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9 years ago

I like Dennys for their breakfasts. Huge selection and options for breakfast. They are right off of the highway and they have parking as well. Decent amount of seating with some counter seating as well. I waited for a few minutes on a Sunday noon time so that wasn't bad at all. My waitress was very nice and polite and cheerful. Took my drink order right away and when she came back she took my breakfast order right away. I love Denny's breakfast. I had the Grand Slam which was two scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes and some pancakes as well. Also an orange juice and coffee. Food came out quickly and after she checked in when i was finished, my waitress just dropped the check, which you pay at the front counter. read more

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Tary M.

3 years ago

Foods are dry and nasty . They made our foods so messy and they throw it in like they didn't care. Night grave shift people. read more

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Alex M.

3 years ago

I'm not usually one to write Yelp reviews, but this place truly deserves one. Me and my friend came in at around 11pm after the bar and received some of the best service I've ever had. My waitress (Danielle I believe) had incredible patience, and provided absolutely incredible service. Checking up routinely and with a great attitude. Additionally, the food was fresh and delicious. Best Denny's experiences I've ever had. Truly impressed! read more

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Jared H.

4 years ago

Not too overpriced for any means, and a great place to stop anytime (including late night). Quality isn't always there, but they do bring quantities. That being said, it was not clean. There was bacon in crevices as well as other crumbs in other nooks. read more

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Richard G.

4 years ago

Food was great but, manager or employee JUAN is very rude and disrespectful to his employees and talking about them loud to each other and on the phone degrading his employees... read more

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Patricia C.

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2 years ago

Good food! Even better service, waiter and manager were so friendly and patient. The table was a little dirty but for the prices it was great read more

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Neville S.

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8 years ago

The food at this Denny's is always good. This is our favorite Denny's. We are always treated so well and ALWAYS receive the best service from Maribel, who is a phenomenal waitress. We appreciate the outstanding service she always provides. read more

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Daniel Z.

4 years ago

These guys kick colossal ass. Not everyone can do what they do; Serve an ungrateful community a warm meal at ungodly hours while maintaining sanity. It's no Waffle House but it's the next best thing. read more

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Amber L.

4 years ago

All of our food was good. Everyone like their meal. Shaylin our server was very good and polite. Will be back tomorrow ;)

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Haylie M.

5 years ago

Idk what happened to Denny's but it's not as good as it use to be and the servers are sad and slow and don't seem to care for anyone. My food was cold when I got it and I noticed everyone was unhappy and rude all around me. When asked how everything was while paying the MANAGER at the front desk, I said " it was okay I guess " and she didn't seem to care that I wasnt happy at all. Won't be back for a while, get your shit together, no one wants to dine in with rude employees, especially a rude manager. Just saying. -disappointed customer read more

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Jess G.

3 years ago

Terrible place to eat at. To start off the coffee mug had a lipstick stain from not being washed right and then my bread was COLD. The cherry on top was my soda tasted like soap. after asking to exchange it for another soda it still tasted like SOAP. Denny's do better. read more

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Jenifer S.

5 years ago

Seriously I order a $13 sandwich and I get the end of the tomatoe that's supposed to go in the trash yuck! If I hadn't had it delivered from Uber eats I would have sent this thing back. See picture read more

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faith M.

4 years ago

I feel like they need to do better because wtf is this and I got 2 more orders of these boneless wings and they look just like this. Way to ruin a birthday read more

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Saul S.

4 years ago

My mom and I ordered some food from Denny's and was really disappointed. I ordered a crepe and some birthday pancakes for my brother and the crepe was really sad. It was just folded up very sloppy with random cream. The strawberries were everywhere in the bowl. Also, the only crepe option was the fruit one but the only fruit in there is strawberries. And about the pancakes, they were really burnt on the bottom and disgusting. My mom ordered some sourdough toast and was really disappointed. The coffee also sucks. It stinks and isn't filled to the top. I have a picture of the toast. read more

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Jan P.

4 years ago

We were seated quickly and served our drinks right away. Coffee was refilled without asking and the food was great. Thank you for the great service. read more

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Jennifer M.

7 years ago

They got my order wrong twice and I found a piece of paper in between my crepes almost choking! read more

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S B.

