IHOP — Restaurant in Virginia Beach

IHOP, the beloved pancake house, recently played host to a special evening for my wife and me. Celebrating a personal occasion, we ventured into IHOP's welcoming embrace for their signature pancakes and waffles.

Upon arrival, the aroma of sweet, buttery batter set the stage for a delightful dining experience. The pancakes, a classic staple, were a sight to behold – cooked to a perfect golden hue, they were fluffy and soft, melting in the mouth with each bite. The balance of flavors was impeccable, capturing the essence of what makes a pancake truly memorable.

Switching to the waffles, the experience was equally gratifying. They were exceptionally crunchy on the outside, yet soft inside – a textural symphony. The buttery richness in each square of the waffle added a luxurious touch, elevating the simple waffle to a gourmet level. Paired with a light, sweet syrup, it was a dish that could easily become the highlight of any breakfast enthusiast's day.

The pricing at IHOP was reasonable, striking a fine balance between quality and affordability. This added to the overall satisfaction of our meal, making it not just a culinary delight but also a value-for-money experience.

One of the standout features of our visit was the staff. Their friendliness and attentiveness were remarkable, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. They were quick to assist, always with a smile, making us feel valued and taken care of.

However, it wasn't all perfect. A minor, yet notable, downside was the condition of the bathroom. It was somewhat unkempt, detracting from the otherwise spotless reputation of IHOP. This aspect, albeit small, did slightly mar our overall experience.

In conclusion, IHOP remains a top choice for those seeking comfort food in a friendly environment. The quality of the food, combined with the amiable service, makes it a go-to spot for pancake and waffle lovers. While there's room for improvement in maintaining the cleanliness of the facilities, the culinary experience at IHOP is, without doubt, satisfying and...

IHOP always comes thru. I'm ashamed to say, but I'd gone to 2 other places before going to IHOP. One place stopped serving pancakes at 1030 and the other's customer service was so bad in the drive-thru that I just drove off!

I ordered 2 different stacks of pancakes, to go. One was the strawberry banana pancakes and the other was a "special order". I'd ordered the Tres Leches on Harvest Grain pancakes. They we're both delicious!

Although it was packed in there, IHOP took my order and promised me that my food would be ready in 10-15 mins. I paid and went to sit in the car. I went back in after about 10 mins. I was starving and still a little bit angry about my previous 50 mins of trying to commandeer pancakes for my daughter and myself. The gentleman at the counter poked his head out from the mass of people settling their checks, and said, "Your order will be right up, Mrs Jordan". He disappeared into the back and returned with my bag. He began explaining that the reason it took so long was because he wanted to insure that I'd had all of my ingredients packed separately and that they'd given me Harvest Grain pancakes with my special order. Mind you it was still under 15 mins!

When I returned home to eat, I prepared everything....put on my toppings...including honey, because we don't eat syrup...and my whipped cream. I cut into my pancakes, got a huge perfectly stacked little triangle tower, and stuffed them into my mouth! Mmmmm😋 They were still warm and fluffy! Delicious! Thanks IHOP for turning my long and irritating morning into a wonderful "Harvest...

I have never left a restaurant still feeling hungry, and last night, I experienced this for the first time.

I have never felt so rushed and unwanted at a restaurant. Kerry H was my server last night (8/13/24). As soon as we sat down, she asked what we wanted to drink. I am ok, usually with this question, but this was the tell to the start of the evening. When she came back with our drinks, she asked what we wanted to eat. We had not even picked up or glanced at menus at this point. We were in the middle of a conversation. We felt that at that moment, we had to quickly decide on what we wanted before she came back again. She was good at keeping ahead of us on our refills. When we were in the middle of eating, she placed our check on the table. She did not even ask if we wanted anything else. Before she handed us our check, we were talking about ordering more food. That was our sign to get out of the restaurant. My husband was trying to finish his cup of coffee, and she was telling us you could come up here and pay now. It's a new policy that the waitress cashes out the table they waited on. She is lucky my husband was the one who cashed out our bill. If it was me, she wouldn't have gotten the tip she received.

My suggestion is if you come here and you want to enjoy your meal, make sure you ask for another waitress. Plus, do not sit in the first booth to the right as soon as you walk in. It smells like pee. I don't know if that's because we were sitting next to the bathrooms or the people who were in the...