The Normal Diner has combined the 5 most delicious words....Chicken and Red Velvet Waffles! Wow!! There were two things that made this dish stand out. 1. The beautiful color, crisp, and light sweetness of the waffles was so good, I didnt need butter or syrup (they would have taken away from the flavors) and 2. The chicken was boneless and one of the most juiciest pieces of chicken Ive ever had at a restaurant. This dish delivers MORE THAN EXPECTED! I was so happy when I left and bragged about it to others!By the way, the diner itself is very nice. It was a very clean establishment, bright, open, and colorful. I liked the random pictures on the wall, the multi-colored light fixtures, and the diner seating right up front.The only thing that was a little odd was they cut their menu in half when there is a show at Gammage across the street so that they can get orders out quickly. Unfortunately they do not deviate from that, but its still worth asking.I would definitely love to go back and try the rest of their menu. I would encourage you to do the same! :-)
This was my first time in Phoenix and I had a blast. First thing that morning I went for breakfast. I was the first customer at 7am. I decided on the freshman breakfast with vegan sausage. It was incredible! The eggs were fluffy and so buttery. The home fries were so well seasoned that I didnt even need ketchup. This was the first time Ive been offered vegan sausage as a replacement. It was delightful. I absolutely love this spot. It is without a doubt one of the best eateries in the area! #ashsaidit
Visiting Tempe for a few days, I was happy to find a restaurant that offers food for every meal, including all day breakfast. The service is great and the food is on par with excellence.The chef is very particular about what gets sent out (try the omelettes), it will blow your mind.The staff worked hard and always kept me satisfied, Manny did a great job serving me.The restaurant/bar is attached to The Graduate Hotel (which is also great), but the restaurant is open to public and so it the pool.
I really enjoyed my week going to The Normal. The breakfast was good and decent price. The drinks were nice and cold. The staff was super awesome and friendly (Max, Adan, Antonio and especially Alyssa aka My Boston girl!) they were all attentive and treated me and my co-worker like friends we known forever. Thank you guys for such a good week and making us feel welcome.
The wifey and I stayed at the hotel for the past two nights. The restaurant is currently closed (not sure if it’s being renovated or what have you), but The Normal Bar area I believe serves all the food from the restaurant.We ordered the Eggs Benedict and the three sisters soup (corn, beans, squash). The potatoes that came with the Eggs Benedict were very good, while the Eggs Benny was above average. We were originally given the wrong soup and a young strapping lad waiter was kind to take it back to get us the right soup, but after almost finishing our eggs Benny meal, my wife decided to cancel the soup due to it taking too long.However, the manager brought us the soup anyways, free of charge. My wife loved the three sisters soup, which had a great base to it and pleasant seasonings. We were really glad we got to try it.We are still undecided if we will come back to the hotel in the future, which is mainly due to the unpleasant experience with an older lady at the hotel front desk, not being told that we had to pay for parking, and with our original waitress who only came out to take our order and never checked up on us after that. However, the majority of the other The Normal Bar staff definitely provides us with some great service and we would visit here again.Suggestions: Have the young strapping lad with mid length blond hair share with the other staff at The Normal Bar how he treats guests, because he does a great job at customer service. And maybe have some faint outdoor music for the outdoor seating area. Maybe bring in some staff from the best Graduate Hotels to provide some insight into that they do to provide a great customer service experience.
Okay, this is hard, but Im forced to break up with what use to be my favorite place to go. What happened to my Normal?!?! Wheres the back to school lunch special, the red velvet chicken and waffles, the comfort food that use to ease my stress away...i dont understand this new updated menu of foods that are not what my Normal once was.... sigh...
This place has gone through several changes since opening but one thing that has remained consistent is the food! Wonderful tacos and the best bean and cheese burrito. They also serve breakfast and the pancakes are awesome. The Normal margarita is also fantastic and the view of Gammage is lovely.
