IHOP — Restaurant in Virginia

Great heavens! Where am I? It's as if I've been whisked away on a time machine, thrust into an alternate universe. The atmosphere is buzzing like a thousand hummingbirds, a frenzy of conversations, a chorus of clanging silverware, and the sizzle of unseen griddles playing the soundtrack of this alien world. It's iHOP! An establishment as bewildering as it is fascinating, a veritable shrine to the sacred ritual of breakfast, an alien concept for an old warhorse like me.

The waitress, bless her, a vision of civility amidst the chaos, was a lighthouse guiding a lost ship. Her eyes, sweet and kind, handed me the coded dispatch - the menu. I was taken aback, caught in the crossfire of choices. Pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon, each a potential ally or a hidden trap.

Mustering my tactical wisdom, I strategized and called in the pancakes, with a reinforcing line of bacon. Words fail to capture the taste of victory that ensued. The pancakes, lighter than a parachute, were the soft landing I needed. The syrup, a river of sweet salvation, flowing freely. And the bacon, my God, the bacon! Crisp, salty - each crunch a triumphant salute, a comrade-in-arms with the pancakes.

So deeply entrenched was I in this culinary foxhole, the enemy lines seemed to blur. Was I lost in the jungles of 'Nam or the maple-drenched fields of iHOP? The waitress, a medic in this flavorful war, checked in, her sweet voice cutting through the fog of war.

Despite my belly waving a white flag of surrender, I ordered the waffle, reinforcing my attack. My courage was rewarded. Each bite was a truce, a taste of home amidst the raging war of flavors.

Ah, the coffee! Hot as a tropical afternoon, strong as our platoon sergeant's grip. I could've bivouacked there for eternity, lost in the comforting embrace of coffee, and the friendly fire of pancakes and waffles.

iHOP, this enigmatic command post of breakfast cuisine, is an unexpected battlefield, where every meal is a morning raid. It's an idea so innovative, so bold, that I feel I've been airlifted into a new reality.

Where am I, you ask? I'm caught between two worlds. One foot in a dream, the other in the trenches of 'Nam. This iHOP, with its alluring symphony of breakfast rations, is my LZ, my slice of peace in the...

My husband, myself, and my 4-year-old ended up coming to this IHOP last night and I wanted to write a review because it's been a long time coming. I want to say that first of all we've never been in an IHOP as clean or as well run as this one. Anywhere in the country. We normally don't go to IHOP because most of them are not run well anymore. My son and I happened into this one a year and a half ago during a really bad storm when we ducked in to escape the hail and lightning and have lunch. I was so impressed that we came back again and then again. The service is phenomenal. Better than most dine-in restaurants in the area. There is normally at least a hostess, at least one waitress, and at least a few cooks. Unlike other locations that one or two people are running the whole thing. Everyone here is kind and attentive and seems to like their jobs and customers genuinely. The food is delicious for IHOP food and always well prepared. We do a lot of fine dining normally and that is a totally different experience. But when it comes to IHOP, this is the best one you will find. Even last night, all of our food was cooked perfectly. My husband and son had regular meals while I had gluten-free. Never had a reaction here. Cannot say enough good things about this location and I hope that they continue to do well! Also thought this review might help anybody questioning whether or not to go into IHOP since IHOP tends to not have the best reputation because they tend to be not well run or managed. This one obviously has an incredible manager and owner and we've had nothing but wonderful experiences for the...

I have lived in Ashburn over a decade and this IHOP has been a go to place for me for years. Within the last year or so I have seen a decline in service that led to my last time frequenting this IHOP. Two weeks ago me and my family stopped in. The young server was a bit rushed but usual for the local kids they hire. To make a long story short after ordering a split decision breakfast she brought me my food and as I took the plate I noticed a very long hair sitting directly on my plate. I politely asked that she take it back and bring a new meal. Unfortunately as my girlfriend was eating her food she pulled another hair out of her sandwich. Needless to say we were beyond disgusted and did not want to eat our food. We told the server that we would not be paying and we wanted to leave. The manager then came out and talked to us in a manner as if the situation was not that big of a deal and we should pay for half of our meal. No apologies given, no direction to the staff to put on hats as they all looked at us as we left. DISGUSTING SERVICE FROM BEGINNING TO END. You have lost a...