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Norms Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
11001 W Pico BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90064
Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles
(310) 479-2978
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
145 reviews for Norms Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"I love getting the steak and eggs here and the pancakes." In 10 reviews -
"The apple pie with vanilla ice cream is a nice way to wind..." In 3 reviews -
"I see from the menu you can get breakfast all day." In 3 reviews
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145 reviews in English
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Review from Derek T.
5/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
I love Norms. I prefer it over IHOP and Denny's.
Top reasons Norms rocks:
-Large eating area = less waiting (and there are ALWAYS people in there)
-Portions are large
-It's cheap!
-They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day/night
-Open 24hrs ("We Never Close")
-Fast bussing service
-They have good management
-I like their coffee
-Waiters who are getting their fresh start, so they HUSTLE
Top reasons why Norms sucks:
-Waiters who are getting their fresh start, so they are less efficient and SLOW
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
Do not get the Steak & Eggs. You've been warned. -
Review from Grant G.
5/13/2012
You get what you pay for at any Norms.
Lower quality food ingredients than Denny's or IHOP. That tells you pretty much everything.
They cut corners to get the prices slightly below the aforementioned competitors. For example, they use tons of cheap unhealthy margarine wheel bearing grease everywhere something normally calls for butter. The ketchup is some proprietary off-tasting red ooze.
They don't take AmEx. Anytime a business won't process AmEx, it's because they are either too cheap to pay the marginal higher transaction fee and/or know that their product/service is sub-par by AmEx standards.
In regard to this particular location, I've been here on many occasion over the years under varied circumstances. The service is generally satisfactory. Weekend mornings have throngs of families and such lining up to gorge at the industrial food trough. In other words, tons of annoying kids and slow moving grannies. The later you go at night, the higher your chances of encountering annoying "adult" co-patrons. After midnight, it's chalk full of those ever so unattractive loud drunk chicks and noisy inconsiderate groups--usually the 18-25 crowd.
Ugh, this place just sucks. Not that Denny's or IHOP is much different but at least the food is marginally better. -
Review from Candice S.
Los Angeles, CA
5/9/2012
My family loves this place so there's a nostalgic air about Norms for me. (We have even come for a few Christmas brunches! Yeah yeah, I know. Don't judge.)
Had dinner here last night. Always get the pork chops because it is so amazingly good! I don't know what they do to it but it just works.
Norms has consistently great service. It was almost looking bad yesterday because they were so busy, and it took a while to get our drinks and our orders taken. But as soon as our server was done running around, he promptly and courteously took our orders and promised to get our food out as soon as possible.
That he did! The rest of the meal was seamless and he was very accommodating. Prices and portions are always decent here. Granted, not all dishes are the best in the world, but you just gotta know what to order. Breakfast meals here are solid, too. -
Review from Ed F.
5/15/2012
45 minutes for a fruit bowl? That didn't even taste as if it was freshly cut? What kind of kitchen doesn't have olive oil in it? 24 hours a day? Whoo Hoo good for you, if you were in Vegas any Cafe would put you outta business. A NY steak for 8$ that looks like it's been run over? Please I'd rather buy a steak and make my own. Service was terrible and they tucked us away in the corner during the late night rush and forgot about us. I always tip. Not this time. No tip. I felt terrible doing it as I'm from Vegas and we tip everyone well. Sorry Norm's maybe I should have just gave you .02 cents.
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Review from William H.
Los Angeles, CA
5/4/2012
You know, I really like Norms, just not this particular branch. Usually, I have no complaints when it comes to restaurants like these, and I only take it upon myself to write reviews in "outstanding" cases. Allow me to explain:
-On two occasions, I have ordered a steak-dish and asked that it be cooked medium-rare. On both those occasions, I was served the dryest, most n00b steak ever to be served in the history of n00b steakdom. I do not exaggerate.
-Perhaps the waiters here are a bit too eager to serve, as they take away unfinished plates WITH THE QUICKNESS, leaving scarce any time for an objection. Any waiter or waitress with good manners and common sense would ask if one is finished with a plate before taking it away, no?
