Denny’s Build Your Own Sampler: Price, Calories & Review (2026)
Denny’s Appetizers
Build Your Own Sampler
Choose any two starter favorites as a shareable sampler.
View Appetizers MenuWhat Is the Build Your Own Sampler?
The Build Your Own Sampler is a appetizers item on the 2026 Denny’s menu. Choose any two starter favorites as a shareable sampler.
Cheaper than the Italian Sampler, but you choose the two items. Prices, calories, and availability vary by franchise, so treat the figures on this page as national ranges rather than a single store’s board.
What’s Included
This is the usual build guests see for the Build Your Own Sampler. Local kitchens can swap bread, sides, or toppings.
- Any two starter favorites
Price, Calories & How It Compares
These figures are the national ranges published on dennys.menu for 2026. The first row is this item. The next rows are other appetizers orders people compare it with.
| Item | Typical Price | Calories | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Your Own Sampler | $8.99–$10.99 | 520–1,690 | Appetizers |
| Italian Sampler | $11.99–$13.99 | 1,250 | Appetizers |
| Zesty Nachos | $6.49–$11.49 | 880–1,670 | Appetizers |
| Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | $6.99–$8.49 | 570–800 | Appetizers |
Source: Denny’s menu price tables on dennys.menu. Always confirm the current price at your local diner.
Price Analysis for 2026
At $8.99–$10.99, the Build Your Own Sampler sits in the appetizers range for a sit-down diner order. High-cost cities can run $1–$3 higher.
Cheaper than the Italian Sampler, but you choose the two items. Use this page next to the Appetizers menu and the full price list before you decide.
Best use: A shareable starter when you cannot pick one appetizer. Skip it if: Anyone who already knows they want nachos or mozzarella sticks only.
Flavor, Value & Who It’s For
Choose any two starter favorites as a shareable sampler. Calories swing from about 520 to 1,690 based on the two picks.
- Best for: A shareable starter when you cannot pick one appetizer.
- Not ideal for: Anyone who already knows they want nachos or mozzarella sticks only.
- Pork: Pork depends on the two starters you pick. Mozzarella sticks are not pork; some meat items may be.
How Denny’s Serves the Build Your Own Sampler
Two smaller starter portions on one plate. Good for the table.
Online ordering, pickup, and delivery are available at many restaurants. Hot plates and ice cream drinks travel worse than cold sandwiches, so dine-in or pickup is the safer choice when it matters.
What to Order With It
A burger or a slam if you are making a meal out of apps plus an entrée.
If you are building a full ticket, compare a drink from the price list, a dessert from the dessert menu, or another appetizers item below.
Build Your Own Sampler FAQs
How much is the Build Your Own Sampler?
The published 2026 range is $8.99–$10.99. Some locations charge more.
How many calories are in the Build Your Own Sampler?
About 520–1,690 calories on the current menu tables. Sides and customizations change the total.
What comes with the Build Your Own Sampler?
Any two starter favorites.
Does the Build Your Own Sampler contain pork?
Pork depends on the two starters you pick. Mozzarella sticks are not pork; some meat items may be.
Is the Build Your Own Sampler available all day?
Most Denny’s appetizers items are served during restaurant hours, including late night at 24-hour locations. Confirm hours and inventory locally.
What should I order with the Build Your Own Sampler?
A burger or a slam if you are making a meal out of apps plus an entrée.
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