IHOP

We ordered from the app to pick up at this location. My husband walked in to get our order and heard a waitress tell another waitress “we don’t have gluten free” what should I do? And the other waitress replied “give them regular” then the one waitress turned to my husband and asked how she could help him and he said he was there to pick up an order and she said oh this is your order and my husband asked if he just overheard the one waitress to just give us regular and the waitress replied yes...needless to say, not only does this location not have gluten free, they have total disregard for people’s food allergies. The whole thing was a fiasco. We ended up getting a refund and will not be going to ihop again. Oh, and we went over to Waffle House to see if they had gluten free items like the app implies and they do not have gluten free items either.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

IHOP states their menu is gluten friendly not gluten free. All items are cooked on shared equipment and zero items on the menu are actually gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

No

IHOP is sneaky in that they put pancake batter even in their omelettes to make the eggs fluffier! Make sure you specify you are gluten free and need freshly cracked eggs before assuming your omelette is fine.

This one was tricky. No gf menu...they had NO understanding of what I needed...in fact our waitress said no at first like they wouldn't do it. Had to give them step by step directions, but it turned out okay. Didn't get sick at all. Remember to order shelled eggs as they put pancake batter in their eggs to make them fluffy!

Gluten free breakfast

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Don’t bother sitting down, they don’t even stock the Gluten-free buns or bread they list on the menu. GF pancakes are soggy, grainy texture. Staff is also hit or miss, sadly. Disappointing.

I was happy to see that IHOP was offering “gluten-friendly” options. May not work for strict GF but can for me. Delicious pancakes plus have turkey bacon.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

My server was very helpful when I communicated our “allergy.” She took extra precautions, asked the kitchen and managers questions she was unsure about, and we heard her remind people in the back multiple times. Am I 100% sure there was no cross contamination? Nope. Would I eat here regularly? Nope. BUT I didn’t get sick and I think she genuinely cared about us and did the best she could.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Not sure if they prepare the food in a Gluten Free designated area in kitchen or not, but if you are just gluten sensitive the GF Belgium Waffle is delicious!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent