IHOP Menu With Prices, Calories & Guide November 2026

IHOP started in 1958 with a single restaurant in Toluca Lake, California, and the idea was simple: pancakes, served morning, noon, and night. Nearly seven decades later, that idea still runs the show. There are now more than 1,700 IHOP restaurants across the United States, and almost every one of them serves the full breakfast menu around the clock. Pancakes are the reason most people walk in, but the menu stretches well past them — omelettes folded around steak or chicken fajita fillings, thick French toast, burgers stacked with a fried egg, and steak dinners that show up after dark.

This page puts IHOP’s November 2026 menu in one place, with the prices and calorie counts you are most likely to see when you sit down. You will find the pancake stacks and flavoured varieties first, then omelettes, breakfast combos, French toast and waffles, burgers and sandwiches, chicken and steak dinners, sides, desserts, drinks, and the kids menu. A deals section at the end pulls together the cheapest ways to order, and six short answers cover the questions people ask most before a visit.

Before the numbers, one warning worth reading: IHOP restaurants are mostly franchised, so the price on your table can sit a dollar or two above or below the figures shown here. Airport spots, downtown locations, and 24-hour restaurants in big cities tend to charge more, while suburban and small-town locations often sit at the lower end of each range. Takeout and delivery apps usually add their own markup on top. Treat every price below as a typical November 2026 range gathered from online ordering pages and public menu listings, not as a promise, and check the menu at your own IHOP when the exact total matters.

Pancakes

Pancakes are what IHOP is built on, and the list runs from a plain buttermilk stack to tall piles dressed with fruit, chocolate, or cheesecake filling. A short stack means three pancakes and a full stack means five, and that single choice changes the price by roughly two dollars. The flavoured stacks cost more than plain buttermilk, but they arrive as a finished dish rather than a blank canvas, so the gap is easy to justify when you want something sweet without ordering sides on top.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
Original Buttermilk Pancakes — Short Stack (3)$6.49–$7.99450Three plain buttermilk pancakes; the cheapest pancake order
Original Buttermilk Pancakes — Full Stack (5)$8.49–$10.49730Five plain buttermilk pancakes
Double Blueberry Pancakes$9.49–$11.49640Blueberries baked in and spooned over the top
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes$9.99–$11.99760Chocolate chips inside, chocolate sauce on top
Strawberry Banana Pancakes$9.99–$11.99660Fresh strawberries and banana slices with whipped topping
New York Cheesecake Pancakes$10.49–$12.49800Cheesecake filling with strawberry topping; the richest pancake listed
Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes$9.99–$11.99780Cinnamon roll flavour with cream cheese icing
Harvest Grain ‘N Nut Pancakes$9.49–$11.49700Whole grain pancakes with nuts and banana
Cupcake Pancakes$9.49–$11.49680Rainbow sprinkles with vanilla icing drizzle

Pro Diner Tip: if you are eating alone and only want pancakes, the short stack is the smarter buy — three pancakes plus a coffee still lands under ten dollars at most locations, while the full stack adds two pancakes and about two dollars for food many people cannot finish. Families do better the other way: order one full stack to share as a side with the table instead of a short stack for every person.

Value analysis: plain buttermilk pancakes are the value floor of this section, at $6.49 to $7.99 for a short stack and $8.49 to $10.49 for a full stack. Flavoured stacks run $9.49 to $12.49, which is roughly a three-dollar premium for toppings that would cost more as separate add-ons. The New York Cheesecake Pancakes sit at the top of the range at $10.49 to $12.49 and carry 800 calories, so they read more like a dessert course than a morning meal.

