I have been to many dinners that serve breakfast, but the Dennys in Newcastle has been the most horrid restaurant I have been to in my existence on this planet. I walked in and was sourly greeted by a waiter and aggressively walked to a booth that had not been cleaned yet with my two friends. A strange sweet smell came from the booth as we sat down on the sticky seats after wiping them down to the best of our ability. We ordered our food and were forced to wait an hour, and when it got to our table, it was the wrong dishes and we were forced to wait another 30 minutes. Our dishes were bland and flavorless and on top of all of that it was not warn. This is not a dinner that I recommend anyone goes too. This has been one of the worst experiences I have had in a while. Compared to the other dinners like IHOP or other Dennys in fact, this is substantially worse. read more

Pretty low expectations for Dennys. Keep the coffee coming and bring the food on time. Somehow even though the place wasnt that busy the management and staff were constantly frantic. The food was late and poorly cooked. The coffee cup sat unfilled and the waitress never asked to refill it. We were missing forks and napkins but even after a request for more, they never came. We kinda had to go and get the stuff ourselves. Not sure what the dealio is here. If the outside looks like this what does the kitchen look like! read more

(sigh)... I'm giving up one of my best kept secrets here... My husband and I enjoy this Denny's every weekend and we order the same meal every time. To the point that Rudy (the manager) auto-seats us at our usual table out of habit. We found this to be quite endearing and this type of response towards repeat customers is a lost art. It's just one of the reasons why we tend to stick with this Denny's. Additionally, no matter how often we order the same dish... it will taste exactly the way we expect. This Denny's is consistent. This is a routine we have come to enjoy as a couple over a cup of joe, good conversation and primo people-watching as sometimes hilarity will ensue (smh... humans). Anyway... besides the point. The consistency this Denny's has given to us, coupled with their recognition of our repeat business makes this a comfortable experience. Oh, and the view ain't bad either. read more

This has the best view of the Sacramento valley and the nicest management ever!!! He is always so friendly and personable!

we got greeted and seated right away.the waitress sorry i forgot her name? on monday around 4 pm ,was so nice and smiled at every customer!we ordered the avacodo burger so good. got the season fry's just ok ? my husband got reg fry's his were thicker and better. i wanted strawberry milk shake but they didn't have any vanilla ice e?my husband got the chocolate one! very good we shared! would definitely go back good service to the waitress read more

My boyfriend and I visited this Dennys yesterday and were waited on by Ms. Carol. My boyfriend got the super bird with scrambled egg on his sandwich and I got a BYOB burger. Carol happily waited on the two of us and I just have to say I am so eager to say how nice this woman is. She had the best attitude I've seen since covid started. Her customer service is out of this world. She was also interacting with a regular and his son, having the cutest conversations with them! When we left she told my boyfriend we are a lovely couple and this made us smile! Thank you Carol for your awesome service and smiles! We will definitely be back! read more

Denny's in Newcastle gets an A. The grand slam was good. I had pumpkin pancakes. Yum! Prices are very good. The decor was updated and clean. Server was very nice. read more

Denny's - Diners Near Me - Newcastle, California

I mostly stop by Denny's for their breakfast specials. $4 for biscuit and gravy, eggs and hash browns is a steal! It was delicious. My server was very nice and helpful. This location seemed to have some trouble handling the crowd that was in at 10 am. They were definitely flustered and the manager seemed to be trying to focus on 20 things at once and failing or doing half assed work at all of them. The bathroom for men was a locking single door apparently. All I wanted to do was wash my hands. Overall, I think I'll back if I'm in the area. read more

