Comments on Newly Wed, Newly Bred!: IHOP = International House of Phuckery

Wow! Thanks for sharing this Megan. I recently saw...

2009-11-07T15:01:28.380-06:00

Wow! Thanks for sharing this Megan. I recently saw an ad for their delicious looking eggnog pankcakes and thought I'd take advantage of the Kid's Eat for Free deal next week. Guess I'm not doing that! This will save me the hassle. I'll just go to Denny's or Village Inn. YOU SUCK IHOP!!

I've never ate at IHOP, mainly because there&#...

2009-11-05T15:16:45.788-06:00

I've never ate at IHOP, mainly because there's not one locally. However, I completely understand your frustrations. I've noticed something similar at grocery stores. If you don't pay attention to what they're scanning, you're very well likely paying full price for something you thought was on sale.

Our IHOP here has done stupid things like that bef...

2009-11-05T02:11:33.062-06:00

Our IHOP here has done stupid things like that before too. We had a coupon for one free adult entree with the purchase of one and 2 drinks. We did that, and we had my son's meal. We didn't expect to get his free because of the free adult meal. When we get our bill the waitress said their rule for the coupon is to take off the cheapest item, ok we figure that'd be mine...wrong they took off my sons! We were so ticked off and they said theres nothing they could do

preach it sister!

2009-11-03T13:19:30.870-06:00

preach it sister!

And now we know why that lady works at IHOP.... :...

2009-11-03T12:31:53.804-06:00

And now we know why that lady works at IHOP.... :)

I agree, write to their head office and complain. ...

2009-11-03T11:49:49.980-06:00

I agree, write to their head office and complain. Say things like "we assumed IHOP wanted to be a family friendly restaurant, but this seems quite contrary to that" and perhaps mention that you have a blog that has at least 307 followers (or stalkers as you call them *grin*)... Personally we never eat at IHOP any more. Our three strike and you're out policy for bad service hit the line with them a long time ago.

Now how does that policy make any sense?! You sho...

2009-11-03T07:58:33.827-06:00

Now how does that policy make any sense?!

You should forward your post (or send an email) to their corporate office...

I know it's not comfy to have your undies in a...

2009-11-02T22:22:37.829-06:00

I know it's not comfy to have your undies in a bunch, but I love it when you get all sassy.

I always wonder if they leave the check total as i...

2009-11-02T20:45:33.003-06:00

I always wonder if they leave the check total as is so that the table will know what the proper amount to tip on is (since you should figure tip based on the amount you would have paid, had there been no comp or discount). But if that's the case, why risk an irate customer who is likely to tip less.

Unless it's corporate policy. Which is even more short sighted and counterintuitive.

Oh my goodness! That is terrible. It is exactly wh...

2009-11-02T20:03:54.527-06:00

Oh my goodness! That is terrible. It is exactly what you said - them trying to scam people. Everyone wants the meal for free - but plenty of people will not notice. Sorry your experience was so ridiculous.

I personally prefer Village Inn. Chick-fil-A did ...

2009-11-02T17:43:37.314-06:00

I personally prefer Village Inn. Chick-fil-A did the same thing to me with their free kids meal Tuesday deal. Why on earth would you NOT assume that I want my kids meal free???

That is ridiculous! Who the heck brings kids to a ...

2009-11-02T17:37:40.643-06:00

That is ridiculous! Who the heck brings kids to a kids eat free place and expects to pay for the kids?

Shame on you IHOP!!! Grrrr!!! That is complete cra...

2009-11-02T17:36:36.533-06:00

Shame on you IHOP!!! Grrrr!!! That is complete crap! I hope they get their crap together cause that is ridiculous!

Hi there! My cousi had this same problem at our IH...

2009-11-02T16:29:24.699-06:00

Hi there! My cousi had this same problem at our IHOP. I went with them because they had a Kids Eat Free special going on. At the end of the meal, they assumed the same thing that your waitress did. I don't understand; we had to argue with them until the manager came by. Finally, they took off their meals.

Anyways, I also wanted to let you know that another reason that my family and I won't be going to IHOP is that the company has been exposed for animal cruelty and food safety issues in its supply chain. For more details, please check out: www.humanesociety.org/ihop.

Thank you and just thought you'd be interested to know this.

Thanks,

Emily Spivak