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Norm's Diner

4.4 (42 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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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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.

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Tammie S.

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!

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.

Pancakes
Taylor O.

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!

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Donna L.

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.

BLT
Nick C.

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.

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Sarah C.

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.

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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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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!

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