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    3.1 (255 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Archie A.

    2 AM visit is always the best! No issues, and they always take care of the military with a solid military discount. It's been a minute since I've been back to Denny's, but when you need a late-night spot after the club, this place never disappoints. I've been coming to this location since 1995, and the service has consistently been great every time. I love the variety on the menu and the quality of the food. Was kind of hoping for some classic after-party drama on Saturday morning but nope, just good food and smooth vibes.

    From the value menu: hamburger and breakfast slam.
    Mary H.

    Great service, value menu was great, food was good and as expected. Clean restaurant.

    Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, bacon, sausage and pancakes with coffee
    Art K.

    Had an opportunity to meet with friends, today. It was so nice having breakfast and coffee with them. A hearty meal that included scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, bacon, sausage and pancakes. It was a delicious way to start the day.. Our waitress, Jaisa did a wonderful job keeping our drinks topped off and kindly helped us with any additional requests we had. She provided us with outstanding service. Although the restaurant was busy, the noise level was low enough to have a conversation without having to strain to hear each other or raise our voices. The casual atmosphere made it a comfortable place to relax and enjoy time with friends.

    A basic scrambled eggs and cheese with bacon and sausages with pancakes and coffee. Yum! Having friends along made it special!
    John B.

    Breakfast with friends along always makes a meal most enjoyable. Food was as ordered. Service: Attentive. Ambiance: Not crowded so peaceful! 4 Stars!

    My breakfast  Grand Slam Pack

    My breakfast was awesome. Eggs cooked nice and soft, bacon had a nice slight crisp and my sausages were good. My pancakes were golden brown. MMMMMM. Service was quick, I didn't have time to play on my phone and my food was coming out to the table.

    Burnt toast.

    It's Dennys so I wasn't expecting a 5 star meal. As it turns out, it was below expectations. Service was decent. Seated in a timely manner, order taken in a timely matter etc. When the food came out, problems started. I ordered a simple ham and egss meal off the 55+ menu. I ordered eggs over medium. They came out yolks smashed well done rubbery things. Waited for the toast and after a few, I asked about it. Ther server came back with the "toast". Burnt black on one side and the other side was warm. I didn't bother asking for replacements since I didn't have too much time. Oh, and ham was cooked so much, felt like I was eating ham jerky. Super dry. At least the coffee was decent.

    Pay here.  The service was very amicable and the store was clean.
    Robert G.

    Different Denny's (1 of 2) Transiting between San Diego and the L.A. area, I needed sustenance, especially after leaving San Diego way past the time I had intended to leave. Some Denny's were closed or closing at this hours, but this one in Oceanside was open. It was dusk, but I suspect I was somewhere near that all too noticeable taller condo or apartment building near the shore. It sure would have been nice to see it during the day. During my formative years, I often wondered what was in this lone beachy tower. I went inside and was warmly greeted, not to mention warmly taken care of during ordering and having the food brought out. I was looking for a snack more than a full fledged meal, so I settled on a cheeseburger, fries, and coffee as fuel for the remaining 75 to 100 miles. It appeared to be some type of special. The food has that boilerplate Denny's taste. I wasn't complaining. I couldn't complain. It was just what they said it was and the price was fair. There is both some straightforwardness in getting here and some circuitous moves in getting here. If coming south on I-5, the ramp for this Denny's is easy to identify. Now, if coming north, a cluster of adjacent off-ramps with similar numbers are presented to you. Take the one that will cloverleaf you to Harbor Drive so you don't end up driving up to one of Camp Pendleton's entrances. I've gotten decent service at various Denny's in SoCal, be they in the SFV, out in the desert, and now here. This Denny's is close to the military base and I could go with the moniker "A Denny's for jarines." That's a combination of the words jarhead and marine, and is older than the hills. I'm sure they eat here from time to time. Everyone knows this moniker and rolls with it. The experience was better than I expected. It was enough to push a strong 3 - a usual benchmark for Denny's - to an entry level 4 stars. I'd eat here again. It would be preferable during the day when you can see some of the local surroundings through the big windows all around.

