Denny’s may be known for its classic diner menu items, but did you know they have a secret menu packed with hidden gems? If you’re up to take your Denny’s experience to the next level, then check out these 10 must-try secret menu items. From unique combinations to hacks, here’s what you should be ordering at Denny’s.
10. Cheese Hash Browns
Who doesn’t love hash browns? They’re the perfect, warm, mushy breakfast, especially when paired with hot coffee. For a breakfast diner like Denny’s, of course, they’re also selling some hash browns, but if you want an upgrade, you can request Cheese Hash Browns. They’re always available as long as your local Denny’s has hash browns.
9. Low-Carb Substitution
It’s hard to imagine that an American breakfast diner like Denny’s will whip up a healthy, low-carb meal for you. They have several options for swapping out ingredients for your meal to make it more healthier. For instance, you can order steamed broccoli instead of fries or mashed potatoes. You can also request to change the ingredients of your omelet to low-carb veggies.
8. Bacon
Whether you like bacon in your burger, salad, or pancake, it’s possible to do so — just ask your server to add bacon. Doesn’t it remind you of Baconalia that caused waves back in 2011? The menu consists of BBQ Bacon Mac ‘N Cheese bites plus the ultimate breakfast with six strips of bacon. But now that the Baconalia isn’t available on the menu, you can just add bacon to everything. 😋
7. Beyond Meat Patties
Healthy burgers, anyone? Those who were forced to eat at Denny’s but don’t eat meat probably know about their Beyond Meat Patties. If you’re not familiar with them, they’re these burger patties that are 100% plant-based. So, if you’re craving burgers but want them meat-free, then request a Beyond Meat Patty.
6. Scrambled eggs cracked on the grill
Looking for a smokey flavor on some plain, old eggs? They have them over at Denny’s. They use a liquid or powdered egg formula that allows them to make large quantities, especially in restaurants as big as theirs. So, if you’re looking to upgrade your usual scrambled eggs, then have them cracked on a grill.
5. Shortberry Dream Cakes
These Shortberry Dream Cakes were created by TikTokers Dmitri Robinson and Kelz Wright. It features buttermilk pancakes topped with ingredients like fresh strawberries, pieces of shortbread crumbs, strawberry sauce, and vanilla cream. What’s great about them is that you can pair them with your choice of bacon and sausage for a complete meal.
4. French Toast Grilled Cheese Sandwich
What’s better than a Grilled Cheese Sandwich? A French Toast Grilled Cheese Sandwich, of course. It’s just like your classic gooey cheese sandwich, but the toast is dipped in milk and sandwiched in cheese before they’re grilled.
3. Breaded Fish
Breaded fish fillets were once on the Denny’s menu, and they were pretty popular. But for some unknown reasons, they removed them. If you want to try them yourself, tell your server nicely that you’re in need of breaded fish, and if they have them, they’ll serve it to you.
2. Tsing Tsing Chicken
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Panda Express at Denny’s? Another discontinued menu item is the Tsing Tsing Chicken. It was on the menu before Denny’s efforts to try and serve international cuisine. They come in chicken finger style that is dipped in a sweet and tangy sauce and topped in cabbage slaw salad.
1. Cookie Dough Pancakes
You may have seen these Cookie Dough Pancakes at TikTok as something that can be ordered at Denny’s by request. It features pancakes that are filled with chocolate and cookie dough and topped with cream cheese. They were under this discontinued menu called Social Stars Influenced Menu that was created by social media stars @es_jenny_solares and @EnkyBoys.