Norma's

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118 W 57th St (at Between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue)
New York, NY 10019

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(212) 708-7460
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Norma's - New York, NY
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Just imagine you're leading character in a Channel No. 5 commercial, rolling by ceiling high mirrors and your red kiss marks all over it. Refreshing your self by misting your belo...

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Cute space, but come on! $4 for bad coffee??!! The food was decent, but really overpriced. What we need in NYC is a good ole' International House of Pancakes (aka IHOP). Until...

mediocre food, even worse service! 7/31/2004

Although I had made reservations, I still had to wait 30 minutes until being seated. The hostess was standoffish and told us several times that it would only be a few minutes. The waiter was incompetent and did not do anything unless asked to. He was highly inattentive and clearly ignored other table's attempts as well as our own to catch his attention. We had to wait 45 minutes after ordering until we got our food, which was definitely not worth the wait, price, and horrible service combined. Don't waste your time or money at Norma's. Pros: food presentation Cons: , crowded, noisy more
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Got Time? 12/10/2003

Food good, place nice, hostess RUDE! Expect a 2 hour wait on weekends! While waiting you can always run to Starbucks across the street for a cup of java and a scone while waiting for your table. Don't bring a large group here. more
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tasty but pricey (then again it is NY) 12/3/2003

I keep going back to Norma's b/c it's so much fun to try their innovative dishes -- the chocolate french toast, the lobster & asparagus omelette, the crepe roulades, the egg white frittata. The only thing I didn't enjoy tremendously was the crunchy french toast -- innovative, yes, but it didn't work. Otherwise the service multi-tasks rather well considering the place is constantly overflowing. Yes it's pricey just don't order the $7 orange juice and drink the free smoothie that's provided, don't feel obliged to order a whole one. And make a reservation! Pros: fabulous palate, so much fun! Cons: price (of course), waits even w/ reserv. more
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Incredibly Disappointing 11/15/2003

We didn't have to wait for a table, but that was the only good thing about our meal. Took the waiter 10 minutes to get to our table, and another 15 minutes until the coffee I ordered arrived. The waiter wasn't unpleasant, but his smile seemed forced and condescending. The food was mediocre, and definitely not worth the inflated prices. Atmosphere cold and forbidding. I would not return. Cons: Mediocre food, Poor service more
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A new record 11/5/2003

I have to say, this was probably the rudest service I have ever received in NYC yet. After being told there was a 20 minute wait, we proceeded to wait 55 minutes. At that point I asked the hostess where we were in the list and she told us we would be another 35 minutes. When I asked why she was sitting other groups, who had clearly come in after us, she barked ""i don't have time to deal with this. just go stand over there until i call your name,"" and then proceeded to ignore me when i tried to talk to her. To say i was annoyed would be an understatement. Maybe she should consider another line of employment, as she clearly does not have the basic skills for this job. more
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I LOVE Norma's! 7/31/2003

Norma's is my favorite brunch restaurant in NYC. I've taken numerous people to Norma's and recommended others and it never fails to impress people by the quality of the food, the portions, and the ambience. I've been three times and I won't visit the city again without a trip to Norma's. more
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Worth it for the food 5/30/2003

My waiter had the attention span of a cocker spaniel and all of the smooth, hard, pretty surfaces can make for a noisy room, but my $14.00 pancakes were top notch and the selection was excellent. Everyone can find something to like here. Pros: Food Cons: Noise more
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Food was good (not the best). Very pricey for breakfast. 2 of us had fruit bowl, 2 entrees, 2 smoothies total bill with tip $86.00. Seemed like alot for breakfast. Pros: portions, service, food Cons: value more
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we need an IHOP in nyc! 4/3/2003

Cute space, but come on! $4 for bad coffee??!! The food was decent, but really overpriced. What we need in NYC is a good ole' International House of Pancakes (aka IHOP). Until then, I'll stay home & make my own blueberry pancakes... Pros: food presentation, cute space Cons: overpriced food more
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Great breakfast! 3/22/2003

