Fantastic breakfast place. Love it. The food was the best breakfast I have had. Must try the pork green chili! Huge portions and we loved the coffee. Super fresh brewed. I have no idea what some of these other reviewers are talking about. They must have reviewed the wrong place.
(5)
YouKnowWhoDisIs K.
Love this place with a passion! coffee is very. very. very. very good, breakfast is like the most life changing experience thing i have ever experienced in my experiences. The service is the best of the best of the best SIR!!! and because of this i go back. this is it stop reading. go on!
(5)
Mark M.
I live down the street from Yanna's and I love their breakfast. It's definitely my go-to for hungover mornings. The country skillet will take the place of breakfast and lunch. Big portions, delicious food. Typical diner style atmosphere. Early bird specials for the senior citizens, and they will be there in a group in the back, talking about life and flirting with the young waitresses.
(4)
Martin A.
I used to live nearby. If you do one thing in your breakfast eating life in Denver, GO TO YANNA'S!!! The staff are always welcoming, the burritos blow my mind, every time. It wont attract your eye from the outside, but once you get your plate, you'll be in your happy place.
(5)
Jessica M.
This was always a favorite spot for breakfast, but the last two times I found a hair on my plate so we stopped going. Other than the hair the food is good, and the service is nice. Want to go back, but don't want hair food.
(3)
Frank T.
This place serves the perfect mix of traditional American comfort food and Greek food. The portions are generous and you get a lot for the money. They have some of the best French fries, made from fresh cut potatoes with the skin on. Their baklava is incredible and not overly sweet. The breakfast burritos are enormous and certainly enough for two. Their Greek Panini is not to be missed if you love the flavors of gyro, feta, grilled onions, tatziki, and mozzarella wrapped in a delicious panini. Plus it is enormous. Yanna's has been around for years and I personally hope it continues for years to come.
(4)
Steven B.
There are a couple of ways corned beef hash is served, or at least from what I've found. One is large chunks of corned beef mixed with onions and maybe other spices then cooked lightly. If you like that I think Zaidy's Deli in Cherry is pretty good. The other way, and the one most of us are familiar with, is to grind the corned beef in a meat grinder, mix the meat with small diced cooked potatoes and onion and grill it on a very hot grill. For this second way Yanna's Cafe is the best I've found in the Denver area. This is a Greek restaurant in a strip mall on South Sheridan so it's mixed with a ton of Mexican, Vietnamese, and Chinese restaurants. It is a classic diner with a mix of Greek, Mexican, and American foods. The serving staff are old hands, you can tell by the fact that some customers are addressed by name and asked if they want 'the usual.' The prices are just right and the portions are very big. They are served on a platter and you will not go away hungry.
(5)
Lauren D.
Yes we finally made it here! It was the perfect place for a new years day breakfast! So the coffee sucks but Mmm Greek Skillet was so yummy and hit the spot. My favorite part about their menu is that they serve breakfast all day, and they have many different skillets and omelets to choose from. It's like eggs galore! And the servers are quick multi-tasking mofos! Why aren't more servers as snappy as these ones! This may be my new greasy spoon go-to place because I know we will return.
(4)
Ginger L.
We use to love this place. However, the last year the waitresses have been frumpy and even sometimes grumpy. Last summer there were tiny ants all over ALL the tables next to the windows, crawling in and out of the salt and pepper shakers, etc. Disgusting. We are disappointed that they didn't stay consistent. Sometimes food was good, sometimes not at all. And we order the same thing... Overall, it's ok, try it for yourself, but we are not going there anymore.
(2)
Valerie M.
This place is great. Huge, delicious portions, and friendly service!
(4)
Eden R.
Perfect place to come for breakfast for delicious greasy food after a night out.
(4)
Jason W.
Amazing service, large portions, and tasty food. What's not to like? Team work among the staff was incredible. Wife loved this place too!
(5)
Janet O.
Yanna's all about good breakfast/brunch in big portions and reasonable prices. So if you're like me who almost always wakes up with a big appetite then you're in for a treat! I tried their corn beef hash, two eggs over easy with sourdough toast. I will order this again. Well seasoned, big portion ( of course ) all for $8+. I also had their mimosa. This I'll skip. It was more oj than bubbly. For $3 something it's not bad if you're counting pennies. Pretty funny staff and super nice! This place with its pretty laid back decor is ok in my book!
(4)
Steph G.
Yes to Yanna's! This was a great post-run Saturday morning breakfast spot. They were able to seat a group of us right away and were so nice and friendly. (Gotta love diners for that reason!) The food was just what you'd expect and solid. I was extremely tempted by the schmorgasboard of breakfast burrito offerings, but sadly I did not get one because I'd already done burritos the night before for dinner (with leftovers, at that). But burritos came for others at the table, and they looked amazing! And apparently they tasted that way too. And the portions were huge. Could definitely get 2 meals out of one order- unless you've got the right appetite. :) I got 2 eggs any style with sausage patties, potatoes, and a side of pancakes. The pancakes were actually really great! They make them so that they're really crispy on side. It was just the pancake I wanted. Next time, I'm going for those breakfast burritos....
(3)
Kejia Y.
What we ordered: Spanish omelette and Greek style eggs. Yes portions are big. But salty and greasy. The gyro meat was so salty that I doubt they don't have to pay for salt. The scrambled eggs were dry. Coffee tasted weak. Fried potatoes were wet, not crispy at all. And I didn't get the Spanish omelette: they smothered everything in melt cheddar cheese. Thats an omelette? I'm afraid I don't get it. Only 4 tables when we were in the restaurant. Two waitresses. For some reason they were always in a hurry. I mean, two tables each, how busy it could be...
I'm a bit of a diner critic. I always seem to find something wrong. This place put a smile on my face and in my belly. The service was awesome, it's not too often anymore you get a server who really knows what they are doing, but our waitress was on point. The food was simply amazing. The orders were such huge portions I had to take half home, which I rarely do with breakfast food because it doesn't keep, however this food was still amazing later. Don't be fooled by the looks of this cafe from the outside. The inside is nice and cozy. I think my only complaint here is that they are only open till 3pm.
(5)
Sarah C.
Everything here is amazing. Service is great and chill. We like the Mass Confusion, which we split often. The Waffle special is also great!
(5)
Charles T.
Amazing food, excellent service despite an absurd mid-morning rush, cheap bill. We tipped hard, will return again.
(5)
Keith W.
After reading reviews on Yelp my workmate and I decided to give this place a try for lunch. After reading the menu we both decided on breakfast skillets - I had the Yanna's skillet with bacon, loads of potatoes, onions, cheese and eggs, my workmate had the Greek skillet, pretty much the same with gyro meat instead of bacon. I made the mistake of ordering a side of sausage links - a mistake not because the sausage was bad -quite the opposite - three thick and delicious links of a not-spicy sausage - but because the breakfast skillets were *huge*. I'm a big guy and can put down a lot of food when I'm hungry, but there's no way I could eat even 3/4 of this meal - it was the size of my head. The restaurant was quite busy - I'm guessing there were customers at maybe 20 tables. Two harried but very pleasant waitresses were serving triple duty, also busing and cashiering. It was day #4 on the job for one of them, and the service understandably got slow. They kept apologizing as they whizzed past our table delivering piping hot piles of goodness to the other patrons. Every meal that passed us looked delicious. Their apologies made us chuckle, as it was perfectly clear that they were working as hard and fast as possible - when service is slow for that reason it's ridiculous to get upset. I'll be sure to return here some day when I'm really, really hungry. For the adventurous, they have a six-egg breakfast burrito loaded with everything but the kitchen sink and other menu items that are much larger than the very generous skillets.
(4)
Dave S.
Great place for breakfast food. Typical prices, large portions and the service was excellent. I'll be going back for sure!
(4)
Emily C.
Nestled in the shittiest looking strip mall this side of Sheridan, there lies Yanna's. It should reek of cigarette smoke. It should have blue clouds of tobacco hovering at shoulder-level. The interior of this place speaks to a bygone era of endless terrible coffee, chain smoking, and crispy, tasty hash browns. The coffee is fairly gnarly, but fits with the setting, no more chain smoking, and their food is shockingly delicious. Order a skillet. It comes sizzling to your table by friendly, efficient servers, all of whom I WISH would call me "hon" (they're the only ones allowed to call me that. Everyone else who tries to hon me gets a glare.) Presented on a cast iron platter, your food stays hot, the potatoes on the bottom stay crispy, and you'll discover that everything has that freshly made taste and is packed with flavor. California skillet. Seasoned, juicy chicken. Crisptatoes. Swiss cheese. Eggs (over medium, please). Fresh avocado. Fajita veggies. Everything is just so fresh! I wish I could speak to their other food... I sampled the green chili one time and it was awesome. But I'm hooked on the Cali skillet.
(5)
Demitri R.
Love it. Went in here with my little one. She had the Kids meal with the pancakes, which was big enough for an adult in my opinion. I had the french toast with Sausage and Eggs. And it was huge too,. The prices are reasonable, and everyone is friendly. I will definitely be back to try more on the menu.
(5)
Lari-Ann R.
Best hashbrowns. Mountains of tasty food. Incredible service. Positive atmosphere. Good pruces. Highly recommend.
(5)
Larry S.
Excellent breakfast food and a great value. Got the Mass Confusion and two of us could not finish it. Very tasty. Kind of a bedraggled outside appearance, but worth visiting.
(4)
Jon N.
Classic Greek diner . Came here with my two girls for breakfast I got the Greek omelet and my older girl the pancakes. The food was grate the portions are huge and the menu has lots of choses. We will be back
(5)
Desiree T.
Best gyros sandwich ever! Stuffed so full that I had to use two hands and then my fork to get everyrhing off the plate. Super fresh onions and juicy red ripe tomatoes and get this, they used fresh oregano sprinkled on it. I was in flavor town all day. Love the homemade tzatziki sauce and the hank cut french fries cant be beat. And im a french fry zealot. This place rocks.
(5)
Jean Pierr C.
This was my first time here but the Mass Confusion.... SO GOOD! A lot of food, just what I needed. 2 biscuts, smoothered with gravy, bacon and cheese with two eggs on top.... to make the dish even better the potatoes, OH MAN, the potatoes where so good!!
(5)
Sheryle I.
Great little breakfast after a long night kind of place. This looks like one of those "have been around forever" breakfast places that holds a special place in your heart because you come in and assume it's owned by a family of a specific ethnic background (or serious passion of a specific type of food, Greek in this case) AND they serve breakfast all day. Always a winner in my book. They had a lot of options and the portions where GREAT, but I'll have to give this place three stars for diluted coffee and a fly in my cup. Regardless, I'd go back.
(3)
Andy P.
Tried it again, not coming back. Service sucks, really really slow, haggish waitress, and the food was low quality for greek salad and a gyros. Weak!!!! Good luck attracting business.
(1)
Angie R.
We went back.. this time HE got the mass confusion which was just as good as it was last time. I got the country skillet. Chicken fried steak, potatoes, country gravy AND pancakes. It was good! Not the BEST CFS I've ever had, but it was good. We left with full bellies and a happy wallet! This is definitely our go to! Service was great! I thought it might be busy with memorial weekend, but we walked right in and sat down.
(4)
Tres B.
In a sketchy part of Lakewood on the fading thoroughfare of Sheridan sits this 1970's era coffee shop. Surprisingly clean inside! My wife had the gyro meat plate enormous, fresh and outstanding. portions here have their own gravitational pull. I had a burger (half pound) mounded with bacon and hand cut fries. I was to snobby for too long to stop here. My bad.
(4)
Crys A.
Walking in, I didn't expect much from this place. Typical diner style, lots of old gents talking (way too) loudly in the back -- sort of just average. HOWEVER. When the food came out, my opinion changed. Large portions, home-sliced potatoes, hot and tasty food. For awhile there they were not cutting their (homemade?) English muffins before toasting -- leaving them untoasted on the inside (what???), but we asked for them to slice them and from then on they were great. The food here is GOOD, ya'all. But I really do wish they'd tell all those old guys to quiet down a little. I realize they're regulars, and regulars are cool, but I won't sit anywhere near them because I can't hear my husband talk. And if there's nowhere but near them to sit? I leave. Still, for the money...this place is great. :)
(4)
Jeremy C.
My wife and I have been here a few times over the last few months and have had some mixed experiences. The food is fine. My favorite is the mass confusion, which is a couple of biscuits, covered in gravy, bacon and scrambled eggs, with a side of home fries. I wish they wouldn't put the solid slab of egg between the biscuits and the gravy because it keeps the gravy from soaking into the biscuits, but whatever. The biscuits themselves are somewhat variable, ranging from soft to very dense. The service is generally ok as well. There was one occasion where our English muffin was toasted without being split in half, so the inside wasn't crispy. Who does that? When I mentioned it to our waitress, she seemed confused by the notion of not just putting the entire thing in the toaster. Oh, THAT'S who does that. Kids these days. Unfortunately, she wasn't interested in correcting the problem, either, and we ended up just not eating the muffin. Otherwise the service has been fine, my drink is kept filled and usually even refilled the same beverage I ordered. But not always. The price is good for the amount of food you get. The restaurant itself is a bit of a throwback, with dated interior and supremely uncomfortable seats. There is usually a group of old men sitting in the corner, talking loudly and watching videos on their phones at top volume. It is disquieting and has caused me to choose other breakfast joints over this one from time to time. I hope all the coffee they drink makes up for the revenue loss they cause. The search for a great breakfast place in Lakewood continues. Stay tuned.
(3)
Peter W.
Some of the more flavorful green chili I've had here since moving from new mexico. Huevos rancheros and waffle were really good. The staff was very friendly. Don't let the looks fool you.
(4)
Sam F.
Sunday brunch, 11ish. Busy, food was quick and plentiful. Not high cuisine, but hit the spot after a late night. Crazy awesome Asian grocery next store taboot!
(4)
Karen M.
Oh Yanna's, I really wanted to love you, I did, but I was so disapointed and I just can't put you on my must-list. Please understand, I am a diner & dive girl. I love them. When it comes to looks, I can be extremely forgiving, but even Yanna's needs a bit of elbow grease & some updating to bring it into the 20th century. Based on the advice from other Yelpers, I opted for the corned beef hash. Oh my. It was not what I expected. People, people, this is just canned hash! If you're going to serve the canned stuff, at least put a crisp on it. Prices were much higher than I expected. I was hoping for a diamond in the rough but all I got was the rough.
(2)
Robin M.
Talk about comfort food - a double-decker grilled cheese sandwich with more bacon than you should eat, plus the best potato salad I've ever had commercially. Keep me away from this place....I feel the food calling me!
(5)
Brandi C.
If you are looking for home cooking come to Yanna's. The best breakfast in town and the fairest prices. I always have the mazatlan burrito. How can you go wrong with bacon and avocado in a cheesy smothered burrito? You can't! The pancakes are good and so are the omelettes. This place is so good and smells like a home kitchen when you walk in. Love it!
(5)
Alyssa V.
Went there this past weekend and had breakfast. I got an omelet that came out later then the rest because of a ticket mix up. However because the waitress was so sweet and offered something to hold me over I wasn't upset. She was genuinely wanting to make sure I was set and did all she could to fix it. The skillets my friends got were so good and my Italian omelet was worth the wait. It's a classic breakfast place with friendly staff and great food. I defiantly recommend!
(5)
Maggie D.
We were looking for breakfast in the 'burbs. Came upon the reviews for Yanna's and decided to give it a go. SO GLAD WE DID. The Spanish skillet was full of crisp yet tender potatoes, delicious chorizo, eggs, cheese and green chile which was flavorful and just right in heat. My girlfriend had the gyros and eggs which were also great. However, the piece de resistance was the biscuit! Tender and flaky and grilled to perfection. Katie's service was friendly and impeccable. We will definitely go back, despite the tackiness of the strip mall in which it resides.
(4)
Manny C.
Had the Chicken Fried Steak. The meat tasted old and not fresh.. kinda coarsed. Service was good as was the coffee...
(2)
Jenn W.
We have lived in the area for about 7 years and sad to say this was our first visit to this awesome restaurant. Great staff, big portions and good food. We will defiantly be back! ;)
(5)
Patty L.
Met friends here for lunch. We all loved it!!!! My husband had the chicken panini. The sandwich was HUGH and oh so good!!!! The french fries were nice and crispy and the 2nd best we have ever had. I had the fried chicken, it was nice and crispy. Love the Texas Toast. The food arrived in short order and was nice and hot. The service was spot on. The waitress was very nice, refilled my ice tea without having to ask her. Looking forward to go back and try breakfast, which you can have any time of the day.Our friends decided to make this our meeting place from now on:) To check out the menu, you can copy this link allmenus.com/co/northeas… .
(4)
Mark C.
Best corned beef hash and eggs in Denver. Trust me on this. Pairs nicely with coffee. I also like that it's a subtle little breakfast place just sort of hanging out on a random place on Sheridan. Our server seemed like a struggling single mom who works long hours, but is still super nice to her customers (we tipped her well!). Don't go if you are trying to lose weight. We also got a cinnamon roll. It was deelish. I felt compelled to go jogging afterwards.
(5)
Sanarie B.
Our first time there and the Mazatlan Skillet was superb, great green chili. Well worth the wait. Will definitely return.
(5)
John W.
great old school, greek diner. my fiance and i have been a couple of times for breakfast. i have gotten the chilli omelette and eggs over chile rellanos. the chilli omelette was very good, but the rellanos are out of bounds. if you are a savory breakfast eat like me, you gotta give them a try. my fiance is a pickier eater than myself and has continued to find stuff she likes. last visit we left home with a slice of baklava. very delicious and the waitress did a nice job of quality control by having them add more honey. we'd come back.
(4)
Chris A.
Yummmmmmm this place has a good breakfast!! I've come in here a few times and service is always on point, as long as the food. Family owned I think, super good!
(5)
Rachel M.
I live out in Southeast Aurora and this is the only place I will come to eat Huevos Rancheros. They way they prepare it puts ALL mexican restaurants to shame. Huge portions, perfect chile, and hash browns to die for. I agree with everyone about the waitresses, rude & grumpy.
(4)
Jeff S.
OK, I have nothing bad to say about this place. Morning rolled around way too early, and a friend and I decided that following a night of debauchery, breakfast was in order. So we made our way to Yanna's. About 8:30 in the morning, no wait at all. We plunked our booties down and had coffee right in front of us. Followed by a mimosa to get our base on for the day. Well made, just a hint of OJ makes the flavor! The menu was big, and I could have spent an hour trying to decide, but the Greek skillet was suggested and man, I wasn't disappointed! Mmmm! It had a nice balance of flavors, and the scrambled eggs were the best I've had. I also ordered a side of bacon. Now, bacon is bacon, as far as I've ever known. I don't know what they do there, but that was beyond bacon. I'm coming back for that alone! The food came out really fast, the portions were big, and the service was fine. It's far from my house, but I'll be back.
(5)
Jeffrey E.
What I had? Ham and cheese omelet Food review: Not too much to say here on the food side. I've loved ham and cheese omelets since I was a kid and this place has the best I've had in Denver so far. If I were to make one complaint about the dish, it would be that I wish that the cheese were on the inside of the omelet instead of on top. But maybe I just need to request it that way next time. Comes with yummy slice fried potatoes and toast. Simply a great way to start out a day. :-) Service? No complaints Other thoughts: I have so many good memories at this place. First of all, the atmosphere of the restaurant reminds me of what most restaurants are like in my hometown. Second of all, when I would crash at my friend's place after a night of drinking, this place was so nice to go to the next morning for hangover recovery. :-)
(4)
Cristina G.
I had the country skillet.and it was pretty yummy. My boyfriend had the chicken skillet and it was decent, especially because it had the scrambled eggs. My little sister ordered bacon eggs and potatoes she enjoyed it. Overall the food.was.good however the place needs a make over. The bathrooms weren't super clean and the table were we sat at had duct tape seats. However quick and fast service. We will visit in the future.
(3)
James M.
Only been here for breakfast. Great biscuits and gravy and skillets. Good service Inexpensive!
(4)
Rachael T.
I have driven by this place probably 1,000 times and never stopped in for food. Shame on me! I went there with some friends this morning for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the gyro meat and eggs and it was delicious. My friends ordered the chicken fried steak and the souvlaki chicken and eggs. We were all happy with our choices. I tend to base my opinions on consistencies but I will definitely go back. It was fast, friendly service and I could tell that there was love put into their food. It was seasoned very well. Give it a shot.
(4)
jessica r.
Awesome Gut bomb breakfasts! Slightly in the part of town that makes me double check my car is locked... No offense guy wearing 2 layered pairs of overalls in the parking lot when it was 85 degrees out. MMMM... loaded hashbrowns greek style! I will be back when my next serious hangover strikes and I feel brave!
(3)
Laura L.
I was down in Lakewood with some time to kill and saw Yanna's Cafe was a great little cafe/diner to get some breakfast. Since I'm pretty new to Colorado, I wanted to find a place that gave plenty of choices when it came to a menu like I had back home. Yanna's was pretty empty when we went in, at about 10 a.m., so we got quick service. I love gyro's so I opted to get the Gyro Meat Breakfast, which came with gyro meat, home-style potatoes and eggs. My hubby got chicken souvlaki, which was a chicken dish, eggs and home-style potatoes. We LOVED it. Perfectly cooked, tasted homemade and there was enough portions to take home and have a second meal for dinner. Pretty inexpensive for the quality and amount of food. We will for sure be going back next time we are in the area.
