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It all started in 1956 from a small Texas storefront in the Oak Cliff neighborhood just outside downtown Dallas along historic US Highway 80. Searching for breakfast near you? At Norma’s Cafe, we serve breakfast all day and are famous for our chicken fried steak. With a menu that reminds you of home and servers who know you by name, we welcome hungry guests from across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. A cherished cafe nearby for many, Norma’s supports local schools and charities. Now with 5 diner locations near you throughout DFW, we look forward to feeding you and your family.
Long-running restaurant known for homestyle Southern cooking served in diner-style environs.
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Address: 17721 Dallas Pkwy #130, Dallas, TX 75287
Phone: (972) 380-8646
Website: http://www.normascafe.com/
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Reviews
J C
Great home cooking. Very friendly staff & great nostalgic decor. Catfish ( fried & grilled were great . Chicken & dressing was plentiful & tasty. All vegetables were very good. Desserts are always great. Definitely recommended!
… moreSwedish Potato
Excellent southern-style diner. Our waitress, Heather, was very kind, friendly, and welcoming. We had the CBGB and chicken fried steak. Both were great and the sides and bread were good too. The CBGB portion size was very generous, got 3 meals out of it.
… moreAndrea Cuevas
This was my second time trying this place and I still was not very impressed. We went on a Sunday around noon and it was packed with the after church crowd, but we were nonetheless seated within five minutes. Our waitress was very nice.
We ordered a big cinnamon roll as an appetizer, but it never came out so we did not get to try it. I ordered a BLT sandwich that came with bacon a little too soggy for my taste. It still tasted fine, but it was nothing special. My husband ordered the French toast and thought it was just okay.
Overall, it is a decent spot if you want very basic food, but I would not personally go back.
… moreWe ordered a big cinnamon roll as an appetizer, but it never came out so we did not get to try it. I ordered a BLT sandwich that came with bacon a little too soggy for my taste. It still tasted fine, but it was nothing special. My husband ordered the French toast and thought it was just okay.
Overall, it is a decent spot if you want very basic food, but I would not personally go back.
Tony Brooks
It was my 1st time at Norma’s cafe, along with friends from church. I loved the retro styling of the decor. Our server was wonderful with a dry since of humor. The food was delicious. Rolls and cornbread were complimentary. I did not have room for desert, but they looked amazing.
… moreMyra Hernandez
What a great diner!! The staff went above and beyond during our visit and we had the best lunch! The food was plentiful, hot, and delicious and the service was top notch. I loved the old diner decor with several timey pieces adorning the walls and ceiling. We will definitely be back!
… moreMag (Miss Mag)
On November 18, 2025, I had to inject myself with an EpiPen inside Norma’s Café after being served “vegetable soup” that actually contained chicken stock. I was rushed to the emergency room.
I suffered a life-threatening allergic reaction at Norma’s Café after being served vegetable soup that contained chicken base and stock; despite being told it was vegetable-only and despite the soup being listed on the menu under “A LA CARTE VEGGIES – DAILY.”
I have severe protein allergies and carefully asked—in both English and Spanish—whether the soup contained any protein. Since the two soups offered that day were chicken noodle or vegetable soup, there was no confusion about which one I was asking about. I was told it was safe and contained “vegetables only.”
Within minutes of eating, my throat became irritated. I called the server back over and asked her to confirm with the cook whether there was any chicken in the soup. My throat began swelling and I struggled to breathe, realizing I was having a severe allergic reaction. I had to inject myself with my EpiPen inside the restaurant — the first time I have ever had to use it on myself.
When the server returned, I was wiping tears from my eyes because struggling to breathe is terrifying. She relayed what the cook said in Spanish:
“No tiene pedazos de pollo, pero sí tiene caldo y base de pollo.”
(There are no pieces of chicken, but it does contain chicken stock and base.)
I again explained that I am allergic and had already used my EpiPen. While I was trying to calm down, I observed the server and cook staff laughing behind the pick-up counter. I walked over with the used EpiPen in my hand and told them—in Spanish—that I had just injected myself and that this could kill me.
Shortly after, I developed double vision, dizziness, continuous vomiting, and severe shakiness. When my breathing again became labored and my inhaler was not helping, I was rushed to the emergency room.
It was terrifying to feel my airway closing and not knowing if the medication would work in time. I spent hours in the ER receiving IV medications and fluids. When I later tried to stand, I experienced an epinephrine crash and needed nurse assistance to get into a wheelchair. Medical records and documentation from the emergency room confirm the allergic reaction occurred after consuming the soup. The events described above are documented in my emergency room medical records and in the written notice I later provided to the restaurant.
The effects of this incident did not end that day, and I now require ongoing medical care and monitoring.
