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Norma’s Cafe

Cuisine: Diner

Neighborhood: Carrollton/Farmers Branch

17721 Dallas Parkway, TX, 75287-7343 Map It
972-380-8646

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Norma’s is a diner where the popular biscuits and gravy and chicken-fried steak are on par with the friendly, veteran servers. This joint is replete in typical greasy-spoon trappings: counter service, vinyl booths, regulars on a first-name basis and a bountiful menu. If you’re all by your lonesome on Thanksgiving, stop by for a free dinner with all the trimmings.

Best Of Dallas Observer® Awards
  • 2023 Best Diner
  • 2021 Best Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2021 Best Diner
  • 2017 BEST DINER
  • 2017 BEST CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK
  • 2016 Best Diner
  • 2015 Best Hangover Cure
  • 2013 BEST GREASY SPOON

Norma’s Cafe

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