Pizza was really good. My idea of perfection for this type of pizza would have been a little more dense crust and a little less cheese. Still a 8.5/10 for me. I have never had a 10/10 pizza before for reference. This would probably be a top 10 in MN for me. Check out the pic I posted to drool a little. Don't drive 2 hours to eat it necessarily but don't be afraid to drive a couple extra minutes if you are anywhere close by. Ambiance is pretty sweet. Updated and clean. Big screen tv's inside with pool, darts etc. etc. Outside is a nice open patio with picnic tables and a fire pit, and a covered outdoor area with about 10 booths and a bar. Comfortable crowd for everyone. Saw old dudes with grey beards in leather vests and a group of Wayzata types in polos and flip flops sitting next to each other. Nothing biker bar or divey about this place. Looked to be family/kid friendly. Recommend getting the cheese bread if you want a cheese pizza for a couple bucks less. Nachos are also pretty darn tasty. Surly Furious on tap also. Sounds like a winner read more

Norm's Wayside - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, Minnesota

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We have lived near Norm's since it opened. I'd say we're batting .300 on whether we've stayed to eat out of the 15 or so times we've gone there. Food is great, I have absolutely nothing bad to say about the food and would recommend it for sure. It's either closed when it should be open or the service is so bad we walk out before even order drinks. It's too bad, I try to eat there every now and then because I do enjoy the food, but as I said, it's sadly about 30% of the time we end up ordering. read more

We have been here twice. Both times ordering their pizza because we heard it was good. We ordered the Detroit style a couple weeks ago and it was very dry so we decided to order the hand toss this time, the Wayside specialty. We got the pizza and it looked great, but then started eating and it seemed like there was no sauce and all we could taste was onion. We asked the waitress for a side of sauce and by the time we got it, it was 15 min later and the pizza was cold. We just packed up the pizza and took it home to reheat and put more sauce on it. The waitress knew she took a while for the sauce because when she brought it to us she apologized and ignored us the rest of the visit until she brought us out tab and box. read more

Excellent food! The bartender Mike is a hustler! As in he moves quick and gets you what you need quick.

The service isn't great, and their menu doesn't have a ton of good options. However, some of their food is very good.

Went to Norm's for the 1st time, service, atmosphere & food was all excellent!! Can't wait to go back a 2nd time! read more

Norm's Wayside - a building with a traffic light - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, Minnesota

Just wanted to say, best Detroit style pizza I have ever had! Get the "Norms Special" .To top it off they have like 15 brews on tap, that can be served in October Fest style mugs, that is a "1 liter mug"! It just doesn't get any better than this! Yeahhhh read more

Norm's Wayside - Big Angry Orchard. ....on TAP! - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, Minnesota

I've been working in Buffalo the last three weeks. Been to Norms 3 times now. Service has been terrible every time. I always sit at the bar. Same bartender every time. Managed to get a beer after long wait. Tried to get a menu, just got ignored. read more

Enjoying a day at the family farm and the best part is lunch & ice cold Guinness on tap at Norm's!! Lacey was our fantastic server! Great food drinks & service you can't go wrong with this place. read more

Norm's Wayside - Our happy place! - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, Minnesota

Kind of a roadside bar and grill. Super tasty Detroit style pizza. I wasn't too familiar with the style before I was here, but cheese melted to the bottom of the pizza- yes please. read more

Pizza was pretty bad both times we tried it. The second time it wasn't even cooked all the way. It was pretty expensive for how below average it is. We have only done carry out, so maybe it's better if you dine in. I might try it one more time if we ate there, but I won't be ordering take out again. Dominos is better and way cheaper! read more

