on to the entrees, despite the late hour, I was feeling breakfast, so I requested the wide-ranging CBGB, featuring chicken tenders and bacon on a biscuit, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns and cheddar cheese, topped with cream gravy. It was more than enough to make two meals, and the chicken was tender and juicy, the eggs fluffy and well seasoned. It was a nice dish all around. However, the best dish of the night was my partner's fried catfish. It was some of the tastiest catfish I've ever had, wrapped in a wonderfully crisp cornmeal batter, and a perfectly cooked and seasoned interior. This was some "good eatin'". There's probably a Norma's near you; if you're hankering for some home cooking at reasonable prices and in a modest setting, check them out! read more

Norma's is absolutely my "Dallas Treat". I love our travels to Dallas, heavily weighed on my experiences with Norma's Cafes located throughout the metro. Stopped in for a Thursday-morning breakfast. The staff was accommodating. The food was wonderful. The price was lower than one would expect. ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT NORMA'S! read more

I meet some of my girlfriends once a month to eat and drink. Sometimes we do brunch or breakfast (without the drinks). We wanted to go to Nest Cafe but it was packed with no tables available. One of my friends says Norma's is very close from here and we said: ok. Let me start with my fork which was disgustingly dirty. The fork that was wrapped inside the napkin. Then the food. The food. The food. I know this is an inexpensive place but come on, this doesn't mean the food has to be so low quality. Honestly I don't see myself ever coming back. Waste of my money!! read more

yum. Awesome sirloin steak, mashed potatoes. Of course green beans made the texas way - dripping in fat and salt so not a fan of those. but the sirloin steak dripping in brown gravy and mushrooms. Just like Mom used to make. husband got a chicken fried chicken BLT and he was very happy too I'll be back read more

Horrible service and mediocre food. We sat unackowledged for 15 min. I told the hostess and she told our server Sophia. She took our order, brought us our food and ignored us the rest of the time. My French fries were undercooked but she never bothered to ask if our food was OK. Terrible server. Mediocre food. Never coming back. read more

OUR SERVER WAS INCREDIBLE!! The food was solid, but the service made this absolutely the best meal I've had in so long. Love love LOVE the fried okra and corn, and don't miss out on the biscuits - 10/10. Gorgeous. LOVE YOU KESHAAAAA read more

Great food, great atmosphere. 1st time there, but not my last. Will return next time in Texas.

It was ok. Staff was great very accommodating. The only thing is food very dry and no taste. Not trash my interested in going back. Of course as soon as I read sign felt maybe I should not eat there read more

Norma's Cafe - French Toast with Bacon , Ham Or Sausage - Cafes Near Me - Frisco, Texas

Overall 3/5: Food was not my favorite I had in Dallas, but was still not bad. Liked the decor inside and how kind the staff was. Food 3/5: I had the ham & cheese omelet which was lacking in flavor. As were all the hashbrowns it came with. It just tasted funky. Didn't really enjoy it. Service 4/5: Our server was great and funny. We appreciated his patience for us. All the staff we spoke to were kind. Environment 4/5: Very clean and cool inside. The inside is retro designed in a way. Anyways, probably won't return if I'm back in town. Thank you, Norma's Cafe. read more

This is the worst place to try to sit down and have breakfast or really anything. I work close by and wanted a waffle with fruit. From the time we sat down, we were fighting flies, and the manager kept walking past us seeing the frustration. Finally, I asked him what's the deal with the flies and he says, let me start by saying I've only been a manager here for three months... That's not what I asked. Then he went on to say every restaurant at this time of the year has many flies because cooks open their back door. Went to Perry's and many other restaurants even Chick-fil-A and I was in fighting flies. Couldn't tell you if the food was good because I did not get a chance to enjoy it. We paid for the bill wasn't looking for a handout, but he said nothing as he rung us up. Sad excuse for a manager and restaurant. read more

Great food and excellent service. Like most places in Northern TX go early to avoid the wait

Norma's breakfast is simply amazing. It reminds me of my mother's home cooked breakfast and gave me the sweet feeling of nostalgia. The service was wonderful. read more

People after us got there meal first,we waited 45 minutes, then another couple sat down and got there meal we haven't gotten ours..the staff said..we're busy and orders messed up, but others got there meal before us..this place is racist..why black couple said they had to wait to...Norma's cafe in Frisco is racist! read more

The food was to die for! I had the fried fish, collard greens, fried okra and corn bread. It was well season with love

