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    3.8 (272 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Betty G.

    My husband wanted breakfast with waffles tonight so we decided to try this Denny's out. This Denny's has been here Forever but I don't remember eating before. Surprisingly, the restaurant is very large in the inside and very clean. Food was good. My husband got his eggs, bacon, sausage and waffles. The waffles were good. Well worth a trip here. I did the salmon dinner with broccoli, red potatoes, and dinner bread. The dinner bread was actually two pieces of garlic bread. They did a good job with this garlic bread. It had a nice perfect chew and you can tell it's not made from old bread. The salmon was a bit fishy but not too bad. Service was good.

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    Jerry H.

    Typical Denny's. Quick and decent service. The fry on the country fried steak was good but the gravy was a bit thick and bland

    The side of egg and meat with the value slam
    Michelle T.

    Denny's pancakes & coffee = top of the line. Wow this place is crowded on a Thursday afternoon! Do people not work?? (as I also sit there in awe). Our server was good, fast and checked on us throughout the visit. I saw a sign on the window about mimosas WOO HOO! Thank you Denny's. So I knew there had to be some type of value bfast but didn't see on menu, so when I asked our server, sure enough there is but its not advertised! $7 for two pancakes, eggs and meat. Great deal . They didn't have the big plate that comes with free coffee anymore. Bummer since coffee is $4! Food came out quickly and was hot & fresh and good as always. They are also on the Lake Forest BOGO gift card program so that's a nice plus. The restaurant was busy but clean, bright, and the employees were very helpful.

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    Frankie H.

    In celebration of the World Series Grand Slam, Denny's is currently offering its existing Rewards Members a FREE Original Grand Slam coupon in their account!! It's been years since I've eaten at a Denny's so this was a great stop at an old familiar place!! My Original Grand Slam includes 2 pancakes, cheesy eggs, 4 bacon slices, and an extra order of seasoned red potatoes. I placed an online order and went to pick it up 20 minutes later. It was also a curbside order so I had to call and let them know I was there. The gentleman who picked up the phone (I didn't see his name tag unfortunately) was quick! As soon as we hung up, he came walking out of the door with bag in hand and smile on face! He handed me my order and kindly thanked me for stopping by!! Thank you!! Overall, I'd give the meal a 3.5/5. I really enjoyed the seasoned red potatoes mixed with the bacon and cheesy eggs and the taste of tomato ketchup added a nice tasty balance. I don't know why, but the pancakes, however, had a weird "plasticy" taste to them. I'm not sure if something was thrown in the pancake batter, but it just didn't taste right to me. But other than that, I enjoyed the FREE gifted meal from Denny's and I'm thankful they shared it with its Rewards Members like myself! Thank you!!

    There is hair inside my plate
    Najmhe. M.

    The Hot Cocoa and the tea tasted good but there was hair or mustache on my plate and my son's egg doesn't taste good except for the country friend steak and hash brown and it also almost poisoned my son because his belly hurts! Don't visit this location! 1 STAR!!!

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    2 months ago

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    You get us. Thanks for stopping by and sharing the good vibes!

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    22 days ago

    Izzy the manager was amazing and accommodated our big group with in hours notice , Rosa our server was on it ! Thanks

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    So glad you had a great time! Your shout-out made our day.

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    Our hearts are full. Thanks for the kind word. Come back soon!

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    Big thanks! We aim to make every visit as awesome as you described.

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    5 months ago

    Donald nos atendió muy bien esta noche, súper amable y atento, excelente servicio gracias.

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    5 months ago

    Great service. Salmon was nice. Garlic bread was excellent. Fruit was fresh cut when ordered.

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    We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience with us! Thank you.

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    5 months ago

    Adrian was great! Everything came out fast and service was good. The kids really really enjoyed it.

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    4 months ago

    Dayana G was our server. We had a table of ALOT of people and she was on top of our service. She is awesome

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    Our hearts are full. Thanks for the kind words. Come back soon!

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    5 months ago

    Isabella was great !! Good service, and very ontop of her tables, dennys needs mote workers like her

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    5 months ago

    One of our favorite breakfast places. Great variety of food! Good price and great service by Isabela!

