Last Updated on January 31, 2023 by Jim Edwards
Do you love IHOP and want to know about their secret menu items that make the menu even tastier? If so, read on…
IHOP is known for their scrumptious buttermilk pancakes. In 1958, when the first one was opened in Los Angeles, it was first established as the International House of Pancakes.
In 1978 they began using the acronym IHOP, and that is what everyone knows them as. You can enjoy a delicious breakfast at any time of the day. In 1992 the 500th iHop was open for business, and by 1993 each iHop restaurant was averaging over one million dollars in sales per year. In 2001, the franchise opened its 1,000th location which was in Utah.
After over sixty years in business, IHOP is still going strong. We still know them for their wonderful pancakes, but they have a full menu; overflowing with amazing food that will satisfy your taste buds. iHop serves; omelettes, burritos, Belgian waffles, steak burgers, chicken sandwiches, appetizers, salads, and much more. With as many delicious options and combinations, you know there is a “secret-menu” out there.
Today, we are going to explore the secret (or not so secret) menu. iHop’s secret menu is a little strange and not at all what you think it will be.
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Our Favorite IHOP Secret Menu Items
Cinn-A-Stacks
It disappointed patrons when iHop removed Cinn-A-Stacks from the regular menu. But have no fear, you can still order the delicious item. The cinnamon spread that is used on the Cinn-A-Stack is the same spread that is used for their Cinnamon Swirl French Toast.
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Take care of your Cinn-A-Stack craving by ordering iHop’s buttermilk pancakes with the cinnamon spread. As long as the server and the cook are familiar with the recipe, they can create specialty item.
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Warm Syrup Hack
What is better than butter and syrup on your stack of iHop pancakes? Whipped cream? Strawberries? Mixed Berries? How about nice warm syrup? The easiest secret menu item on the list! As your server to warm up your favorite flavor of iHop syrup. It’s that easy, and really no secret.
Kids’ Menu
A not so secret, secret menu item; the kids’ menu. Yes, it says it is for ages 12 and under, but they will not stop you from ordering off of the kids’ menu. Sometimes you are just not overly hungry and you want a smaller portion of food. Maybe you want to relive your childhood and have one of your favorites. Be a kid again and order the Funny Face pancake combo or maybe a jr. chicken strip dinner! Enjoy the foods you absolutely loved as a kid!
Onion and French Fry Omelet
How about a new twist on breakfast and lunch; together? I do not know how many times I have visited a similar style of restaurant; one that serves breakfast anytime, and couldn’t decide if I want breakfast or lunch. Well, on iHop’s secret menu, you can have breakfast and lunch together; with a twist. Order the onion and french fry omelet. A little salty, crunchy, and unique.
A fluffy omelet with onion and french fries tucked inside. Potato and eggs are like peanut butter and jelly; they have always been an impressive combination. Take it a step further and add ham or bacon. Just talking about it is making my mouth water!
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Spinach and Asparagus Risotto
Let us now take a trip to Italy with the next secret menu item from iHop. Spinach and Asparagus Risotto. Definitely not a dish you would expect from an establishment that is famous for its buttermilk pancakes. The Risotto is a healthy alternative. They cook it in lemon broth! A tasty treat for Italian food lovers.
Patagonian Prawn Ceviche
Seafood! Who doesn’t love seafood, at least, occasionally? With this secret menu item, you will need to call iHop about four hours ahead of time, to place your order. Another extremely unique secret menu item from a pancake house. Order as an appetizer or as a main dish.
Ceviche is fresh fish or shrimp cooked in lime (or lemon) juice with other spices, such as; chili peppers, onions, salt, and coriander.
Steak Tartare
For all of those Philly cheese steak lovers out there, here is a new twist from iHop’s secret menu; steak tartare. Traditionally steak tartare is made with raw beef that is chopped by hand. They then served it with onions, peppers, capers, Worcestershire sauce, and other tasty seasonings.
At IHOP, they season the steak tartare with onions, capers, and egg yolks. They prepare it similar to their Philly cheese steak. When ordering this scrumptious dish, simply ask for their tartare preparation of their Philly cheese steak.
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Roquefort Pear Souffle
IHOP and French food, sounds crazy! But the next secret menu item is just that; French. Roquefort and Pear Souffle. If you are a fan of blue cheese and want something unique, you can achieve it at iHop.
In easy terms, this is a pear and blue cheese souffle. Yet another secret menu item that doesn’t fit with iHop. If you want something besides delicious buttermilk pancakes, omelettes, or burgers; take a chance with the Roquefort Pear Souffle.
Red Velvet White Chocolate Cheesecake Macaroons
Yum! Yum! The final secret menu item from iHop is the most tempting and tasty. Red Velvet White Chocolate Cheesecake Macaroons. No matter what you choose to have for lunch or dinner (even breakfast), these are the perfect ending to your meal. Topped with a delicate gold foil, they melt in your mouth, and are the perfect dose of sweetness. There is no better dessert out there!
Video: IHOP’s Secret Menu
This video shows you these items so you can see them and also how they taste. Warning, if you watch it will probably make you hungry and you will probably go eat some IHOP pancakes soon!
At least that’s what I did after I watched it!
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In Summary
IHOP has been around for over 60 years and has an amazing, large variety of food on their menu. If you wanted to sit down with a menu and be creative, you could come up with some delicious secret menu items of your own.
There are hundreds of options to choose from and that you could put together. If you are like me, a creature of habit, you order the same thing from the restaurant every time that you eat. You have your absolute favorites, and it is not very often that you will order something different.
Enjoy these secret menu items from IHOP, or be creative and create your own! And we also wrote about our favorite regular IHOP Menu Items.
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Image Credit: “breakfast at ihop” by waferboard is licensed under CC BY 2.0
I’m Jim Edwards and I started this website to share my love of Junk Food. We cover new junk food, desserts, snack foods, fast food secret menus, candy (of course!) and other related news. We love trying “secret menus” at restaurants. And we love trying new products too. So, we are trying to have some fun with our hobby and share some useful information with you, our community. Please feel to send us your suggestions and feedback through the contact form. And if you have products you would like us to try, let us know…!