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    Elizabeth L.

    I hate leaving negative reviews and I try hard to find something good about a place. In this review I will find something nice to say. If I find that I have not one thing nice I can say I usually just don't review, hoping they just had the worst day at their place. But, when something is not in accordance with the law or can make someone ill, then I have to speak up. This is the worst Denny's I have ever been to in my life and I have been to about 40 of them. My grandson loves a good Denny's and I enjoy their breakfast more often than not. I know I am at a Denny's and not some fine dinning place so I know what to expect and never over expect. I know that Denny's has reasonable prices and, well, it is Denny's. But this Denny's either needs new management or something, anything, to try to get this place together. This Denny's is in Oceanside and if you are driving the 5 Freeway, there is not a lot there. Don't go there anyway. Find another place or stop at a gas station for a snack. From the outside this Denny's looks like all the others. It was clean outside with large signs saying that face masks were required, after all, it is the law. Once in, you will be greeted by a hostess who has her mask under her nose (photo attached). When you ask her to please put on her mask you will be ignored. I was. She was right next to me and I also had to pay the bill on the way out with her right next to me. I wear my mask, it is the law indoors in San Diego County. As we were being seated I noticed how dirty the place was. The floors were not clean, food on the floor and someone came in with mud I guess. I also noticed that many of the staff were either without a mask at all or had it under their nose. We were sat at a table that had not been cleaned. The dishes were removed but there was grease on the table and food on the seats and crumbs all over the floor where I had to put my feet. The table was never cleaned, we did it ourselves with napkins from my purse. A server came and was nice, her mask under her nose, but she was pleasant. She asked what we wanted to drink. I ordered coffee and when it came there was dried coffee running down it. I drank it anyway, because my grandson never wants me to send anything back. He is a Special Needs child and gets stressed very easily. So, to say the least I am always polite and soft spoken to wait staff. We ordered and our food came out 20 minutes later. I thought that is okay, it will be fresh and hot. It was cold and some was not eatable. My husband had a burger that was burned beyond well done. He did not eat but a bite or two. My grandson had pasta with meatballs and liked it very much. I tasted it and it was fine. My order came and my eggs were made as ordered and were also fine. The hash browns were undercooked and very cold in the middle. My pancakes were hard and it seems they had been made in batches just waiting to be heated up and sent out. They were the worst pancakes I have had at a Denny's. I could not eat them. I ate the eggs and drank my coffee--of course a refill was not offered. Now, I did not send anything back and that is on me. I just won't have my grandson upset. He was happy with his food, so that is fine with me. I went to the bathroom. It was not stocked. It was not clean. The floors were greasy. We got our bill, it was correct and the server thanked us. She was nice. We went to pay to the same person with her mask under her nose and I just tried to keep my distance when paying. We paid and left. We will never be back. I don't suggest this place to anyone. I was so disappointed. They could not even do the minimum. It is clear the management does not care at all. Very sad and a bad name for Denny's.

    Fit slam with side of buttermilk pancakes

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    4 years ago

    Nice place to have breakfast, I like going after my morning gym workout. Enjoy a good morning coffee

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    Kimberly is very very outstanding !!! Food was very good but the service was even better !!!

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    The food is great delicious and satisfying and customer service is awesome had a great time there

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    I'm posting on behalf of the hard working people at this Dennys they deserve nice reviews.

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    Pit Stop Diner

    Pit Stop Diner

    3.8
    (1.1k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Food is great & service is good! They have a menu with so many options it's hard to choose. Will…read moredefinitely come back to try other options.

