This Denny's spot across from Mile Square Park has been a favorite diner for me over the years. I've gone here for their yummy buttermilk pancakes (breakfast served all day), late night outings with friends, good 'ol diner classics like Meatloaf and Spaghetti when everywhere else seems closed. Service is great whether you dine-in or take-out. Hugo, the manager here - seems to always be working, even on Thanksgiving when I last stopped by - and is a friendly face to greet you when you come in. The rest of the staff here are friendly, like Sahiry (sp?) who always checks in on me when I dine-in for coffee refills - warm and genuine care and service. Restrooms are clean, booths and the interior are also well maintained. After what was a disastrous Thanksgiving at home, I found my way over to this Denny's to get an order of their Thanksgiving dinner plate to go. Don't knock on the Denny's Thanksgiving Turkey Plate - it's pretty decent for the cost and what you get. Generous slices of turkey, stuffing, real mashed potatoes, and broccoli. What I really like about Denny's is their takeout game is at a whole different level. It's none of the boring Styrofoam that gets stuff all over the place. The takeout container is multi-level, and designed to keep food separated as intended. This keeps food fresher, and provides a great presentation for takeout. Plenty of parking up front and behind the restaurant - I actually prefer the parking lot entrance/exit behind this Denny's, as opposed to the more messy one near Ini - as you don't have to be on the lookout for people who are trying to pull a u-turn from Brookhurst, instead of turning into the plaza. Saw a few nearmisses here in my short visit. This is my favorite Denny's - always a great go-to spot when craving pancakes! read more

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Classic . Clean . Home away from home . The gentlemen servers were polite and fast . Taste like your American auntie made it for you . read more

Denny's - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

So disappointed!! I can't blame door dash at all!! I use to like this place but after today I will not door dash or even go inside. I never hope an employee or manager gets an order like this!! DISAPPOINTING.. This was a Mother's Day lazy breakfast choice & this is what I got.. read more

Denny's - Nice picture right! - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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The best late night snack spot!! I always go here every time I'm out and about. They open 24/7 I believe and their food just hits at 12 am. Their portions are great and flavors are really good too! Everything is well seasoned and I love how they have breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. ORDERS: - Mile High Denver Omelette - Southwestern Benny - Strawberry Pancake Puppies - Mozzarella Cheese Sticks My fav was the eggs benny. The egg was super runny. Perfection! The moz sticks were so cheesy. The omelette is a classic! The strawberry puppies were a hit! So unique and delicious! read more

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Awesome first-rate dinner was amazing chicken fried steak amazing my server and wonderful" Leo "was very nice, delicious food wonderful. Service is amazing.. Thanks read more

Denny's - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I usually don't leave reviews but I'm African American , dreads, tall, I usually go in right before I hoop or go on my morning runs. About a month ago I went in to use the restroom like I've had plenty of times before guy name Leo stops me says the restroom was only for customers , I told him he's the first and only employee who has ever said that to me which is when he said it was fine for me to use the restroom . That experience made me feel uncomfortable so I stayed away from the restaurant for a month . Today I came back to use the restroom, Leo with no issues lets me use the restroom but I made sure to bring in money for I knew exactly who he was. After my work out , I came back, asked to use the restroom one last time before I headed home and he tells me I have to be a customer , so I pull out cash offering to buy something and then he says "it's fine you can use the restroom ", not sure if he thinks I'm homeless but It gave me a sense of feeling unwanted and if I was going to purchase a meal anywhere it wouldn't be from a place that made me feel this way. Now he is the only one that's made me feel this way , and the first time I figured it was a bad day, but now I believe it's just him and sad thing I think his tag said manager lol although I appreciate him allowing me to use the restroom I just didn't appreciate the struggle to do so, HES THE ONLY EMPLOYEE WHO GIVES ME A HARD TIME, and if spending money is a issue , I am a working man, I will buy a few pancakes if that means I get to use the restroom . read more