4 years ago

Ordered vegetarian burger for delivery and received meat burger. Worst mistake ever and no apology. Manager in training said .. "mistakes happen". She said someone will call me back, but it's been 24 hours and no call yet. read more

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Cynthia A.

6 years ago

Customer service was quick , the guy that tended to us was polite but very small talk and never came to see if we needed refills instead of checking on our drinks he just brought our tab The food is decent. What you expect of Denny's. Will I come back prob not. read more

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Rochelle C.

7 years ago

Stopped in for lunch, was seated quickly by an employee who had just walked in the door to start her shift, she was very polite. We then had a very bland rude waitress names Samantha H come to take our orders she then returned about 20 minutes later ... with our waters. Then proceeded to clean tables around us being exceptionally loud throwing the chairs to the side (mind you we had 2 babies with us getting startled by the loud noises). She then came over dropped our check said she was going on her break and someone else would help us. Why would she bring us our check when we hadn't gotten our food yet? What if we still were going to order dessert or something else ? Food was as expected okay and at least edible. Wouldn't return to this location read more

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Saul G.

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7 years ago

After a brisk morning jog at the beach, I headed over for a snack. I decided on the chorizo burger, a new menu item. By far the best burger I've had @ Denny's! The place was remodeled and very clean and I was seated very promptly. My server, Karen, was by far the best server I've had at any Denny's I've ever been to! She really knows how to connect with the costumer and make them feel warm. I could see her interactions with other customers and it was genuine and that's what makes customers loyal. Overall great experience & thank u manny as well! He was amazing also! read more

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Tiffany J.

7 years ago

I think I'm being fair with this 2 star rating. Facts for weary travelers stopping at this location for a quick bite... 1. Dry service (not rude, not friendly either) 2. Dry toast (not much butter and no jam or jelly included. Guess you have to ask for it) 3. Dry food ( scramble eggs hard and over cooked, bacon paper thin taste is meh, sausage has a weird taste). 4. Clean restaurant. 5. Located right off freeway exit (convenient) 6. Plenty of parking 7. Close to hotels/motels 8. Dessert is not bad if you like apple crumble with vanilla ice cream. * this cost me $17 as a take out meal. Ate less than half, so money wasted. Eggs sitting on my stomach like dead weight. These are just facts and I was disappointed because Denny's has a basic formula that you can rely on in most cases no matter where you go. But if you eat in and/or order something different it might be better. read more

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Vin K.

4 years ago

Lots of parking spot. Food is good. This place is clean and staff is friendly. Very close to Highway makes it easy in and out.

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Charity B.

2 years ago

Staff was all nice BESIDES THE MANAGER. Very hostile woman. After we were seated, she came over and asked if our whole party had arrived as we were at a table for six. She wasn't wearing a badge or uniform so I originally didn't even realize that she worked there and thought she was a random lady. I said no and that we were waiting for three more people. She asked if we had told the wait staff that as we weren't supposed to be seated until the full party had arrived. (Made up rule if you ask me. Even so, they weren't that busy.) I told her that yes we had made them aware that it was a party of six. She then responded that they were "naughty naughty kids" for seating us early. Very creepy way of saying that... My dad then told her that if it was such a problem we would be happy to leave since she is making it a big deal and also somehow making it our problem. She then backed down and said it was fine. Later, we saw her pocket the tips from a table next to us, obviously, with no intention to share it with the actual waitstaff that worked the table. She checked both ways to make sure that nobody was watching her but didn't account for us being behind her. Whoever her boss is, please review customer service skills with her. read more

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Julie B.

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Walked in for a late night dessert. Was not even acknowledged at the main desk so we decided to try sitting at the bar. All staff seemed to be more interested in side conversations and playing pranks on each other. Absolutely no urgency in asking us for our order. A girl did acknowledge us and tell us someone would be with us, but it took quite a bit of time. Noticed the food bar with many plates of food waiting to be served sitting for several minutes. Waitress with a serving tray full of drinks standing and talking to a co-worker instead of serving. Finally a really pleasant waters took our order and made our desserts quite quickly. For that, I am increasing from 1 star to 2 stars. read more

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Charles J.

6 years ago

Do not eat here. The staff is rude as any I've ever seen in my life, (48 years old). They told us a table would be 10 to 15 min. After 20 min the table came available. The Manager told an employee, right in front of us, not to seat us because there was no 2 person tables period. I told them that was unacceptable and should have been explained to us from the beginning. The Manager rolled her eyes and proceeded to seat the party of 7 that just walked into the door. I will Never go there again, and will continue to tell everyone not to go there . read more

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Jason T.