-In one of my more recent visits on a late night, our server was bickering with one of the staff because the staff had not only delayed but also screwed up our order. I would have been totally content if they had just fixed our order and left it at that, but our server thought it a good idea to make a show of it and humiliate his fellow co-worker. Immature!!! Seriously, GROWN ASS MEN doing something so CHILDISH in their WORKPLACE!!! -
Review from Tiana T.
Los Angeles, CA
3/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm mad i was so stubborn and didn't try Norm's earlier. I had been a few times as a kid with my dad to their location on La Ceinega but its been 20+ years since. I just had a picture of a lower class Dennys in my head.
Finally I gave in and went. WOW. I was mad at myself for waiting so long. The $5.99 breakfast was amazing. Substitutions no extra charge. Everything was delicious. I got the biscuits and gravy instead of pancakes and they were the greatest but Id order that $5.99 breakfast again no hesitation. Everything else on their menu looked amazing, lunches and dinners and all their great deals. Can't wait to go back. AND its 24 hours! -
Review from Angie C.
4/27/2012
Nothing about this place blew my mind, and nothing stands out as horrible. The food was decent, standard diner fare. The server didn't even make fun of me for my random order of chicken wings and one slice of French toast. All in all, was a decent place to grab lunch with a friend while I was visiting town. And the cashier didn't seem to mind my request of a to-go water.
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Review from Curtis S.
Los Angeles, CA
5/15/2012
Who couldn't love Norms. Good food, low prices, nice employees. Everyone from 7 to 77 can come here and find something to eat at reasonable prices. The place does get very crowded so I take out. This is restaurant-style fast food but it seems to be the favorite among the Cheviot/Rancho crowd, including me.
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Review from Nina M.
3/6/2012
What was ordered:
-2 bigger better breakfast
Pros:
-Cheaper than Denny's or IHOP
-Food was decent - wasn't anything too different
-I got a $2 off coupon from their website
Cons:
-Restaurant was dirty and was sticky everywhere. We ate and high-tailed it out of there
-Server was not very attentive. We asked 3 different servers for some condiments.
I would go here once in a blue moon if I wanted some artery clogging greasy breakfast that I could make at home, but was lazy to cook it and wash the dishes. Other than that, I would pass and go for something slightly better. -
Review from Vicky G.
2/9/2012
I've been here a few times with varying experiences. The food is always good and at great prices. Can you beat steak, chicken fingers and shrimp plus a side and salad for $10??? The menu is diverse with lots of pictures and the restaurant is open late.
The service is what varies the most. I was here once when the waiter did not pay any attention to us, dropped our food on the table and ran away without even bringing the ketchup we asked for or refilling water. On a different night however a server was extremely nice to us and attentive, without even being phased by the fact that a few members of our party were silly after a night of drinking.
All in all, good food, great prices, free parking...better than Denny's! -
Review from Kevin K.
Los Angeles, CA
1/3/2012
Good quality steak, bad quality cook.
I ordered a medium rare sirloin steak, but they cooked it WELL DONE. Enough said. -
Review from Erin H.
12/2/2011
I think I came to this Norm's.. but it was a couple weeks ago, and I can't exactly remember. It's just like a Denny's although portions might be bigger. Prices seem to the same.
But what I really want to write about is their BROWNIE FUDGE SUNDAE!!! I think that's what it's called. My friend surprised me by ordering it at midnight for my birthday :D What a sweetie. Yes, the dessert was so sweet, so rich, so delicious. It was a fresh, hot brownie with vanilla ice cream drizzled with fudge/chocolate syrup. It was melt-in-my-mouth gooooooooooood. It came out with a candle and the waiter sang to me (with everyone else joining in :) -
Review from Rebecca H.
Los Angeles, CA
3/3/2012
I don't do Norms. Why I was sucked into the idea of a Norms breakfast on Saturday morning is beyond me.
