New fresh tropical flavors at IHOP

IHOP^® RESTAURANTS CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH NEW PANCAKES IN FRESH FLAVORS THAT EVOKE A TROPICAL ISLAND FEEL

Paradise Pancakes are the Next Wave of Culinary Innovation from the Breakfast Leader and Celebrate the Inspiration Behind the Brand that Launched Almost Six Decades Ago

School is out, tropical vacations beckon, board shorts and bikinis are packed and ready to go – kick off the start of summer by digging into Paradise Pancakes at IHOP^® Restaurants. Available starting June 6 and for a limited time only, Paradise Pancakes are made fresh to order in delectable flavors like Strawberry Passion Fruit, Banana Macadamia Nut, and Pineapple Upside Down.

The latest culinary creation from IHOP, Paradise Pancakes is a delicious tropical tribute to the inspiration behind the brand. In 1957, brothers Jerry and Al Lapin, along with spouses and friends, were having breakfast while on vacation on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. While there, they became enamored with the incredible taste of freshly made pancakes topped with coconut syrup and dreamed up the idea to open a restaurant that would serve innovative, quality breakfast foods all day, every day. A year later, the first IHOP restaurant opened in Toluca Lake, California and now, almost six decades later, the brand continues to offer guests the best breakfast experience.

Today, there are nearly 1,700 IHOP^® Restaurants, making it easy for guests who crave the delightful Paradise Pancakes flavors to savor a stack, no matter if they are traveling across the U.S. for a summer vacation or relishing in a staycation close to home.

IHOP Paradise Pancakes embrace the founders’ passion and include:

• Strawberry Passion Fruit – Decadent cheesecake layered between two of IHOP restaurants’ signature, made-to-order Buttermilk pancakes and topped with cool strawberries and Passion Fruit drizzle, crowned with whipped topping.
• Banana Macadamia Nut – IHOP restaurants’ famous Buttermilk pancakes filled with fresh sliced bananas, drizzled with Butter Rum sauce and topped with toasted Macadamia nuts. Adorned on top with whipped topping.
• Pineapple Upside Down – Sweet pineapple grilled inside our trademark Buttermilk pancakes and finished with Butter Rum sauce, a maraschino cherry and creamy whipped topping.

“Paradise Pancakes are a perfect way for families and friends to take a bite into summer via a flavor flight to an island adventure,” said Kirk Thompson, senior vice president, marketing for IHOP. “Our tastes of the tropics shine brightly as we bring the season of fun and sun into our restaurants and onto your plate!”

Guests can extend their Paradise Pancakes experience with a variety of combo options that include IHOP signature foods like made-to-order eggs, golden hash browns, hickory-smoked bacon and more, along withInternational House Roast® coffee from the brand’s Never-Empty Coffee Pot^®. With the majority of IHOP Restaurants open 24 hours a day, it’s easy for friends and families to get away from it all whenever they need a tropical escape.

Paradise Pancakes will be available all day, every day at participating IHOP restaurants now through July 31, 2016.

ABOUT IHOP RESTAURANTS

For more than 57 years, IHOP has been a leader, innovator and expert in all things breakfast, any time of day. The chain offers 65 different signature, fresh made-to-order breakfast options, a wide selection of popular lunch and dinner items as well as meals under 600 calories. IHOP restaurants offer guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. As of March 31, 2016, there were 1,684 IHOP restaurants in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam as well as Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and the Philippines. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) and its affiliates. 

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My Thoughts

It was so hard to choose which flavor to try from the new line up at IHop but we settled on trying the Strawberry Passion Fruit. The strawberries were drizzled on top with whipped cream and in the middle was a layer of a white cream, that I believe was the passion fruit.It was sweet, yet not overdone to where I couldn't finish the pancakes. The mixture together was really good and I only needed a little but of syrup with the pancakes.

We had wanted to try the Banana Macadamian Nut as well, but unfortunately our IHop didn't have bananas. Check with your IHop before ordering. I'm not sure if they were out or just didn't have bananas. The waitress didn't say.

The pancakes came in a meal with bacon, hash browns, and eggs. It was filling and delicious. Everything was cooked good and the environment was fun. The waitress wore a Hawaiian shirt and the restaurant had been done in a tropical theme.

We enjoyed our time at IHop and always like the fun creations they come up with that bring us back often to try them. The new tropical paradise line-up is a winner for sure with its fun and unique flavoring.

Bakery Favorites at IHop!