    This is not my favorite type of dining or food but every now and then we might hit this spot up as…read moreit's close to work and home and has an extensive menu that accommodates any and all tastebuds and we have a spectrum in my family of 6! Your kid a picky eater? He only eats Mac & Cheese and I'm talking for B-fast, Lunch, Dinner, brunch, Linner, snacks, whatever!?! It's Kraft Mac & Cheese or it's nada! Then there was that episode with my little brother when we were growing up where he only ate Lil Debbie's!!! Mom....what were you thinking??? And why was that not my menu for even a week, let alone the years Jaime got it for? Anyways back to pit stop. Big open seating dining. If I recall, customers order before grabbing their seat. I've seen it 3/4 crowded but I have never been there when the busy times are rocking. As stated the menu is extensive. Burgers, sandwiches, big salads, entrees you name it and it's likely that if any diner anywhere has offered that plate, the Pit Stop has it as well! I've ordered something different every time and have never been disappointed. But understand it's diner dining. And yes! I am sure they also serve Mac and Cheese! Cheers

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    The beautiful 1962 Chrysler New Yorker in the middle of the diner floor
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    The Pit Stop Omelette
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    101 Cafe

    101 Cafe

    3.5
    (412 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Stopped in for my first time yesterday morning and overall I thought the food was pretty good…read more However, the service could've been a lot better. We arrived as a party of 3 around 10 AM and had to wait about 10 minutes for our table. We put our names on the wait list, but they forgot to come get us when the table was ready so the table sat for a couple of minutes until we went in and asked about it. Inside is extremely small, there are about 12 to 14 tables. There's a small free parking lot in the back otherwise free street parking is pretty easy to find. Our waiter was not the most polite and he brought half of our dishes, which is a huge pet peeve of mine. He forgot the side of bacon, the side of toast and a few other things until we went up and got them. Then we were supposed to get coffee refills, but had to hunt him down for that as well. Which is kind of crazy given how small the restaurant is. I would give this place another try however Beach Break Cafe down the street really blew me away the previous week, so hopefully my next visit here will be a bit of an improvement.

    When I think of a diner breakfast, this is precisely what I want. There's an actual counter you can…read moresit at, the staff is super friendly, the service is quick, and the food is hot and tastes like it's homemade. I had a breakfast sandwich with vegan sausage and it was SO good. Nothing fancy, but exactly what I wanted. My partner had the vegetarian omelette. It was loaded with delicious and fresh vegetables. And a really generous portion! The perfect ambiance for a Saturday morning breakfast. (Next time I'll be trying a mimosa or a milkshake!)

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    101 Cafe
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    Don's Country Kitchen

    Don's Country Kitchen

    4.1
    (645 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$
    43 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    I met here with friends for breakfast. I had passed this spot in the past but never had the chance…read moreto dine here. It is a cute spot. It has or is a mom and pop type of ambiance. The service is friendly and quick. I love that the servers interact with the customers when they can. They make eye contact and share a smile, that definitely makes it a welcoming place where you want to come back. I decided to order a half order of biscuit and gravy (gravy on the side), my side choice was fruit and I ordered sausage patties on the side. When my ordered arrived I was amazed how large the serving was, and was glad I ordered a half order. I didn't finish it and ended up taking home the leftovers. My order was delicious! The gravy was perfect, not too runny or too dry. The side order of the sausage was cooked just right. I was lucky to find street parking in front of the restaurant. Parking could be an issue especiallly on the weekends but it being the weekday the day we met made it easier to find a parking spot. I look forward to returning to Don's!

    Great experience! This place has been on our list for a while, and I'm so glad we finally tried it…read more From the moment we walked in, the vibe was welcoming and fun. Chris greeted us right away and was the most gracious Eagles fan we've ever met -- especially considering the 49ers had just beaten them last week and we were wearing our Niners gear. He had nothing but nice things to say, and coming from a 49ers fan... that's saying a lot. It truly set the tone for the visit. Our server, Arianna, was fantastic -- polite, friendly, easy-going, and so chill. She made everything feel effortless and relaxed, which is exactly the energy you want at brunch. Highly recommend the Avocado Eggs Benedict -- the eggs were cooked absolutely perfectly. We really enjoyed the entire experience, and bonus points because the bathroom is adorable -- such a fun detail that shows how much care goes into the place. We'll definitely be back!

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    CLOSEUP: coffee cake
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