I ordered the same breakfast at IHOP and Perkins. The winning chain was better in almost every department

Amena AhmedApr 28, 2024, 18:04 IST

I ordered the same breakfast at IHOP and Perkins to see which one was better.Amena Ahmed

I ordered breakfast at IHOP and Perkins to see which restaurant offered the tastiest food.
IHOP's pancakes exceeded my expectations, but I wasn't a huge fan of its French toast or eggs.

Over the past few years, the demand for breakfast restaurants and diners has grown as more people opt to go out for their morning meals. But not every breakfast restaurant provides the same value for the price.

To find the best breakfast in my area, I ordered the same meal — pancakes, eggs, bacon, and French toast — at both IHOP and Perkins Restaurant and Bakery.

Turns out, the bigger chain isn't always better.

I started at IHOP, a chain I’m familiar with.

I'd been to IHOP plenty of times before.Amena Ahmed

IHOP looked pretty empty, and the service was fast.

There weren't many diners at IHOP.Amena Ahmed

I ordered the 2 x 2 x 2 meal and French toast.

I ordered pancakes, bacon, eggs, and French toast.Amena Ahmed

I had high expectations for the pancakes, and they didn’t disappoint.

The pancakes were satisfying and fluffy.Amena Ahmed

I wasn’t a fan of IHOP’s scrambled eggs.

IHOP's scrambled eggs had a flavor I didn't enjoy.Amena Ahmed

The bacon from IHOP wasn’t as crispy as I wanted it to be.

I loved the flavor of the bacon at IHOP, but wished it had more crunch.Amena Ahmed

The Thick 'N Fluffy classic French toast was massive but seemed undercooked.

The French toast at IHOP was mushy.Amena Ahmed

Next, I went to Perkins.

I wasn't super familar with the menu items at Perkins.Amena Ahmed

Perkins was packed when I walked in.

Though Perkins was busy, I didn't have to wait long to be seated. Amena Ahmed

I ordered the Magnificent Seven and brioche French toast at Perkins.

I received pancakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns, and French toast at Perkins. Amena Ahmed

The pancakes from Perkins were just OK.

The pancakes at Perkins were nice, but I wished they were more buttery.Amena Ahmed

The eggs were delicious.

The eggs at Perkins were tasty.Amena Ahmed

I loved how Perkins' bacon was super crispy.

The bacon at Perkins was cooked perfectly.Amena Ahmed

The brioche French toast was very satisfying.

The brioche French toast at Perkins was deliciously sweet.Amena Ahmed

Perkins was the clear winner.

I loved my meal at Perkins, especially the French toast.Amena Ahmed

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