Denae’s Diner

Don't honor their published business hours!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Good food, great prices, helpful and friendly staff. This cafe is attached to what seems like a pretty nice off-brand hotel. Oh and the French Press Coffee was outstanding.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I visited this establishment for breakfast and was pleased to find the menu items fairly priced, with a hearty meal of eggs, sausages, hash browns, and toast listed at $18. The food was pretty good, and the coffee was excellent; however, I wasn’t expecting to pay as much when the bill came. I didn’t notice the coffee price but assumed it would be just as reasonable, expecting my total to be around $20 plus tax. When the bill arrived, it was nearly $28. Upon closer inspection, I discovered that the coffee, which turned out to be French press, cost $6, and there was also a 5% ADMINISTRATIVE SURCHARGE. They do give you the whole French press, which is good for about four cups, but the price still caught me off guard.

When I inquired about the administrative surcharge, the waitress, who was very helpful and friendly, stated it was to cover the restaurants extra expenses. She suggested that I could simply take it out of her tip. I refused to do that; it wasn’t her fault that the management decided to implement such a deceptive practice. Ultimately, she was able to remove the admin fee and I ended up tipping her a good amount plus the administrative fee to ensure she wasn't penalized for the restaurant’s choices.

Still, I felt it should have been disclosed upfront, especially considering the high coffee price. It seems like a sneaky tactic that many might overlook. In today’s economy, we need to be vigilant about these hidden charges that businesses often impose, thinking they can get away with it without any pushback. It's frankly frustrating, and I won’t be returning. Run a transparent business when it concerns my money and you will likely see me again. Try to take my money for nothing and this $1.20 cost you a lot more. I stay across the street at the Weston 3 times a week on my layover for my job and I wont be back at your restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

While exploring downtown LA, we decided to give Denae’s Diner a try — but unfortunately, it didn’t quite hit the mark.

👉 Parking? A Headache!
There’s no on-site parking — it’s valet only, and they don’t validate, which means you’re stuck paying $15+ just to park. Definitely not budget-friendly!

🍴 The Food? Meh.
After waiting a few minutes, we got seated. The menu had potential, but sadly, the dishes we tried were just average at best. Nothing that made us go “wow” or feel like it was worth the price.

💵 Not Worth the Splurge
Between the parking fee, the underwhelming food, and the extra charges, this stop just didn’t feel worth it.

👎 We won’t be returning — there are way better spots in DTLA with good vibes and better value.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Really cool atmosphere with great service. The La Brea hit the spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great menu, service and price. Tucked away inside the hotel but worth the find.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had the fish and chips. A little devoid of taste, like the cod could’ve been marinated. But atmosphere beautiful. It’s a nice little spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

We stayed at the hotel and dined a few occasions at the diner. Great food, service and lovely friendly staff.

Such a cute diner and we LOVED the patio. Food was good but service was a little slow once we got the food, especially since we were out on the patio

Their Wilshire breakfast sandwich was so good!
Great atmosphere and super reasonable price for their offerings, esp. relative to other eateries nearby.

Cute place. Breakfast was good. Service was bad. If you don't want to serve people, don't work in the service industry. We had to ask for EVERYTHING!

Wonderful brunch at Denaes Diner. So good we came back the next day. Great food selection. Washes down with Mimosas.

Didn’t know the diner was in a hotel so make sure you look for the hotel, not the diner’s name! Lovely staff, especially the lady that served us. Really welcoming and patient since we weren’t sure what to get and asked for takeaway. Food was delicious, definitely recommend the chicken sandwich and their fries are seasoned really well.

Ein großartiger Start in den Tag! Dieses Frühstückslokal direkt beim Hotel Delphi in Los Angeles hinterlässt einen sehr neuen und frischen Eindruck. Der Service war ausgezeichnet – aufmerksam und freundlich. Das Essen war ebenfalls fantastisch und hat uns vollkommen zufrieden gestellt. Sehr empfehlenswert für alle, die in der Nähe sind!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely beautiful dining experience with delicious food, loved the pancakes small but have subtle flavor that's sneaks up on you leaving you wanting more along with their fries. Good place for breakfast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5