Good service, decent food, decent cleanliness, and you can tell this establishment has a large chunk of regular customers. Very family friendly. Busy but attentive waitstaff especially if you're okay with waiting for them to look in your direction to flag them over. For those who haven't been, NORMS is your classic American diner that's been around for decades. They have a wide variety of options at affordable prices. I recently came here and got my usual eggs, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, and pancake entree (FOR DINNER! YEAH!). For the affordable price you pay, you'll still find yourself stuffed or asking for a box to go. The quality of the food is alright but I'm happy with it especially with the prices and nostalgia. read more

Still hits after all these years. On an afternoon I was feeling rather big backish, I went to Norm's for lunch. I started off with some chicken wings as an appetizer and then ordered the lumberjack breakfast with pancakes. Everything tasted just fine as expected. The service was a bit lackluster because I had to wait about eight minutes for my server to get to me and take my order. She did keep the refills coming but in the end, she didn't check to see if I wanted another refill, she just assumed and she put a refilled cup on my table but I didn't want it, so it was a waste. read more

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Came here with a special guest from out of town and we both had a taste for their awesome club sandwiches here. The one thing we agreed on was extra bacon-whereas we differed on the side. She opted for a baked potato whereas I went with a mini salad with ranch. The club sandwiches were divine, and they don't skip on the extra bacon. That's got to be one of my biggest pet peeves, if people want extra bacon, they want EXTRA. What's more, they must have an excellent refrigeration system here because their salads always come out super fresh. To summarize, the food is always fairly solid, as is the sheer volume of choices. What usually makes the difference with a solid experience as opposed to a "great one" is... At least in my humble opinion, who your server is. We lucked up and got Mr. Extraordinaire himself, veteran server Pablo-pictured. Always serving with a smile and at a level of energy that makes me jealous! And while the staff here is solid overall, I always look for Pablo or Lynn! If you get either of them, consider yourself lucky. Pablo, your credit to the Norms brand! read more

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Just a little late-night snack... nothing serious As usual, the food did not disappoint. I ordered the King's Hawaiian cheeseburger sliders and whew... I almost didn't share with my homegirl. Friendship was tested and passed I also got the Cajun chicken sandwich (no tomato, because boundaries). Washed it all down with some agua de jamaica -- and yes, unlimited refills, so you already know I was acting brand new. Service was great and our server was super attentive, which always makes the experience even better. Would I come back? Absolutely. My cravings already said yes. read more

NORMS Restaurant - CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

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Enjoyed my meal here last night. I ordered Huevos Rancheros, and was pleasantly surprised at how flavourful it was. Eggs were perfectly over easy, tortillas were crisp, and the red chile sauce was warmly spicy and complemented the dish well. I subbed hash browns for the Spanish rice and they were browned and crispy, albeit a little greasy. The portion looked enormous but I managed to polish it off. My friend ordered the Chef's Sampler platter and loved it. Fried shrimp, onion rings, chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks overflowed the platter. 4 sauces came with it and the house-made ranch dressing stood out - not too thick, it tasted fresh and herbaceous. Excellent service and reasonable prices. 4.5 overall. read more

NORMS Restaurant - Chef's sampler platter and a new menu item, Huevos Rancheros - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

Service here was wonderful! The food is average, but the portions are generous and it is incredibly cheap. They are very welcoming and hard-working here, the place is clean and well run. Ideal if you are looking for a late night or early morning eats, and just trying to save some money. read more

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Back in the 80's, we came here for after bar dining at 1am. Open 24 hours still today. Pancakes are typical diner cakes. A bit rubbery. Still a nostalgic place to eat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp_L5F61aXY&list=PLJtqfZR_aeBs read more

I had the opportunity to try the breakfast burrito and it was cool. Nothing to write home about, but will do the job if you're craving one. I do appreciate them allowing me to modify my burrito. very nice of them to accommodate. The location seems a little outdated, but totally understandable. Renovating isn't cheap, especially in this economy! Parking can be found on their own lot. Service was friendly too! read more

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The food was so good. Came out quick. Ordered the Cali-Cado Benny and have absolutely NO regrets here. One of the best diners in LA! This location is definitely one of the better locations. It's nice and bright even at 11:30pm so you can see your food and not wonder what you're eating. Ask for Jordan. He's a great server with a nice personality! read more

I came here on a Saturday morning with my wife. It was packed with people, but we were immediately seated and assisted. The food came out quickly and we were in and out of there quickly. So why only a three star rating? For one, the food didn't taste that good. I ordered a T-bone steak breakfast. I asked for the steak to be served medium rare, but it came out well done. I know this isn't a high end steakhouse serving USDA prime steaks, but I expect the steak to be cooked relatively close to what I asked for. Additionally, the eggs were a little dry and the hash browns weren't crispy. For a place that specializes in breakfast items, I was a little disappointed with the quality. I've had better at Denny's. The other issue was that they initially didn't provide my wife mashed potatoes with her open faced turkey sandwich. My wife pointed this out to the server, but she claimed that my wife got fruit instead. My wife tried to explain that she ordered the fruit separately. In the end, she had to ask for the menu and show where it states that the mashed potatoes are included with this dish. The server grudgingly brought the mashed potatoes out, but it shouldn't have been that complicated. read more