One of the few places in Frisco that is open at 6am for food, this place is a classic diner with a few locations throughout the area. It feels old school inside for sure. The menu is pretty basic and the most tempting thing is the dessert that is the glass display case when you walk in. It is sure to capture your attention both on the way in and on the way out since you pay at the front and if there is a line, you will be standing next to the display case. We were seated with no problems or reservations at a large booth for our group of 5. I had the 2 eggs with toast and it was pretty basic. Nothing fancy. The eggs tasted good and real, but I was not happy that they did not offer sourdough toast, my favorite! Our server was great and patient with us and kept everyone's drinks full. There was no pressure to turn the table. A good early morning option only. read more

My fiance found this place years ago when he lived in Frisco and would walk around the corner for a tasty, inexpensive breakfast. The atmosphere here is very casual and fun. I love that it's a place we can take our kids to eat and not worry about how loud they are. The food is also great. I'm a southern girl from Alabama so not sure I would call it Southern fare, but it definitely tastes like homecooking. The Ol' Number 7 is my absolute fav. We've woken up thinking about that meal and driven 30 mins from our home on a Sat morning to get it. I've also had the chilaquiles which is yummy. We haven't gotten to the dessert yet because we usually come for breakfast, but we'll have to make a point to try it soon. read more

Are you in the mood for some home style cooking? Well, get your booty to Norma's Café right now. With a 50's theme and music, this place is some kind of fun. All the dishes that your mom and grandma used to cook are right there on the menu. Just take your pick. Glenda and I both picked the chicken and dressing which came with 3 sides Portions were large and so tasty. We ate too much to try one of the great looking desserts and still took home leftovers. And don't ever forget LIFE IS SHORT...EAT DESSERT FIRST! (Norma's motto) We'll be back. read more

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Great breakfast! Had the biscuits and gravy with a side order of bacon. Had the choice of cream or sausage gravy, which I prefer cream. Good stuff. Good biscuits as well. The bacon order was very good, thick slices and cooked the way I like them. Service was fast. Nice and clean, with a lot of interesting decorations. read more

The food and service seems different, food not hot, rolls and cornbread hours old, There menu is great but care and service has really seem to gone down. read more

I have always found Norma's to be very consistent with their food quality. Today was no exception. I had the meatloaf and the three choices of vegetables. I chose mashed potatoes, broccoli, and green beans. The rolls were good, and there was a selection of cornbread if I wanted. The service was extremely good even though the restaurant was really busy. There was only about a 15 minute wait before I was seated. I was able to sit outside on a bench and wait. Normas is a favorite diner. read more

Norma's Cafe - Delicious meatloaf, mashed potatoes, Green Beans, brocolli. The rolls are greatness and service spot on. - Cafes Near Me - Frisco, Texas

This listing says outdoor dining, but that's not true...no patio seating here. Great place though, especially the pie! read more

This is a comfortable place to come for breakfast or lunch you just feel like you are welcome in anytime. I've been here for breakfast and lunch and next time I think I will come for pie---because every pie in the case at the front looks delicious. Every day they have a special here. The last time I was in I had chicken and dumplings and two sides. The dumplings had lots of yummy chicken and were amazing. More than I could eat for sure .. the two sides and rolls and cornbread with the soft butter in the small packets made lunch a real treat. Service is attentive and friendly. read more

The thing is consistency and Norma's/Frisco generally do a pretty good job of that. I'm a regular here (the British guy) and I would luv to give it 5stars but since covid, I don't know a single restaurant who hasn't had staffing problems!! This place is always busy, the staff do a great job/very friendly/service, not had a bad meal there yet, and you can't beat Community coffee Very few restaurants can beat this place for food/portions/value/service/friendly staff... Well done read more

Relax setup, not uppity, great service. Fresh, hot, flavorful food. Decent price. Fantastic waiter, very courteous, great place. Would definitely go back. read more

I agree with my fellow Yelpers out there with the four star rating. Newly opened location is a nice addition to Frisco. We knew the location had been open for about a month and wanted to wait a while before we visited. We enjoyed our first, second and third visit in less than 10 days. I have had the chicken fried steak, the BLT, and the pot roast. Great flavors. The mustard greens are awesome. The corn bread and rolls are made from scratch. Watch out for the $30.00 PB & J. It's a joke on the menu. The coconut and chocolate pies are great. It's worth a try. Just like home cooked food.. read more