This place is a hidden gem!! Me and my boyfriend had no idea what we were getting into when we strolled in. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS!! We both walked in thinking it was going to be just all right, but were proven so wrong!! In the best way :) We walked an hour, hour and a half before close and I was randomly craving breakfast. Even though they were done serving it much earlier in the day, the manager on shift ( I believe his name is Maya) got the chef to make me an AMAZING breakfast burrito. My boyfriends burger and fries were so full of flavor, we both tasted each others food and just said Whoa! They have items on the menu that are exclusive to this hole in the wall, as some ingredients are brought straight from Mexico for that authentic flavor. Anyways, we LOVED our experience and will definitely be back!
Where do we begin....? We ordered a frozen margarita. It came from a machine. The manager on duty put the mixture into a plastic cup with roughly 2” of room to the top. He poured in some tequila and vigorously mixed it with a straw. Added no garnish. Charged $9. We then ordered a Caesar salad with grilled chicken. The salad was served in a paper boat with cold chicken and hardly any cheese. That was $12. There is absolutely no sense of urgency. The employees (management included) seem rather bored. Management can’t keep their shirts tucked in or boxers from showing. Maybe the new owner can turn this place around.
Great food and drinks! Really fun, friendly staff. Max, our server/bartender, personalized all our selections...so yum!! Will definitely be back.
New owners, freshly remodeled space! Incredible service and the menu so fun and eclectic! I had nice glass of wine with my fantastic patty melt. My friend had a unique Buffalo meatloaf with yucca croquettes! We will be back for sure to try more interesting menu items!
Yuck, Yuck, YuckMy husband, son and I went for a late lunch at the Normal diner. The food was just terrible. Both my husband and I had a salad which was so old and limp that it pretty much was inedible. My son had a hamburger and my husband also had a chicken sandwich, The food quality of both wasnt any better than just eating a a fast food joint. So, my advice is stay away! There are much better places to eat in Tempe.
It’s supremely off-putting to order from the bar here. As a local, I use the pool often, for which I’m grateful, and in return I spend a fair amount on drinks and appetizers. But more often than not I’m treated with smug indifference, on the occasions when they actually acknowledge my presence. There’s a palpable arrogance exhaled from the bartenders, far more frequently than friendliness or gratitude.Additionally, prices on the 16oz Tower Station IPA have fluctuated back and forth between $4 and $8 per can. Some days it’s on the happy hour menu, and other days I get a another price from different bartenders. This inconsistency, coupled with the side of disdain I’m often served, make me reluctant as hell to approach the bar anymore.I hope management takes this constructively and can improve the experience for all guests and patrons.
Service has gotten slower every time we’ve gone before a show. Last night my son and I ordered a Caesar salad and cheese quesadilla. We waited 45 minutes, finally flagged down the server who then went to the kitchen to check, came back and asked if we just wanted to cancel, and we ended up just asking to take our food to go. It was not super busy and the service was very poor.
Burger was great. Service was excellent and friendly. Low-key casual atmosphere.
Great service and food. Was there in the morning to celebrate my sons birthday . He loved his pancake! I love the Normal! They are easily one of the best happy hour places in the area. Prices are extremely reasonable (especially during their happy hour) and they have an amazing discount for University affiliates. Their cuisine has a Mexican flair to it and it is done extremely well! Even if not on HH special, their food is great. My usual go-to is the wings topped with tajin. This is a great place to stop by and get out of the heat!
Very displeased with this establishment. Not only did they not have sweet tea (unsweetened only but you can add sugar and Make it sweet as explained by the waitress who took our orders) they have root beer in the other restaurant thats only open for breakfast and lunch. So I ordered water. When I asked for a refill on my water the waitress wasnt even smart enough to Make sure to refill the ice in the glass too. We ordered our food. Given the fact that there were 3 cheeseburgers, 1 patty melt and 1 Mac and cheese I Guess they had to go upstairs and milk the cow before they could slaughter it for our meal. After 45 Minutes of waiting without our food, we had to leave. We were on a schedule. I would not suggest this place. But I Guess its ok if youre a college student and dont need to worry about working.
