Denny's Restaurant
Restaurant · 13201 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250, United States · United States
★ 4.3 on Google · 4,226 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
SuspiciousCompleted Aug 17, 2026 · 442 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.3★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.6★
- Flagged
- 44%
- Coverage
- 24%
All reviews shown by Google
558 examined reviews
442 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,226 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 17, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this Denny's location generally offers delicious food and a welcoming environment, largely driven by standout service from specific staff members. However, others cite occasional inconsistencies, such as long wait times, delayed service during peak hours, and cleanliness concerns.
+ Repeated strengths
Friendly and Attentive Service
Many reviewers praise specific servers—such as Iris, Maria, and Irma—for being exceptionally kind, prompt, and attentive throughout their meals.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-07-05
We are more than appreciated for our Service and experience at Hawthorne Blvd. Dennys Maria is an Excellent Server she so friendly kind and also attentive. Thank you we for sure will be good customers we more than satisfy and grateful.
5★ · 2025-12-05
Thank you for your excellent customer service. Iris was a doll and was ready to be there if I need a refill. Excellent food aswell..
Delicious and Fresh Food
Reviewers frequently highlight the breakfast items, skillets, and overall meal quality as tasty, hot, and well-prepared.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-05-02
The service was great and the food was delicious. Julie our server was great and accommodated us greatly. Would recommend and come again in the future.
4★ · 2025-05-22
It’s a decent Denny’s for a quick bite. I love the grilled chicken skillet, it’s so yummy! Julie, the server, took our orders right away. There were moments where she could’ve checked up on us more often. It took a while for me to get my so...
5★ · 2026-01-26
Maria was amazing, very welcoming attentive nice and remembered my mother's order and that made her smile. Maria had a very sweet disposition and was kind. Maria deserves a raise.
Clean and Retro Atmosphere
Several guests enjoy the nostalgic diner feel, mentioning that the restaurant is often clean and provides a comfortable atmosphere.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-05-20
Maria was my server and she did a great job. She's very professional and very friendly. This Denny's is a good restaurant with nice atmosphere.
5★ · 2026-03-29
We enjoy coming here for breakfast, Iris made our experience pleasant, I will definitely keep coming back.
5★ · 2025-08-22
Iris was such a pleasant helper. Their veggie egg white omelette is excellent. The dinner has a retro feel and really gave me some nostalgia
− Repeated complaints
Slow Service and Long Wait Times
Reviewers report lengthy wait times for tables during peak hours, slow food delivery, and occasional inattentive service.
3 supporting reviews
3★ · 2025-05-08
The food is okay, and the service is mid. Wait time for food can be up to 30-45mins
1★ · 2025-09-21
Don’t come after 11am on the weekends it’s to packed I was waiting for an hour ( table for just one person ) , I ended up ordering my food online after the 1hr wait got my food in 20minutes
5★ · 2026-06-11
Had a great service with Iris this morning. She was patient kind and very quick with service! Thank you for our time here and we will come again!
Cleanliness Issues
Some guests complain about dirty restrooms, uncleaned tables, and unpleasant odors upon entering.
3 supporting reviews
3★ · 2025-06-10
Getting Food was VERY SLOW, restroom not very clean no hand soap, it needed attention. Food tasted average very small portions the best thing was the coffee. I won't be returning to that place even if the food is free
1★ · 2025-06-15
Food is pretty bad by Denny's standards snotty fried eggs microwaved over cooked scrambled . It's not nice . Server was great but the rest of the staff disinterested and just rude. However the cardinal sin the mens restroom was mingingly d...
1★ · 2026-04-28
I recently visit Denny’s in Hawthorne Unfortunately I had a disappointing Experience When I was seated in front of a dirty cart piled with dishes which it was unpleasant and felt unsanitary throughout the restaurant tables were dirt.
Inconsistent Food Quality
A few reviewers mention improperly cooked dishes, such as overcooked or raw steaks, cold food, and small portions.