I've been to multiple Denny's around the country. New Mexico, Texas, Seattle, hell even in Florida. This Denny's that is in my home state is something else though, and not the good something. When my family and I walked in, the hostess greeted us and sat us down immediately. I think he might have been the manager because he gave the vibe and confidence of one. He gave us some time to look at the menu which was nice then he took our order. Once it was ready he brought it out to us. Not even 5 minutes later did he bring out the check to us. Now don't get me wrong, the speed and swiftness of getting us seated and taking our order and receiving the food was great, but it felt like he just wanted us to hurry up and leave. Every other table he sat down, he greeted them with a smile and enthusiasm like you should but for us, it was like we were that family member that was annoying that you don't want to say hi to but have to out of respect. The food wasn't too bad but my eggs were undercooked for a scrambled and my friend's food was over cooked for an omelet. We both ate our food because we don't waste but still wasn't the best I've had at a Denny's. read more

We came to support local businesses. Food was good and reasonably priced. Eating out on the patio was nice. The only drawback was the service but Overall we love eating at Denny's. Really enjoyed the food. read more

The waitress took our order .. left us for 30 minutes and we went to get up to leave Shes like oh, I just asked him to start your order . We told her to cancel it. Terrible service . Nice one chick. Definitely don't recommend this place I won't be coming back . Huge waist of time . All we ordered were some hash browns and some pancakes . She straight up forgot about us . Get some real employees read more

Service was amazing I think his name is Rudy, he is the general manager amazing with our kids and the rest of the customers in the establishment. read more

Red Velvet puppies. -yummy red powdered balls. Turkey Stuffing melt with special name -a ok Ring Burger" -really good.. It's Denny's people! Barbara, the Watress, Hostess, Busser Extraordinare at the time was Fantstic!! read more

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Very bad service never coming back again, came with my family and they told me they can serve us because we're a big party. I observed they have only one person working. read more

Walked in with the family and stood in front of the waitress station for 5 minutes. Plenty of people saw us there but we were never seated. After looking at all the others sitting there with menus open we opted to try our luck at Mel's. (In which we were seated immediately and their restaurant was very busy). Who knows if it was just a bad day for them but it looks like they definitely need more help. read more

First of all they were blatantly racist. Horrible service Would give negative stars if possible, order was wrong. waited an hour for cold food on a dirty plate. read more

I couldn't get anyone to wait on me!! I was about 25 minutes early for a meeting. I'm diabetic, so I thought a greasy burger from Denny's would be perfect. No go!! Sat at the counter for 10 minutes and no one asked what i wanted. Such bs!! I'm still hungry and hope i don't pass out going home!! The nerve!! And I'm an older woman, dressed for a business meeting. So, no health issues!! Just as i thought. Denny's sux!!! read more

I don't usually eat at Denny's but I had some car trouble and it was the only restaurant around. The food at this particular Denny's was very fresh and served very promptly. The mashed potatoes were real potatoes and not instant..I was very pleasantly surprised by the great service and good food!! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone!! read more

Those of us who have been around for a while know that Denny's has had its ups and downs. Well, this Dennys is definitely an up. Perfectly located right off the 80 freeway before you reach Auburn, this diner is a great choice for travelers. You walk in and are greeted by friendly staff. It's a very warm feel and standard Denny's decor, but with some cool touches like a jukebox. The booths are comfortable. Our waitress tended to us right away. Food was really good. Service good. Atmosphere good. What more could you want? read more

I drive from Bay Area to Reno quite often! 3 out of 5 times they are closed " for maintaining" very inconvenient and only place to sit down for a meal between Roseville and Reno! Good luck for you Denny's lovers read more

Staff is under trained to deal with more than four tables. Where are the managers? Food was typical for Denny's and overheard other table say no don't send it back I'm starving. read more

