I cannot speak highly enough about this spot. In fact, I have to say I'm angry with myself for taking so long to get out here. Obviously I have seen all the people posting about their pancakes, and yes, they are the size of hubcaps. For real reals. The guy next to me ordered them and my eyes almost popped out of my head. But when I walked into this cute little spot on Agnes in West Village, right there on the wall, on one of those dark boards where you slide the letters in (I think they are called felt letter boards) were six glorious words: This Week's Specials - Fried Bologna Sammy. Well there you have it folks. Decision immediately made. Here's the caveat though, it wasn't your typical thick sliced baloney (yes, I know what I did there) with some American cheese on a bun. Nope nope nope. This was pan toasted bread, pickled onions, lettuce, cheese and her bed mayo that was nothing short of spectacular. I didn't know if I would like something more than what I usually had and I can emphatically say yes I did. Had a delicious cup o' Joe to wash it all down and honestly was the happiest fat boy in the whole wide world. The service was fantastic, the food was fantastic, the experience was fantastic. What more could you ask for ? read more

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We popped in here on a Monday around noon and there were a few tables open. I found it a little tight in there, the tables are a tad close together. Guests of a "certain size" may need to opt for the chair not the bench, like I did, to avoid butt swiping the table next to you. I ordered the egg and cheese sandwich, without the spicy pimento cheese (they have cheddar available). I found their sausage to have a bit of a heat to it, but my SO thought I was crazy, so that's just personal preference - I like a sweeter sausage. I also got a side of the breakfast potatoes and schmear. They say "smashed" on the menu, but I was pleasantly surprised by the full mini potatoes. I could slice them up how I wanted and could choose my level of schmear to dip. I found them very good. The SO got pancakes and a side of sausage and enjoyed them both. They came around a lot to ask if he needed a refill on coffee and to top off my water which was nice. The food was out extremely fast, helps to have a limited menu! I would definitely come again. read more

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Like the restaurant, the dishes are no frills but the quality is evident. The pancakes are fluffy and flavorful. The breakfast burrito is simple but solid: sausage, eggs, pico, crema. Norm's usually has a wait, but it's worth it. read more

Norm's Diner - Breakfast burrito - Diners Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This has been on the list for brunch for a while and we really enjoyed it here. Believe it or not, it was my first time in this charming area is Detroit and I immediately fell in love. This is an old school diner. We enjoyed sitting at the "bar" for our breakfast. We ordered Biscuits and gravy and a fried bologna sandwich. The Biscuits were cooked perfectly, but I wasn't a fan of the gravy. It was served with a fried egg on top. The fried balogna sandwich had cheese and lettuce and onions and tomatoes and an herb mayo. I hear it was delicious but it was devoured before I could get a bite. Their pancakes were enormous and they had an intriguing cookies and cream waffle that I should have tried. I would definitely come back. We really liked it here! read more

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We stopped by Norm's Diner today and caught it closer to closing, so there was no wait. It is usually packed, but the late timing made for a relaxed experience. Service was smooth and easygoing, and sitting at the counter gave it that classic diner feel. We ordered the two eggs with sausage, crispy potatoes, and toast. It is a generous, hearty plate. The eggs were just slightly over-seasoned for our taste, and the sausage leaned a bit rich, but the toast was excellent and the potatoes with garlic schmear were a nice touch. We added pancakes, which rounded everything out and made it feel like a proper diner breakfast. Overall, a solid 3.5/5. The cobb salad was the standout. A full wedge of iceberg, perfectly chilled and crisp, topped with hard-boiled egg, avocado, bacon, bleu cheese, crispy chicken (the go-to), and that garlic dressing. The dressing alone makes the dish worth ordering again. Easily a 4.5/5. Overall, it was a really pleasant visit. Norm's does comfort food well, and when the pace is a little calmer, it is an even better experience. read more