Surprisingly good food for a hotel restaurant. Prices are extremely reasonable. Coffee is decent but could be improved upon. Nice addition to our breakfast repertoire.
Food was okay-ish however service was poor. We were a large group asked and hence has to sit at two adjacent booths. This resulted in some members of our party switching seats occasionally to talk to other members. We were told quite curtly to not switch seats after ordering because the server will be confused as to who ordered what. Service was also incredibly slow and we got our orders with so much delay that half the party just decided to eat instead of waiting for the food to get cold. Overall we all just felt as if we werent welcome there.
Ive been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally got around to trying it. There were several dishes on the menu that looked interesting but nothing that would make me come back. The Denver omelet was okay but the ingredients werent mixed into the egg, it was more like a egg taco. Not a big deal but you have to make an effort to make sure you get a bite that has more than just egg in it. The breakfast potatoes were okay but were a little overdone. The staff was very friendly and the coffee was good.
Great breakfast and even better Tacos. Wide selection of salsas. Staff is great too - very friendly.
Tasty food and a great atmosphere! My server was Jack Roy. He made sure that I was comfortable and happy.. I recommend him for a raise!
We ate there before a show last night and the food at the new bar restaurant is not worth even the happy hour prices. We ordered the vegetarian burro options, and honestly Taco Bell tastes better. I use the same canned style beans to make burritos at home, and they taste better. The sourdough bread dish was not tasty and the sauce made me feel horrible afterward, even though the pickled vegetables on that dish were not that bad. Seems like they are trying to do too much too arrogantly. The drinks were not that bad, but they are trying too hard to do stuff outside of typical American style bar food. I wouldnt attempt to try anything else even if I did eat meat. If the burger is not up to par, go here for the drinks alone, even though those arent all that great. This stinks because the old restaurant had an awesome reputation. I cannot talk about lunch or breakfast since we didnt visit there for that. With so many other places close by, dont waste your money here unless you are a hotel visitor and you get a free cocktail as a part of your room rate. It is sad because the staff has a great attitude, but that doesnt sell awful food.
The staff is amazing. Mya is a generous general manager, Daniel is a great server, and the chefs know what they are doing. 10/10 would recommend and come again!
Maybe its better here during busy season, but during slow season service was plain awful. Actual restaurant was closed and the other side of the hotel was open to accommodate. Wait was too long. Creamer for coffee was spoiled.. had to get a new cup of coffee and waited over 15 minutes.. manager said server had to go to the other side of the hotel to get decaf.. coffee never came so we just told them to cancel our order and we left. Disappointed and wont return.
I love the Normal! They are easily one of the best happy hour places in the area. Prices are extremely reasonable (especially during their happy hour) and they have an amazing discount for University affiliates. Their cuisine has a Mexican flair to it and it is done extremely well! Even if not on HH special, their food is great. My usual go-to is the wings topped with tajin. This is a great place to stop by and get out of the heat!
I went here recently and had a very positive experience. The coffee was great and our waitress, Elise, was cheerful and very polite. I ordered the avocado toast and would recommend it, the toast itself is actually pretty sweet tasting which was surprising. Would recommend dining here if you are visiting Tempe.
The food is great and the beer is cold. I live nearby and stop in for their happy hour fairly often. Very glad to have the same people behind Tacos Chiwas right in the neighborhood.
This place is awesome. The interior decor feels very warm and homey. I came here for the first time with my family for ASU orientation - I was beyond pleased. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The food came out quick and our server, Elise consistently checked in with us, re-filling our coffee and asking if we needed anything else. This is my new favorite spot! I will definitely be back.
