Waiter Maria was Great! Super friendly! Super nice! This woman deserves a raise for sure! Will be coming back because of her! Kept checking up on us with a smile and actually felt acknowledged.

Great service and food. Maria is a wonderful hostess and makes eating here a 10 out of 10

Sonia gave us such exceptional service! She is polite, professional and super helpful with our order. We look forward to coming back soon. Thank you for the continued excellent service and delicious food 🙏

My favorite Dennys great service

My family and I went in for breakfast on Father's day and it was a great experience. The food was excellent and FAST despite how busy they were for the holiday. Mercedes was our server and we will 100% come back and ask for her! Restaurant & bathrooms were very clean also!!

All time the customer services is excellent, delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. I recommend this place for your family and friends.

Shout-out Denny's for the late night spot to get some snacks and study. When libraries and coffee shops are closed, Denny's is always there for me 🥲🫶🏼

Our service was amazing. Maria took really good care of us 10/10

sonia she is very professional, ontime, and offers and gives old fashion customer service which you dont find very often these days.

Maria was outstanding, friendly and extra attentive. She attend to us with a smile and amazing customer service, definitely recommend asking to get served by her.

There food is always good fast and very tasty

The staff is wonderful! I just enjoy my time coming to this Dennys location almost every weekend. The manager Gerardo is very attentive and professional. The waitresses and waiters are the nicest people ever, and they make the best strawberry milkshakes and hot chocolate ever!

Every time I visit Denny’s, I ask for Bryan. He’s one of the chillest, most laid-back servers I’ve ever met. He always has a smile on his face and makes the whole dining experience feel easy and relaxed. Nothing ever feels rushed or stressful with him. Bryan handles everything with a calm and friendly vibe that makes you feel right at home. Big shoutout to him for being a true pro and making every visit better. Keep being awesome, Bryan!

Maria is an exceptional waitress. She was very attentive and sweet. I loved her smile and kind way of being. Thanks you Maria.

The server Maria, was super helpful and gave great service. The food was delicious!

Maria, our server was amazing, very respectful, very sweet. The food arrived in a very short time. The reason I gave 4 starts for the food is because it wasn't really flavorful. But other than that, me and my family were happy visiting this location for the first time.

So I walk in to "This" Denny, FIRST THING IS THE SMELL OF COOKING next the clean look, and Then an amazing looking young man with a pure smile and great personality. Goes by the name of Brian. Who turned out to be a very sincere, service person. Very attention to details. I WILL BE BRING friends and Family here. Sincerely Melissa Scoville

This morning Maria helped us at the Escondido location. She is great always asking how we are doing and if we need anything else. Food was good but like everything too pricey.

very good service, and loved the atmosphere and festive music that was playing

Merced is a great waiter and is very lovable! 10/10 service and great vibe!

Sonia was very Courteous and Friendly! Always coming back to our table and asking if everything was ok and if we needed anything else to just go ahead and let her know.. great waitress!

Sonia was great! She was very attentive and was on top of everything. Food came out quickly and service was top notch!

I recently had dinner at Denny’s and was served by Maria, who provided really good customer service. She was friendly and attentive, making sure my coffee stayed fresh and checking in regularly to see if I needed anything. I had a solid breakfast, and the coffee was especially good, strong and just what I needed to start my day. Maria’s positive attitude made the meal enjoyable, and I appreciated how she handled everything with care. It was a nice experience, and I’d definitely come back for the great service and coffee.

Great service by Jessica. The breakfasts are always great at Denny's.

The service was pretty good. The waiters were very polite and helpful.

Food was delicious, and service was fast. Our server Sonia was great!

The food here was so good. The service from Merced was amazing and made us feel very welcomed definitely coming back again.

We absolutely LOVE this Denny’s! The food is always delicious and hits the spot every time. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we’ve never been disappointed. The customer service is consistently friendly, attentive, and welcoming—it really makes the dining experience feel personal and comfortable. The atmosphere here is amazing—laid-back, cozy, and just the right vibe for a casual meal or a family outing. It’s one of our favorite go-to spots, and we’re always looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend!

I loved the food and the service here! Sonia is very sweet and kind. We’re glad she served us!

The food was absolutely delicious, everything fresh. But what truly made the experience special was Sonia — she made us feel right at home with her kindness and attentiveness. I honestly wish she could always be the one to take care of us 🥰.

The staff here is always super friendly, day, and night. Location is very clean, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Amazing smells from the kitchen, and GREAT coffee! Visible and easy access off center City!

