Denny&#x27;s

The Diner is a popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant near Universal Studios. It is known…read morefor its New York style comfort food and creative breakfast and brunch dishes. It is a family owned restaurant founded by New York natives who noticed a gap in Central Florida for high quality, authentic New York style diner food. The original location opened on Universal Boulevard in the Lake Cay area, near Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. The restaurant quickly became popular with both locals and vacationers looking for an alternative to the standard hotel breakfast buffet. Following the success of the Universal Boulevard location, the owners expanded to additional Central Florida locations, including Lake Buena Vista and Dr. Phillips. The Diner has gained attention for its creative twists on classic comfort food. One of its signature dishes is the Bennyffle a combination of Eggs Benedict served over a waffle. The menu also features specialty cereal pancakes, including Fruity Pebbles and Oreo Crunch, along with classics such as chicken and waffles. In July 2026, the Universal Boulevard location even became the center of a viral national news story after a family of seven including children reportedly walked out on a $298.47 breakfast bill. The story highlighted how hard family businesses work and how an incident like this can affect them. I recently met up with a group of friends at The Diner for brunch. The Diner can get crowded, and they do not take reservations. I am grateful that one of my friends arrived very early to wait for a table for our group. The diner offers a selection of coffee drinks as well as alcoholic beverages, making it a festive spot for brunch. Since I had a long day ahead, I stuck with coffee and ordered the signature chicken and waffles. The combination was delicious. The crispy, savory fried chicken was the perfect partner to the soft, buttery waffles, while the warm, sweet maple syrup contrasted to the salty chicken. It was a very large portion and I really enjoyed my meal. The service was excellent, and the staff were very accommodating when we needed several separate checks. I loved my visit to The Diner, and the experience was made even better by sharing brunch with a great group of friends. Good food, friendly service, and even better company made for a memorable morning.

(July 28) Where do…read moreyou go to meet up with a group of Yelpers who are all about food?! Well, that was my dilemma! After searching yelp for a breakfast/lunch place, The Diner seemed to hit the mark. They do not take reservations and your entire party must be present when your table is ready. I arrived early and put my name on the list so by the time everyone arrived, our table was ready! Heather was our server and she was amazing. She made our experience here easy & stress free. The 6 of us were able to chat, catch up, eat and drink in a timely manner. We were not rushed which is always a plus. I ordered the Belgium waffle with a scrambled egg & an ice mocha latte. Perfect amount of food for me. Ariel ordered the fried chicken and waffles which was huge. A few ordered the chicken Caesar wrap which looked very good. I would definitely go back the next time i am in town. *Prices are moderate *Plenty of parking in the lot ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

3.6 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando

Large, open dining area. Very clean

Chicken wrap with Mac n' cheese

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A breakfast taco in a waffle's awful

Breakfast Club

3.5(85 reviews)

I've never had a bad meal at this great little breakfast restaurant!!!! the service is fast, the…read moreplace is extremely clean, the entrées are delicious. What more could you ask for in a nice local joint? Try it out!!!!

My whole family loves this place. All three generations. The service is always amazing and the food…read moreis consistently great. Great portion size and the prices are reasonable. My one son is vegetarian and they always allow him to substitute scrambled eggs for the bacon. Some places say no and I have to order it separate and have them put the meat in a separate plate and his brother eats it but not here they are always so accommodating. I always have the Indian eggs. The flavor is incredible and I've never seen anything like it anywhere else. I hope it never goes away. My mom loves the Greek omelet. Our coffee cups were never empty and she kept the chocolate milk flowing for my boys. Such a great local place to eat.

2.1 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando

Interior

Chicken and waffles. Delicious!

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Country House Restaurant

3.8(142 reviews)

Finally decided to give Country House Restaurant a try, and now I'm wondering why we waited so…read morelong! Such a great spot for that local, hometown feel with good food and really reasonable prices. We came for breakfast and everything was delicious. You could tell the griddle wasn't overloaded with oil or grease, which I really appreciated. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and cooked perfectly, and you can never go wrong with corned beef hash! Good food, generous portions, great prices, and a cozy local feel. We'll definitely be back!