Omelettes

Every IHOP omelette starts with three eggs and comes with a choice of side — hash browns, toast, or pancakes — which is part of why the price looks higher than a plain plate of eggs. The fillings run from vegetables to steak, and the heavier omelettes carry the heavier price tags. Two of them, the Big Steak and the Chicken Fajita, are practically dinner plates that happen to be made of eggs.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
Big Steak Omelette$12.49–$14.49950Steak, hash browns, peppers, onions, and cheese
Colorado Omelette$11.99–$13.99820Bacon, sausage, ham, peppers, onions, and cheese
Chicken Fajita Omelette$12.49–$14.49880Grilled chicken with peppers, onions, and cheese
Spicy Poblano Omelette$11.99–$13.99780Poblano peppers, chicken, and pepper jack cheese
Spinach & Mushroom Omelette$10.99–$12.99690Spinach, mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese
Bacon Temptation Omelette$11.99–$13.99920Bacon, cheese, and a bacon-cheese sauce
Garden Omelette$10.49–$12.49560Mixed vegetables with Swiss cheese; the lightest omelette listed
Quick 2-Egg Omelette$9.49–$11.49620Two-egg omelette with one filling of your choice

Pro Diner Tip: the side that comes with your omelette is free to choose, and pancakes as the side turn the plate into two breakfasts for the price of one — hash browns or toast are the safer pick if you already plan to order a pancake stack for the table. The Garden Omelette is the pick for anyone watching calories, at 560 against the Big Steak Omelette’s 950, for about two dollars less.

Value analysis: omelettes run $9.49 to $14.49, and the spread tracks the filling more than anything else — vegetables sit at the bottom, steak and chicken fajita at the top. Because each omelette includes a side, the real comparison is against a breakfast combo, which costs about the same but swaps the folded eggs for separate eggs and meat. If you want eggs with a side and nothing else, the omelette is the cleaner order.

Breakfast Combos

Breakfast combos are IHOP’s answer to the person who wants a little of everything: eggs, meat, and a starch on one plate, usually with pancakes or toast included. The 2x2x2 — two eggs, two pancakes, two pieces of meat — has been the signature combo for years and remains the cheapest way to get a full breakfast here. Larger combos add more meat, more eggs, or a steak, and the price climbs with them.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
2x2x2$8.99–$10.99770Two eggs, two pancakes, two bacon strips or sausage links
Split Decision Breakfast$11.49–$13.49940Two eggs, hash browns, two bacon strips, two sausage links, and two pancakes
Smokehouse Combo$12.99–$14.991,050Two eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, ham, and toast
Quick 2-Egg Breakfast$7.99–$9.49620Two eggs, hash browns, toast, and choice of meat; the cheapest combo
Breakfast Sampler$12.49–$14.491,120Two eggs, two pancakes, hash browns, bacon, sausage, and ham
Sirloin Tips & Eggs$14.49–$16.99890Sirloin tips with two eggs, hash browns, and toast
Country Fried Steak & Eggs$12.99–$14.991,020Country fried steak with two eggs, hash browns, and toast
Classic Breakfast$9.99–$11.99830Two eggs, hash browns, choice of meat, and toast or pancakes

Pro Diner Tip: the 2x2x2 is the combo to beat — at $8.99 to $10.99 it covers eggs, pancakes, and meat for less than most omelettes. The Split Decision Breakfast is the better call for two light eaters sharing one plate, since it packs two kinds of meat, hash browns, and pancakes onto a single order. Skip the Sirloin Tips & Eggs unless you specifically want steak with breakfast; at $14.49 to $16.99 it costs nearly twice the 2x2x2 for a similar amount of food.

Value analysis: combos span $7.99 to $16.99, and the value sits at the bottom of that band. The Quick 2-Egg Breakfast at $7.99 to $9.49 and the 2x2x2 at $8.99 to $10.99 are the two cheapest full breakfasts IHOP sells, while the Breakfast Sampler at $12.49 to $14.49 piles on the most food per dollar for a big appetite. Everything above $13 is paying for steak or extra meat rather than extra value.

