Norm's Diner

My mom and I are visiting from Florida and when researching breakfast places to go, this place stood out… and it’s safe to say, it did not disappoint! The old school diner vibe is AMAZING! It was super homey and the staff was friendly and welcoming! The food was unreal and the portions were awesome! The pancakes were also the best pancakes we’ve ever had. Highly recommend! 😊 my grandma who lives in the area will be back haha!

I was on a business road trip and Norm's Diner was right next to the accommodations. Blind test. Sat at the counter and Peter helped out. Pretty cool dude. I had the Country Fried Steak breakfast. Coming from a Texan, this was excellent! Norm's is a classic railroad car diner with a lively atmosphere and friendly folk. Will come back again if I'm ever in the area again.

Visiting my friend graduating from the academy and needed a quick bite to eat. This place immediately felt like the local diners I grew up in and it brought out a ton of nostalgia. Maybe it was the oldies, the ambience, or just the friendly staff. The omelet was excellent and so was the coffee. Glad I stopped in and wish they had something like this back home!

Sat at the counter at Norm’s Diner and had a great experience. Steven and Nicki were working behind the counter and made the whole visit a lot of fun — super friendly and engaging. We ordered a ham and cheese omelette and the classic two eggs with bacon, sausage, homefries, and toast. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Service was fast and attentive. Highly recommend sitting at the counter for the full diner experience — it’s where the magic happens!

We were passing through and decided to stop. It was incredible to get a glimpse into a local hotspot with patrons and staff being on first name bases, with regulars' drinks served before seated and banter between the chef and regulars. This classic old school train car diner doesn't feature a ton of seating, but it would definitely be worth waiting for a seat or table to open. This was one of the best diner breakfasts that I've ever had. Portions were massive giving us food to enjoy for breakfast the next day as well. Coffee was excellent!

An amazing diner! Our waitress and the staff made us feel right at home and the food was great. We loved how friendly everyone was - coming from Boston we are not used to such kindness. Thanks Norm’s!

Great old school diner! Used to come here when I was stationed in Groton and was lucky enough to be back in town to enjoy a nostalgia trip! Great food, staff with character, and great old school diner atmosphere!

Tried this place out for breakfast this morning! Sat at the counter top bar area! Service was good and food was great! Family owned diner! Loved the old store vibe! Highly recommend!

This is what I call, my kind of place. Being from the NY/NJ area, we love our diners, especially the traditional looking ones. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a warm welcome and told there was a 15 minute wait. About 10 minutes later we were welcomed in. You could immediately see the interaction between the staff and at least half the customers, to me that said, this was their usual place. That's typically a great sign. We had some basic breakfast food, Chocolate chip pancakes, blueberry pancakes, country fried steak and eggs (a family go to) and a Mediterranean omelette. Everything was delicious, but my country fried steak and eggs was one of the best I have ever had. After a few minutes with our food, both the waitress and the cook checked on us. By the time we left our interaction with the staff became quite friendly. They really know how to make a customer feel welcome. To me, this place is great! And I love small diners where they cook and handle the food in front of you because you know they have nothing to hide. I would highly recommend this place. I wish the owners the best of luck. Keep doing what you do, you guys are great!

Very small and popular locals restaurant. We enjoyed the breakfast. They made a really good chicken fried steak breakfast. Piping hot and gravy tasted good too.

In town for work trip with coworkers. Great Food and Service. Great passion from the workers and owners. Enjoyed the ambiance. Will be back and would recommend to others

Such a great little gem in the City of Groton. Everyone that works there is so friendly and welcoming. Really delicious breakfast with fun items on the menu. Extra points because they serve grits

Yum! Great place to go grab a classic dinner breakfast. The service is good and fast. My kid also loves it here.

Hadn't been here in awhile. We decided to go last minute and we weren't disappointed. My other half had their steak and egg special. Which coming from a very picky person when it comes to eating out. I must say he really enjoyed his steak. Cooked just the way he wanted and tender today the least. I had the spicy omelette. Enjoyed it as well as the staff. We will be back.