+5

The food was amazing, and our waitress was very friendly and checking up periodically.

I was visiting the area and this Denny's was walking distance from the Motel I was staying in. This Denny's was clean, had friendly, prices ive notice gone up a bit but its okay since the food was delicious! Denny's never disappoints

Our server Sonia was an absolute sweetheart. She was very helpful, used kind language. She also assisted us with a special request we had regarding our food which elevated our experience!

Our experience was awesome! We enjoyed our time and food here and Sonia was very helpful and nice with us. Thank you so much! Will be returning!

Sonia was a great waitress and very nice! I really appreciated her service!

Great service. Fast food. Moderate noise. ok location.

Super attentive and super friendly Very satisfied with her service and will definitely be coming back !

Grilled cheese was best one I've had in while! The server even charged my phone so I could unlock my card! Great place!

Food was phenomenal. Service was amazing. I was really pleased with my experience at Denny’s today and my server Juanita.☺️

Sonia did a phenomenal job great costumer service will definitely come back

Calm atmosphere, but that may also be because it was a Thursday at 3pm. Food was good and what I expect. Just what I look for any Old Fashioned American Diner. Thank you Sonia for being a great waitress ~

We came in today just to have some family time and Sonia was our server she was so professionally sweet! And made sure we were taken care of with fast service and not only that but actually checking on us for anything we needed. Im definitely coming back 😌. Thank you Sonia for your amazing service!

Sonia is queen she took great care of us she deserves a raise and so much more. Thank you so much Sonia for taking good care of me and my family we will definitely be back just because of her ❤️

Love coming here..super friendly staff and the food is always great. Sonia was our server tonight-she’s always very kind!

Ethan Brown

I am rating this five stars on the basis of a chain restaurant context. This branch of Denny's, I have always encountered very good service and food quality. Our server Maria was especially excellent today and very patient with my son who is special needs.

Angelica Sandoval

Mercedes is very friendly and her service is great. I'm very happy to have a waitress like her, very time I come here. I make sure she serves my table

Shannen Charlton

Been a regular for years and the burgers are always good. This time Maria C. was my waitress and she was very sweet, efficient, and courteous. Would come here again just for her service. 😊

Vanessa De La Cruz

My husband and I brought our 4 young kids for a late night dinner and Sonia was very nice and patient while she took our order. The food was great and the atmosphere was pleasant. Would definitely come back again.

Mariana Garcia

Sonia was our server and she was great. Very attentive and nice. Food was fresh and really good. Very fast service.

QueenRubio23

So today I brought my grandson with me and I just want to say that the experience from beginning to end was amazing. The Waitresses were very attentive to both of us so this is totally a place that I will bring my grandson again

indira Archer-Marrero

The 9-grain pancakes are so good! And it’s so nice to have coffee that doesn’t taste watered down. The service is wonderful. Mercedes H was my server today and was very attentive, yet didn’t make me feel rushed to free up the table. Thank you. The restaurant is always clean!

Kate Flamingo

Thank you, Denny’s, for an amazing Veterans Day breakfast. The pancakes were delicious, my server Mercedes was fantastic, and the manager made me feel truly valued. As a disabled veteran on a tight budget, I deeply appreciate your kindness and support.

Keith Asfour

Our server, Maria, was fantastic! She checked in with us frequently, was very friendly, and had a great sense of humor. The food was great, with generous portions and no skimping on the goodies (bacon, fruit toppings, etc.) Everything was hot and fresh. My only complaint is the noise level. The open kitchen concept is fun, but we could hear every clang, bang, and whir. Other than that, it was a great experience.

Violeta Mendoza

Really good service by Maria, food was delicious and the mood perfect foe the time!

Cordelia Powell

Had an early dinner here and the service was excellent! Our server, Maria, was very friendly and kind. She was patient and so helpful as we tried to decide on our orders. The French fries are outstanding! Crispy and flavorful! The soup was chicken noodle and very tasty! Chicken fried steak with country gravy was also good. I was with family as I am from out of state but would stop here again!

Angelica Zuniga

Our waitress Maria, gave us, 5 star service. She very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu.

My family has always loved Danny's and thats because servers like Sonia that always go above and beyond to make people feel warm and welcomed. Coming back to this place for sure.

Sonia had an amazing service! We were so tired from the Safari park it was nice to come to a yummy meal with my kids!

Sonia had an amazing service! We were so tired from the Safari park it was nice to come to a yummy meal with my kids!

