Late-night pancakes are headed to a spot longtime Southwest Houston drivers know well. Denny's plans to turn the former Chase Bank at 6671 W. Bellfort Ave. into a roughly 3,350-square-foot restaurant, with work expected to start this December and wrap up by late May. The privately funded project will rework the building's drive-thru lanes and is expected to take about five to six months, adding another all-hours breakfast and coffee option for the Meyerland crowd.
Permit Filing Spells Out Cost And Construction Window
According to Community Impact, which reviewed a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation project filing, the conversion carries a budget of about $430,000 and will renovate roughly 3,350 square feet of space. The filing lists a December 2026 construction start and an anticipated completion date around May 31, 2027, with the work described as privately funded and projected to last five to six months.
Chase Customers Still Have Nearby Options
Chase is not disappearing from the neighborhood. The bank still operates branches and ATMs a short drive away from the West Bellfort site, including locations along Fondren Road and near Beechnut and the Beltway, according to Chase. Those offices and drive-up lanes will be the most convenient alternatives for former West Bellfort customers while the building trades deposits for diner plates.
What Kind Of Denny's Is Coming
Denny's is a national diner chain with roughly 1,499 restaurants worldwide, per the company's most recent SEC filing. The brand is best known for all-day breakfast, bottomless coffee refills and classic diner-style service. Hours can vary by franchise, but many Denny's restaurants stay open late into the night or even 24/7.
Why This Corner Was An Easy Sell
The pad at 6671 W. Bellfort has been marketed as a two-tenant retail site that pairs an active Walgreens with a vacant former Chase storefront, according to commercial listings. Real estate pages such as LoopNet highlight the property's multiple drive-thru lanes and heavy traffic at the intersection, features that help make the corner attractive to a diner operator looking to catch commuters and late-night regulars.
When The Griddle Might Start Sizzling
If the project sticks to its schedule, construction is set to begin in December and the corner could be serving pancakes and late-night crowds by mid-2027. Community Impact attributes the budget, timing and construction details to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.