After looking at their menu online and pictures on Yelp, I decided on a certain dish that I wanted. Called to place a phone order, ordered exactly what we wanted based on the Yelp pictures, arrived about 20 minutes later to pick it up. Upon walking in, I was immediately greeted with a thick musty stench that smelled like a teenage boy's locker room in high school mixed with rotted meat. Norms was crawling with people waiting to be seated. Finally as I got to the very top of the line and stated that I was there to pick up my order, I was informed that Norms does not have what I wanted and had ordered 20 minutes before! I was told that the guy that took my order did not know. .......Ooookay....... They asked me if I would like something else instead. I asked if my order was ready, because at this point no one here seemed to know whether they were coming or going. They assured me that it was ready, and that they would substitute bacon into my order instead of what I previously wanted (which is blasted on their pictures on Yelp, by the way... so they do have it.) Just to make things even better their credit card machines were down, and I was told to sit and wait for my order which was supposedly ready, but clearly was not because I was asked to wait some more! After an additional 15 minutes of wasting my time, I got up and walked out without my food and without paying (thank God).
I was pretty pissed. Not because I missed out on a delicious mouth watering meal (gag), but because I had wasted SO much time on something that wasn't even worth it. Their customer service is atrocious, the employees don't even know WHAT they serve at their establishment, and the place literally WREAKS! I gladly took my business elsewhere, and will never step foot into a Norms EVER again. DISGUSTING!!! -
Review from Jake W.
2/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is basically a Denny's/IHOP that's not Denny's or IHOP (if that makes sense). They have a lot of good specials (usually really good prices for steak and eggs). If you're looking for some late night breakfast food or just a cheap brunch, Norm's does the trick.
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Review from Adam R.
Monrovia, CA
This is your typical Restaurant. They have Really good Breakfast and great price. I enjoy this place very much. I can only say that i have had breakfast only.
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Review from Matt P.
Los Angeles, CA
1/9/2012
3 and a half stars? That's BULLSHIT!
Me and a friend were at a local community college to conduct some business, and we began to realize the best days of our lives are behind us, and now we are shells of the men we used to be.
I was a little hesitant to come here at first but me and a buddy decided to give it a go, thinking it would suck but be entertaining at least, with all the poor freaks who go there!
BOY WAS I WRONG!
This place rocked, not only did we get the vip booth with optimal viewing and plenty of space for just TWO OF US! But the family who was seated with us had to go to the back with their stupid newborn. NO ONE WANTS A BABY CRYING WHILE THEY ENJOY A DELICIOUS MEAL! Anyways, the service was fantastic, our server Pamela could not have been more accommodating or king, she made me feel all bubbly inside!
And the food... FANTASTIC! My friend got a breakfast plate and some chili cheese fries, and I got the awesome 1/2 pound California Burger, both rocked! The hot cakes were scrumptious as I took some to enjoy the fluffy and buttery goodness my self, and the burg was tremendous.
I will definitely become a regular here, in this sad ass world we all need a little pick me up. And Norm's great food and awesome staff will make you feel special just like your mom did! -
Review from Veronica G.
Culver City, CA
2/18/2012
I've been here a few times with varying experiences. The food is always good and at great prices. Can you beat steak, chicken fingers and shrimp plus a side and salad for $10? The menu is diverse with lots of pictures and the restaurant is open 24/7
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Review from Bryant C.
Los Angeles, CA
1/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
A mix between ihop and denny's. Attentive staff and cheap food. Quality of food isn't too good though.
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Review from Tiffany P.
Burbank, CA
11/8/2011 6 Check-ins Here
It's a 24-hour diner that is on par if not better than Denny's for price and taste. I find that they have a lot more to offer in the ways of standard diner fare without being over-priced. I find this to be true especially for their specials and their breakfast items.
Sadly the pasta is not so good, but the burgers and steaks are nice. Breakfast is yummy. -
Review from MsMichele P.
West Los Angeles, CA
1/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Oh Norm, your so good to me after Ive had too many alcoholic beverages. Your greasy fries, onion rings and turkey-avo-bacon sammy hits the spot. Thanks for your suggestion on the strawberry milkshake, it brought all the boys to the yard. Unfortunately I was unable to leave the yard- Ate.Too.Much.Food. Life support was needed to keep me alive after all the junk I inhaled. 5 million calories and 3 thousand grams of fat means I'll have to wait another 12 months for a visit- once a year is all I can handle.
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Review from Malika B.
Granada Hills, CA
7/5/2011
I only went to Norms for breakfast.