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8 years ago

What can I say about Denny's.... Cheap everyday breakfast, with beer now. While this Denny's is not the nicest one I have ever seen or been in, it sure delivers the classic Denny's breakfast at any hour of the day. So what more can I say. read more

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Ethan C.

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11 years ago

Review is for morning of 10/10/15. Horrifically slow service, and when food arrived, my food was cold. So after waiting over 30 minutes for my food, you bring my dish cold? Oh and thanks for skimping on the hash browns. Meanwhile my coffee was cold and lacking a refill. You weren't even busy. Returned food was hotter but seemed almost microwaved with a warm, reasonable amount of hash browns. Girlfriends food was alright, was warm at best. Get up to pay, and people are everywhere, no organized line or anything. Finally get to the cashier who asks how our meal was, we state it was pretty terrible, then he shrugs and asks us if we would like to leave a tip. The customer service here was just top notch *eye roll* Needless to say, we left, and thankfully, will never be coming back. read more

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Esmeralda C.

5 years ago

Came to Denny's with friends for breakfast they were fast, convenient located and food came out quickly. Restrooms seemed clean and stocked. Appreciate our server's friendly attitude and coffee lady came twice. read more

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Judith C.

3 years ago

Dennys is very underrated for how good it is. I recommend this business very well. Kids menu has lots of choices and specials with like 22 sides to choose from. And that's just the kids menu. Great service and very quick waiters and waitresses. Fully recommended read more

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The inconsistencies of Denny's nationwide in addition to just the store itself always is a mind boggler for me.. today was a good day.... I wanted something decent and not fast food or pizza... Ken was friendly and got me everything I needed (which was a Western Burger with onion strings to go) with a smile and speedy service. The food came out relatively quickly. What I did notice was no matter the age of the group, everyone was treated with respect and not put in the back of the restaurant or what have you... a group of teens were greeted warmly and immediately seated... same went for some elderly couples who came in... I was asked if I was sure there wasn't anything else (ranch etc) that I needed with my to go order... The burger itself was not dry or gross... the onion fries were not greasy.... good Denny's experience. People in Pismo are nice find #3 read more

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Kaiya A.

5 years ago

Went in with my boyfriend, host was very nice. Took our order, waited for about 30 minutes to receive our food before our drinks. The server gave us attitude and said we had to repeat our whole entire order to her. read more

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Beverly T.

8 years ago

I was heading farther north but saw Dennys neat the freeway and some near by gas stations so I decided to stop. Went in at 11 am and left at 11:20 am without eating. Sat for 15 minutes never took my order or even acknowledged I was sitting there. Over heard the waitress said she had been sent home. But no one picked up her station. Now I'm sitting at IHOP 10 miles away. Seated and ordered within 5 minutes. Will skip that Denny's in the future. read more

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Laurance S.

8 years ago

Ok...it's Denny's, but why five stars. So many restaurants are over the top pretentious or are dives trying to be cool, and often miss the mark. My wife's Birthday was today and I invited four other couples to join us for breakfast. The waiter Joshua was incredible. Everything was served quickly, hot, and correctly. None of who gets this kind of stuff! The food was exactly as it was described and pictured. Gotta love restaurant menus with pictures. The food was tasty too. The place was crowded as the morning progressed but the service never slacked off. I complemented the manage personally. Too often folks only criticize, so the positive feedback was appropriate. read more

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Katt W.

6 years ago

I don't know why this Denny's has a low rating. The food is consistently good, it is Denny's chain food of course, but the cooks almost always get the orders correct. It is one of the only 24/7 diners in the whole area so I appreciate it being here. They have great deals on food for the kiddos through out the week, and they have great customer service. The place is always clean, and the servers are always really sweet. I can't say I've had a bad experience here in 2 years of being up here! Love this Dennys! read more

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Will P.

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8 years ago

I'm very impressed with the service here at this Denny's! This staff is very friendly! I got my food quickly! It tasted really good!! The Server Joshua, he was amazing and friendly! He's on top of his game and works hard! He definitely deserves a promotion! read more

Denny's - Great food, friendly staff and great service!! Quick to get my order!! The server Josh is great! He definitely deserves a promotion! - Diners Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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Angie P.

