The food at this Norms Van Nuys is just amazing. Always delicious and never disappoints. The service here is always exceptional, quick, and the waiters are extremely nice and super friendly. A waiter named Juan B. specifically was very generous with me and accommodated me exceptionally. 5 stars for this restaurant. read more

Cristina rating overall 10+. A+ Norm's has the best ambience the best attitude the best food overall It's always a pleasure to be served by any of the waiters but Cristina it's outstanding. By far she is the best she goes the extra mile to make you happy and makes sure you get what you asked for, it's pleasant to have a great meal. How do you describe Cristina?: Colorful, very outgoing great personality , and her meow it's unique meoooow. Thanks for making dad have the best birthday ever read more

NORMS - Best BIRTHDAY EVER AT OUR FAVORITE PLACE NORMS!!!!!!!!! - Diners Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Love love this Norm's! Always crowded, always seated within 10-15 minutes of waiting. Food is always good especially when I ask for well done hashbrowns or over medium eggs! The French toast is my favorite, super thick, and never soggy or undercooked! Cynthia is amazing!! Super sweet, quick, and never forgets a thing:) especially when my boyfriend adds 3 different sides to a meal lol Thanks Norm's!! read more

Its been a while. We were around the area and decided to oh well why not moment. Carlos happened to be our server last night. Excellent. You get Carlos, you know you are in a food hand. Gumbo, hot and delicious Garden salad with ranch dressing. Sweet childhood memory Chicken pasta.. with garlic bread. This is the best!. New York steak. Asked for medium rare.. it came out medium. Still good. We ate it all. Thanks for good dinner. read more

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Stopped by for dinner, ended up getting breakfast. Overall a good experience, went in around 630pm and it wasn't terribly busy like it always is. Host and server were very nice and helpful. The had set coloring maps for the kids. The food was on point. What more could we ask for. A good experience was had, and I liked the fun and relaxed atmosphere. read more

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I have not been to Norms in like 10 years and I was pleasantly surprised. The buffalo chicken skillet was delicious. A very generous portion and a lot of flavor. The pancakes on the side were insanely good. Their pancakes have the perfect amount crispy on the outside to soft on the inside. You don't even need syrup, just the pancake with the butter alone is life altering. They have a bunch of fun stuff on the menu especially for their seasonal stuff. I'm very impressed. I think they're way ahead of Dennys and changed my perception of Norms from 10 years ago. I will say my friend got a meal with burnt ends, ribs, and wings and he did not like it at all and said the meats all tasted cheap. But hey im grading this as a breakfast place cause who orders that at Norms. Come here for the hashbrowns, eggs and pancakes. I have been back once and I'll be back again. read more

NORMS - BUFFALO CHICKEN SKILLET - Diners Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Friday night at Norms and it was a win. Waited about 10 minutes, got seated, and the hostess and server welcomed us with big smiles. Service was quick, the breakfast sandwich was loaded with meat on a soft bun, the tots were crispy, and the pancakes were fluffy and huge. The coffee came out piping hot too. My only gripe is charging $2 extra for veggies on the sandwich--that should've been included. Other than that, I'd definitely be back! read more

NORMS - Diners Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Norms is a late night diner staple. Open 24/7, it's always busy but they always have room for everyone who walks through their doors. Mornings and holidays are when it's most packed. The employees hustle and bustle to get the food out in a timely manner. You never have to worry about waiting for the check as it's always dropped off at your table for you to pay at the front counter whenever you're ready. The menu is your standard diner fare, with breakfast being the most filling. They have lots of booths and tables for every configuration if you're coming with a group. The interior is as clean as could be, and the restrooms require codes to access. Overall Norms is pretty aces when it comes to diners. It's a good place to unwind and catch up, have a family meal, grab a quick bite with friends, share a milkshake with your sweetie, or have a nice cup of Joe (their Colombian coffee is strong!). Norms is not high class, but it's dependably decent any day and any time. read more

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2026/02/07 update: Today was a good day to come here for lunch, I was expecting the wait to be long but when I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised to see no wait, I got seated immediately. My friend treated me to lunch here for my birthday. Their menu changed from 2 months ago. I was kinda looking forward to a T-bone steak trio but they changed it to a NY Steak Trio. It was good and filling, but I still prefer the T-bone steak trio. The service was friendly and professional and attentive. They checked in with us a couple of times to see if we need anything. read more

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Kristina was absolutely fabulous , got our party of 10 situated! She was very friendly, organized and sweet! She' delivered our delicious food with a smile. I'm coming back just for Kristina! She deserves a recognition and a raise that's forsure! Kristinas a real Norms baddie! read more