Pros: 1)parking in the back of the restaurant (everybody knows parking in LA can be tough) 2)fast service 3) friendly & attentive servers 4) the pancakes are light (as much as pancakes can be) & fluffy
Con: the restaurant itself seems clean enough, but I am not so sure about the staff area... However I've seen much, much worse!
So overall, a great experience. -
Review from Eli G.
As good as it gets for cheap American style breakfast!
For $5.99 you get:
2 Pancakes
2 Bacon
2 Sausage
2 Eggs
1 Pile of Hash Browns
1 Slab of Ham
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For another couple bucks you can get a nice big side of biscuits and gravy.
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Split everything down the middle and you have more than enough breakfast for two for about $10. -
Review from Hima P.
Plano, TX
9/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
the service was the shining star here at Norm's. I'm pretty new to LA so it was a first for me and I had a fantastic experience. My friend and I walked right up the the counter, fresh coffee, fast drinks....took about 3 minutes for our food to come out. No joke. We sat for about an hour and never felt rushed and our waitress was wonderful.
I ordered the bacon and eggs over medium, a pretty standard affair but great none the less! Eggs were cooked perfectly, the hashbrowns were crisp and yummy and most importantly not greasy....only draw back was my bacon was a little chewy. I'm a baconhead so this is usually the highlight of my meal, I want it cripsy and falling apart in my mouth.
Aside from the bacon issue, it really was an awesome start to sunday funday!!! My counterpart cleared his plate (even followed diner protocol and wiped up is yolk w/ the toast) so I think he liked it!!
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Review from Ada L.
7/27/2011
This was my second time at Norms. First time was at a different location for some late-night breakfast food, which was pretty decent. This time, however, wasn't as good.
I came in for takeout and it took asking a few times to finally be handed a menu to order from. We ordered the California Burger and Chicken Caesar Salad. The onion rings that came with the burger were crispy and tasted good. The rest of the meal was pretty bland. The burger didn't have enough seasoning, and the chicken from the salad was a bit dry. I wouldn't bother ordering these items again, but I'll probably go back at some point in the future for the cheap breakfast food. -
Review from Jen R.
7/6/2011 4 photos
Norms reminds me of the diner experiences I used to have back in Chicago. You walk in and are greeted by two friendly ladies at the cash register. They instruct you as to where you can sit (or, if you're the more extroverted type of Regular Customer, you tell them).
Sweetheart has been to Norms before but I never had. We were hungry after a day of shopping on 4th of July and other places we typically patronize were closed. Mmkay. So we came here.
It's truly diner food- the majority of the menu isn't healthy for you in any way: steaks, fried food, sandwiches. However, when you're really hungry, tired and just want to get your grub on, I doubt you'll care too much.
I ordered the "Clubhouse" sandwich, advertised as toasted white bread with freshly roasted turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Be advised it comes with mayo. You can choose from french fries, onion rings or seasonal fresh fruit. A salad or soup is an additional ninety-nine cents.
Sweetheart opted for the Cajun Chicken Sandwich (chicken breast seasoned with cajun spices, Jack cheese, bacon, spinach leaves and mayo, served on something called Sweet Prairie Bread). He asked for no mayo and fries for his side.
Our server, Isabelle, was the waitress you always hope to get. I wish they'd clone her and put her in every diner in America. Friendly, prompt, came by to check on us often. Got the order in right away and brought the food back right away.
Our sandwiches were hot, as they should be. I found the fries to be on the softer side. I like 'em crispy. *Bonus points for not salting them! I hate getting fries pre-loaded with salt or worse, seasoned salt.
You'll find a lot of fellow diners in two groups: families and the elderly. I don't mind that. I like that it's a friendly place where all demographic groups can sit and eat together. I also like how you can order a milkshake and they'll bring you the shaker, not just the shake in a glass.
Free refills on iced tea, lemonade and soft drinks. This is a Pepsi establishment (tough to find in L.A. What's that about, anyway?), so they are near and dear to my heart for this reason. Water served only by request.
I see from the menu you can get breakfast all day. Another plus.
Thanks, Norms! -
Review from Cynthia F.