This Denny's is consistently good. It's been remodeled and has a nice fresh new look. Without meaning to demean Denny's - this just doesn't seem like a Denny's - more like a nice Mom & Pop restaurant. They have a large menu, with all the traditional favorites (meatloaf, spaghetti, pot roast, chicken tenders) and they're constantly improving and adding breakfast entrees. A couple of their new-ish items are: 1) Crazy Spicy Sizzlin' skillet. LOVE THIS! 2) Bourbon Chicken Sizzlin' skillet. Yummm For Seniors (55+) they have a value menu which is awesome and lower priced. Best of all, IMO, they offer breakfast 24 hours a day. I tend toward the skillets and omelettes more than the pancake featured items - but they have all sorts of varieties of those - some of which are very creative! I don't know why, but in the past two years this restaurant has had a fair amount of wait staff turnover. I can guarantee you this it's not because anyone they've hired wasn't great! We consistently get outstanding service there. I tend to tip a little more here because they work just as hard as wait staff at places that cost twice as much and tips are based on meal cost. A friend of mine recently put Denny's down and I asked them when was the last time they were in one..... answer: "20-25 years ago". I told them to check it out - it wasn't this restaurant (Newcastle) but they were pleasantly surprised at food quality and cost. read more

Very impressed in all aspects. I've been in the restaurant business for well over 30 years so I'm hard to please to say the least. Dad and I drove from Citrus Heights and the banana milkshake was worth the trip alone. It was one of the best I've ever had, perfect consistency, nothing worse than a shake too thick to drink from a straw. Our burgers where well above average. Very friendly staff. I couldn't have asked for better service from Cherri. Job well done guys, we will be back. I wish the Denny's down the street was as good. Thank You Cherri read more

Hostess refused to wear a mask the whole time we were there for a meal.

we got there and the place was a mess with tables full of dirty dishes. Finally were seated and for a hour and a half got to watch the waitress Martha trying to run the whole restaurant by herself. There was a assistant manager NICKY there which did NOTHING to help out. She did not buss any of the tables nor helped with the people who had to wait to check out. Heard her say many times to Martha " I got your back " but did not see it happen. So when other people started to come in they were told they was not taking any more customers and sent them away. The phone rang off the hook {maybe to go orders} but it did not get answered. It took a hour and a half to get our meal. I did hear they had 4 people call in but if the assistant manager would have pitched in it would have helped. I even watched her drop some silverware and never attempted to pick it up so as to prevent someone falling due to it being there. I even took pictures!!!! We come here quite often, and this was very sad to see. If it continues, I can see this place closing down due to poor management and no one to work. read more

I love Denny's food, but I do NOT know how this location stays open. There is only one hostess/waitress working the entire restaurant. The lady is mean and is contrary to every comment that we made. We had to seat ourselves which was fine, it took forever to order, and the food was slow to be delivered. On top of that, they nickel and dime you for all the extras ranch, gravy, etc. Once the meals finally arrived, it was a mixed bag on taste and preparation. The kids loved their meals - spaghetti and chocolate chip pancakes got a thumbs up. The bourbon burger was well received. The biscuits and gravy were a huge mistake. The biscuit was a hockey puck; couldn't even cut through it. Location is close to home so this is a total bummer. I will not be back soon - boo! read more

This is THE BEST DENNYS ever. Food is always consistent staff is out of this world for kindness, class and personality.

Me and my daughter went here to have a good dinner. We had just sat down when the place was empty (just one other family but that was it). We ordered and got our drinks. It has been about 5-10 minutes since we ordered when people started showing up, 2 other family's, and a few couples. We expected to get our food soon. Other people started ordering. Fast forward, it had now been about 40 minutes since we ordered when other people started getting their food before us. People were already done eating by the time we got our food. Food was honestly good, but service was terrible, we sat there without any refills for 30 minutes. Don't recommend. read more

Listen, we love this Denny's. Living in Newcastle, there aren't many options for going out to dinner. This location is always clean and has the sweetest servers who take care of you (or have your table ready if you're a regular!) and we always appreciate the good care. The food is good, always dependable. Sometimes they get pretty busy in there, but we rarely ever wait for a table. read more

