Denny's

Chai Sanders

2023-05

I didn't know this Dennys was here. A little out of the way but a great detour and relaxing meal break. Our server was extremely nice and helpful. When we entered, there was a large list of items that they had run out of. The 5 stars on the food was because none of the items impacted our orders, the Moons Over Myhammy, American Breakfast, and Veggie Omelet. We all enjoyed every bite. Great stop, and highly recommended.

nathan noble

2023-09

My grandson was hungry. So, i decided to stop here to get him some breakfast. I regret not turning around immediately as I walked through the first set of doors.It was there. I was hit with a smell of burnt or burning food. I personally do not like the smell. Especially if it lingers for an entire day. As I walked through the next set of doors, the smell got worse. Now I knew that this wasn't good. But my 6 year old grandson is hungry.Mind you that this is 8 o'clock in the morning. The sun was shining into the dining area, and there I could see the lingering smoke of the burnt food. The smell to me was horrible, and now I can see the evidence.The highest compliment I could give is here. We were greeted immediately by the seating host. He was friendly and led us through the smoke to our table. The dining area was clean. Smokey and smelly, but overall, it was clean and seemed in order.This is where it slowly becomes even worse. We sat for about 4-5 minutes before our waitress took our drink order. It was 8:06 when she took our drink order. She did not return until 8:11 with coffee and a small apple juice. At the time, there were only two other tables that were occupied.Once we received our drinks, we placed our order. My grandson wanted the Build Your Own Jr. Grand Slam and the Jr. "Premium" Chicken Tenders. While all I asked for was the side of biscuit and gravy.Our waitress was perky and energetic. It was nice to see, but it just didn't fit in with the slow, smoke fillled, stinky room. Her demeanor definitely did not reflect or match my mood. Of course, by that time, her energy was just plain annoying.As I checked, the time after I finished my first cup of coffee, which had already gone cold, was 8:18. I look over to the food prep area, and i could see plates of food under the warming lamps. I'm assuming they were warming lamps. 2 minutes later, our waitress comings bouncing back with a smile and tells me they have no biscuits for my order. I then just ask for a short stack of pancakes.My cup is empty and there's nothing in her hands. She could have brought more coffee. Or maybe with her energy it would be too dangerous for her to bounce across the room with a hot pot of coffee.I kept watching the food under the lamps. By the time the food was moved from under the lamps it was 8:30. The food that was sitting there was my grandson's order. When our food was delivered, it was by the seating host. He didn't deserve my verbal dissatisfaction with the service, but I asked him to convey the message. By now, my cup is empty. So I asked him kindly for a refill.See the pictures of food. The Jr Grand Slam we received was not like the picture. I laughed at the waitress when she asked, "Do you want it just like the picture?" I repied, "I seriously doubt it'll look like the picture." And I was right.All the pancakes were overcooked on one side and on a separate plate. Nothing looked consistent. The eggs were probably equivalent to 2½ to 3 eggs scrambled. The chicken tenders were anything but premium.My pancakes definitely were overcooked and nearly burnt. My attempt to cut through the pancakes with my fork was unsuccessful. I had to use the knife to cut through the thick, overcooked layer. But I managed to get through it.My pancakes were warm, but not so for the Jr Grand Slam. The food had just cooled enough to feel cold. We both didn't finish our food. By the time we were done receiving our food, the time was 8:30. The second cup of coffee was horrible, and it tasted watered-down down.3 stars was not fair. 2.5 would be better. Our bill did not reflect the change made. I struggled with not leaving a tip. But I left 16%. I'm mean, but not that mean. My minimum for better service and honest communication is 20%. This place is independently owned by who I assume is Navajo. I'm Navajo. I won't comment on service provided to non-Navajos because i mind my own business.I wouldn't eat here again.

Bruce

2023-12

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Codi Higley

2023-05

We ordered crepes breakfast. The waitress didn’t ask how we wanted our eggs cooked and brought them out over easy. Yuck! The strawberries on top of the crepes were rotten and the sausage was probably 2 days old.

Lorenzo Warfel

2019-05

Great food and service can be found at this Denny's! Shout out to our waitress Abigail for dealing with an irritable customer with ease! She did a great job! The food was great and the restaurant is very clean. I really liked that this Denny's was spacious and had a fun vibe to it. Me and my group from California enjoyed it so much we came back the next day for dinner!

Joey Begaye

2024-03

Do not stop here for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Instead go to Junction Restraunt down the road for better hospitality and service.The service is not up to par with a Denny's sign outside. In my opinion this place is a 1 Star rating.The food was overcooked and the place had a musky smell. Cooks had no hair nets and facial hairs were longer than expected.And to the current manager Lia or Leah, customers are just a number in a few thousands that come to the place and their comments are not appreciated or given a thought, when I told her where do you think your paychecks come from... surely it's not from Denny's but from the customers who eat there.I myself will no longer eat at this location and will take my business to elsewhere, where it is appreciated and where my comments are valued.I will tend to voice my comments and experience all the way up to corporate, where I'm sure they're not aware of how this Restraunt is run by their current manager who told me she is in training to run this place. I am gonna make sure they know that she has no people skills nor any hospitality experience and thinks that her customers are just a number in a few thousands that come thru the doors.

Hans L. Roth

2024-05

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Grace Hodg-Fer

2023-05

The only open restaurant in Chinle..service is positive, tables are clean, the music is 50's music, not offensive..due to Covid19, transportation and delivery issues, some food is NOT available. The banana split is delicious! The 55+ menu is tasty and large portions. I wish they were open until midnight but overall, a good place to eeat.