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I love coming here for breakfast and dinner. This is one of the few places that serves liver and onions. And right now you can get all you can eat soup and salad week days only. The service is always fast and easy. My only complaint is the handicap parking is in the back of the building. Which to me doesn't make sense. Especially with the busy blvd you don't have a chance to drop off at the door. There is parking at the front entrance that should be handicapped. read more

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1st I don't drive anymore. So I order through Uber Eats Food was cold when received Got 2 forks no knife no napkins No phone # to call Drink missing from order read more

Melany was an excellent server and we appreciated her kindness and attentiveness. This is by far our most favorite Norm's location. Always great service and food!!! read more

One of the main reasons I like going to this Norms is the attentive and friendly service. This is what earns my patronage. The food is pretty good, not fantastic, but it's goof value for the price. I remember going to (a different) Norms for the first time in the 1960's for their $5 steak and eggs. They won me over back then. Whey have different steak and egg choices now, the $5 price is ancient history, but the steaks are pretty good. Back to he service, literally every time I dine here the waitresses teat me like a valuable customer. No, it's not my magnetic personality. It's really their attitude and training. For that reason I recommend this location for 24/7 dining. read more

First time! Of course, I was familiar with the place vis-a-vie Pulp Fiction movie but was surprised how good this 24/7 restaurant is! The menu is EXTENSIVE but INEXPENSIVE. We ordered a Patty Melt sandwich and Chicken Fried Steak platter. I got my Patty Melt with tater tots. Well, the Patty Melt was delivered on crisp and buttery rye bed with SUPER HOT and SUPER CRISP tater tots. Wonderful. My friend got the chicken dinner and loved it. Came with country gravy and he also ordered a side of sauted mushrooms. It was all so good and all so reasonable. Place was sparkling clean and service was friendly and efficient. I'll be back! read more

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We came here with a group of about 30 after a graduation and had a great time. The staff brought out the food pretty quick compared to other locations we've visited. The dining area is clean, and seating is comfortable. read more

5 star, absolutely impeccable service from Cisco. So great at multitasking and being efficient and observant. No shade to Norms but he'd be great in luxury restaurants. Amazing service from him! Thank you, Cisco! read more

Sabino cooked my steak to perfection. Always a good morning here when he's in the kitchen. read more

Amazing customer service. the food was great. breakfast time. air conditioner was a plus during the hot days. thank you. :-)

This is the best Norms around. Food and service has never let me down. Our go to breakfast place.

Breakfast time was very packed on a weekend. I really enjoy their food, and their ambience is very family friendly. It's nice to come here once in a while. read more

Stopped in recently for pancakes, eggs, bacon and OJ. $30+ with tip. Food was really good so I could also swallow the cost, which is too much for many seniors. More specials for seniors please! read more

The Service: Our server, Irina was such a sweetheart. Very efficient and attentive. The Food: Love their weekdays combo meal. Awesome deals! Good varieties of choices. We tried their summer boba drinks, definitely kids favorite. Free refills too. The Parking: Private parking lot read more

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Tony Sandoval was out waiter and it was a 15 of us, he patiently waited on all of us with kindness and respect. Thank you Our #1 waiter We'll be back Merry Christmas read more

Our server Lyn was amazing. This woman knows almost all the customers and greets them like family. We were in town for my father's 90th birthday and she made his day! Treated him with the respect he deserves and was playful with him (which he loved). The customer service we experienced was amazing! read more

Norms is my go-to breakfast spot in Torrance.it is comfort food The service has always been exceptional My server today was Uriel, He had given us really good service and he was attentive. We never had to call him over to our table. He came by to refill my coffee and asked if we had needed anything else . My country fried steak had taken sooo good. It was tender , not overcooked. My eggs were cooked over-medium. Just the way I like them. Overall the experience was excellent. Your are better eating at Norms than paying for an overpriced McDonald' s breakfast. Tip, if you have a disability,the cooks will cut your meat for you. The waiter will open your sugar packets and your creamer for you, if you are not able to it yourself. Sometimes I may give a 5* review for the Above and Beyond Service a restaurant will give me. You just need to be polite, smile and ask. read more

NORMS Restaurant - Country COUNTRY FRIED BREAKFAST & EGGS - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

Friendly staff and Nice atmosphere. Food was good. Never dissappoint a travelor. Norms is an iconic place to stop by and grab a bite to eat. My parents use to bring us here to eat on any given sunday after church. They have a generous menu with all the classic breakfast and lunch food. Dinner can be very satisfying, if you stop for dinner. Safe menu for your money. read more

