IHOP is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and alongside its pancakes, it offers a lunch and dinner menu.
Have you ever wondered what IHOP means? It might surprise you to learn that it stands for International House of Pancakes. IHOP was founded by Jerry Latin, Al Latin, and Albert Kallis in 1958, when they opened the first International House Of Pancakes store in Burbank, California. In 1973, the company rebranded to IHOP for marketing purposes. Today the company has over 1,800 stores across the Americas, South Asia, and the Middle East.
To find out more about IHOP head to the company’s website https://www.ihop.com
What countries have IHOP stores?
The majority of the company’s stores are located in the United States. You can order from the IHOP menu in the following countries:
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Guatemala
- United Arab Emirates
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Egypt
- Ecuador
- Pakistan
- India
- Peru
California is the state with the highest number of IHOP stores with 221 locations, which is followed by Texas with 213 locations, and Florida with 146 locations.
To find your nearest IHOP store head to the company’s website which has a helpful IHOP store finder feature.
Does IHOP just serve pancakes?
No, while the company is best known for its pancakes and breakfast items, the IHOP menu is packed full of options for lunch and dinner. This includes appetisers, burgers, sandwiches, steak tips, crispy chicken, and beverages.
To start your meal at IHOP you can order one of the company’s appetisers, including chicken strips and fries. If you can’t choose which appetiser to have, the Appetiser Sampler has a selection of customers' favourite appetisers.
IHOP serves an impressive range of burgers, which are packed full of ingredients and will satisfy your cravings. The company’s range includes classic burgers and cheeseburgers, a breakfast-style burger, and Jalapeño Kick, which is a spicy burger, made with sautéed Jalapeños, Serranos, onion, bacon, pepper, lettuce, tomato and Jalapeño mayo. All of the burgers on the IHOP menu are served with either French fries, onion rings, fresh fruit, or pancakes.
What are IHOP’s opening hours?
IHOP stores are generally open between 7am and 11pm, 7 days a week. However, opening hours do vary between different stores, so be sure to check with your local restaurant, or the company’s website, for local opening hours.
Does IHOP offer delivery?
Yes! IHOP delivery is available from your local restaurant for most branches. This means that you can enjoy a tasty breakfast, lunch or dinner from IHOP without leaving the comfort of your own home. Check with your local restaurant, or the company’s website, to see if your local branch offers a delivery service and the options that are available in your area.
Yes, many IHOP stores have a special seniors menu, which provides special values for guests aged 55 and over. Products on the senior menu include items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Yes! IHOP has a children’s menu. There is a good selection of food for children on the IHOP menu, and children of all ages love the company’s pancakes!
The IHOP children’s menu has smaller child-friendly portions and is served with a kid’s drink. Children can order pancakes with scrambled egg, bacon strip and sausage, which is set out in the shape of a smiling face, and loved by kids. Other popular options on the children’s menu include chicken strips, cheeseburgers, and chicken and waffles.
Is IHOP healthy?
IHOP has taken steps to offer healthier options to its customers. The IHOP menu has several options which are less than 600 calories, and these are clearly identified on the menu.
Options on the IHOP menu which are less than 600 calories include the Simple & Fit 2-Egg Breakfast. This includes scrambled egg whites, which are served with 2 slices of turkey bacon, fruit and whole wheat toast.
Does IHOP serve gluten-free food?
Yes, the IHOP menu includes a range of items that are either gluten-free or can be made gluten-free on request. However, the company’s kitchens are not 100% gluten-free, and as such the company cannot guarantee that no cross-contamination will occur.
Does IHOP have vegan food?
The IHOP menu isn’t full of vegan options, but there are still a few options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast options include:
- Oatmeal (made with water) and syrup, fruit cup, potato pancakes
- Toasted English muffin, with sautéed veggies and juice
- Grits, sourdough toast with jam or peanut butter
- Tortilla with peanut butter, and blueberry compote, served with a fruit cup
- House Salad
- Minestrone soup, with sourdough toast
Vegan options do vary at different IHOP stores. For example, the Flatiron, NYC restaurant served a Vegan Breakfast Sandwich, which has JUST Egg alternative, Sweetearth Sausage, arugula, tomatoes, and avocado, served on a vegan brioche bun.
A good selection of side dishes on the IHOP menu is vegan-friendly, including fries, hash brown, potato pancakes, and avocado. Full nutritional information is available on the company’s website, or ask at your local store.
Does IHOP sell grits?
Some IHOP stores have grits on their menu. This is because some IHOP stores serve regional-specific dishes, and stores in the South sell grits and sweet tea, whereas franchises in other parts of the country do not.
Can I buy IHOP gift cards?
If you want to treat a friend, family member, or coworker to a great-tasting breakfast, lunch or dinner at IHOP, you can now buy them an IHOP gift card. You can either buy a physical gift card or a digital gift card. The IHOP digital gift card can be sent in an instant, which is perfect for those last-minute gifts where you might have forgotten it was someone’s special day!