According to the city of Lake Forest website, this Denny's participated in their gift card program, however when we tried to use the card at this location, the manager had no idea and told us they didn't take it. UPDATE: We were invited to return by their manager. The second visit was much improved and they did take our Lake Forest gift card. We will be back. read more

Great Breakfast, Great Service Thank-you!!! I had a great breakfast and service on Saturday morning Thankyou again.

Came for a late breakfast this morning. I ordered the 55+ Omelette ( bacon, cheddar cheese , tomatoes & onion). It came with English muffin and delicious crisp hash brown potatoes. The omelette was light and fluffy. Thee service was fast and excellent. Will be back soon. read more

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Came here for breakfast on Christmas Day. They were busy, but we got greeted and seated immediately. Shortly after we were sat, our server came by and offered assistance and was friendly. The entire team was dressed sharp and the place was maintained clean. We received our food within 10 minutes and got our coffees immediately. As others finished their meals, the tables were quickly bussed and reset for the next guests. Literally within 30 seconds. We ordered some eggs after and got them delivered quickly. This operation was very well run, and they were sure setup and staffed for success on a busy day for them. Kudos to the management and the team. I complimented the manager on the experience we had and he gave all kudos to his team like a true leader would. Fantastic Denny's! read more

Traya is a great server.! I went to brunch with my sister and mom today for my birthday and she took care of us. She is hard working and will always have a smile on her face. Thank you Traya! read more

ive had a bad experience with dennys in lake forest,ca. when i walked in there was 2 mexican guys...i was there between 2:30pm-3:00pm, i told them im ready, so one of the guys comes up to me , i told him im here to get a free bday meal...both of them were so rude and unprofessional...they said we dont do that.... read more

I ordered a cheese burger with just cheese and ketchup only. When I got the cheese burger, it was not what I ordered. The fries and burger were so greasy that I could only eat 1/4th of the food, it was the worst meal I've ever had. Plus, I had to go to the front counter and get my own napkins. I'm a disabled person having to go get my own napkins. I guess Dennys doesn't have properly trained cooks or waiters to assess handicap personnel. I normally don't write bad post about restaurants but the Dennys in El Toro off of El Toro rd get a absolute zero and I don't understand why they are still open. I'll be sure to warn my family and good friends never to visit this poor excuse of a restaurant ever again. read more

The waiter Donald and the dishwasher Cesar are very kind and attentive workers! I love their service and how kind they are. Cesar even though he is not a waiter he is very attentive as well to make sure everything is okay at our table every time we eat there! The manager there is also a very kind and friendly guy, always a pleasure to eat at Dennys. read more

I don't like chain restaurants. I avoid them at all costs but I have to say that I've been coming to this Denny's for breakfast for quite some time. The service is always excellent and this simple vegetable omelet with caramelized onions tomatoes peppers mushrooms and Swiss cheese was delicious. I asked for my hash browns extra crispy and that's what I got. I forced myself to finish the plate although I was full about halfway through. Good job read more

Denny's - Vegetable omelet with crispy hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Never going to this location ever again. My boyfriend and I went to this location to eat breakfast before we entered work. We got to this location at 7am and our food wasn't ready till 7:55 am. Cooking pancakes doesn't take an hour. read more

They turned me away because they do not honor the birthday value slam. I sat and waited for the woman server for 10 minutes even though the entire place was empty after I had already told the male host that sat me for water that is what I was ordering. They also waited on two walk-in customers and chatted the entire time before coming over. Worlds worst Denny's (service)! read more

Great comfort food, excellent staff, fun music always playing, and the women's restroom is consistently clean! Thank you, thank you!

Diana and I had lunch at Denny's Restaurant in Lake Forest. Isidoro the very nice manager and Alonso were super nice and friendly. I had the Bourbon Bacon Burger with fries. delish Diana had Mama's Pot Roast Bowl with garlic bread. Both are new menu items and amazing! For dessert I had; Strawberry Cheesecake with whipped cream. Ohh so good! We stopped another day. I had the Double Cheeseburger with fries also a new menu item. Diana had the Philly Cheesesteak Omelette. They both had a good combination of flavors! We are both fully vaccinated and hope to enjoy eating out again! Robert H. read more

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I've been coming to this Denny's for over seven years now, and the service has always been great. But Miriam? She's on another level. She's hands-down the best waitress there. She's always so quick and efficient when taking orders, and she's got this amazing way of staying one step ahead of you. Like, before you even notice your coffee or drink is running low, she's already there with a refill. It's like she has a sixth sense for what you need. Even on the busiest weekends or holidays, when the place is packed, she never misses a beat. She's always so attentive and makes sure everyone at her tables feel taken care of. I always ask to sit in her section because I know I'm in good hands. Honestly, if you're at this Denny's, you've got to get Miriam as your server.she's the best! read more

Food average but open many hours. Like norms better. It is close to home. Average service. Has senior menu.

