Denny's vs Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is the cheaper of the two. Of the 7 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $1.59 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Denny's
- The $5.99 Everyday Value Slam is the cheapest sit-down breakfast at any national chain — two pancakes, an egg and meat.
- Build Your Own Grand Slam at $12.49 gives four items; ordering the same four à la carte typically costs $4 to $6 more.
- The 55+ menu takes roughly $2 to $3 off the standard versions of the same dishes for guests 55 and older.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
- Guests 55 and older can order from the 55 Plus menu: pancakes for about $6.89 and dinners for about $11.29, a few dollars under the full-size plates.
- The Fabulous Five at about $7.79 and the Magnificent Seven at about $9.59 are the cheapest full breakfasts.
- Coffee is bottomless for about $3.19.
Denny's vs Perkins Restaurant & Bakery — FAQ
Is Denny's cheaper than Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in 2026?
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 7. Across the whole menu Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is the lower-priced of the two, at $12.19 for a typical item against $13.29 at Denny's.
What is the price difference between Denny's and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery?
On matched items the average difference is $1.59, or about 13% overall. Denny's averages $12.28 across 41 priced items; Perkins Restaurant & Bakery averages $10.64 across 51.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Denny's or Perkins Restaurant & Bakery?
Denny's starts at $3.49 (Coffee (bottomless)) and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery at $2.99 (Hot Chocolate).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.