Kristina was amazing! She handled our party of 10 with ease and made the entire experience so enjoyable. She was fast, knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly kind. Even with such a large group, everything felt smooth and well taken care of. She truly made the whole experience worth it. Thank you, Kristina, for the excellent service! Meow my norms baddie read more

Jessenia was very nice and attentive with our group even at 4AM, lol. She was great at taking our orders and making sure we had everything we needed. The 1/3rd T-Bone & Eggs plate was perfect (although I really wish the "eggs" were larger, it seemed pretty small) since it came with hashbrowns and pancakes. The food hit very hard, and the steak was cooked to our liking!!! It was okay in terms of flavor. I wish it was warmer and cozier inside, they don't close the front door and leave it open. It was super chilly out and they still had their ceiling fans on at high speed. Some super sketch people around the area, so just be aware. Other than that, Norms hit the spot for some noms!!! read more

Can't say enough good things about this place. The food is always delicious. Portions are huge. I can come here anytime and enjoy trying out all their delicious foods. Service was great. We love it. It was so fast so very ideal if you were hungry. Lastly I noticed the updated retro decor of the entire interior space of the restaurant. I love the feeling and nostalgia it is trying to impart to its customers. We will definitely come here more often. read more

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My wife had a long day at work, so we decided to head to Norms for a late-night dinner. Food was good, but our server, Cindy, really made the night! Nothing beats a midnight diner with friendly service! read more

Norms will forever feel like home to me. I've been coming to this location for as long as I can remember. I especially love the feel & look inside during the holiday season. It could get busy during lunch or dinner hours but usually won't wait over 30 minutes. My parents eat there weekly. Recently I joined them on one of their lunch dates. Got a big & delicious breakfast. Food was good, service was good. Food came out pretty quick also. read more

NORMS - Diners Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Jorge was very attentive with us. It was my first time at Norms and my experience was amazing. I loved the food and service.

I don't know why, but norms always hits when it's late at night. Our server Carlos is the best. He's so funny and very patient and you can tell he loves his job... read more

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4.5 Stars It was our first time at this location! I've been to the one in West Hollywood a couple of times, and while that one has a roomier entrance and easier parking layout, this spot still had plenty of charm. The parking area here felt a bit more congested, especially getting in, but once inside the experience made up for it. We went on a Friday night, so there was a bit of a wait. I was told 15-20 minutes but was pleasantly surprised--it ended up being only about 8 minutes. The host was friendly and welcoming. Our family of three was seated in a cozy booth, and I really liked how the layout creates smaller, more intimate sections--it gives it that classic, old-school diner feel. Our server, Ms Kristina was amazing (just like so many other reviews have said). She was warm, engaging, and attentive without being overbearing. Great customer service--she checked in on us several times throughout the meal. The food came out hot and fresh. The onion rings were a bit crispier than I prefer, but everything else was on point. The fried fish was basic but perfectly cooked--light, golden, and crispy. I added some freshly chopped onions and pickles to give it a little extra flavor, and it was perfect. It's definitely a nostalgic, old-school spot with a relaxed, friendly vibe. The floors had a few crumbs when we first walked in, but I noticed a staff member sweeping not long after we were seated, which was appreciated. Overall, great food, great service, and that classic diner comfort I love. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Fantastic food, friendly service and a great diner vibe. Clean and large seating area and plenty of parking. All the food taste incredibly fresh, coffee flows endlessly and the kindness of the staff and servers are phenomenal!! Highly recommended!! read more

NORMS - french toast and big breakfast!! - Diners Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Kristina is always so pleasant & helpful. REALLY....it is her demeanor that keeps us coming back. We noticed that it isn't just us that she is attentive to every time we come here, it's the entire floor! It's rare to see such happy people working in a restaurant today. My wife is a former waitress, and even she is impressed! PLEASE, PLEASE, pay her what she is worth!! She is a Gem to Norms. read more

Norms is great, and the service is greater! Our waiter Pedro was on point. Diner was COMPLETELY full with a wait too and he came to check on us, refill coffee/water, and even after the check he kept the service up!! GO PEDRO!!! It's what you can expect from a diner breakfast, but the Buffalo chicken skillet was surprisingly good!! There was crispy chicken as promised and it was very flavorful. French toast was honestly a little disappointing, but the pancakes were great :) read more

NORMS - Buffalo chicken skillet, pancakes, french toast - Diners Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Our server named Juan B.was very friendly....made our experience wonderful we need more like him

