Originally Posted by
Sweet Willie
(bolding mine) this alone is the key aspect of the OP's inquiry, IHOP should be the place to go in this instance.
I disagree with your other statements, independent greasy spoons are always the way to go in my book, even if the meal doesn't live up to my expectations (rare), I still personally far prefer to spend my money at independent restaurants vrs chains.
I prefer the great local haunt to the chain as well, but there are limitations there. It depends on the city. Here in L.A., we have an amazing selection of awesome breakfast places (Firehouse, Basix and Griddle Cafe immediately come to mind), but those are limited by the fact that they aren't 24 hours and often don't even serve breakfast the whole day. Also, the independent place is often not big enough to handle such groups.
Originally Posted by
CMK10
I actually like IHOP. You get a lot of food and the bang for your buck is not bad. The coffee is tolerable, service is usually alright, the menu is huge with a lot of choices and as far as pancakes go, they're quite good. Plus, when I went to Arizona State around finals they stayed open 24 hours, had free Wifi (back when that meant something) and gave students specials so they have a special place in my heart.
Their coffee is much better than it used to be. They used to serve coffee that was on par with FreshBrew Journeys (look on the United forum if you want to get some insight on that). They improved significantly a couple years ago.
I've actually been to that IHOP just off the 10 in Ahwatukee, near ASU. The sign on the front telling people that they can't carry their guns inside is hilarious.
Originally Posted by
missydarlin
I go for the butter pecan syrup...preferably served atop harvest grain and nut pancakes.
MMMM!
SACRILEGE! One must ALWAYS go for Boysenberry.
Originally Posted by
Doc Savage
Be sure to dine at a Denny's while you are here so you can make the ultimate comparison.
Actually, don't. We want these people to come back and spend their money here - not get scared away by Denny's