My friend and I love meeting for breakfast here for so many reasons. The setting is relaxed and we don't feel rushed at all. Staff is super friendly and service is great. They are so accommodating with our many many modifications and everything comes out fresh, hot, and, delicious. read more

Denny's - Loaded Veggie Omelette sub fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Overall: 3.5/5 classic American breakfast, affordable, decent food, not much service ---- Choconana Pancake Slam $15.49 - the pancakes were HUGE I was not expecting for them to take up an entire plate based on the menu pic - flavor was what you expect, chocolate and banana - I wished there was more banana, I don't think I got an entire banana for the 2 ginormous pancakes they gave - I was able to get one sausage and one bacon, both look like 2 sad pieces of meat, but still tastes good - hashbrowns were great, nice and crispy, perfect with ketchup ---- Notes: - park was easy, the lot is quite large - it gets crowded on the weekends - I have the app and showed the cashier, but she accidentally clicked some buttons and checked out our bill before scanning it so no points were received :( - they offer a 10% military discount which is amazing - ambiance of a diner, a simple place for breakfast, nothing fancy ---- Overall: lots of breakfast options at an affordable price, it won't be the best meal you've eaten but solid for being a Denny's read more

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Not sure I'd ever come back here. It wasn't busy but yet the service was extremely slow. Pancakes were below average. Didn't like the food or service read more

Denny's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Great location and customer service. This restaurant is right off of the freeway. Plenty of parking as well. It was decked out for Valentine's Day. They did a great job with the casual and decorative atmosphere,( I almost forgot Valentine's Day is tomorrow.. Thanks for the reminder Denny's! Our server was attentive and kept us happy. I ordered a Denny's slam that included brioche french toast, eggs and apple wood bacon. It was savory and delicious. A hot cup of coffee rounded out the meal. My favorite was the brioche french toast. I'd order it again. read more

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Just left and was not a happy customer. We ordered a Diet Pepsi and Dr Pepper and they have the wrong drink to my diabetic husband. When I told the water his response was you didn't tell me. Why would I need to. Our order came out wrong. My son asked to substitute fruit for the hash browns. Then when the check came we got charged. When I went to pay I told him you charged me do the fruit he said yeah. I'm like that's why we asked to substitute. Waiter was rude I get they are busy but have some customer service and make sure things are correct read more

My elderly Mom's go-to for a breakfast or lunch. Monica and Jessica are always helpful and happy to see us. Requests to split meals or make changes are always accommodated happily. It's always nice to be remembered when we come in. Food is reliable, we even came here for a small Christmas lunch and it was exactly what we wanted: good turkey dinner with all the sides. read more

For Mom's special day, stop by a classic Diner, Denny's, for classic hearty eats, like their sizzling skillet with chicken, peppers and a secret sauce, or their banana chocolate chip pancakes! all their eats are stellar and filling, lots of seating, open 24/7. read more

Denny's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Robert was AMAZING and our food was fantastic! Our server went above and beyond! We will definitely be back soon !

Our server, Monica, was amazing! She was attentive, friendly, and she suggested more items from the menu. Great service!

Was seated right when I walked through the door by the general manager so there was no wait. Robert, the server, was so nice and checked in a few times throughout the whole meal. I got the grand slam as I had a reward for it and also got a side of hash browns. The grand slam had eggs made of your choice, two bacons, two sausages and a stack of pancakes. The meal tasted good but did notice that it was a little bit oily. The pancakes were consistent as always as they were soft and fluffy. read more

Best service ever! Monica was attentive, kind, and kept our table taken care of the whole time. Highly recommend

Monica was amazing, super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience great. Everything came out perfectly thanks to her. Definitely 5 stars! read more

Came here on a whim and was overall happy with the food and service. We were seated quickly, ordered quickly and our food came out lightening fast. I don't even know how the food was prepared that quickly considering we all ordered something different. Everyone enjoyed the flavor, though I felt the cheesy eggs tasted a bit artificial. The kids meals were a little smaller than what we'd get at IHOP, but also about $1.50 cheaper. The restaurant was clean and they give a 15% AARP discount compared to other places that only give 10%. That brought our bill down by $4, which my mom was happy about. Would come again. read more

1. Kitchen staff not wearing head coverings. No hats or hair nets. 2. Server, "Rodolfo R" likes to up-charge your order. $1.99 for a sprinkle of shredded cheese or your eggs. On an All American Slam, asks if you'd like toast, French Toast or pancakes? If you say French Toast, be prepared for a $3.69 up-charge. My guest didn't ask for cheese, but he got it anyways with an additional $1.99. Altogether, he got me for an additional $9.66 in up-charges without me knowing. I didn't make a federal case about it. I tipped ~13% of the inflated bill when I would've normally added 20%. So... my total bill with tax and 20% tip should've been $58.17. Instead, I tipped $7 on my $54.70 bill. With tax, that's $65.94. Maybe I shouldn't have tipped, but that's not fair to everyone involved behind the scenes. 3. My a$$ exploded and continued to explode for the next hour after getting home. 4. Rodolfo, if you're reading, I hope it was worth it. I won't be back, ever. read more

Went to Denny's yesterday at lunchtime on Easter. It was extremely busy and our server Monica was amazing. Our food came out quickly and she anticipated our needs without us having to ask. Thank you for amazing service Monica.We will definitely be back to this location. read more

The servers here are great. And the prices for pancakes are so cheap. Like so cheap. Easy parking in the lot.

Someone should call a health inspector. Besides no hair nets or gloves, a few other issues too, letting dogs inside the restaurant? And I'm a dog lover! Don't need to see them wiping their butts on the floor while I'm eating. read more

Disappointed that the advertised kids eat free meal wasn't honored. Told it was up to individual locations and I couldn't get it on Thursday only Sunday and Tuesday. Strange that I was just there the prior Friday. Also on my birthday I had to choose between my birthday bonus or the kids meal. The waitress is great but management who handles the cashier gets big thumbs down read more

I ordered French toast slam & she brought me waffles that tasted like brown sugar. I couldn't even eat it. I ate 3 bites and is now charging me $21.19 for food I didn't order and couldn't eat. I mentioned the problem, she doesn't seem to care at all. Server: Maribel. read more

Late night dinner, super nice waiter and prompt service! Food came out good and quick (salted caramel pancakes were great, hope they keep them on the menu ). Place was clean! If you're out late, stop by! read more

Very good meal fast and quick very busy but still very comfortable Monica was very helpful and polite read more

Denny's - All-American Slam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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came here with a friend recently, i had no issues because we got seated pretty fast (weekday late afternoon), but i had asked for a side of waffle. the waitress (i think her name is Monica) never asked me how many waffles i wanted. when we got the check, i was charged DOUBLE (a la carte) for 2 waffles. now, i only ate 1 of the 2 waffles that was brought out and i assumed it was a charge for the whole thing. so the same waitress helped us at the register and i brought it up seeing i got charged 2 times for a waffle. and she goes "im sorry i just assumed you wanted 2 because they're just so good." i didn't understand her properly because she was laughing in between but my friend heard her completely and told me after the fact. im really upset by this & i ended up just paying for the 2 waffles even though i only finished 1. probably wouldn't come to this location again because of that experience. read more

Nothing wrong with this meal. I come to denny's a lot when i'm on travel because I can always get a nice clean burger that tastes great with the toppings I really like. This location was clean, not too busy for the time of evening that I visited and the server was very friendly and timely with his service. I appreciate a nice warm meal expertly prepared read more

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I didn't expect to have one of the best diner experiences of my life at Denny's -- but here we are. This San Diego location absolutely crushed it. First off, the food was exactly what you want from Denny's: hearty, hot, and ridiculously satisfying at 2 AM when you're making questionable life choices. I had the Moons Over My Hammy (a classic, no notes) and my friends all raved about their stacks of pancakes and hash browns that somehow tasted even better than usual. Coffee was flowing non-stop, and the refills came fast. But let's be honest -- the real MVP of the night was our waitress. She was a goth Latina baddie with winged eyeliner sharp enough to cut glass and the coolest vibe in the building. Black nails, chunky boots, silver jewelry -- the whole aesthetic was immaculate. Despite the late-night chaos, she was absolutely on point: super friendly, hilarious, and somehow kept the whole restaurant under control like it was nothing. She cracked jokes with us, roasted my friend for ordering a "sad little side salad," and made the whole experience feel less like a random diner run and more like a scene out of the best indie movie you've never seen. Total queen energy. Service was fast, food was great, and honestly, I'd come back just for her energy alone. Whoever hired her deserves a raise. She made a basic late-night Denny's trip feel like a full-on event. 5 stars, easy. If you're lucky enough to have the goth baddie as your server -- tip heavy and thank her for keeping Denny's cool. read more

