Happy 75th, NORMS: Enjoy a 75-cent hotcake deal at the classic diners

This is the exact way we want to head into the first full weekend of fall: Happy and full of delicious hotcakes, the kind of famous flapjacks that are synonymous with a classic Southern California restaurant.

And if those hotcakes happen to be priced at 75 cents as a tasty, money-saving homage to a major milestone, the experience will surely be as sweet as a delicious drizzle of syrup.

It so happens that the final Thursday in September 2024 is National Pancake Day — or National Hotcake Day, if you prefer — and NORMS Restaurants will mark the day with a plate of 75-cent hotcakes.

What's the deal about this deal? The restaurant chain, a stick-to-the-ribs SoCal treasure known for hearty and yummy fare, is marking its 75th anniversary.

But the customer-directed "thank yous" won't end after National Hotcake Day concludes.

In fact, NORMS is unveiling several "throwback" items on a special anniversary menu, including Pork Chops & Eggs.

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The limited-time selections will be available from Sept. 25 through Jan. 8, 2025.

A sweepstakes spotlighting the company's 75th anniversary — an "unforgettable Las Vegas experience" is the festive focus — is happening through Sept.; get the dates and details on this site.

Happy 75th anniversary, NORMS Restaurants!