Norms is always a first rate diner!! Love their pancakes and the general vibe and service are also excellent.

Just thought I was transported 60 years ago! Wonderful dinner. Amazing service and food was outstanding! All of the team bust their asses to make this work!

Excellent fresh food with large portions in an iconic old fashion diner car! Attentive service and super enjoyable!!

Food was plentiful and tasty! Service was super friendly. Brother and sister own this cool diner in a street car. Prices were good and the quantity was great! We highly recommend stopping here for a hearty breakfast! It's a small place and very popular so be prepared for a wait during peak hours but definitely worth the wait for the delicious eggs, corned beef hash, huge pancakes, and hot coffee!

THE BEST DINER IN NEW ENGLAND!! We recently moved away from Groton. We moved out west and already miss the food and fun at Norms. We live in Utah now and can't wait to get back to Norm's. Norm's diner is at the top of our destination eating checklist. Do yourself a favor and swing in. It's more than just a dining experience. Be sure to request a joke from Peter or Stephen. The only thing better than the food is the staff. Peter and Stephen keep up the good work! We miss you all and hope to see you soon- your family in the west.

Service was excellent. Little bit "rusty" on the inside but has that old diner feel. Will definitely come back for the food and service. My orange juice did not have a refill though, and for the size a bit too expensive.

I'm at Norm's almost every Friday with my father. He is a regular at Norm's. Portions are great, prices are very fair, service is fantastic. If you want a real New England diner experience with the feel of an NYC diner, Norm's is the place to go. Don't be afraid to order a bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg at 830 in the morning. They are amazing! Thank you Steve, Peter, and the whole crew. Keep it up, but leave our corner table open for us on Friday's!! lol

Small diner conveniently located off I-95. Probably 10-15 minutes from Mohegan Sun. Good ambiance -- looks like a classic stainless steel modular diner. Friendly, welcoming, and attentive service. You can tell there are many repeat locals, but strangers are made to feel equally welcome. Arrived by 9:45 a.m. on a Sunday and there were 2 tables/booths available without a wait. There is also counter space available. Veggie Omelet with substituted feta was very good. So was the healthy omelet. Prices also very reasonable given quality.

Great diner atmosphere! Food was prepared well and tasty! Can't go wrong with a place that has been around for over 50 years

Close to Navel Submarine base. Great reviews on Yelp. Cool looking diner. Waited only 10-15 minutes on a Sunday morning, not bad. We had biscuits and gravy ; eggs and toast. Quick service with tasty food. What else could you ask for

Main reason came here was they had real homefries, not that garbage hashbrowns out of carton like they have where I'm from in Savannah. Gave a lot of food and was very good but how do you really mess up eggs and bacon but the home fries were excellent. A little expensive for what I'm used to but it seems this area is like that everywhere. A lot different growing up in Gales Ferry 40 years ago.

Amazing local diner! The customers arrive in a steady stream, and the staff doesn't skip a beat providing fast and friendly service. If you can, sit at the counter by the grill... it's a non stop show. The chef and assistant operate with such speed and precision that it's almost unbelievable. As for the food... just perfect! Try the home fries! We can't wait to return here on our next visit to the area.

Solid breakfast. A little pricey at $20/person (with tip) but I'm from out-of-town so I don't know the local market.

60+ miles from my house, and worth every ounce of gas. Norm's has been on my foodie bucket list for several years. An iconic 50's diner. Smallish parking lot, and very limited street parking. Walk through the door, and it's almost like stepping into a simpler time. No tables available, so I sat at the counter right in front of Maestro Steven. He is to short order cooks what Tommy is to pinball. I opted for an omelet special w sliced corned beef, chunks of ham, and swiss. Eggggcellent, as were the nicely spiced home fries. My server, Dale, was perfect. In fact, the whole operation was like a well-oiled machine. Finally, Sweet Melissa, who hails from LA (lower Albany), rounded out the positive experience. I don't normally rate a diner 5-star unless their CBH is homemade. Norm's uses canned. But they are the exception to my 5-star rule.

