Surprised this rating isn't closer to 5. The quality of product is consistent and farm fresh. More…read morethan ample servings. Breakfast is best in town and more creative. Honey on the table feels homey. Every wait staff is full of personality and attentive, never stuffy. Happy hour drinks great value, especially the frost. Don't be fooled by this rating. It is not a reflection of the food quality. Queenie

A local favorite for a casual brunch or lunch, especially on a Sunday afternoon. Luckys has a…read morerelaxed feel to it with a 50s diner theme. Staff is also very attentive and friendly anytime we visit. I was craving something hearty so compromised on a chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes as well as the goat cheese and spinach salad. The meal was great, paired with fresh squeezed orange juice, but just wish the chicken fried steak had a little more flavor. The salad was great and everything else I've tried from here has been amazing, especially from the breakfast menu. While waiting, they also bring cornbread and biscuits to help hold you over until the main course. P.S. lots of parking behind the building.

With everyone is watching carbs, touting the newest dietary buzzwords of the day, it's nice to know…read morethere's a place that we all remember growing with and doesn't apologize for it. Over the years, They have added grilled items that are quite tasty, but Ima go for the fried anything along with mashies, baked beans, etc. The chicken and dumplings are heaven on earth anytime of the year. Prices are decent, considering the economy these days. If you dine in, there's staff that are happy to help you get your grub to the table, will make sure you have butter and honey for the fluffy buns, and smile no matter how busy it gets. Leaving a buck or 2 is not expected, but a nice gesture for their efforts. Blanca sez check'em out!

Thought I would try the Chicken Livers today. I haven't had them since I was a teenager... and…read moreno... not doing the math on that one! Walked in, joined the line and placed my order. Noticed ladies working in the dining room to assure tables are clean as soon as customers leave. Once your meal is ready, they will call your name or someone will bring it to your table. Retro decor. Loved the music. Located across from SMU. You have the college crowd, residents from the neighborhood, grandparents with their grandchildren, and drive thru all buzzing with conversation. I found the chicken livers lightly battered, crispy on the outside and very tender meat on the inside. Mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans were my sides. All tasty. Add additional seasonings and pepper sauce if you prefer. Be sure to check out the banana pudding. I requested extra meringue. Dessert was made fresh and tasted great. Pick-up, drive through, or dine in. Side note: Although there is no place for a tip when paying for your order... I always leave a tip on the table or hand it to the ladies working there. Much deserved for their hard work, friendly smiles, and pleasant attitude.

Fantastic food, great service, and the prices for very reasonable. I'll definitely be back when…read moreI'm in Oak Cliff.

Four of us came to Norma's before a concert at the Kessler. It was convenient and we really liked…read morethe food. I got a short stack of (huge) pancakes and they were great. My friend had the four-vegetable choice and she said they were good - as she slathered butter onto the homemade cornbread and rolls. DH and his friend had chicken-fried chicken and chicken-fried steak and my husband said it was one of the best chicken-fried steaks he'd had in a long time. Service was great and attentive and we enjoyed the whole dinner. It's an older cafe (the first Norma's, I believe). We'll be back for the good homemade food. A couple behind us bought two whole pies and they looked great, but we were way too full to order any for ourselves.

Location Design district, Dallas. Off Irving, near Wycliffe…read moreParking Large open lot, street Atmosphere Kitschy local Dallas diner-sayings of mama on the wall with "family" pictures. Family friendly! Seating Low tables, booths, great for groups Service Outstanding-attentive, thorough, friendly, efficient. Menu Love their grits-satisfies all the time. Plenty of butter on the table! Bottomless coffee and iced tea-get a to go cup! ,we had the #2- generous serving of bacon-3 large strips, eggs over medium-perfect! Came with choices, I had the pancakes-2 big ones, large pat of whipped butter and syrup. So filling. My husband had a huge bacon omelette. HUGE!!! Served with grits. The chicken fried steak had sauce on the side-juicy. There is a daily special. We got a pecan pie to go-the most popular pie here! Yummy! Did not last long! Coffee and iced tea are fresh! Summary My husband loves this restaurant-aDallas landmark overlooking the Trinity River park. We bring out of town visitors here for a taste of Dallas. They loved it. Best breakfast in town! Specials are awesome! Always happy here! See you there!

This breakfast spot is really cute. It's going to give a homestyle breakfast type of that. The…read morebiscuits were really nice and thick and soft as well as the pancakes. I would say this is a place to try when you just want to have a really well done southern style simple breakfast. The service was very good. Everyone was very nice and the environment was extremely welcoming.

I came here for breakfast to include biscuits & gravy, and added sausage patties…read more Their coffee is hot and freshly made, and their food is delicious.

Loved it! We have been coming up here to the hospital district every weekend for 5 months and…read moredecided to finally try this out and it was awesome! Both wife and I had the #1 breakfast and it was a ton of food. You will leave here with a full stomach for sure. Food was great, service was great and you will feel like you are in the 1950s. They were busy on a Sunday morning but line moves fast. Will definitely be back.

Nice friendly environment. Server (Sara) was kind and patient, food came quick, reasonable portions…read more(got a burger and fries), not too expensive. Good experience, would return.

It's Just Okay. I…read morewas craving a chicken fried steak on a Thursday afternoon and Metro Diner popped up at the top of the "Open Now" and "Nearby" lists. I'd eaten there once about a decade ago and found it unremarkable. Turns out, not much has changed. Service was quick, and the food was fine, but the menu was oddly limited. No classic CFS sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, or okra were available. Instead, it came with a side salad, or fries and toast. (Toast felt like a strange substitution for rolls, but ok fine.) The staff was accommodating, though their overall vibe was rough around the edges. The interior has that old-school diner look, but it feels worn down and not well maintained. Given their location near a busy intersection with new apartments and housing going up all around, Metro Diner has the potential to thrive. But it doesn't seem like they've realized that yet.

This diner experience combined good food, friendly service, and an old style diner atmosphere for a…read morefriendly place to enjoy a meal.

I stopped by this diner while visiting my husband in Dallas. When we walked in, we weren't greeted…read moreright away, so we weren't sure if it was a seat-yourself kind of place. After a minute or two, our waitress welcomed us and seated us in the back of the restaurant. It was a little surprising since there weren't many customers and there were plenty of open tables and booths up front where everyone else was sitting. That said, our waitress was wonderful. She was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience enjoyable from start to finish. I ordered the chicken fried steak with two over-medium eggs and hash browns, along with a side of biscuits and gravy. The coffee was pretty average, but that's something I've come to expect from many restaurants. Unfortunately, the food itself was disappointing. My eggs were undercooked, the chicken fried steak lacked seasoning and flavor, and the hash browns were also pretty bland. The standout, however, was the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were buttery and soft on the inside with perfectly crisp edges, and the gravy was delicious. They were easily the best thing we ordered. While I wasn't impressed with the rest of the meal, I'd honestly come back just for the biscuits and gravy. They were absolutely worth it.

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with that warm, classic diner feel that just makes you…read morefeel 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!

Hottddaamm!!! So…read moreglad 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.