Amo los desayunos y su cafe esta muy Rico muy limpio todo y el servicio es un gran equipo muy amables y atentos si nesesitamos algo mas lo super recomiendo 5 star

Our server Sonia was super nice and professional, she made sure everything was okay. Breakfast was delicious and everything tasted good!

Our server Sonia was super nice and professional, she made sure everything was okay. breakfast was delicious and everything tasted good!

The 9-grain pancakes are so good! And it's so nice to have coffee that doesn't taste watered down. The service is wonderful. Mercedes H was my server today and was very attentive, yet didn't make m…

The 9-grain pancakes are so good! And it's so nice to have coffee that doesn't taste watered down. The service is wonderful. Mercedes H was my server today and was very attentive, yet didn't make m…

great food and wide selections. Service- very good, courteously staff/ server . ambience- noisy, kids screaming . we love coming here once a week at least!

Recently had a delivery order go wrong, most items weren't delivered. Not sure if it was because of driver or restaurant, but expect both.\n\nThe restaurant offered to replace everything. We went t…

Excellent and friendly service! ambiance was calm and very inviting. Food was exquisite, made to order, and just as promised!

Great experience at Denny's! The staff was friendly, service was quick, and the food came out hot and fresh. coffee was always refilled, and everything tasted just right. Consistently a solid spot …

I really love coming to this Dennys. Always great service, and great atmosphere. The manager Gerardo is super professional and attentive. The host and servers are equally as good. Clean bathrooms a…

Maria C fue muy amable hoy en la hora del desayuno. Compre un malteado de vainilla y unos choconana pancakes. Muchas gracias!

First of all: Mercedes and Geraldo were fantastic. We were there RIGHT as they opened (blame jet lag). Mercedes was SUPER nice and was so fast on service. It was a delicious breakfast and the mos…

First of all: Mercedes and Geraldo were fantastic. We were there RIGHT as they opened (blame jet lag). Mercedes was SUPER nice and was so fast on service. It was a delicious breakfast and the mos…

I had a delicious lunch at Denny's, which was made all the better by their customer service. I was in a pinch and needed a place to sit quietly on my laptop for an emergency work call. I went into th…

I had a delicious lunch at Denny's, which was made all the better by their customer service. I was in a pinch and needed a place to sit quietly on my laptop for an emergency work call. I went into …

Food was really good and our waitress, Maria was awesome. Great service and super friendly!!

Busy but it was Sunday but the wait was reasonable, and for being packed they got everything perfect no complaints here

Nice little Denny's! It is pretty small, so our party of 13 didn't quite all fit at the biggest table. But the staff stayed on top of it for the most part and all of us were served in a reasonable amount of time.

Not crowded for a Saturday afternoon. Food was good BUT with Corvid19 no condiments are on table. One Ketchup packets is like a tiny squirt of sauce, we had to get 10 packets. I understand and appreciate their concern regarding virus. Next time I'll take my own ketchup bottle in my purse. Didn't render 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ due to long wait for food.

The ladies act like it's too much just to check a pick up order so we can go especially if they just walking by multiple times, because I know me as a worker i can just check the name and order and have them move about their way... i multi task... but I put 4 because the manager is always nice... but that's y I accidentally almost walk out with the wrong order because one time they just have me stand there but i only walk in to check when the app alert that my food is ready and it had no name so i thought it was mine coz i was tired of standing and i don't want my food cold especially for my kids... I only do pickup orders from dennys...

I came here at 2:30 am before taking my friend to the airport. The server had a good sense of humor, even for the graveyard shift. Presentation was great, and the taste was pretty good. You get such huge proportions, so there's leftovers, which I won't complain, especially for a decent price! The food below is for three people for less than $50.

3.5 if I could rate in halves. Went to this Dennys at 11:30pm with a couple people. It was not that busy, about 15 people in the diner. We were seated quickly. Did not get to order for about 15 mins, which is fine. Ordered food, and the person who took the order made the joking comment "Sorry we have servers who don't give utensils" as we had none on our table. We laughed and said no worries. Food arrived, and looked good, albeit not sizzling (ordered a skillet which was not hot to the touch, just warm). We would have started to dig in, but still did not have any utensils. The person who made the comment was speaking to a couple other staff, and forgot about the utensils, we were watching as we sat right in front of them. We waited for another 8 mins as the person came walked back and forth upon realizing. No biggie, it's just funny to do the same thing as the server right after you say something about it in the first place haha. Overall if I could give a separate rating, food versus service, I would say 4.5 for food taste, quality and value, and 3 for service. Thanks for your time, God Bless.

