Denny’s

Literally the worst food I’ve EVER had. I got some food to go, got back to my hotel and the food was burnt and they didn’t even put a fork in there. I called them back and spoke with a manger named Flo Mason who advised me to call back in the morning. They CLEARLY don’t care about customer or the service aspect.

I absolutely LOVE it here. Very friendly servers, reasonable prices and super fast service. We live in The Pearl surrounded by overpriced restaurants with rude servers, so coming here is a refreshing change of pace.
I’m not sure why the reviews here are so low, but I want to encourage all Unilocalers to give this Denny’s a try. After being served the most disgusting mush that I have ever seen at a popular café, I quickly got in my car and drove to Denny’s to get some decent food and I was not disappointed.

Stay away from this place! Just horrible service. 1.5 hours backlog in the kitchen when we visited on my birthday. These guys ruined it for me. We were given a smaller table so we requested a bigger one because they had many empty ones available and Michele bluntly refused. She was extremely rude and lied that there were people waiting. None of the tables were taken until we left. People like her need to be fired right away.

BEWARE — DON’T EVEN THINK OF PARKING IN THERE LOT. They have a towing sting operator that sits in the parking lot in a car with tinted windows. They wait until you head out of site and have your car towed. We parked in the lot that was next to Red Robin. Shame on them!!! Bah hum bug!

Reading some of these other reviews, I was a bit apprehensive, but this was just too convenient to pass up for us. We got there about 10:30 am or so on a Saturday, and the hostess was super friendly, and seated us quick. The server, when she first came to our table, seemed bored and more than a little unhappy with her work. But she came back and got our order quickly, which we already knew what we wanted. We only waited for the food for about 15, maybe 20 minutes, and as we sat, the place for a little busier. The food was very yummy, and the grouchy server came back several times to check on us. After my six year roped her into conversation, she seemed to warm up. All in all, it was a good experience, and we wouldn’t hesitate to go back. Yes, some of the other patrons looked like they wandered in off the streets, but there were also other families, and even several senior citizens. Wasn’t bad.

I loved this Denny’s. I was surprised how busy it was because pdx has so many foodies, but this Denny’s is hopping esp on a Sunday. That said I recently visited this Denny’s for the first time with my roommate about a month ago and in spite of being busy we were seated almost immediately. The waitress was super friendly, our food came out in good time and everything was perfect. Not to mention — holy cow the price is so good! I got a Gardenburger, moz sticks and milkshake and I think my bill was $ 10 and my roommate ordered a huge HUGE stack of pancakes and coffee and her bill was maybe $ 5. Not a place for ambiance, but c’mon it’s a diner. Great service, love the food and awesome price. Foodies, psht.

good service but the food was horrible and the drink cups had soap in them which gave my co worker and me the runs. eat at the red robin next to it.

If you like needles and junkies with your moons over Miami then visit this Dennys. Management doesn’t care if you run on your bill or shoot Meth or heroin up in their restaurant. They almost go as far as to hand out clean needles… this place is not family friendly. I’ve watched a server be punched in the face. I’ve witness drug deal after drug deal. It appeared to be brought to managements attention and they could careless. Food is shit the cooks are dirty looking. So if you want to get stuck by a needle while eating pancakes go to this location

In relation to other Denny’s this one is okay. The people were nice even though we came in 30 min before closing (they’re not ²⁴⁄₇). The food was good and it was located super close to our hotel, literally a one minute walk. But the chairs were old, I felt gross sitting there. Mine had a huge rip in the back and I couldn’t stop thinking of all the bugs that must live inside it :/​
Came here a second time and our waitress was very sensitive to my dairy allergy. She made a dairy free mango smoothie and I’ve got to say it was the best smoothie I ever had! I wish I remembered her name… Danteya?

