I ordered the same meal from Waffle House and IHOP, and the winner had tasty food for a cheaper price

Megan duBoisJan 12, 2024, 19:51 IST

I decided to compare the same breakfast from Waffle House and IHOP.Megan duBois

I ordered the same breakfast at IHOP and Waffle House to see which chain offered the tastiest food.
IHOP offered smaller portions for a higher price, and the food wasn't worth revisiting anytime soon.

The outside of Waffle House felt very inviting.

I loved the atmosphere of the Waffle House I visited.Megan duBois

At Waffle House, I ordered the All-Star Special with a plain coffee.

Waffle House's menu offered a variety of combinations.Megan duBois

My food came out fast and seemed fresh.

The warmth of the food made it seem like it was just cooked.Megan duBois

Waffle House's waffles were dense but tasty.

Waffle House's waffle had good flavor despite being heavy.Megan duBois

My scrambled eggs were fluffy and flavorful.

The scrambled eggs from Waffle House had great flavor.Megan duBois

The cinnamon-swirl toast was the star of the show.

Waffle House's cinnamon-swirl toast was the best part.Megan duBois

The large portions didn't stop at the bacon.

Although the bacon tasted salty, I still liked its taste and size.Megan duBois

The hash browns at Waffle House were crisp but lacked flavor.

There was more to be desired from Waffle House's hash browns.Megan duBois

Waffle House's breakfast was good overall, but next time I'd like to spice it up a bit.

If I returned to Waffle House, I'd try more complex dishes.Megan duBois

Next, I went to IHOP, and I was hopeful about its breakfast food.

I expected IHOP to be up to par with my expectations.Megan duBois

The breakfast menu at IHOP is filled with combination breakfasts.

For a fair comparison, I ordered a similar meal from IHOP.Megan duBois

IHOP's waffles weren't up to par with Waffle House's.

I was not impressed with the waffle from IHOP.Megan duBois

My eggs were cooked through but I didn't care for the flavor.

I couldn't finish all of my scrambled eggs.Megan duBois

In my opinion, IHOP's bacon was also disappointing.

The small portion of bacon from IHOP left me unimpressed.Megan duBois

The side of hash browns I ordered was just OK.

The hash browns were a little bland for my liking.Megan duBois

Even with its faults, Waffle House was my clear favorite of this chain battle.

I preferred Waffle House's breakfast over IHOP's.Megan duBois

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