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I'm obsessed with this place!! It's so cute and gives a small town diner feel. The hospitality is amazing and the menus are so cute you can even color on them. It's very nostalgic. The food is incredible. I think it's my favorite breakfast in Detroit. My favorite are the pancakes and the potatoes! But I've had other things here that are also good. The coffee is also good and strong. If you come during the weekend you may have to wait but it's worth it! read more

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Wonderful diner that puts creative spins on classic dishes. I've yet to have a bad meal here, and the service is always friendly. The dining area is a bit small and fills up quickly on weekends. If there's a wait, there's a coffee shop next door with seating where you can hang out until your table is ready. The biscuits and gravy were phenomenal. They also used to have a lox plate on the breakfast menu that was absolutely to die for. I haven't tried any of the sweeter breakfast options yet, but guests I've dined with have really enjoyed the pancakes. read more

Norm's Diner - Biscuits and Gravy - Diners Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Norm's is such a cute diner in the West Village but keep in mind there is no reservations ao if you're going to go during a busy time get your name in early. The vibes are so great and quintessential millennial diner. The staff is super friendly and are on top of it! I got the chicken fried steak with the collard greens. The chicken was so crispy and juicy and nicely flavored. The greens had some great acid to them and the bacon in it was just so delightful. Overall this area really benefited from this breakfast spot read more

Norm's Diner - Diners Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This is such a cute spot! I absolutely loved the diner vibes but the food was way better than anything I've ever had a diner - I would say this is a bit of an upscale diner. I had the BLT and I am still dreaming about it. It was perfect. My boyfriend had the chorizo biscuits and gravy which wasn't bad but we probably wouldn't get that again. The staff was very friendly - we did come on a Sunday and it was super packed and had to wait for about an hour. We ended up walking around and grabbing some coffee while we waited. I WILL BE COMING BACK FOR THE BLT read more

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I'm thankful to finally have a restaurant in the West Village with regular operating hours. Most restaurants around West Village have odd hours or are only open in the evening. For that reason alone, Norm's has quickly become a staple for breakfast and lunch. I find myself coming here a lot to meet people for lunch because there aren't many other options in this neighborhood. Unfortunately, the food is mediocre and overpriced and has gotten worse since it opened several months ago. For example, in December, I ordered the Caesar Salad with Crispy Chicken, and it was decent, with the same chicken used in the Crispy Chicken Cutlet entrée. Several months later, in February, I ordered the same thing and was given lower-quality chicken different from what was served in the Crispy Chicken Cutlet entrée. In addition, the sodium content was super high for both my salad and the side of fries I shared with my friend. I could not believe the amount of salt in both dishes. I don't even know how or why there would be so much salt in a Caesar Salad. I haven't had the Crispy Chicken Cutlet since December so I wonder if that has changed as well. The Two Eggs Breakfast is okay but you can get a better and bigger breakfast at nearby Coney Islands. It only comes with one sausage patty and two little potatoes that aren't crispy as the menu claims. read more

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Great new diner in west village. We put our name on the list about an hour before being seated. This Diner is small so prepare for a wait in the weekend brunch hours. We got the fresh soup, fries and a shake. Everything was absolutely delicious and they also accommodated our baby twin girls. I would recommend stopping by if not for the delicious food, for the amazing shakes. Casual diner ambiance it's a perfect relaxing comfort meal. We will be back! read more

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Very cute. The 2-egg breakfast is good. The breakfast potatoes are little pillows of yumminess. The garlic schmear would be great on a bagel. read more

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Such a cute new spot in the neighborhood! Classic diner vibes with delicious staples. You HAVE to get a malt (they are garnished with fries!)!! I ordered Two Eggs and it was a great price for the meal. The sausage was sweet and the potatoes come with a yummy sauce. Perfect blend of sweet and savory! read more

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The food is good, the service is efficient and friendly, and the location is great, but the place is tiny and it's crazy expensive.

