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Denny's
Category: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
5605 KingswayBurnaby, BC V5H 2G4
Neighbourhood: Metrotown
(604) 434-9016
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
3 reviews for Denny's
3 reviews in English
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Review from Jasmine T.
Burnaby, BC
5/11/2012
Don't you just love FREE STUFF on your birthday?
So, I did my research and began my quest for as much FREE as I could get for my birthday... first stop, Denny's. Denny's, the home of the free meal on your birthday. No need to sign up for anything... just show up with your ID and eat away. My birthday was on a Saturday this year, so I woke up early and claimed my meal. Now, they take a maximum of $9.49 of your meal if you are dining with a friend. Dining alone? Fear not, they will give you a free Grand Slam.
We walked in and no line! We get seated in a small booth and wait for our server... she reminds me of my aunt as she explains the free meal. Done. I was going to get the Make Your Own Pancake Meal anyhow ($7.99). No, you don't get to make your own pancakes... this ain't home. You just get to choose from an assortment of options.
I chose: Buttermilk Mix (or you could get Whole Wheat... I already eat sad brown bread at home, don't make me do that here), Bacon as a mix in (they also have berries and white chocolate chips), Fresh Strawberries (or you could get bananas or syrups) and I said yes to whip (because who says no?). I also chose sunny side up eggs and sausage with my hashbrowns. It sounds like a lot, but it's no Lumberjack Slam.
My husband got the Fit Slam. Healthy egg white omelet with spinach and tomato, English muffin, Turkey "Bacon" (that ain't anything close to bacon... it's like leathery spam) and a cup of fruit. You're wondering how we got together...
So happy it was free... but not because it was bad and I didn't want to pay, but because where else are you gonna get rewarded for being born? -
Review from Johnson C.
Vancouver, BC
2/10/2010
Being unable to turn down a free meal - came to this Denny's for the 'Super Tuesday' event where the original Grand Slam breakfast was free.
I was worried there would be a monstrous line-up and when I got there at about 10AM, the lineup was out the door. My friend and I were tempted to go somewhere else - but as we agreed, "Free is the sweetest sauce of them all".
The staff gave out little fried pancake balls to everybody standing in line and made sure that everyone that wanted one, got one (thanks elbowing hoarders!). Despite the frenzy, the staff was very professional and ran a very efficient operation. Turnover was quick as people were considerate enough to not diddle-daddle and make others wait. We got seated after a 27 minute wait. Not too bad, I've had to wait longer at Bon's for their $2.99 breakfast or dim sum on weekends.
I go to Denny's every now and then when I feel like a sodium gorge and only order the Country Fried Steak. I think it's around $7 regular price for a Grand Slam and you get two bacon, two sausage, two eggs and two pancakes - so it's probably a huge markup profit for Denny's and it's something I would never order. But when the price is $0, bring it on!
Then again, you know what a Denny's is like. Overall, great service despite the frenzy of free food and a well-organized promotion (at this location at least). Only cost us the price of my buddy's orange juice and tip. In a purely rational sense, it was probably not worth it based on the quality and time cost -- but if it's FREE, it's good with ME.Listed in: Late Night Eats in GVRD
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Review from Guillermo W.
Vancouver, BC
12/19/2011
The service at this restaurant is not particularly friendly and efficient because after we were seated, we were not served by a waiter for at least 10 minutes. The prices are also a bit high for an american diner and the quality of the food they serve,. If it wasn't for a free birthday grand slam, i would have never come here for lunch.
