Believe it or not, IHOP has a secret menu, but it isn’t actually recognized as official by the breakfast chain. Many of their secret menu hacks were shared by fans online, and some were so popular that the staff already knew them by name. If you’re looking for ways to change your breakfast game, IHOP is a good starter since their wide variety of menu items gives off enough ingredients to create a secret menu. Check out these secret menu items that you need to try the next time you visit IHOP.
15. IHOP Shake Syrup
IHOP is bringing its signature syrups to a whole new level by asking your server to add an extra drizzle. If you can’t get enough of their classic flavors, this is the perfect way to enjoy them in a rich, blended treat.
14. IHOP Omelette with Cinnamon Dippers
Need a little sweet dough to balance out the savory flavors of your omelette? Here’s a little hack from IHOP: Add Cinnamon Dippers to your omelette order. They are these small circles of munchkin doughnuts with cinnamon flavors in them.
13. IHOP Sauce
Looking for a little more flavor to your omelette or savory Belgian Waffle? Ask your server for an IHOP sauce for any savory dish that you order. The IHOP Sauce is said to be made with just mayonnaise and ketchup, but customers said that it has a little kick to it. No one really knows what’s in IHOP’s special sauce, but it does the job of adding flavor to your dish.
12. IHOP’s Warmed Syrup
Who doesn’t love IHOP’s pancake syrup? That’s one thing that makes their pancakes so popular! While their syrups are ready-made and placed on your tables, you can actually request your server to warm up the syrup. It would give off a taste that’s made even fresher when consumed for breakfast.
11. IHOP’s Ultimate Waffle Stack
In 2018, IHOP debuted The Ultimate Waffle Stack, which they described as a “show-stopper breakfast sandwich.” However, IHOP decided to cut it out from their menu and just offer the components separately. If you find yourself missing this menu item from the past, just order their Belgian Waffles, eggs, bacon, and cheese and try to make your own.
10. IHOP Bananas & Cream Belgian Waffle with Chocolate Chips
Craving for a little dash of chocolate in your usual Bananas & Cream Belgian Waffle order? It’s pretty simple: just order a Bananas & Cream Belgian Waffle and ask your server for a side of chocolate chips. That’s a hack suggested by IHOP during National Waffle Day, so it’s definitely an easy request where most IHOP locations have them.
9. IHOP Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes
One of IHOP’s popular limited-time flavors is the Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes. Unless you live around Morgantown, West Virginia, there’s no way you’re getting these on the menu at your local IHOP. But if you’re really craving them, you can order them off the menu by selecting Buttermilk Pancakes and request a layering with cinnamon spread topped with cream cheese frosting.
8. IHOP Protein Power Pancake Stack
The energizing Protein Power Pancake Stack was actually a limited-time food item on IHOP’s spring 2022 menu. Still, it remains under the breakfast chain’s secret menu item since it’s not plastered on the menu. This breakfast dish features pancakes that are mixed with high-protein ingredients to create a pancake that is enough to give our body the protein that it needs.
7. IHOP Cupcake Pancakes
The Cupcake Pancakes features Buttermilk Pancakes topped with cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, and sprinkles. Sadly, they were removed from the menu, but you can still order them from the kid’s menu — only in smaller portions. With this, we can say that most locations still have the ingredients to create a much bigger one, so you can request them to your server.
6. IHOP Stuffed French Toast Surprise
Craving for a good French Toast to kickstart your day? Ask for the Stuffed French Toast Surprise for a change. It combines IHOP’s layers of regular toast bread with cream cheese and mixed berries. Its healthy berries stuffing between stacked toast breads is the surprise.
5. IHOP Red Velvet White Chocolate Cheesecake Macaroons
Hop on the sweeter side of breakfast when you order the secret Red Velvet White Chocolate Cheesecake Macaroons at IHOP. As expected, they’re not on the menu, so you’d have to ask for them. They feature creamy white chocolate filling sandwiched in red velvet macaroon toppers. It’s the perfect snack after a filling pancake.
4. IHOP Onion and French Fry Omelette
IHOP lets their customers customize their own omelette, and one popular combination that you might have heard of is the Onion and French Fry Omelette. To order this omelette, ask for crunchy onions and French fries to be added to your custom omelette. Try to add a warm syrup for a little bit of a sweet kick.
3. IHOP Roquefort and Pear Soufflé
This unique and somewhat unusual serve at IHOP is included in the breakfast chain’s secret menu. The Roquefort cheese is a tangy and blue cheese made with goat’s milk and is paired with sweet pears. Just ask for this fancy dish to your server and they’ll make it for you, given that they have all of the ingredients in their kitchens.
2. IHOP Steak Tartare
Here’s a little secret when you take a peek at IHOP’s invisible secret menu: They’re serving Steak Tartare. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s like preparing a Philly Cheese Steak. This meat dish features egg yolks, capers, and onions. It’s a pretty gourmet dish to be served at an IHOP so don’t miss your chance to have a taste.
1. IHOP Petagonian Prawn Ceviche
A pancake house serving these gourmet shrimps? Yup, IHOP does occasionally and it consists of prawns that are marinated in citrus juice. If you want to try it, you might have to order in advance by calling four hours before you’re planned visit and they should be able to accommodate your request when it’s available.