IHOP Hits 50 States: That’s a Lot of Pancakes

Travel Blog  •  Jenna Schnuer  •  04.08.09 | 11:13 AM ET

Photo by tacvbo via Flickr (Creative Commons)

While diners, taquerias, clam shacks, bbq shacks and waffle houses are the unofficial official dining establishments of Flyover America, IHOP deserves an honorable mention. There’s something to be said for the easy comfort of knowing exactly what you’re going to get and, Starbucks aside, no chain does it better than IHOP. It’s a nice thing when you’re on the road for a while (or, let’s be honest, slightly tanked after a night out).

As of the April 7 opening of its South Burlington, Vermont pancakery (our word, not theirs), IHOP is now open in each and every one of the 50 states. We raise our forks—loaded with a heaping helping of Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity—in salute.

Tags: Americana, Food, Restaurants, Road Trips, North America, United States, Vermont, News and Briefs

Jenna Schnuer

Freelancer Jenna Schnuer writes about travel, food, culture, books, and life's quirky bits (and bites) for publications including American Way, National Geographic Traveler, Southern Living, and many others. She also co-writes Flyover America, a site filled with quieter stories from around the U.S. Send Jenna an email or, if you're so inclined, follow her on Twitter.


1 Comment for IHOP Hits 50 States: That’s a Lot of Pancakes

bb 04.30.09 | 12:25 AM ET

after watching the news yesterday about the female worker at the Newark DE IHop getting fired - after complaining about sexual harassment by her manager - I have decided to never again enter an IHop establishment.  I hope she wins her lawsuit BIG time, and it sends the message up the ladder.  This is 2009, not 1969!  What’s wrong with this picture?

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