How much is Grits at IHOP?
Grits costs $2.50 to $3.25 at IHOP, with the spread reflecting portion or size options and franchise pricing. It carries 180 calories and sits in the Sides section, which lists 4 items in total. Creamy Southern grits, a perfect side to any breakfast. It is the joint most expensive pick in the section, sharing the $2.50 top price with 2 other items. That is close to the 148-calorie average for the section. Measured as cost per portion, it works out to about $1.39 per 100 calories at the listed price. Prices shown are national reference figures for 2026; individual franchises set their own menu pricing.
Grits is useful for customizing a meal around hunger level, macros, or specific flavor pairings. Compare it against the other 3 items in Sides and Full Menu Guide, or see the rest of the under-$7 lineup on the IHOP $6 menu guide. Sides are easiest to optimize by mixing one lighter pick with one indulgent add-on instead of doubling the same style.