3 supporting reviews
3★ · 2025-05-20
The food is usually okay, but this time it was unfortunately a bit cold, or rather lukewarm. During peak hours, the staff seems to be a little overwhelmed. Our wait was relatively long—about 12 minutes—before we were even asked what we wan...
3★ · 2025-07-13
Iris was my Waitress and her attention to detail was spectacular!! She was very attentive but not annoying… That’s really the Review!! I loved her and wanted to stay just because she was amazing but Baaaaby Do not order a steak here… they l...
1★ · 2025-08-08
Hello! The service was terrible. We arrived and asked for a table for four, but they took us to a table for three. We had to pull a chair from the people next to us, and we waited more than 15 minutes to be served, even after signaling to t...
Good for
- Late-night or early morning breakfast runs
- Classic diner comfort food
- Family-friendly dining with attentive service when seated in the right section
Avoid if
- Visiting during weekend peak hours when wait times can be extremely long
- You are sensitive to cleanliness issues in restrooms and dining areas
- You expect reliably fast service on busy holidays
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| May ’25 | 151 | 65 |
| Jun ’25 | 50 | 19 |
| Jul ’25 | 81 | 37 |
| Aug ’25 | 96 | 40 |
| Sep ’25 | 37 | 11 |
| Oct ’25 | 35 | 12 |
| Nov ’25 | 31 | 12 |
| Dec ’25 | 63 | 29 |
| Jan ’26 | 109 | 49 |
| Feb ’26 | 125 | 76 |
| Mar ’26 | 41 | 9 |
| Apr ’26 | 26 | 11 |
| May ’26 | 32 | 10 |
| Jun ’26 | 62 | 33 |
| Jul ’26 | 29 | 14 |
| Aug ’26 | 32 | 15 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
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burst
5 occurrences — worst: 13 five-star reviews on 2025-08-17 vs avg 2.5/day
weight 1
Show all 5
- 8 five-star reviews on 2025-07-17 vs avg 1.4/day
- 13 five-star reviews on 2025-08-17 vs avg 2.5/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2025-12-07 vs avg 1.3/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2026-06-06 vs avg 1.2/day
- 9 five-star reviews on 2026-08-11 vs avg 1.1/day
- review drive 24 five-star reviews on 2026-02-08 vs avg 3.9/day, 17 of them name a staff member; 9 five-star reviews on 2026-06-18 vs avg 1.6/day, 5 of them name a staff member weight 0.5
- low activity account 412 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- duplicate text 2 reviews flagged weight 0.9
Flagged reviews
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
Irma was my server today. She was very attentive and served our food on time! Our food was served on time. Would recommend coming to this Dennys!
- Sleepy Cif ★★★★ 2026-02-14 suspicion 86
- Amanda Vigil ★★★★ 2026-02-22 suspicion 86
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 440 remaining flagged reviews.
Manuel Soto
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-07-17
Stephanie Ascencio
1 review
★★★★★
2025-07-17
Iris has such a positive attitude, and the food was great! The service was also fantastic.
Evelyn G
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-07-17
Iris did a really good job
Jahan
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-07-17
Great service from Iris, thanks!
Noah Tango
1 review
★★★★★
2025-07-17
Iris was incredible!
Silke Reichwein
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-17
Iris served us and she was extremely friendly and gave us lots of tips and time to order. I'm already looking forward to breakfast tomorrow. We immediately got a nice table. The food was good and, as always, plentiful.
rosa angel
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-17
Nahomi's customer service was excellent and efficient; we appreciate her service today. The facilities were very clean and welcoming.
Fredy Hernandez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-08-17
Mursal is very good server i highly recomond her thank you mursal
MARIO MURALLES Jr
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-08-17
Brenda was great! Great server! Thank you!
Luzelva Franco
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-08-17
Good food, great service. Server was Brenda!
Report generated Aug 17, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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