We went to pick up pies for Easter at Sister Pie right down the street so took advantage of the close Proximity to try out Norm's Diner. I wanted to try it before I took a larger group I am scheduled to bring there in May. It's such a cute little neighborhood spot, just fell in love with the atmosphere, location and the food was really good as well. I had the yogurt bowl and the egg McMuffin special and my husband had the 2 egg breakfast. The yogurt bowl was unique and very filling. Could only eat part of it but the rest travelled well. It was really creamy yogurt mixed with turmeric with berries and granola on top. The sandwich was a special of the day and was their version of an egg McMuffin. It had sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese and hash browns and covered with hot honey. I got it without hash browns because I'm not a fan of them. The hot honey on top was the ingredient that made me order that don't did not disappoint. A little messy but worth it. My husband go the 2 eggs scrambled (served with cheese), bacon and toast. Everything was cooked to perfection and came on a timely basis even though they were super busy. I'm excited to go back just hoping they have room for my larger group. read more

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Tried this place a few weeks ago and had to wait over and hour and was hoping it would be worth it. Really like the area of Indian village. The place is on the smaller side but really liked the club sandwich. The bread was fresh and so soft and a good amount of food. The BLT was just ok, the tomato wasn't really fresh and had higher hopes but would go back and try other stuff. read more

Norm's Diner - BLT - Diners Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I'd love to review the food, but can't. I need to understand better the purpose of not taking reservations but having call-ahead seating. And how that works for the people who come in off the street. There aren't enough tables and the service isn't expedient enough to move people through their meals as they meander in that tiny space. When you stand there for 45 minutes and don't see anyone leave... That's a bad sign. You have to be in the know to understand how this place works, apparently. I will update my review once I actually eat there. read more

Cute little diner style restaurant. Staff is super friendly and it's clean inside. Simple menu but good food! They have street parking and more parking behind the building. Wanted maybe 20 mins for a table. read more

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Where do I start about this quaint little gem in Detroit? Nestled in an adorable neighborhood with a delicious coffee shop and cute bookstore, Norms is on a well travelled but relatively quiet street. The cute modern diner vibes make it a great hang out spot where you can probably get lost for hours with good conversation and a great meal. From arrival to departure the staff was friendly, attentive and extremely helpful with the food suggestions. My sole visit was for the LDW burger and fries special which had boasted on social media to taste just like a McDonald's burger and let me tell you that burger was nostalgia in a bite. Delicious, juicy, buttery and the LTOP with the aioli was *chef's kiss*. I hope this makes another menu appearance (or becomes a staple!). Our other dish which was such a delicious refreshing plate was the panzanella, heirloom tomatoes, garlic bread croutons, mozz cheese and some balsamic - we added some protein with the crispy chicken cutlet and it was the perfect filling but fresh and light dish. Can't wait to be back for the breakfast side of the menu! read more

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I need another run at Norms, I feel like. I want to love it but I wasn't in love after my first visit. Had to have the biscuits and gravy bc duhhh. It left me wanting a bit more. I was a bit underwhelmed by the turmeric-heavy yogurt bowl and mushy smashed brekky potatoes. The wait on a Sunday for 4 people? Criminal. Thank god our server was nice and the homey small town vibe was fully present. I'll be back to play sooner than later so I fully expect to update my review. read more

Norm's Diner - lacy egg Issa must - Diners Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Hallelujah! A diner in West Village. I went to Norm's on opening day and had the best turkey club with heirloom tomatoes and herby mayonnaise. My friend had the pancakes and a malt. I'm telling you, this place could be half as good and it would still be great. I almost went back today but I "you have food here"-ed myself and what was that food? The other half of my turkey club! Still delicious cold, sitting two days in the fridge. They are open 8am to 4pm, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I know it's too much to wish that they were open 24/7, one thing I miss about my previous city. But that's one thing I miss among a million I do not miss, so I'll be grateful for a diner that's open 8/5. Service was very friendly and good. What I noticed was how chill and efficient it was for an opening day, food was coming out at a good pace, coffee and water was refilled, they checked in on as after we got our food and again about midway in. I also really love the design and decor: it's very thoughtful without being overwrought. It's beautiful and bright inside with the large windows overlooking Agnes Street. I love the creme and burgundy color scheme, and the counter and the stools (nice, plush stools, not the evil metal ones!), purse hooks. It gives a 50s diner vibe with a sleek Swedish aesthetic. In addition to the hot food they also have a cooler with some grab and go things. If you're planning on coming, use their wait-list app which is on their website and Instagram. Street parking is free but can be sparse at times. I feel like a lot of people had walked there so we were able to find parking pretty close. There are bike racks in front of Metropolitan if that's your preferred mode of transportation. Welcome to the neighborhood, Norm's! read more

