I've been coming to Nora's multiple times a week and can say this is the best Eggs Benedict I've enjoyed to date (not pictured) and breakfast skillets! The prices are great, as is the service. A staple in the town of Clinton that I will be back to many times again! read more

Nora's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clinton, Iowa

Ok food, poor service, no silverware. I realize they are busy but don't think we'll be back

Great solid breakfast! Chopped steak and eggs and broccoli tomato bacon and cheese omelet, both very good! We liked the American home fries better than the hash browns. Price were realistic and reasonable! read more

Great breakfast or lunch dining. Favorite breakfast is the cinnamon French toast (choose how many pieces and served with 2eggs fixed how you like and bacon AND sausage). Prices are reasonable, seating is good (can get busy at peak times on weekends) and service is friendly and fast. Also appreciate the back parking lot so I don't have to parallel park right on 2nd street. read more

I enjoy a delicious breakfast, quality time, and less-than-busy environment. All of those I didn't know I would get going to Nora's but I did! I had a great time eating at this restaurant. We were seating right away and were served immediately for our orders. Our waitresses seemed very adamate we order beverages other than water, and seemed kinda pushy to order which was an inconvenience, but were helpful in providing refills for our drinks. I wasn't feeling hungry when I first entered the place (due to devouring of thanksgiving food) but after consuming the bacon skillet with toast, I was quick to reconsider another meal. I talked myself out if it since my body needed a rest from all things food for a while. Overall, the food is cheap, of great quality, and served in a timely manner! Great place to eat! read more

Nora's Cafe - a plate of breakfast food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clinton, Iowa

Classic diner breakfast, just what we were looking for. Eggs were done perfectly, and the cinnamon French toast was really tasty.

Great breakfast at a very reasonable price. They have an amazing senior menu (over 65). I think this is the best restaurant in Clinton for a good breakfast. read more

I absolutely love everything about Nora's. I admit over the years of living here on and off, not once did I stop here to eat. I'd like to formally apologize to this establishment for taking so long to try their food because it is AMAZING. Now I love trying new restaurants as well as new dishes each time I visit a restaurant; but I cannot for the life of me try anything other than the bacon skillet. It is addicting and I will give the menu a chance, though something about the delicious hashbrowns, cheese, eggs, mushrooms, and other goodies....... it's a game changer. I'd like to thank the person that brought me here as it's his favorite breakfast location in the area. The waitresses are always so sweet and funny, and I believe I've met the owners that are equally great as well. A must try if you're in town. read more

Great hometown atmosphere! I fell in love the minute we walked in the door. Everyone was very sweet and helpful, and the food was hot and delicious! My husband and I just moved to town, but we felt like locals. We had breakfast, added grilled onions and cheese to our hash browns no problem. Because I'm a coffee snob, that is always an issue with me wherever I go. Not that it was bad, just not great. read more

Small local cafe that was absolutely charming. Excellent service. Delicious breakfast - I had the sausage skillet with over easy eggs and my friend had the steak skillet with scrambled eggs. Eggs were cooked exactly to order. I am here visiting but my friend said she'd definitely go back! read more

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This is a hometown favorite. The food is delicious and the service is very quick. There is also a lot of bang for your buck. My only complaint is that our waitress was very sassy with us. I felt slightly judged and did not appreciate it. Would still highly recommend, hopefully your waitress is having a better day than ours was. read more

Nora's Cafe - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clinton, Iowa

This is a good little mom and pop shop. The staff was friendly. There is a large menu with multiple options. The prices were what would be expected for this style of restaurant. The place could use a little updating but overall I enjoyed my visit and would consider another stop when back in town. read more

The best breakfast in town. They have a great cook who is consistent in the way he cooks eggs. I've had poorly prepared eggs at IHOP Las Vegas even after being sent back. They didn't know the difference between over easy and over medium even after explaining I wanted the whites cooked and the yolk runny. The cook at Nora's KNOWS how to cook eggs!!!!! read more

I think it's the best breakfast in Clinton with great service. The menu is good and doesn't change much so regular customers know what they like. Only issue is parking but that's not there problem read more

Food was good hearty comfort food for breakfast. One of the cleanest in the seating area. GreAt covid prevention