Just had breakfast here. When a bunch of locals are eating and the staff know their "usual", you know it's good. Home fries have a great seasoning on them plus the eggs, sausage, bacon, and rye toast? Perfect. My husband had a chocolate chip pancake which was delicious! Our server, didn't get a name, but he told us stories and was friendly and funny. We sat at the counter. Go find this little authentic diner if you're in the area. It's fantastic.

Stopped in for breakfast and couldn't be happier that I did. The food was delicious and service was great. Very friendly and attentive. When I travel I always try to find where the locals eat, this was clearly it as the staff greeted almost everyone that came in by name.

Found a tiny Jersey style diner in Groton. Wonderful experience. Everything is look for in breakfast. Fast as hell, friendly and delicious. Breakfast sandwich had more bacon than I'd put on at home. Home fries were perfect. Loved it. New breakfast spot and it's a bit of a ride but idc.

Best food! Best service ever!!! People are real friendly and family oriented! Great place for delicious comfort food! Cooked to absolute perfection! Highly recommend!!! Can't wait to return!!!

Stopped in on a whim with a co-worker while on a work trip. Did not think to take pics of food before we both devoured our meals. We sat at the counter. We had the Stack breakfast and the Sailor with skillet home fries. Plenty of breakfast and lunch items to choose from. Food was really good. Staff was so friendly and attentive. We had a nice time sitting at the counter and chatting while we ate. We have all ready decided we'll go again next time we're driving by on 95. Ambiance is what you would expect of a real diner, in a building that looks like a diner. Two thumbs up!

Forgot to take photos because we were hungry but the food was tasty! Had the special meatball omelette and wifie had the special pancakes. The staff were welcoming and the waitress was attentive and relatable. Thank you for a good experience!

Stopped by prior to boarding New London ferry to Orient point. Parking was limited but available when we pulled in at 0830am on Labor day. When we walked in there were families waiting to be seated however when we entered Norms diner there were seats available at the counter which was great. As soon as we sat down we were greeted by the server. He poured us 2 cups of coffee in these large cups which were really nice. I ordered the western omelette w a side of hash browns and an english muffin which was large. My wife ordered 2 scrambled eggs, has browns with toast. Service was fast and friendly. The food was outstanding. There is a locals vibe which was very nice. The staff engaged with the customers and everyone seemed to be enjoying themself. Prices were reasonable and I felt the food portions were generous. Overall I would highly recommend Norms Diner.

Feels like you're stepping into a time capsule back into the late 1960's, nice feel that's better than most small roadside diners. Service was quick & friendly, food isn't too expensive either - you can easily get a good, filling, quality breakfast for under $10. Juice was a little on the expensive side, but with the rising costs it's understandable.

Norm's Diner is the most comfort breakfast food you'll experience in Groton. The diner is super busy in the mornings, and sometimes you'll have to wait in the parking lot or the street parking or outside to get a seat in the diner. However, it is worth the wait! The Breakfast Grinder was a large portion of food, but it was really good and seasoned very well. I didn't really need to use the hot sauce. The hash potatoes were nicely cooked as well. Both my friend and I ate the whole plate. Other dishes seemed like a large portion too, so I recommend coming here with an empty stomach!

This place... oh my goodness... NORM'S DINER IS NOTHING SHORT OF SPECTACULAR!!!! Steve the owner is an amazing Guy!!! He's funny, quick with serving and makes your experience enjoyable!!! I'm from out of town in Philly but coming to visit was a pleasurable experience!! I will definitely be coming here again !!!! If your eating ihop, friendly's or anything like that, this place will put those franchises to SHAME!!!!!!