(5)
Casey C.
Great little local joint. If you want affordable food at a reasonable rate, this is the place. They give huge portions and offer a wide variety of menu items. I've never had anything bad, just prepare yourself to leave stuffed. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is the service. The waitresses have gotten a little more uninterested in the past year. They still get the job done, just don't expect service with a smile.
(4)
Christopher S.
I was unaware of this place until I saw reviews on Yelp. It's not really in my neighborhood, but I was out this way running some errands so I thought I'd stop in for a bite. I made it in after lunch so the place was reasonably empty but there were a few tables full. The service was spot on from the minute I walked in until I paid the check. The menu is basic diner food and they seem to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner with a bit of something for everyone. Sometimes I crave a standard home styled meal and Yanna's delivers this well. I had the chop steak dinner which comes with a dinner salad, potato of choice, Texas toast and the vegetable of the day (in this case it was cooked green beans). I like this kind of diner, the type that caters to working class people where every dollar counts and value for money is important. I'd say Yanna's has it figured out and all they have to do is keep delivering good customer service with hearty meals and they should be around for a long time.
(3)
Bert S.
Eat here about twice a month for breakfast. Solid diner food. Good service, big portions.
(4)
Bryan M.
I'll keep this one real short... 1. Great prices 2. Big portions 3. Good greek food 4. 1/4 mile from my house 5. Ridiculously fast service Best breakfast I've had in Lakewood. Rivals most places in all of Denver.
(4)
Lacey M.
So I've been back for breakfast about a dozen more times. Always delicious. Always fast. Everything is super affordable and huge portions. Service has been good every time. One of my new favorites is the Greek Skillet- with potatoes, eggs, gyro meat, tomatoes, feta...it also comes with mushrooms, peppers, and onions, but I order mine without those. It's HUGE and comes with your choice of toast or pancakes....but you can get pita instead if you just ask. Another fav is the Greek Breakfast Burrito- same ingredients as the skillet but rolled in a tortilla and smothered with green chili. YUMMMM. One of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had! I still have yet to return for dinner...mostly because their breakfast food is awesome. They now have a frequent diner card, that gives you a free meal after 10 visits (they count each person as a visit....so my husband and I only need to go 5 times to earn a free meal!)
(4)
ken s.
O.K.....Its Sunday morning, and the good games dont start until 2 pm... Don't want to cook breakfast???load up the family truckster and head over to Yanna's...but go hungry..they almost have to bring one plate at a time.. From the skillits to the burritos...Greek to American...they really through it all together for you...always busy..but the wait (if one) is short...best greasy spoon in Lakewood...Bring grannie and the kids and enjoy... Breeze
(4)
Muck S.
We've been back a couple of times, and we haven't seen our least favorite server. They've hired a few new people who are very friendly, and the service we've gotten the past trips have been very good. Thanks, Yannas!
(4)
Dawn P.
Delicious! We tried Yanna thanks to a few good Yelp reviews and loved it. I'm a big fan of gyros, and the breakfast gyro meat plate didn't disappoint. The gyros were thick, meaty and spiced to perfection. The perfect neighborhood breakfast experience. Better than any chain!
(5)
Kristen S.
This place is so great! A down home establishment, with down home prices. The service is amazing and you feel like you are home when you eat here. The food ranges from Greek and Mexican to meatloaf and tuna sandwiches. Another bonus, they serve breakfast all day. We hadn't had a homecooked meal in awhile, and Yanna's brought home to us...great find!
(4)
G C.
holy moly, do they have large portions. But they also have amazingly good flavor and quality ingredients. The dinner salad was impressive not just in size, but in that it had tomato, cuke, bell pepper, onion, and carrot as well as a lettuce mix. I ordered the turkey dinner and what came out was a mix of white and dark CARVED OFF A REAL BIRD. Not the prepared oval 1/8" slices you get at other restaurants. The dressing was home made. The mashed potatoes were lumpy-good and the gravy? omg to die for. I wanted to dip everything in that turkey gravy. Vegies were good, but not excellent. My companion ordered a mexican dish and he was too busy eating to talk my ear off, for a change. So I guess his dish was good too. He ordered a baklava to share with me and it was quite tasty, but I was so miserably full from overeating the awesome dinner, I only had a bite or two. Even the tea was good. Full-flavored so it holds up on ice, but none of the astringint-mold topnote you get at the restaurants that don't clean their containers lids well. I appreciate it. The access is good, with a street light allowing you to cross traffic. Parking ample. The restaurant reminds me of an elderly lady with old quality clothing in a neighborhood that has seen better days.... A bit outdated and the elegant clothing may show signs of fraying at the edges, but a definite air of class without stuffiness. Yep, I really enjoyed my dinner here. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the friendly help. I'll be back for sure. Nothing quite like a Mom and Pop restaurant that really knows its' business. This place will join Danny's Carnation as my go-to eateries.
(5)
marco m.
Been coming here for years. I have my own food establisent and this place rocks!!! Service is great, food is even better! The portions over whelming! One of my fav restaurants!
(5)
Raymond W.
So, I have been here twice and both times I was not thrilled. This last time I had the special which was Meatloaf......seemed like it was covered with canned Mushroom gravy and the corn also seemed right out of a can. The two slices of meat loaf I got were grilled and almost dry. The mashed potatoes were a weird combination of whipped and chunked...almost like they took some boiled potatoes and added them to instant mashed potatoes. I hadn't even got out the door before my guts were wrenching. Bad experience all around.
(1)
K M.
I think it's better than Pete's and seems slightly cheaper. A side of giro meat is inexpensive and filling. Only time I've heard people complain about a meal is with the specials (my mom got the senior special and said it was bland and mushy). Stick with their large selection of Greek foods or great burgers or their huge breakfasts or big salads....and you won't be disappointed. I love their giros, chile rellenos and pancakes. And there's always enough to share. Only thing that could really improve the place is better coffee.
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Eric H.
Had breakfast again. I still love the line cooks. No complaints from 4 of us. Good little diner with old school waitresses. No waitrons here. Just older gals with an attitude. Damn, I always had a thing for waitresses.
(4)
Jason W.
Amazing service, large portions, and tasty food. What's not to like? Team work among the staff was incredible. Wife loved this place too!
(5)
Janet O.
Yanna's all about good breakfast/brunch in big portions and reasonable prices. So if you're like me who almost always wakes up with a big appetite then you're in for a treat! I tried their corn beef hash, two eggs over easy with sourdough toast. I will order this again. Well seasoned, big portion ( of course ) all for $8+. I also had their mimosa. This I'll skip. It was more oj than bubbly. For $3 something it's not bad if you're counting pennies. Pretty funny staff and super nice! This place with its pretty laid back decor is ok in my book!
(4)
Steph G.
Yes to Yanna's! This was a great post-run Saturday morning breakfast spot. They were able to seat a group of us right away and were so nice and friendly. (Gotta love diners for that reason!) The food was just what you'd expect and solid. I was extremely tempted by the schmorgasboard of breakfast burrito offerings, but sadly I did not get one because I'd already done burritos the night before for dinner (with leftovers, at that). But burritos came for others at the table, and they looked amazing! And apparently they tasted that way too. And the portions were huge. Could definitely get 2 meals out of one order- unless you've got the right appetite. :) I got 2 eggs any style with sausage patties, potatoes, and a side of pancakes. The pancakes were actually really great! They make them so that they're really crispy on side. It was just the pancake I wanted. Next time, I'm going for those breakfast burritos....
(3)
Kejia Y.
What we ordered: Spanish omelette and Greek style eggs. Yes portions are big. But salty and greasy. The gyro meat was so salty that I doubt they don't have to pay for salt. The scrambled eggs were dry. Coffee tasted weak. Fried potatoes were wet, not crispy at all. And I didn't get the Spanish omelette: they smothered everything in melt cheddar cheese. Thats an omelette? I'm afraid I don't get it. Only 4 tables when we were in the restaurant. Two waitresses. For some reason they were always in a hurry. I mean, two tables each, how busy it could be...
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Desiree T.
Best gyros sandwich ever! Stuffed so full that I had to use two hands and then my fork to get everyrhing off the plate. Super fresh onions and juicy red ripe tomatoes and get this, they used fresh oregano sprinkled on it. I was in flavor town all day. Love the homemade tzatziki sauce and the hank cut french fries cant be beat. And im a french fry zealot. This place rocks.
(5)
Jean Pierr C.
This was my first time here but the Mass Confusion.... SO GOOD! A lot of food, just what I needed. 2 biscuts, smoothered with gravy, bacon and cheese with two eggs on top.... to make the dish even better the potatoes, OH MAN, the potatoes where so good!!
After reading reviews on Yelp my workmate and I decided to give this place a try for lunch. After reading the menu we both decided on breakfast skillets - I had the Yanna's skillet with bacon, loads of potatoes, onions, cheese and eggs, my workmate had the Greek skillet, pretty much the same with gyro meat instead of bacon. I made the mistake of ordering a side of sausage links - a mistake not because the sausage was bad -quite the opposite - three thick and delicious links of a not-spicy sausage - but because the breakfast skillets were *huge*. I'm a big guy and can put down a lot of food when I'm hungry, but there's no way I could eat even 3/4 of this meal - it was the size of my head. The restaurant was quite busy - I'm guessing there were customers at maybe 20 tables. Two harried but very pleasant waitresses were serving triple duty, also busing and cashiering. It was day #4 on the job for one of them, and the service understandably got slow. They kept apologizing as they whizzed past our table delivering piping hot piles of goodness to the other patrons. Every meal that passed us looked delicious. Their apologies made us chuckle, as it was perfectly clear that they were working as hard and fast as possible - when service is slow for that reason it's ridiculous to get upset. I'll be sure to return here some day when I'm really, really hungry. For the adventurous, they have a six-egg breakfast burrito loaded with everything but the kitchen sink and other menu items that are much larger than the very generous skillets.
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Dave S.
Great place for breakfast food. Typical prices, large portions and the service was excellent. I'll be going back for sure!
(4)
YouKnowWhoDisIs K.
Love this place with a passion! coffee is very. very. very. very good, breakfast is like the most life changing experience thing i have ever experienced in my experiences. The service is the best of the best of the best SIR!!! and because of this i go back. this is it stop reading. go on!
(5)
Mark M.
I live down the street from Yanna's and I love their breakfast. It's definitely my go-to for hungover mornings. The country skillet will take the place of breakfast and lunch. Big portions, delicious food. Typical diner style atmosphere. Early bird specials for the senior citizens, and they will be there in a group in the back, talking about life and flirting with the young waitresses.
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Martin A.
I used to live nearby. If you do one thing in your breakfast eating life in Denver, GO TO YANNA'S!!! The staff are always welcoming, the burritos blow my mind, every time. It wont attract your eye from the outside, but once you get your plate, you'll be in your happy place.
(5)
Jessica M.
This was always a favorite spot for breakfast, but the last two times I found a hair on my plate so we stopped going. Other than the hair the food is good, and the service is nice. Want to go back, but don't want hair food.
(3)
Frank T.
This place serves the perfect mix of traditional American comfort food and Greek food. The portions are generous and you get a lot for the money. They have some of the best French fries, made from fresh cut potatoes with the skin on. Their baklava is incredible and not overly sweet. The breakfast burritos are enormous and certainly enough for two. Their Greek Panini is not to be missed if you love the flavors of gyro, feta, grilled onions, tatziki, and mozzarella wrapped in a delicious panini. Plus it is enormous. Yanna's has been around for years and I personally hope it continues for years to come.
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Steven B.
There are a couple of ways corned beef hash is served, or at least from what I've found. One is large chunks of corned beef mixed with onions and maybe other spices then cooked lightly. If you like that I think Zaidy's Deli in Cherry is pretty good. The other way, and the one most of us are familiar with, is to grind the corned beef in a meat grinder, mix the meat with small diced cooked potatoes and onion and grill it on a very hot grill. For this second way Yanna's Cafe is the best I've found in the Denver area. This is a Greek restaurant in a strip mall on South Sheridan so it's mixed with a ton of Mexican, Vietnamese, and Chinese restaurants. It is a classic diner with a mix of Greek, Mexican, and American foods. The serving staff are old hands, you can tell by the fact that some customers are addressed by name and asked if they want 'the usual.' The prices are just right and the portions are very big. They are served on a platter and you will not go away hungry.
(5)
Eden R.
Perfect place to come for breakfast for delicious greasy food after a night out.
(4)
Patty L.
Met friends here for lunch. We all loved it!!!! My husband had the chicken panini. The sandwich was HUGH and oh so good!!!! The french fries were nice and crispy and the 2nd best we have ever had. I had the fried chicken, it was nice and crispy. Love the Texas Toast. The food arrived in short order and was nice and hot. The service was spot on. The waitress was very nice, refilled my ice tea without having to ask her. Looking forward to go back and try breakfast, which you can have any time of the day.Our friends decided to make this our meeting place from now on:) To check out the menu, you can copy this link allmenus.com/co/northeas… .
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Mark C.
Best corned beef hash and eggs in Denver. Trust me on this. Pairs nicely with coffee. I also like that it's a subtle little breakfast place just sort of hanging out on a random place on Sheridan. Our server seemed like a struggling single mom who works long hours, but is still super nice to her customers (we tipped her well!). Don't go if you are trying to lose weight. We also got a cinnamon roll. It was deelish. I felt compelled to go jogging afterwards.
(5)
Sanarie B.
Our first time there and the Mazatlan Skillet was superb, great green chili. Well worth the wait. Will definitely return.
(5)
Emily C.
Nestled in the shittiest looking strip mall this side of Sheridan, there lies Yanna's. It should reek of cigarette smoke. It should have blue clouds of tobacco hovering at shoulder-level. The interior of this place speaks to a bygone era of endless terrible coffee, chain smoking, and crispy, tasty hash browns. The coffee is fairly gnarly, but fits with the setting, no more chain smoking, and their food is shockingly delicious. Order a skillet. It comes sizzling to your table by friendly, efficient servers, all of whom I WISH would call me "hon" (they're the only ones allowed to call me that. Everyone else who tries to hon me gets a glare.) Presented on a cast iron platter, your food stays hot, the potatoes on the bottom stay crispy, and you'll discover that everything has that freshly made taste and is packed with flavor. California skillet. Seasoned, juicy chicken. Crisptatoes. Swiss cheese. Eggs (over medium, please). Fresh avocado. Fajita veggies. Everything is just so fresh! I wish I could speak to their other food... I sampled the green chili one time and it was awesome. But I'm hooked on the Cali skillet.
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Demitri R.
Love it. Went in here with my little one. She had the Kids meal with the pancakes, which was big enough for an adult in my opinion. I had the french toast with Sausage and Eggs. And it was huge too,. The prices are reasonable, and everyone is friendly. I will definitely be back to try more on the menu.
(5)
Lari-Ann R.
Best hashbrowns. Mountains of tasty food. Incredible service. Positive atmosphere. Good pruces. Highly recommend.
(5)
Kim E.
I'm a bit of a diner critic. I always seem to find something wrong. This place put a smile on my face and in my belly. The service was awesome, it's not too often anymore you get a server who really knows what they are doing, but our waitress was on point. The food was simply amazing. The orders were such huge portions I had to take half home, which I rarely do with breakfast food because it doesn't keep, however this food was still amazing later. Don't be fooled by the looks of this cafe from the outside. The inside is nice and cozy. I think my only complaint here is that they are only open till 3pm.
(5)
Sarah C.
Everything here is amazing. Service is great and chill. We like the Mass Confusion, which we split often. The Waffle special is also great!
(5)
Charles T.
Amazing food, excellent service despite an absurd mid-morning rush, cheap bill. We tipped hard, will return again.
(5)
Larry S.
Excellent breakfast food and a great value. Got the Mass Confusion and two of us could not finish it. Very tasty. Kind of a bedraggled outside appearance, but worth visiting.
(4)
Jon N.
Classic Greek diner . Came here with my two girls for breakfast I got the Greek omelet and my older girl the pancakes. The food was grate the portions are huge and the menu has lots of choses. We will be back
(5)
Sheryle I.
Great little breakfast after a long night kind of place. This looks like one of those "have been around forever" breakfast places that holds a special place in your heart because you come in and assume it's owned by a family of a specific ethnic background (or serious passion of a specific type of food, Greek in this case) AND they serve breakfast all day. Always a winner in my book. They had a lot of options and the portions where GREAT, but I'll have to give this place three stars for diluted coffee and a fly in my cup. Regardless, I'd go back.
(3)
Andy P.
Tried it again, not coming back. Service sucks, really really slow, haggish waitress, and the food was low quality for greek salad and a gyros. Weak!!!! Good luck attracting business.
(1)
Angie R.
We went back.. this time HE got the mass confusion which was just as good as it was last time. I got the country skillet. Chicken fried steak, potatoes, country gravy AND pancakes. It was good! Not the BEST CFS I've ever had, but it was good. We left with full bellies and a happy wallet! This is definitely our go to! Service was great! I thought it might be busy with memorial weekend, but we walked right in and sat down.
(4)
Tres B.
In a sketchy part of Lakewood on the fading thoroughfare of Sheridan sits this 1970's era coffee shop. Surprisingly clean inside! My wife had the gyro meat plate enormous, fresh and outstanding. portions here have their own gravitational pull. I had a burger (half pound) mounded with bacon and hand cut fries. I was to snobby for too long to stop here. My bad.
(4)
Crys A.
Walking in, I didn't expect much from this place. Typical diner style, lots of old gents talking (way too) loudly in the back -- sort of just average. HOWEVER. When the food came out, my opinion changed. Large portions, home-sliced potatoes, hot and tasty food. For awhile there they were not cutting their (homemade?) English muffins before toasting -- leaving them untoasted on the inside (what???), but we asked for them to slice them and from then on they were great. The food here is GOOD, ya'all. But I really do wish they'd tell all those old guys to quiet down a little. I realize they're regulars, and regulars are cool, but I won't sit anywhere near them because I can't hear my husband talk. And if there's nowhere but near them to sit? I leave. Still, for the money...this place is great. :)
(4)
Alyssa V.
Went there this past weekend and had breakfast. I got an omelet that came out later then the rest because of a ticket mix up. However because the waitress was so sweet and offered something to hold me over I wasn't upset. She was genuinely wanting to make sure I was set and did all she could to fix it. The skillets my friends got were so good and my Italian omelet was worth the wait. It's a classic breakfast place with friendly staff and great food. I defiantly recommend!
(5)
Karen M.
Oh Yanna's, I really wanted to love you, I did, but I was so disapointed and I just can't put you on my must-list. Please understand, I am a diner & dive girl. I love them. When it comes to looks, I can be extremely forgiving, but even Yanna's needs a bit of elbow grease & some updating to bring it into the 20th century. Based on the advice from other Yelpers, I opted for the corned beef hash. Oh my. It was not what I expected. People, people, this is just canned hash! If you're going to serve the canned stuff, at least put a crisp on it. Prices were much higher than I expected. I was hoping for a diamond in the rough but all I got was the rough.
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Robin M.
Talk about comfort food - a double-decker grilled cheese sandwich with more bacon than you should eat, plus the best potato salad I've ever had commercially. Keep me away from this place....I feel the food calling me!
(5)
John W.
great old school, greek diner. my fiance and i have been a couple of times for breakfast. i have gotten the chilli omelette and eggs over chile rellanos. the chilli omelette was very good, but the rellanos are out of bounds. if you are a savory breakfast eat like me, you gotta give them a try. my fiance is a pickier eater than myself and has continued to find stuff she likes. last visit we left home with a slice of baklava. very delicious and the waitress did a nice job of quality control by having them add more honey. we'd come back.
(4)
Chris A.
Yummmmmmm this place has a good breakfast!! I've come in here a few times and service is always on point, as long as the food. Family owned I think, super good!
(5)
Rachel M.
I live out in Southeast Aurora and this is the only place I will come to eat Huevos Rancheros. They way they prepare it puts ALL mexican restaurants to shame. Huge portions, perfect chile, and hash browns to die for. I agree with everyone about the waitresses, rude & grumpy.
(4)
Jeremy C.
My wife and I have been here a few times over the last few months and have had some mixed experiences. The food is fine. My favorite is the mass confusion, which is a couple of biscuits, covered in gravy, bacon and scrambled eggs, with a side of home fries. I wish they wouldn't put the solid slab of egg between the biscuits and the gravy because it keeps the gravy from soaking into the biscuits, but whatever. The biscuits themselves are somewhat variable, ranging from soft to very dense. The service is generally ok as well. There was one occasion where our English muffin was toasted without being split in half, so the inside wasn't crispy. Who does that? When I mentioned it to our waitress, she seemed confused by the notion of not just putting the entire thing in the toaster. Oh, THAT'S who does that. Kids these days. Unfortunately, she wasn't interested in correcting the problem, either, and we ended up just not eating the muffin. Otherwise the service has been fine, my drink is kept filled and usually even refilled the same beverage I ordered. But not always. The price is good for the amount of food you get. The restaurant itself is a bit of a throwback, with dated interior and supremely uncomfortable seats. There is usually a group of old men sitting in the corner, talking loudly and watching videos on their phones at top volume. It is disquieting and has caused me to choose other breakfast joints over this one from time to time. I hope all the coffee they drink makes up for the revenue loss they cause. The search for a great breakfast place in Lakewood continues. Stay tuned.