BAKERY FAVORITES, AS ONLY IHOP^® RESTAURANTS CAN CREATE THEM, OFFER GUESTS NEW WAYS TO ENJOY THE FLAVORS OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD BAKERY, BEGINNING APRIL 11

Cupcake Pancakes, Red Velvet Crepes, and Cinnamon Swirl Brioche French Toast Offer a Bakery Experience, Any Time of Day

Beginning April 11, guests visiting their local IHOP^® restaurant will encounter the sights, scents, and sweetness of their neighborhood bakery when the breakfast leader brings innovative new twists on fresh bakery favorites available for a limited time including new Cupcake Pancakes, new Red Velvet Crepes, or Cinnamon Swirl Brioche French Toast. See the lineup of Bakery Favorites here: http://www.ihop.com/about-ihop/tv-commercials

Each of these Bakery Favorite items – perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – was inspired by the flavors and nostalgic memories of delicious bakery treats like yummy cupcakes, warm cinnamon rolls, and rich red velvet cake:

• NEW! Cupcake Pancakes – IHOP restaurants’ signature buttermilk pancakes filled with festive rainbow sprinkles, then topped with cupcake icing, and whipped topping.
• NEW! Red Velvet Crepe – A delicate, chocolaty crepe filled with IHOP restaurants’ sweet cream cheese, drizzled with cream cheese icing.
• Cinnamon Swirl Brioche French Toast – Thick slices of Brioche French toast topped with rich cinnamon roll filling and delicious cream cheese icing.

“There’s something unique about the inviting aromas and mouthwatering flavors you find in your neighborhood bakery that inspired us to create these fun, delicious treats in a way that only IHOP can,” said Marie Grimm, Vice President, Menu Development and Innovation, International house of Pancakes, LLC. “The excitement of a cupcake created with a pancake, the luscious indulgence of red velvet in a crepe and the classic taste of a cinnamon roll captured in our brioche French Toast are all irresistible.  And unlike some neighborhood bakeries, every one of these items is freshly made just for you!”

Guests can enjoy their choice of a Bakery Favorite item any time of day as part of a sweet and savory combo with eggs, made to order, their choice of IHOP restaurants’ signature hickory smoked bacon, pork sausage links or a slice of perfectly grilled ham, and golden hash browns.

To make the offer even sweeter, as part of IHOP restaurant’s “Kids Eat Free” promotion, from April 11 through May 6, from4pm to 10pm, when Breakfastarians order an adult entrée, children 12 and under will receive a free entrée from the “Just for Kids” menu at participating restaurants. And for a limited time, the Kids’ Menu will feature a Kids’ Cupcake Rooty Jr. Combo.

Bakery Favorites will be available at participating IHOP restaurants between April 11 and June 5, 2016.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC

For more than 57 years, International House of Pancakes, LLC has been a leader, innovator and expert in all things breakfast, any time of day. The chain offers 65 different signature, fresh made-to-order breakfast options, a wide selection of popular lunch and dinner items as well as meals under 600 calories. IHOP restaurants offer guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. As of December 31, 2015, there were 1683 IHO P restaurants in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam as well as Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and the Philippines. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House of Pancakes, LLC and its affiliates. International House of Pancakes, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN). For more information or to find an IHOP restaurant near you, please visit  www.IHOP.com. Follow IHOP on Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat (username:IHOPRestaurant).

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My Thoughts

My kids were beyond excited to try the new bakery creations at iHop. They'd both seen the cupcake pancake on a TV commercial and could not wait until it was their turn to have one. So of course, they each ordered it when we went. You were able to get a meal along with the pancakes or get them on their own.

They were very sweet pancakes and neither of my kids needed or wanted to add syrup. There are sprinkles and chocolate baked into the pancake itself. Then topped with whipped cream and a type of frosting drizzled on the top. Almost like it was warm when added, giving it that warm, gooey, yumminess. Very sweet, but they loved it. I took a few bites of the pancakes and enjoyed it, but was glad I hadn't gotten them for myself. Not that they weren't good, but there was a whole lot of sweetness and I would have needed a to-go container to enjoy my pancakes later. Though, having bacon and sausage helps your taste buds. It's a good treat for a special night with family.

We were very pleased with the pancakes and our experience at iHop. We enjoy the specials that iHop provides because it gives us something new to try each time we go in, as well, something to look forward to when they bring it back. I am hoping to make it back before these specials got away and try the red velvet crepes. They looked very tasty too.

All You Can Eat Pancakes are back at IHop!

IHOP® RESTAURANTS, THE BRAND THAT BROUGHT YOU BREAKFAST ALL DAY,BRINGS BACK “ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES” BEGINNING JANUARY 4!

Begin the Year Right with IHOP Restaurants’ World Famous Buttermilk Pancakes— As Many as You Want, Morning, Noon and Night!

This January, IHOP restaurants are helping breakfastarians achieve their New Year’s resolution – to eat as many of IHOP restaurants’ world famous, freshly made for you buttermilk pancakes as often as they wish, any time of day – by bringing back one of the brand’s most popular and beloved offers, “All You Can Eat” pancakes.