The menu on Friday Fish Fry has a limited amount of food and items are tasty. However, we were not…read moretold the menu prices and check prices would not be the same prior to ordering. We asked why the check was $10 higher, (2 entrees only, no drinks). The server sent the owner over and she was a little short with us. She said the new menus were delayed. This serious menu prices issue might explain why there were only 2 tables of customers, the place was nearly empty at 5:30 p.m. The staff has changed. There's no friendliness or efficiency among the staff. The server yelled across the restaurant, "was that 4 waters with lemon?" The customer care has spiraled into borderline rude and is definitely not the same as it was. I told the server and the owner that the hush puppies were cold and hard as rocks. The check rung up a haddock even though it was cod that was served. The burgers are very good, but they need to grill the bun since the bottom bun was super soggy. The owner needs to step up and take some responsibilities for the drastic changes in poorer service, too. The menu pictured is the one we were given even though the increases only showed up on the check.

2.7 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando

Dining Room

Western Omelette, 1/2 a hash brown patty, grits & French toast. Coffee & water. That's dots of ketchup on top of the omelette.

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Adorable decor

Carlo's Diner

3.7(71 reviews)

Service was good but the waitress yelled at me because I wanted to change my order after it was…read moredone.. you don't yell at the customer no matter what! That is rude. I will never let her serve me again.. on second thought, I will go to another restaurant.

I went there a couple of times in the last 2 weeks at the insistence of my friend Cindy. It was a…read morewonderful experience/choice. The food was prepared as ordered, and plenty of it. We enjoyed our breakfasts' both times. Pat M.

5.3 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando

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Parking lot Sign, 1st am on 1/4/25

The Diner

3.9(219 reviews)

Food - solid; Service - above average - Vicky is a star performer; Ambiance- casual…read more We had an appointment in the area and this place is solid. The crowd was light and our server was excellent. Vicky did everything perfectly and checked on us to make sure our coffee cups were full and we had what we needed! We each got almost the same thing. That One burger. We both had pepper Jack cheese, no ketchup. However I got the bun with no lettuce plus house potatoes and my husband got no bun, no ketchup, no side. Arrived perfect. What is that burger, you might ask.... "THAT ONE BURGER Our juicy, thick Angus burger with choice of yellow or white American, cheddar, Swiss or pepper with cheese, lettuce, tomato, raw onion, pickies mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard Served with fries, house potatoes or mac n cheese" Will continue to come back when in the area. Check hours and days open.

So so so good for anyone, especially for gluten free celiac! The wait was around 30 minutes, but it…read morewas Sunday so it was expected but very well worth it. The ambience is small shop and the service is good. Highly recommend.

2.4 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando

Inside

Food was good!

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Sat outside

Winter Garden Restaurant

3.2(70 reviews)

Just please don't go here. Way too crowded. Food was not the best. Waiters are overworked. Long…read morewait times. The space is very small.

This place used to be my breakfast go to spot. The food was really good, but the prices are pretty…read morehigh. The service was pretty solid.

2.2 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando

Busy morning.

BLT with onion rings and fruit.

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Breakfast Menu

Yellow Dog Eats

4.6(2k reviews)

My husband and I enjoyed the delicious sandwiches made with honey mesquite turkey. He had the…read moreYellow Dog Club, which included smoked Gouda and cherry peppers. I had the Holy Crap with avocado, goat cheese and basil mayo. OK, "Holy Crap" sounds kinda nasty. Wouldn't it be better to call that sandwich Just Amazing or a Taste of Heaven?

Yellow Dog has a new happy hour 3-6 m-f. $4 beers. And 3…read moreappetizers For a discounted price Food amazing, we sat at the inside Bar. Bartender so kind and helpful We tried the pulled pork sampler sliders

2.6 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando

AMAZING Pork Salad!