I get why everyone craps all over Denny’s, the restaurants are not the nicest, the service isn’t the best and food is of poor quality, but you should walk into this place already knowing all that. I like Denny’s, the price is low and the food is decent enough. I was in Portland for the week on a business trip working at the convention center. I had a cold so I didn’t want to go very far to get a decent meal, so I stuck with Denny’s and went for lunch two separate times. I had breakfast for lunch both times, the first visit I got the lumberjack slam which was good enough. The eggs where a little to greasy and the bacon, sausage and ham were decent but the quality was poor and the ham steak was very thin and small. The next day I had the Ultimate skillet, which looked great pictured in the menu, but was small and lacked the great vegetables I was looking forward to, like spinach and grape tomatoes and was more of just potatoes, but it was hot and it did fill me up. The service was good and fast and they kept my drinks full and made sure I had everything I needed. So if you’re looking for something fast, low priced, but are not worried about quality or your taste buds then Denny’s is a place to consider.

I have to be honest… it’s a Denny’s people. It isn’t a high end joint.
For what I got from the lunch it was good. The new «Thing» burger was quite good actually! One of the best breakfast burgers I have had. Seasoned fries were very good as well.
I was alone so I was able to cruise straight to the breakfast bar without waiting. I could see people waiting for 15 or 20 minutes. Keep in mind it was about noon and right next to the convention center where two conventions were being held.
My server was very kind and amicable. She was speedy and thoughtful as well. Got me water without me having to ask and asked if I needed any recommendations from the menu.
The food was good for a Denny’s, the service was good for a Denny’s, and the price very reasonable.
For a Denny’s this is one of he better ones I have been to. I was in and out within 30 minutes with a full stomach of good food. I can’t ask for more.

Not sure why this Denny’s has a 2 star. My service was great, food was no different than any other great Denny’s. I had my typical breakfast, always eggs sunny side up, wheat toast dry. Great service and food.

A Dennys like every other! The only thing different was my selection off the menu. Sausage and potatoe skillet, just like ma use to make. The food was edible but nothing I couldn’t make myself with leftovers in about 10 minutes. I ordered a iced coffee that was exactly that… black coffee poured over ice cubes with a splash of milk. Can you say bland! Dennys never surprises me, in a good way or a bad way. A good place to eat before you have your morning coffee… when the brain isn’t functional yet.

Service was awesome. Food/​breakfast was fast but maybe a bit too fast. My eggs were perfect but the sausage was like warm and kind of soggy. Coffee was good and server was great with filling my cup and asking how everything was. I just told him it was fine and didn’t mention the sausage. Would come again. Nice place to pass time. Would order something different next time.

I am most definitely not a horrible food critic. I have seen some bad service but this is probably the icing on the cake! First of all, I want to say that our waitress was very kind and although very swamped, she maintained that kind attitude. Secondly, our food took quite a while to arrive. We honestly didn’t order much food. But when the orders finally came around, they had forgotten some things and it took us another round of waiting to get these food items. I wouldn’t say we were neglected but each time our waitress came by (which was rarely), we always had to ask for a correction with out orders. Not really gonna recommentd dining here.

I write this review as I sit and watch my friend eat his lovely looking meal. You may be wondering why I am typing while he is eating. Sadly it is because I have yet to see my meal.
Sure it’s just a free birthday slam but I’m kinda hungry and need to catch a train soon.
It’s been about 10 more minutes and our lovely waitress has finally come and ask me if I was ready to order my meal. I kindly informed her I was ready when I ordered it 20 minutes ago. I also ordered a to go box at this point.
I got my meal and have started eating. Now I’ve become thirsty and have been waiting 5 minutes for some water.
Got the water a day my check.
I could not bring myself to leave a tip. Usually I am an over tipper.
I would have been understanding if there were more people in the restaurant but it was pretty empty.

You know what — it IS a Denny’s, so I wasn’t expecting a transcendental, but what I got was far below my basic expectations.
I waited 10 minutes to be seated with half the restaurant empty, I waited 15 minutes for the server to even come to the table, and almost 15 more minutes for their «lumberjack» plate thing — one of the most basic dishes they offer.
In the time I was there I witnessed 5 complaints (I’m not exaggerating!) to the manager who looked flustered, desperate, and totally at the whim of her own servers and kitchen staff. Complaints ranged from mis-​prepared food, slow service, to billing issues.
I asked three times for water (to take a pill) and the server finally slammed a glass down on the table w/​o even looking me in the eyes.
One of the worst meals /​experiences I’ve had at a restaurant in the US.

