Yup IHOP prices have been going up (omelette with three buttermilk pancakes, coffee etc)
When traveling I have gone to (none of these are in my area, Boston):
Bob Evans—not too bad
Waffle House—OK but can seem slightly overpriced
Eat n Park—OH, WV, PA, breakfast buffet
IHOP has always been grossly overpriced for what they deliver, but they have their devotees anyway.
This is my reason I don't use McD's.
I only have one problem with IHOP: they don’t use real maple syrup. If they did that, even if they charged extra for the real stuff...I’d go there much more often, and pay the extra.
Here on Long Island, some diners have notes on the menus telling customers that “pancake syrup” (corn syrup) will be served, but for an extra $1.25, you can get the real maple syrup. I pay.
I have been considering bringing my own to IHOP, but I never seem to think of it when I’m in the mood for a short stack.
Regards,