This place is amazing! From the cute decor, to the flavorful options, everything is awesome. I came during a lunch rush, thinking I may have chosen a bad time. However, the staff was very attentive and the food came out quickly. I had the hollandaise chicken sandwich, and fell in l-o-v-e!!! That chicken is to die for! I would definitely recommend to all of my friends.
Great biscuts!!! Great people!! The chefs are super friendly. The foods super. Morgan the waitress is one of the nicest servers i have had in a long time. 10/10 will come again
Nice hotel bar. Nothing too fancy. Outdoor seating.
Food and atmosphere deserve five stars. Were locals and have been here three times so far. Each time, same disinterested service and just an overall feeling of disorganization. I look forward to the iced coffee (nice & strong) and the green chili omelette is amazing. My other half tends to get the crispy chicken sandwich which is also very good. I hope management takes notice to this and a few of the other reviews to iron out some kinks in the process/workflow.
We really like the new Normal restaurant! If youre going to a show at Gamage and want to sup around that, make a reservation. Great flavors and friendly staff.
Wonderful Sunday breakfast, fun neighborhood place!Really like the new space design.Great service from Radiant:)Totally new team and restaurant.
This place has a great breakfast menu! The bacon flight is a must, and their omelettes are superior to many other breakfast places in the valley. Staff is friendly and its not usually too busy in the mornings so easy to get a table. The reason I gave 4 stars is because whenever an event is going on across the street at Gammage, they use a limited menu that doesnt include any of our favorite foods.
Good service, nice decor. Food was very tasty but menu is a bit limited. Above average prices.
Great place to grab breakfast. I liked the vegetarian options too.
Didnt like the gravy and the sausage was way to spicy. A little warning on the menu would have been nice.
Gosh I hope I am not accidentally reviewing the wrong place! The Normal Restaurant and Bar is located where an IHOP used to be. This place is a nice place where you can get a meal or drink in a hip environment. There is some lack of hipness in the area and this place does remedy it.
I love staying in Tempe when I go to Phoenix or Scottsdale for business. I try to stay at the Graduate or Moxy hotels and the Normal Diner is connected to the Graduate. Good coffee, great breakfast hash. Affordable and filling plus good coffee!
AMAZING!! staff was very polite took care of everything u needed. The food is amazing. There were 3 of us and we all just loved everything we got highly recommend it.
Nice decor. Built my own omelette with ham mushrooms and sauteed onions. Loved it
The food is excellent and fairly priced. They were busy so the general manager waited on us and was very friendly. I will go back.
Im a bit of a biscuits and gravy connoisseur, and the Normal Diner is one of the best places to snag a delicious order of this breakfast classic.This place also features a wide variety of other breakfast favorites (my wife really likes the red velvet chicken and waffles). The prices are quite reasonable, especially given the quality (and quantity) of what you get.What a time to be alive!
Terrific food! The service was also outstanding. Well be back to try more choices from the menu.
Been here about a half a dozen times. The wait staff has been really nice on every occasion and the food comes out quickly and as ordered. Ill definitely be back again.
Great place and cool environment. Food was Qwick and tasted delicious!
Had the sammie and a mango kiwi mimosa, super good food and super good service
Very friendly service. The wings were very good too!
Extremely slow service and lackluster food. Wouldnt recommend even if youre staying at the hotel. There are so many other delicious places to eat in Tempe.
Their chicken and waffles are unreal. The waffles are red velvet, crispy on the edges. The chicken breading is seasoned to be slightly spicy and its amazing. Great combination of food all together. Cool old school diner feel. Prices are a little high but it probably has to do with it being a stones throw from ASU campus. *changed from 5 to 4 stars. Hot chocolate is terrible, its just syrup in water.
Pleasant establishment in Graduate Hotel across from ASU Main campus and directly across the street fro ASU Gammage auditorium making ng it perfect for and bite to eat before or after a show. Nice selection of food and beverages. Well prepared dishes and good service.