San Francisco, CA
5/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Although Norm's lacks glamor and hipness, it makes up in quality service. Antonio exemplified qualities of an ideal server: friendly, prompt, helpful, and able to anticipate his customers' needs. I only wish more dining establishments could find servers who strive for the same level of excellence.
As for the food, there was a good variety to choose from. My boyfriend and I both ordered from the lunch specials; he had the fish plate and I had the half roasted chicken plate. We also ordered an entree-sized chicken cesar salad. Our lunch specials included a side of soup and my boyfriend couldn't decide which of the two soups to choose from so Antonio brought both out for him at no extra cost. Sweet!
We could barely finish all of our food but couldn't stand the thought of wasting food and then Antonio appeared with to-go containers! I honestly cannot find any faults with this restaurant. I will definitely come back to Norm's the next time I'm in LA! -
Review from Jon K.
Updated - 1/26/2011
For just $5.99
You get a 9 oz sirloin steak.
You get 2 eggs anyway you want them.
You get 2 giant pancakes.
And a generous heaping of hashbrowns.
Seriously people...what's not to like?
It ain't Ruth's Chris, but I'd take Norm's steak and eggs breakfast over Denny's' ANY DAY.Listed in: 24/7
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8/17/2010
I've only had one thing here...and I plan to keep it that way.
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Review from Taylor L.
Cleveland, OH
8/30/2011
Norm's rules. Its inexpensive, has a big parking lot, the food is decent(its diner food, real diner food, not stuck up "foodie" diner food), and they are friendly.
Get the country fried steak, or the strip steak and eggs...Also the Fried jalapeno on the side.
Awesome place. -
Review from Eddie H.
Los Angeles, CA
1/9/2012
Real home fealing.. Friendly staff
Great price for steak and eggs before 9am only 5.99
Everything tastes good here -
Review from Tami H.
Los Angeles, CA
3/16/2012
The food is totally the WORST! I have never eaten at a worse place ever! The service was bad and took forever. We arrived about 9 p.m and waited over 30 min for a table while a few walked out. If we hadn't been so famished and able to walk we would have. The hostess was very lazy and it took her forever just to show up. When tables were free (counted 4) it took even longer to finally clean them and seat us. Should have been a sign. We ordered boneless chicken wings with galic Parmesan coating. When they finally showed up they had so much garlic salt on them they weren't edible at all. They were served with carrots strips that were difficult to eat as they were 4times the size of a "strip" ordered steaks (I know, a steak here?) even knowing it would be mediocre at best, it was also worse than imagined. My friend could not even choke it down (I couldn't get over how it looked like a giant chunk of pot roast) gross! My strip steak was slightly better but could only choke down 3 bites. They supposedly cut their steaks inhouse so maybe someone needs educated at the very least. They seemed cut wrong, cooked wrong, tasted soooooo wrong! It came with a baked potatoes that looked and tasted as if it was cooked at least 5 hours earlier ..yuck. With it was about 9 green beans swimming in their own little grease pile. Every time I ate one I had to take the stems out of my mouth that should have been trimmed off as they were like the steak, baked potatoes, chicken...not fit for human consumption. The only thing we did eat was the soup of the day which was weird. Cream of turkey (?) believe it or not, it was good. At least 2 stars for the soup! Service sux! Food sux even more. Maybe if you order a pancake it could be edible but that would only be after you were subjected to lazy service and finally got a table to get more lazy service to get even worse food! Restaurant was dirty and nasty too. Go to Denny's if you want this type of food, cleaner and better service, better food!
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Review from Kelcie M.
Newhall, CA
1/5/2012
Went here with family on Christmas Eve, yeah a pretty bad day to go and a pretty bad experience. The wait wasn't too bad, 20 minutes. They seat us at a table a little too small but hey it'll work.
The server takes our drink orders, then comes back and takes our food order. They bring our salad with no forks. Then eventually we get the soup. It was a long wait (probably around 45 min - 1 hour) but eventually we got our food, still no forks or utensils. Before the server gets the chance to run away, we ask for forks. "Forks? you want a fork?" and then he goes and gets some.
