IHOP Restaurant - Edmonton

As a rule I avoid chain restaurants and franchises, preferring go explore locally own businesses. However after years since my last visit I had an inexplicable desire to eat breakfast at IHOP. Today is my second visit in as many weeks. First I was surprised at the friendly service. The waitress was very attentive and even seemed to enjoy her work (it was the same person both times) . The food was far from original but it was properly made. My over-easy eggs were cooked just right at both visits. The waitress leaves the coffee pot on each table so there is no waiting for refills. The coffee was definitely the type you'd expect at a fast food restaurant but I've had much worse so it was okay. The prices were very good.. My order was sausage and eggs. It pains me to admit that I enjoyed it. I will still search for a local restaurant before coming to any chain, but for larger groups that a nice bistro can't handle, IHOP is a worthy alternative. At least this IHOP on Gateway Blvd is worth another visit sometime. The photo is not of my sausage and eggs but rather a chocolate pancake my son ordered. Okay I tasted it but I'm old enough to the difference between a meal and a dessert.

This was a super busy location in Edmonton. About a 15- minute wait for a table but no prob as they brought coffee around. Wait staff were all well trained and super friendly. Food was out fast and was really good. Would recommend if you are not in a hurry.

We went to IHOP for brunch and enjoyed our meal. We tried the philly cheese steak and spicy chicken ranch burger. The French vanilla coffee came with free refills.

My husband and I don't have a consensus on this. I want to give it a 4 and he wants to give it a 3. I love the variety, and the food/service is always consistent. He pointed out that it's because it's a chain... and he doesn't like the line. But in my opinion. The line is not too bad. I've watched the operation and I think it's running as efficiently as it possibly can. Good job!

Pretty far location for me, but I was meeting up a few friends for breakfast. The wait was about 30 minutes long as we got there during the morning rush. It is a decent place for some good breafast food. Service/server was pretty fast and friendly. Our food took some time to come out, but the place was so busy so I totally understand. I was pretty full after my meal and left happy! This location is pretty much on par with the location on the Northend. I usually go to the Northend as I live in the area.