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    Norman's Cafe

    4.4 (21 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Hot dog drowning in super creamy slaw alongside thick, dense, tasteless potato wedges
    Karl K.

    Based on the reviews, I went off the beaten path to go to Norman's. I should have stayed on the beaten path. The service was friendly, but it took forever to get my food. The highlight of the meal was the flavor of the hot dog--it was very tasty. But things go downhill after that. The chili was good, maybe, but I couldn't really tell in the sea of wet slaw under which it was buried. Almost exactly three years ago, Yelper Sam J observed that the crinkle fries were "extremely undercooked, barely warm, and almost inedible". Evidently, this has not changed. I always finish my fries. But I couldn't. The server had touted some home made potato wedges, and I ordered some to give me more material on which to base this review. They were just thick, heavy wedges of potato with little flavor. It was essentially like eating a plain baked potato. The burger was not very flavorful. Other reviews are so high on this place. I did not have that experience today. Yet I find myself wondering if their other homemade vittles are any good. But the food today was so disappointing that I can't see a return visit. So I guess I'll never know.

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    Great lunch specials!!! I love all the homemade soups and salads! Must try the Philly cheesesteak!! Can't beat the prices either. I am a local out here in the sticks and this is the best place to pick up a good meal.

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    Benjamin P.

    great food. not the cheapest place around but still great food especially lunch specials. lunch is better than breakfast which is average. lot's of competition in the area for breakfast. service was slow I guess low on staff that day. owners are great people who help out churches and charities. very clean...very very clean. just didn't like the door slamming constantly. and cold air blowing in when it did...only reason for 4 instead of 5.

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    Cyndi W.

    They have great gravy. Service is great. This is where the locals go. Breakfast lunch or dinner you can't go wrong.here is a pic of the menu.

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    4 years ago

    Great food and great people. It's a great spot for southern comfort food! I will definitely return!

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    8 years ago

    Great breakfast spot! Fresh ground coffee beans for a great cup of Joe, and some pretty cheap eats.

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    9 years ago

    Good was great and the staff was so friendly!!! Awesome hometown feeling. Will make this our new place to go from now on.

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    15 years ago

    Normans is an excellent but small cafe not ideal for more than 4 people at a table, good food but highly priced!

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    Cat Square Family Restaurant - Philly Cheesesteak and Onion Rings

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    Very good customer service and good food…read more I recommend you get a cheeseburger, slaw, tomato, and pickle

    Hole in the Wall but that kind of place is often the best for good food and service…read more A bit out of the way being about 15 miles NW of Lincolnton NC but based on recommendations, had decided some time ago to give them a shot. Today was the day. Got up and went to get my hair cut before I get cast in the Lion King and then took a quick DNA test. Trying to straighten out genealogy from the 1750's and have an impasse with Ancestry.com with one of two paths so seeing if 23 and Me can give an additional insight. In any case, got the hair cut, took the DNA test and dropped it off at the Lincolnton Post Office and got to the Cat Square Family Restaurant around 1:00 pm today which is a Saturday. Parking lot was packed when we got there but most were in the front dining room while the back dining room still had plenty of space. Not much to look at from the outside being a repurposed gas station but don't let looks fool you. Food is great and Service is even better. Walked in and they have a slim staff with Covid and my wife asked if we should seat ourselves. They responded yes and we soon found a table in the back room. Always iffy if you get a back room because quite often, out of sight, out of mind. Not the case here. We had out first encounter with our server within one minute of seating and it was consistent throughout our dining experience. Cuisine is typical of what you would encounter in a diner or family restaurant but very well executed. Started with Mozzarella Cheese Sticks as an appetizer. When it was served, it as served with both Ranch and Marinara Sauces so we had a good choice. My wife likes the Ranch while I prefer the Marinara and while the Marinara was prepackage and not fresh made, that is better than a Marinara that does not have a nice fresh taste. The prepackaged was the better option in terms of quality. My wife ordered the Philly Cheese Steak along with Onion Rings. Both were great and portion size was such that she had extra for a later lunch. I had a BLT with Fries and both were great. I'm a bit of a purist because I consider a BLT to be the ultimate Sandwich and this one was very good although I do like my bacon a bit less crispy. I know I am a outlier but the sandwich was great anyway. Was surprised with the French Fries. Not undercooked, not pasty or grainy from being undercooked and not greasy but rather as close to perfect as I have found locally. They do not salt the fries as most places do and leave the amount of salt up to the consumer. Very good and will be back although note unfortunately, it's about a 40 minute drive from here so will not be a frequent as I would like.

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