French Toast & Waffles

French toast and waffles sit in the same sweet spot as the flavoured pancakes: a morning plate that doubles as dessert. The French toast is made thick, so one order is filling, and the waffles come either plain or loaded with berries. Chicken and waffles crosses into lunch territory, with fried chicken on top of a Belgian waffle, and it costs accordingly.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
Original French Toast$8.49–$10.49680Thick-sliced French toast with butter and syrup
Strawberry Banana French Toast$9.49–$11.49720Fresh strawberries and banana with whipped topping
Thick ‘N Fluffy French Toast$8.99–$10.99700Extra-thick French toast, served with syrup
Belgian Waffle$8.49–$10.49640Plain Belgian waffle with butter and syrup
Berry Berry Belgian Waffle$9.99–$11.99700Belgian waffle topped with mixed berries and whipped topping
Chicken & Waffles$12.49–$14.491,010Fried chicken strips on a Belgian waffle with syrup
Brioche French Toast$9.99–$11.99740Brioche bread French toast with powdered sugar

Pro Diner Tip: a plain Belgian waffle or Original French Toast at $8.49 to $10.49 is the cheapest sweet plate on the menu, and adding a side of bacon or sausage turns it into a full breakfast for about four dollars more. The Chicken & Waffles at $12.49 to $14.49 is the only item here that works as a lunch order, so save it for midday rather than an early-morning visit when a lighter plate will do.

Value analysis: French toast and waffles run $8.49 to $14.49, with most of the section clustered between $8.49 and $11.99. The plain plates are the best value — the toppings on the berry and strawberry versions add about a dollar and a half to the price. Chicken & Waffles is the outlier at $12.49 to $14.49 and 1,010 calories, priced like a lunch entree because it eats like one.

Burgers & Sandwiches

IHOP’s burgers and sandwiches are built for the lunch and dinner crowd, and nearly every burger comes with fries included. The Big Brunch Burger leans into the breakfast theme with a fried egg, hash browns, and bacon on the patty, while the Cowboy BBQ Burger goes the smoky route with barbecue sauce and onion rings. Sandwiches run a little lighter than the burgers, and the grilled chicken sandwich is the lowest-calorie plate in this section.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
Classic Cheeseburger$11.49–$13.49890Beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion; served with fries
Big Brunch Burger$12.99–$14.991,130Burger with fried egg, hash browns, bacon, and cheese; served with fries
Cowboy BBQ Burger$12.49–$14.491,050Burger with barbecue sauce, onion rings, and cheddar; served with fries
Mushroom Swiss Burger$11.99–$13.99940Burger with sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese; served with fries
Philly Cheesesteak Stacker$12.49–$14.49980Shaved steak with peppers, onions, and cheese; served with fries
Roasted Turkey Sandwich$11.49–$13.49720Roasted turkey with bacon and avocado on toasted bread
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$11.49–$13.49690Grilled chicken breast with lettuce and tomato; served with fries
BLT Sandwich$10.49–$12.49640Bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted bread; served with fries

Pro Diner Tip: the BLT at $10.49 to $12.49 is the cheapest plate in this section and the easiest way to get fries included without paying burger prices. If you came for breakfast food anyway, the Big Brunch Burger is the one burger that actually tastes like IHOP — egg, hash browns, and bacon on the patty — but at 1,130 calories it is a two-meal burger for most people, so split it or plan to take half home.

Value analysis: burgers and sandwiches run $10.49 to $14.99, and fries come with every one of them, which closes much of the gap with the breakfast combos. The Classic Cheeseburger at $11.49 to $13.49 is the fair middle of the section, while the Big Brunch Burger at $12.99 to $14.99 costs the most and delivers the most food. The Roasted Turkey Sandwich at 720 calories and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich at 690 are the lighter picks for roughly the same money.

Chicken & Steak Dinners

After breakfast hours, IHOP’s dinner plates take over: fried chicken, grilled chicken, steak tips, and a T-bone for the hungriest table. These are the priciest plates on the menu, and the T-bone is the single most expensive item IHOP sells. Every dinner comes with two sides, so the sticker price covers more than the main dish — factor that in before comparing it with a burger and fries.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Strips$11.99–$13.99870Fried chicken strips with dipping sauce and two sides
Chicken & Biscuits$12.49–$14.49960Fried chicken with biscuits and gravy, plus two sides
Grilled Chicken Dinner$12.99–$14.99620Grilled chicken breast with two sides; the lightest dinner listed
Sirloin Steak Tips Dinner$15.99–$17.99780Sirloin tips with mushrooms and onions, plus two sides
T-Bone Steak Dinner$18.99–$21.99990T-bone steak with two sides; the priciest plate on the menu
Fried Chicken Dinner$13.49–$15.491,050Fried chicken pieces with two sides; the heaviest dinner listed
Salmon Dinner$15.49–$17.49680Grilled salmon fillet with two sides