Service was good. Staff works hard. But wow, Dennys management, times must be hard if they allow bad products out onto the service floor. I could understand a slightly messy table, partially clean silverware. But, a destroyed and mutilated syrup cap... ? read more

Denny's - Mutilated syrup cap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

We usually come here for breakfast but decided to try dinner. We both ordered the salmon from the 55+ menu. It was delicious! We will definitely do this again! read more

We had the pleasure to dine at this Dennys location Friday 27/2025. This will be the place to go when we visit SD. The manager Rafael, was very kind and helpful to us. Its service like this that differentiates restaurant from restaurant. The food came out on time and prices are always good. That's not what sets places like these apart. It's the staff members that run the place that make the real difference. They greet you with respect, make you feel welcome, and do their best to assist you. What else can you ask for as a paying customer. read more

Food was amazing! But our server Monica had excellent customer service!!! The restaurant was clean and we got our food super quick!! Absolutely would recommend. read more

I come in for breakfast once a week with my friends...We are always welcomed and quickly seated...The waiters and waitress's are always attentive and friendly...The food is always made to order and served quickly...Today we were served by Ismael who made sure we were happy and satisfied...I highly recommend this Denny's in Mira Mesa. read more

Monica our server did a great job and was super kind!!! She was attentive and fast!!!

Probably personal opinion but I've always loved Denny's. Food is exactly what you expect from a place like this. It's never the best but it's good enough when you just want consistency with food. Staff is always friendly when I'm picking up my to-go order. read more

I love the service. I will be coming here every night to do my work now. Thank you to Rafael for being so accommodating. He remembers my orders and where I like to be seated when I come in. I also heard the other night that the other customers were super satisfied with him. Please keep him in night shifts haha! He is super awesome! Other than that, I like how clean the inside is. I usually order decaf coffee, and they give me fresh ones after an hour. 5/5. read more

My 85 year old parents may have gotten scammed by the management at this Denny's two days ago. They ordered an omelet and two coffees. Their server only checked on them once to see if they wanted a coffee refill. When they paid with their card at the register, they noticed a $14.99 tip was added without even asking them. However, my parents already left a cash tip at the table. They went back to the register to tell them that they didn't tell anyone to add that tip to the card. The person at the register gave them $14.99 cash back. We think they were trying to scam senior citizens, since maybe not everyone checks their receipts. Be careful. Check your receipts, everyone. read more

I don't seem to care about returning here for standard fare. It must be nostalgia. Country-fried steak dinner via "All Day Diner Deals" ($9.99): crispy, saucy, and satisfying. Their chrunchy fries with a side of ranch always hit the spot. I don't mind the canned corn, and I never pass up garlic buttered bread. Overall 7/10. Cheap eats and courteous service are reasons why I continue to dine here. read more

Denny's - Country-fried steak dinner via "All Day Diner Deals" ($9.99): crispy, saucy, and satisfying. Sides are basic but adequate, 7/10. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I went in with my family today! we were on a vacation trip!! food was cooked perfect. Janett was wonderful with us!! very polite! have nothing but good things to say. We were treated very well.. read more

Very good service from Janet, she came to our table a few times to check up on us. The quality of the food was very good. Thank you for the great experience. read more

i Usually come after driving for several hours on a Saturday. The meal as always is good and hearty and just what I need.

I like this Denny's because it's got decent parking and the food is cooked evenly where nothing is burned or over cooked. Service has been top notch. Right next to the 15 freeway for convenience. read more

Denny's - Eggs, Hash Browns, sausage, bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Monica was so attentive and gave the best customer service! We had a big group and she was so helpful making sure she accommodated everyone. Food came out quickly hot and fresh. read more

Waited so long for the food and when it came out the meat was so burnt it looked like plastic. I told the waitress I didn't want it and she proceeded to bring out a bit of meat to chastise me on what it was supposed to look like. I don't came to a diner to get a damn lecture. I ordered something else and I'm sure that they spat in my food read more