We were traveling in the area and thanks to Yelp, we discovered Norm's Diner. What a wonderful discovery! We had an amazing breakfast ... omelette was cheesy and filled with broccoli. We also had corned beef hash that was delicious! The sourdough and rye bread toast were buttered to perfection. Our service was perfect and would love to travel back and try lunch! A hidden gem in Groton. We did four stars because we did not care for fried potatoes but everything else was AMAZING!

Extremely friendly! Food was out in record time and was so delicious. Our waitress and Steven the cook were amazing. We loved everything and will be back for more!

We LOVED Norm's; we ate here twice during our stay! Staff were super friendly and helpful with suggestions. Home fries were DELICIOUS, very well seasoned. We felt at home here.

Great food and loved the home fries! Coffee was humongous. Friendly staff and breakfast was cooked for perfection! :) :) we found this place on the way to Plymouth, Ma. Thank you from Ohio!

Love Norm's. It's the quintessential diner experience. Food is awesome, wait staff is all super friendly, and there are just really good vibes here. Highly recommend!

Authentic diner to its core. Had a really wonderful breakfast with the kids. Place is small but atmosphere is big. Staff behind the counter engaged with patrons and service was great. I especially appreciate and love their large coffee mugs. If ever here again I'll be paying them a visit.

Typical Downer Fair sat at the counter decent service at the country fried steak was better than average

First time here ordered shaved steak omelette. Steak was bland and hash browns dry. I had bacon on the side that was crispy and good.

Norms has really changed over the years. It use to be the go to spot for when you had a midnight craving and the staff was amazing. Now they have limited hours and the food is questionable depending on what you order. The home fries are horrible unless you like eating burnt small pieces of potatoes then it's good. The omelettes are barely filled with ingredients. But the toast was really good. The service was slow the last two times I went here for breakfast. Parking is tricky, the parking lot needs work. Me and my guests have decided not to go back.

Norm's Diner is a great place to meet and eat! It was our first time having breakfast there but everyone is so very friendly and welcoming! Servers pay attention and food is served hot and in timely fashion. It won't be our last time at Norm's!

Great food and love the ambiance- it's everything an old fashioned diner is supposed to be! French toast was awesome and server was super sweet. Whole experience was so much fun!

Food and service both excellent. Love the big coffee mugs!! Worth the wait!! Excellent sweet and savory options

If you're looking for great food & exceptional service at reasonable prices this is the place !!! Stopped in for breakfast with my bride. Omlettes we're outstanding. The meat lovers, and the Mediterranean were packed. There wasn't a single bite that didn't include the fillings. The place is busy & the food is fresh. You may have a bit of a wait, but it's well worth it. If you don't like your bacon crispy just let them know when you order. The only other thing is you may want to consider is if you have any peanut allergies. Otherwise, have at it !!!

Fantastic food, great service, and amazing price. Really liked everything about this place.