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7 years ago

5/4/19 12:00pm Being a server myself, I criticize hard. Not once have I ever gave a manager complements on my ENTIRE visit. Host (honestly I just forgot his name), server, Kenneth, and the kitchen staff (BOH) were amazing, super fast, very friendly, with all good vibes. I absolutely recommend these people get the proper recognition for their amazing work. Even the food happened to be more better than every other Denny's we have been to. Great job guys. Keep up the amazing work. Thank you read more

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Shara B.

4 years ago

We came in tonight with a big group and our server was Josh. We were a pretty rowdy group but he treated us with the utmost respect and patience. He did everything to make sure we were well taken care of and had everything we wanted. Absolutely felt like he went above and beyond for us. We definitely recommend, if you go there, to request Josh as your server! read more

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611 Five Cities Dr
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Hours

What time does Denny's open?

Denny's is open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Denny's close?

Denny's is open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

Payment methods

Does Denny's take credit cards?

Yes, Denny's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Denny's have catering options?

No, Denny's does not have catering options.

Does Denny's serve alcohol?

No, Denny's does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Denny's allow dogs?

Yes, Denny's allows dogs.

Does Denny's have TVs?

Yes, Denny's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Denny's have bike parking?

Yes, Denny's has bike parking.

Does Denny's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Denny's has outdoor seating options.

Does Denny's have parking?

Yes, Denny's has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Denny's have free WiFi?

Yes, Denny's has free WiFi.

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Welcome to America's Diner®. At Denny's, we've always been here for anyone looking for delicious breakfast food at an amazing value. We're famous for our breakfast--because that's what we do best. And those who love diners know that we go beyond eggs, bacon, & pancakes to serve breakfast meals for any time of day. So, the next time you're looking for a breakfast restaurant near you, come to your local Denny's in Pismo Beach, on 611 Five Cities Dr. for the best breakfast & breakfast delivery all day. Order delivery, or pick up online through Denny's.com or our App.

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I was passing by and had a sweet tooth! Boy am I glad I did! The place is so cute, the service was…read moregreat, and the pie was delicious!

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This is a classic cafe/diner experience with booths, a long front dining counter, and hearty…read moreAmerican food fare (along with a handful of classic Mexican entrees). A group of us went for dinner and I had the Western Burger and fries. The burger had good flavor with the ingredients tasting very fresh. The conversation was good, so I didn't pay that much attention to what others ordered, but everyone said their dishes tasted good. Our food arrived quickly and I would definitely come back again to try one of the other sandwiches or burgers, if we are in the neighborhood. The only drawback to this restaurant was that they close at 7:30pm daily, a bit early for my dining habits. The location is conveniently located on Grand Avenue, not far from the Hwy 101 off-ramps and on-ramps, and they have a large parking lot that is easy to pull in to.

Great food, friendly service, awesome prices!!…read more Yelp recommended this spot, so this is our first visit. I ordered chicken fried steak for dinner, and my wife ordered the pork loin. Both were served with mashed potatoes, a medley of veggies, and garlic bread. My CFS was terrific, very old school in a great way! The sausage gravy had bits if actual meat, and was very flavorful. The steak itself was a large portion, served piping hot! The mashed potatoes are garlicky; not keen on sausage gravy on them for next time. The pork loin is also a large portion, snd it as well done as ordered. It was well seasoned and also piping hot at the table! The garlic bread was simple and delicious. A large slice of french bread, very buttery and a garlic flavor that stood out but did not overwhelm. Service was not lightning fast, but still very good, and especially friendly. We heard people raving about the turkey dinner and the meatloaf, so we'll have to come back and try those! Dessert also caught our eye; they're homemade onsite! We'll definitely be back soon!

My very delish grilled chicken Florentine sandwich with extra crispy fries.