(3)
Peter W.
Some of the more flavorful green chili I've had here since moving from new mexico. Huevos rancheros and waffle were really good. The staff was very friendly. Don't let the looks fool you.
(4)
Sam F.
Sunday brunch, 11ish. Busy, food was quick and plentiful. Not high cuisine, but hit the spot after a late night. Crazy awesome Asian grocery next store taboot!
(4)
Brandi C.
If you are looking for home cooking come to Yanna's. The best breakfast in town and the fairest prices. I always have the mazatlan burrito. How can you go wrong with bacon and avocado in a cheesy smothered burrito? You can't! The pancakes are good and so are the omelettes. This place is so good and smells like a home kitchen when you walk in. Love it!
(5)
Maggie D.
We were looking for breakfast in the 'burbs. Came upon the reviews for Yanna's and decided to give it a go. SO GLAD WE DID. The Spanish skillet was full of crisp yet tender potatoes, delicious chorizo, eggs, cheese and green chile which was flavorful and just right in heat. My girlfriend had the gyros and eggs which were also great. However, the piece de resistance was the biscuit! Tender and flaky and grilled to perfection. Katie's service was friendly and impeccable. We will definitely go back, despite the tackiness of the strip mall in which it resides.
(4)
Manny C.
Had the Chicken Fried Steak. The meat tasted old and not fresh.. kinda coarsed. Service was good as was the coffee...
(2)
Jenn W.
We have lived in the area for about 7 years and sad to say this was our first visit to this awesome restaurant. Great staff, big portions and good food. We will defiantly be back! ;)
(5)
Amy B.
Fantastic breakfast place. Love it. The food was the best breakfast I have had. Must try the pork green chili! Huge portions and we loved the coffee. Super fresh brewed. I have no idea what some of these other reviewers are talking about. They must have reviewed the wrong place.
(5)
Rachael T.
I have driven by this place probably 1,000 times and never stopped in for food. Shame on me! I went there with some friends this morning for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the gyro meat and eggs and it was delicious. My friends ordered the chicken fried steak and the souvlaki chicken and eggs. We were all happy with our choices. I tend to base my opinions on consistencies but I will definitely go back. It was fast, friendly service and I could tell that there was love put into their food. It was seasoned very well. Give it a shot.
(4)
jessica r.
Awesome Gut bomb breakfasts! Slightly in the part of town that makes me double check my car is locked... No offense guy wearing 2 layered pairs of overalls in the parking lot when it was 85 degrees out. MMMM... loaded hashbrowns greek style! I will be back when my next serious hangover strikes and I feel brave!
(3)
Jeff S.
OK, I have nothing bad to say about this place. Morning rolled around way too early, and a friend and I decided that following a night of debauchery, breakfast was in order. So we made our way to Yanna's. About 8:30 in the morning, no wait at all. We plunked our booties down and had coffee right in front of us. Followed by a mimosa to get our base on for the day. Well made, just a hint of OJ makes the flavor! The menu was big, and I could have spent an hour trying to decide, but the Greek skillet was suggested and man, I wasn't disappointed! Mmmm! It had a nice balance of flavors, and the scrambled eggs were the best I've had. I also ordered a side of bacon. Now, bacon is bacon, as far as I've ever known. I don't know what they do there, but that was beyond bacon. I'm coming back for that alone! The food came out really fast, the portions were big, and the service was fine. It's far from my house, but I'll be back.
(5)
Jeffrey E.
What I had? Ham and cheese omelet Food review: Not too much to say here on the food side. I've loved ham and cheese omelets since I was a kid and this place has the best I've had in Denver so far. If I were to make one complaint about the dish, it would be that I wish that the cheese were on the inside of the omelet instead of on top. But maybe I just need to request it that way next time. Comes with yummy slice fried potatoes and toast. Simply a great way to start out a day. :-) Service? No complaints Other thoughts: I have so many good memories at this place. First of all, the atmosphere of the restaurant reminds me of what most restaurants are like in my hometown. Second of all, when I would crash at my friend's place after a night of drinking, this place was so nice to go to the next morning for hangover recovery. :-)
(4)
Cristina G.
I had the country skillet.and it was pretty yummy. My boyfriend had the chicken skillet and it was decent, especially because it had the scrambled eggs. My little sister ordered bacon eggs and potatoes she enjoyed it. Overall the food.was.good however the place needs a make over. The bathrooms weren't super clean and the table were we sat at had duct tape seats. However quick and fast service. We will visit in the future.
(3)
James M.
Only been here for breakfast. Great biscuits and gravy and skillets. Good service Inexpensive!
(4)
Laura L.
I was down in Lakewood with some time to kill and saw Yanna's Cafe was a great little cafe/diner to get some breakfast. Since I'm pretty new to Colorado, I wanted to find a place that gave plenty of choices when it came to a menu like I had back home. Yanna's was pretty empty when we went in, at about 10 a.m., so we got quick service. I love gyro's so I opted to get the Gyro Meat Breakfast, which came with gyro meat, home-style potatoes and eggs. My hubby got chicken souvlaki, which was a chicken dish, eggs and home-style potatoes. We LOVED it. Perfectly cooked, tasted homemade and there was enough portions to take home and have a second meal for dinner. Pretty inexpensive for the quality and amount of food. We will for sure be going back next time we are in the area.
(5)
Casey C.
Great little local joint. If you want affordable food at a reasonable rate, this is the place. They give huge portions and offer a wide variety of menu items. I've never had anything bad, just prepare yourself to leave stuffed. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is the service. The waitresses have gotten a little more uninterested in the past year. They still get the job done, just don't expect service with a smile.
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Christopher S.
I was unaware of this place until I saw reviews on Yelp. It's not really in my neighborhood, but I was out this way running some errands so I thought I'd stop in for a bite. I made it in after lunch so the place was reasonably empty but there were a few tables full. The service was spot on from the minute I walked in until I paid the check. The menu is basic diner food and they seem to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner with a bit of something for everyone. Sometimes I crave a standard home styled meal and Yanna's delivers this well. I had the chop steak dinner which comes with a dinner salad, potato of choice, Texas toast and the vegetable of the day (in this case it was cooked green beans). I like this kind of diner, the type that caters to working class people where every dollar counts and value for money is important. I'd say Yanna's has it figured out and all they have to do is keep delivering good customer service with hearty meals and they should be around for a long time.
(3)
Bert S.
Eat here about twice a month for breakfast. Solid diner food. Good service, big portions.
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Bryan M.
I'll keep this one real short... 1. Great prices 2. Big portions 3. Good greek food 4. 1/4 mile from my house 5. Ridiculously fast service Best breakfast I've had in Lakewood. Rivals most places in all of Denver.
(4)
ken s.
O.K.....Its Sunday morning, and the good games dont start until 2 pm... Don't want to cook breakfast???load up the family truckster and head over to Yanna's...but go hungry..they almost have to bring one plate at a time.. From the skillits to the burritos...Greek to American...they really through it all together for you...always busy..but the wait (if one) is short...best greasy spoon in Lakewood...Bring grannie and the kids and enjoy... Breeze
(4)
Lauren D.
Yes we finally made it here! It was the perfect place for a new years day breakfast! So the coffee sucks but Mmm Greek Skillet was so yummy and hit the spot. My favorite part about their menu is that they serve breakfast all day, and they have many different skillets and omelets to choose from. It's like eggs galore! And the servers are quick multi-tasking mofos! Why aren't more servers as snappy as these ones! This may be my new greasy spoon go-to place because I know we will return.
(4)
Ginger L.
We use to love this place. However, the last year the waitresses have been frumpy and even sometimes grumpy. Last summer there were tiny ants all over ALL the tables next to the windows, crawling in and out of the salt and pepper shakers, etc. Disgusting. We are disappointed that they didn't stay consistent. Sometimes food was good, sometimes not at all. And we order the same thing... Overall, it's ok, try it for yourself, but we are not going there anymore.
(2)
Valerie M.
This place is great. Huge, delicious portions, and friendly service!
(4)
G C.
holy moly, do they have large portions. But they also have amazingly good flavor and quality ingredients. The dinner salad was impressive not just in size, but in that it had tomato, cuke, bell pepper, onion, and carrot as well as a lettuce mix. I ordered the turkey dinner and what came out was a mix of white and dark CARVED OFF A REAL BIRD. Not the prepared oval 1/8" slices you get at other restaurants. The dressing was home made. The mashed potatoes were lumpy-good and the gravy? omg to die for. I wanted to dip everything in that turkey gravy. Vegies were good, but not excellent. My companion ordered a mexican dish and he was too busy eating to talk my ear off, for a change. So I guess his dish was good too. He ordered a baklava to share with me and it was quite tasty, but I was so miserably full from overeating the awesome dinner, I only had a bite or two. Even the tea was good. Full-flavored so it holds up on ice, but none of the astringint-mold topnote you get at the restaurants that don't clean their containers lids well. I appreciate it. The access is good, with a street light allowing you to cross traffic. Parking ample. The restaurant reminds me of an elderly lady with old quality clothing in a neighborhood that has seen better days.... A bit outdated and the elegant clothing may show signs of fraying at the edges, but a definite air of class without stuffiness. Yep, I really enjoyed my dinner here. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the friendly help. I'll be back for sure. Nothing quite like a Mom and Pop restaurant that really knows its' business. This place will join Danny's Carnation as my go-to eateries.
(5)
marco m.
Been coming here for years. I have my own food establisent and this place rocks!!! Service is great, food is even better! The portions over whelming! One of my fav restaurants!
(5)
Raymond W.
So, I have been here twice and both times I was not thrilled. This last time I had the special which was Meatloaf......seemed like it was covered with canned Mushroom gravy and the corn also seemed right out of a can. The two slices of meat loaf I got were grilled and almost dry. The mashed potatoes were a weird combination of whipped and chunked...almost like they took some boiled potatoes and added them to instant mashed potatoes. I hadn't even got out the door before my guts were wrenching. Bad experience all around.
(1)
K M.
I think it's better than Pete's and seems slightly cheaper. A side of giro meat is inexpensive and filling. Only time I've heard people complain about a meal is with the specials (my mom got the senior special and said it was bland and mushy). Stick with their large selection of Greek foods or great burgers or their huge breakfasts or big salads....and you won't be disappointed. I love their giros, chile rellenos and pancakes. And there's always enough to share. Only thing that could really improve the place is better coffee.
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Eric H.
Had breakfast again. I still love the line cooks. No complaints from 4 of us. Good little diner with old school waitresses. No waitrons here. Just older gals with an attitude. Damn, I always had a thing for waitresses.
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Kristen S.
This place is so great! A down home establishment, with down home prices. The service is amazing and you feel like you are home when you eat here. The food ranges from Greek and Mexican to meatloaf and tuna sandwiches. Another bonus, they serve breakfast all day. We hadn't had a homecooked meal in awhile, and Yanna's brought home to us...great find!
(4)
Muck S.
We've been back a couple of times, and we haven't seen our least favorite server. They've hired a few new people who are very friendly, and the service we've gotten the past trips have been very good. Thanks, Yannas!
(4)
Dawn P.
Delicious! We tried Yanna thanks to a few good Yelp reviews and loved it. I'm a big fan of gyros, and the breakfast gyro meat plate didn't disappoint. The gyros were thick, meaty and spiced to perfection. The perfect neighborhood breakfast experience. Better than any chain!
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Lacey M.
So I've been back for breakfast about a dozen more times. Always delicious. Always fast. Everything is super affordable and huge portions. Service has been good every time. One of my new favorites is the Greek Skillet- with potatoes, eggs, gyro meat, tomatoes, feta...it also comes with mushrooms, peppers, and onions, but I order mine without those. It's HUGE and comes with your choice of toast or pancakes....but you can get pita instead if you just ask. Another fav is the Greek Breakfast Burrito- same ingredients as the skillet but rolled in a tortilla and smothered with green chili. YUMMMM. One of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had! I still have yet to return for dinner...mostly because their breakfast food is awesome. They now have a frequent diner card, that gives you a free meal after 10 visits (they count each person as a visit....so my husband and I only need to go 5 times to earn a free meal!)
(4)
Jason W.
Amazing service, large portions, and tasty food. What's not to like? Team work among the staff was incredible. Wife loved this place too!
(5)
Janet O.
Yanna's all about good breakfast/brunch in big portions and reasonable prices. So if you're like me who almost always wakes up with a big appetite then you're in for a treat! I tried their corn beef hash, two eggs over easy with sourdough toast. I will order this again. Well seasoned, big portion ( of course ) all for $8+. I also had their mimosa. This I'll skip. It was more oj than bubbly. For $3 something it's not bad if you're counting pennies. Pretty funny staff and super nice! This place with its pretty laid back decor is ok in my book!
(4)
Steph G.
Yes to Yanna's! This was a great post-run Saturday morning breakfast spot. They were able to seat a group of us right away and were so nice and friendly. (Gotta love diners for that reason!) The food was just what you'd expect and solid. I was extremely tempted by the schmorgasboard of breakfast burrito offerings, but sadly I did not get one because I'd already done burritos the night before for dinner (with leftovers, at that). But burritos came for others at the table, and they looked amazing! And apparently they tasted that way too. And the portions were huge. Could definitely get 2 meals out of one order- unless you've got the right appetite. :) I got 2 eggs any style with sausage patties, potatoes, and a side of pancakes. The pancakes were actually really great! They make them so that they're really crispy on side. It was just the pancake I wanted. Next time, I'm going for those breakfast burritos....
What we ordered: Spanish omelette and Greek style eggs. Yes portions are big. But salty and greasy. The gyro meat was so salty that I doubt they don't have to pay for salt. The scrambled eggs were dry. Coffee tasted weak. Fried potatoes were wet, not crispy at all. And I didn't get the Spanish omelette: they smothered everything in melt cheddar cheese. Thats an omelette? I'm afraid I don't get it. Only 4 tables when we were in the restaurant. Two waitresses. For some reason they were always in a hurry. I mean, two tables each, how busy it could be...
(2)
Lari-Ann R.
Best hashbrowns. Mountains of tasty food. Incredible service. Positive atmosphere. Good pruces. Highly recommend.
(5)
Kim E.
I'm a bit of a diner critic. I always seem to find something wrong. This place put a smile on my face and in my belly. The service was awesome, it's not too often anymore you get a server who really knows what they are doing, but our waitress was on point. The food was simply amazing. The orders were such huge portions I had to take half home, which I rarely do with breakfast food because it doesn't keep, however this food was still amazing later. Don't be fooled by the looks of this cafe from the outside. The inside is nice and cozy. I think my only complaint here is that they are only open till 3pm.
(5)
Sarah C.
Everything here is amazing. Service is great and chill. We like the Mass Confusion, which we split often. The Waffle special is also great!
(5)
Charles T.
Amazing food, excellent service despite an absurd mid-morning rush, cheap bill. We tipped hard, will return again.
(5)
Larry S.
Excellent breakfast food and a great value. Got the Mass Confusion and two of us could not finish it. Very tasty. Kind of a bedraggled outside appearance, but worth visiting.
(4)
Jon N.
Classic Greek diner . Came here with my two girls for breakfast I got the Greek omelet and my older girl the pancakes. The food was grate the portions are huge and the menu has lots of choses. We will be back
(5)
Desiree T.
Best gyros sandwich ever! Stuffed so full that I had to use two hands and then my fork to get everyrhing off the plate. Super fresh onions and juicy red ripe tomatoes and get this, they used fresh oregano sprinkled on it. I was in flavor town all day. Love the homemade tzatziki sauce and the hank cut french fries cant be beat. And im a french fry zealot. This place rocks.
(5)
Jean Pierr C.
This was my first time here but the Mass Confusion.... SO GOOD! A lot of food, just what I needed. 2 biscuts, smoothered with gravy, bacon and cheese with two eggs on top.... to make the dish even better the potatoes, OH MAN, the potatoes where so good!!
(5)
Sheryle I.
Great little breakfast after a long night kind of place. This looks like one of those "have been around forever" breakfast places that holds a special place in your heart because you come in and assume it's owned by a family of a specific ethnic background (or serious passion of a specific type of food, Greek in this case) AND they serve breakfast all day. Always a winner in my book. They had a lot of options and the portions where GREAT, but I'll have to give this place three stars for diluted coffee and a fly in my cup. Regardless, I'd go back.
(3)
Andy P.
Tried it again, not coming back. Service sucks, really really slow, haggish waitress, and the food was low quality for greek salad and a gyros. Weak!!!! Good luck attracting business.
(1)
Angie R.
We went back.. this time HE got the mass confusion which was just as good as it was last time. I got the country skillet. Chicken fried steak, potatoes, country gravy AND pancakes. It was good! Not the BEST CFS I've ever had, but it was good. We left with full bellies and a happy wallet! This is definitely our go to! Service was great! I thought it might be busy with memorial weekend, but we walked right in and sat down.
(4)
Tres B.
In a sketchy part of Lakewood on the fading thoroughfare of Sheridan sits this 1970's era coffee shop. Surprisingly clean inside! My wife had the gyro meat plate enormous, fresh and outstanding. portions here have their own gravitational pull. I had a burger (half pound) mounded with bacon and hand cut fries. I was to snobby for too long to stop here. My bad.
(4)
Crys A.
Walking in, I didn't expect much from this place. Typical diner style, lots of old gents talking (way too) loudly in the back -- sort of just average. HOWEVER. When the food came out, my opinion changed. Large portions, home-sliced potatoes, hot and tasty food. For awhile there they were not cutting their (homemade?) English muffins before toasting -- leaving them untoasted on the inside (what???), but we asked for them to slice them and from then on they were great. The food here is GOOD, ya'all. But I really do wish they'd tell all those old guys to quiet down a little. I realize they're regulars, and regulars are cool, but I won't sit anywhere near them because I can't hear my husband talk. And if there's nowhere but near them to sit? I leave. Still, for the money...this place is great. :)
(4)
Jeremy C.
My wife and I have been here a few times over the last few months and have had some mixed experiences. The food is fine. My favorite is the mass confusion, which is a couple of biscuits, covered in gravy, bacon and scrambled eggs, with a side of home fries. I wish they wouldn't put the solid slab of egg between the biscuits and the gravy because it keeps the gravy from soaking into the biscuits, but whatever. The biscuits themselves are somewhat variable, ranging from soft to very dense. The service is generally ok as well. There was one occasion where our English muffin was toasted without being split in half, so the inside wasn't crispy. Who does that? When I mentioned it to our waitress, she seemed confused by the notion of not just putting the entire thing in the toaster. Oh, THAT'S who does that. Kids these days. Unfortunately, she wasn't interested in correcting the problem, either, and we ended up just not eating the muffin. Otherwise the service has been fine, my drink is kept filled and usually even refilled the same beverage I ordered. But not always. The price is good for the amount of food you get. The restaurant itself is a bit of a throwback, with dated interior and supremely uncomfortable seats. There is usually a group of old men sitting in the corner, talking loudly and watching videos on their phones at top volume. It is disquieting and has caused me to choose other breakfast joints over this one from time to time. I hope all the coffee they drink makes up for the revenue loss they cause. The search for a great breakfast place in Lakewood continues. Stay tuned.
(3)
Karen M.
Oh Yanna's, I really wanted to love you, I did, but I was so disapointed and I just can't put you on my must-list. Please understand, I am a diner & dive girl. I love them. When it comes to looks, I can be extremely forgiving, but even Yanna's needs a bit of elbow grease & some updating to bring it into the 20th century. Based on the advice from other Yelpers, I opted for the corned beef hash. Oh my. It was not what I expected. People, people, this is just canned hash! If you're going to serve the canned stuff, at least put a crisp on it. Prices were much higher than I expected. I was hoping for a diamond in the rough but all I got was the rough.
(2)
Peter W.
Some of the more flavorful green chili I've had here since moving from new mexico. Huevos rancheros and waffle were really good. The staff was very friendly. Don't let the looks fool you.
(4)
Sam F.
Sunday brunch, 11ish. Busy, food was quick and plentiful. Not high cuisine, but hit the spot after a late night. Crazy awesome Asian grocery next store taboot!
(4)
Robin M.
Talk about comfort food - a double-decker grilled cheese sandwich with more bacon than you should eat, plus the best potato salad I've ever had commercially. Keep me away from this place....I feel the food calling me!
(5)
Brandi C.
If you are looking for home cooking come to Yanna's. The best breakfast in town and the fairest prices. I always have the mazatlan burrito. How can you go wrong with bacon and avocado in a cheesy smothered burrito? You can't! The pancakes are good and so are the omelettes. This place is so good and smells like a home kitchen when you walk in. Love it!
(5)
Alyssa V.
Went there this past weekend and had breakfast. I got an omelet that came out later then the rest because of a ticket mix up. However because the waitress was so sweet and offered something to hold me over I wasn't upset. She was genuinely wanting to make sure I was set and did all she could to fix it. The skillets my friends got were so good and my Italian omelet was worth the wait. It's a classic breakfast place with friendly staff and great food. I defiantly recommend!