From January 4 through February 14, guests dining in participating restaurants can order either fivefamous buttermilk pancakes or a short stack of two pancakes with a combo plate of eggs, golden hashbrowns and their choice of breakfast meats for breakfast, lunch or dinner - or all three! Once that initialserving of pancakes has been enjoyed, guests can keep a short stack of two buttermilk pancakes comingagain and again until they have had…all they can eat!*

And, because IHOP restaurants believe that guests should be able to have it their way, they can make thisoffer even sweeter by finishing each stack of pancakes – including each additional short stack – with theirfavorite fruit topping for one additional cost.

Guests can choose to add and switch among the following toppings:

· Strawberries

· Blueberries

· Cinnamon Apples

· Peaches

“Since the moment we opened 57 years ago, our guests have been able to get the perfect breakfast anytime of day,” said Kirk Thompson, Vice President, Marketing, International House of Pancakes, LLC. “And now, with the return of All You Can Eat pancakes, one of our most beloved traditions, it’s even easier for our guests and fellow breakfastarians to get their fill of our warm, delicious buttermilk pancakes, morning,noon and night through February 14 — and what better time to end this promotion than Valentine’s Day,when breakfastarians can celebrate their love of IHOP!”

*Dine-in only, for a limited time, price and participation varies.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC

For over 57 years, International House of Pancakes, LLC has been a leader, innovator and expert in all things breakfast, any time of day. The chain offers 65 different signature, fresh made-to-order breakfast options, a wide selection of popular lunch and dinner items as well as meals under 600 calories. IHOP restaurants offer guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. As of September 30, 2015, there were 1,667 IHOP restaurants in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam as well as Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and the Philippines. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House of Pancakes, LLC and its affiliates.International House of Pancakes, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dine Equity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN).

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My Thoughts

Who doesn't love a big stack of pancakes? We enjoy when IHop has all you can eat pancakes. This last time we went, my son and husband decided to see who could eat the most pancakes. They each tied with 5 pancakes, but the hubby takes the win because he also enjoyed a combo with his of bacon, sausage, eggs, and hashbrowns.

The pancakes were as delicious as expected. A nice fluffyness to them, with warmed butter and syrup. Our service was great that evening. But most of all, I enjoyed the family time with ever disconnected and having some delicious pancakes.

If you've never had All You Can Eat Pancakes before, give it a try. You have the option of just getting the pancakes or adding a combo on of other food. My son started out with a plate of 5 as he opted for just the pancakes. My husband started with a plate of 3 then added another plate after.

Carve Into Pumpkin Pancakes Now At IHop!

CARVE INTO PUMPKIN PANCAKES NOW AT IHOP RESTAURANTS UNTIL JANUARY 3!

Seasonal Favorite Item Returns with New Pumpkin Coffee Bringing the Flavors of Fall to IHOP Restaurants Throughout the Holidays

Pumpkin Pancakes, IHOP restaurants’ most popular seasonal item, will once again, be available at participating restaurants throughout the country. Guests of all ages can enjoy this Halloween treat, made with real pumpkin, long past the end of the spooky holiday from now until they vanish – like ghosts – on January 3.

Each order of IHOP restaurants’ signature pumpkin pancakes, made with real pumpkin and spices, comes crowned with creamy whipped topping. Guests can order pumpkin pancakes alone, or as a combo served with two eggs, any way they like ‘em, hash browns, and a choice of crispy bacon, pork sausage links, or sliced ham.

And, for the first time ever, guests at participating IHOP restaurants can order a cup of piping hot pumpkin coffee that combines IHOP restaurants’ 100% Arabica International House Roast Original™ coffee with a touch of pumpkin syrup, made with real pumpkin, and then crowns the cup with whipped topping and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice sugar.

“Whether you carve or crave pumpkins, IHOP has you covered this Halloween season and throughout the New Year,” said Marie Grimm, Vice President, Menu Development and Innovation, International House of Pancakes, LLC. “The warmth and delicious, sweet flavor of our new pumpkin coffee with the return of our seasonal favorite pumpkin pancakes will have pumpkin lovers everywhere beaming – like a jack-o-lantern – with excitement.”

Both pumpkin pancakes and pumpkin coffee are available at participating restaurants until January 3.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC
For over 57 years, International House of Pancakes, LLC has been a leader and expert in all things breakfast and a leader in family dining. The chain is highly competitive in its menu offering, serving 65 different signature, made-to-order breakfast options as well as meals under 600 calories. As of June 30, 2015, there were 1,658 IHOP restaurants in 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the Philippines and the U.S. Virgin Islands. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House of Pancakes, LLC and its affiliates. International House of Pancakes, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc (NYSE: DIN).

