Denny's is the American diner chain known for all-day breakfast, the Grand Slam and late hours at many locations. You can eat in, order online for pickup, or order Denny's delivery through its own site and delivery partners.
A good Denny's order comes down to three choices: which menu section gives you the most food for the money, whether to order direct or through an app, and which code or reward fits the basket.
Slams versus building your own
The Grand Slam is the Denny's classic: a combination of eggs, a breakfast meat, and pancakes or other sides, sold as a set. Variations on the Slam change the sides and proteins.
A Slam is usually better value than ordering the same items separately. If you want pancakes, eggs and bacon, the Slam is almost always the cheaper route at Denny's.
Building your own plate makes sense when you want something off-pattern, such as extra protein and no carbs. Compare the à la carte total with the nearest Slam before ordering.
Egg style, toast choice and substitutions are usually free within a Slam. Premium swaps may add a charge, and the Denny's menu will show it.
The value menu and when to use it
Denny's has long run a value menu with lower-priced breakfast plates and smaller meals. Names and prices change, and they vary by location.
Value plates suit solo late-night orders and lighter appetites. For a hungry adult, a full Slam or a skillet often feeds better per dollar than two value items.
Prices at Denny's differ between franchise locations and are often higher on delivery apps. Check the price at your chosen restaurant before assuming a menu price you have seen elsewhere.
Lunch, dinner and the rest of the menu
Denny's serves burgers, sandwiches, skillets and dinner plates as well as breakfast. Breakfast is available all day at most Denny's restaurants, which is the main reason people choose it.
Moons Over My Hammy and the Super Bird are long-running Denny's sandwiches. Skillets travel better than pancakes for delivery, because they hold heat and don't go soggy.
If you have allergies, use the Denny's allergen and nutrition information and tell the restaurant. Shared kitchen equipment means cross-contact is possible.
Denny's Rewards
Denny's Rewards is the free loyalty program. Members sign up with an email address and receive offers, a birthday reward and occasional exclusive deals.
Rewards offers usually live in your account and are applied when you order online or show them in the restaurant. Some are limited to a single use or a short window.
Join before your first online Denny's order. A welcome or birthday reward often outvalues a generic code, so check the account before searching for one.
Ordering direct versus delivery apps
Ordering on the Denny's website or app for pickup is usually the cheapest way to get Denny's food home. You avoid service fees and app mark-ups.
Delivery through Denny's own ordering or third-party apps adds delivery fees and often higher item prices. That is the trade for not driving.
Denny's codes typically work on its own online ordering, not on third-party apps, which have their own promotions. Order direct if you want to use a code.
Pancakes and fries lose quality quickly in a delivery bag. For delivery, lean towards skillets, burgers and sandwiches.
Ordering for kids, older guests and groups at Denny's
Denny's has a kids' menu with smaller plates at lower prices, and some locations have run kids-eat-free promotions on set days. These are decided locally, so check your Denny's restaurant page or ask before you go.
Denny's has also long offered a 55+ menu with smaller portions for older guests. It is worth a look if a full Slam is more food than you want.
For a group order to go, check whether your Denny's lists family or group packs online. Compare the pack price with the same number of individual Slams, and count how many people it really feeds.
Schedule large Denny's pickup orders ahead online rather than ordering at the counter at a busy time. The kitchen gets notice, and your food is less likely to sit waiting.
Where the Denny's savings are
The 30% Denny's code is the strongest on a family order. On a $40 basket it is worth $12, more than the $10 code.
For a solo order under about $33, the $10 Denny's code is worth more than 30%. Check whether it needs a minimum spend before relying on it.
REWARDS20 is likely aimed at Denny's Rewards members, so sign in before trying it.
Denny's codes are often limited to online orders at participating restaurants, one per order, and exclude alcohol and gift cards. If a code fails, try a different participating Denny's location.
Common questions
Is Denny's open 24 hours?
Many Denny's restaurants have been open around the clock, but hours vary by location. Check your restaurant's hours before heading out.
Can I use a Denny's code on a delivery app?
Usually not. Denny's codes generally apply to its own online ordering, while delivery apps run their own offers.
Why is Denny's more expensive on delivery?
Delivery orders often carry higher menu prices plus service and delivery fees. Pickup avoids most of that.
| Discount | Type | Get the deal |
|---|---|---|
| 10% off | Promo code | View at Denny → |
| $10 off | Promo code | View at Denny → |
| $8 off | Promo code | View at Denny → |
| 10% off | Promo code | View at Denny → |
