IHOP to Give Away Free Pancakes in February

by Jordan Yerman | December 25, 2008 at 10:37 am

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Mark your calendars, pancake enthusiasts.... in honor of National Pancake Day (not a stat holiday, alas) IHOP (International House of Pancakes) will be giving away free pancakes during the breakfast hours, requesting that customers donate the price of the pancakes to local charities.

I found this story almost by mistake, as the LA Times ran a quick story about people Googling "IHOP":

The No. 1 search term on Google this morning is "ihop," as in the International House of Pancakes. Apparently breakfast is on the table, just not the one folks have at home. Mom not mixing up a fresh batch? No matter, just jump in the SUV and head to IHOP, Waffle House (No. 9) or Denny's (No. 10).

Late to the game, LA Times! The #1 term for most of the morning was "iTunes", since so many people got a you-know-what for Christmas.

Still, I bet Sean Gallagher, who wrote the article quoted above, was actually doing something non-web-related during the wee hours of the morning (PST), so he has a valid excuse.

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rpshen

at 06:47 on December 29th, 2008

mmm pancakes! For a good cause too.

cannellfan

at 07:21 on December 29th, 2008

Nice for them to do this, but I doubt I'll be going back to them anytime soon after the poor service and low-quality food I've had the past couple of visits.

Stashaholic

at 07:58 on December 29th, 2008

My first trip ever to IHOP!

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turtlemom4bacon

at 09:10 on December 29th, 2008

The Blueberry-lemon coffee cake pancakes are the BEST!!!!

supernaut

at 09:36 on December 29th, 2008

I was on holiday in San Francisco in september '08 when I shooted this pic. That is probably the best breakfast I had in my life! Here in Italy now I miss these amazing american breakfast!

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The Daily Planet

at 10:20 on December 29th, 2008

Recently, and as a visiting Canadian, while having provided great service, IHOP's was truly, the nastiest (mass-produced-out-of-a-can) food I have ever eaten. Culture indeed. Mind you, and while their socks could easily be pulled up relative to providing quality product, as an extension of the great service experienced, I think it's dandy they're encouraging that charity thing.

antonio prado

at 10:03 on December 29th, 2008

please don't use this photo for advertisement, i know that my photo is not that great, but just in case...support this (CC)

http://creativecommons.org/

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Elijah Merchan

at 10:24 on December 29th, 2008

I took this photograph at the ihop in Foster City California. This is an HDR (high dynamic range) shot which is basically three images of different exposures fused together.

-Elijah Merchán

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atsung168

at 11:36 on December 29th, 2008

Yummy!

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justinn

at 17:46 on December 29th, 2008

Pumpkin pancakes @ IHOP (City of Industry CA)

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faridee

at 18:31 on December 29th, 2008

I was in Denver for a weekend trip to see Opeth at the Ogden Theatre, we flew all the way from Mexico City and you bet it was tiring. We enjoyed a delightful breakfast @ IHoP, sure gave me enough energy for headbanging the whole concert :). Too bad we only have one in Mexico City and too far from my place.

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mehyder

at 21:08 on December 29th, 2008

I took this picture at the IHOP in Cocoa Beach, FL. Service and food were excellant.

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cbb4104

at 09:55 on December 30th, 2008

I went out to San Francisco to see my friend Sarah in Sept 2008. One of the main purposes to go was to have breakfast with Sarah at IHOP. It was great! I'm the guy jumping in front of IHOP in the picture set here. More pics on my Flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisandbabs/sets/72157600924618872/