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    6 months ago

    Denny's El Toro road is a wonderful place to have breakfast with a culture of amazing attitude and service as well as a very good value.

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    Dayana was our awesome server, great service, hot food, plenty of coffee.

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    Snooty Fox

    Snooty Fox

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    happy plate! Two…read moreeggs. Toast. Those potatoes. the servers are fast! I'm coming back for the fried french toast.

    The place is such a cute spot. Outside doesn't look so flashy but don't let it fool you. Coming in,…read morethe air filled with lively chatter of families and friends over what smells like good home cooking. I loved the decor. (I didn't take photos). It feels like home away from home. Everyone here was friendly. And the staff are so welcoming. The hospitality was beyond. I came here with my mom and we both enjoyed it. My mom had ordered their fresh blueberry muffins and she enjoyed it along with her coffee. I didn't try the muffin this time because I wanted something savory. Next time for sure because it looks delicious. I had ordered the #1 on the menu choice of meat with eggs (any style). I ordered my plate with bacon, eggs over medium, with hash browns styled "Those Hash-browns" which has onions and bell peppers. (Not to be confused with house potatoes fyi). I also had it with a side of toasted sourdough. It had hit the spot for a breakfast plate and the price was very reasonable compared to other breakfast spots. The portions I feel were perfect. I took leftovers home (hash browns wise). I can't wait to come back with more family and friends and be able to just indulge in the yummy items of their menu. 11/10 for me. More than 5 stars to be honest. I'm glad we decided to stop here.

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    Forest Cafe

    Forest Cafe

    4.4
    (174 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    From South San Diego and we googled breakfast spots…read more.. Checked a few and decided on Forest Cafe for having great pictures and grwat reviews.. This place didnt disapoint. waffle tasted great. Not overcooked. Strawberries and Blueberries tasted fresh. Carne Asada Quesadill had great flavors. Cilantro and sour cream tasted good. Meat was good just hoe i asked it for. Great flavor over all. Green salsa on the side was spicy. Just the perfect amount of kick on the salsa. Definitely recommend this place. And Definitely will be coming back...

    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Forest Cafe. It truly felt like a hidden gem. It is a small cozy…read morespot and when we went after church there was hardly anyone there which made it even better. We originally found it through Yelp and saw people raving about the homemade food and it absolutely lived up to the reviews. I ordered the Denver omelet and it was excellent. The eggs were perfectly airy and creamy without being runny. The flavor was simple but spot on and the avocado paired really well with it. Nothing felt off or overdone. We also tried a few other dishes at the table. The chilaquiles were fantastic. The tortilla chips had a great crunch and were not soggy at all. Even though they looked heavily sauced in pictures the ratio was actually perfect. Enough salsa for flavor while still keeping the chips crispy. The salsa itself was very good and the egg on top was perfectly runny and yolky which was a big plus. The version with added cheese was also great. Service really stood out. One of our friends asked for no cheese on their chilaquiles and it accidentally came out with cheese. The staff handled it so kindly. They took it back immediately and as an apology one of the owners or cooks came out personally and brought us complimentary pancakes. That small gesture really showed how much they care. The owners were incredibly sweet and kept checking in asking if everything was good and sharing how much care and time they put into making everything homemade. You could genuinely feel that passion. Huge props to Forest Cafe. I would absolutely recommend it. A great little brunch and breakfast spot and definitely a place we will be coming back to.

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    Woody's Diner

    Woody's Diner

    3.3
    (437 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Came on a weds afternoon and service was 10/10. Plates came out hot and quick…read more We got a sampler appetizer without the zucchini lol. Was soooo good. 10/10 I got a Cesar salad 8/10. Had olives and tomatoes. I didn't read. Was hungry. I also got a chilli cheese dog. Got really soggy quick. 7/10. When we were leaving, there's a gumball machine and my husband only had 1 quarter. Our waitress heard that and I saw her pull out her wallet and tell me she had a quarter. Thought that was a really sweet gesture. Will be back bcuz of that!