This is my comfort spot! Waiters are always kind, and you get seated quite quickly. Place is kept well and never feels dirty. Bathrooms are clean too. read more

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Denny's is the perfect late night spot for me and my friends when we're craving something warm and hearty. Of course, we come not expecting the food be up to a Michelin star restaurant but it definitely hits the spot (sometime i find myself thinking about the wild alaskan salmon in the middle of the day) But what makes every visit more and more memorable is Patty, the sweetest server known to mankind. I can't stress enough the love and care she puts towards each conversation with her customers. I've only been to Denny's twice at night and I think it says enough when I remember her on my second visit. Dear Denny's CEO/Corporate, if you're reading this, please give Patty a well-deserved raise!! P.S. im writing this as I sit waiting for my wild alaskan salmon after a long day at universal studios hollywood horror nights, and ive got nothing but princess treatment from Patty thank you Patty! We appreciate you SOOO MUCH!! read more

Denny's - cali taco skillet, Bourbon Chicken Skillet - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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Looking at Denny's as we drove home on Brookhurst and since it is a fish day Friday, we decided to try the new offering here of Fish and Chips. The lovely missus and I were served attentively by Armando. I chose a scoop of the Denny's mashed potato rather than the nicely cut thick French fries. It was a good meal of three battered fish portions and Broccoli for the vegetable. Two sliced garlic butter toast was also on a side dish. There was enough of a portion for the missus to ask for a container to take home. My dinner meal was a perfect portion and as much as I like a sweet dessert, we decided to skip the treat. Denny's Fish meal was a good choice with great service and a nice booth to watch traffic on the busy street. read more

Denny's - Fish and no Chips... but a scoop of Mashed Potatoes. - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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I just came here today. And I was having a pretty stressful day but Mrs.Patty is an amazing server and she gave us such an awesome service that she brighten my night The place was very cozy and comfortable. All the food came out fast and it was delicious. I love the classic mozzarella sticks and marinara sauce. It's simple but super yummy! Thank you so much again to Mrs.Patty. She always has a bright smile and super friendly and professional I will definitely come back again! read more

Denny's - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I used to love visiting this Denny's location. I've given 5 stars for nearly all of my visits to this restaurant in the past. Unfortunately, in November 2021, I got sick after eating certain eggs at this place and it took 2-3 days for me to get better. I haven't come back ever since. Please do better. read more

I just wanted some fried eggs, toast, and hash browns. A TV ad announced Denny "slams" starting at $5.99. I remembered their once upon a time ad "$1.99 you're out of your mind!" slams way back when. These specials are all day. I came here in late afternoon on Sunday. White toast comes with this 2 egg special but he gave me wheat. The eggs tasted great on top of the buttered toast. The hash browns were the way I like them. THIS is a great special! (I wish that they would add another egg!) Thank You Denny's! read more

I'm a picky eater, but one of my favorite dishes from D is the Bourbon Chicken Skillet. I've been eating the same thing for 10 years. Today was my first time at this location, and there was only one waitress working, but she was very nice and friendly. However, the food is what concerns me. It was the worst chicken skillet I've ever tasted. They served it plain (no bourbon sauce), so I thought it was just steamed vegetables with grilled chicken. I had to ask for the sauce and mix it in myself, then pour it over the chicken. To my surprise, the chicken tasted like it had been soaked in salt water. I did my best to eat the first piece and gave up on the second. Very disappointed. read more

Denny's - Bourbon Chicken Skillet. - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I don't know, man. I used to love Denny's growing up. Now it's just overpriced for the food they serve, and the quality isn't what it used to be. I still remember the $1.99 "Are You Outta Your Mind" Grand Slams from back in the day -- those were the glory days. These days, the hash browns usually come out overburnt (and probably carcinogenic at this point), the over-easy eggs are cooked past runny, the fried fish in the fish and chips tastes stale and chewy, and the omelettes don't even have enough filling -- even the "meatlovers" ones. To top it off, the iced tea tastes watered down. At least the parking lot is still wide open... though that's probably because no one really goes here anymore. read more