(5)
Maggie D.
We were looking for breakfast in the 'burbs. Came upon the reviews for Yanna's and decided to give it a go. SO GLAD WE DID. The Spanish skillet was full of crisp yet tender potatoes, delicious chorizo, eggs, cheese and green chile which was flavorful and just right in heat. My girlfriend had the gyros and eggs which were also great. However, the piece de resistance was the biscuit! Tender and flaky and grilled to perfection. Katie's service was friendly and impeccable. We will definitely go back, despite the tackiness of the strip mall in which it resides.
(4)
Manny C.
Had the Chicken Fried Steak. The meat tasted old and not fresh.. kinda coarsed. Service was good as was the coffee...
(2)
Jenn W.
We have lived in the area for about 7 years and sad to say this was our first visit to this awesome restaurant. Great staff, big portions and good food. We will defiantly be back! ;)
(5)
Amy B.
Fantastic breakfast place. Love it. The food was the best breakfast I have had. Must try the pork green chili! Huge portions and we loved the coffee. Super fresh brewed. I have no idea what some of these other reviewers are talking about. They must have reviewed the wrong place.
(5)
YouKnowWhoDisIs K.
Love this place with a passion! coffee is very. very. very. very good, breakfast is like the most life changing experience thing i have ever experienced in my experiences. The service is the best of the best of the best SIR!!! and because of this i go back. this is it stop reading. go on!
(5)
Mark M.
I live down the street from Yanna's and I love their breakfast. It's definitely my go-to for hungover mornings. The country skillet will take the place of breakfast and lunch. Big portions, delicious food. Typical diner style atmosphere. Early bird specials for the senior citizens, and they will be there in a group in the back, talking about life and flirting with the young waitresses.
(4)
Martin A.
I used to live nearby. If you do one thing in your breakfast eating life in Denver, GO TO YANNA'S!!! The staff are always welcoming, the burritos blow my mind, every time. It wont attract your eye from the outside, but once you get your plate, you'll be in your happy place.
(5)
Frank T.
This place serves the perfect mix of traditional American comfort food and Greek food. The portions are generous and you get a lot for the money. They have some of the best French fries, made from fresh cut potatoes with the skin on. Their baklava is incredible and not overly sweet. The breakfast burritos are enormous and certainly enough for two. Their Greek Panini is not to be missed if you love the flavors of gyro, feta, grilled onions, tatziki, and mozzarella wrapped in a delicious panini. Plus it is enormous. Yanna's has been around for years and I personally hope it continues for years to come.
(4)
Jessica M.
This was always a favorite spot for breakfast, but the last two times I found a hair on my plate so we stopped going. Other than the hair the food is good, and the service is nice. Want to go back, but don't want hair food.
(3)
Steven B.
There are a couple of ways corned beef hash is served, or at least from what I've found. One is large chunks of corned beef mixed with onions and maybe other spices then cooked lightly. If you like that I think Zaidy's Deli in Cherry is pretty good. The other way, and the one most of us are familiar with, is to grind the corned beef in a meat grinder, mix the meat with small diced cooked potatoes and onion and grill it on a very hot grill. For this second way Yanna's Cafe is the best I've found in the Denver area. This is a Greek restaurant in a strip mall on South Sheridan so it's mixed with a ton of Mexican, Vietnamese, and Chinese restaurants. It is a classic diner with a mix of Greek, Mexican, and American foods. The serving staff are old hands, you can tell by the fact that some customers are addressed by name and asked if they want 'the usual.' The prices are just right and the portions are very big. They are served on a platter and you will not go away hungry.
(5)
Patty L.
Met friends here for lunch. We all loved it!!!! My husband had the chicken panini. The sandwich was HUGH and oh so good!!!! The french fries were nice and crispy and the 2nd best we have ever had. I had the fried chicken, it was nice and crispy. Love the Texas Toast. The food arrived in short order and was nice and hot. The service was spot on. The waitress was very nice, refilled my ice tea without having to ask her. Looking forward to go back and try breakfast, which you can have any time of the day.Our friends decided to make this our meeting place from now on:) To check out the menu, you can copy this link allmenus.com/co/northeas… .
(4)
Mark C.
Best corned beef hash and eggs in Denver. Trust me on this. Pairs nicely with coffee. I also like that it's a subtle little breakfast place just sort of hanging out on a random place on Sheridan. Our server seemed like a struggling single mom who works long hours, but is still super nice to her customers (we tipped her well!). Don't go if you are trying to lose weight. We also got a cinnamon roll. It was deelish. I felt compelled to go jogging afterwards.
(5)
Sanarie B.
Our first time there and the Mazatlan Skillet was superb, great green chili. Well worth the wait. Will definitely return.
(5)
John W.
great old school, greek diner. my fiance and i have been a couple of times for breakfast. i have gotten the chilli omelette and eggs over chile rellanos. the chilli omelette was very good, but the rellanos are out of bounds. if you are a savory breakfast eat like me, you gotta give them a try. my fiance is a pickier eater than myself and has continued to find stuff she likes. last visit we left home with a slice of baklava. very delicious and the waitress did a nice job of quality control by having them add more honey. we'd come back.
(4)
Chris A.
Yummmmmmm this place has a good breakfast!! I've come in here a few times and service is always on point, as long as the food. Family owned I think, super good!
(5)
Rachel M.
I live out in Southeast Aurora and this is the only place I will come to eat Huevos Rancheros. They way they prepare it puts ALL mexican restaurants to shame. Huge portions, perfect chile, and hash browns to die for. I agree with everyone about the waitresses, rude & grumpy.
(4)
Jeff S.
OK, I have nothing bad to say about this place. Morning rolled around way too early, and a friend and I decided that following a night of debauchery, breakfast was in order. So we made our way to Yanna's. About 8:30 in the morning, no wait at all. We plunked our booties down and had coffee right in front of us. Followed by a mimosa to get our base on for the day. Well made, just a hint of OJ makes the flavor! The menu was big, and I could have spent an hour trying to decide, but the Greek skillet was suggested and man, I wasn't disappointed! Mmmm! It had a nice balance of flavors, and the scrambled eggs were the best I've had. I also ordered a side of bacon. Now, bacon is bacon, as far as I've ever known. I don't know what they do there, but that was beyond bacon. I'm coming back for that alone! The food came out really fast, the portions were big, and the service was fine. It's far from my house, but I'll be back.
(5)
L B.
use to be a great place to eat, but the service and food went down the hill. There food is terrible, not good at all..
(1)
Jeffrey E.
What I had? Ham and cheese omelet Food review: Not too much to say here on the food side. I've loved ham and cheese omelets since I was a kid and this place has the best I've had in Denver so far. If I were to make one complaint about the dish, it would be that I wish that the cheese were on the inside of the omelet instead of on top. But maybe I just need to request it that way next time. Comes with yummy slice fried potatoes and toast. Simply a great way to start out a day. :-) Service? No complaints Other thoughts: I have so many good memories at this place. First of all, the atmosphere of the restaurant reminds me of what most restaurants are like in my hometown. Second of all, when I would crash at my friend's place after a night of drinking, this place was so nice to go to the next morning for hangover recovery. :-)
(4)
Cristina G.
I had the country skillet.and it was pretty yummy. My boyfriend had the chicken skillet and it was decent, especially because it had the scrambled eggs. My little sister ordered bacon eggs and potatoes she enjoyed it. Overall the food.was.good however the place needs a make over. The bathrooms weren't super clean and the table were we sat at had duct tape seats. However quick and fast service. We will visit in the future.
(3)
James M.
Only been here for breakfast. Great biscuits and gravy and skillets. Good service Inexpensive!
(4)
Rachael T.
I have driven by this place probably 1,000 times and never stopped in for food. Shame on me! I went there with some friends this morning for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the gyro meat and eggs and it was delicious. My friends ordered the chicken fried steak and the souvlaki chicken and eggs. We were all happy with our choices. I tend to base my opinions on consistencies but I will definitely go back. It was fast, friendly service and I could tell that there was love put into their food. It was seasoned very well. Give it a shot.
(4)
jessica r.
Awesome Gut bomb breakfasts! Slightly in the part of town that makes me double check my car is locked... No offense guy wearing 2 layered pairs of overalls in the parking lot when it was 85 degrees out. MMMM... loaded hashbrowns greek style! I will be back when my next serious hangover strikes and I feel brave!
(3)
Laura L.
I was down in Lakewood with some time to kill and saw Yanna's Cafe was a great little cafe/diner to get some breakfast. Since I'm pretty new to Colorado, I wanted to find a place that gave plenty of choices when it came to a menu like I had back home. Yanna's was pretty empty when we went in, at about 10 a.m., so we got quick service. I love gyro's so I opted to get the Gyro Meat Breakfast, which came with gyro meat, home-style potatoes and eggs. My hubby got chicken souvlaki, which was a chicken dish, eggs and home-style potatoes. We LOVED it. Perfectly cooked, tasted homemade and there was enough portions to take home and have a second meal for dinner. Pretty inexpensive for the quality and amount of food. We will for sure be going back next time we are in the area.
(5)
Casey C.
Great little local joint. If you want affordable food at a reasonable rate, this is the place. They give huge portions and offer a wide variety of menu items. I've never had anything bad, just prepare yourself to leave stuffed. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is the service. The waitresses have gotten a little more uninterested in the past year. They still get the job done, just don't expect service with a smile.
(4)
Christopher S.
I was unaware of this place until I saw reviews on Yelp. It's not really in my neighborhood, but I was out this way running some errands so I thought I'd stop in for a bite. I made it in after lunch so the place was reasonably empty but there were a few tables full. The service was spot on from the minute I walked in until I paid the check. The menu is basic diner food and they seem to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner with a bit of something for everyone. Sometimes I crave a standard home styled meal and Yanna's delivers this well. I had the chop steak dinner which comes with a dinner salad, potato of choice, Texas toast and the vegetable of the day (in this case it was cooked green beans). I like this kind of diner, the type that caters to working class people where every dollar counts and value for money is important. I'd say Yanna's has it figured out and all they have to do is keep delivering good customer service with hearty meals and they should be around for a long time.
(3)
Bert S.
Eat here about twice a month for breakfast. Solid diner food. Good service, big portions.
(4)
Bryan M.
I'll keep this one real short... 1. Great prices 2. Big portions 3. Good greek food 4. 1/4 mile from my house 5. Ridiculously fast service Best breakfast I've had in Lakewood. Rivals most places in all of Denver.
(4)
Lacey M.
So I've been back for breakfast about a dozen more times. Always delicious. Always fast. Everything is super affordable and huge portions. Service has been good every time. One of my new favorites is the Greek Skillet- with potatoes, eggs, gyro meat, tomatoes, feta...it also comes with mushrooms, peppers, and onions, but I order mine without those. It's HUGE and comes with your choice of toast or pancakes....but you can get pita instead if you just ask. Another fav is the Greek Breakfast Burrito- same ingredients as the skillet but rolled in a tortilla and smothered with green chili. YUMMMM. One of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had! I still have yet to return for dinner...mostly because their breakfast food is awesome. They now have a frequent diner card, that gives you a free meal after 10 visits (they count each person as a visit....so my husband and I only need to go 5 times to earn a free meal!)
(4)
ken s.
O.K.....Its Sunday morning, and the good games dont start until 2 pm... Don't want to cook breakfast???load up the family truckster and head over to Yanna's...but go hungry..they almost have to bring one plate at a time.. From the skillits to the burritos...Greek to American...they really through it all together for you...always busy..but the wait (if one) is short...best greasy spoon in Lakewood...Bring grannie and the kids and enjoy... Breeze
(4)
Muck S.
We've been back a couple of times, and we haven't seen our least favorite server. They've hired a few new people who are very friendly, and the service we've gotten the past trips have been very good. Thanks, Yannas!
(4)
Dawn P.
Delicious! We tried Yanna thanks to a few good Yelp reviews and loved it. I'm a big fan of gyros, and the breakfast gyro meat plate didn't disappoint. The gyros were thick, meaty and spiced to perfection. The perfect neighborhood breakfast experience. Better than any chain!
(5)
G C.
holy moly, do they have large portions. But they also have amazingly good flavor and quality ingredients. The dinner salad was impressive not just in size, but in that it had tomato, cuke, bell pepper, onion, and carrot as well as a lettuce mix. I ordered the turkey dinner and what came out was a mix of white and dark CARVED OFF A REAL BIRD. Not the prepared oval 1/8" slices you get at other restaurants. The dressing was home made. The mashed potatoes were lumpy-good and the gravy? omg to die for. I wanted to dip everything in that turkey gravy. Vegies were good, but not excellent. My companion ordered a mexican dish and he was too busy eating to talk my ear off, for a change. So I guess his dish was good too. He ordered a baklava to share with me and it was quite tasty, but I was so miserably full from overeating the awesome dinner, I only had a bite or two. Even the tea was good. Full-flavored so it holds up on ice, but none of the astringint-mold topnote you get at the restaurants that don't clean their containers lids well. I appreciate it. The access is good, with a street light allowing you to cross traffic. Parking ample. The restaurant reminds me of an elderly lady with old quality clothing in a neighborhood that has seen better days.... A bit outdated and the elegant clothing may show signs of fraying at the edges, but a definite air of class without stuffiness. Yep, I really enjoyed my dinner here. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the friendly help. I'll be back for sure. Nothing quite like a Mom and Pop restaurant that really knows its' business. This place will join Danny's Carnation as my go-to eateries.
(5)
marco m.
Been coming here for years. I have my own food establisent and this place rocks!!! Service is great, food is even better! The portions over whelming! One of my fav restaurants!
(5)
Raymond W.
So, I have been here twice and both times I was not thrilled. This last time I had the special which was Meatloaf......seemed like it was covered with canned Mushroom gravy and the corn also seemed right out of a can. The two slices of meat loaf I got were grilled and almost dry. The mashed potatoes were a weird combination of whipped and chunked...almost like they took some boiled potatoes and added them to instant mashed potatoes. I hadn't even got out the door before my guts were wrenching. Bad experience all around.
(1)
Keith W.
After reading reviews on Yelp my workmate and I decided to give this place a try for lunch. After reading the menu we both decided on breakfast skillets - I had the Yanna's skillet with bacon, loads of potatoes, onions, cheese and eggs, my workmate had the Greek skillet, pretty much the same with gyro meat instead of bacon. I made the mistake of ordering a side of sausage links - a mistake not because the sausage was bad -quite the opposite - three thick and delicious links of a not-spicy sausage - but because the breakfast skillets were *huge*. I'm a big guy and can put down a lot of food when I'm hungry, but there's no way I could eat even 3/4 of this meal - it was the size of my head. The restaurant was quite busy - I'm guessing there were customers at maybe 20 tables. Two harried but very pleasant waitresses were serving triple duty, also busing and cashiering. It was day #4 on the job for one of them, and the service understandably got slow. They kept apologizing as they whizzed past our table delivering piping hot piles of goodness to the other patrons. Every meal that passed us looked delicious. Their apologies made us chuckle, as it was perfectly clear that they were working as hard and fast as possible - when service is slow for that reason it's ridiculous to get upset. I'll be sure to return here some day when I'm really, really hungry. For the adventurous, they have a six-egg breakfast burrito loaded with everything but the kitchen sink and other menu items that are much larger than the very generous skillets.
(4)
Dave S.
Great place for breakfast food. Typical prices, large portions and the service was excellent. I'll be going back for sure!
(4)
Emily C.
Nestled in the shittiest looking strip mall this side of Sheridan, there lies Yanna's. It should reek of cigarette smoke. It should have blue clouds of tobacco hovering at shoulder-level. The interior of this place speaks to a bygone era of endless terrible coffee, chain smoking, and crispy, tasty hash browns. The coffee is fairly gnarly, but fits with the setting, no more chain smoking, and their food is shockingly delicious. Order a skillet. It comes sizzling to your table by friendly, efficient servers, all of whom I WISH would call me "hon" (they're the only ones allowed to call me that. Everyone else who tries to hon me gets a glare.) Presented on a cast iron platter, your food stays hot, the potatoes on the bottom stay crispy, and you'll discover that everything has that freshly made taste and is packed with flavor. California skillet. Seasoned, juicy chicken. Crisptatoes. Swiss cheese. Eggs (over medium, please). Fresh avocado. Fajita veggies. Everything is just so fresh! I wish I could speak to their other food... I sampled the green chili one time and it was awesome. But I'm hooked on the Cali skillet.
(5)
Demitri R.
Love it. Went in here with my little one. She had the Kids meal with the pancakes, which was big enough for an adult in my opinion. I had the french toast with Sausage and Eggs. And it was huge too,. The prices are reasonable, and everyone is friendly. I will definitely be back to try more on the menu.
(5)
Eden R.
Perfect place to come for breakfast for delicious greasy food after a night out.
(4)
K M.
I think it's better than Pete's and seems slightly cheaper. A side of giro meat is inexpensive and filling. Only time I've heard people complain about a meal is with the specials (my mom got the senior special and said it was bland and mushy). Stick with their large selection of Greek foods or great burgers or their huge breakfasts or big salads....and you won't be disappointed. I love their giros, chile rellenos and pancakes. And there's always enough to share. Only thing that could really improve the place is better coffee.
(4)
Eric H.
Had breakfast again. I still love the line cooks. No complaints from 4 of us. Good little diner with old school waitresses. No waitrons here. Just older gals with an attitude. Damn, I always had a thing for waitresses.
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Lauren D.
Yes we finally made it here! It was the perfect place for a new years day breakfast! So the coffee sucks but Mmm Greek Skillet was so yummy and hit the spot. My favorite part about their menu is that they serve breakfast all day, and they have many different skillets and omelets to choose from. It's like eggs galore! And the servers are quick multi-tasking mofos! Why aren't more servers as snappy as these ones! This may be my new greasy spoon go-to place because I know we will return.
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Ginger L.
We use to love this place. However, the last year the waitresses have been frumpy and even sometimes grumpy. Last summer there were tiny ants all over ALL the tables next to the windows, crawling in and out of the salt and pepper shakers, etc. Disgusting. We are disappointed that they didn't stay consistent. Sometimes food was good, sometimes not at all. And we order the same thing... Overall, it's ok, try it for yourself, but we are not going there anymore.
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Valerie M.
This place is great. Huge, delicious portions, and friendly service!
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Kristen S.
This place is so great! A down home establishment, with down home prices. The service is amazing and you feel like you are home when you eat here. The food ranges from Greek and Mexican to meatloaf and tuna sandwiches. Another bonus, they serve breakfast all day. We hadn't had a homecooked meal in awhile, and Yanna's brought home to us...great find!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Amy B.
Fantastic breakfast place. Love it. The food was the best breakfast I have had. Must try the pork green chili! Huge portions and we loved the coffee. Super fresh brewed. I have no idea what some of these other reviewers are talking about. They must have reviewed the wrong place.
(5)YouKnowWhoDisIs K.
Love this place with a passion! coffee is very. very. very. very good, breakfast is like the most life changing experience thing i have ever experienced in my experiences. The service is the best of the best of the best SIR!!! and because of this i go back. this is it stop reading. go on!
(5)Mark M.
I live down the street from Yanna's and I love their breakfast. It's definitely my go-to for hungover mornings. The country skillet will take the place of breakfast and lunch. Big portions, delicious food. Typical diner style atmosphere. Early bird specials for the senior citizens, and they will be there in a group in the back, talking about life and flirting with the young waitresses.
(4)Martin A.
I used to live nearby. If you do one thing in your breakfast eating life in Denver, GO TO YANNA'S!!! The staff are always welcoming, the burritos blow my mind, every time. It wont attract your eye from the outside, but once you get your plate, you'll be in your happy place.
(5)Jessica M.
This was always a favorite spot for breakfast, but the last two times I found a hair on my plate so we stopped going. Other than the hair the food is good, and the service is nice. Want to go back, but don't want hair food.
(3)Frank T.
This place serves the perfect mix of traditional American comfort food and Greek food. The portions are generous and you get a lot for the money. They have some of the best French fries, made from fresh cut potatoes with the skin on. Their baklava is incredible and not overly sweet. The breakfast burritos are enormous and certainly enough for two. Their Greek Panini is not to be missed if you love the flavors of gyro, feta, grilled onions, tatziki, and mozzarella wrapped in a delicious panini. Plus it is enormous. Yanna's has been around for years and I personally hope it continues for years to come.
(4)Steven B.
There are a couple of ways corned beef hash is served, or at least from what I've found. One is large chunks of corned beef mixed with onions and maybe other spices then cooked lightly. If you like that I think Zaidy's Deli in Cherry is pretty good. The other way, and the one most of us are familiar with, is to grind the corned beef in a meat grinder, mix the meat with small diced cooked potatoes and onion and grill it on a very hot grill. For this second way Yanna's Cafe is the best I've found in the Denver area. This is a Greek restaurant in a strip mall on South Sheridan so it's mixed with a ton of Mexican, Vietnamese, and Chinese restaurants. It is a classic diner with a mix of Greek, Mexican, and American foods. The serving staff are old hands, you can tell by the fact that some customers are addressed by name and asked if they want 'the usual.' The prices are just right and the portions are very big. They are served on a platter and you will not go away hungry.
(5)Lauren D.
