IHOP

On June 8, 2022 a friend, and I, went to IHOP, Montanus Drive, Culpeper, VA for breakfast. We had an attentive waiter, Ricky, and most of the food was good except for the bacon. It was hardly cooked. My friend ate the bacon, and told me, the next day, that it made her sick. I did not eat the bacon. Yes, we should have brought the barely cooked bacon to the attention of the waiter. This is the first issue I've ever had with IHOP.

By far the worst service I have ever experienced at any restaurant. The woman who seated us didn’t acknowledge us as we walked in. She was in mid argument with another employee. She grabbed two menus and started to walk away without a word to us. Normally, we would have left the restaurant but there are not many food choices so late at night. She took our orders and while we waited I went to the restroom. The restroom was an adventure. A tp and white goo hurricane must have came through. Some one thought it was funny to put goo on the floor along with every nob and door handle. I returned to our table to wait and soon after our food arrived.
The food was fine with one exception. My boyfriends food was cold. He ordered chicken and waffles. The waffles were not warm enough to melt butter. Our waitress came back once to see if the food was ok and that was it. No refills, no check. We walked to the register to pay. As we left the building, our waitress comes in from outside, walks past us without a word or eye contact. No good byes, have a nice nights, or thank you. Not even a don’t let the door hit you on the rear on your way out.
We know this is not fine dining but there is no reason for an experience to be this bad. No more IHOP.

Went on Christmas Day it seemed like the staff was being held hostage. As we headed in to IHOP I heard a groan. I interpreted it as oh great there are more people.
Our waiter’s first interaction with us was him telling us he had an ulcer. Then it seemed like everything was difficult for him to do. If you are sick stay home! If IHOP is making you work file a complaint.

Went here for brunch last weekend. Great food! Had to wait to be seated, but not for long. I had the brioche french toast and scambled eggs with cheese and bacon! Yummy! My 2 friends had the chicken and waffle which looked delicious as well. Thanks IHOP!

Passing through town and stopped in — we had great service and the food was tasty and hot. Derek was our server and he was quick with our orders and drinks — really made sure we had everything we needed and checked in regularly.

After enjoying several nice IHOP dinners, two visits with the same server have made me hate the thought of returning. Kayla seemed unable to bring any orders correctly, deliver hot food, or remember simple requests for silverware, placemats, etc. With so many pleasant, competent servers we have encountered here, it’s sad to have one person be so bad that the whole restaurant gets crossed off my list.

We popped in for a quick breakfast today, and IHOP, unfortunately, had a different schedule in mind. We sat for a good 5 to 10 minutes before anyone even came to the table, they weren’t very busy and 6 servers were on duty. After our orders were taken it was another 30 minutes before we saw them, and they were cold when they finally came. Usually I just vote with my wallet, which I’ll do now, but this experience was bad enough that I thought I’d share.

Service was good for showing up at midnight!!! Cooks must’ve been sleeping… Caesar salad without cheese or garlic bread… Disappointed had to bring it back to fix that…

It seems that iHop has been losing their touch, they have switched from Coca-​Cola products to Pepsi and that has disappointed me.
Also their food is starting to taste slightly different.

IHOP will always be a favorite as it brings back good memories at various stages in life. Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity? Come on! Who doesn’t love that enthusiasm over pancakes?
We stopped in at the IHOP in Culpeper on our way to Lynchburg, very much in need of sustenance. The service was impeccable. Our server was so sweet and got everything in our order right. The food was delivered hot and wonderful! Love their pancakes and chicken fried steak with eggs. Num! Good ol’ diner food is everyone’s secret love.

I know I said that I’d never darken the doors of this specific IHOP location again, but after enjoying yet another wonderful free movie at the Library of Congress theatre («Thunderball» with Sean Connery as good old James Bond) last night, we were peckish & looking to have something besides fast food after 10 p.m. So stopped in at IHOP (after a very long hiatus from the place), but vowing NOT to order anything that might have hit the fryer. There were just two other tables besides us, & it was obvious that the place had already been thoroughly cleaned & set up for the next day.
Hubby had an American Cheese Omelet; I a Corned Beef Hash & Cheese Omelet — both with Buttermilk Pancakes on the side. One water; one iced tea — both with lemon. Everything was piping hot, properly cooked, & spot on. It actually was a nice fresh late-​night meal.
Server was friendly — promptly offering & then bringing hot sauce for my omelet; several fresh lemon wedges brought separately in a dish for us to add our own, etc., etc.
Prices for omelets here seem to have currently plateaued at just shy of $ 10. All of the omelets were $ 9 & change. Still seems a bit pricey to me, but I do have to admit that both of our omelets were chock full of what they were supposed to be chock full of, & the pancakes were nice & fluffy.
Bottom line: We’ll be back. But I still will NOT order anything that might even marginally have come in contact with a fryer.. ..

Went late night after a school function and had a great experience. Server w excellent and food was very fresh and hot and came out in a timely manner. Eggs were cooked perfectly and pancakes were very good. Seems a bit pricey on OJ.

We have been here enough times that I’ve lost count. It doesn’t matter what time day or night we have been there.
I can’t remember a time that I have been unhappy with the staff.
Everything that I have ever ordered has been as described. It is what it is.