Now I can't lie I love myself some pankcakes and waffles but Dennys is really GREAT to anyone wondering, I'm always satisfied, the ambiance is pretty nice I might add. read more

I don't usually leave Yelp reviews, but our experience today absolutely deserves one--thanks entirely to Joseph! From the moment we walked in, Joseph greeted us with a warm smile and positive energy that instantly made us feel welcome. He was incredibly attentive without being overbearing, refilled our drinks before we even had to ask, and made great recommendations from the menu (the Moons Over My Hammy hit the spot!). You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in what he does. Even when the restaurant got a little busy, Joseph handled everything with calm professionalism and a great sense of humor. He really went above and beyond to make sure our meal was perfect. Denny's, if you're listening--Joseph is a gem and deserves all the recognition. We'll definitely be back, and you can bet we'll be asking for him again! read more

Decided to take the family back to the Denny's I used to frequent over 20+ years ago when I used to live in the area. The interior decor has obviously gone thru an upgrade since the 90's and looks great. There was an initial strong odor of possibly cleaning product as soon as we walked but it went away eventually or we just got used to it. Service was friendly but a little slow likely due to not enough staff? Our waitress was nice but seemed very busy as the only one working in our area. Our food arrived without any utensils and she was gone before we realized it. The food we ordered was your standard breakfast fare that's hard to screw up. 4 stars because my omelette was perfect and our waitress hustled and did her best. read more

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You no longer get the metal cup with the rest of your shake. So you only get the glass that holds maybe 8oz. read more

Denny's - Milk Shakes - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I came in on a really busy Saturday morning. The was staff still prompt and provided great service. Roberto and Kenneth were excellent! My son ordered a few modifications from the kids menu items and they had no problems making it happen. read more

Okay listen!! Dennys is just your typical late-night diner. The food is pretty good, just the usual pancakes, eggs, sausages, skillets, etc. However, if you come on a lucky day and see Patty, she will turn a 7/10 experience to a 11/10 experience. She takes the time to converse and get to know her customers. It's so rare for restaurants, especially diners, to have employees with such professionalism and care towards their customers. It is currently 3:53 am, i am sitting in Denny's right now; my mind is blown. the service is spectacular and this is just the thing i needed after a long day. Thank you Patty for all of your help, and thank you dennys for hiring Patty and for being open so late!! read more

My family and I have been coming here for years !! Great staff especially when we're served by Sahiry! She always has a positive attitude, very friendly. We love it here and highly recommend this location. read more

I arrived here at 1am and was quickly seated. My friend and I ordered their grand slammich and the bacon chicken ranch sandwhich. We were both so satisfied with our meals. I loved the seasoned, well done fries that came along with my bacon chicken sandwhich and the grand slammich is a classic you canNOT go wrong with! Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here and service very attentive! read more

Denny's - Bacon chicken ranch sandwhich - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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This is one of our go-to spots for breakfast after a nice work out. Steak and eggs My server is always Sahiry and she is the absolute best!! Every time we come early in the morning, she always greets us with a smile and good energy, especially at 6am. She is always attentive and on point! Great service and great food read more

Food was great as always. Sahiry was a sweetheart and very attentive to our table. She was very welcoming and made the experience much more memorable . read more

Very disappointed that they no longer do the birthday meal with your ID. They said you have to receive it via email which I never did. They are extremely overpriced now compared to Norms or other local cafes for breakfast. It was pretty busy when we were there and the server was nice. But with the increased prices and smaller portions, and the app and email push, we might not return that often. Very noisy as well read more

Casual dine in place with reasonable price. We have breakfast here sometime as my som likes this place. We tried many type of dishes and Overall good! read more

I went here with my family for lunch I had the T bone steak n eggs and all the food at the table was unbelievably salty. I couldn't even bare to eat it. The service was ok. Ambience was alright. But when we got to cashier they had the audacity to tell us they don't put any salt on their food like what? read more

every morning for seven months, SAHIRY .M. has been our waiter and she has done a phenomenal job That is why we keep coming back. Thank you for your service. SAHIRY,M thank you read more