I came here for my annual birthday breakfast. The staff was kind and service was good. They require a mask when not at table.

+1

Everything is good here, the service is nice. Just the orange juice is overpriced

Lilia Garcia

We just arrived from Mexico and our all American breakfast was perfect! Maria's service was the icing on the cake, just like the berry pancakes. Very good experience overall. Thank you for the bottomless coffee.

Teresa

I ordered the 55th eggs with cheddar breakfast. It came with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and pancakes. The pancakes were cooked just how I like with some crisp around the edges. But the eggs were overcooked and the bacon was limp and chewy. I’d give this place another try when I’m in the area.

Evelyn Antezana

My husband and I came here for lunch time, after a long hike, so we were very hungry. I ordered a “Supreme Sizzling skillet” without the sausage and cheese. Husband got a Eggs Benedict with ham & without hollandaise. I loved my order because potatoes weren’t greasy as in other locations. Husband’s hash browns were well cooked and crispy.

We came here for breakfast and to our surprise the sausage was spoiled and that just ruined our breakfast...

We came here for breakfast and to our surprise the sausage was spoiled and that just ruined our breakfast...

Food service slow as snails. Breakfast gravy just flour and water. Might as well eat paste. Toast not even toasted just white bread with butter. Over easy eggs burnt. Just plain crappy. No one ther…

food service slow as snails. breakfast gravy just flour and water. Might as well eat paste. Toast not even toasted just white bread with butter. Over easy eggs burnt. Just plain crappy. No one …

Food service slow as snails. breakfast gravy just flour and water. Might as well eat paste. Toast not even toasted just white bread with butter. Over easy eggs burnt. Just plain crappy. No one ther…

Food service slow as snails. Breakfast gravy just flour and water. Might as well eat paste. Toast not even toasted just white bread with butter. Over easy eggs burnt. Just plain crappy. No one ther…

The server Maria was so friendly and accommodating!! But sometimes the holiday/special pancakes (at the Escondido location) are missing ingredients like the cream in between them. The service made …

Decent burger at a reasonable price. Not sure why it being a Denny's burger rebranded for delivery services warrants a 1 star when the food is still pretty good. Definitely beats Jack n the Box or …

My online food order was not correct. I was missing two items. The main entrees were good. delivery was pretty fast for a Sunday morning (35mins).

The food here sucks. I don't know how 8 people food come out cold or stale. Our waiter went above and beyond to fix any and all issues. If it wasn't for the waiter this place would get zero stars.

Carefully of this store overcharging for value menu pricing where did the classic Burger I believe it's called what's Fry's normal price is $8.99 what's charge $13 for the same Burger and fries when I asked my server about this he did not acknowledge what had happened or offered to change to the correct price instead instead tried to turn it around and act like it was how I had ordered and it was my fault Burger was good pretty standard I eat these an awful lot when I explained to the lady that checked me out she wanted nothing to do with that as well pretty messed up Denny's Escondido

I had the Salmon on the senior menu and it was amazingly scubcious, the service was great. The dinning area it self was dated and could use a fresher look with replacement furniture and booths. It seems dark inside as well and it had a stuffy smell . My friend said it was one of the best Denny's she'd been in. So I guess that speaks for it self food wise . I like Denny's, but I personally wouldn't return to this one.

The food is very good although it was not what I ordered, the place smells a lot of grease and is very old and smells old. It has excellent service, it just needs to be revived. Most of the Denny's are m

Food was definitely good for a reasonable price. But man never offering to refill our drinks for an hour was really dissapointing. I've realized this is the standard in the industry in Escondido. :/

Had a first ever experience of my life! My family and I got seated and the same person who seated us (Juana) asked for our drink order. There were 4 of us, so my husband gave the two kids drink orders and was right in the middle of giving the third order when she stepped away, forcefully threw a balled napkin from her hand onto the bar counter and walked over to the cash register. He was right in mid-sentence! She started speaking to another male worker near us in Spanish. He looked confused and hesitant, glancing back and forth between us and her, all the while she had a disgusted look on her face. I don’t know what was said since I don’t speak Spanish but the man came over and asked for our drink order as if we had just walked in and my husband had to start all over again. I don’t know what we did to deserve that treatment but I definitely felt like a victim of racism. She never came to our table again. My husband was just as confused as I was and I have to say, it put a bad taste in my mouth the rest of the meal.