This was our second time at Norm's. It was moderately busy, but there is no sign saying "seat yourself" so we wandered around trying to figure out what to do. Someone finally told us to sit wherever, so we did. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. Others sat, got their drink orders taken, some got their food orders taken. We waited. And waited. People drank, ate, and left. Still we waited. A waitress kept walking by but she never stopped. Finally, she stopped and said she'd be right back with water and menus. We waited. She finally made her way over with three waters and two menus (there were four of us). No mind, we shared menus. Eventually the fourth water made its way to our table. We decided what we wanted. We waited. And waited. And waited. And waited. She finally returned, took our orders and we started waiting again. We waited. And waited. And waited. When the food finally made an appearance, it was good. Then came the final wait. For the check. I got my card out of my wallet, usually a good sign a person is finished and ready to pay. The waitress kept herself busy everywhere but our table. More waiting. I got her attention (I thought) and held my card up. No joy. She looked at me and headed straight for the back, where she disappeared for a long time. More waiting. She came to a nearby table. Could it be? Was it finally our turn? Nope, she turned away from us and walked away. Again. So we continued to wait. She finally came over, said would you like your check, and I said don't even want to see it, just take my card NOW. To make a long story even longer, food is decent, even good. Service was abominable. Horrid. Torturous. A lesson in patience. I must say the waitress was pleasant enough, but SLOW is an understatement. Only go if you are not thirsty or particularly hungry and can spare an hour or two watching your waitress walk by repeatedly. read more

So here's the deal. Norm's Wayside is amazing. Good food, fun casual atmosphere. The Detroit Style pizza is worth traveling across the State for! Its a thick crust deep dish style. Here's the second deal. We had visited many times, probably summer time, on a weekend cruise. So we stopped in on the weekend before Christmas and they have a special, Lutefisk or Swedish meatballs. I had the meatballs, it comes with gravey, mini red potatoes, lefse, and lingonberry sauce. That was a great meal! I am going to try the Lutefisk next chance I get. I can only imagine they prepare it like it should be. Norm's is a must visit if you're in the area! I recommend. read more

We stopped in excited to try this place. We stood at the door for over five minutes, waiting to be seated or at the very least acknowledged. Two waitresses walked by a few times and didn't even look at us. Guess this place will have to remain a mystery. read more

Food was really great but the service was crap. First time there, walked in, up to the bar and was greeted by an unwelcoming bartender who didn't give a darn we were there. Took our drink order and, finally, our food order. I think her shift ended cuz we didn't see her again (thank God). Then there was a guy behind the bar who didn't once ask us if we needed anything or how the foods was. Completely ignored us until i finally asked for a few boxes and a glass of water (which I did not get). Super rude. He was more worried about the locals and keeping up with their pull tabs... apparently that's how you get any service at all there. read more

Stood in the entrance for 5 straight minutes. No seat yourself or wait sign. 3 servers walked by, tried to get their attention, got completely ignored. I understand places get busy, but a simple, "we'll be right with you." Isn't too much to ask. Won't bother trying again read more

When you picture what should be on the next episode of Diners, Drive Inns and Dives this is it! Fun place with stuff to look at and talk about all over the walls and even greeting you as you pull in the parking lot. Nice beer garden. Plenty of parking in back. Friendly staff, live entertainment, good beer selection, tasty appetizers and AWESOME Detroit style pizza. read more

Please stick to food and keep politics out of it. Do the right thing. We have supported you during this unprecedented time. Your loss of income is tangible, we can see it. What is unseen is how many lives are being saved with shutdown. We will never know that fact. We will be back if you stop with the hatred. I am sure my family is in the minority and that is unfortunate. Let's all stop the hate. read more