When I returned to speak with the manager, I was told he had not been informed of the incident and that I would need to speak with the regional manager. After weeks of calls to the regional manager and VP that were not returned, I sent a Notice to Preserve Evidence in hopes that the surveillance footage would document what happened. I received no response.
This experience was frightening, traumatic, and completely preventable. Restaurants have a responsibility to provide accurate ingredient information when a customer discloses a serious allergy. Incorrect information in situations like this can have life-threatening consequences, as it did for me.
If you have food allergies, please use extreme caution here and verify ingredients carefully before ordering.
… moreI suffered a life-threatening allergic reaction at Norma’s Café after being served vegetable soup that contained chicken base and stock; despite being told it was vegetable-only and despite the soup being listed on the menu under “A LA CARTE VEGGIES – DAILY.”
I have severe protein allergies and carefully asked—in both English and Spanish—whether the soup contained any protein. Since the two soups offered that day were chicken noodle or vegetable soup, there was no confusion about which one I was asking about. I was told it was safe and contained “vegetables only.”
Within minutes of eating, my throat became irritated. I called the server back over and asked her to confirm with the cook whether there was any chicken in the soup. My throat began swelling and I struggled to breathe, realizing I was having a severe allergic reaction. I had to inject myself with my EpiPen inside the restaurant — the first time I have ever had to use it on myself.
When the server returned, I was wiping tears from my eyes because struggling to breathe is terrifying. She relayed what the cook said in Spanish:
“No tiene pedazos de pollo, pero sí tiene caldo y base de pollo.”
(There are no pieces of chicken, but it does contain chicken stock and base.)
I again explained that I am allergic and had already used my EpiPen. While I was trying to calm down, I observed the server and cook staff laughing behind the pick-up counter. I walked over with the used EpiPen in my hand and told them—in Spanish—that I had just injected myself and that this could kill me.
Shortly after, I developed double vision, dizziness, continuous vomiting, and severe shakiness. When my breathing again became labored and my inhaler was not helping, I was rushed to the emergency room.
It was terrifying to feel my airway closing and not knowing if the medication would work in time. I spent hours in the ER receiving IV medications and fluids. When I later tried to stand, I experienced an epinephrine crash and needed nurse assistance to get into a wheelchair. Medical records and documentation from the emergency room confirm the allergic reaction occurred after consuming the soup. The events described above are documented in my emergency room medical records and in the written notice I later provided to the restaurant.
The effects of this incident did not end that day, and I now require ongoing medical care and monitoring.
When I returned to speak with the manager, I was told he had not been informed of the incident and that I would need to speak with the regional manager. After weeks of calls to the regional manager and VP that were not returned, I sent a Notice to Preserve Evidence in hopes that the surveillance footage would document what happened. I received no response.
This experience was frightening, traumatic, and completely preventable. Restaurants have a responsibility to provide accurate ingredient information when a customer discloses a serious allergy. Incorrect information in situations like this can have life-threatening consequences, as it did for me.
If you have food allergies, please use extreme caution here and verify ingredients carefully before ordering.
Brian D
Came here with my crew to by them lunch the day before Thanksgiving. They had half the dining area open the other half full of catering orders. The half that was open is the booths. They crammed 6 of us around a 4 seater booth. Then another party showed up and they made room for them at the tables section.
What I wanted to order They were out of. Ended up getting a double cheeseburger, but got served a single patty cheeseburger. Also you can forget about this place being gluten free friendly. Service was good, food mediocre at best. My burger reminded me of the soy meat burger from high school.
… moreWhat I wanted to order They were out of. Ended up getting a double cheeseburger, but got served a single patty cheeseburger. Also you can forget about this place being gluten free friendly. Service was good, food mediocre at best. My burger reminded me of the soy meat burger from high school.
Keanya Toran-Howell
This is a unique cafe with a variety of American home cooked meals on the menu that’s quite nostalgic in the environment. They have excellent customer service oriented servers and staff available to make you feel at home. Tell them RAW MULTIMEDIA SENT U. I ENJOYED THE FOOD AND HAVE BECOME A RETURN CUSTOMER. PLENTY OF PARKING AVAILABLE DINE IN OR TAKE OUT OPTIONS AVAILABLE. IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A MORE HOMEMADE HOME COOKED MEAL VERSES FAST FOOD I HIGHLY RECOMMEND NORMA CAFE.
… moreNikki Turner
Every single staff member was attentive, friendly, and ready to handle whatever needs you could think to ask; The food is hot and deliciously texas sized, so get ready to bring something home.
… moreRichie Rich
Norma’s is exceptional! Ol No 7 is a heaping pile of goodness! The staff is incredible and truly enjoy their jobs. I like it so much I went back a second time before hitting the road. Norma’s is now my go to when I’m in Dallas!
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