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Our Awards

Our Awards

In a city with thousands of restaurants, Norma’s Cafe has been fortunate enough to win awards, and here are just a few.

2019

Best Southern & Homestyle Cooking- Plano Magazine
Favorite Breakfast Spot – Addison Magazine
Best Diner – Dallas Observer
Favorite Breakfast- Reader’s Choice – Plano Star Courier
Best Place to Work- Reader’s Choice – Plano Star Courier
Best Brunch/Breakfast- Runner Up- Plano Magazine

2018

Best Diner – Reader’s Choice – Dallas Observer
Best Breakfast and Brunch – Dallas Advocate
Best Southern and Homestyle Cooking– Plano Magazine
Corporate Citizenship Award Finalist: Leadership Excellence– D CEO Magazine
Corporate Social Responsibility Award Winner– D CEO Magazine
Best Dallas Restaurant– Lux Magazine

2017

President’s Volunteer Service Award – The White House
Certificate of Appreciation – Dallas Park and Recreation Department
Best Diner – Dallas Voice
Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Oak Cliff – D Magazine
100 Favorite Dishes in Dallas – Norma’s Cafe Ol’ No.7 – Dallas Observer
Best Chicken Fried Steak – Reader’s Choice – Dallas Observer
Best Diner – Reader’s Choice – Dallas Observer

2016

Best Pies of Dallas – Dallas Eater
Best Breakfasts in Dallas – D Magazine
Dallas’ Finest Chicken Fried Steaks – Dallas Eater
Best Cafe of Dallas – Three Best Rated of Everything
The Best Diner in Texas – American Express
13 Best Pies in Dallas-Fort Worth – Zagat
The Favorite Breakfast – Addison Magazine
The Best Breakfast/Brunch – The Advocate
Best Chicken Fried Steaks in Dallas – Thrillist
Best Things to Drench in Ranch Dressing – Zagat
Best Dallas Breakfast Restaurants – Dallas Eater

2015

The Best Hangover Cure – Dallas Observer
Dallas’ Most Decadent Chocolate Desserts – Zagat
Best Fried Okra – Dallas ObserverMost Iconic Dishes to Try Before You Die – Dallas Eater
The Best Pie in Texas – Yahoo Travel
Classic Restaurants Every Dallasite Should Try – Dallas Eater
One of Twelve Best Diners in Texas – Only In Your State
Best Patty Melt Burgers – Dallas Eater
The Best Diner – Dallas Observer
Best Inexpensive Date Spots – Culture Map

2014

The Best Diner – Frisco Enterprise
Readers’ Choice Best Diner – Dallas Observer

2013

Best Pie – D Magazine
Best Cobbler – D Magazine
The Best Greasy Spoon – Dallas Observer

2012

The Best Breakfast – The Dallas Observer
The Best Chicken Fried Steak – Dallas Observer
Best Breakfast in Carrollton Leader

2011

Oak Cliff People Best Breakfast
America’s Best Bites Best Breakfast featuring Biscuits and Gravy

2010

“Hall of Fame Honor Inductee”: Ed Murph, Norma’s Cafe owner – Texas Restaurant Association
“100 Favorite Dishes”: Norma’s Cafe Meatloaf – Dallas Observer
“Best Big Breakfast in Texas” – Travel Channel
“Best Breakfast” – D Magazine
“Best Home-Style Restaurant” – Dallas Observer

2008

“Best Neighborhood Restaurant” – D Magazine
Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Oak Cliff – D Magazine

2007

“Restaurant Neighbor Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Community” – National Restaurant Association
“Best Chicken-Fried Steak / Best Big Breakfast in Texas” – Travel Channel
“Best Home-Style Restaurant” – Dallas Observer

2006

“Norma’s Cafe Day” – Proclaimed by Dallas Mayor Laura Miller on May 15, 2006 in recognition of the restaurant’s 50th anniversary

2005

“Best Neighborhood Restaurant” – National Restaurant Association

2004

“Best Passport to 1956” – Dallas Observer

2003

“Best Comfort Food” – Dallas Observer

1999

“Best Home-Style Restaurant” – Dallas Observer

1999

“Best Home-Style Restaurant” – Dallas Observer

Norma’s Cafe Day was proclaimed by Dallas Mayor Laura Miller for May 15, 2006 in recognition of the restaurant’s 50th anniversary. In 2017, Norma’s Cafe received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from the White House and President Obama for our commitment to serving our community. That same year, Norma’s Cafe received the Certificate of Appreciation from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department for our partnership with multiple facilities and countless donations.