Yes we finally made it here! It was the perfect place for a new years day breakfast! So the coffee sucks but Mmm Greek Skillet was so yummy and hit the spot. My favorite part about their menu is that they serve breakfast all day, and they have many different skillets and omelets to choose from. It's like eggs galore! And the servers are quick multi-tasking mofos! Why aren't more servers as snappy as these ones! This may be my new greasy spoon go-to place because I know we will return.
(4)Ginger L.
We use to love this place. However, the last year the waitresses have been frumpy and even sometimes grumpy. Last summer there were tiny ants all over ALL the tables next to the windows, crawling in and out of the salt and pepper shakers, etc. Disgusting. We are disappointed that they didn't stay consistent. Sometimes food was good, sometimes not at all. And we order the same thing... Overall, it's ok, try it for yourself, but we are not going there anymore.
(2)Valerie M.
This place is great. Huge, delicious portions, and friendly service!
(4)Eden R.
Perfect place to come for breakfast for delicious greasy food after a night out.
(4)Jason W.
Amazing service, large portions, and tasty food. What's not to like? Team work among the staff was incredible. Wife loved this place too!
(5)Janet O.
Yanna's all about good breakfast/brunch in big portions and reasonable prices. So if you're like me who almost always wakes up with a big appetite then you're in for a treat! I tried their corn beef hash, two eggs over easy with sourdough toast. I will order this again. Well seasoned, big portion ( of course ) all for $8+. I also had their mimosa. This I'll skip. It was more oj than bubbly. For $3 something it's not bad if you're counting pennies. Pretty funny staff and super nice! This place with its pretty laid back decor is ok in my book!
(4)Steph G.
Yes to Yanna's! This was a great post-run Saturday morning breakfast spot. They were able to seat a group of us right away and were so nice and friendly. (Gotta love diners for that reason!) The food was just what you'd expect and solid. I was extremely tempted by the schmorgasboard of breakfast burrito offerings, but sadly I did not get one because I'd already done burritos the night before for dinner (with leftovers, at that). But burritos came for others at the table, and they looked amazing! And apparently they tasted that way too. And the portions were huge. Could definitely get 2 meals out of one order- unless you've got the right appetite. :) I got 2 eggs any style with sausage patties, potatoes, and a side of pancakes. The pancakes were actually really great! They make them so that they're really crispy on side. It was just the pancake I wanted. Next time, I'm going for those breakfast burritos....
(3)Kejia Y.
What we ordered: Spanish omelette and Greek style eggs. Yes portions are big. But salty and greasy. The gyro meat was so salty that I doubt they don't have to pay for salt. The scrambled eggs were dry. Coffee tasted weak. Fried potatoes were wet, not crispy at all. And I didn't get the Spanish omelette: they smothered everything in melt cheddar cheese. Thats an omelette? I'm afraid I don't get it. Only 4 tables when we were in the restaurant. Two waitresses. For some reason they were always in a hurry. I mean, two tables each, how busy it could be...
(2)Riza H. C.
After running some errands, a few steps away from the Asian Market, Hubs wanted to have something to eat for Lunch. The nearest establishment to that Asian Market, is Yanna's Café. Hence to Yanna's Café we went. This recent visit was on Sunday January 18th 2015. Time was about 13:25rs ish. From their Simple Menu, in which many items to choose we opt to have the following items : * Steak Fajitas Omelet $9.95 with choice of Pancakes * Gyro Sandwich with Fries $8.25 * Coffee Our lovely server, make sure Hubs Coffee is filled periodically. Though I cannot deny, the need to train the staff/server better coz she told us, she is new, working at Yanna's Café. She came back like twice, coz she was not sure about the Ingredients of certain dishes, that I ask about. In terms of food, its huge portions. Hubs is OK with what he had, though I cannot deny, maybe Hubs is too hungry that he finished everything. The Steak Fajitas Omelet, comes with Onions, Mushrooms, Peppers, Ribeye Strips and Cheddar Cheese. Well most of the time, Hubs always finished his Brunch/Lunch, unless there are plenty for Leftovers. Since I already had Brunch with my friends, I ate some of the Fries and Gyro, and even have some Leftovers. The Gyro is the "standard" kind of Gyro. Nothing stood out, NOTHING WOW me. *SIGH* All in all a Decent Diner, though I would not drive all the way just to have Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch here. There are many other establishments in town that we would love to explore. That afternoon our Lunch with tax is $22. HUGE Portions, Reasonable Pricing! SCORE! Left Yanna's café at about 14:10hrs ish. Err, maybe Yanna's Café is located at the the "Edge Line" of Denver and Lakewood. At the Yanna's Café website, its indicated its located in Denver Zip Code. While thru YELP its indicated in Lakewood, CO Zip Code. Hmm.. Just wondering.. Yanna's Cafe 205 S. Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80226 Tel : (303)-238-2434 @35/2015
(3)Kim E.
I'm a bit of a diner critic. I always seem to find something wrong. This place put a smile on my face and in my belly. The service was awesome, it's not too often anymore you get a server who really knows what they are doing, but our waitress was on point. The food was simply amazing. The orders were such huge portions I had to take half home, which I rarely do with breakfast food because it doesn't keep, however this food was still amazing later. Don't be fooled by the looks of this cafe from the outside. The inside is nice and cozy. I think my only complaint here is that they are only open till 3pm.
(5)Sarah C.
Everything here is amazing. Service is great and chill. We like the Mass Confusion, which we split often. The Waffle special is also great!
(5)Charles T.
Amazing food, excellent service despite an absurd mid-morning rush, cheap bill. We tipped hard, will return again.
(5)Keith W.
After reading reviews on Yelp my workmate and I decided to give this place a try for lunch. After reading the menu we both decided on breakfast skillets - I had the Yanna's skillet with bacon, loads of potatoes, onions, cheese and eggs, my workmate had the Greek skillet, pretty much the same with gyro meat instead of bacon. I made the mistake of ordering a side of sausage links - a mistake not because the sausage was bad -quite the opposite - three thick and delicious links of a not-spicy sausage - but because the breakfast skillets were *huge*. I'm a big guy and can put down a lot of food when I'm hungry, but there's no way I could eat even 3/4 of this meal - it was the size of my head. The restaurant was quite busy - I'm guessing there were customers at maybe 20 tables. Two harried but very pleasant waitresses were serving triple duty, also busing and cashiering. It was day #4 on the job for one of them, and the service understandably got slow. They kept apologizing as they whizzed past our table delivering piping hot piles of goodness to the other patrons. Every meal that passed us looked delicious. Their apologies made us chuckle, as it was perfectly clear that they were working as hard and fast as possible - when service is slow for that reason it's ridiculous to get upset. I'll be sure to return here some day when I'm really, really hungry. For the adventurous, they have a six-egg breakfast burrito loaded with everything but the kitchen sink and other menu items that are much larger than the very generous skillets.
(4)Dave S.
Great place for breakfast food. Typical prices, large portions and the service was excellent. I'll be going back for sure!
(4)Emily C.
Nestled in the shittiest looking strip mall this side of Sheridan, there lies Yanna's. It should reek of cigarette smoke. It should have blue clouds of tobacco hovering at shoulder-level. The interior of this place speaks to a bygone era of endless terrible coffee, chain smoking, and crispy, tasty hash browns. The coffee is fairly gnarly, but fits with the setting, no more chain smoking, and their food is shockingly delicious. Order a skillet. It comes sizzling to your table by friendly, efficient servers, all of whom I WISH would call me "hon" (they're the only ones allowed to call me that. Everyone else who tries to hon me gets a glare.) Presented on a cast iron platter, your food stays hot, the potatoes on the bottom stay crispy, and you'll discover that everything has that freshly made taste and is packed with flavor. California skillet. Seasoned, juicy chicken. Crisptatoes. Swiss cheese. Eggs (over medium, please). Fresh avocado. Fajita veggies. Everything is just so fresh! I wish I could speak to their other food... I sampled the green chili one time and it was awesome. But I'm hooked on the Cali skillet.
(5)Demitri R.
Love it. Went in here with my little one. She had the Kids meal with the pancakes, which was big enough for an adult in my opinion. I had the french toast with Sausage and Eggs. And it was huge too,. The prices are reasonable, and everyone is friendly. I will definitely be back to try more on the menu.
(5)Lari-Ann R.
Best hashbrowns. Mountains of tasty food. Incredible service. Positive atmosphere. Good pruces. Highly recommend.
(5)Larry S.
Excellent breakfast food and a great value. Got the Mass Confusion and two of us could not finish it. Very tasty. Kind of a bedraggled outside appearance, but worth visiting.
(4)Jon N.
Classic Greek diner . Came here with my two girls for breakfast I got the Greek omelet and my older girl the pancakes. The food was grate the portions are huge and the menu has lots of choses. We will be back
(5)Desiree T.
Best gyros sandwich ever! Stuffed so full that I had to use two hands and then my fork to get everyrhing off the plate. Super fresh onions and juicy red ripe tomatoes and get this, they used fresh oregano sprinkled on it. I was in flavor town all day. Love the homemade tzatziki sauce and the hank cut french fries cant be beat. And im a french fry zealot. This place rocks.
(5)Jean Pierr C.
This was my first time here but the Mass Confusion.... SO GOOD! A lot of food, just what I needed. 2 biscuts, smoothered with gravy, bacon and cheese with two eggs on top.... to make the dish even better the potatoes, OH MAN, the potatoes where so good!!
(5)Sheryle I.
Great little breakfast after a long night kind of place. This looks like one of those "have been around forever" breakfast places that holds a special place in your heart because you come in and assume it's owned by a family of a specific ethnic background (or serious passion of a specific type of food, Greek in this case) AND they serve breakfast all day. Always a winner in my book. They had a lot of options and the portions where GREAT, but I'll have to give this place three stars for diluted coffee and a fly in my cup. Regardless, I'd go back.
(3)Andy P.
Tried it again, not coming back. Service sucks, really really slow, haggish waitress, and the food was low quality for greek salad and a gyros. Weak!!!! Good luck attracting business.
(1)Angie R.
We went back.. this time HE got the mass confusion which was just as good as it was last time. I got the country skillet. Chicken fried steak, potatoes, country gravy AND pancakes. It was good! Not the BEST CFS I've ever had, but it was good. We left with full bellies and a happy wallet! This is definitely our go to! Service was great! I thought it might be busy with memorial weekend, but we walked right in and sat down.
(4)Tres B.
In a sketchy part of Lakewood on the fading thoroughfare of Sheridan sits this 1970's era coffee shop. Surprisingly clean inside! My wife had the gyro meat plate enormous, fresh and outstanding. portions here have their own gravitational pull. I had a burger (half pound) mounded with bacon and hand cut fries. I was to snobby for too long to stop here. My bad.
(4)Crys A.
Walking in, I didn't expect much from this place. Typical diner style, lots of old gents talking (way too) loudly in the back -- sort of just average. HOWEVER. When the food came out, my opinion changed. Large portions, home-sliced potatoes, hot and tasty food. For awhile there they were not cutting their (homemade?) English muffins before toasting -- leaving them untoasted on the inside (what???), but we asked for them to slice them and from then on they were great. The food here is GOOD, ya'all. But I really do wish they'd tell all those old guys to quiet down a little. I realize they're regulars, and regulars are cool, but I won't sit anywhere near them because I can't hear my husband talk. And if there's nowhere but near them to sit? I leave. Still, for the money...this place is great. :)
(4)Jeremy C.
My wife and I have been here a few times over the last few months and have had some mixed experiences. The food is fine. My favorite is the mass confusion, which is a couple of biscuits, covered in gravy, bacon and scrambled eggs, with a side of home fries. I wish they wouldn't put the solid slab of egg between the biscuits and the gravy because it keeps the gravy from soaking into the biscuits, but whatever. The biscuits themselves are somewhat variable, ranging from soft to very dense. The service is generally ok as well. There was one occasion where our English muffin was toasted without being split in half, so the inside wasn't crispy. Who does that? When I mentioned it to our waitress, she seemed confused by the notion of not just putting the entire thing in the toaster. Oh, THAT'S who does that. Kids these days. Unfortunately, she wasn't interested in correcting the problem, either, and we ended up just not eating the muffin. Otherwise the service has been fine, my drink is kept filled and usually even refilled the same beverage I ordered. But not always. The price is good for the amount of food you get. The restaurant itself is a bit of a throwback, with dated interior and supremely uncomfortable seats. There is usually a group of old men sitting in the corner, talking loudly and watching videos on their phones at top volume. It is disquieting and has caused me to choose other breakfast joints over this one from time to time. I hope all the coffee they drink makes up for the revenue loss they cause. The search for a great breakfast place in Lakewood continues. Stay tuned.
(3)Peter W.
Some of the more flavorful green chili I've had here since moving from new mexico. Huevos rancheros and waffle were really good. The staff was very friendly. Don't let the looks fool you.
(4)Sam F.
Sunday brunch, 11ish. Busy, food was quick and plentiful. Not high cuisine, but hit the spot after a late night. Crazy awesome Asian grocery next store taboot!
(4)Karen M.
Oh Yanna's, I really wanted to love you, I did, but I was so disapointed and I just can't put you on my must-list. Please understand, I am a diner & dive girl. I love them. When it comes to looks, I can be extremely forgiving, but even Yanna's needs a bit of elbow grease & some updating to bring it into the 20th century. Based on the advice from other Yelpers, I opted for the corned beef hash. Oh my. It was not what I expected. People, people, this is just canned hash! If you're going to serve the canned stuff, at least put a crisp on it. Prices were much higher than I expected. I was hoping for a diamond in the rough but all I got was the rough.
(2)Robin M.
Talk about comfort food - a double-decker grilled cheese sandwich with more bacon than you should eat, plus the best potato salad I've ever had commercially. Keep me away from this place....I feel the food calling me!
(5)Brandi C.
If you are looking for home cooking come to Yanna's. The best breakfast in town and the fairest prices. I always have the mazatlan burrito. How can you go wrong with bacon and avocado in a cheesy smothered burrito? You can't! The pancakes are good and so are the omelettes. This place is so good and smells like a home kitchen when you walk in. Love it!
(5)Alyssa V.
Went there this past weekend and had breakfast. I got an omelet that came out later then the rest because of a ticket mix up. However because the waitress was so sweet and offered something to hold me over I wasn't upset. She was genuinely wanting to make sure I was set and did all she could to fix it. The skillets my friends got were so good and my Italian omelet was worth the wait. It's a classic breakfast place with friendly staff and great food. I defiantly recommend!
(5)Maggie D.
We were looking for breakfast in the 'burbs. Came upon the reviews for Yanna's and decided to give it a go. SO GLAD WE DID. The Spanish skillet was full of crisp yet tender potatoes, delicious chorizo, eggs, cheese and green chile which was flavorful and just right in heat. My girlfriend had the gyros and eggs which were also great. However, the piece de resistance was the biscuit! Tender and flaky and grilled to perfection. Katie's service was friendly and impeccable. We will definitely go back, despite the tackiness of the strip mall in which it resides.
(4)Manny C.
Had the Chicken Fried Steak. The meat tasted old and not fresh.. kinda coarsed. Service was good as was the coffee...
(2)Jenn W.
We have lived in the area for about 7 years and sad to say this was our first visit to this awesome restaurant. Great staff, big portions and good food. We will defiantly be back! ;)
(5)Patty L.
Met friends here for lunch. We all loved it!!!! My husband had the chicken panini. The sandwich was HUGH and oh so good!!!! The french fries were nice and crispy and the 2nd best we have ever had. I had the fried chicken, it was nice and crispy. Love the Texas Toast. The food arrived in short order and was nice and hot. The service was spot on. The waitress was very nice, refilled my ice tea without having to ask her. Looking forward to go back and try breakfast, which you can have any time of the day.Our friends decided to make this our meeting place from now on:) To check out the menu, you can copy this link allmenus.com/co/northeas… .
(4)Mark C.
Best corned beef hash and eggs in Denver. Trust me on this. Pairs nicely with coffee. I also like that it's a subtle little breakfast place just sort of hanging out on a random place on Sheridan. Our server seemed like a struggling single mom who works long hours, but is still super nice to her customers (we tipped her well!). Don't go if you are trying to lose weight. We also got a cinnamon roll. It was deelish. I felt compelled to go jogging afterwards.
(5)Sanarie B.
Our first time there and the Mazatlan Skillet was superb, great green chili. Well worth the wait. Will definitely return.
(5)John W.
great old school, greek diner. my fiance and i have been a couple of times for breakfast. i have gotten the chilli omelette and eggs over chile rellanos. the chilli omelette was very good, but the rellanos are out of bounds. if you are a savory breakfast eat like me, you gotta give them a try. my fiance is a pickier eater than myself and has continued to find stuff she likes. last visit we left home with a slice of baklava. very delicious and the waitress did a nice job of quality control by having them add more honey. we'd come back.
(4)Chris A.
Yummmmmmm this place has a good breakfast!! I've come in here a few times and service is always on point, as long as the food. Family owned I think, super good!
(5)Rachel M.
I live out in Southeast Aurora and this is the only place I will come to eat Huevos Rancheros. They way they prepare it puts ALL mexican restaurants to shame. Huge portions, perfect chile, and hash browns to die for. I agree with everyone about the waitresses, rude & grumpy.
(4)Jeff S.
OK, I have nothing bad to say about this place. Morning rolled around way too early, and a friend and I decided that following a night of debauchery, breakfast was in order. So we made our way to Yanna's. About 8:30 in the morning, no wait at all. We plunked our booties down and had coffee right in front of us. Followed by a mimosa to get our base on for the day. Well made, just a hint of OJ makes the flavor! The menu was big, and I could have spent an hour trying to decide, but the Greek skillet was suggested and man, I wasn't disappointed! Mmmm! It had a nice balance of flavors, and the scrambled eggs were the best I've had. I also ordered a side of bacon. Now, bacon is bacon, as far as I've ever known. I don't know what they do there, but that was beyond bacon. I'm coming back for that alone! The food came out really fast, the portions were big, and the service was fine. It's far from my house, but I'll be back.
(5)Jeffrey E.
What I had? Ham and cheese omelet Food review: Not too much to say here on the food side. I've loved ham and cheese omelets since I was a kid and this place has the best I've had in Denver so far. If I were to make one complaint about the dish, it would be that I wish that the cheese were on the inside of the omelet instead of on top. But maybe I just need to request it that way next time. Comes with yummy slice fried potatoes and toast. Simply a great way to start out a day. :-) Service? No complaints Other thoughts: I have so many good memories at this place. First of all, the atmosphere of the restaurant reminds me of what most restaurants are like in my hometown. Second of all, when I would crash at my friend's place after a night of drinking, this place was so nice to go to the next morning for hangover recovery. :-)
(4)Cristina G.
I had the country skillet.and it was pretty yummy. My boyfriend had the chicken skillet and it was decent, especially because it had the scrambled eggs. My little sister ordered bacon eggs and potatoes she enjoyed it. Overall the food.was.good however the place needs a make over. The bathrooms weren't super clean and the table were we sat at had duct tape seats. However quick and fast service. We will visit in the future.
(3)James M.
Only been here for breakfast. Great biscuits and gravy and skillets. Good service Inexpensive!
(4)Rachael T.
I have driven by this place probably 1,000 times and never stopped in for food. Shame on me! I went there with some friends this morning for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the gyro meat and eggs and it was delicious. My friends ordered the chicken fried steak and the souvlaki chicken and eggs. We were all happy with our choices. I tend to base my opinions on consistencies but I will definitely go back. It was fast, friendly service and I could tell that there was love put into their food. It was seasoned very well. Give it a shot.
(4)jessica r.
Awesome Gut bomb breakfasts! Slightly in the part of town that makes me double check my car is locked... No offense guy wearing 2 layered pairs of overalls in the parking lot when it was 85 degrees out. MMMM... loaded hashbrowns greek style! I will be back when my next serious hangover strikes and I feel brave!
(3)Laura L.
I was down in Lakewood with some time to kill and saw Yanna's Cafe was a great little cafe/diner to get some breakfast. Since I'm pretty new to Colorado, I wanted to find a place that gave plenty of choices when it came to a menu like I had back home. Yanna's was pretty empty when we went in, at about 10 a.m., so we got quick service. I love gyro's so I opted to get the Gyro Meat Breakfast, which came with gyro meat, home-style potatoes and eggs. My hubby got chicken souvlaki, which was a chicken dish, eggs and home-style potatoes. We LOVED it. Perfectly cooked, tasted homemade and there was enough portions to take home and have a second meal for dinner. Pretty inexpensive for the quality and amount of food. We will for sure be going back next time we are in the area.
(5)Casey C.
Great little local joint. If you want affordable food at a reasonable rate, this is the place. They give huge portions and offer a wide variety of menu items. I've never had anything bad, just prepare yourself to leave stuffed. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is the service. The waitresses have gotten a little more uninterested in the past year. They still get the job done, just don't expect service with a smile.
(4)Christopher S.