Pro Diner Tip: the Grilled Chicken Dinner at $12.99 to $14.99 and 620 calories is the best balance of price and lightness in this section — it costs about the same as a burger but comes with two sides instead of one. The T-bone at $18.99 to $21.99 is worth it only if you genuinely want steak; at that price, the Sirloin Steak Tips Dinner at $15.99 to $17.99 gives you steak flavour for three dollars less.

Value analysis: dinners run $11.99 to $21.99, and the jump from chicken to steak is the whole story — chicken plates sit between $11.99 and $15.49, steak plates between $15.99 and $21.99. Because two sides come with every dinner, a $12.99 Grilled Chicken Dinner is a fuller meal than a $12.99 burger with fries. The Fried Chicken Dinner at 1,050 calories is the heaviest plate here, so it suits a table that skipped lunch.

Sides

Sides are where a small IHOP order becomes a full one. Hash browns are the default partner for eggs, fries go with burgers and chicken, and a side of bacon or sausage can turn a plain pancake stack into a complete breakfast. Most sides cost under five dollars, which makes them the cheapest way to fix a plate that feels too small.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
Hash Browns$3.49–$4.49210Crispy shredded potatoes; the classic breakfast side
Seasoned Fries$3.99–$4.99380Seasoned french fries
Side of Bacon (4 strips)$4.49–$5.49170Four strips of bacon
Pork Sausage Links$4.49–$5.49290Two or three sausage links, varies by location
Side of Toast$2.49–$3.49150Two slices of white, wheat, or sourdough toast
Fresh Fruit Cup$3.99–$4.9990Mixed seasonal fruit; the lightest side listed
Side of 2 Eggs$3.49–$4.49140Two eggs cooked any style
Onion Rings$4.49–$5.49420Breaded and fried onion rings

Pro Diner Tip: toast at $2.49 to $3.49 is the cheapest side on the menu and the easiest way to stretch a small order, while hash browns at $3.49 to $4.49 are the best-value side for breakfast — filling, cheap, and the natural partner for eggs. The fresh fruit cup at 90 calories is the one side that actually lightens a plate instead of adding to it, which makes it the right add-on after a flavoured pancake stack.

Value analysis: sides run $2.49 to $5.49, a narrow band where the choice is about appetite rather than money. A short stack plus hash browns and bacon lands around $13 to $15 total, which is roughly the price of a breakfast combo with the same food on it — so sides make sense when you want one specific plate bigger, not when you want a whole breakfast from scratch.

Desserts

IHOP’s dessert list is short, and most of it plays on the same sweet flavours as the pancake menu — cinnamon, chocolate, and cheesecake. The ice cream sundae is the cheapest sweet on the page, and the cinnamon roll is the one dessert that also works as a breakfast side. Portions are single servings, so these are finishers rather than share plates.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
Cheesecake Slice$6.49–$7.49480New York-style cheesecake with strawberry topping
Chocolate Lava Cake$6.99–$7.99560Warm chocolate cake with a molten centre
Ice Cream Sundae$4.99–$5.99380Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and whipped topping
Cinnamon Roll$5.49–$6.49520Warm cinnamon roll with icing
Brownie Sundae$6.49–$7.49610Warm brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Seasonal Pie Slice$5.99–$6.99420Pie flavour changes through the year; confirm locally

Pro Diner Tip: the ice cream sundae at $4.99 to $5.99 is the cheapest dessert and the lightest at 380 calories, so it is the natural finish after a heavy breakfast combo. The cinnamon roll at $5.49 to $6.49 is the one dessert that doubles as a morning plate — order it with coffee instead of a pancake stack when you want something sweet but small.