Diners. We love 'em. Counter seating. Home style cooking. Casual atmosphere. Bring the kids. Meet up with friends. Stop in for a quick work lunch. My first diner experience was as a small child, maybe 3, sitting on one of those stools that spins around at the counter. Best thing in the world to my young mind and the love continues still. We had plans in Bridgeport and decided to stop for lunch along the way, choosing this spot before we headed out. From 95S, it was a quick ride down the road to reach this diner. The 'on' ramp is practically right outside the restaurant making it a good stop en-route if you are just passing through. Attached to a long, single story building that faces the road and contains two other businesses, there is a large gravel parking area beside the restaurant as well as street parking. During our visit, in the midst of a pandemic (have your heard about that?) there is a clear message spray painted onto the steps "Must Wear Mask'. Gave me a chuckle. An entertaining way to get the message across. The State of CT requires it, the staff and fellow patrons appreciate it. We arrived for an early lunch and got to choose our seat. We were greeted immediately upon entering and chose the booth furthest from the door. The waiter took our drink order right away and left us to peruse the menu. The table tops in the booths had the menu's under plexiglass so no one has to ever touch them. What a great idea! Breakfast is served all day and they have soups, sandwiches and burgers for lunch. I asked if they have been getting a lot of take out orders and said they had. Now I see you can place a take out order right through Yelp as well as get a Grub Hub delivery. Keepin' it safe. Nice. We did actually get to spend some time talking to the two gentlemen before the lunch crowd arrived and had some nice discussions about food, covid compliance and keeping business open. Really nice folks here. I had some questions about their soup and they made a phone call to verify the ingredients so I could be assured not to eat something I have a sensitivity to. Absolutely impeccable customer service right there. Thanks guys! I ordered the Norm's Burger (sans bacon) which is a 6oz patty covered in sautéed onion and a big slice of melty, tangy swiss to hold all those onions in place. The patty was fresh and cooked as ordered, the lettuce was a huge piece (none of this shredded lettuce nonsense) and the bun was the perfect size for the burger in diameter and bulk. The bread to meat ratio was good, the bun was soft and fresh. The onion rings that accompany this burger are nice big onion slices in a tempura style batter and were so good it never occurred to me to dump any salt on them. I do enjoy a good onion ring and these meet all my requirements. My SO got the rueben and this sandwich is really good. The meat was lean, the sauerkraut tangy, the cheese nice and gooey and the thousand island dressing has a pleasant kick. All together this was one very good rueben. The sandwich comes with fries which are large cut and nice and fluffy inside. I appreciate the large mug my hot tea was served in, and as odd as it may seem, the water was good too. Ever get 'tap water' at a restaurant and it tastes funny? Not here. Not sure if it's just good local water or if they filter, but it was nice and I do notice such things. The service was very good. The waiter made a point to be sure we both answered when he asked 'everything good? and we had a few good laughs too. The restroom is a small spot but certainly big enough to accommodate an adult and small child if needed. There is no room in there for a changing table so keep that in mind if you might need one. The ladies room has an updated sink and hands free towel dispenser. There is also a very old electric hot air hand dryer in there that I didn't try but it's nice to have options. On the way back we realized the diner is very close to the Groton Subase. Yea! Good food and good people: we definitely look forward to our next visit.

So good!! Family of 4 stopped in around noon. Only a 15 minute wait at primerime brunch hours on a Sunday. I could see why when we went in: quick, efficient service. Fun atmosphere. Great host. One kid got the chocolate chip pancakes, the other kid got the veggie wrap- she said it had too many olives but she ate it once she picked some out. Husband got the breakfast steak sandwich which he thoroughly enjoyed. I enjoyed my pancake sandwich. I had asked for a side of bacon andnit came with only 3 strips which seems skimpy but what I had was delicious. We'll be back.

Once again driving on I 95 n was lunch time and was hungry As usual turned to my favorite'Yelp' app to find me a good restaurant n saw Norms Diner with great reviews. So thought we'd try it. Quaint place less than 5 mins ftom I 95. Not very fancy but clean. Loved the restrooms. Small n fancy. Check it out. Staff is v friendly or amazing. Well there were so many items on the menu. Tough choice. We had the hot chocolate which was v good. I decided to try the shave steak bomb which was delicious- had shaved steak, onions, peppers n cheese, came w yummy home fries which were to die for. big portions. My husband went with the 2 eggs and hash browns. We enjoyed the food thoroughly. Thank you for a great brunch. Will certainly stop by again.

Total diner vibes. Good food. HUGE portions. It's busy but service is still quick! The place itself is tiny but they fit a lot of people in there. Think Waffle House but cuter and cleaner. Lots of menu options! The breakfast grinder was excellent. Friendly staff. Overall, pretty good spot for brunch.

We stopped for breakfast on the way to Martha's Vineyard. The place was packed. We sat at the counter. The breakfast was delicious and coffee was hot. The service was great. So welcoming and friendly. An old time diner feel. We stopped on our way home for breakfast again a few days later.