Our waitress was great… too bad she was the only one serving tables when we went in around 4pm on a weekday. If you come across Randy the manager, he sucks! Don’t bother giving him feedback. He spent about 15 doing whatever he could find (i.e folding napkins, walking real slow back and forth at the other side of the restaurant etc.) BUT help out the poor waitress. Then this fool actually had the nerve to ask how everything was when I went to pay. I told him my concerns about his lack of management skills then he proceeded to just ignore me as he continued to swipe my card/​get receipt. I asked if he heard me and then he just looked up with a dead stare, I kid you not! Not a word from him! What a creepy manager, you’ve been warned. Other than that, same exact Denny’s food you will find at hundreds of locations.

I usually only come here for breakfast, or when it’s 2am after a night out. But today I was craving a burger and fries, so here I am. Until recently, I was a Red Robin loyal customer, but service was SO INCREDIBLY BAD last time @ Lloyd Center location that I will never eat @ that Red Robin location ever again! But I digress…
Service @ this Denny’s can be hit-​or-​miss. Today, I got lucky and had a really good waiter… fast, friendly and attentive service.
I had the «Build Your Own Burger» and fries for $ 8.99 which is a decent price.
The parking lot here sometimes has sketchy looking tweakers hanging around and there’s usually at least one panhandler squatting outside the front door :(which is annoying.

Once a year, I stop in at Denny’s to see how things are going; I’ve undoubtedly had at least two of the worst meals I’ve ever paid for at Denny’s, but I keep rooting for them for a couple reasons, one is that most of them are franchisees, and I try and cheer on entrepreneurs of all ilks, and secondly because a friend of mine just bought 75 of them, and he’s a lot smarter than me, so I figure he must see an upside.
At least two of the bad experiences I have had at Denny’s I have been accompanied by Mrs. Burgerdogboy, and this week I returned to the spot where we shared one of our very first meals eever.
The last time I was at this location the experience was tainted in a good way by thinking I was in love, so the restaurant experience didn’t matter; I was also hobbling around Portland with crutches and a cast, courtesy of Hurricane Katrina.
This time I was not so handicapped, in either regard.
I’m pleased that a lot of things have changed, the restaurant was cleaner, the service affable, and I ordered a cheeseburger and fries, thinking a straight-​forward entrée would be a good test of the menu and kitchen.
The burger menu has been greatly enhanced, with a host of specialty burgers as well as a «build your own» menu with a substantial number of toppings, including picking your patty and bun:
Beef Patty, Grilled Seasoned Chicken Breast, Turkey Patty, Veggie Patty. Find Your Base: Sesame Seed Bun, Cheddar Bun, Whole Wheat Bun, Grilled Potato Bread. Say Cheese: American, Swiss, Cheddar, Pepper Jack. Choose Your Toppings: Grilled Onions, Spinach, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, Pickles, Mayo, Chipotle Sauce, Bourbon Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Ranch, Jalapeños, Pico de Gallo. Premium Toppings (requires additional cost): Sautéed Mushrooms, Hash Browns, Bacon, Onion Tanglers™, Fried Egg, Chili, Fresh Avocado, Jalapeño Bottle Caps.
It’s a list comparable to any of the current niche burger joints, and a worthy one. Sandwiches and entrees are accompanied by a choice of sides, including Denny’s «odd» new fries, which they proclaim to be «Waffle cut,» which I think actually means «waffle extruded,» a fry made from a potato slurry mixture and forced out of a mold frying to freezing and frying. But they were better than most extruded fries I have consumed. Other side choices include hash browns, seasonal fruit or dippable vegetables.
The patty was clearly hand-​formed and had a great beef taste. A third pound, at least. My one beef about the beef at Denny’s? You have two choices of «doneness,» according to the server, medium well and well. Period.
Those two levels of cooking are not anywhere near my personal preference, but I have to say, it was OK. Medium well didn’t mean completely dried out as it does at most restaurants.
Denny’s menu is full of ‘doneness’ cautionary statements, including about eggs. They’ve added a couple of ‘premium’ steaks to the menu, not sure if they can only be cooked to the same levels as the burgers or not.
In any case, my conclusion is that Denny’s new burger menu is comparable to any fast casual competitor, and is every bit as good as Fuddrucker’s or Red Robin.