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IHOP California Menu with Prices
Updated July 29, 2026
California is one of the two largest IHOP states in the country, with 223 restaurants listed across 168 cities — more distinct cities than any other state on this site. Los Angeles and San Diego are tied at the top on restaurant count, with Sacramento close behind and Anaheim and San Jose leading the next tier.
The distinguishing feature of California is breadth rather than depth. Southern California carries the density — the Los Angeles basin, Orange County around Anaheim and Santa Ana, and the Inland Empire around Riverside form a nearly continuous band of restaurants — but the long tail matters just as much, because most of those 168 cities hold a single location. That includes the Central Valley through Fresno and Bakersfield, the Bay Area, and the desert and mountain-pass towns along I-15 and I-40 where an IHOP is often the only sit-down breakfast for miles.
IHOP does not run a separate California menu — every restaurant in the state serves the national lineup, so the items and prices below match what you will find on the full IHOP menu with prices. What changes between states is location density, opening hours and local tax, which is what this page covers.
IHOP California at a Glance
223
Restaurants
168
Cities served
60
Open 24 hours
4.2
Avg Google rating
Counts reflect the 223 CA restaurants listed in our locations database as of July 2026.
Popular IHOP Menu Items in California
All-Star Special™
$11.75 - $13.25
2 eggs, breakfast meat, toast, hashbrowns or grits, waffle — the ultimate IHOP combo.
~1,200 cal
Two-Egg Breakfast
$5.20 - $7.00
2 eggs cooked your way with toast & jelly, hashbrowns or grits.
~450 cal
Egg Breakfast (1 egg)
$4.50 - $5.50
Single egg with toast and your choice of side.
~320 cal
Smothered & Covered Breakfast
$9.50 - $11.00
Eggs with hashbrowns loaded with onions & cheese.
~750 cal
Big Steak Omelette
$18.99
Sirloin steak tips, sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers and melted cheese. Served with pancakes or hashbrowns.
1020
Colorado Omelette
$18.99
Ham, bacon, sausage, onions, peppers, mushrooms and melted American cheese. Served with pancakes or hashbrowns.
1240
Chicken Fajita Omelette
$18.59
Grilled chicken, onions, peppers, tomatoes and jack cheese with a side of salsa. Served with pancakes or hashbrowns.
890
Bacon Temptation Omelette
$17.29
Hickory-smoked bacon, onions and melted American cheese. Served with pancakes or hashbrowns.
1160
Original Buttermilk Pancakes - Full Stack
$11.99
IHOP's world-famous buttermilk pancakes served in a full stack with real whipped butter and maple syrup.
720
Original Buttermilk Pancakes - Short Stack
$9.29
IHOP's world-famous buttermilk pancakes in a short stack with real whipped butter and maple syrup.
460
New York Cheesecake Pancakes - Full Stack
$13.69
Rich cheesecake-inspired pancakes topped with strawberry topping and whipped cream.
880
New York Cheesecake Pancakes - Short Stack
$6.99
Rich cheesecake-inspired pancakes in a short stack with strawberry topping.
480
Prices are national averages for July 2026. Individual California franchises set their own pricing, and city-centre restaurants typically run $1–$3 higher. Confirm on ihop.com or in the IHOP app before ordering.
Where to Find IHOP in California
California has 223 IHOP restaurants spread across 168 cities. These are the busiest markets by restaurant count:
Los Angeles
10 restaurants
San Diego
9 restaurants
Sacramento
8 restaurants
Anaheim
4 restaurants
San Jose
4 restaurants
Bakersfield
3 restaurants
Fresno
3 restaurants
Riverside
3 restaurants
Santa Ana
3 restaurants
Barstow
2 restaurants
Chula Vista
2 restaurants
Escondido
2 restaurants
Browse every California restaurant with addresses, phone numbers and hours on the IHOP California locations directory, or search nationwide from the IHOP near me finder.
What California Diners Should Know
Sales tax varies more than in most states
California's base sales tax rate is 7.25%, but cities and counties layer district taxes on top, pushing the rate in the city of Los Angeles to about 9.5% and higher still in some Bay Area jurisdictions. Note that in California grocery food is generally exempt while restaurant meals are taxable, so the full rate applies to your dine-in check.
SoCal density means real choice
In the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets there is often more than one IHOP within a short drive, which is worth knowing when one restaurant has a long weekend wait. The city pages linked below list the specific restaurants in each market so you can compare hours before setting out.
Menu and pricing are national, not Californian
There is no California menu — no avocado section, no state-specific health menu. Restaurants here serve the same national lineup as everywhere else. What does differ is the price each franchisee sets, and California franchises face higher labour and occupancy costs than most states, which tends to show up at the register.
Ways to Save at IHOP in California
- IHOPPY Hour runs 2–10 PM daily at participating CA restaurants with appetizers and shakes from $5. See the IHOPPY Hour menu.
- 55+ menu offers smaller portions from $6.99 for guests aged 55 and over — details on the IHOP 55+ senior menu.
- Value picks under $7 are collected on the $6 menu page.
- Group orders — Family Feasts feed four for roughly $9 a head. Use the catering calculator for larger parties.
- MyHOP Rewards members get a free birthday pancake stack — see free birthday pancakes.
IHOP California Menu FAQ
How many IHOP locations are in California?
California has 223 IHOP restaurants listed across 168 cities, making it one of the two largest IHOP states. Los Angeles and San Diego have the most, followed by Sacramento, Anaheim and San Jose. The California locations directory lists each restaurant with its address, phone number and hours.
Is there a special California IHOP menu?
No. IHOP serves a single national menu, so California restaurants offer the same pancakes, omelettes, hashbrown bowls and combos as restaurants in any other state. There is no California-exclusive item and no separate regional menu board.
Are IHOP prices higher in California?
Often, yes. Prices are set by individual franchises rather than corporate, and California operators generally face higher labour and rent costs than franchises in lower-cost states, which tends to push menu prices toward the upper end of the national range. The size of the gap varies by market and by restaurant, so check the specific location in the IHOP app rather than assuming a figure.
Which California IHOP locations are open 24 hours?
A portion of them, concentrated in the larger Southern California markets and along the interstate corridors. Overnight service is a per-franchise decision and changes with staffing and season, so confirm on the location listing or in the IHOP app, and call the restaurant if you are planning an overnight visit.
Can I order IHOP delivery in California?
Most California restaurants offer delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, subject to each franchise opting in and to the delivery radius covering your address. Third-party apps typically mark menu items up 15–25% over dine-in prices before fees, so carryout ordered directly in the IHOP app is the cheaper route.
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Sources
- • ihop.com — official menu and pricing
- • restaurants.ihop.com — official restaurant directory
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