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Pismo Coast Village Grill

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They are located in the main space in the pcv market place , open 7 days a week so can pre,,+- ,…read morepremade orders on any amount to anything. The dp a dici of lent yr tochicen etc offing ,3 meals a day 7 days a week Inside, outside, RV Park delivery to your RV suite and pick up to go. They takes cas, cash apps,debit/credit card etc. great smokey flord. They also have a wonderful Sunday bmenu with different price points. They have a big kitchen with ,3-4 chef. The have a grill master and servers....and of co managers, and font of house service. They offer a special something on their restaurant and service. See below are other

It's great to have a restaurant/bar inside the RV park as an option. The restaurant is actually…read morepretty clean, but pretty small. There are a few tables inside and plenty of outdoor seating. There is also a full bar inside the restaurant. They are advertising happy hour Mon-Fri from 4pm-6pm. I have not personally had a chance to try their food, but I hear good things from numerous people. We have tried some of their cocktails and beers. Their waitstaff are always friends and provide good service. If you are staying at one of the campsites, they will deliver your order for an additional $5 fee. Definitely a good choice during your stay.

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Showed up at 7:25 in the morning and they were closed!!!! Pretty sad for being one of the few…read moreplaces on the highway that you can get a cup of coffee and go to the bathroom and they're closed in the morning

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I love the location! Next to the parking lot near the base of the pier. We were lucky to find a…read morefree parking spot. It was crowded on the weekend but only had a short wait. We sat outside and the views are good. Much better views if you sit inside but the weather was gorgeous. They had pork tamales for a special and I'm so glad I tried it. I was so torn about getting that or seafood. The tamales were flavorful. The masa stuck to the corn husks which was disappointing. It came with 2 eggs and I chose hash browns as the side. If you can handle spice, you would love the sauce that was served with the tamales. I dipped my fork in and couldn't do it. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The potatoes didn't have any seasoning but were very crispy. It was a lot of food for the price. I did try some of the fisherman's platter. That was a decent sized portion. The shrimp and calamari steak were delicious. The fried oyster was huge. The clam strips were small with a lot of breading and not enough clam. Bathroom was very clean. Service excellent.

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Margie's Diner is our go-to breakfast spot in Paso Robles. Every time we're in town, we make a…read morepoint to eat here because it's always consistent and delicious also the ambiance is great. Service is fast and attentive, the menu has plenty of great options, and the fresh orange juice is a must. Parking is easy too, there's always space available. A great way to start the day.

I came back again for a late breakfast and this place was packed. I had to park on the street next…read moreto Starbucks. I was careful this time not to get overcharged on my breakfast. I ended up ordering some egg whites, sausage with Hashbrowns, coffee. I had great service. My only gripe was my server didn't check on me enough to request more hot sauce and napkins. I opted instead to get up to wash my hands, but the restroom was always occupied. At first I thought it was out of order, but someone was in there taking a very long time. Ambiance: Busy with your normal cling, clang of forks spoons hitting the plate of an old fashioned diner. Food was excellent. Today was an off day. Next time, I'll come when the sunrises so I can watch it while I drink my coffee. Don't let my 3 star review stop you from visiting tho, you have to stop by and try it for yourself. See you some more on Yelp 2026

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Kept seeing signs for Pappy's Diner on the highway on my way to Nipomo and finally had time to head…read moredown to Santa Maria to see what it was all about. It is huge, with a Western theme. It was a bit stinky where they sat me becasue someone in one of the booths had been smoking. They sat me at a "single" table, which was too tight on my waist. There were lots of historic pictures. Overall it was quite expensive for a "diner", there was lots of good food and country music playing. A Mix of customers of all types. I ordered breakfast and a tri-tip sandwich to go (who doesn't order tri-tip when in Santa Maria??) Breakfast was good, but I was disappointed at the tri-tip sandwich. Not wild about the potato salad either. Probably won't come here again.

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The bait n switch omlete....inside was rotten Avocado.

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24.2 mi

We decided at the last moment today to go to the movies on a Friday night. That brought back some…read morememories. I'd seen an ad for Hail Mary and found it at the Colony in A Town. We had time for dinner so off we went. Hum whats nearby the theatre, alot of places to eat really...we'd liked the A town diner before, the menu covers it all practically so...We parked seven o'clock the dinner tush had passed and in we went. We were seated at a small booth, perfect. Drink orders taken now we needed to decide what to eat. M went with a light breakfast offering a pancake, a scrambled egg and bacon. Hum it was dinner time dear, I needed more time. The fish & chips were the special and it was Good Friday but I went big with the hot pastrami sandwich. Fries are extra so I ordered the onion rings to accompany the sammie. Pretty quick the food was out of the kitchen and on the table in front of us, wow M dove right into that 7" pancake as soon as she finished pouring on the syrup. My sandwich was a hood size on a very soft french roll a good six inches Very tasty but I always think there should be more meat than bread, there was alot of bread in that roll. Where's the beef, right... Onion rings, nothing special your average frozen beer battered Moores onion ring served late but freshly hot. We had a good meal, good service and a fair price. Was it five star, no it was a good four star, we didn't need or want anything special. Now dessert was a calling from behind that glass display when we walked in the door but tonight the stomach and the wallet forgave. We were gonna need reason for movie concessions, right? Foodguy-Martin

