Massachusetts: With Locations Closing, There Are Only 4 Denny’s Left Here
One of America’s favorite breakfast chains had plans to close 10 to 20 restaurants this year, according to Eat This, Not That. Unfortunately, that means there are only four Denny’s in Massachusetts left.
In fact, this consolidation comes on the heels of 57 Denny’s restaurants closing last year in 2023. “CFO Robert Verostek revealed during a Feb. 13 earnings call that Denny’s continued to struggle with inflation in 2023 and ultimately ended up shuttering dozens of its restaurants as a result,” Eat This, Not That explained.
In late March of this year, a popular Worcester location at 494 Lincoln St. closed its doors for good.
Here Are The Remaining Towns Where You Can Find A Denny’s In Massachusetts
Although the Boston metro area does not get any Denny’s love, they are spread fairly across the rest of the state (minus the South Shore). The addresses are:
- Attleboro – 252 Washington Street
- Fall River – 243 William S Canning Boulevard
- Holyoke – 2173 Northampton Street
- Leominster – 38 Commercial Rd
The good news is, in true Denny’s fashion, each of these four restaurants is still open 24 hours per day, and serves your breakfast favorites during all hours.
According to data company ScrapeHero, California still has the most Denny’s locations in the country with a whopping 388 restaurants. That’s 25% of their total locations.
Regardless of which Denny’s you will now choose to go to, here is the perfect order.
Keep in mind that breakfast is acceptable and highly encouraged at any time. The breakfast signature meals and specialty pancakes and crepes section of the menu certainly do jump out at you, but the “classic slams” contain a value that is hard to pass up.
Currently, the berry waffle slam and the berry stuffed French toast slam are being showcased on the menu. The Lumberjack, where you get pancakes, eggs, hash browns, grilled ham, bacon, sausage links, and a choice of bread is also a fan-favorite. It all sounds great, but that might be too much food.
I’m all in on the “super slam.” Here for under $10, you get a hot plate that contains two of everything. That’s two buttermilk pancakes, two sausage links, two bacon strips, two eggs, and hash browns. Add a cup of fresh coffee and even share a bowl of fresh seasonal fruit and you have yourself a great deal, where you walk away comfortably full.
The traditional shakes remain on the menu at Denny’s as well. That’s a sweet serving of either their vanilla, chocolate, Oreo, or strawberry-flavored milkshake.
These Massachusetts Chains Actually Have Great Bagels
#4 Gunther Tooties
There are five Gunther Tooties locations from Foxborough down to the South Shore. The owner of this chain worked in a New York bagel shop before taking over the first location in Pembroke. Moreover, a few of their spots offer drive-through. The “French Toast” bagel listed under the New York Style portion of the menu is always hard to resist.
#3 The Bagel Dudes
Sometimes known as “The Bagel Shop” (like their Chatham location), this is a family operated chain business that has a significant presence in eastern Massachusetts and in Florida. Everything is baked fresh onsite. If you’ve ever wondered what Chocolate Chip Cookie flavored Iced Coffee takes like, they have 22 different variations here. And it tastes as good as it sounds.
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#2 Cafe Fresh Bagel
There are five Cafe Fresh Bagel restaurants all within about 30 minutes of each other. This is my bagel breakfast sandwich spot. I keep it simple when I go there, with a classic: bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel.
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