I was unaware of this place until I saw reviews on Yelp. It's not really in my neighborhood, but I was out this way running some errands so I thought I'd stop in for a bite. I made it in after lunch so the place was reasonably empty but there were a few tables full. The service was spot on from the minute I walked in until I paid the check. The menu is basic diner food and they seem to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner with a bit of something for everyone. Sometimes I crave a standard home styled meal and Yanna's delivers this well. I had the chop steak dinner which comes with a dinner salad, potato of choice, Texas toast and the vegetable of the day (in this case it was cooked green beans). I like this kind of diner, the type that caters to working class people where every dollar counts and value for money is important. I'd say Yanna's has it figured out and all they have to do is keep delivering good customer service with hearty meals and they should be around for a long time.
(3)Bert S.
Eat here about twice a month for breakfast. Solid diner food. Good service, big portions.
(4)Bryan M.
I'll keep this one real short... 1. Great prices 2. Big portions 3. Good greek food 4. 1/4 mile from my house 5. Ridiculously fast service Best breakfast I've had in Lakewood. Rivals most places in all of Denver.
(4)Lacey M.
So I've been back for breakfast about a dozen more times. Always delicious. Always fast. Everything is super affordable and huge portions. Service has been good every time. One of my new favorites is the Greek Skillet- with potatoes, eggs, gyro meat, tomatoes, feta...it also comes with mushrooms, peppers, and onions, but I order mine without those. It's HUGE and comes with your choice of toast or pancakes....but you can get pita instead if you just ask. Another fav is the Greek Breakfast Burrito- same ingredients as the skillet but rolled in a tortilla and smothered with green chili. YUMMMM. One of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had! I still have yet to return for dinner...mostly because their breakfast food is awesome. They now have a frequent diner card, that gives you a free meal after 10 visits (they count each person as a visit....so my husband and I only need to go 5 times to earn a free meal!)
(4)ken s.
O.K.....Its Sunday morning, and the good games dont start until 2 pm... Don't want to cook breakfast???load up the family truckster and head over to Yanna's...but go hungry..they almost have to bring one plate at a time.. From the skillits to the burritos...Greek to American...they really through it all together for you...always busy..but the wait (if one) is short...best greasy spoon in Lakewood...Bring grannie and the kids and enjoy... Breeze
(4)Muck S.
We've been back a couple of times, and we haven't seen our least favorite server. They've hired a few new people who are very friendly, and the service we've gotten the past trips have been very good. Thanks, Yannas!
(4)Dawn P.
Delicious! We tried Yanna thanks to a few good Yelp reviews and loved it. I'm a big fan of gyros, and the breakfast gyro meat plate didn't disappoint. The gyros were thick, meaty and spiced to perfection. The perfect neighborhood breakfast experience. Better than any chain!
(5)Kristen S.
This place is so great! A down home establishment, with down home prices. The service is amazing and you feel like you are home when you eat here. The food ranges from Greek and Mexican to meatloaf and tuna sandwiches. Another bonus, they serve breakfast all day. We hadn't had a homecooked meal in awhile, and Yanna's brought home to us...great find!
(4)G C.
holy moly, do they have large portions. But they also have amazingly good flavor and quality ingredients. The dinner salad was impressive not just in size, but in that it had tomato, cuke, bell pepper, onion, and carrot as well as a lettuce mix. I ordered the turkey dinner and what came out was a mix of white and dark CARVED OFF A REAL BIRD. Not the prepared oval 1/8" slices you get at other restaurants. The dressing was home made. The mashed potatoes were lumpy-good and the gravy? omg to die for. I wanted to dip everything in that turkey gravy. Vegies were good, but not excellent. My companion ordered a mexican dish and he was too busy eating to talk my ear off, for a change. So I guess his dish was good too. He ordered a baklava to share with me and it was quite tasty, but I was so miserably full from overeating the awesome dinner, I only had a bite or two. Even the tea was good. Full-flavored so it holds up on ice, but none of the astringint-mold topnote you get at the restaurants that don't clean their containers lids well. I appreciate it. The access is good, with a street light allowing you to cross traffic. Parking ample. The restaurant reminds me of an elderly lady with old quality clothing in a neighborhood that has seen better days.... A bit outdated and the elegant clothing may show signs of fraying at the edges, but a definite air of class without stuffiness. Yep, I really enjoyed my dinner here. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the friendly help. I'll be back for sure. Nothing quite like a Mom and Pop restaurant that really knows its' business. This place will join Danny's Carnation as my go-to eateries.
(5)marco m.
Been coming here for years. I have my own food establisent and this place rocks!!! Service is great, food is even better! The portions over whelming! One of my fav restaurants!
(5)Raymond W.
So, I have been here twice and both times I was not thrilled. This last time I had the special which was Meatloaf......seemed like it was covered with canned Mushroom gravy and the corn also seemed right out of a can. The two slices of meat loaf I got were grilled and almost dry. The mashed potatoes were a weird combination of whipped and chunked...almost like they took some boiled potatoes and added them to instant mashed potatoes. I hadn't even got out the door before my guts were wrenching. Bad experience all around.
(1)K M.
I think it's better than Pete's and seems slightly cheaper. A side of giro meat is inexpensive and filling. Only time I've heard people complain about a meal is with the specials (my mom got the senior special and said it was bland and mushy). Stick with their large selection of Greek foods or great burgers or their huge breakfasts or big salads....and you won't be disappointed. I love their giros, chile rellenos and pancakes. And there's always enough to share. Only thing that could really improve the place is better coffee.
(4)Eric H.
Had breakfast again. I still love the line cooks. No complaints from 4 of us. Good little diner with old school waitresses. No waitrons here. Just older gals with an attitude. Damn, I always had a thing for waitresses.
(4)Jason W.
Amazing service, large portions, and tasty food. What's not to like? Team work among the staff was incredible. Wife loved this place too!
(5)Janet O.
Yanna's all about good breakfast/brunch in big portions and reasonable prices. So if you're like me who almost always wakes up with a big appetite then you're in for a treat! I tried their corn beef hash, two eggs over easy with sourdough toast. I will order this again. Well seasoned, big portion ( of course ) all for $8+. I also had their mimosa. This I'll skip. It was more oj than bubbly. For $3 something it's not bad if you're counting pennies. Pretty funny staff and super nice! This place with its pretty laid back decor is ok in my book!
(4)Steph G.
Yes to Yanna's! This was a great post-run Saturday morning breakfast spot. They were able to seat a group of us right away and were so nice and friendly. (Gotta love diners for that reason!) The food was just what you'd expect and solid. I was extremely tempted by the schmorgasboard of breakfast burrito offerings, but sadly I did not get one because I'd already done burritos the night before for dinner (with leftovers, at that). But burritos came for others at the table, and they looked amazing! And apparently they tasted that way too. And the portions were huge. Could definitely get 2 meals out of one order- unless you've got the right appetite. :) I got 2 eggs any style with sausage patties, potatoes, and a side of pancakes. The pancakes were actually really great! They make them so that they're really crispy on side. It was just the pancake I wanted. Next time, I'm going for those breakfast burritos....
(3)Kejia Y.
What we ordered: Spanish omelette and Greek style eggs. Yes portions are big. But salty and greasy. The gyro meat was so salty that I doubt they don't have to pay for salt. The scrambled eggs were dry. Coffee tasted weak. Fried potatoes were wet, not crispy at all. And I didn't get the Spanish omelette: they smothered everything in melt cheddar cheese. Thats an omelette? I'm afraid I don't get it. Only 4 tables when we were in the restaurant. Two waitresses. For some reason they were always in a hurry. I mean, two tables each, how busy it could be...
(2)Desiree T.
Best gyros sandwich ever! Stuffed so full that I had to use two hands and then my fork to get everyrhing off the plate. Super fresh onions and juicy red ripe tomatoes and get this, they used fresh oregano sprinkled on it. I was in flavor town all day. Love the homemade tzatziki sauce and the hank cut french fries cant be beat. And im a french fry zealot. This place rocks.
(5)Jean Pierr C.
This was my first time here but the Mass Confusion.... SO GOOD! A lot of food, just what I needed. 2 biscuts, smoothered with gravy, bacon and cheese with two eggs on top.... to make the dish even better the potatoes, OH MAN, the potatoes where so good!!
(5)Riza H. C.
After running some errands, a few steps away from the Asian Market, Hubs wanted to have something to eat for Lunch. The nearest establishment to that Asian Market, is Yanna's Café. Hence to Yanna's Café we went. This recent visit was on Sunday January 18th 2015. Time was about 13:25rs ish. From their Simple Menu, in which many items to choose we opt to have the following items : * Steak Fajitas Omelet $9.95 with choice of Pancakes * Gyro Sandwich with Fries $8.25 * Coffee Our lovely server, make sure Hubs Coffee is filled periodically. Though I cannot deny, the need to train the staff/server better coz she told us, she is new, working at Yanna's Café. She came back like twice, coz she was not sure about the Ingredients of certain dishes, that I ask about. In terms of food, its huge portions. Hubs is OK with what he had, though I cannot deny, maybe Hubs is too hungry that he finished everything. The Steak Fajitas Omelet, comes with Onions, Mushrooms, Peppers, Ribeye Strips and Cheddar Cheese. Well most of the time, Hubs always finished his Brunch/Lunch, unless there are plenty for Leftovers. Since I already had Brunch with my friends, I ate some of the Fries and Gyro, and even have some Leftovers. The Gyro is the "standard" kind of Gyro. Nothing stood out, NOTHING WOW me. *SIGH* All in all a Decent Diner, though I would not drive all the way just to have Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch here. There are many other establishments in town that we would love to explore. That afternoon our Lunch with tax is $22. HUGE Portions, Reasonable Pricing! SCORE! Left Yanna's café at about 14:10hrs ish. Err, maybe Yanna's Café is located at the the "Edge Line" of Denver and Lakewood. At the Yanna's Café website, its indicated its located in Denver Zip Code. While thru YELP its indicated in Lakewood, CO Zip Code. Hmm.. Just wondering.. Yanna's Cafe 205 S. Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80226 Tel : (303)-238-2434 @35/2015
(3)Keith W.
After reading reviews on Yelp my workmate and I decided to give this place a try for lunch. After reading the menu we both decided on breakfast skillets - I had the Yanna's skillet with bacon, loads of potatoes, onions, cheese and eggs, my workmate had the Greek skillet, pretty much the same with gyro meat instead of bacon. I made the mistake of ordering a side of sausage links - a mistake not because the sausage was bad -quite the opposite - three thick and delicious links of a not-spicy sausage - but because the breakfast skillets were *huge*. I'm a big guy and can put down a lot of food when I'm hungry, but there's no way I could eat even 3/4 of this meal - it was the size of my head. The restaurant was quite busy - I'm guessing there were customers at maybe 20 tables. Two harried but very pleasant waitresses were serving triple duty, also busing and cashiering. It was day #4 on the job for one of them, and the service understandably got slow. They kept apologizing as they whizzed past our table delivering piping hot piles of goodness to the other patrons. Every meal that passed us looked delicious. Their apologies made us chuckle, as it was perfectly clear that they were working as hard and fast as possible - when service is slow for that reason it's ridiculous to get upset. I'll be sure to return here some day when I'm really, really hungry. For the adventurous, they have a six-egg breakfast burrito loaded with everything but the kitchen sink and other menu items that are much larger than the very generous skillets.
(4)Dave S.
Great place for breakfast food. Typical prices, large portions and the service was excellent. I'll be going back for sure!
(4)YouKnowWhoDisIs K.
Love this place with a passion! coffee is very. very. very. very good, breakfast is like the most life changing experience thing i have ever experienced in my experiences. The service is the best of the best of the best SIR!!! and because of this i go back. this is it stop reading. go on!
(5)Mark M.
I live down the street from Yanna's and I love their breakfast. It's definitely my go-to for hungover mornings. The country skillet will take the place of breakfast and lunch. Big portions, delicious food. Typical diner style atmosphere. Early bird specials for the senior citizens, and they will be there in a group in the back, talking about life and flirting with the young waitresses.
(4)Martin A.
I used to live nearby. If you do one thing in your breakfast eating life in Denver, GO TO YANNA'S!!! The staff are always welcoming, the burritos blow my mind, every time. It wont attract your eye from the outside, but once you get your plate, you'll be in your happy place.
(5)Jessica M.
This was always a favorite spot for breakfast, but the last two times I found a hair on my plate so we stopped going. Other than the hair the food is good, and the service is nice. Want to go back, but don't want hair food.
(3)Frank T.
This place serves the perfect mix of traditional American comfort food and Greek food. The portions are generous and you get a lot for the money. They have some of the best French fries, made from fresh cut potatoes with the skin on. Their baklava is incredible and not overly sweet. The breakfast burritos are enormous and certainly enough for two. Their Greek Panini is not to be missed if you love the flavors of gyro, feta, grilled onions, tatziki, and mozzarella wrapped in a delicious panini. Plus it is enormous. Yanna's has been around for years and I personally hope it continues for years to come.
(4)Steven B.
There are a couple of ways corned beef hash is served, or at least from what I've found. One is large chunks of corned beef mixed with onions and maybe other spices then cooked lightly. If you like that I think Zaidy's Deli in Cherry is pretty good. The other way, and the one most of us are familiar with, is to grind the corned beef in a meat grinder, mix the meat with small diced cooked potatoes and onion and grill it on a very hot grill. For this second way Yanna's Cafe is the best I've found in the Denver area. This is a Greek restaurant in a strip mall on South Sheridan so it's mixed with a ton of Mexican, Vietnamese, and Chinese restaurants. It is a classic diner with a mix of Greek, Mexican, and American foods. The serving staff are old hands, you can tell by the fact that some customers are addressed by name and asked if they want 'the usual.' The prices are just right and the portions are very big. They are served on a platter and you will not go away hungry.
(5)Eden R.
Perfect place to come for breakfast for delicious greasy food after a night out.
(4)Patty L.
Met friends here for lunch. We all loved it!!!! My husband had the chicken panini. The sandwich was HUGH and oh so good!!!! The french fries were nice and crispy and the 2nd best we have ever had. I had the fried chicken, it was nice and crispy. Love the Texas Toast. The food arrived in short order and was nice and hot. The service was spot on. The waitress was very nice, refilled my ice tea without having to ask her. Looking forward to go back and try breakfast, which you can have any time of the day.Our friends decided to make this our meeting place from now on:) To check out the menu, you can copy this link allmenus.com/co/northeas… .
(4)Mark C.
Best corned beef hash and eggs in Denver. Trust me on this. Pairs nicely with coffee. I also like that it's a subtle little breakfast place just sort of hanging out on a random place on Sheridan. Our server seemed like a struggling single mom who works long hours, but is still super nice to her customers (we tipped her well!). Don't go if you are trying to lose weight. We also got a cinnamon roll. It was deelish. I felt compelled to go jogging afterwards.
(5)Sanarie B.
Our first time there and the Mazatlan Skillet was superb, great green chili. Well worth the wait. Will definitely return.
(5)Emily C.
Nestled in the shittiest looking strip mall this side of Sheridan, there lies Yanna's. It should reek of cigarette smoke. It should have blue clouds of tobacco hovering at shoulder-level. The interior of this place speaks to a bygone era of endless terrible coffee, chain smoking, and crispy, tasty hash browns. The coffee is fairly gnarly, but fits with the setting, no more chain smoking, and their food is shockingly delicious. Order a skillet. It comes sizzling to your table by friendly, efficient servers, all of whom I WISH would call me "hon" (they're the only ones allowed to call me that. Everyone else who tries to hon me gets a glare.) Presented on a cast iron platter, your food stays hot, the potatoes on the bottom stay crispy, and you'll discover that everything has that freshly made taste and is packed with flavor. California skillet. Seasoned, juicy chicken. Crisptatoes. Swiss cheese. Eggs (over medium, please). Fresh avocado. Fajita veggies. Everything is just so fresh! I wish I could speak to their other food... I sampled the green chili one time and it was awesome. But I'm hooked on the Cali skillet.
(5)Demitri R.
Love it. Went in here with my little one. She had the Kids meal with the pancakes, which was big enough for an adult in my opinion. I had the french toast with Sausage and Eggs. And it was huge too,. The prices are reasonable, and everyone is friendly. I will definitely be back to try more on the menu.
(5)Lari-Ann R.
Best hashbrowns. Mountains of tasty food. Incredible service. Positive atmosphere. Good pruces. Highly recommend.
(5)Kim E.
I'm a bit of a diner critic. I always seem to find something wrong. This place put a smile on my face and in my belly. The service was awesome, it's not too often anymore you get a server who really knows what they are doing, but our waitress was on point. The food was simply amazing. The orders were such huge portions I had to take half home, which I rarely do with breakfast food because it doesn't keep, however this food was still amazing later. Don't be fooled by the looks of this cafe from the outside. The inside is nice and cozy. I think my only complaint here is that they are only open till 3pm.
(5)Sarah C.
Everything here is amazing. Service is great and chill. We like the Mass Confusion, which we split often. The Waffle special is also great!
(5)Charles T.
Amazing food, excellent service despite an absurd mid-morning rush, cheap bill. We tipped hard, will return again.
(5)Larry S.
Excellent breakfast food and a great value. Got the Mass Confusion and two of us could not finish it. Very tasty. Kind of a bedraggled outside appearance, but worth visiting.
(4)Jon N.
Classic Greek diner . Came here with my two girls for breakfast I got the Greek omelet and my older girl the pancakes. The food was grate the portions are huge and the menu has lots of choses. We will be back
(5)Sheryle I.
Great little breakfast after a long night kind of place. This looks like one of those "have been around forever" breakfast places that holds a special place in your heart because you come in and assume it's owned by a family of a specific ethnic background (or serious passion of a specific type of food, Greek in this case) AND they serve breakfast all day. Always a winner in my book. They had a lot of options and the portions where GREAT, but I'll have to give this place three stars for diluted coffee and a fly in my cup. Regardless, I'd go back.
(3)Andy P.
Tried it again, not coming back. Service sucks, really really slow, haggish waitress, and the food was low quality for greek salad and a gyros. Weak!!!! Good luck attracting business.
(1)Angie R.
We went back.. this time HE got the mass confusion which was just as good as it was last time. I got the country skillet. Chicken fried steak, potatoes, country gravy AND pancakes. It was good! Not the BEST CFS I've ever had, but it was good. We left with full bellies and a happy wallet! This is definitely our go to! Service was great! I thought it might be busy with memorial weekend, but we walked right in and sat down.
(4)Tres B.
In a sketchy part of Lakewood on the fading thoroughfare of Sheridan sits this 1970's era coffee shop. Surprisingly clean inside! My wife had the gyro meat plate enormous, fresh and outstanding. portions here have their own gravitational pull. I had a burger (half pound) mounded with bacon and hand cut fries. I was to snobby for too long to stop here. My bad.
(4)Crys A.
Walking in, I didn't expect much from this place. Typical diner style, lots of old gents talking (way too) loudly in the back -- sort of just average. HOWEVER. When the food came out, my opinion changed. Large portions, home-sliced potatoes, hot and tasty food. For awhile there they were not cutting their (homemade?) English muffins before toasting -- leaving them untoasted on the inside (what???), but we asked for them to slice them and from then on they were great. The food here is GOOD, ya'all. But I really do wish they'd tell all those old guys to quiet down a little. I realize they're regulars, and regulars are cool, but I won't sit anywhere near them because I can't hear my husband talk. And if there's nowhere but near them to sit? I leave. Still, for the money...this place is great. :)
(4)Alyssa V.
Went there this past weekend and had breakfast. I got an omelet that came out later then the rest because of a ticket mix up. However because the waitress was so sweet and offered something to hold me over I wasn't upset. She was genuinely wanting to make sure I was set and did all she could to fix it. The skillets my friends got were so good and my Italian omelet was worth the wait. It's a classic breakfast place with friendly staff and great food. I defiantly recommend!
(5)Karen M.
Oh Yanna's, I really wanted to love you, I did, but I was so disapointed and I just can't put you on my must-list. Please understand, I am a diner & dive girl. I love them. When it comes to looks, I can be extremely forgiving, but even Yanna's needs a bit of elbow grease & some updating to bring it into the 20th century. Based on the advice from other Yelpers, I opted for the corned beef hash. Oh my. It was not what I expected. People, people, this is just canned hash! If you're going to serve the canned stuff, at least put a crisp on it. Prices were much higher than I expected. I was hoping for a diamond in the rough but all I got was the rough.
(2)Robin M.
Talk about comfort food - a double-decker grilled cheese sandwich with more bacon than you should eat, plus the best potato salad I've ever had commercially. Keep me away from this place....I feel the food calling me!
(5)John W.
great old school, greek diner. my fiance and i have been a couple of times for breakfast. i have gotten the chilli omelette and eggs over chile rellanos. the chilli omelette was very good, but the rellanos are out of bounds. if you are a savory breakfast eat like me, you gotta give them a try. my fiance is a pickier eater than myself and has continued to find stuff she likes. last visit we left home with a slice of baklava. very delicious and the waitress did a nice job of quality control by having them add more honey. we'd come back.
(4)Chris A.
Yummmmmmm this place has a good breakfast!! I've come in here a few times and service is always on point, as long as the food. Family owned I think, super good!
(5)Rachel M.
I live out in Southeast Aurora and this is the only place I will come to eat Huevos Rancheros. They way they prepare it puts ALL mexican restaurants to shame. Huge portions, perfect chile, and hash browns to die for. I agree with everyone about the waitresses, rude & grumpy.
(4)Jeremy C.