We showed up here not knowing they would be closing in 15 minutes. I wanted to leave because I…read morehated when that used to happen to me, but the very friendly server insisted we stay. I ordered a full breakfast and my wife ordered an ice cream sundae. Both were delicious, and service was super quick! We'll be back...during regular hours...soon!

Three-Egg Omelet, "A-Town Cluck" -- Diced chicken breast, avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese. 2 thumbs up!

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"Steve's Spaghetti" with Meat Sauce - excellent!

Ellen's Danish Pancake House

4.1(820 reviews)

43.5 mi

Came in today around 11 a.m. Sam and Jenny greeted us at the door. Gave us a lovely table for four,…read morethen they were kind enough to allow to move to another table for six due to our friends, decided to join us at the last minute. The hospitality and their generosity is totally amazing. I feel like they treat everyone with that VIP service. these two ladies definitely make a great team. The owner John is always a pleasure to talk to. The food is consistent and it's pretty solid. Always fresh made to order. The prices are just right and the portions are incredible.. The omelette was crazy delicious and good enough to share with two people. The French dip was cooked to perfection and the fried chicken is always and I mean always my favorite. Chicken is never dry and the coleslaw was very tasty. If I lived closer, I'd probably eat here every day. These are the type staff that makes people come back to this establishment again and again. Keep up the great work we will return!!!!!

Great gem we found for breakfast ! Good size portions! Biscuits & gravy thick & tasty, a good…read moregenerous portion. The danish sausage omelette added a great flavor, along with the house potatoes with the grills onions....ahhhh very satisfying. Inside was a little stuffy but the staff were very friendly. Nothing like a great delicious food to start our day!

Danish Pancakes w/ Applesauce + Danish Sausage ($17)

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Danish Pancakes w/ Strawberries ($14)

Charlies Restaurant

4.2(261 reviews)

33.1 mi

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Good food and service, except, when ready to leave, I paid for my meal and tip and my friend paid…read morefor his and the 3rd friend along with tip. I just found out that he also paid for MINE. I am shocked that the waitress did not notice this and therefore pocketed this 90 years old money and not return the overpayment. We are 3 senior citizens on fixed incomes and hard of seeing and hearing. This waitress should have seen that way too much money was given to her.

A Hidden Gem in Los Alamos! After a scenic drive through the beautiful backcountry roads of the…read moreSanta Ynez Valley, my travel partner and I found ourselves in Los Alamos, searching for a sweet treat. With not much open around us, we turned to Google for help and stumbled upon Charlie's Restaurant. What a fantastic surprise! My friend ordered a chocolate pineapple milkshake--a creative blend not listed on the menu. She thought it would be a delightful combination, and she was absolutely right. Meanwhile, I went for the Nachos Supreme, and let me tell you, they are hands down the best nachos I've ever had at 70 years old! The chips were perfectly crisp, topped with homemade refried beans, creamy sour cream, cheese, fresh guacamole, and chopped tomatoes. Each bite was a flavor explosion! The restaurant itself isn't flashy; in fact, it took us a moment to spot the sign, which was partly hidden by a hedge. But stepping inside was a treat! We chose to sit in the charming garden, where a lovely mural added to the ambiance. The dining room is small and rustic, creating a cozy atmosphere that felt inviting. The service was exceptional, with a friendly young couple attending to us. The young man even took the time to sit with us, asking where we were from and sharing tips about nearby treasures. It's refreshing to experience such genuine, old-fashioned customer service these days. I can't recommend Charlie's enough! Their extensive menu is full of tempting options, and the mouthwatering aromas made it hard to resist trying more. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area--perhaps for those onion rings next time! The bathroom had a sign on the wall with a picture of a toilet saying please seat yourself If you're in Los Alamos, don't miss out on this hidden gem!