My husband ordered his steak well done but it came rare, he didn't want to fuss so he settled. We ordered mozzarella sticks and it was also cold, I also didn't want to make a fuss so I let it go. We asked someone for refills and he said he would get it and never came back. We finally got a refill when we got our bill (a little too late).
The server was practically non-existent, the only time we saw him was when he took our order. The food is extremely average and mediocre so it didn't really make up for the bad service.
Long story short: Long wait, small table, no forks, cold food, got order wrong. We were here for over 2 hours. And to top it off when my husband's credit card was charged, they charged their own tip even though the service was awful and we didn't leave one. I don't mind waiting long but at least get the order right. -
Review from Marina S.
Burbank, CA
5/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Poor Norm's. It is across the street from Bossa Nova, my all-time favorite Brazilian restaurant. Bossa Nova wouldn't accomodate our party of 9, and so we traipsed across the street to Norm's.
The menu was fairly large - lots of omelette's, burgers, hot wings, salads, steaks, sandwiches, and salads. The pictures on the menu were helpful, and the variety seemed pretty typical for a diner. Norm's felt just like a glorified Denny's.
I ordered the Honey Mustard Chicken Tender's meal which came with a choice of salad and soup. The salad I got was Caeser's which was fairly good - enough dressing, but not too much, the cheese tasted freshly grated. The soup never came - until after my chicken tenders, where I asked the waiter where it was. I was already getting full so he gave it to me in a to-go container.
The chicken tenders were okay. Thick crust, and the chicken inside was tender. It is what it is. It's chicken wings.
The service took quite a long time... I think part of the charm of a 24-hr diner should be fast service - but really, it wasn't worth it at all.
I'm sure if you were starving and had a couple drinks, Norm's would taste great. But not if you're trying to find a nice place to go eat dinner with friends. No, no and NO. -
Review from Emily B.
Los Angeles, CA
Came here on a Sunday night during finals week around 7pm when we needed to go somewhere with an outlet and wifi. Our intent was to study and eventually eat.
On my way in a few homeless people were outside. Once I walked through the doors, it was POPPIN. There were a few parties waiting in the lobby area so I wrote my name down on the list. One of the parties looked impatient and asked the hostess if she was sure there weren't any seats available in the back. She assured them she would seat them soon.
5 minutes later the hostess called on all our parties and led us to the seating area. Once in the dining area, I was on a mission to be seated in one of the small booths next to the ONLY outlet available (this is located where the coffee pot is). The hostess was really chill and she let us sit wherever we wanted. #chillservers
10 minutes later we made ourselves feel at home. Since we were in a small space but had a lot of materials to use, we moved all the condiments and menus to the ledges of the booth we were in to maximize our workspace. Also, he stored his backpack in the cubby hole across our booth with the booster seats. I even displayed some of my students' work to get in the mood. We even listened to music out loud and started working on a song and didn't receive any complaints. #comfort
30 minutes later the hostess asked us for the menus. We told her we were planning to eat but didn't know what to order yet. She said she knew we were really just trying to study and she tried to joke about having to do "that project her first semester" in school. I was grading and he was writing a song. #jokefail
45 minutes later the internet still wasn't working. When I asked the waiter if they could reset it, he said they didn't know how to do it and that their internet works intermittently. #wififail
1 hour later they still didn't ask us what we actually wanted to order. They asked for our menus back more times than they asked what we wanted to get. He ended up getting 2 tacos across the street from Jack in the Box and came back before they took our order.
2 hours later we finally ate Norms food. It wasn't really anything special. Oh yea, we ate our Jack in the Box tacos while our waiter refilled our water cups too.
4 hours later the internet came back to life.
5 hours later we ordered the molten chocolate s'mores cake. It was small and we thought presentation-wise it looked like a "plate of shit." It was really rich and super sweet. Diabetes on a platter.
7 hours later we were bumpin our music. The staff seemed to enjoy it.
The staff was hella chill and friendly, we had our fun, got to get our work done, and got to eat too. #winner -
Review from Friscoco C.
Culver City, CA
Updated - 11/6/2010
Revisited Norm's for early lunch/late breakfast and exercised a new dining philosophy, to wit: If you return to a place that once served you cold food that was supposed to be hot, then order only cold food.