My wife and I have been here a few times over the last few months and have had some mixed experiences. The food is fine. My favorite is the mass confusion, which is a couple of biscuits, covered in gravy, bacon and scrambled eggs, with a side of home fries. I wish they wouldn't put the solid slab of egg between the biscuits and the gravy because it keeps the gravy from soaking into the biscuits, but whatever. The biscuits themselves are somewhat variable, ranging from soft to very dense. The service is generally ok as well. There was one occasion where our English muffin was toasted without being split in half, so the inside wasn't crispy. Who does that? When I mentioned it to our waitress, she seemed confused by the notion of not just putting the entire thing in the toaster. Oh, THAT'S who does that. Kids these days. Unfortunately, she wasn't interested in correcting the problem, either, and we ended up just not eating the muffin. Otherwise the service has been fine, my drink is kept filled and usually even refilled the same beverage I ordered. But not always. The price is good for the amount of food you get. The restaurant itself is a bit of a throwback, with dated interior and supremely uncomfortable seats. There is usually a group of old men sitting in the corner, talking loudly and watching videos on their phones at top volume. It is disquieting and has caused me to choose other breakfast joints over this one from time to time. I hope all the coffee they drink makes up for the revenue loss they cause. The search for a great breakfast place in Lakewood continues. Stay tuned.
(3)Peter W.
Some of the more flavorful green chili I've had here since moving from new mexico. Huevos rancheros and waffle were really good. The staff was very friendly. Don't let the looks fool you.
(4)Sam F.
Sunday brunch, 11ish. Busy, food was quick and plentiful. Not high cuisine, but hit the spot after a late night. Crazy awesome Asian grocery next store taboot!
(4)Brandi C.
If you are looking for home cooking come to Yanna's. The best breakfast in town and the fairest prices. I always have the mazatlan burrito. How can you go wrong with bacon and avocado in a cheesy smothered burrito? You can't! The pancakes are good and so are the omelettes. This place is so good and smells like a home kitchen when you walk in. Love it!
(5)Maggie D.
We were looking for breakfast in the 'burbs. Came upon the reviews for Yanna's and decided to give it a go. SO GLAD WE DID. The Spanish skillet was full of crisp yet tender potatoes, delicious chorizo, eggs, cheese and green chile which was flavorful and just right in heat. My girlfriend had the gyros and eggs which were also great. However, the piece de resistance was the biscuit! Tender and flaky and grilled to perfection. Katie's service was friendly and impeccable. We will definitely go back, despite the tackiness of the strip mall in which it resides.
(4)Manny C.
Had the Chicken Fried Steak. The meat tasted old and not fresh.. kinda coarsed. Service was good as was the coffee...
(2)Jenn W.
We have lived in the area for about 7 years and sad to say this was our first visit to this awesome restaurant. Great staff, big portions and good food. We will defiantly be back! ;)
(5)Amy B.
Fantastic breakfast place. Love it. The food was the best breakfast I have had. Must try the pork green chili! Huge portions and we loved the coffee. Super fresh brewed. I have no idea what some of these other reviewers are talking about. They must have reviewed the wrong place.
(5)Rachael T.
I have driven by this place probably 1,000 times and never stopped in for food. Shame on me! I went there with some friends this morning for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the gyro meat and eggs and it was delicious. My friends ordered the chicken fried steak and the souvlaki chicken and eggs. We were all happy with our choices. I tend to base my opinions on consistencies but I will definitely go back. It was fast, friendly service and I could tell that there was love put into their food. It was seasoned very well. Give it a shot.
(4)jessica r.
Awesome Gut bomb breakfasts! Slightly in the part of town that makes me double check my car is locked... No offense guy wearing 2 layered pairs of overalls in the parking lot when it was 85 degrees out. MMMM... loaded hashbrowns greek style! I will be back when my next serious hangover strikes and I feel brave!
(3)Jeff S.
OK, I have nothing bad to say about this place. Morning rolled around way too early, and a friend and I decided that following a night of debauchery, breakfast was in order. So we made our way to Yanna's. About 8:30 in the morning, no wait at all. We plunked our booties down and had coffee right in front of us. Followed by a mimosa to get our base on for the day. Well made, just a hint of OJ makes the flavor! The menu was big, and I could have spent an hour trying to decide, but the Greek skillet was suggested and man, I wasn't disappointed! Mmmm! It had a nice balance of flavors, and the scrambled eggs were the best I've had. I also ordered a side of bacon. Now, bacon is bacon, as far as I've ever known. I don't know what they do there, but that was beyond bacon. I'm coming back for that alone! The food came out really fast, the portions were big, and the service was fine. It's far from my house, but I'll be back.
(5)Jeffrey E.
What I had? Ham and cheese omelet Food review: Not too much to say here on the food side. I've loved ham and cheese omelets since I was a kid and this place has the best I've had in Denver so far. If I were to make one complaint about the dish, it would be that I wish that the cheese were on the inside of the omelet instead of on top. But maybe I just need to request it that way next time. Comes with yummy slice fried potatoes and toast. Simply a great way to start out a day. :-) Service? No complaints Other thoughts: I have so many good memories at this place. First of all, the atmosphere of the restaurant reminds me of what most restaurants are like in my hometown. Second of all, when I would crash at my friend's place after a night of drinking, this place was so nice to go to the next morning for hangover recovery. :-)
(4)Cristina G.
I had the country skillet.and it was pretty yummy. My boyfriend had the chicken skillet and it was decent, especially because it had the scrambled eggs. My little sister ordered bacon eggs and potatoes she enjoyed it. Overall the food.was.good however the place needs a make over. The bathrooms weren't super clean and the table were we sat at had duct tape seats. However quick and fast service. We will visit in the future.
(3)James M.
Only been here for breakfast. Great biscuits and gravy and skillets. Good service Inexpensive!
(4)Laura L.
I was down in Lakewood with some time to kill and saw Yanna's Cafe was a great little cafe/diner to get some breakfast. Since I'm pretty new to Colorado, I wanted to find a place that gave plenty of choices when it came to a menu like I had back home. Yanna's was pretty empty when we went in, at about 10 a.m., so we got quick service. I love gyro's so I opted to get the Gyro Meat Breakfast, which came with gyro meat, home-style potatoes and eggs. My hubby got chicken souvlaki, which was a chicken dish, eggs and home-style potatoes. We LOVED it. Perfectly cooked, tasted homemade and there was enough portions to take home and have a second meal for dinner. Pretty inexpensive for the quality and amount of food. We will for sure be going back next time we are in the area.
(5)Casey C.
Great little local joint. If you want affordable food at a reasonable rate, this is the place. They give huge portions and offer a wide variety of menu items. I've never had anything bad, just prepare yourself to leave stuffed. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is the service. The waitresses have gotten a little more uninterested in the past year. They still get the job done, just don't expect service with a smile.
(4)Christopher S.
I was unaware of this place until I saw reviews on Yelp. It's not really in my neighborhood, but I was out this way running some errands so I thought I'd stop in for a bite. I made it in after lunch so the place was reasonably empty but there were a few tables full. The service was spot on from the minute I walked in until I paid the check. The menu is basic diner food and they seem to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner with a bit of something for everyone. Sometimes I crave a standard home styled meal and Yanna's delivers this well. I had the chop steak dinner which comes with a dinner salad, potato of choice, Texas toast and the vegetable of the day (in this case it was cooked green beans). I like this kind of diner, the type that caters to working class people where every dollar counts and value for money is important. I'd say Yanna's has it figured out and all they have to do is keep delivering good customer service with hearty meals and they should be around for a long time.
(3)Bert S.
Eat here about twice a month for breakfast. Solid diner food. Good service, big portions.
(4)Bryan M.
I'll keep this one real short... 1. Great prices 2. Big portions 3. Good greek food 4. 1/4 mile from my house 5. Ridiculously fast service Best breakfast I've had in Lakewood. Rivals most places in all of Denver.
(4)ken s.
O.K.....Its Sunday morning, and the good games dont start until 2 pm... Don't want to cook breakfast???load up the family truckster and head over to Yanna's...but go hungry..they almost have to bring one plate at a time.. From the skillits to the burritos...Greek to American...they really through it all together for you...always busy..but the wait (if one) is short...best greasy spoon in Lakewood...Bring grannie and the kids and enjoy... Breeze
(4)Lauren D.
Yes we finally made it here! It was the perfect place for a new years day breakfast! So the coffee sucks but Mmm Greek Skillet was so yummy and hit the spot. My favorite part about their menu is that they serve breakfast all day, and they have many different skillets and omelets to choose from. It's like eggs galore! And the servers are quick multi-tasking mofos! Why aren't more servers as snappy as these ones! This may be my new greasy spoon go-to place because I know we will return.
(4)Ginger L.
We use to love this place. However, the last year the waitresses have been frumpy and even sometimes grumpy. Last summer there were tiny ants all over ALL the tables next to the windows, crawling in and out of the salt and pepper shakers, etc. Disgusting. We are disappointed that they didn't stay consistent. Sometimes food was good, sometimes not at all. And we order the same thing... Overall, it's ok, try it for yourself, but we are not going there anymore.
(2)Valerie M.
This place is great. Huge, delicious portions, and friendly service!
(4)G C.
holy moly, do they have large portions. But they also have amazingly good flavor and quality ingredients. The dinner salad was impressive not just in size, but in that it had tomato, cuke, bell pepper, onion, and carrot as well as a lettuce mix. I ordered the turkey dinner and what came out was a mix of white and dark CARVED OFF A REAL BIRD. Not the prepared oval 1/8" slices you get at other restaurants. The dressing was home made. The mashed potatoes were lumpy-good and the gravy? omg to die for. I wanted to dip everything in that turkey gravy. Vegies were good, but not excellent. My companion ordered a mexican dish and he was too busy eating to talk my ear off, for a change. So I guess his dish was good too. He ordered a baklava to share with me and it was quite tasty, but I was so miserably full from overeating the awesome dinner, I only had a bite or two. Even the tea was good. Full-flavored so it holds up on ice, but none of the astringint-mold topnote you get at the restaurants that don't clean their containers lids well. I appreciate it. The access is good, with a street light allowing you to cross traffic. Parking ample. The restaurant reminds me of an elderly lady with old quality clothing in a neighborhood that has seen better days.... A bit outdated and the elegant clothing may show signs of fraying at the edges, but a definite air of class without stuffiness. Yep, I really enjoyed my dinner here. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the friendly help. I'll be back for sure. Nothing quite like a Mom and Pop restaurant that really knows its' business. This place will join Danny's Carnation as my go-to eateries.
(5)marco m.
Been coming here for years. I have my own food establisent and this place rocks!!! Service is great, food is even better! The portions over whelming! One of my fav restaurants!
(5)Raymond W.
So, I have been here twice and both times I was not thrilled. This last time I had the special which was Meatloaf......seemed like it was covered with canned Mushroom gravy and the corn also seemed right out of a can. The two slices of meat loaf I got were grilled and almost dry. The mashed potatoes were a weird combination of whipped and chunked...almost like they took some boiled potatoes and added them to instant mashed potatoes. I hadn't even got out the door before my guts were wrenching. Bad experience all around.
(1)K M.
I think it's better than Pete's and seems slightly cheaper. A side of giro meat is inexpensive and filling. Only time I've heard people complain about a meal is with the specials (my mom got the senior special and said it was bland and mushy). Stick with their large selection of Greek foods or great burgers or their huge breakfasts or big salads....and you won't be disappointed. I love their giros, chile rellenos and pancakes. And there's always enough to share. Only thing that could really improve the place is better coffee.
(4)Eric H.
Had breakfast again. I still love the line cooks. No complaints from 4 of us. Good little diner with old school waitresses. No waitrons here. Just older gals with an attitude. Damn, I always had a thing for waitresses.
(4)Kristen S.
This place is so great! A down home establishment, with down home prices. The service is amazing and you feel like you are home when you eat here. The food ranges from Greek and Mexican to meatloaf and tuna sandwiches. Another bonus, they serve breakfast all day. We hadn't had a homecooked meal in awhile, and Yanna's brought home to us...great find!
(4)Muck S.
We've been back a couple of times, and we haven't seen our least favorite server. They've hired a few new people who are very friendly, and the service we've gotten the past trips have been very good. Thanks, Yannas!
(4)Dawn P.
Delicious! We tried Yanna thanks to a few good Yelp reviews and loved it. I'm a big fan of gyros, and the breakfast gyro meat plate didn't disappoint. The gyros were thick, meaty and spiced to perfection. The perfect neighborhood breakfast experience. Better than any chain!
(5)Lacey M.
So I've been back for breakfast about a dozen more times. Always delicious. Always fast. Everything is super affordable and huge portions. Service has been good every time. One of my new favorites is the Greek Skillet- with potatoes, eggs, gyro meat, tomatoes, feta...it also comes with mushrooms, peppers, and onions, but I order mine without those. It's HUGE and comes with your choice of toast or pancakes....but you can get pita instead if you just ask. Another fav is the Greek Breakfast Burrito- same ingredients as the skillet but rolled in a tortilla and smothered with green chili. YUMMMM. One of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had! I still have yet to return for dinner...mostly because their breakfast food is awesome. They now have a frequent diner card, that gives you a free meal after 10 visits (they count each person as a visit....so my husband and I only need to go 5 times to earn a free meal!)
(4)Jason W.
Amazing service, large portions, and tasty food. What's not to like? Team work among the staff was incredible. Wife loved this place too!
(5)Janet O.
Yanna's all about good breakfast/brunch in big portions and reasonable prices. So if you're like me who almost always wakes up with a big appetite then you're in for a treat! I tried their corn beef hash, two eggs over easy with sourdough toast. I will order this again. Well seasoned, big portion ( of course ) all for $8+. I also had their mimosa. This I'll skip. It was more oj than bubbly. For $3 something it's not bad if you're counting pennies. Pretty funny staff and super nice! This place with its pretty laid back decor is ok in my book!
(4)Steph G.
Yes to Yanna's! This was a great post-run Saturday morning breakfast spot. They were able to seat a group of us right away and were so nice and friendly. (Gotta love diners for that reason!) The food was just what you'd expect and solid. I was extremely tempted by the schmorgasboard of breakfast burrito offerings, but sadly I did not get one because I'd already done burritos the night before for dinner (with leftovers, at that). But burritos came for others at the table, and they looked amazing! And apparently they tasted that way too. And the portions were huge. Could definitely get 2 meals out of one order- unless you've got the right appetite. :) I got 2 eggs any style with sausage patties, potatoes, and a side of pancakes. The pancakes were actually really great! They make them so that they're really crispy on side. It was just the pancake I wanted. Next time, I'm going for those breakfast burritos....
(3)Riza H. C.
After running some errands, a few steps away from the Asian Market, Hubs wanted to have something to eat for Lunch. The nearest establishment to that Asian Market, is Yanna's Café. Hence to Yanna's Café we went. This recent visit was on Sunday January 18th 2015. Time was about 13:25rs ish. From their Simple Menu, in which many items to choose we opt to have the following items : * Steak Fajitas Omelet $9.95 with choice of Pancakes * Gyro Sandwich with Fries $8.25 * Coffee Our lovely server, make sure Hubs Coffee is filled periodically. Though I cannot deny, the need to train the staff/server better coz she told us, she is new, working at Yanna's Café. She came back like twice, coz she was not sure about the Ingredients of certain dishes, that I ask about. In terms of food, its huge portions. Hubs is OK with what he had, though I cannot deny, maybe Hubs is too hungry that he finished everything. The Steak Fajitas Omelet, comes with Onions, Mushrooms, Peppers, Ribeye Strips and Cheddar Cheese. Well most of the time, Hubs always finished his Brunch/Lunch, unless there are plenty for Leftovers. Since I already had Brunch with my friends, I ate some of the Fries and Gyro, and even have some Leftovers. The Gyro is the "standard" kind of Gyro. Nothing stood out, NOTHING WOW me. *SIGH* All in all a Decent Diner, though I would not drive all the way just to have Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch here. There are many other establishments in town that we would love to explore. That afternoon our Lunch with tax is $22. HUGE Portions, Reasonable Pricing! SCORE! Left Yanna's café at about 14:10hrs ish. Err, maybe Yanna's Café is located at the the "Edge Line" of Denver and Lakewood. At the Yanna's Café website, its indicated its located in Denver Zip Code. While thru YELP its indicated in Lakewood, CO Zip Code. Hmm.. Just wondering.. Yanna's Cafe 205 S. Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80226 Tel : (303)-238-2434 @35/2015
(3)Kejia Y.
What we ordered: Spanish omelette and Greek style eggs. Yes portions are big. But salty and greasy. The gyro meat was so salty that I doubt they don't have to pay for salt. The scrambled eggs were dry. Coffee tasted weak. Fried potatoes were wet, not crispy at all. And I didn't get the Spanish omelette: they smothered everything in melt cheddar cheese. Thats an omelette? I'm afraid I don't get it. Only 4 tables when we were in the restaurant. Two waitresses. For some reason they were always in a hurry. I mean, two tables each, how busy it could be...
(2)Lari-Ann R.
Best hashbrowns. Mountains of tasty food. Incredible service. Positive atmosphere. Good pruces. Highly recommend.
(5)Kim E.
I'm a bit of a diner critic. I always seem to find something wrong. This place put a smile on my face and in my belly. The service was awesome, it's not too often anymore you get a server who really knows what they are doing, but our waitress was on point. The food was simply amazing. The orders were such huge portions I had to take half home, which I rarely do with breakfast food because it doesn't keep, however this food was still amazing later. Don't be fooled by the looks of this cafe from the outside. The inside is nice and cozy. I think my only complaint here is that they are only open till 3pm.
(5)Sarah C.
Everything here is amazing. Service is great and chill. We like the Mass Confusion, which we split often. The Waffle special is also great!
(5)Charles T.
Amazing food, excellent service despite an absurd mid-morning rush, cheap bill. We tipped hard, will return again.
(5)Larry S.
Excellent breakfast food and a great value. Got the Mass Confusion and two of us could not finish it. Very tasty. Kind of a bedraggled outside appearance, but worth visiting.
(4)Jon N.
Classic Greek diner . Came here with my two girls for breakfast I got the Greek omelet and my older girl the pancakes. The food was grate the portions are huge and the menu has lots of choses. We will be back
(5)Desiree T.
Best gyros sandwich ever! Stuffed so full that I had to use two hands and then my fork to get everyrhing off the plate. Super fresh onions and juicy red ripe tomatoes and get this, they used fresh oregano sprinkled on it. I was in flavor town all day. Love the homemade tzatziki sauce and the hank cut french fries cant be beat. And im a french fry zealot. This place rocks.
(5)Jean Pierr C.
This was my first time here but the Mass Confusion.... SO GOOD! A lot of food, just what I needed. 2 biscuts, smoothered with gravy, bacon and cheese with two eggs on top.... to make the dish even better the potatoes, OH MAN, the potatoes where so good!!
(5)Sheryle I.
Great little breakfast after a long night kind of place. This looks like one of those "have been around forever" breakfast places that holds a special place in your heart because you come in and assume it's owned by a family of a specific ethnic background (or serious passion of a specific type of food, Greek in this case) AND they serve breakfast all day. Always a winner in my book. They had a lot of options and the portions where GREAT, but I'll have to give this place three stars for diluted coffee and a fly in my cup. Regardless, I'd go back.
(3)Andy P.
Tried it again, not coming back. Service sucks, really really slow, haggish waitress, and the food was low quality for greek salad and a gyros. Weak!!!! Good luck attracting business.
(1)Angie R.
We went back.. this time HE got the mass confusion which was just as good as it was last time. I got the country skillet. Chicken fried steak, potatoes, country gravy AND pancakes. It was good! Not the BEST CFS I've ever had, but it was good. We left with full bellies and a happy wallet! This is definitely our go to! Service was great! I thought it might be busy with memorial weekend, but we walked right in and sat down.
(4)Tres B.
In a sketchy part of Lakewood on the fading thoroughfare of Sheridan sits this 1970's era coffee shop. Surprisingly clean inside! My wife had the gyro meat plate enormous, fresh and outstanding. portions here have their own gravitational pull. I had a burger (half pound) mounded with bacon and hand cut fries. I was to snobby for too long to stop here. My bad.
(4)Crys A.
Walking in, I didn't expect much from this place. Typical diner style, lots of old gents talking (way too) loudly in the back -- sort of just average. HOWEVER. When the food came out, my opinion changed. Large portions, home-sliced potatoes, hot and tasty food. For awhile there they were not cutting their (homemade?) English muffins before toasting -- leaving them untoasted on the inside (what???), but we asked for them to slice them and from then on they were great. The food here is GOOD, ya'all. But I really do wish they'd tell all those old guys to quiet down a little. I realize they're regulars, and regulars are cool, but I won't sit anywhere near them because I can't hear my husband talk. And if there's nowhere but near them to sit? I leave. Still, for the money...this place is great. :)
(4)Jeremy C.