As always, the Van Nuys Norms is just great. The food is definitely the better of other norms, and my steak was perfectly cooked, and the eggs always fluffy, (great coffee too). Kristina (with a K) is so amicable and makes just coming here even for a single cup of coffee worth it. Shes always so attentive and makes you feel at home, always checking in frequently and with a smile. The ambience is classic American diner, and the sound of plates and people chatting always makes it feel at home, making sure I'll always be a loyal customer. read more

NORMS - 1/2 LB. NEW YORK STEAK & EGGS. With Loaded hashbrowns. - Diners Near Me - Van Nuys, California

This place was very popular on a Sunday afternoon assuming it was a church rush but we got sat (our party of 4) within 15 minutes which was very impressive. They really know how to provide quick and quality service and turn the tables around fast. I ordered the "Classic breakfast" which included two eggs of choice (I got over medium), hash browns, choice of bacon or sausage (I got bacon) and choice of toast or pancakes (I got pancakes). I also ordered the "Jamaica," agua Fresca and it was so refreshing. Our servers name was "Dolly" and she was very kind and helpful to us. The restaurant maintained a clean environment. I would def come back here again and try other menu items. I highly recommend this place if you want good diner food at a great price as well. Our check was about $60 and (4) people ate! read more

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I was going to give this 4 stars but Cristina makes a 5! She is by far the most attentive server I have ever had! Checked on us multiple times, made sure our drinks were topped off and our plates well well presented and put together. Her energy is a vibe! read more

Kristina was great very friendly and great customer service The food was great , the wait was not long at all read more

Awesome restaurant!!! Love the all you can salad and soup. Our server Cindy was nice, helpful and quick with our order! Good music as well! read more

NORMS - Iced coffee - Diners Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Kristina always provides the friendliest and most professional service. Thanks Kristina!

This review is for our server Cynthia. She was great, so on top of our order, refills, etc. She was so sweet to our kids and made sure they had everything they needed. She even brought a side of ranch before I asked :) As for the restaurant itself, the wait always seems less than what it looks like and the food is good when you want diner food. read more

Kristina had the best service! We sat a party of 10 and she was absolutely wonderful!! So attentive and always refilling drinks before we noticed it was all gone, she is the best! She definitely needs recognition and a raise because you do not come across servers or people like her in the service industry! read more

Definitely got old school diner vibes here lol Our waitress was great and friendly. We were really craving milkshakes and they didn't disappoint. Made with real icecream they were top notch! Too bad they don't have a cookies and cream flavor. We shared a combo dish that had ribs and buffalo wings. Weird mix but it worked out since we were craving different things. The prices are outrageously affordable and it seems it doesn't compromise the quality of food. read more

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Came with the family the wait was as expected since it was a Sunday. But we got sat and food and service were great!! Will definitely come back, food portions were huge. read more

Our server, Kristina, was wonderful! So professional and the epitome of old-school waitress. She reminds me of Flo from Alice. I highly recommend you get in her section, if possible. read more

Norms my family's favorite place to eat. Service is real nice and attentive. Kristine treated us with care and attention. Love the buttermilk pancakes. read more

Good food, good service, reasonable prices. Ambiance is a little gloomy, but you don't go to Norms for that. Wish they would brighten up the place, but oh well. Our server today, Cynthia was EXCEPTIONAL. Didn't have to ask her to refill drinks, she came by at least 3 times to ask us if we were ok, and refilled our drinks. She was one of the BEST servers we've had there. 4 Stars, because ambience is not good. read more

Our server Kristina was the best. She made my father in laws birthday really special. read more

NORMS - Diners Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Our waitress Kristina was great! Order, drinks and food were out right away. I also appreciated the house recommendations and went with the fish and chips. Did not disappoint. Overall great place and service read more

NORMS - Fish and chips - Diners Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Kristina is very nice, adorable and an excellent waitress. I ordered the grilled salmon dinner. It came with soup, salad, a potato and vegetables. A lot of food and it was quite good. Thank you Norm's. Only complaint - a bit loud and noisy in the restaurant. Could use more padding on floor and walls. read more

I used to LOVE Norms. I miss the old days. I know that prices have gone up everywhere, but I could always count on Norms to deliver on pretty good quality, as well. Sadly, I just haven't been happy with my last few meals there. They've got a lot of good things going for them: the setting is retro-groovy, and the servers are still great. But if I'm not happy with the flavors of the food, I just can't justify spending the "new" prices. read more

We've been coming to Norms for years my favorite item is the gumbo soup and today the food was delicious as always. This is the second time Cindy has helped us, she's super nice and checks often if we need drinks or something extra. read more