Norm's Hangar Coffee Shop

Fun place to eat and watch the planes. The food was great and the staff is exceptionally friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It is fun to see little planes take of and lan ding while enjoying your meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Open since 1983 this little diner attached to Brackett Field Airport has some of the best views of any diner that I’ve ever been to. I will say that the food is not very memorable, but the location and experience was. Inside is like stepping into a time capsule. You walk by telephone booths and newspaper stands to get into the restaurant which also looks like it is preserved in the early 1990s. It is attached to a giant free parking lot so parking is very easy and plentiful. Our server was also very nice and everything that we ordered came out pretty fast.

We were lucky enough to get a table outside right by the air field and watched many planes take off and land, which was the highlight of our meal. The food itself was so so, but definitely not bad. We started off with a Cinnamon Roll, which was pretty small and not very fluffy but still had some nice flavors. For our breakfast, we chose the Kitchen Sink Omelette, which was good although it wasn’t blended. The omelette was just folded over the meat so every time you would cut into it everything would spill out. Also, there wasn’t much seasoning or flavors. We also ordered the French Toast, which was a bit better and tasted as expected. I really wanted to like the food more because I really like the scenery, but I feel that this place is worth visiting more for the views than the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Delicious food and a fun place to eat as you take in the coming and going of aircraft and sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Stopped in on Thursday morning after my doctors appointment. Wanted to get breakfast and this was a short easy drive from my doctors office. Located at the airport the restaurant provides a great opportunity to see general aviation and enjoy yourself while you’re having breakfast or lunch. The restaurant offers seating outside or inside ( prefer outdoor) to watch the flights and outdoors. I had there (2) eggs with bacon and hash browns with white toast. The food arrived quickly and the service was excellent. 🤓👍✈️ definitely would come back again.

Awesome Diner to sit and watch the small planes take off. My son loves this place!

Nice breakfast gem.

Arrived Sunday standing in line at 1:35 and was told at 1:45 it was closed even though they advertise hours till two. short gentlemen with Beard not sure what happened

Cool hidden gem, great food, awesome hospitality.

Great little spot with amazing breakfast and spectacular views of small engine planes.

Norm’s Hangar Cafe in La Verne is a must-visit if you’re an aviation enthusiast. The food is decent, with standard cafe fare that’s satisfying but nothing exceptional. What truly sets this spot apart is its location right on the tarmac, offering a unique dining experience with views of small planes taking off and landing. The atmosphere has a nostalgic charm, especially if you’re into aviation, making it more than just a meal—it’s an experience. Perfect for a laid-back brunch with a view.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Good old fashioned diner with good cookin.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Steak, Pancake Combo

Great food, and fabulous and fun service from Kathy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food with fantastic location to see small planes take off. Service was a bit slow.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Fantastic place for breakfast

Kid-friendliness: Fantastic place to bring the young ones to watch the planes land and FlyAway

Wheelchair accessibility: No problem wheelchair ramp outside

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pancake Combo