Dayum people! Thai is one of the only dennys I enjoy going to. The employees treat me like family! It's always clean bros and also the ambiance is calm like it's like a family ambiance the good always good and over all it's clean! Love it my g"s love it read more

Denny's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This place is usually fast, clean, pleasant.............today, Brenda G our waitress. She was quick, very polite, very respectful to old people like us. She worked hard and acted in a way, most of us would hope our kids do. You cant say more than, she made our breakfast a great experience, it was great to see this quality of young person. Yeah, this location, the expectations are high, because they are always great read more

Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese are cooked to perfection. Friendly staff as is Jesse the manager.

We went in for a breakfast and their food was ok. This one star is for the lost jacket I went back in to retrieve but was told they didn't have it. We left the place like 5 mins then I quickly realized I have left my new black North Face jacket there. Called the manger immediately and asked him to check with the waitress D, I heard them talking over the phone and the manager said they have it so we quickly returned and was shown three cheap black vest/CK jacket/sweater then said thats all they had. Someone's got my jacket! So lame! read more

I ordered via grub hub and my order came so cold and we got 2 grand slams and they only gave one syrup??? Honestly never ordering here again. The pancakes are so rubbery it's gross read more

Estremadamente muy mal servicio. La comida la trajieron muy tarde y muy fria. El nombre del mesero es Donald . Todo el tiempo esta platicando con su conpañera de trabajo y daba la inprecion que esta coqueteando con la senorita y por esa rason estava muy distraido y no ponia atencion a los clientes y el servicio al cliente fue de lo peor. read more

I've been coming here for a few months now and my wife and I really enjoy it. We went of Sunday after church and dined-in. They are enforcing the mask and the social distancing. They are allowing dine-in inside and outdoor as well. Inside, they are limiting capacity and all the eating booth have a tall glass window (I believe) in between each booth. Staff wears masks at all times and sits are clean and sanitized in between customers. Staff is very friendly and professional. They treat you well and keep their distance. The food is really good, I always go for the lumber jack breakfast and coffee. My wife usually built a her own breakfast. We haven't been disappointed by the food or the service here so far. We are really thankful for the staff and management for keeping this restaurant location open for business and for following safety procedures to try to keep everyone safe. Parking is usually good, since some of the other restaurants around there and just doing pick up. read more

No AARP discounts Lake Forest Ca and Laguna Hills no discount from Dennys some times only 2 to 4pm read more

Great food! food actually came out fast, with good flavour. The service was also good. Our lady was friendly. And the guy at the front door as well. The atmosphere was friendly. bathroom were clean Only thing: maybe change the strawrs mine ripped after a first drink read more

Very clean, good hours, many breakfast choices. Would recommend. Good replacement choice now that Coco's is closed.

This is the worst service I have ever seen. I sat here for 38 minutes without being talked to. The food is fire tho , and so are the people.

Consistently bad service, long waits, overpriced, don't offer any of the menu deals offered at other locations, and food is prepared poorly. Decided to give them a shot again today and my food literally made me gag and nearly induced vomiting. I ordered a side of pancakes and a side biscuit with gravy. Clearly not many people order biscuits because the gravy had literal clumps of fat, was cooked in old oil that went bad, only 3 small bites of sausage, and the biscuits were raw. I took literally two bites and couldn't eat anymore because I was grossed out. The pancakes, a classic, were both burnt and had black spots from burnt food that had been cooked on the same grill previously. I ate what I could and left over 1/2. When we told our server we'd like our biscuits comped, he fought. He literally took a fork from someone at our table and cut the biscuit and scraped it (the gooey nature was visible at this point) and he argued about how if we want them "hard and burnt" we could have asked for that. He said he could comp that portion of the meal but it wasn't fair because we "ate the whole thing" referring to the two bites I had taken and forced myself not to spit back onto the plate. I wish I would have taken a picture of our meal because it was beyond disappointing, but even worse was the service. The manager at this location is a cheapskate and has clear anger issues -- not fit for the service industry. read more

i ordered a cheesecake slice for a delivery order. I did NOT add on strawberry to the cheesecake because i DONT like it. and somehow i still got some. tried scraping it off but you can still taste the nastiness of the strawberry. read more

