One of the great old American institutions that seem to be getting more scarce is the coffee shop. When was the last time you went to a coffee shop? Well, when you need a quick meal with no muss and fuss, they're your best bet. An Orange County favorite is one called Norm's. They are a very small California chain of restaurants (there are only 3 in Orange County) that offer lots of food at reasonable prices. Recently on my way home from picking up my entry in the Orange County Fair, I decided to take myself out to breakfast at Norm's.
I ordered one of my favorites there - New York Steak (bone-in) and eggs. The steaks are not prime, but are prepared to order and have lots of flavor. The eggs are always done just the way I like them. The meal including cottage cheese in place of their regular hash browns and sourdough toast set me back $6.99 and I had to take half of it home. Pretty good deal, huh?
It's a friendly place. They're open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day (yes even on holidays). There's a counter, so if you feel like a bit of conversation, there's always someone interesting to talk with. Or, if you're with a large group, they have big, roomy booths that can accommodate up to a dozen or more. The service is always the same...excellent. The coffee's hot, the portions are plentiful, the servers are friendly, and the restrooms are clean. They have a kid-friendly menu and it's a great place to bring the family for a meal. Many of their dinners include soup, cold and crispy salad, entrée, veggies, and dessert.
The four Orange County Norm's Locations are:
- Costa Mesa - Harbor Boulevard & Wilson
- Huntington Beach - Beach Blvd.
- Orange - Katella Avenue just West of Tustin Avenue
- Santa Ana - Main Street & 17th
Next time you're near one of these locations, stop in and treat yourself to my favorite dessert, a hot fudge(real hot fudge not syrup) brownie ala mode. Calories? Yup, but soooo worth it!
Uh Oh! Now I'm hungry!
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Marlene Bridges, REALTOR® 800 777-1775
South Orange County Real Estate Website
Orange County Seniors Lifestyles Blog
SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialist®
CRS-Certified Residential Specialist®
President - Laguna Hills/Laguna Woods Chamber of Commerce
Marlene is a highly experienced South Orange County CA REALTOR® specializing in residential Real Estate and the sale of Homes and Condos in South Orange County, California and Saddleback Valley cities of: Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo.
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Thanks, Marlene! 
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