Value analysis: desserts run $4.99 to $7.99, and the whole section is priced close enough that the decision is about taste, not money. The Brownie Sundae at 610 calories is the heaviest dessert listed and nearly a second course, while the cheesecake slice at $6.49 to $7.49 is the most restaurant-like choice for a table that wants a proper dessert after dinner.

Beverages

Coffee is the drink that matters most at IHOP, and it comes with free refills at most locations — the one refill deal that runs all day, every day. Orange juice and milk are the classic breakfast drinks, soft drinks and iced tea cover lunch, and hot chocolate is the cold-weather pick. Alcohol is not on the menu at most IHOP restaurants, so the drink list stays short and cheap.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
Coffee (bottomless)$3.49–$3.995Free refills at most locations; the best drink value here
Hot Chocolate$3.49–$3.99250Hot chocolate with whipped topping
Orange Juice$3.99–$4.49160Fresh orange juice, served chilled
Milk$3.49–$3.99150Whole or 2% milk
Soft Drinks (refills included)$3.29–$3.790–170Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and more; refills included for dine-in
Iced Tea$3.49–$3.990–90Fresh brewed iced tea, sweetened or unsweetened
Lemonade$3.99–$4.49150Classic lemonade
Chocolate Milk$3.99–$4.49210Chocolate milk, served chilled
Hot Tea$2.99–$3.490Hot tea; the cheapest drink on the menu

Pro Diner Tip: bottomless coffee at $3.49 to $3.99 is the drink to order if you plan to sit for a while — the refills are included, and the same logic applies to soft drinks at lunch. Orange juice at $3.99 to $4.49 has no refills, so it is the priciest drink per sip on the menu; order it once if you want it, and drink coffee or iced tea for the rest of the meal.

Value analysis: drinks run $2.99 to $4.49, and the refill drinks sit at the cheap end of that band. Hot tea at $2.99 to $3.49 is the lowest price on the page, while orange juice and lemonade at $3.99 to $4.49 cost the most without refills. A coffee plus a full breakfast combo is still under fifteen dollars at most locations, which is the real value story here.

Kids Menu

IHOP’s kids menu is for children 12 and under, and every kids meal comes with a drink and a side. The plates are smaller versions of the adult menu — pancakes, French toast, chicken strips, and a cheeseburger — so children can order what the adults are eating without the adult price or portion. Most kids meals stay under seven dollars.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
Jr. Pancake Combo$5.99–$6.99480Two small pancakes with one egg and one bacon strip; includes a drink
Jr. French Toast$5.49–$6.49420Two pieces of French toast; includes a drink and a side
Jr. Chicken Strips$6.49–$7.49420Two chicken strips with fries; includes a drink
Jr. Grilled Cheese$5.49–$6.49450Grilled cheese sandwich with fries; includes a drink
Jr. Cheeseburger$6.49–$7.49520Small cheeseburger with fries; includes a drink
Jr. Mac & Cheese$5.49–$6.49380Macaroni and cheese; includes a drink and a side
Jr. Scrambled Eggs & Toast$5.49–$6.49360Scrambled eggs with toast; includes a drink and a side

Pro Diner Tip: the Jr. Pancake Combo at $5.99 to $6.99 is the most complete kids meal — pancakes, egg, and bacon with a drink for about the price of an adult short stack alone. The Jr. Scrambled Eggs & Toast at 360 calories is the lightest kids plate, and the Jr. Mac & Cheese at 380 calories is the one to pick for a picky eater who will not touch pancakes or eggs.

Value analysis: kids meals run $5.49 to $7.49, and every one of them includes a drink, which removes the three-to-four-dollar drink cost that shows up on adult orders. Against an adult 2x2x2 at $8.99 to $10.99, a kids meal saves roughly three dollars per child while giving a right-sized portion. For a family of four, two adult combos plus two kids meals is the cheapest way to feed the table.