My wife and I have been here a few times over the last few months and have had some mixed experiences. The food is fine. My favorite is the mass confusion, which is a couple of biscuits, covered in gravy, bacon and scrambled eggs, with a side of home fries. I wish they wouldn't put the solid slab of egg between the biscuits and the gravy because it keeps the gravy from soaking into the biscuits, but whatever. The biscuits themselves are somewhat variable, ranging from soft to very dense. The service is generally ok as well. There was one occasion where our English muffin was toasted without being split in half, so the inside wasn't crispy. Who does that? When I mentioned it to our waitress, she seemed confused by the notion of not just putting the entire thing in the toaster. Oh, THAT'S who does that. Kids these days. Unfortunately, she wasn't interested in correcting the problem, either, and we ended up just not eating the muffin. Otherwise the service has been fine, my drink is kept filled and usually even refilled the same beverage I ordered. But not always. The price is good for the amount of food you get. The restaurant itself is a bit of a throwback, with dated interior and supremely uncomfortable seats. There is usually a group of old men sitting in the corner, talking loudly and watching videos on their phones at top volume. It is disquieting and has caused me to choose other breakfast joints over this one from time to time. I hope all the coffee they drink makes up for the revenue loss they cause. The search for a great breakfast place in Lakewood continues. Stay tuned.
(3)Karen M.
Oh Yanna's, I really wanted to love you, I did, but I was so disapointed and I just can't put you on my must-list. Please understand, I am a diner & dive girl. I love them. When it comes to looks, I can be extremely forgiving, but even Yanna's needs a bit of elbow grease & some updating to bring it into the 20th century. Based on the advice from other Yelpers, I opted for the corned beef hash. Oh my. It was not what I expected. People, people, this is just canned hash! If you're going to serve the canned stuff, at least put a crisp on it. Prices were much higher than I expected. I was hoping for a diamond in the rough but all I got was the rough.
(2)Peter W.
Some of the more flavorful green chili I've had here since moving from new mexico. Huevos rancheros and waffle were really good. The staff was very friendly. Don't let the looks fool you.
(4)Sam F.
Sunday brunch, 11ish. Busy, food was quick and plentiful. Not high cuisine, but hit the spot after a late night. Crazy awesome Asian grocery next store taboot!
(4)Robin M.
Talk about comfort food - a double-decker grilled cheese sandwich with more bacon than you should eat, plus the best potato salad I've ever had commercially. Keep me away from this place....I feel the food calling me!
(5)Brandi C.
If you are looking for home cooking come to Yanna's. The best breakfast in town and the fairest prices. I always have the mazatlan burrito. How can you go wrong with bacon and avocado in a cheesy smothered burrito? You can't! The pancakes are good and so are the omelettes. This place is so good and smells like a home kitchen when you walk in. Love it!
(5)Alyssa V.
Went there this past weekend and had breakfast. I got an omelet that came out later then the rest because of a ticket mix up. However because the waitress was so sweet and offered something to hold me over I wasn't upset. She was genuinely wanting to make sure I was set and did all she could to fix it. The skillets my friends got were so good and my Italian omelet was worth the wait. It's a classic breakfast place with friendly staff and great food. I defiantly recommend!
(5)Maggie D.
We were looking for breakfast in the 'burbs. Came upon the reviews for Yanna's and decided to give it a go. SO GLAD WE DID. The Spanish skillet was full of crisp yet tender potatoes, delicious chorizo, eggs, cheese and green chile which was flavorful and just right in heat. My girlfriend had the gyros and eggs which were also great. However, the piece de resistance was the biscuit! Tender and flaky and grilled to perfection. Katie's service was friendly and impeccable. We will definitely go back, despite the tackiness of the strip mall in which it resides.
(4)Manny C.
Had the Chicken Fried Steak. The meat tasted old and not fresh.. kinda coarsed. Service was good as was the coffee...
(2)Jenn W.
We have lived in the area for about 7 years and sad to say this was our first visit to this awesome restaurant. Great staff, big portions and good food. We will defiantly be back! ;)
(5)Amy B.
Fantastic breakfast place. Love it. The food was the best breakfast I have had. Must try the pork green chili! Huge portions and we loved the coffee. Super fresh brewed. I have no idea what some of these other reviewers are talking about. They must have reviewed the wrong place.
(5)YouKnowWhoDisIs K.
Love this place with a passion! coffee is very. very. very. very good, breakfast is like the most life changing experience thing i have ever experienced in my experiences. The service is the best of the best of the best SIR!!! and because of this i go back. this is it stop reading. go on!
(5)Mark M.
I live down the street from Yanna's and I love their breakfast. It's definitely my go-to for hungover mornings. The country skillet will take the place of breakfast and lunch. Big portions, delicious food. Typical diner style atmosphere. Early bird specials for the senior citizens, and they will be there in a group in the back, talking about life and flirting with the young waitresses.
(4)Martin A.
I used to live nearby. If you do one thing in your breakfast eating life in Denver, GO TO YANNA'S!!! The staff are always welcoming, the burritos blow my mind, every time. It wont attract your eye from the outside, but once you get your plate, you'll be in your happy place.
(5)Frank T.
This place serves the perfect mix of traditional American comfort food and Greek food. The portions are generous and you get a lot for the money. They have some of the best French fries, made from fresh cut potatoes with the skin on. Their baklava is incredible and not overly sweet. The breakfast burritos are enormous and certainly enough for two. Their Greek Panini is not to be missed if you love the flavors of gyro, feta, grilled onions, tatziki, and mozzarella wrapped in a delicious panini. Plus it is enormous. Yanna's has been around for years and I personally hope it continues for years to come.
(4)Jessica M.
This was always a favorite spot for breakfast, but the last two times I found a hair on my plate so we stopped going. Other than the hair the food is good, and the service is nice. Want to go back, but don't want hair food.
(3)Steven B.
There are a couple of ways corned beef hash is served, or at least from what I've found. One is large chunks of corned beef mixed with onions and maybe other spices then cooked lightly. If you like that I think Zaidy's Deli in Cherry is pretty good. The other way, and the one most of us are familiar with, is to grind the corned beef in a meat grinder, mix the meat with small diced cooked potatoes and onion and grill it on a very hot grill. For this second way Yanna's Cafe is the best I've found in the Denver area. This is a Greek restaurant in a strip mall on South Sheridan so it's mixed with a ton of Mexican, Vietnamese, and Chinese restaurants. It is a classic diner with a mix of Greek, Mexican, and American foods. The serving staff are old hands, you can tell by the fact that some customers are addressed by name and asked if they want 'the usual.' The prices are just right and the portions are very big. They are served on a platter and you will not go away hungry.
(5)Patty L.
Met friends here for lunch. We all loved it!!!! My husband had the chicken panini. The sandwich was HUGH and oh so good!!!! The french fries were nice and crispy and the 2nd best we have ever had. I had the fried chicken, it was nice and crispy. Love the Texas Toast. The food arrived in short order and was nice and hot. The service was spot on. The waitress was very nice, refilled my ice tea without having to ask her. Looking forward to go back and try breakfast, which you can have any time of the day.Our friends decided to make this our meeting place from now on:) To check out the menu, you can copy this link allmenus.com/co/northeas… .
(4)Mark C.
Best corned beef hash and eggs in Denver. Trust me on this. Pairs nicely with coffee. I also like that it's a subtle little breakfast place just sort of hanging out on a random place on Sheridan. Our server seemed like a struggling single mom who works long hours, but is still super nice to her customers (we tipped her well!). Don't go if you are trying to lose weight. We also got a cinnamon roll. It was deelish. I felt compelled to go jogging afterwards.
(5)Sanarie B.
Our first time there and the Mazatlan Skillet was superb, great green chili. Well worth the wait. Will definitely return.
(5)John W.
great old school, greek diner. my fiance and i have been a couple of times for breakfast. i have gotten the chilli omelette and eggs over chile rellanos. the chilli omelette was very good, but the rellanos are out of bounds. if you are a savory breakfast eat like me, you gotta give them a try. my fiance is a pickier eater than myself and has continued to find stuff she likes. last visit we left home with a slice of baklava. very delicious and the waitress did a nice job of quality control by having them add more honey. we'd come back.
(4)Chris A.
Yummmmmmm this place has a good breakfast!! I've come in here a few times and service is always on point, as long as the food. Family owned I think, super good!
(5)Rachel M.
I live out in Southeast Aurora and this is the only place I will come to eat Huevos Rancheros. They way they prepare it puts ALL mexican restaurants to shame. Huge portions, perfect chile, and hash browns to die for. I agree with everyone about the waitresses, rude & grumpy.
(4)Jeff S.
OK, I have nothing bad to say about this place. Morning rolled around way too early, and a friend and I decided that following a night of debauchery, breakfast was in order. So we made our way to Yanna's. About 8:30 in the morning, no wait at all. We plunked our booties down and had coffee right in front of us. Followed by a mimosa to get our base on for the day. Well made, just a hint of OJ makes the flavor! The menu was big, and I could have spent an hour trying to decide, but the Greek skillet was suggested and man, I wasn't disappointed! Mmmm! It had a nice balance of flavors, and the scrambled eggs were the best I've had. I also ordered a side of bacon. Now, bacon is bacon, as far as I've ever known. I don't know what they do there, but that was beyond bacon. I'm coming back for that alone! The food came out really fast, the portions were big, and the service was fine. It's far from my house, but I'll be back.
(5)L B.
use to be a great place to eat, but the service and food went down the hill. There food is terrible, not good at all..
(1)Jeffrey E.
What I had? Ham and cheese omelet Food review: Not too much to say here on the food side. I've loved ham and cheese omelets since I was a kid and this place has the best I've had in Denver so far. If I were to make one complaint about the dish, it would be that I wish that the cheese were on the inside of the omelet instead of on top. But maybe I just need to request it that way next time. Comes with yummy slice fried potatoes and toast. Simply a great way to start out a day. :-) Service? No complaints Other thoughts: I have so many good memories at this place. First of all, the atmosphere of the restaurant reminds me of what most restaurants are like in my hometown. Second of all, when I would crash at my friend's place after a night of drinking, this place was so nice to go to the next morning for hangover recovery. :-)
(4)Cristina G.
I had the country skillet.and it was pretty yummy. My boyfriend had the chicken skillet and it was decent, especially because it had the scrambled eggs. My little sister ordered bacon eggs and potatoes she enjoyed it. Overall the food.was.good however the place needs a make over. The bathrooms weren't super clean and the table were we sat at had duct tape seats. However quick and fast service. We will visit in the future.
(3)James M.
Only been here for breakfast. Great biscuits and gravy and skillets. Good service Inexpensive!
(4)Rachael T.
I have driven by this place probably 1,000 times and never stopped in for food. Shame on me! I went there with some friends this morning for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the gyro meat and eggs and it was delicious. My friends ordered the chicken fried steak and the souvlaki chicken and eggs. We were all happy with our choices. I tend to base my opinions on consistencies but I will definitely go back. It was fast, friendly service and I could tell that there was love put into their food. It was seasoned very well. Give it a shot.
(4)jessica r.
Awesome Gut bomb breakfasts! Slightly in the part of town that makes me double check my car is locked... No offense guy wearing 2 layered pairs of overalls in the parking lot when it was 85 degrees out. MMMM... loaded hashbrowns greek style! I will be back when my next serious hangover strikes and I feel brave!
(3)Laura L.
I was down in Lakewood with some time to kill and saw Yanna's Cafe was a great little cafe/diner to get some breakfast. Since I'm pretty new to Colorado, I wanted to find a place that gave plenty of choices when it came to a menu like I had back home. Yanna's was pretty empty when we went in, at about 10 a.m., so we got quick service. I love gyro's so I opted to get the Gyro Meat Breakfast, which came with gyro meat, home-style potatoes and eggs. My hubby got chicken souvlaki, which was a chicken dish, eggs and home-style potatoes. We LOVED it. Perfectly cooked, tasted homemade and there was enough portions to take home and have a second meal for dinner. Pretty inexpensive for the quality and amount of food. We will for sure be going back next time we are in the area.
(5)Casey C.
Great little local joint. If you want affordable food at a reasonable rate, this is the place. They give huge portions and offer a wide variety of menu items. I've never had anything bad, just prepare yourself to leave stuffed. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is the service. The waitresses have gotten a little more uninterested in the past year. They still get the job done, just don't expect service with a smile.
(4)Christopher S.
I was unaware of this place until I saw reviews on Yelp. It's not really in my neighborhood, but I was out this way running some errands so I thought I'd stop in for a bite. I made it in after lunch so the place was reasonably empty but there were a few tables full. The service was spot on from the minute I walked in until I paid the check. The menu is basic diner food and they seem to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner with a bit of something for everyone. Sometimes I crave a standard home styled meal and Yanna's delivers this well. I had the chop steak dinner which comes with a dinner salad, potato of choice, Texas toast and the vegetable of the day (in this case it was cooked green beans). I like this kind of diner, the type that caters to working class people where every dollar counts and value for money is important. I'd say Yanna's has it figured out and all they have to do is keep delivering good customer service with hearty meals and they should be around for a long time.
(3)Bert S.
Eat here about twice a month for breakfast. Solid diner food. Good service, big portions.
(4)Bryan M.
I'll keep this one real short... 1. Great prices 2. Big portions 3. Good greek food 4. 1/4 mile from my house 5. Ridiculously fast service Best breakfast I've had in Lakewood. Rivals most places in all of Denver.
(4)Lacey M.
So I've been back for breakfast about a dozen more times. Always delicious. Always fast. Everything is super affordable and huge portions. Service has been good every time. One of my new favorites is the Greek Skillet- with potatoes, eggs, gyro meat, tomatoes, feta...it also comes with mushrooms, peppers, and onions, but I order mine without those. It's HUGE and comes with your choice of toast or pancakes....but you can get pita instead if you just ask. Another fav is the Greek Breakfast Burrito- same ingredients as the skillet but rolled in a tortilla and smothered with green chili. YUMMMM. One of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had! I still have yet to return for dinner...mostly because their breakfast food is awesome. They now have a frequent diner card, that gives you a free meal after 10 visits (they count each person as a visit....so my husband and I only need to go 5 times to earn a free meal!)
(4)ken s.
O.K.....Its Sunday morning, and the good games dont start until 2 pm... Don't want to cook breakfast???load up the family truckster and head over to Yanna's...but go hungry..they almost have to bring one plate at a time.. From the skillits to the burritos...Greek to American...they really through it all together for you...always busy..but the wait (if one) is short...best greasy spoon in Lakewood...Bring grannie and the kids and enjoy... Breeze
(4)Muck S.
We've been back a couple of times, and we haven't seen our least favorite server. They've hired a few new people who are very friendly, and the service we've gotten the past trips have been very good. Thanks, Yannas!
(4)Dawn P.
Delicious! We tried Yanna thanks to a few good Yelp reviews and loved it. I'm a big fan of gyros, and the breakfast gyro meat plate didn't disappoint. The gyros were thick, meaty and spiced to perfection. The perfect neighborhood breakfast experience. Better than any chain!
(5)G C.
holy moly, do they have large portions. But they also have amazingly good flavor and quality ingredients. The dinner salad was impressive not just in size, but in that it had tomato, cuke, bell pepper, onion, and carrot as well as a lettuce mix. I ordered the turkey dinner and what came out was a mix of white and dark CARVED OFF A REAL BIRD. Not the prepared oval 1/8" slices you get at other restaurants. The dressing was home made. The mashed potatoes were lumpy-good and the gravy? omg to die for. I wanted to dip everything in that turkey gravy. Vegies were good, but not excellent. My companion ordered a mexican dish and he was too busy eating to talk my ear off, for a change. So I guess his dish was good too. He ordered a baklava to share with me and it was quite tasty, but I was so miserably full from overeating the awesome dinner, I only had a bite or two. Even the tea was good. Full-flavored so it holds up on ice, but none of the astringint-mold topnote you get at the restaurants that don't clean their containers lids well. I appreciate it. The access is good, with a street light allowing you to cross traffic. Parking ample. The restaurant reminds me of an elderly lady with old quality clothing in a neighborhood that has seen better days.... A bit outdated and the elegant clothing may show signs of fraying at the edges, but a definite air of class without stuffiness. Yep, I really enjoyed my dinner here. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the friendly help. I'll be back for sure. Nothing quite like a Mom and Pop restaurant that really knows its' business. This place will join Danny's Carnation as my go-to eateries.
(5)marco m.
Been coming here for years. I have my own food establisent and this place rocks!!! Service is great, food is even better! The portions over whelming! One of my fav restaurants!
(5)Raymond W.
So, I have been here twice and both times I was not thrilled. This last time I had the special which was Meatloaf......seemed like it was covered with canned Mushroom gravy and the corn also seemed right out of a can. The two slices of meat loaf I got were grilled and almost dry. The mashed potatoes were a weird combination of whipped and chunked...almost like they took some boiled potatoes and added them to instant mashed potatoes. I hadn't even got out the door before my guts were wrenching. Bad experience all around.
(1)Keith W.
After reading reviews on Yelp my workmate and I decided to give this place a try for lunch. After reading the menu we both decided on breakfast skillets - I had the Yanna's skillet with bacon, loads of potatoes, onions, cheese and eggs, my workmate had the Greek skillet, pretty much the same with gyro meat instead of bacon. I made the mistake of ordering a side of sausage links - a mistake not because the sausage was bad -quite the opposite - three thick and delicious links of a not-spicy sausage - but because the breakfast skillets were *huge*. I'm a big guy and can put down a lot of food when I'm hungry, but there's no way I could eat even 3/4 of this meal - it was the size of my head. The restaurant was quite busy - I'm guessing there were customers at maybe 20 tables. Two harried but very pleasant waitresses were serving triple duty, also busing and cashiering. It was day #4 on the job for one of them, and the service understandably got slow. They kept apologizing as they whizzed past our table delivering piping hot piles of goodness to the other patrons. Every meal that passed us looked delicious. Their apologies made us chuckle, as it was perfectly clear that they were working as hard and fast as possible - when service is slow for that reason it's ridiculous to get upset. I'll be sure to return here some day when I'm really, really hungry. For the adventurous, they have a six-egg breakfast burrito loaded with everything but the kitchen sink and other menu items that are much larger than the very generous skillets.
(4)Dave S.
Great place for breakfast food. Typical prices, large portions and the service was excellent. I'll be going back for sure!
(4)Emily C.
Nestled in the shittiest looking strip mall this side of Sheridan, there lies Yanna's. It should reek of cigarette smoke. It should have blue clouds of tobacco hovering at shoulder-level. The interior of this place speaks to a bygone era of endless terrible coffee, chain smoking, and crispy, tasty hash browns. The coffee is fairly gnarly, but fits with the setting, no more chain smoking, and their food is shockingly delicious. Order a skillet. It comes sizzling to your table by friendly, efficient servers, all of whom I WISH would call me "hon" (they're the only ones allowed to call me that. Everyone else who tries to hon me gets a glare.) Presented on a cast iron platter, your food stays hot, the potatoes on the bottom stay crispy, and you'll discover that everything has that freshly made taste and is packed with flavor. California skillet. Seasoned, juicy chicken. Crisptatoes. Swiss cheese. Eggs (over medium, please). Fresh avocado. Fajita veggies. Everything is just so fresh! I wish I could speak to their other food... I sampled the green chili one time and it was awesome. But I'm hooked on the Cali skillet.
(5)Demitri R.
Love it. Went in here with my little one. She had the Kids meal with the pancakes, which was big enough for an adult in my opinion. I had the french toast with Sausage and Eggs. And it was huge too,. The prices are reasonable, and everyone is friendly. I will definitely be back to try more on the menu.
(5)Eden R.
Perfect place to come for breakfast for delicious greasy food after a night out.
(4)K M.
I think it's better than Pete's and seems slightly cheaper. A side of giro meat is inexpensive and filling. Only time I've heard people complain about a meal is with the specials (my mom got the senior special and said it was bland and mushy). Stick with their large selection of Greek foods or great burgers or their huge breakfasts or big salads....and you won't be disappointed. I love their giros, chile rellenos and pancakes. And there's always enough to share. Only thing that could really improve the place is better coffee.
(4)Eric H.
Had breakfast again. I still love the line cooks. No complaints from 4 of us. Good little diner with old school waitresses. No waitrons here. Just older gals with an attitude. Damn, I always had a thing for waitresses.
(4)Lauren D.
Yes we finally made it here! It was the perfect place for a new years day breakfast! So the coffee sucks but Mmm Greek Skillet was so yummy and hit the spot. My favorite part about their menu is that they serve breakfast all day, and they have many different skillets and omelets to choose from. It's like eggs galore! And the servers are quick multi-tasking mofos! Why aren't more servers as snappy as these ones! This may be my new greasy spoon go-to place because I know we will return.
(4)Ginger L.
We use to love this place. However, the last year the waitresses have been frumpy and even sometimes grumpy. Last summer there were tiny ants all over ALL the tables next to the windows, crawling in and out of the salt and pepper shakers, etc. Disgusting. We are disappointed that they didn't stay consistent. Sometimes food was good, sometimes not at all. And we order the same thing... Overall, it's ok, try it for yourself, but we are not going there anymore.
(2)Valerie M.
This place is great. Huge, delicious portions, and friendly service!
(4)Kristen S.
This place is so great! A down home establishment, with down home prices. The service is amazing and you feel like you are home when you eat here. The food ranges from Greek and Mexican to meatloaf and tuna sandwiches. Another bonus, they serve breakfast all day. We hadn't had a homecooked meal in awhile, and Yanna's brought home to us...great find!
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