Hard to beat Norma's for a big, phat, late breakfast. Portions were huge & the wait staff was gracious & attentive. Might be a little more than you're willing to spend, but...can't complain. Just the tonic after a week's worth of stale Dunkin' Donuts. more
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Best In Town 3/6/2003

Norma's what more can I say it serves the best Breakfast. I love the fact it is open untill 3pm & they serve the best pancakes in Town!!!! more
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OK Food, Great Menu 2/15/2003

The menu here is fun and has wide selections for brunch. I've tried a couple times here but each time I came the food was just ok. The wait is quite long, about 30min to 1 hr on a weekend. I don't think I'll go again (after going 3-4 times already) because nothing really tasted great. I kept going back to see what's so great about it, but didn't find it. Their fresh squeezed orange juice was good though. I tried pancakes with banana and chocolate, Juevos Rancheros, etc. Nothing stood out!! In fact I think the Juevos Rancheros was not good at all. Pros: Great Interior, Good OJ, Great Menu/Selection Cons: Bad Food, Loooong Wait more
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YUM 2/9/2003

memorable coffee. fresh juice. delicious smoothy. unique frittata. nutty toast. fruit spread was an incredibly pleasant surprise. This will be my place for breakfast from now on. Oh! you do pay for this level of quality. Pros: quality of food, service, presentation more
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The Greatest Breakfast in NYC 2/5/2003

I have gone there a few times. The food is always fresh and innovative, but will still satisfy your need for familarity--if in that mood. The menu is varied enough that everyone can find something special. The staff is very welcoming. They make every guest feel special. more
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Great Food, No Alcohol! 1/11/2003

This place is excellent for Saturday and Sunday brunch! Beware though, the wae wait time after 11:00 am is horrific! We waited for and hour an a half for two people. When we were seated, they told us that they don't serve alcohol anymore. There went our typical Sunday brunch with a refreshing mimosa. Pros: excellent food, lots of variety Cons: no alcohol more
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Very good breakfast 1/8/2003

We stayed in the Parker Meridien so Norma's was an obvious choice for breakfast our first morning in Manhattan. Other than the wait being long the food and service were both excellent. Great coffee! Pros: Food, Service, Convenience Cons: Wait more
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absolutely astounding! 1/6/2003

My fiance' and I were guest at the La Parker Meridian for a week back in June of 2001, We enjoyed Norma's so much that we ate there every morning. I have to say that the breakfast at Norma's is simply the best I have ever eaten. The staff was wonderful and the service fantastic! It is definately a place I will frequent when in New York, which is my favorite place in the world I might add. Although I enjoyed all the entree's, I believe the Crepes with Black Forest Ham and Bree' was my favorite. Tommy and Rosie Politz Baton Rouge , LA Pros: atmosphere, location, service more
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Big Breakfasts 12/11/2002

I went to Norma's with two friends and all of us were pleased. Although I expected the food to be a little better, I'll probably go back to give it a second try. The menu is huge and there are plenty of things to choose from. I had the egg quesadilla and biscuits. The biscuits were not hot and they were a little soggy and my egg dish was a little bland. My friends both had the egg fritatta and they loved it. The portions are huge and there is a lot of hype about this being the best brunch place. I was disappointed, but I'll go back b/c I have heard so many good things. Pros: huge menu Cons: service, expensive more
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doesnt get better than this 12/8/2002

Nothing beats this place for overall quality and quantity of amazing breakfast food. Where else can you get 5 types of eggs, 3 types of french toast, multiple waffles, krispy kreme doughnuts (heated up if you ask), and anything else you could possibly want for breakfast. more
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Big Eats 12/6/2002

A must do for breakfast. Their Chocalate Decadence is to die for. The tasty little smoothies that precede the meal are fabulous. I am always satisfied after a visit to Norma's. Pros: Ambience, Quality food, Variety Cons: Expensive more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    This brightly lit, well-appointed restaurant on the ground floor of the Parker Meridien Hotel, serves the most over-the-top breakfast in town. Handsome baritone Nordic waiters...

  • 3/3/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Daily 7am-3pm
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
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