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Pancakes and Recipes at IHOP

Discover the delicious pancakes that made IHOP famous.

Updated: April 26, 2026

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What Makes IHOP Pancakes Different

IHOP's Original Buttermilk Pancakes are mixed fresh in-store from a buttermilk-based batter with eggs, flour, sugar, leavening and oil. They are cooked on a flat-top griddle at about 375°F until golden and served with a scoop of whipped real butter.

How To Order Yours At IHOP

Pancakes are sold à la carte (3 stack for around $5.99), in combos with eggs and meat (2 x 2 x 2 starting around $9.99) or as part of Family Feasts that bring 8 to 16 cakes for sharing. You can swap Original for Strawberry, Chocolate Chip or seasonal varieties.

How To Save Money On Pancakes

Sign up for MyHOP Rewards to get a free welcome stack on signup plus a free birthday stack — that is roughly $12 of free pancakes per year. The all-you-can-eat pancake promo (when running) lets you refill the stack for one fixed price under $8.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in IHOP's pancake batter?

IHOP's pancake batter contains buttermilk, eggs, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and a small amount of oil. The exact ratios are a trade secret, but copycat recipes use about 1.5 cups buttermilk per cup of flour.

Are IHOP pancakes made fresh in store?

Yes — IHOP mixes pancake batter fresh in each restaurant from dry mix and liquid ingredients, then ladles each pancake to order on the griddle. They are not pre-cooked or frozen.

Can I buy IHOP pancake mix to make at home?

IHOP at Home pancake mix is sold at major US grocery chains in roughly 2 lb boxes for $4–$6. It uses the same buttermilk base, though the in-store griddle and butter finish account for some of the restaurant texture.

How many pancakes are in an IHOP short stack?

A short stack is 3 Original Buttermilk Pancakes; a full stack is 5. Combo orders typically pair 2 pancakes with eggs and meat. Family Feasts bring 8 or more pancakes per pack.

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