Norm's Diner
Restaurant · Islandview
8029 Agnes St, Detroit, MI 48214
Highlights
Classic diner fare with elevated twists, great shakes
Classic diner fare with elevated twists, great shakes
"This cute and cozy West Village diner won the hearts of every Detroiter when it opened in 2024 with its thoughtful breakfast plates, stacks of pancakes, exemplary turkey club, wonderful weekly specials, and one hell of a breakfast sandwich. The “egg + cheese” sandwich costs $13, and is a massive two-hander that features scrambled eggs, spicy pimento cheese, and a homemade sausage patty smooshed lovingly in-between English muffin halves. The secret to the pimento cheese? Elise Gallant, co-owner and chef of Norm’s, mixes her mom’s recipe for spicy pepper jelly in with the cheese. Expect a wait during peak weekend hours." - Danny Palumbo
"Norm’s Diner landed on the city’s east side from the creative minds of Elise Gallant and Danielle Norman. The casual and well-designed space features twists on diner breakfast staples like biscuits and chorizo gravy; a lox plate with rye toast and onion schmear; or for lunch, a crispy chicken cutlet with green goddess dressing; or a turkey club with an herby mayo spread and bacon from Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats. To drink, sodas, iced tea, and lemonade are available, as is drip coffee, orange juice, and a selection of malts and shakes. Be warned, Norm’s gets quite a bit of foot traffic, so when you arrive, leave your number with the host to be added to the waitlist, take a stroll around the block, and maybe do some window shopping, and your table will be ready before you know it." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Norm’s Diner landed on the city’s east side from the creative minds of Elise Gallant and Danielle Norman. The casual and well-designed space features twists on diner breakfast staples like biscuits and chorizo gravy; a lox plate with rye toast and onion schmear; or for lunch, a crispy chicken cutlet with green goddess dressing; or a turkey club with an herby mayo spread and bacon from Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats. To drink, sodas, iced tea, and lemonade are available, as is drip coffee, orange juice, and a selection of malts and shakes. Be warned, Norm’s gets quite a bit of foot traffic, so when you arrive, leave your number with the host to be added to the waitlist, take a stroll around the block, and maybe do some window shopping, and your table will be ready before you know it." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Norm’s Diner landed on the city’s east side from the creative minds of Elise Gallant and Danielle Norman. The casual and well-designed space features twists on diner breakfast staples like biscuits and chorizo gravy; a lox plate with rye toast and onion schmear; or for lunch, a crispy chicken cutlet with green goddess dressing; or a turkey club with an herby mayo spread and bacon from Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats. To drink, sodas, iced tea, and lemonade are available, as is drip coffee, orange juice, and a selection of malts and shakes. Be warned, Norm’s gets quite a bit of foot traffic, so when you arrive, leave your number with the host to be added to the waitlist, take a leisurely stroll around the block, and maybe do some window shopping and your table will be ready before you know it." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Although taking a winter break over the holidays, the diner began accepting preorders on Nov. 30 for brunch kits and holiday cookie boxes with pickup on Dec. 23. Brunch kits feature Norm’s classics like chorizo gravy and biscuits, garlic schmear, and crispy potatoes." - Courtney Burk
