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IHOP is a popular American diner chain known for its wide variety of pancakes and breakfast items. The restaurant offers an extensive menu that includes omelets, waffles, French toast, sandwiches, salads, burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta dishes, and numerous sides.

Breakfast options are abundant at IHOP, with choices ranging from classic buttermilk pancakes to more innovative flavors like red velvet or strawberry cheesecake. Other breakfast items include eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, and hash browns. Omelets come in various fillings such as cheese, vegetables, meats, and combinations of these.

IHOP's lunch and dinner options are equally diverse, with choices including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and entrees like steak, seafood, and pasta dishes. Many locations offer a children's menu for kids aged 10 and under, which includes smaller portions of popular items such as pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, and chicken tenders.

The restaurant has undergone several changes since its inception in the early 1950s. IHOP was founded by Al Lapin Jr. and Jerry Lapin with a single location on Los Feliz Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The name "IHOP" comes from the phrase "I Hop," a colloquialism for "Inter-House Pancake House." Over time, the chain expanded to include multiple locations across the United States and internationally.

In addition to its extensive menu offerings, IHOP is also known for its daily specials, seasonal promotions, and limited-time offers. Some popular items that have been featured as limited-time offers include seasonal flavors of pancakes and other desserts, holiday-themed menus, and special deals on certain days of the week.

IHOP has a long history of catering to diverse tastes and dietary requirements. Many locations offer gluten-free options, and some even provide separate gluten-free menus. Additionally, IHOP is part of the DineEquity company, which also operates Applebee's restaurants.