So I looked at the salad selections and almost ordered a Cobb, but settled instead on the Chinese chicken salad, the menu describing most of the ingredients I like and none that I don't (e.g. Mandarin oranges).
Served on a large white triangular plate, the chicken (dark meat only) was actually warm, while all the vegetables were cold. The dressing was a sesame-ginger blend and just the right amount, tossed evenly throughout the salad. One dining partner ordered ham and eggs, which came out satisfactorily warm this time.
Most notably, much of the staff reacted to our presence as we stepped into and exited the building, and the waiter we had was attentive and prompt. Don't look now, but this just might be the premiere of "Norm's--The Next Generation."Listed in: Cold Food
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12/10/2009
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Review from Kuro T.
Los Angeles, CA
12/22/2011
As far as a 24-hour diner goes, Norms on Pico is the best one I know.
The staff is always friendly and, although at times they get very busy and less attentive, they work very hard. I never felt rushed here, either.
The atmosphere is lively and laid-back, and the booths are comfortable.
The food is definitely above average for diner food. My favorites are veggie omelet with pancakes and honey mustard chicken strips.
I've been to a few other Norms restaurants in Greater Los Angeles, but this West LA location is my favorite because of the good customer service and warm atmosphere. -
Review from Jarell P.
Los Angeles, CA
5/1/2011
I wish I could remember more details from last night's meal...
...but beyond the fact that whatever 2am breakfast lulled me into amnesia was undoubtedly tasty, I was even more impressed and truly grateful that manager Genevieve kindly searched out my number in the restaurant's caller ID history to let me know they had found my HTC Droid Incredible.
I had called earlier the same day and been told they had seen no such phone (I didn't leave any information; had already pulled the trigger on replacement from Craigslist that morning).
So anyway, thank you thank you thank you Norms and Genevieve for the pancakes (i think?) and reuniting me with my other right arm!!! Dreams do come true. -
Review from Jorge H.
11/29/2010 1 Check-in Here
WOW this place is AWESOME. We arrived in LA on Wednesday night and nothing else was open since it was the day before thanksgiving. We asked our front desk person at the Marriott Residence Inn for a good diner, so they recommended Norm's. We were sold as soon as we saw the sign outside advertising steak, eggs, pancakes and hash for only $7.99!! The menu is outstanding and the selection is very generous. The food was great and was served in lightning speed. The only drawback was our waiter looked a little sleepy and so did others. So the service wasn't as good as I expected, but it was not horrible.
If you want great diner food at awesome prices, definitely come to Norms! -
Review from Krystle N.
Los Angeles, CA
11/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Pretty decent. Considering I'm from South Jersey, I'm used to diners with good food. When I came to LA, I was disappointed to see all they had was Denny's, and not good ones either (ants everywhere, burned or greasy food, etc.). Anywayz.. I came here with my mom who was visiting and the food was pretty good. The restaurant was clean and the server was very friendly. The prices are decent too. My only real complaint(s) is that weird sign-in sheet hidden when you come in. It was my first time so I didn't know we had to sign in on this little scrap paper instead of the greeter doing it for us, and nobody that was sitting comfortably waiting let us know, leaving us standing there like idiots for a while. Also, the parking lot is tiny and it is hard to see people coming in and out.
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Review from Neely M.
1/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
How have I never reviewed this Norm's? This is our go-to down home, lazy day, comfort food kinda place.
Their soups are always great and fresh (Friday is clam chowder day and it is delicious but the daily gumbo is always a winner) and their salads are standard iceberg lettuce but the ranch I get to smother it with is amazing. Make sure you request croutons, though!
Breakfast is an easy choice here and is usually right on. I love their cheeseburgers and their fries are delish - again, more things to smother with Ranch!
They always have some crazy steak, shrimp, dessert special (with soup and salad) for, like, 10 bucks. It lets me fantasize about what it'll be like when I am 75 and hitting up the early bird special. I look forward to old age. :)
The servers are all super friendly and the hosts and hosteses are grteat, too. I love that the manager walks around to check how everything is going, also. It makes me feel good. -
Review from Alma M.
South Pasadena, CA
great staff and reasonable prices!!! i love them! always open! :)