Horrible food , mediocre food . Wasn't worth 1/2 what i paid for it. Low quality and food was served Cold ! Waste of time.

The female waitress could NOT get my order right. Started off ordering water WITHOUT lemon. Of course, it came with lemon in the glass. Next, I ordered English Muffin. She brings my food and tells me my 'white toast' would be right up. Sorry, won't return to this Denny's.

I ordered for curbside pickup and was there early. I called to let them know I was there like the email said to do. 20 mins after my order was supposed to be ready I call again to make sure they knew I was there. The person answering the phone was not the friendliest but did bring out my order 10 mins later. When I got home, the sandwich bag with the jelly and syrup had an empty container of syrup. It was not spilled everywhere, it was a used opened container. I called to let them know and the manager said I would receive an email with a coupon. I told him I was not trying to get a full refund but wanted them to be aware of what was put in the bags so that wouldn't happen again. I never received the email. I would have been happy if they at least gave me back the tip I gave them.

Sean Eggerstedt

Very relaxed atmosphere, servers however had an issue understanding what was ordered and had to repeat multiple times. I ordered the premium chicken tender meal, got 5 tenders no fries.... still tried to charge for the dinner. Even asked for the fries and was told it didn't come with fries even though its in the description, and photo of the meal...

Reno M

Food it was cold when it arrived. The taste was good adjust cold. The atmosphere was kind of scary because when you go into the restroom you see the graffiti on the toilet seats and the walls. I left at around 11 a.m. and it look like no one had touched the outside as you can tell by the 12-pack of beer box and how full the trash was

does not open at 5am. came here after a workout hoping to get a good hearty breakfast... instead, i got closed doors no one to be seen.

Worst mashed potatoes of my life. A little effort goes a long way and i feel absolutely no effort goes into this food. Beyond what you would normally expect at an establishment like Dennys. Wont be going back to this one

Was highly disappointed long wait slow service and messed up my order!

+6

First walked in and the place smelled like they have major sewer problems. Waited 10 min to be seated. It looked like there was a cook and one other person working, and he was in no hurry to do anything. I ordered a steak and mashed potatoes and a salad. The terrace could have been fresher, but it was edible. The potatoes were so runny they looked like country gravy,and speaking of gravy, there was none. The steak was fatty and very salty.i took it home, rinsed it off and fed it to my dog. It was the worst meal I've had in a long time. Will not go back

Very poor service. I was by myself and sat down and it took them 15 minutes to come and ask me what I want and another 10 minutes before I got my first drink a coffee!! Unbelievably bad service never mind about the inlet that took 45 minutes to get and when it came they said they don’t have muffin I will never come to this Dennys ever again

Very stuffy and bad smell. Ended up taking my food to go. Will never be back. 🤮

Jaime and florentino were atrocious in customer service. Terrible attitude and even talked negatively about us behind the counter when we were just coming in for the grand slam event and a coffee. Even so far as saying we were making it up and must be another deal.

izzy seranil

Waited over 25 minutes got sat down. I got my drinks. My son got a hot chocolate as he was stirring. There was an Empty sugar packet the waiter took orders went to input them and then would go stand waiting for other food to come out 10 minutes. We’re wasted a while. He’d go back and just stand there. He could’ve taken my order meanwhile I was gonna tip more than anyone he was serving

Yolanda Wason

Worst experience ever! Employee was broom sweeping while we were eating lifting dirt particles into our plate. Manager hiding in a corner to scare a female employee, the employee screamed on top if her lungs! He totally didn’t care we were all watching. Very unprofessional. All employees loud spanish speaking stories about how their day went while serving our meals. I have always loved Denny’s. my son treated me for breakfast and they disappoint and ruined our meal.

Francisco Ferreira

Had to call corporate.. went there previously the week prior. I felt ignored! It wasn't that busy? I came back on Veterans day after I dropped my Workers Comp patient at therapy. Only Dennys around so I went again. Let me preference what im going to allege. Im black Portuguese but I don't think blatant racism is rampant in 2025! That being said... i was seated way before a couple of Workers and im guessing husband and wife. Low and behold the waitress goes to them before even offering me water or coffee?? Asked her why I wasn't Asked first .. she said I was still looking at the menu?? ( but so we're they) menu was closed and on the table. The stereotype that black people don't tip?? Maybe valid but I tip at least 15% even if the waitress only takes order ,bring food and gives me the check. Im expecting a call from the GM of store .. this going to be interesting