I was in the area because I was set to take a standardized test at a local test center. I got there several hours early, so I decided to stop by here for some coffee. The place was pretty busy, so I decided to get my coffee to go. I went up to the cashier and ordered a simple iced black coffee. One of the workers came out of the kitchen ten minutes later, with a cup of hot black coffee. I politely told him that I ordered it iced, and if he could give me a tall cup of ice. He came out with a plastic cup and one ice cube. Sarcastically, he told me "there you go, now you can make your iced coffee." Passive aggressive, are we? I just told him to forget about it, I'm cancelling my order. He kept on going with the sarcasm, to which I responded in the same. I left and found another coffee source, which thankfully had better and stronger coffee. This place was clean enough, as was their restrooms. But their customer service was non-existent that day. I don't think I'll be back here, seeing as I don't live in the area nor have any business ties. But I did report the guy in question, so let's see what comes from that. read more

Denny's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Forest, California

We drove a little further because of the great Yelp reviews- and I'm glad we did!!! Really cool decor and super clean. Staff was great, friendly, and every single order was brought out correct and warm. And it was 4am! The French Toast was exceptionally good, and I'm picky! read more

Denny's - French toast was soooo good!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Every time I have been here it is a pleasant experience. The food is always delicious. Our server has been Israel. Israel is very kind, attentive, and has great customer service. I have tried the double cheeseburger, build your own slam, Oreo milkshake, wings, choconana pancakes, and Loaded nacho burrito. I recommend all of these items. It is a nice place to come with friends and family. I will be coming back. read more

Denny's - Loaded nacho burrito, double cheeseburger, Oreo milkshake, and wings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Forest, California

My adult son likes to go to Denny's. I agreed and we both had coffee and a grand slam meal. When I saw the bill was $52.61 with tax and tip, I said never again. It's just not worth it. I can make breakfast at home for the both of us for $7.46 including coffee ($2.50 for 2 eggs each and 2 eggs for the pancake mix, $1.50 for Kodiac pancake mix using water, $1.50 for 4 pieces of bacon, $1.67 for four sausage links, $0.29 for two coffees made at home). When they're charging more than seven times then my food costs that's ridiculous. read more

Wonderful service from Gabby. The food is always delicious. We eat here at least once a week .

I have to start by saying I didnt even remember this Dennys was here. I guess I am blinded by the Sizzler across from it.... I love me some Sizzler. Anyway, I met with a friend of mine in town for Christmas, on Christmas day and I remembered the commercial for Dennys on TV stating they were open. It was less crowded than I expected, I think... I dont know why, I figured a lot of people would go out to breakfast since they were open. I got there around 8 and there was no wait for a table. I ordered the Pumpkin Pecan Pie Pancake breakfast and it was delicious. I ate every single bite. The coffee was good, the service was awesome, and it was nice to have somewhere to eat Christmas morning. read more

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What has happened to this Denny's? I previously left a 5star review and had been dining her about once a month, but I this time was a total disaster. 'no we don't have zuccini' 'no we don't have sour dough bread' Then they served my meal on a tiny plate, smaller than my friend's plate. A little less than a handful of fries. My friend's "poached eggs" came in a little bowl that was filled with water; somehow the chef forgot how to poach an egg. A total disappointment. Maybe this store was sold to a new owner, or some tragedy happened, but I'm in no hurry to go back. read more

Was there on Sat Morning. Lots of take out orders but even my order (which was placed there) was ready in a few minutes. Ask the manager about the $6.99 slam special. Good price / value. One thing Weird, the Denny's site does not list this one open. Hope they fix that. read more

Denny's is always a good solid choice for breakfast, but this Denny's takes it to the next level. We bypass a closer Denny's to come here because the service is second to none. Our favorite server is Fernando and we can always tell we are not the only ones who enjoy his friendly service. People always come in and talk to him like he was an old friend. read more

Denny's - Build your own slam!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Forest, California

It has been about a year since I had been here and the grand slam breakfast was about $6 with a coke about $8 plus tip total $10. Same meal today $22 with tip. Staff was very friendly but the food quantity was down right poor. 2 strips of the thinnest bacon and tasteless, 2 lukewarm eggs, hash browns and 2 pancakes. It took several minutes to get the maple syrup to come out of the bottle due to the limiter they had on it. Not worth $22 at all which would explain why at almost 6 pm they were empty. Sorry Denny's but you have lost my money. read more

The meal was pretty good, the service was perfect, but I found it strange that they were just playing Mexican music in a Denny's breakfast restaurant. Lake Forest is an extremely diverse city; one can literally look around the restaurant and see all races present. I could understand if this was a Mexican restaurant, but it is not, and a neutral option (like jazz) in this atmosphere would make all feel welcomed which be a better option. read more

The best kale smoothie and great service. The restaurant was clean and I like the booth setup.