The food here was awesome! Their Belgian waffles tasted great, although I wish I ordered the red velvet waffles instead! Their eggs were also really good. The wait staff were all friendly but definitely have an overall vibe of being disorganized. Chances are therell be a wait when you go, even if theres open tables. Took off one star for that, but the food definitely made up for the lack of organization.
This place is good and every time I have been here I have been happy but the last time I went I got the same thing I normally do which is the chicken and waffles and the chicken tasted sour. It was very unpleasant. I have been there several times before that though and the food was really good and the staff is always very nice but usually pretty slow
Best food ever! Healthy with amazing taste.
Good: Tacos were tasty. Bad: They were out of several appetizer and entrees early on a Friday evening. The margaritas tasted very bad. Service wasnt great. The only reason we might ever return is the proximity to ASU Gammage.
Great bacon sampler, good food all around. Service was pretty good. Upscale price point though.
Anything but normal! I love their fun spin on food, red velvet waffles and fried cheese curds!! Yum! Lots of great things on the menu, normal foods too for you basic bs ;) I love the decor too, it matches the hotels cute and playful feel! And what more could you ask for with easy parking??
The kids had chicken and waffles, I had the Minimum Wage - great food, quick service, and reasonable price for what you get. There are not that many places right next to campus that I would feel comfortable taking visitors to, but this place tops the list. Comfort food on a rainy night at the Normal Diner was just right.
Absolutely fantastic. Food was delicious service was great definitely going to be back
Good styling. The food is a bit expensive for a diner, and the quality does not match the price. Not accommodating to bicyclists; bike racks should be in within view of the windows.
I only ate here once but my experience was that everything was mediocre. I dont remember anything being flavorful and Ive only been once. That was all I needed. There are so many options for good breakfast eats in Tempe, I cant see why youd wastewaste to time on this one.
The omelet was exquisite. I mean seriously the best omelet I’ve ever had.
This was once a fun, hip, college diner with cool designs and amazing artwork. They had the best waffles and Cajun fries, as well as the Gringo burrito and After School Special. Since the renovation (which took forever) it looks like a corporate restaurant chain with boring black and white photographs. Think if Denny’s was run by Starbucks. The food was mediocre. No more waffles, Cajun fries, or anything else good from their previous menu. The fries were bland, the breakfast burrito tasted like a low end Filiberto’s burrito, and my sandwich was flat and tasteless. Won’t be coming back which is really disappointing because this used to be my wife’s and I’s favorite breakfast spot when we were still dating.
Rad decor. Great brunch food. Friendly wait staff. Love this place!
Recently opened under new management and restaurateur Chris Bianco, the Normal and the Normal bar exceeded our expectations for breakfast and lunch. We did both the takeout airline breakfast and sitdown breakfast and lunch. The drinks were high quality too! Really appreciated the care and craft that went into the menus.
Had breakfast. Very good. Reasonably priced.
Love the cooky atmosphere that this place has. My favourite dish is the, minimum wage plate. Just eggs, sausage, and pan fried potatoes. Makes a great lunch, IMHO.
The service and the food wan so good. I will be Eating there more often.
Food was delicious and service was great. I had the After School Special, which is a bbq brisket sandwich on toasted (buttered) bread with a cup of tomato bisque. It was excellent.
I ate at this diner because of its convenient location across the street from ASU Gammage theater. The staff was quick and friendly, but the menu and food were a little lacking. My salad was good tasting but overpriced for the size. The fries were delicious.
Convenient location and not ever crowded, but the food is meh, service is meh, and I can’t figure out if/when their walk up coffee window is open.
The staff was nice and service was pretty good, but all the food sounded much better on the menu than it tasted when it arrived. They were also out of my first three choices of shake. Overall, the place was meh. Didnt make me sick or anything, but I also didnt want to take any of my leftovers home.
I love this place. Its unique and right across the street from ASU Gammage. Its a great place to grab a bite before the show. I like their breakfast stuff and coffee.