Made a doordash pickup order at this Denny's. I got a build your own grand slam with pancakes. Upon coming home, I realized that they didn't include butter and syrup. Not a big deal. However, as I was eating my pancakes, I bit into something hard. I spit it out and found a piece of metal. There were multiple small metal pieces that looked like they came from steel wool. Maybe from cleaning a grill or something It was all embedded into my pancakes. I contacted the Denny's and was unable to get ahold of the manager... only the supervisor who was only able to offer a recook of my food. This is unacceptable. Pieces of metal could cause tears in my digestive tract. I hope that no one else eats whatever was made on that grill and gets sick. I didn't want to eat any of my meal after this incident. read more

Denny's - Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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They say they are open 24/7. I showed up cause I just got back in town and was hungry at 11:30pm. The restaurant was full of patrons and when I went inside the female night manager said sorry we are closed. When I asked if that was a new thing since they are normally open she said it's because they are understaffed. The feeling I got is they just didn't want to work. Can Dennys please make a sign with the proper hours of operation. I figure if they close early that is going to be lost profits. Or maybe the manager on duty just needs some more proper training or "guidance" on proper operating hours. read more

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Management was really rude and made our experience awkward. We basically got kicked out for not ordering a lot. The atmosphere was really negative and they cancelled our order. Wouldn't recommend people to come here because they gave us really bad vibes and ruined our great night before we got kicked out. I don't think we were being rude. We just came in to hang out w friends and got cussed out in Spanish and treated horribly read more

This place has amazing service it's clean. The bathrooms are clean. The manager is super awesome. My food came out fast. My food was amazing. My waiter was on top of everything. My T-bone steak was tender as can be. I just always have a really good experience here and I just wanted to definitely put out a review read more

Recently visited and must say we were quite impressed with our server Kenneth W. He was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. It was a Sunday morning, rather busy but still Kenneth managed to handle his tables very well! read more

We have only been to this Denny's once. We don't tend to get to Fountain Valley that often, but we are sure glad we stopped for breakfast there. It was just great. The place is neat and clean and the staff is super friendly. We were so happy. The coffee was hot and refilled. Thank you. We loved their lunch items even though it was morning. They have some great sandwiches and their egg dishes are really good. We tried gravy for the first time here and it was very good and great for dipping as well. We liked everything about this Denny's and will stop there again. read more

We have been coming to this Dennys for over 5 years. Hugo the manager is amazing. Always so kind and welcoming. All of the staff is kind and friendly. Whitney is great too always smiling and helpful. Joseph is also incredible. Always super friendly, makes sure to check on us, makes us feel like family. Thank you Hugo and Joseph!! You guys are amazing! Plus the restaurant is clean, food is always great and quick service. They are always on top of filing our drinks and making sure everything is good. read more

First time at this Denny's and the service was great. Cesar helped us and was attentive and helpful. The cashier Hugo was very nice and welcoming. Thank you for such a great experience. New AARP member. read more

All this for freacking $17 lmao, this is not fogo de chao, the quality is also mediocre. read more

Denny's - Diners Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Never in my life have I had a poor experience before I even sat down at the table. I walked in. No one greeted me out of the 3 gentlemen at the front. I asked to use the restroom before being seated and was told to hurry up and not make a mess , because apparently as I was told a lot of people make a mess, ok .thank you for making me embarrassed and feel like a child . I used to restroom and then promptly left. This is probably top five of worst experiences at a restaurant I've ever had and I didn't even get eat here.. read more

Sahiry was our server and she was great. She was quick, she refilled our drinks promptly. She was very sweet. Best Dennys in SoCal

Food is ok for breakfast. There are a lot of options and big portions. The bacon is less to be desired. Get there early on weekends or expect to wait a long time. The parking can get crowded too since there are several restaurants and businesses in this plaza. read more