The waitress was extremely rude. I ordered French toast - she wanted to know how many pieces? I said "how every many make up the for triangles". She stated again and flipped the menu to the place; pointed to the section labeled French toast and asked again "how many pieces?" I didn't realize it was so difficult to order French toast. I just said "two pieces" Never had a waitress not understand "how ever many pieces make the four triangles" . I also ordered bacon with it I see the waitress telling everyone of her coworkers about our interaction. Honee, I can read lips. Smdh Then she brings our food. And the French toast is cut into the four triangles. Omg!! Then things get worse. My bacon was served on a small plate and some of it had fallen off the plate onto the server tray and this waitress picks it up with her bare hands puts it back on the plate and goes to hand me the plate. I said "oh no"; she says with a laugh "yeah I guess you wouldn't want this?" I said "you think?" How gross is that?? My mom was a waitress - I know the ins and outs of a damn good waitress - this girl doesn't possess any of those. She takes the bacon back to the cook and returns to the dirty dish pile with an empty plate. I believe she asked the cook to just throw it on the grill again. I didn't eat it. I was livid and so grossed out that this was acceptable. Just a heads up. read more

Great food, large variety of menu offerings, generous quantities, excellent service. Can't go wrong here.

Terrific cafe. Stopped for breakfast and they had it in front of us super quick. Wife got an omelette and French toast for me. Like Anold said, I'll be back. read more

We've been here twice everything was wonderful as well as the wait staff. We'll definitely be back when we're in the area. read more

Nora's Cafe - Cinnamon French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clinton, Iowa

This place is absolutely amazing, and the service is always fantastic! Carrie is the greatest waitress I've ever had, and she's one of the reasons we keep coming back! (Besides the meat skillet which is soooo good) read more

Wonderful breakfast spot. I had ham and cheese omelette and it was cooked perfectly. Others order cinnamon swirl French toast which was also amazing. Coffee was strong and plentiful. Out server, kathi, had a genuine smile and really felt good about the food she was serving. And, it was under $20 for the two of us! Definitely a place to come back to. Next time I will try the cinnamon French toast sandwich. read more

Great big shout out and praise to Scott and staff at Nora's Cafe! We have a dear friend that celebrated her 70th birthday Saturday. We wanted to treat her to a special meal and after a google search we found Nora's. Thank you so much for going above and beyond to make our friend's special day extra special with a delicious meal (she is still talking about her yummy food)!!!! read more

We went there for lunch when visiting Clinton. It is very clean and well lit. The staff is courteous. I liked that it was what you want when you think of down home food in a small town but the décor and everything else felt updated. The BLT's were perfect and the French fries were just like we like them - crisp and not too potato-y. My husband had the Reuban and thought it was good! I would definitely go back. read more

Great place with home-style food. The service is friendly and polite. The seating is clean and this place is busy often. I like to meet friends here any time of day. If your looking for a locals choice this is it! read more

Nora's Cafe - Excellent meat skillet! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clinton, Iowa

Great service! Great café, perfect for small town comfort food. Everything was fresh, coffee was delicious, and my server was lovely. I would come back every time I'm in Clinton for a good breakfast! read more

Nora's Cafe - two cars parked in front of a building - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clinton, Iowa

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Very unprofessional restaurant one waitress drove 2 sets of customers away because she was rude and cursed them out. I have tried to eat here 2 other times but I refuse to eat here any more. The 2 owners are very rude to the waitresses. If you want cheap food and a great experience look elsewhere read more

The service was great! Great American hometown diner feel. Portion size for the cost was great. Had French Toast, pancakes, bacon and scrambled eggs and everything was delicious. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Absolutely amazing breakfast! The French Toast was delicious as well as the omelets. Wait staff is very friendly and prompt. Try this out for sure! read more

The food was cooked to perfection and the staff was great! I wish this place was in my hometown.

Hands down, Nora's Cafe is the best place around for breakfast and lunch. The food is always presentable, and even tastes more delicious than it looks. The staff are very courteous, and want to be sure that you'll be returning for future visits to enjoy their food. I've been coming to Nora's for years now, and have always had a great experience! read more