I had to run out to Buffalo tonight, so, after driving by Norm's last weekend, and looking up what Detroit-style pizza is, we were intrigued and decided to give it a shot. After reading leslee's review, I was more than a little apprehensive to go in. But, all the buzz on Google is good, so on a lovely late summer Friday, my friend and I went to Norm's Wayside. Walked in and it was both clean and busy. Not at all scary. Re the service level, since it was a little busy, it took a bit long for things to happen -- we finally did get a waitress and she did bring us a menu. Regardless, perhaps my only significant criticism is that this is not a place to go if you're in a hurry. We ordered fried pickles and a Detroit-style pizza. The fried pickles (spears) were hot and yummy. The only downside is you get your choice of blue cheese or ranch, not both, and there's not quite enough dressing if you like a lot of dressing on your pickles. (Also, there was neither salt nor pepper on the tables, but the pickles were adequately salted -- as Emeril says -- when they were "vunnerable" and fresh out of the fryer) The pizza took a while to cook (as stated above, it was busy but not super-busy) and it came to the table hot and fresh. They even took a combo pizza and changed up the ingredients a bit (I don't care for ham on my pizza) without complaining. The two of us devoured a small -- the small could easy feed three if you aren't ravenous eaters and also order an appetizer... by the time we got down to the last 2 slices, we were already getting quite full (but we ate them anyway.... :-) ) Norm himself was there. He came in and out of the kitchen and office and talked to a few patrons, though he didn't come around to every table to say hi and ask how things were. Regardless, the waitress was consistently checking in with us. One more criticism, is that there is only one free refill with a soda. I can see that at the bar (unless one was a designated driver) but not eating at a table. With the price of fountain soda, this perhaps is a little stingy. Another positive observation --- we saw bikers eating pizza in the restaurant. I never see bikers eat at a bar, unless the food is really good, and I must concur, the food was good. In addition, a lot of pizzas were being carried out as we were waiting for our food and eating. So, was it worth the special trip? Probably. Will I go there again when I am in the area? It will be on my list! If I could give 4 1/2 stars instead of 5, I would, the little tiny faults are things that are easily correctable. Anyway, as for the previous review, I guess everyone's entitled to a bad night, but it sure wasn't tonight.... leslee, maybe you do want to give them another chance.... read more

Very bad service. The chicken wings were half raw. Bathrooms dirty UGH.

The food? Decent. The atmosphere? Not so much. I took my family in and realized that I was heading into a bar and grill. No problem. That is, until I realize we were surrounded by sexual images. There was what was on the screen, and then there what was around on a video game (girls in bikinis jiggling every 60 seconds). And then my son needed to use the men's room and there are posters up of women in wet t-shirts. Guess that means this was a one-time visit. Too bad, as the menu looked good. The Italian Beef we ordered should have had some juice on it, and the nachos only had cheese on top (making the bottom layers topping-less). But thanks for trying. read more

Norm's has great food but lacks great service. We sat down and waited at least 15 minutes before getting up and leaving. No one greeted us and the servers walked by us without acknowledging us. Four other tables sat down after us and were helped. Even though we like the food the service is awful. read more

The food was delicious, but the service was awful. The bartenders gave my little brother slack to serve him on his 21st birthday, and even gave me the stank eye when I ordered a drink. They acted as though we were an inconvenience, even though we were the only group in the entire bar. Don't plan on going back. read more

Best place in buffalo to eat very good food!! Great patio in the summer!!! Awesome pizza, shrimp appetizer is my favourite!

This place is probably become one of the worst places I've ever eaten at in a long time. Years ago and my daughter worked there, it was a pretty good place. My wife and I just went there this evening and we were served burnt nachos, and when we ask for extra salsa, because the miniature cup that came with it didn't have enough nearly to cover the amount of burnt nachos, they were actually going to charge me extra!. When I asked I just to pay for our two drinks and leave, they charged me $28 for one tall beer and one mixed drink, apparently the workers are held to no standards one bit whatsoever. Eric Schoen read more

We live in Buffalo and go to Norm's frequently. Great food, great service, even when they're very busy. I have to say, I find one of the reviews below by "Andy" quite suspect. We know all the staff there and I seriously cannot imagine any of them speaking to a customer they way he said they were. Unless the customer was significantly rude and out of line first. So, take that one with a grain of salt. And then go to Norm's and try the fish and chips - so good!! read more

We haven't been to Norm's in a while. Always love the pizza! Tonight we decided to visit and we ordered the steak special. We were pleasantly surprised by the meal. Delicious! It was really busy too but our server was very attentive to our needs and was on top of things. It was a great experience last night. read more