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Here are my pancakes that before I enjoyed every bite of them.

They also have a pumpkin spices coffee. Not my coffee in the photo.

My Thoughts

This time of the year, we all love pumpkin spice flavored items. I know I am a big fan of the flavored coffee, and when given the change to try IHop's pancakes, I was excited.

I got the combo when I ordered the pancakes and it came with 2 pumpkin spiced pancakes, eggs, bacon or sausage, and hash browns for a very reasonable price. On top of the pancakes was a whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. At first bite, it was good. I tried it without syrup and then with syrup. The middle was my favorite part because I got the whipped cream with cinnamon that added to the flavor.

In the past, sometimes the entrees get too sweet by the end, but that wasn't the case with these. I was able to finish it all and didn't feel like I'd really overdone it with sugar.

Give yourself a treat and try the pumpkin spiced pancakes. 

IHop brings the taste of summer to your table

IHOP^® RESTAURANTS ARE BRINGING YOU THE TASTE OF SUMMER WITH NEW SUMMER STACKS AVAILABLE NOW!

Three Refreshingly Fruity Pancake Varieties: Blueberry Lemonade, Banana Pudding with Nilla® wafers, and Blackberry Peach Cobbler Give You Another Reason to Smile!

IHOP^® restaurants are celebrating the taste of summer by offering three new pancakes, inspired by the flavors of the season!

·         NEW Blueberry Lemonade: Blueberry pancakes topped with lemonade cream and fresh blueberries.

·         NEW Banana Pudding: Buttermilk pancakes topped with silky banana pudding, sliced fresh bananas, whipped topping, powdered sugar and Nilla® wafers.

·         NEW Blackberry Peach Cobbler: Buttermilk pancakes topped with juicy blackberries, sweet peaches, crunchy honey oat pecan crumbles and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Guests can enjoy their choice of these summer special pancakes either as a short  stack at participating restaurants or everywhere as part of a combination plate, with two eggs, any way they like them, and their choice of crispy bacon, pork sausage links or grilled ham slices, along with IHOP restaurants' signature golden hash browns.

The announcement of these new smile-inducing pancakes coincides with the launch of the new IHOP logo, which now, fittingly, features a smile.

“This year’s Summer Stacks feature fresh, seasonal flavors, but also celebrate an important part of our heritage,” said Kirk Thompson, Vice President, Marketing, International House of Pancakes, LLC. “They’re the perfect complement to our new logo, which also celebrates our 57 year IHOP heritage and promise to keep guests smiling.”

Also, guests can beat the summer heat with the return of two flavors of IHOP restaurants’ most popular Fruit Lemonade Splashers: Watermelon Lemonade and Blueberry Lemonade.

Summer Stacks are available at participating IHOP restaurants for a limited time through July 26.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC
For over 56 years, International House of Pancakes, LLC has been a leader and expert in all things breakfast and a leader in family dining. The chain is highly competitive in its menu offering, serving 65 different signature, made-to-order breakfast options as well as a range of meals under 600 calories. Beyond offering “everything you love about breakfast®,” IHOP® restaurants have a wide selection of popular lunch and dinner items, as well. IHOP restaurants offer guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. As of March 31, 2015, there were 1,650 IHOP restaurants in 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the Philippines and the U.S. Virgin Islands. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House of Pancakes, LLC and its affiliates. International House of Pancakes, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc.

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My Thoughts

My family loved IHop! Its a frequent place we eat, especially when kids get to eat free on weeknights in our area. We were very excited to get to try the new pancakes for the summer.

The new pancakes are:

Blueberry Lemonade

Banana Pudding

Blackberry Peach Cobbler

We tried Blueberry Lemonade and Banana Pudding.

The blueberry lemonade was very tasty. The pancakes have blueberries in them as well and a thick lemon creme on the top. I really liked this combo put together, but I will admit, when I got near the end of eating my pancakes, I pushed the lemon creme off, as I had gotten tired of the rich flavor. But as you can see in my photo, the cook who prepared mine put a lot of lemon creme on. The next time I would request them to go a little lighter when adding it.

We also got the banana pudding pancakes.

This one was really good. My daughter got this for herself, but I stole more then a few bites for review purposes, of course. I think I liked these the best, and the waitress even said this item has been very popular. While it was sweet, it wasn't overly done where I would feel a sugar high after finishing it. There is a light banana creme under the bananas and vanilla wafers.

And the last type of pancake is the blackberry peach cobbler. We didn't try this one, but here is a photo of what it looks like.

We enjoyed our dinner at IHop and I wanted to mention since we dine there a lot, that we did notice a new menu, with several new items on it. As well as a spruced up kids menu. If you're in the mood for some pancakes, give one of these summer stacks a try before they are gone.