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Love love love the food here!!! Amazing! Just be prepared that the very basic diner paper menu in front of you doesn't actually describe some of the dishes you may receive- Ex., the $10 yogurt bowl sounds fairly average: MI honey, house granola, berries - and now look at my pic. The yogurt is a beautiful yellow/orange hue (from tumeric) and a good bit of kick- I absolutely loved it and will try to recreate it again home but others might be surprised that it's not the plain yogurt they were expecting Similarly, the "Texas toast" on the $14 BLT is actually just toast (see pic) so again, expectations might go awry The $5 Breakfast Potatoes are just stunning- I could order multiples! It's a new place that this neighborhood truly needs with fabulous food! From generations of restaurant family, I promise you they'll make changes/streamline as they settle in- they're highly overstaffed and they'll figure out how to cut some costs as they go but for now, get in there and try this food! More than likely you'll have a wait so put your name on the list (dedicated hostess for approx 35 max) and she'll send a text when your table is ready (Red Hook is next door so get a coffee/tea there and hang out) Service is phenomenal - very friendly ppl and many of them read more

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Oh my, YES! Fantastic Diner experience! I had the egg sandwich and hubby had the turkey club! And we shared the dessert special! Peach crumble...so good that it should be illegal! Loved this place for a food stop coming off Belle Isle! Dream Cruise weekend! read more

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Detroit holds a special place in my heart. A few visits ago, I walked by Norm's before it opened and thought, "That's great branding." Turns out the great branding comes with great food. As I sat at the counter eating, I kept thinking, "If this place were close to me, I'd be a daily caller. Bottom line here is that Norm's serves up amazing standards that are well... above standard. Will be back. Still thinking about it. read more

With Norms Diner being added to the West Village area it's such a great addition to the neighborhood! The inside is small so it definitely was packed. I arrived around 12 noon I was able to get a seat at the counter. During peak brunch & lunch hours it gets very busy so prepare for a wait when going. I ordered an Arnold Palmer to drink which was refreshing. For my food I got the yogurt bowl to start the granola added such a perfect crunch to the sweetness of the berries which balanced it out very well. I ended off with the Crispy Chicken Cutlet which was fried to perfection and was so tender. It paired well with the green goddess dressing on the bottom of it I like that is was topped with that frisée salad really tied it al together. The staff was friendly & responsive; the space was well kept and clean. If you like a nice and causal breakfast or brunch spot, Norms Diner is definitely the place you want to visit ! read more

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Norm's dinner is such a cute place,a fantastic addition to West village. The menu is simple sticking to classic diner favorites. The soup djour was dill pickle and it was out of this world delicious. The turkey club was perfection. Also ordered the chicken cutlet which was so perfectly cooked crispy, juicy with such a bright fresh sauce and greens accompaniment. The staff was very friendly and attentive prompt with service. It is such a lovely place to grab a bite. The space is small so be prepared to wait if going during peak times. I can not wait to come back to try more! read more

I knew going in it would be at a minimum 30-45 min wait so was happy to see a coffee shop next door. Shout out to the Red Hook. Staff were very friendly. Food took longer than I would have liked and both meals didn't come out together. At least 10 mins apart. So that wasn't good but don't let that stop you from trying this place out. Food was very good. Atmosphere was epic diner kitsch. Cute place. I'll go back. read more

This place rules. All you can drink coffee, great prices, cute ambiance and nice people. The lox plate was unreal! This neighborhood needed a chill joint for breakfast and lunch. I hear it gets busy, but during the week, you can easily snag a table! read more

