“America’s worst Dennys.” San Francisco’s Gabriel M. pleaded, “No trash, please.” Destiny C. of Mountain View said, “Worst Denny’s, 0 stars.” Eli K. of Paramus, New Jersey, said the area had chuck-e-cheese vibes.

San Francisco’s Kenyon B. wrote a good review. He remarked, “Food was better than anticipated, excellent service, lovely personnel.” The mood was warm and welcoming. I deducted a star since the guy next to me was killed during my meal.”

On a recent Tuesday, Dennys near me I travelled a block to the downtown San Francisco Denny’s at 816 Mission Street, praying I wouldn’t be slain like Yelp reviewer Kenyon B.

2022 SAN FRANCISCO DENNY’S ON MISSION STREET

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Before my visit, I wanted to be sure I was dining at the most expensive Denny’s in California, but the brand did not answer to my questions regarding its San Francisco location.

MENU PRICING

After comparing menu pricing at every Dennys near me with those in San Francisco, I’m confident: The San Francisco Denny’s is the most costly in California – and probably the nation.

The Fit Slam is an egg white scramble with spinach and tomatoes, turkey bacon, and an English muffin. In San Diego and Los Angeles, its $12.99, while in San Francisco, it’s $17.99. Discount available on Dennys coupon.

I wondered: Was this Denny’s superior than others? Nicer interior? Was this California’s greatest Denny’s?

DINER ALL-AMERICAN

Danny’s Donuts opened in 1955 in Lakewood, California. Harold Butler renamed the brand Danny’s Coffee Shops a year later and instituted 24-hour trading. Many Denny’s eateries closed in 2020 due of the pandemic, and not all have restored to 24-hour operation.

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COFFEE DAN’S

Butler altered the “a” to an “e” to prevent confusion with Coffee Dan’s. By 1981, the nation had over 1,000 eateries. There are 1,600 Denny’s globally.

GRAND SLAM

Denny’s most renowned meal is the Grand Slam, which includes eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, hash browns, and pancakes, French toast, or waffles.

It’s a “patriotic” breakfast classic. Captain J. of San Francisco said, “The waitress was amazing and attentive.” He’s a “Make America Great Again” employee.

CRISPY HASHBROWNS

A big yellow sign with red lettering announces “Denny’s” below skyscrapers and retail centers in downtown Dennys near me San Francisco. The 816 Mission Street restaurant’s all-glass facade proclaims “open for anything” with street art.

SFGATE STAFF

The 24-hour breakfast establishment was deserted when I visited, but a waiter put SFGATE staff photographer Lance and me in a booth to get the diner vibe. I wanted to sit on the spinnable metal and red pleather stools, but I opted for the booth’s noisy faux leather.

BLACK AND WHITE IMAGES

Some black-and-white images depicted San Francisco landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, while others showed Denny’s past on Dennys near me. I saw a group of ladies enjoying their lunch, a big cry from the people in magnificent headgear at the Palm Court, where I ate a $30 burger.

As the most costly Denny’s, I ordered the Lumberjack Slam. Two buttermilk pancakes, grilled ham, two bacon strips, two sausage links, two eggs, hash browns, and toast.

TAX AND TRIP

$19.99 before tax and tip. The Lumberjack Slam at Denny’s in Hollywood cost $15.99, while the lowest one in California was $14.39 in El Centro.

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My parents stressed organic foods and a healthy lifestyle that eschewed fast food and corporate restaurants, so I didn’t know what to expect.

I feared that the Lumberjack Slam might upset my stomach. At 9, my uncle purchased my cousin and myself McDonald’s burgers. After eating it, I puked. Since then, I’ve seldom eaten fast food.

SLAM APPEARANCE

I was shocked at the Slam’s appearance. The heaped bacon, sausage links, and ham slab looked crisp and juicy. Bouncy, soft golden scrambled eggs. The hash browns whetted my hunger.

TOAST EATERY

Denny’s hash browns looked as good as those from San Francisco mom-and-pop cafes like Art’s Cafe or Toast Eatery.