We arrived on a Monday afternoon at 1 pm. There were about 10 customers in the restaurant at that time. I appeared to be the youngest. I am 80. The last time I was in this Norms, Obama was President. Nice to say it's been cleaned up and somewhat refurbished since then. The table was quite sticky, however. I ordered a Turkey and bacon club sandwich with a side salad and it's enough for two people. The salad had a dressing that tasted like Mayo and ketchup. In fact, everything had gobs of Mayo on it. Good? Not really, but if you're hungry enough I guess it'll do. But truthfully there are much better choices. I always love it when they put the salad on too tiny a plate, so that you end up eating it on the unwashed table. First class, for sure. When we left the restaurant we noticed an enormous '91 Buick Electra had parked next to us. The driver was fast asleep on the vast couch of a front seat. A perfect ending to a meal I hope not to experience anytime soon. read more

Good old Norms, you can never go wrong it here. They have great specials and all around good food!!! The best place for delicious food, uplifting environment and great servers. Today's order- Gobble, gobble breakfast which includes scrambled eggs, turkey bacon and sausage three each, hash browns, which I normally get loaded with turkey bacon. I also ordered iced coffee with caramel chocolate syrup which is delicious!! Thank you Winnie for your Normstastic service!!! You are awesome, efficient and a sweetheart!!! read more

NORMS Restaurant - GOBBLE GOBBLE BIGGER BETTER BREAKFAST - Diners Near Me - Torrance, California

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Very different clam chowder this time. I picked up two quarts to go yesterday, and it was really watery. I usually love their clam chowder, so this was very disappointing. read more

Came here with my husband one morning for breakfast. Lynn was an amazing server. She was attentive, friendly and funny. We will return because of the customer service experience with her. The food was good. It came out hot and portions were pretty big. Thanks Lynn for a great time! read more

Came in to have breakfast while I was in town with my folks, had always heard about Norms but never had the chance to try it. Elvia was our waitress and she was very friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and came out quick. The place was fairly busy but not overly loud. Was nice getting to try Norms, looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Irenia was a super kind and efficient server. She kept my coffee filled so it was never cold and checked on me several times, with a smile on her face, but not pushy at all. Thanks Irenia for your super service! read more

My family and I decided to visit Norms since I grew up with this Norms location and felt like comfort food. The waitress was nice at first but wasn't clear with how their service ran. We asked for a NY steak (which we've had before in Carson) and asked for green beans and fries. They brought back something so small and thin. My daughter didn't even want to eat it. Then we asked for meatloaf and horrible gravy and salty. We weren't asked if we needed refills and I had to get multiple times for service. Horrible experience and will never go back. What made the night was the manager. She agree with us and saw our plates that were not touched and by the time she fixed the check and we were leaving then Carolina decided to say coffee. Horrible!!!! Do not go there! Carson location will always be our go to. read more

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The food here is OUTSTANDING ! I been on holiday here in the southbay staying at the Ayers Hotel for the week. It's no wonder why this place is hopping at all hours . Even the online pick up orders are off the hook !!! I'm on day four and have been exclusively dining here for breakfast lunch and dinner. I have found the staff here to be especially polite , attentive and cheerful . Especially Tony, Jordan , Maria,Jorge , and a couple others who's names escape my mind at the present moment. I love sitting at the U-shaped granite counter where one can spark up a group conversation with everyone or just the nice person next to you. The bathrooms are so so clean and smell super nice. Prompt service with a smile and attentiveness is genuinely caring. This is my favorite NORMS of all. I shall dine here always when in the area. Thank you to the staff here at 18705 Hawthorne Blvd in Torrance , California ! Sincerely Alex Orozco read more

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Waitress was really nice and cool! She remembered our orders perfectly and had the food on our tables quick! It was a cute diner vibe with an old classic look to it perfect for late night bites with friends! I ordered the Pancakes and Eggs and Bacon and such and it was really good hot and fresh! I liked the pancakes a lot there and the fact that it was open 24/7! We pulled up at a solid 3:30am to chow down and were greeted upon entry with a smile! read more

Servicio de Tony.. excepcional.. gracias es muy amable y Dan ganas de refresar .. un buen servicio.

Service- 5 stars Chicken fried steak- 5 stars Pancakes- 5 stars Bacon. Sausage- 5 stars Hash browns - 5 stars Service- 5 stars read more

Food never fails here! The hostess Destiny very sweet and Cisco the server was attentive and great even during busy time.

Everything I ate was delicious! Ricardo was a great help. Good service and friendly. I liked everything I ate. They added extra tomato which I love! The waffle we ate before we got a picture of it. So delicious. 10/10 on the waffle I had a blt and ordered tomato soup. Ricardo brought me broccoli and said he'd mixed up the days. I LOVE broccoli cheese so I happily accepted and was not disappointed. My brother loved his breakfast. I'll keep coming back. The servers are so friendly . read more

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