Denny’s Breakfast Slam Shocker: Prices Nearly Triple, Leaving Minneapolis Fans Furious!
Denny’s just served up a side of sticker shock with the new prices of their breakfast platter—leaving fans furious and wallets empty! 🌐 #News #Minnesota #BloomingtonMN #Food
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Buckle up, Minnesota breakfast lovers! If you’re craving Denny’s, you may need to mortgage your house in order to afford it! Denny’s fans are flipping out over a shocking price hike that has taken one of their beloved breakfast platters from affordable to outrageous in just a few short years.
The once modestly priced “Lumberjack Slam” has ballooned to a jaw-dropping, nationwide average of $17.99, leaving customers feeling more than a little burned.
Sticker Shock Hits Hard
Denny’s, the iconic diner known for classics like “Moons Over My Hammy,” has joined the ranks of fast-food chains that are pushing prices to the max. With inflation on the rise and labor costs soaring thanks to new minimum wage laws, it seems no menu item is safe from a serious price bump.
A recent post making waves on the Inflation subreddit showed just how bad things have gotten.
The “Lumberjack Slam,” which includes two buttermilk pancakes, a slice of grilled ham, two bacon strips, two sausage links, two eggs, hash browns, and two pieces of white toast, is now ringing up at a whopping $17.99.
And if you’re thinking about splurging on a pancake upgrade, think again—those premium options like double berry banana, cinnamon roll, or “choconana” will set you back an extra $3.09, bringing your total to an eye-watering $21.08 before tax and tip.
The Good Ol’ Days Are Gone!
Longtime Denny’s patrons are taking to social media to vent their frustrations. Many are reminiscing about the good old days when a hearty breakfast at Denny’s didn’t require taking out a loan.
One ex-employee who worked at Denny’s in the ’90s recalled when the Grand Slam breakfast was a steal at just $1.99. Back then, you could grab two coffees and two Grand Slams for under $10—something that feels almost unimaginable today.
The original Reddit poster, who didn’t specify where their local Denny’s is, shared their shock after a recent visit left them with a $78 bill for three meals and two coffees, including a 20% tip. According to them, their usual go-to breakfast spot, which they describe as “kind of fancy,” is actually cheaper than Denny’s new price gouge.
The Fallout of Rising Costs
Denny’s isn’t the only chain feeling the heat from rising costs. A new study highlights the impact of California’s $20-an-hour minimum wage law on the fast-food industry, and the results are grim.
Iconic chains like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Burger King—once the go-to spots for an affordable meal—have all hiked up prices to cover higher wages.
Since the law took effect on April 1, these fast-food giants have seen a noticeable drop in foot traffic. Burger King is down 3.86%, Wendy’s has slipped 3.24%, and even McDonald’s, the king of fast food, has seen a 2.5% decline, according to analytics firm Placer.ai.
As prices continue to soar, it’s clear that the days of the budget-friendly breakfast are fading fast, and diners everywhere are left wondering just how high the cost of a simple meal will climb.
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