Very friendly service, great atmosphere. I love this restaurant. Very kid friendly as well.
Literally the worst food and service experience of my life. Disappointing menu. Unappetizing food. Poor service. Servers weren’t educated on the menu, inattentive, and did nothing to improve our experience when we communicated our disappointment. Nothing about this place would make me return.
Great build-your-own omelette. Look for the collection of eight-track tapes! Fun experience all around.
Love eating here! The menu isnt large but they do it well. The red velvet waffles are magnifique!
I might raise my rating to 5 after I explore deeper but I just had a beer and guacamole and chips at the new Normal Bar and it was goooodThey have a draft lager (Modelo Especial) and they have the good guacamolefrom the kitchen in the motel and the chips are excellent Im liking it
Great service, rad food at a reasonable price, and a damn good bloody mary.
Service was not good this morning. Usually decent.
Not just diner fare but youll find that too. Cant wait for them to open for dinner, so close to Gammage! Prices were pretty reasonable; its definitely not an IHOP anymore but thats a good thing.Update: Management went way downhill and it shows. Food is still good but kinda doesnt matter if the FoH staff arent going to wash their hands.
This place surprised me— it’s got a new chef and new look and... they ARE open at night!The amazing dinner we just had was a delightful surprise! We only just found out that the reimagining of this restaurant now includes (as of January 2019) evening fare.Don’t believe Google—they ARE open at night, too now, and... wow!!We ordered the salmon dinner, the vegetarian Mac and cheese plate, the shepherd’s pie, and the frite plate.... and the chef’s work (flavors and presentation!) knocked our socks off.And thats no small thing with this gourmand crowd...If you haven’t been to the Normal since its reinvention / reopening late in 2018, give this place a try!!! It’s a neighborhood gem !!!
WARNING - UNDERCOOKED MEAT!!Our experience with this diner located across from Gammage used to be quite good. They offer a discount for theater-goers on the night of performances, and since we are season ticket holders, we enjoyed that discount regularly. The food is reasonably priced, and it is one of the few locations convenient to walk to after parking (a must, since traffic and parking can be a nightmare on show nights if you dont get there quite early). Our last three visits, however, have been problematic. The first problem was several months ago and involved an extremely long wait for our food. When the burger I ordered finally got there, I was prepared to wolf it down just to make it to our show on time. However, it was basically seared on the outside and completely raw on the inside. There was not enough time to have them fix it prior to our show. They did remove the charge from our bill and provided a 25% discount coupon for a future visit. The next visit there, I ordered a salmon, and it was raw in the middle. We sent it back, and they threw my partially-eaten salmon back on the grill and then brought it out to me again (Ive never had this happen before, as restaurants usually make a whole new meal, but I didnt have a problem with this - just thought it was different.) I dont recall if we were given a discount for this mistake. The last visit was only a few days ago, and given our more recent experiences, I ordered my burger well done (I usually like it medium well). The burger was medium on one half and rare on the other half. I asked for the manager. A harried woman who clearly had been in the back cooking came to our table. I told her that this was our third visit where grossly undercooked food had come to our table, and while we had good experiences in the past, we considered 3 visits over several months in which we were served dangerously undercooked meat to be our breaking point. I told her we would not likely be back, but that I felt management should be aware of the risk to customers presented by consistently undercooked meat. She listened politely, said she would uh... fix it, and left. I was seriously underwhelmed with her response. Honestly, I dont think she cared. They did comp the burger. If we go back, we wont order any meats... but its unlikely well go back. If they are that inattentive to foods with the highest risk of food-borne illness, I cant imagine what else goes on in their kitchen. Maybe the situation is different on nights they do not have a Gammage rush, but I cant speak to that.
Great Food, Great service. Breakfast was excellent.
