New at Denny’s: Plant-Based Pancake Slam – A Fully Vegan Breakfast

Popular restaurant chain, Denny’s, has been slowly adding plant-based offerings to its menu for many years. Their newest plant-based option, however, hits the ball right out of the park. The national rollout of Denny’s new Plant-Based Pancake Slam has tongues wagging and taste buds jumping for joy.

What’s in the Denny’s Plant-Based Pancake Slam?

While many chain restaurants skimp on adding plant-based items, Denny’s has recently added a perfect, plant-based breakfast, called the Plant-Based Pancake Slam, to menus in its 1,311 US locations. This 100% plant-based meal needs zero modifications. It has two multigrain wheat, plant-based pancakes with flaxseeds, cinnamon, and brown sugar, served with seasonal fruit and crispy hash browns. The new entree starts at $11.99. It is milk and egg free but does contain wheat and soy.

A Milestone for Vegan Dining at Chain Restaurants

Erin Kwiatkowski from Mercy for Animals remarked, “By committing to add a plant-based option to their breakfast menu, Denny’s is setting a precedent.” We are eager to see how many restaurant chains follow Denny’s example by adding more plant-based options to their breakfast menus.

Beyond the Slam: Other Vegan Breakfast Options at Denny’s

Here are some of the other vegan-friendly breakfast items on Denny’s menu which includes:

• Hash browns – Order with no cheese. Add veggies like bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, or avocado.

• Red-skinned potatoes

• English muffin – Select the regular English muffin with no butter. The gluten-free version is not vegan.

• Seasonal fruit

• Toast – Enjoy your toast with jam or jelly instead of butter.

• Oatmeal – Request to have it made with water instead of milk.

• Grits – Request to have it made with water instead of milk.

Vegan Dinner Choices at Denny’s

If you’re looking for a plant-based lunch or dinner at Denny’s, some locations also have a few plant-based items to choose from on those menus but check each location before going.

• Build your own burger – Start with a veggie patty to create your own burger. Choose either brioche or the whole wheat bun. Add any veggies you like, then top it off with BBQ sauce, bourbon sauce, ketchup, or mustard. Skip the cheese.

• Garden salad – Select a side or house salad with no cheese or croutons. Top it with balsamic vinaigrette, French dressing, or Italian dressing.

• French fries – Both regular and seasoned fries are plant-based but may be prepared in a shared fryer. If this presents an issue, confirm with your server.

• Broccoli

• Sauteed zucchini/squash

• Sweet petite corn

• Seasonal fruit

Why Denny’s New Vegan Breakfast Matters

Denny’s newest plant-based addition has many vegan diners excited. This entree makes grabbing a quick, delicious breakfast easier than ever. We hope it is just the beginning of 100% plant-based, no modification needed breakfasts appearing on restaurant menus.

Have you tried the Plant-Based Pancake Slam yet? Let us know what you think in the comments below. For more vegan restaurant guides check out more from The FARM Buzz including Eating Vegan at The Cheesecake Factory 2025, Ultimate Vegan Guide to Taco Bell, or our Ultimate Vegan Guide to Navigating Epic Universe, and more.