I visited Denny’s for the first time after trying Cracker Barrel and IHOP. One chain had the best breakfast — and value.0

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• August 18, 2026

With hash browns, my order totaled $18.86 before tax and tip. The same seven items cost $16.88 at Cracker Barrel and $18.58 at IHOP, so Denny’s came out pricier than both. All three chains felt like a solid value for the amount of food I got, but in my opinion, Denny’s provided the biggest bang