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    Norm's Diner

    4.5 (47 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Egg & cheese sandwich (no spicy pimento cheese, please!)
    Laura D.

    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.

    Colleen L.

    Heard good things about Norm's Diner and since we were on that side of town, we decided to drop in for lunch. The restaurant is located in an area that gives a small town vibe. It's bright and clean and well staffed. I ordered a Tuna Melt, which was very delicious, one of the best I've had. I was a little hesitant about having it on white bread, but it was especially good and perfectly matched the sandwich. My friend ordered the Club and really enjoyed her choice as well. A big standout was the strawberry lemonade. It was unbelievably good. We were told they make the strawberry syrup from scratch. I could tell. Two thumbs up for Norm's.

    Cobb Salad
    Mark P.

    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.

    Amy W.

    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!

    Chocolate cake shake special
    Winter B.

    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!

    Breakfast burrito
    Michigan H.

    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.

    Cute vintage coffee cup (hoping they're tested for lead ).
    Kari T.

    I heard a lot of hype for Norm's so maybe that raised my expectations. I dropped by once to an endless wait (to learn people had reserved to get in line online? Can that even be?) and I couldn't stick it out. I went back on a weekday, determined to see what the fuss was about. The atmosphere is pleasantly basic. The coffee is good. Service is swift and solid (as it should be in a small-diner environment.) I had the breakfast salad. My daughter had the turkey club. Sadly, neither was particularly memorable. I love salad and a nice egg - so I wanted to love this. But meh. The price was pretty fine - so there was value, but still. Meh. I may try again.

    Biscuits and Gravy
    Austin R.

    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.

    Carolina C.

    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

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    Cool place. I love Indian Village. Great food and a little different. Small. Might have to wait.

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    Gabi S.

    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

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    Christal P.

    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.

    Cute touch
    Andrea D.

    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.

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    Fabulous, great food, ambience and service. Can't wait to go back. Everything looks delicious, I've got to try it all, one at a time.

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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.

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    Cheesy quesadillas and sour cream
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