Denny's vs Waffle House: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Waffle House is the cheaper of the two. Of the 7 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Waffle House is cheaper on 7 of them, by an average of $2.94 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.
Waffle House
- The All-Star Special at $12.55 includes a waffle, eggs, meat, toast and a side — ordering those items separately costs roughly $5 more.
- Coffee is bottomless at about $2.95, which matters on a long stop.
- Hash brown toppings are $0.95 each; three of them cost less than the pre-named combinations at some locations, so order by the modifier.
Denny's vs Waffle House — FAQ
Is Denny's cheaper than Waffle House in 2026?
Waffle House is cheaper on most matched items — 7 of 7. Across the whole menu Waffle House is the lower-priced of the two, at $6.55 for a typical item against $13.29 at Denny's.
What is the price difference between Denny's and Waffle House?
On matched items the average difference is $2.94, or about 39% overall. Denny's averages $12.28 across 41 priced items; Waffle House averages $7.46 across 42.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Denny's or Waffle House?
Denny's starts at $3.49 (Coffee (bottomless)) and Waffle House at $2.45 (Toast).
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.