Which restaurant is famous for its "Grand Slam" meal?

Denny’s is the restaurant famous for its “Grand Slam” meal. The signature breakfast traditionally includes two eggs, bacon strips, sausage links, and buttermilk pancakes, although the exact combination can vary by menu and location.

The Grand Slam was introduced in 1959 at a Denny’s restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. It was reportedly named as a tribute to baseball star Hank Aaron, connecting the hearty breakfast to baseball’s “grand slam” home run. The meal helped define Denny’s as an all-day diner where breakfast could be ordered around the clock.

Denny’s began in 1953 as Danny’s Donuts in Lakewood, California. The company changed its name to Denny’s in 1959 to avoid confusion with another restaurant chain. That same year became especially important in the brand’s history because the Grand Slam was added to the menu.

A common mix-up is confusing the Grand Slam with Denny’s other “Slam” meals, such as the All-American Slam or French Toast Slam. “Grand Slam” specifically points to Denny’s.