Norm's opened recently in my neighborhood, but it has taken a min to get in and sample the fare. This is a charming brunch location. The service was great and fast. We had just ordered and our food arrived, and the food was delicious. read more

Loved everything about the ambience, the food and the service. They'd only been open for a week or two so I'm not rating lower for having to wait a while into our meals for coffee refills. To some diners this is very important. My friend's fried potatoes were amazing and her food allergies and dietary needs were addressed and met. We hope Norm's is successful and long lasting! read more

The biscuits and gravy were excellent. The breakfast sandwich was also really good. The vibe is awesome. read more

Norm's Diner - Chorizo Biscuits and Gravy - Diners Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

A busy place with easy accessibility into the restaurant. Did not check bathrooms so unsure. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was delivered as it was made so had crispy breakfast pot Oakes while I waited for the BLT. Not mad about it. Those breakfast potatoes are unique and super delicious. Their bacon and heirloom tomatoes made this an awesome BLT as well. Will be back to try the pancakes we saw delivered nearby!! read more

Norm's Diner - BLT and a chocolate malt. - Diners Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Really cute Breakfast and Lunch spot in West Village! The Club sandwich was huge, and the Malted was really good. read more

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Was really excited to try Norm's, but after two visits, I think it's overhyped. Pretty expensive for breakfast food and they still need to work on their consistency. Ordered over-easy eggs and they came over-hard. Heard great things about the pancakes, but mine were overcooked/dry. Came a second time to try lunch. I'm a ceasar salad LOVER, and theirs was a letdown. Norm's is in a great spot and filling a gap in West Village, but unfortunately, I will not be a regular (and I wanted to be!) read more

One of the best diners around!! Great staff, food and the vibe is super fun! Try any of the specials! The crispy cutlet is Amazing!

We had a really good breakfast at Norm's and it's great to have such a nice cafe/diner in this neighborhood (West Village, adjacent to Indian Village). The food is high quality and the coffee is good. Service was decent. I will be back, but I think they should expand the menu a bit and offer longer hours. read more

Loved it! Charming and tasty. Popped in on a snowy winter weekend and was warmed up immediately. Menu is small, but well done. They have diner standards but with a twist--e.g., breakfast potatoes but with a garlic schmear ;) Friendly service and in a great location in the West Village. Winner, winner read more

Had our first experience at Norm's this week. The food was great even though the menu is very small. I had the two-egg breakfast while my wife had the biscuits and gravy. Both were tremendous. Can't wait to try them again! read more

Another delicious meal! The onion dip and chips is a must . Make sure to get the eggnog cheese slice it was outstanding.

As neighborhood residents, my family was ecstatic about having a new breakfast/lunch restaurant opening! We are big foodies and Norms came with much promise to fulfill the neighborhood demand; however, we've been pretty disappointed with the service so far. The first time visiting for lunch, I was with my two young children. We were told there was a 30 minute wait so we strolled the block while we waited. After 45 minutes, I went back inside to inquire about the remaining wait time. Note - There was another party of 3 adults also waiting to be seated. The hostess advised that she had two parties leaving and both of our tables would be ready shortly. After 5 minutes, those two parties left. The adult party of 3 was first asked if they preferred a table or the window bar, and they chose the table. Me and my two young children were taken to the window bar and asked "would you like to sit here or wait for the next table?" Really?! So, there were two parties of 3, both up to be seated, and you ask the adults which seating they wanted and left the bar to the party with small children?? Make it make sense. Oh well - we found a way to sit there and eat while I got up every 5 minutes to check on my small child sitting at the end of the bar. The next time we went - on a Sunday - at 3pm. Yelp and Norm's posted open times read that they close at 4pm. We were quickly turned away at the door advising that they weren't taking anymore walk-ins. We called to inquire about seating before arriving and they do not answer calls, so we simply went. It's not like they take reservations. Just to learn that they stop accepting guests an hour before closing?? Norm's is great for the neighborhood but doesn't seem quite ready to meet the demand. I'm hoping that things improve with time because the location and area demand is prime. read more