Holy mackerel, what a gem! This place is amazing, from start (the crispy cheese curds) to finish (todays special was chocolate ganache cheesecake). And everything in between was fresh, flavorful and well above average. The Chipotle sauce on the fried chicken was flavorful, not spicy. But the Hatch chili sauce on the chicken-fried steak is not for the faint of heart; my lips are still tingling! Excellent service, awesome decor. Cant wait to go back...maybe tomorrow for breakfast!
This place is super creepy.Walked in as a group of three, the place was empty minus a few booths with what looked like parents visiting college kids and was asked if I had a reservation... A reservation for a diner? That was 99% empty? Wut?Anyhow we were asked to stand aside while the hostess went to check if they had space for us. There were more staff than patrons. The parking lot was empty. There were no other people on the way in. But we stood aside, for all the good it did.Upon her return we were seated near the entrance and we all started to get the creeps. While there were two or three other groups in the place, it was dead silent. It was cold, probably about 65 degrees inside. We overheard the hostess ordering staff to push the apple pie, forcefully.Two waiters dropped off menus which consisted of several sheets of paper stapled together. The food was typical diner fare but with what sounded like an attempt to make it fancy, think Beckets Table but devoid of warmth. And the prices were absurd.If your life is a facade of near-clinical fakery, this might be the place for you. We all bailed and went to Harlowes instead.
Closed due too Covid 19
They are actually closed though the website says they are open.
Looks like i will be the first to review the new reimaged Normal Diner that will be open in a few days. Its a collaboration between two of the bezt chefs in phoenix whom ill reveal later. It is now no longer permanently closed like google maps thinks.My recommendation is to get here soon and get here often. All the dishes were great but be sure you try the meatlaf with the smoked tomato jam and yucca croquettes on the bottom.
Last Wednesday we planned to grab a bite at The Normal before we saw a show at the Gammage. It was our first time there. We went to what looked like the restaurant, but were confused by a sign in the window that said Closed. After investigation we discovered that the pub was opened, but in a different part of the hotel. The management needs to make the closed sign clearer for patrons who are not familiar with the lay out of the place.We didnt have reservations, but we were there early and were seated on the patio right away. It was great. From the beginning the staff was charming, personable and eager to please. We especially liked Kayla who, although was not yet a full-fledged server, was funny, helpful, and solicitous. Later Alex, the manager, stopped by all the tables near us and chatted with the patrons. He was interested in how folks were doing and was sincerely looking to be sure everyone was satisfied. We enjoyed the atmosphere and warm welcome we got.We all ordered drinks, both mixed and beer. The beer selection was adequate with a variety of draft and bottled beer. My friend and I both had mixed drinks they were good. I had a dark and stormy that was delicious. We didnt order apps. Three of us ordered burgers and one person ordered the Mac and cheese with crispy Brussel sprouts. For the price, the burgers were good. The meat patty wasnt huge, but we were fine with that. The fries were very much to the liking of three of us. They were the thin variety and VERY crispy. I loved them and although I never eat all the fries, I finished mine!!! My friend who prefers them softer wasnt as impressed. The Mac and cheese was mild in flavor and suitable to the person who ordered it. But the crispy Brussel sprouts were excellent!!!!! They came on top of the Mac and cheese and added crunch and pizazz to the mild flavor of the Mac and cheese. After our meal we got to sample the cheesecake. It was creamy, slightly lemony and the fruit topping was a perfect addition.We really loved sitting on the patio and watching the activity around us. The restaurant is across a busy intersection from the maroon parking lot at the Gammage, which is where we parked. It was a very easy walk. I would suggest more umbrellas for the tables as the sun is bright and at that time of day quite warm. The breeze was perfect!Overall, this restaurant is convenient to the Gammage, well managed, and staff is very friendly. The food is good for what it is. If you are looking for an elite, high-end eatery, you may want to look elsewhere, but if you are looking for a comfortable, reasonably priced pub atmosphere, you will most likely be happy with The Normal.We will go back and look forward to sampling other options on the menu.
