Denny's

4015 Frederick Ave
St Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 232-1369
Near the I-29 interstate on-ramp

Visit date: 2/7/09
Meal ordered: Belgian Waffle

Cleanliness of restaurant - 3
Value for food - 5
Food appearance - 3
Taste of food - 4
Staff (overall) - 5+
NON-SMOKING RESTAURANT - YEAH!

*Rated on a scale of 1-5

Remarks: All comments aside, I can say hands down, I have never had a better waitress. Pat wanted to be there. She took pride in making sure her area was clean and well stocked, and she never waited for someone else to take the initiative. She was happy and she made sure the order was accurate before bringing it to our table. She was prompt and pleasant.

I visited this restaurant right after the "morning rush". The floor was dirty and the bathroom and kitchen both had trash on the floor. I'm hoping that this was just because of my timing in patronizing the facility. The food was fair and fair priced. It can be difficult to dress up a waffle on a plate! I just couldn't believe that the entire staff was still chipper after a morning rush!

Overall recommendation:
Bottom line - I'd go back. Yeah, it's another chain restaurant (have you checked out their dessert menu lately?), and yes Denny's does seem to have a shoddy reputation, but I was impressed with this restaurant for breakfast. The picture menus made easy ordering for kids, and I was glad to have several breakfast options, including the build-your-own combo.