Virgie Begay

2024-04

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Gabriel Brown

2023-07

Last time I came here the service was average, waited a long time for our food. Just seemed like they didn't know what to do.Came here on our way home. And I'm very happy that their service is great. Food came out hot, the appetizer came quick, our server amazing, and overall the biggest improvement.I live in a town where we had a Denny's, but man oh man, service was not up to par there so it was shut down.So I'm glad we stopped by here. Stomach is full and we are all happy. Food was hot and amazing, service was good as well, and atmosphere pretty good. Only reason I gave a 4 star, restroom could've used some attention but that was my only issue.Keep up the great service! Big shout out to Rolvina our server, amazing customer service. Keep it up girl!!!

Kevin Albert

2023-07

Our waitress didn't want to come into work that day and it showed (according to the manager). No greetings, no offer of water or drinks, just the order. Never came back to check on us. No utensils, she forgot some food items. I had to track her down. 25 minutes before we got our food, and the place wasn't busy. Once we got our food, it was really good, flavorful.

Mally Flower

2020-05

It's a new restaurant. It has good service and decent food. There aren't too many restaurants in this area so this is a good option.

Charles Adams Photography

2024-03

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Hoxss

2018-05

super great food either but weirdly I recommend more the lunch and dinner than the breakfast ?????!the coffee refill is ok not amazing but the pancakes are truly delicious.otherwise for the food star breakfast it's nice you have a lot of choice for side that you can pick up for you food the rice and sweet potatoes are good example.

Kaylee Barnett

2024-03

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R Rice

2020-05

Friendly staff, quick efficient service.The food was delicious and served hot! When you ask for a side of sour cream they really give you a huge, size of sour cream! Yum!Side note: The bathroom door could use some TLC (larger stall litterly falling apart)😁

Rocky Zepeda

2023-09

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Mr. Laughlin

2024-03

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Karen Jaysilas

2023-08

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Lori Koelsch

2023-05

I love Denny's but this place is a joke. Attempted to have dinner on a Sunday at 6 pm. There was a list on the front door of over 25 items they were out of and a sign saying it would take 40 min even though there were only 4 customers. We ordered hamburgers and waited 25 min then asked for ketchup. They were out of ketchup. We cancelled our order and left. They hadn't even started the order yet. There's a grocery store in the town down the road. Why don't u send someone out and buy the ingredients there. Don't go to this Denny's

Mewee Robert

2023-05

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Charles Whatley

2020-05

Surprisingly good food, pleasant and efficient service, and very accommodating when we wanted to change several items on the menu... replacing egg whites with scrambled eggs in the veggie skillet.

Michael Gallegos

2023-05

Was the worst experience ever! I will never visit this rude place ever. Went in my my captain to have dinner and go over the job we just completed just to get turned away.. I should have paid attention to the white couple in front of me because we both got told online ordering only even though the restaurant had 7 tables of Natives sitting at them. To top it all off the people who came behind me got a table because they were Natives. I'm Brown, too, so why did I get snubbed! Good question.

H. P.

2023-05

No cheese, no lemonade, no tea or unsweetened tea, soda only. Server should probably wash their hands if it’s obviously dirty

ALTON BENALLY

2023-07

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Leon Spargo

2023-05

4 stars probably seems high for a Denny's, but I was treated very well by my server.She was young, ambitious, friendly, courteous, and seemed to enjoy her job.Treatment that I don't often see at a Denny's.My breakfast here was the best meal I had in Chinle.Doesn't say much for the other eateries in the area, does it?I left a very good tip. And so should you if you stop here.Be polite to the people that serve you.

Irene Trombly

2023-07

We had dinner here on July 2nd. Floor and some tables were filty. Their were at least 8 employees behind the counter. We only saw one young employee( male, average height, slender, with glasses) that actually cleaned few tables. He even changed his gloves each time👍Our waitress( male somewhat heavy set, wore black mask) wasn't that attentive. Our glass (water) was empty. He was to busy hob knobbing with the employees.Next morning (July 3rd). We were there quarter to 6 the door was still locked. We had asked prior to leaving the night before what time they were open for breakfast(5:30AM).Both bathroom was filty. Toilets hasn't been cleaned( rings). Both stalls in women, toilets was not flushed and no seat covers. There were toilet papers everywhere in the stalls and floor. and trash was full. My father in law and spouse stated the mens bathroom was filthy as well. There was no toilet papers, no soap or seat covers in the mens. Father in law and spouse grabbed paper towel and wet it to clean the seat.. It's funny does the employee(s) even wash their hands with soap prior to leaving the bathroom? How can employees wash their hands properly if there's no soap?In the doors(both)prior to leaving the bathrooms. There's sigh posted*Please let the employees know if the bathroom needs to be cleaned.*Employees must was their hands.Bathroom should be cleaned once the restaurant is closed and before it opens.We (myself, apouse and in law) let the hostess know that both bathrooms were filty.Does the health department even go here and inspect the place?Before deciding to eat here walk through and check for cleaniness and especially the bathrooms.

Frankie Oliver

2023-12

We stopped in for breakfast ( 6 old bikers ) and the food and service was impeccable. I wish this store with the employees were closer to my home in Nashville, TN. Great place Guys!

Tommy Gunn 3

2023-05

Came to this Denny's hoping to get good service and good food. There was a list of food not available and it was only burgers. Had questions but I guess one too many question. We ask if the water was yellow or the glass was yellow. Waiter must have been having a bad day and he just told us "geezs I'll ask someone else to be ur waiter....." I guess we are not suppose to ask questions. The waitress was more friendly but we did not dare to questioned anything else.

Rob Carter

2023-10

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