I tried McDonald's $7 and IHOP's $21 breakfast platter. The fast-food chain impressed me, but its pancakes didn't compare.

Joe Opaleski Jan 15, 2024, 13:05 IST

I decided to compare breakfast foods from McDonald's and IHOP.Joe Opaleski

I ordered breakfast at McDonald's and IHOP to see which restaurant offered the tastiest food.
For $7, McDonald's offered a great biscuit, sausage, and hash brown, but its pancakes fell short.

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, so I wanted to see whether the varying prices at different popular chains made a difference.

I decided to compare breakfast foods from fast-food chain McDonald's and restaurant chain IHOP to see which restaurant had a better meal.

Here's how they stacked up.

I started at McDonald’s and ordered a Big Breakfast with Hotcakes.

I got a good amount of breakfast food from McDonald's for only $7.Joe Opaleski

I loved McDonald's breakfast hash brown.Joe Opaleski

I wasn't overly impressed with McDonald's scrambled eggs.Joe Opaleski

McDonald's sausage patty was packed with flavor.Joe Opaleski

McDonald's biscuits were dense and good for a sandwich. Joe Opaleski

I didn't like the texture of McDonald's pancakes.Joe Opaleski

I ordered a meal from IHOP that was the most similar to the one from McDonald's.Joe Opaleski

I was pleasantly surprised by IHOP's hash browns. Joe Opaleski

I wasn't a fan of the scrambled eggs from IHOP. Joe Opaleski

Nothing stood out to me about IHOP's sausage links.Joe Opaleski

I would've enjoyed a breakfast sandwich more than individual sides.Joe Opaleski

I had high hopes for IHOP's pancakes, and they didn't disappoint. Joe Opalieski

McDonald's breakfast was quick and cheap, but IHOP won the battle.Joe Opaleski