Current Deals & Value Picks

IHOP’s deals are built around cheap breakfasts rather than coupons — a five-dollar value menu, a late-afternoon happy hour, and a kids-eat-free evening are the three offers that matter most. The $5 House Faves menu is the headline: a small set of full plates for five dollars, available all day at participating restaurants. The IHOPPY Hour runs weekday afternoons and drops selected plates into the five-to-seven-dollar range.

ItemPriceCaloriesNotes
$5 House Faves (select items)$5.00VariesSmall set of full plates for $5; all day at participating locations
2x2x2$8.99–$10.99770Two eggs, two pancakes, two pieces of meat; the cheapest full breakfast combo
Kids Eat Free (evenings)Free with adult entreeVariesOne free kids entree per adult entree, evenings at participating locations; confirm locally
IHOPPY Hour (2–10 PM weekdays)$5–$7VariesSelected plates and sides at $5 to $7; weekday afternoons and evenings
55+ Menu items$6–$9VariesSmaller portions for guests 55 and over; varies by location
Free birthday stack (IHOP rewards)FreeVariesFree full stack of buttermilk pancakes on your birthday; rewards members only

Pro Diner Tip: the cheapest visit to IHOP is a weekday afternoon during IHOPPY Hour, when plates drop to five to seven dollars, or any day on the $5 House Faves menu. Families should aim for a Kids Eat Free evening, when one free kids entree comes with each adult entree — two adults and two children can eat for the price of two adult plates plus drinks. Join the free IHOP rewards program before your birthday, because the free birthday stack is the only item on this page that costs nothing.

Value analysis: the deals stack neatly by who is eating. A solo guest does best with the $5 House Faves or the IHOPPY Hour plates, a couple does best with two 2x2x2 combos at $8.99 to $10.99 each, and a family does best on a Kids Eat Free evening. Guests 55 and over get smaller plates at $6 to $9, which is a real saving for a lighter appetite. The official source for location menus, deals, and ordering is IHOP’s official site.

FAQs

What time does IHOP serve breakfast?

All day. IHOP serves the full breakfast menu — pancakes, omelettes, and combos — around the clock at most locations, so you can order a 2x2x2 at dinner time or pancakes at midnight. Some locations close overnight, so check your local restaurant’s hours before a late visit.

How much is a short stack of pancakes at IHOP?

A short stack of three Original Buttermilk Pancakes typically costs $6.49 to $7.99, while a full stack of five runs $8.49 to $10.49. Flavoured stacks such as Double Blueberry or Chocolate Chocolate Chip run $9.49 to $11.99. Prices shift by location, so city and airport restaurants may charge a little more.

Does IHOP have a $5 menu?

Yes. The $5 House Faves menu offers a small set of full plates for five dollars, available all day at participating locations. The selection changes over time and varies by restaurant, so check the menu at your local IHOP to see which plates are included right now.

What is the IHOPPY Hour?

IHOPPY Hour is IHOP’s weekday afternoon and evening deal, running from 2 PM to 10 PM, with selected plates and sides priced at $5 to $7. It is available at participating locations, and the exact items on offer change, so confirm with your restaurant before you plan a visit around it.

Do kids eat free at IHOP?

At many locations, yes — one free kids entree comes with each adult entree during evening hours, for children 12 and under. The offer runs at participating restaurants only and the hours vary, so check with your local IHOP before you go. Outside that offer, kids meals run $5.49 to $7.49 and include a drink.

What is the cheapest breakfast at IHOP?

The cheapest full breakfast is usually the $5 House Faves plate, where available, followed by the Quick 2-Egg Breakfast at $7.99 to $9.49 and the 2x2x2 at $8.99 to $10.99. A short stack of buttermilk pancakes at $6.49 to $7.99 is cheaper still, but it is pancakes alone rather than a complete breakfast with eggs and meat.

Menu prices and items shift from one IHOP to another and change over time, so the figures on this page are typical November 2026 ranges, not a promise of what your local restaurant will charge — delivery and takeout listings usually run higher than the dine-in menu, and limited-time deals such as IHOPPY Hour or Kids Eat Free may not be running when you visit. Check the menu at your own IHOP before you order, and use this guide to compare plates and spot the best value, not as a final bill. Updated: November 2026.

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