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IHOP vs Perkins: Prices, Menu and Which Is Better in 2026
The short answer
IHOP is cheaper on the headline breakfast and open far longer, while Perkins counters with an in-house bakery and a comparable 55 Plus senior menu. A Perkins breakfast platter is listed at $13.98 against $11.75–$13.25 for IHOP's All-Star Special, and Perkins runs roughly $7–$16 overall against IHOP's $3.25–$18.99. Both are family-diner formats, so this is the closest matchup of the five.
IHOP vs Perkins: price comparison
| What | IHOP | Perkins |
|---|---|---|
| Signature breakfastBoth are eggs plus breakfast protein plus sides. | All-Star Special $11.75 - $13.25 | Breakfast platter $13.98 |
| Pancake plate | 13 builds; base buttermilk stack from around $8.99 | Four buttermilk pancakes with sides and meat $15.98 |
| Family sharing option | Family Feasts feed four, roughly $9 per head | Four-serving family breakfast combination $17.48 |
| Senior menu | 55+ menu, smaller portions from $6.99 | 55 Plus menu with smaller portions and lower prices |
| Overall menu range | $3.25 – $18.99 | Roughly $7 – $16 |
| Open 24 hours | 523 of 1064 restaurants | Generally no; conventional daytime into evening hours |
Both sides are national reference figures for June 2026. Every chain listed here is franchised and sets prices locally, so your restaurant may differ. Sources are listed at the foot of this page.
Where IHOP wins
- Cheaper entry point — Two-Egg Breakfast from $5.20
- 24-hour service at roughly half the footprint
- Larger tracked menu at 151 items, including 13 pancake builds
- Much bigger US footprint and location density
Where Perkins wins
- In-house bakery with pies, muffins and cookies to take away
- 55 Plus menu with smaller portions and lower prices
- Family breakfast combo at $17.48 feeds four in one order
- Strong presence and loyal following in the Midwest
The closest matchup of the five
Perkins and IHOP are the same species of restaurant: full-service family diners built around all-day breakfast, with senior menus and family sharing options on both sides. That makes the comparison tighter than IHOP against Waffle House or First Watch. Perkins prices land roughly $7–$16 while IHOP spans $3.25–$18.99, so IHOP reaches both lower and higher on the menu.
Price: IHOP is cheaper where it counts
On the signature plate, Perkins lists a breakfast platter at $13.98 against $11.75–$13.25 for IHOP's All-Star Special. The gap widens at the cheap end — IHOP's Two-Egg Breakfast starts at $5.20 and hashbrowns at $3.25, both below anything comparable on the Perkins list. Perkins' four-pancake plate with sides and meat is $15.98, which is above IHOP's equivalent pancake combos.
Where Perkins genuinely wins: the bakery
Perkins runs an in-house bakery, which IHOP does not. Pies, muffins and cookies are baked on site and sold to take away, and for a lot of regulars that is the reason for the visit rather than the breakfast. If you want a whole pie to bring home alongside a meal, IHOP has no answer to that.
Footprint and hours
IHOP is the larger and more widely available chain. Our directory covers 1064 IHOP restaurants across 40+ states, with 523 listing 24-hour service. Perkins has a smaller US footprint concentrated in the Midwest and generally keeps conventional daytime-into-evening hours. In most markets you are more likely to have an IHOP nearby, and far more likely to find one open late.
Which one to pick
Pick Perkins if the bakery matters, if you are in a Midwest market where it is the established local option, or if the 55 Plus menu suits your table better on the day. Pick IHOP for a cheaper entry-level breakfast, for late-night or overnight service, for pancake variety, or simply because there is one closer to you.
Check the IHOP side yourself
Every IHOP figure on this page comes from our own menu and locations data — 151 tracked items and 1064 US restaurants. You can open the underlying pages here:
IHOP vs Perkins: frequently asked questions
Is Perkins cheaper than IHOP?
Not at the entry level. Perkins runs roughly $7–$16 while IHOP spans $3.25–$18.99, and IHOP's Two-Egg Breakfast starts at $5.20. On the signature plate Perkins lists a breakfast platter at $13.98 against $11.75–$13.25 for IHOP's All-Star Special.
Does Perkins have a senior menu like IHOP?
Yes. Perkins runs a 55 Plus menu with smaller portions and lower prices, closely comparable to IHOP's 55+ menu which starts from $6.99. This is one of the few areas where the two chains match almost directly.
Is Perkins open 24 hours like IHOP?
Generally no. Perkins keeps conventional daytime into evening hours at most locations. IHOP lists 24-hour service at 523 of the 1064 restaurants in our directory, so it is the better option for late-night breakfast.
Does IHOP have a bakery like Perkins?
No. Perkins runs an in-house bakery selling pies, muffins and cookies to take away. IHOP has pies and desserts on the menu but does not operate a retail bakery counter.
Which has more locations, IHOP or Perkins?
IHOP is substantially larger. Our locations directory covers 1064 IHOP restaurants across more than 40 states. Perkins operates a smaller footprint concentrated in the Midwest.
Which is better for feeding a family?
Both offer sharing options. Perkins lists a four-serving family breakfast combination at $17.48. IHOP's Family Feasts feed four at roughly $9 per head, and IHOP also provides a catering calculator for larger groups.
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Sources
Perkins figures were gathered from public menu listings in July 2026 and are reproduced here for comparison only. IHOP Menus is an independent resource and is not affiliated with IHOP, Perkins, or their parent companies. Prices change without notice — confirm with the restaurant before ordering.
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