    I'm not sure which was worse. The sour corned beef hash and the green roast beef in the french dip,…read moreor the disgusting behavior by the management. The corned beef was rancid and inedible. A normal response by any manager with a shred of common sense would be to apologize profusely and remove the charge from the bill. The waitress, upon consulting with "America" the manager, came back and offered 15% off that dish. Obviously we told her that was unacceptable and she disappeared and came back with an offer of 20%. I've never experienced anything like this. I mean the food was stale and she's going to negotiate the amount she's going to take off and still stick us with 80% of the price of the entree? Unreal. But wait, it gets worse. I was having trouble believing what a tiny amount of dry, tasteless roast beef was in my sandwich so I open it up and it's literally tinged with the green, shiny texture you see with rotten meat. I point it out as we begin to get in a heated argument as I can't believe what's transpiring and she literally says "Why did you eat part of it when you knew it was bad?" I wasn't aware that Woody's policy was be sure to open your sandwich prior to consuming to make sure it isn't green and rotten. Perhaps they should print that on the menu? Check for rotten meat prior to consuming. The argument continued as she produced an even worse, abusive attitude as she stormed off thinking somehow she had done right by the consumer after trying to make us pay 80% of the price when both entrees were inedible. You hear stories about how pathetic customer service has become in restaurants along with the deterioration of food quality and the doubling of prices over the last few years. The fact that the management of Woody's would put some abusive, clueless person in charge of managing this location tells you everything you need to know.

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    The Hat

    The Hat

    3.9
    (1.5k reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 1952

    The hat is a great classic greasy spoon for pastrami that originated in LA and has spread across…read morethe Southland. The restaurant in Lake Forest has plenty of seating in indoor and outdoor, and the staff are really nice. On this occasion I had Fries with pastrami and it was delicious! It is a little bit greasy, and I would've liked to have been able to order a smaller fries, because I ended up throwing away quite a bit of excess fries.

    We love The Hat but not today. They were efficient processing the lunchtime crowd and always…read morecheerful but the food and service suffered. The Pastrami Dip was messy before we dug in. The generous portion of small size onion rings were barely warm. Not good at all. Normally, we would have gone back and asked for fresh ones but we eat so few, we let it go. Our drink order never made it on the ticket. We went back and were cheerfully assisted. Finally, the dining room needed attention. Normally, there's an amazing woman constantly cleaning up but neither she nor anyone else was present. There were several messy tables that needed cleaning. Urp. There's something magical about this location that was sorely missing today. The Hat's Pastrami Dips and onion rings are a rare treat but today felt like punishment. We will come back when we start Jonesing for pastrami but don't think it'll be anytime soon. Our arteries may thank us but we are bummed.

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    Laguna Cafe and Spirits

    Laguna Cafe and Spirits

    4.6
    (587 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I had an excellent breakfast meeting with the VFW this morning. I just finished a delicious…read morehomemade lemon meringue pie that was gifted to me for my birthday. Laguna Cafe and their staff are excellent, especially Cindy and Joyla. I had a blueberry short stack of pancakes, with three link sausages. Best breakfast ever!!

    This place had so many good reviews that me and my husband decided to try it. When we walked in the…read morepeople there are so nice and friendly. As soon as we walked in they were very attentive and seated us right away. Very chatty and personable. The place was a small hole in the wall with family pictures of them and the resturant everywhere. I think this place is definitely loved by locals for the service - because they are really nice. Seemed like it's family owned. The reason for the two stars is honestly because the food just is not good. We go out to brunch every Sunday after church and love tasting new places, and I'm sorry to say that this honestly was the worst one. It seemed like someone who doesn't normally cook made our omletes. They were overcooked and cold and the potatoes tasted like they were left overs from the day before. They weren't crispy and soft in the inside - they weren't cooked all the way through. Food is very bland. It just doesn't seem like they have a chief - it's just a family member in the back cooking. It's sad because it looks like a family owned business and I wish their food was good. But it just wasn't. As much as they are so nice and friendly, you're paying a resturant for a good meal and it their food wasn't good. Maybe if they invested in a good chief it would really change their business!

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