My family loves to eat out. We enjoy trying out new restaurants, as well as frequenting our favorites. This past weekend we decided to visit IHOP, an old favorite that we hadn’t been to in awhile. We were looking forward to drinking some hot coffee and enjoying a nice breakfast together as a family. We were also looking forward to trying IHOP’s new Signature Pancakes, a trio of the company’s most popular pancake favorite — Pumpkin, New York Cheesecake, and Carrot Cake.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Made with real pumpkin, spices and crowned with creamy whipped topping. Pumpkin is the perennial #1 selling limited-time offer Signature pancake. Last year IHOP served 3.1 million pumpkin pancakes.
New York Cheesecake Pancakes
Griddled with real cheesecake pieces, then crowned with glazed strawberries and creamy whipped topping. More than 250,000 pounds of cheesecake were used last year for fans of this item.
Carrot Cake Pancakes
Rounding out this season’s offerings is an oatmeal spice pancake recipe featuring a sweet-savory mix of fresh, diced apples, shredded carrots, coconut, raisins, crunchy walnut pieces topped with whipped butter and a drizzle of cream cheese icing.
Starting at $4.99, the new signature pancakes are available at participating IHOP locations nationwide through January 2013.
There were so many yummy items to choose from at IHOP, but the Signature Pancake Combos sounded the best to me.
While we looked over the menu, the kids enjoyed coloring.
I’m not a big fan of really sweet foods, so I decided to try the Pumpkin Pancakes. My Signature Pancake Combo included four pieces of bacon, two eggs, hash browns, and pancakes for only $6.99.
YUM! The Pumpkin Pancakes are seriously to die for. They taste similar to pumpkin bread, but not as sweet. The whipped cream and spices on top, along with regular maple syrup make them just perfect. I can’t wait to try them again soon!
My husband ordered a skillet that came with regular pancakes. He is not a fan of sweets, so he was content with just getting a familiar favorite. He loved his with the butter pecan syrup.
My son wanted to order a Caramel Hot Chocolate as soon as he saw it on the menu. We were shocked at how big it was! He said it was the best hot chocolate he had ever had.
He paired it with strawberry pancakes, bacon, and sausage from the kids menu.
My twin girls shared a cheese omelette and fruit from the kids menu. They gobbled up the omelette in no time! I was surprised that they didn’t eat much of their fruit, but they were stuffed so we took the rest home leftovers.
I found it interesting that their omelettes are made with pancake batter. That’s why they are soooo good! I also like that they tell you how many calories are in each meal.
Our breakfast at IHOP was exactly what we were looking for on our day out as a family. The waitstaff was friendly and the meals were delicious, well-portioned, and affordable. We look forward to going again soon!
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My husband ADORES carrot cake, so I know he’ll want to try those pancakes!
Wow! 250,000 pounds of cheesecake?? That sounds like cheesecake heaven to me.
I saw that they had these new pancakes and I really want to try to have the Pumpkin Pancakes when I go to IHOP next time! They looks so delicious!
I’ve never been to IHOP but if I won the gift card I’d sure try it. Those Pumpkin pancakes sound delish!
Oh this post makes my stomach grumble. Everything looks great and everyone looks so happy. We don’t go out to eat often (our toddler doesn’t sit still) but when we go out for breakfast it’s usually IHOP we choose. It’s family friendly and kiddos love the food. Thanks for the review!
I want to try those New York cheesecake pancakes…oh yummm. Seeing your review has made me hungry this morning
I’d love to try the Pumpkin Pancakes…and the Caramel Hot Chocolate looks absolutely delicious!
Thanks for the review!
Thank you for posting this. I didn’t realize that they came out with all of these seasonal yummy flavors. I think I will be planning a trip there in the near future.
Caramel Hot Chocolate looks so good! I love their kids menu.
My family loves IHOP. My hubby and I usually share because their breakfast meals are so big. I can’t wait to try the Cheesecake pancakes.
Everything looks so good. They just built an IHOP where i live- I have been waiting for years!!
The Caramel Hot Chocolate looks delicious!
Thanks for the review – that Caramel Hot Chocolate looks amazing!
I’d love to try the pumpkin pancakes and the caramel hot chocolate. That sounds so good!
the Caramel Hot Chocolate looks awesome
Their new pancakes sound so delicious, I really want to try the pumpkin and new york cheesecake! I haven’t been to IHOP in ages so I really hope I win, we’d have a great time! Thank you for the review and giveaway!
These look so good and your family is adorable! I definitely have to get in and try the pumpkin pancakes!
Looks good. I love their pumpkin pancakes its one of my favorite things on their menu
I love Ihop’s coffee! Its my fav (beside dunkin donuts)
I would love to win this gift card!!! tyty
It is 11pm now and you made me hungry!