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Mahi Mahi Tacos

Eggs Up Grill

4.1(151 reviews)

It was very busy at the restaurant when we arrived but we were sat immediately!! Very friendly…read moreservice, food came out quick as well. The menu has a wide variety of options to pick from. I ended up going with The Classic! Eggs, sausage, home fries, & toast. They currently have their seasonal menu out so I ordered the Toffee Cold Brew as well. It wasn't overly sweet at all which was great! The restaurant was very busy but not loud, you could still very easily be able to have a conversation. Food & service was great! Will definitely come back!

Food 4/5 Service 2/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 We came here for Sunday brunch and our overall experience was mediocre. We got the hashed benny, and the founder's hash and eggs with a pancake on the side. The benny was cooked to perfection, I was just surprised that the fries turned out to be potatoes. The pancake was fluffy and tasty, and the founder's hash was well seasoned. However, the service was rather disappointing. Our waitress wasn't the friendliest person from the get go, her demeanor seemed like we were inconveniencing her with our presence. We asked for to go boxes and that took 5+ minutes to get. We then waited 10+ minutes for her to come back and process our check. We see her socializing/getting handsy with coworkers in the back. When we finally made contact with her, I hear her mumble something under her breath as she was walking over.. The ambiance is great - it's open, bright and clean. We'd like to think that was a one off customer experience because we'd like to go back to try other items. We may just give it a little bit before returning.

2.6 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando

Inside

Founders Hash and Eggs

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Three Birds Cafe

4.0(254 reviews)

A cute breakfast, brunch, and lunch coffee place. It's an order at the counter, get a number place…read more The food was delicious. We had brunch and lunch items from eggs and French toast to chicken salad and mint hibiscus tea. Servers pleasant and kind. Cons are uncomfortable chairs, no public restroom, and cold syrup.

Yesterday I checked out this spot for the first time and so sad it has taken me this long to visit…read more The smoked salmon avocado toast was EVERYTHING! I loved it so much- I ordered a Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte (half sweetness) and it was absolutely perfection. We sat outside as it was the perfect day.

5.2 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando

2021.04.14 - Menu

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2021.04.14 - Menu

Avalon Diner

4.1(197 reviews)

Excellent perfectly cooked eggs and crispy bacon, tasty potatoes and thick toast…read more Wonderful sweet blueberry pancakes! Super friendly staff! Clean cozy diner!

The Avalon diner is a sure thing! You will be greeted by the friendliest staff and you will have…read morelots of options to choose from! The restaurant feels like a hometown restaurant where everybody knows everyone. Try the breakfast burrito or go with the standard eggs and pancakes. You will love it!

Inside

Meatloaf and mashed potatoes

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Entrance

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Fey P.

11 years ago

I LOVE Denny's... The food is really really good. I always go to Denny's for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Denny's is not as busy as the others and the service is so so, but its ok, I'm still loving Deny's. read more

Amanda M.

12 years ago

Well not the best service ive ever had a lil slow on getting the food out but like always its dennys breakfast!

Maria S.

7 years ago

Great staff, food took a while to come but everything was delicious! Prices are very good!

Denny's - diners - Updated September 2026

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Peyton is the best waitress!! Ask for her!! She was so kind and helped my party when our original…read moreserver didn't serve us properly!!

For all breakfast lovers out there they need to make this a stable. Be sure to go with time, not…read morebecause the service but because of its popularity. They offer tons of breakfast options from American style to Latin American style to seasonal options that make the place feel like you're trying something new every time you go. If you plan a visit you MUST get the million dollar bacon! On my first visit it blew my mind and after countless times coming back I can say it's a staple that you must include for those small indulgences.

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I've eaten here numerous times and have never been disappointed. The staff is friendly and helpful…read more The restaurant is always clean and the food is always spot on. The variety is great and they're willing to make substitutions and or change things around to make it the way you'd like. Their comfort foods are delicious. They vary from season to season, but you can get a homestyle plate anytime of the year whether it's breakfast lunch or dinner. Good food never goes out of style.

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