Having been born in MI I'm familiar with Detroit Style Pizza. Norm's was ok at best. The server was great and friendly but the pizza was just mediocre. We went on a Friday night with another family so there was prob 4 adults and 4 kids. The only seating available was right in front of the live music which any other time would be awesome but too loud for the kids. We got the large cheese bread which was huge and I prob should've ordered the small or none. The cheese bread tastes pretty similar to the pizza so if you're ordering pizza maybe skip the cheese bread. Myself and 1 other person got abnormally sick after eating here. read more

Detroit style pizza was too cheesy. The dry rub wings were good. Fish & chips were excellent. Good service

The food is wonderful! The service is aweful! The last 3 times we went there was a shortage of wait staff but three bartenders standing behind the bar talking! Bartender was rude, waitress tried to argue with us. Waited a long time for everything while 1 bartender flirted with all the guys at the bar! Read your reviews! Hire a manager who knows how to manage! We won't be back!! read more

The food is great and comes in plentiful helpings. And I love the original items on the menu. The jalapeno bacon is amazing! But the waitstaff really need to be more visible or come around more often. It took a long time to get a fork and napkin, and my drink only got refilled near the end of our meal. My advice is try to find a time when it isn't busy, otherwise you might be waiting for a long time before someone comes by your table to take your order. read more

Ordered 82.00 worth of take out ,when arrived at the bar as instructed I found the bartender (whom I tipped well) to be bothered and rude to myself and children . Food was good but service is very bad to me that is a lot of the experience . Norm if you want first timers to ever return tell your staff to treat people like they are important ...hey I work for my money too and I will not spend it at Norms again thanks to the dark haired girl in yellow top ....very very RUDE ,won't be back and will not recommend to anyone read more

Really enjoyed our experience. In town for hockey tourney and Norms was minutes from the arena. Outside leaves you wondering what your getting into but the inside is a very nice atmosphere. Clean, comfortable and well lite relaxing wood interior. Friendly service, lots of taps and the ribs were out of this world. Definitely coming back. read more

I have been to norms a handful of times and not once have a ever been disappointed. The food there is amazing and the staff us outstanding as well. The detroit style pizza, burgers, breakfast food, its all so good. If you are ever in the area looking for good food, norms is the place. read more

Great spot. Looks a little rough from the highway, but don't be scared away. Lee in mind that it's a "biker bar" and you'll definitely get that feel when you enter (and especially if you visit the men's restroom ). I love to stop and get the full rack of ribs and have never been able to finish it because you get so much food. I'd also recommend the Detroit style pizza.. read more

Very rude to their current and past employees. I witnessed the owner personally yelling at an employee in front of staff and customers. Very unprofessional. I've also witnessed staff bad mouthing staff that's not there. read more

It's nice to finally have a great place that you feel comfortable bringing your kids, but it's nice to feel like the Adults are getting a little time out too. We go there almost every weekend for breakfast, Im totally hooked on the HANGOVER HELPER!!! Im not sure what they do to it but its great! And my 5 and 3 year old are in love with the pancakes, the call it " The Eye PLace" because of the awesome sculpture out front:) It took a few trips to get the old Boot Night images out of head but with norms bad ass taste in all things awesome he's made it a blast every time we go! And where else can you try 10 bucks in the pull tab box have one bloodymary and feel comfortable bringing you kids to?? "also the waitresses are easy on the eye's" THANKS NORM FOR BRINGING THAT OLD DIVE TO SOMETHING BUFFALO CAN ENJOY! and no I dont know Norm :) Thanks, read more

Last time at this place!!! 3rd time I've left unhappy with service. We were there on a Sunday at noon. We had five adults. The place was packed and they had the last 3 booths and one long table roped off. We asked if it would be ok to sit back there. We are just having a Bloody Mary. We would even go up to the bar and get them ourselves. The waitress said "NO" we just sent two servers home. That's ok! Mill creek inn has better bloody Mary's and better service anyway! read more

I visit this place pretty often. I really enjoy the pizza and $2 Pabst, but thats it. The bartenders act like they can't see you. Norm acts as if he can't be bothered. Can we get some decent service please! read more

The Chicago style pizza is the bomb & definitely worth the drive. The beer selection is excellent. It does get pretty busy so go earl before dinner rush. read more