Well, yes, Denny's. Has been around since dirt--but from the minute I walked in to the Denny's In Newcastle Ca, I felt welcomed. now I have been to various Denny's in the past, but during these times, feeling "welcomed" is sometimes a difficult feeling to find. not only was I welcomed by a waiter, but even the customers that were dining there nodded in agreement and we're smiling. just an "on day"? Well I have been there 3 times recently and have met with always the same feelIngs. the food, well, is Dennys style, and as far back as I can remember was satisfactory but I did miss those little pitchers of different flavored syrups!! I did notice repeat - looki like, perhaps they came there every day, or at least regularly. the tables and general area was clean, as well as the restrooms. many thanks to Crystal, and Antonio, and the others who work there for their kindness. oh yes, and the coffee-- seemingly is unchanged, strong and potent. the prices are ridiculously low, and leave money left over for a fat tip. the Denny's in Grass Valley is gone, but I took my kids there every Sunday, and I remember it being the same as Newcastles-- complete with the stuffed animal machine that you dropped pinchers down to hopefully get the toy you wanted.--still there! give 'er a try if you are so inclined-especially if you are looking for something different that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, and leaves you with good feelings. read more

We ordered a coffee, the mug was disgusting. The manager said "coffee stain". The true is that was a DIRTY cup. Also the restroom has mildew on the walls. read more

Denny's - We ordered a coffee, the mug was disgusting. The manager said "coffee stain". The true is that was a DIRTY cup. - Diners Near Me - Newcastle, California

Best diner around! Carol is the best waitress out there and you can always count on great service from her! Absolutely wonderful view and good fresh food :) read more

Does anybody else enjoy passing their time by reading the calorie count menu at Denny's? There are a few things on there that could keep you fed for days. Increadible. It may not be healthy, but it is delicious. And the new value meal is awesome! $4 gets you the fried cheese melt, a work of cullinary brilliance! A grilled cheese with 4 mozarella sticks inside? Ridiculous! And it even comes with fries! This Denny's is pretty much like any other. Nice proximity to 80, and the back parking lot has a lovely view of the valley. No problems with service. read more

Denny's - the infamous (and amazing) fried cheese melt!! - Diners Near Me - Newcastle, California

Great food and service every time!!! Been coming here almost every Friday since the beginning of the year and have never had an issue. Rudy and his staff are so fabulous!! They treat you like family. The food is always on target. It is always perfect!!! Can't wait till come again next week. read more

Best place for simple breakfast. Staff is super friendly. Great service, great food, great price.

Well ended up leaving do to no waitress ever taking our order ...the hostess/waitress sat my son and I at a table said she'd be back and walked around pouring coffee and even went to the table right behind us and asked if everything was ok then walked passed us and glanced at our closed menus ...mind you she still hasn't even asked if we would like a drink and 10 minutes of sitting there we were thirsty and ready to order she walked by a few times and then went to a table across the room and started taking their order so we got up and left!! If she would have a least got us something to drink we would have waited but she was RUDE so No I don't recommend this place...I don't know her name ...she was a Heavy set blonde read more

**Review is on server** Our server was Carol she was super sweet, friendly, and fast. She listened attentively while my son Michael talked her ear off how we have been up since 4 in the morning and we are on our way to the snow and it was his brothers bday. And he managed to say it all in one breath. .. ok maybe 2. Lol she always made sure are drinks were filled. I wish all servers where as friendly and courteous as her. read more

The chicken fried steak or it's gravy, gave my Husband and sister-in-law food poisoning. They were violently sick for hours after eating here. read more

I had breakfast with my Mom and her friend at this location (hadn't been there in a very long time). I must say, the decor has been updated, everything with the service and food was spot on. I'd like to give our server Crystal a shout-out for excellent service. She was really busting her hump because it was somewhat busy. Didn't miss a beat - remembered a couple of weird things I ordered (without having to remind her), had no problem substituting fruit for my elderly friends, she was amazing. The manager was also excellent, he greeted us when we arrived and thanked us when we departed. 500 stars for customer service, the food was great, reasonably, priced, etc. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. read more

Kaley is an amazing person. Coffee was full all the time. Lumberjack slam was cooked to perfection. Everything was clean. This is the best Dennys anywhere. Huge thanks. read more