I think I would try the Pumpkin pancakes, not a carrot cake fan.
Gosh, all 3 new varieties look good. I would like to try them all. Yummy!!
I like both the pumpkin and the NY Cheesecake! The past several times we’ve gone, they’ve been out of the cheesecake! I’m keeping my fingers crossed they have them this weekend when we go! LOL BTW the flavored coffee is served in those big huge cups too! My mom usually gets one when we go.
Your description of the pumpkin makes my mouth water and your son drinking the yummy looking Caramel Hot Chocolate I can’t wait to try all of them
those pancakes loos so good, there’s not an iHop where I live, we love to eat there when we travel
that looks delicious.. i love ihop!
I totally have to try the cheesecake pancakes!!!!!
Your review is spot on! I couldn’t agree with you more on this review, I take my grandkids there and they eat and eat until I could almost roll them out the door! Not to mention my husband…what a fatty LOL
The New York Cheesecake pancakes with the glazed strawberries sounds amazing.
You left my mouth watering! This was a great review and I also enjoy going to iHop and the New York Cheesecake pancakes sound so good!
I love pumpkin, so that is my first choice. Thanks for the review and the pics.
Thank you for the review! I had never heard of the Carrot Cake pancakes and now I can’t wait to try them! Thank you also for all the pictures! I love seeing pictures in reviews! =)
We finally have an IHOP close. This review makes me want to revisit my childhood and try the old and NEW favorites.
Great review. Makes me want to go there and try them all.
We love carrot cake and those pancakes look yummy. IHOP has soooo many great choices.
I have never been to Ihop, but after reading the review, I will have to make it a priority.
The pumpkin pancakes sound amazing. The new york cheesecake sound heavenly. I can’t wait to go to iHOP. great review
I have not been to IHop in so long! Those pictures really make me want to go soon! I would love to try all of the new signature pancakes.
The Carrot Cake pancakes sound WONDERFUL!
Everything looks sooooooooo good and I want to try the Carrot Cake mmMMmmMmm!
I also appreciate that they have a lower calorie menu and disclose the calorie info.
I didn’t know that iHop had these other pancakes. I love eat there and I will have to try the pumpkin pancakes.
That caramel hot chocolate looks delicious. In fact, it all looks delicious! I haven’t been to IHOP in a long time.
I sure would have a hard time choosing the pancakes but it would be a toss up between Pumpkin and the Carrot Cake.
Yum sounds like IHOP is going gourmet with the specialty pancakes!
Yum! I love IHOP.
that hot chocolate looks amazing! i will have to keep it in mind next time I go
I love Ihop! It’s one of the few eatout places I dont feel “guilty” about when I’m watching my weight – just an all around filling good old fashioned food with LOTS of options!
I love Ihop!
We went to IHOP after church this Sunday and all the wait staff was in halloween costumes. My kids loved it!
It’s almost 8pm here and after reading this post and seeing all of these food photos I want breakfast from iHop right now! Those Pumpkin pancakes look so delicious too
My mouth is watering. Thanks for the all the pics!
yum! those pumpkin pancakes look delicious.
I’d love to try the pumpkin pancakes and caramel hot chocolate!!! Sounds yummy!!!
I’m not a big fan of flavored pancakes, however, I would be willing to try the pumpkin pancakes. Thanks!
My husband is Irish. Apparently, in Ireland and the UK, people are fascinated with Americans’ obsession with breakfast and ‘breakfast restaurants’. They have obviously never been to an IHOP!
Why WOULDN’T we be obsessed?!
I love punkin pancakes, and chocolate chip ones, too!
It is great to be able to get some healthier food after a night out with friends.
They have really great food and pancake selections are wonderful. I think the kids photos say it all!
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I always had good memories of my family at IHOP and would love to continue with those memories by bringing my son there more often!
Just seeing those photos makes you want breakfast for dinner. Enjoy!
I’m not surprised the Pumpkin pancakes have been the #1 seller. That’s what I’d go for… although the skillet breakfast does look yummy too!
Thanks for the review!! yummmm all of it looks good
I would love to try those new pancakes. Especially the cheesecake onel
I am hungry for pancakes now!
pumpkin pancakes sound grea,t i love pumkin pie so these are probably really good
sibabe64 at ptd dot net
I haven’t been to IHOP for ages! The last time I went, it was still called International House of Pancakes. I would love to try either the pumpkin or the carrot cake ones. Yes, their meals are huge so I would definitely end up with leftovers. And hot chocolate would be my beverage, and given the size, that alone may fill me up.
Unfortunately, hubby is not a big restaurant person so if I win, I’d most likely take
my daughter and her friend.