Southern California - Thanks m.e.!

http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/index.html (http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/pancake-day-details.html)

Free pancakes!!

Are you serving them personally? Or will you be greeting people at the door? I'll even come to the one in Glendale!

Edit: Damn. I'm on a plane that day.

Nice!

M.E., Tuesday is no good for me, can you give me my free pancakes another day? Can I have the corn cakes?

Since they're celebrating a week late, thank God I'm not swearing off pancakes for Lent! :D

Thanks, M.E.! :D

Apple pie (ride) on Sunday followed by pancakes on Tuesday!

That's a lot of pancakes

I don't get it, why is M.E. responsible for this?

(i'm lost on this one...)

(edit: oh, nevermind, got it. Cool.)

If it's within the rules, I'd like the buckwheat pancakes please. Oh, don't need any for Vicki, she'll probably just nibble on mine. And Hillary wants the chocolate chip ones, but not the children's menu kind with all the whip cream...she just likes the regular stack. (no powdered sugar..she always forgets to mention that when she orders at IHOP.)

Oh...and a milk for Hilly.

thanks, M.E.

Sheldon

Heh IHOP. Where one pancake (Harvest N Grain) is equivalent to my regular breakfast. :( Plus their refusal to provide nutrition information, and their ridiculous explanation really irks me.

Heh IHOP. Where one pancake (Harvest N Grain) is equivalent to my regular breakfast. :( Plus their refusal to provide nutrition information, and their ridiculous explanation really irks me.Something like this except from the company? http://www.thedailyplate.com/nutrition-calories/food/ihop. Seems ok to me. You're not supposed to eat them for breakfast everyday... you interleave them with steak-n-eggs. :D

(I'm not a calorie counter; but 1 pancake @180cal seems comparable to a slice of bread @100cal)

Something like this except from the company? http://www.thedailyplate.com/nutrition-calories/food/ihop. Seems ok to me. You're not supposed to eat them for breakfast everyday... you interleave them with steak-n-eggs. :D

(I'm not a calorie counter; but 1 pancake @180cal seems comparable to a slice of bread @100cal)
Well first that information is highly suspect since those website just take it from each other, and who knows how originally it was created. Second other websites actually list weight of the pancake, and thy assume it's about 65 grams. Actual pancake is around 110 grams, so extrapolating the actual caloric value is 309. Now most people just say "... pancakes". So by default they put crap load of syrup and butter on top of it. That adds another 300-400 calories (conservatively). Harvest N Grain dish has 4 pancakes so in all total it's about 1500-1700 calories (if you include syrup and butter).
I realize it's not an every day thing, although I have known people who go there almost every day. It's just the way they treat their customers like complete idiots. To paraphrase "We are not posting the information because our selection just varies so much and can be customized, and we believe our customers can make a healthy choice." Which is complete bull ****, since most customers have no idea how many calories are actually contained in what they eat. Plus if Red Robin can have nutritional information, IHOP can do it also. They just don't want to because they are afraid if people find out how unhealthy their stuff actually is they will stop going.

Something like this except from the company? http://www.thedailyplate.com/nutrition-calories/food/ihop. Seems ok to me. You're not supposed to eat them for breakfast everyday... you interleave them with steak-n-eggs. :D

(I'm not a calorie counter; but 1 pancake @180cal seems comparable to a slice of bread @100cal)

That site is funny....

There are 110 calories in the IHOP Pancakes, Buttermilk.

If you choose the Butter instead, you would save about 30 calories.

Well first that information is highly suspect since those website just take it from each other, and who knows how originally it was created. Second other websites actually list weight of the pancake, and thy assume it's about 65 grams. Actual pancake is around 110 grams, so extrapolating the actual caloric value is 309. Now most people just say "... pancakes". So by default they put crap load of syrup and butter on top of it. That adds another 300-400 calories (conservatively). Harvest N Grain dish has 4 pancakes so in all total it's about 1500-1700 calories (if you include syrup and butter).
I realize it's not an every day thing, although I have known people who go there almost every day. It's just the way they treat their customers like complete idiots. To paraphrase "We are not posting the information because our selection just varies so much and can be customized, and we believe our customers can make a healthy choice." Which is complete bull ****, since most customers have no idea how many calories are actually contained in what they eat. Plus if Red Robin can have nutritional information, IHOP can do it also. They just don't want to because they are afraid if people find out how unhealthy their stuff actually is they will stop going.

You should really have more faith in your fellow man and his right to eat whatever he wants. I really don't think people go to IHOP to shave on the calories. I know "we" are all idiots and can't think for ourselves, but don't blame me, I went to a public school.

You should really have more faith in your fellow man and his right to eat whatever he wants. I really don't think people go to IHOP to shave on the calories. I know "we" are all idiots and can't think for ourselves, but don't blame me, I went to a public school.

Sorry I guess wasn't 100% clear. It's not about people being "idiots", it's more about IHOP attitude that they can choose something healthy when no information is available on what is healthy and that they can't post nutrition information because their menu is just too "custom". :rolleyes: If someone wants to eat there it's their choice, I don't really care about that.

I think that Ihop is really fun now and then.

For some reason, I have this urge for pancakes this morning ... don't have an ihop close to work, so maybe I'll just order some at the cafe.

You clicked on the link at the top, that's why...:)

For some reason, I have this urge for pancakes this morning ... don't have an ihop close to work, so maybe I'll just order some at the cafe.

Well, if you can wait, I'm reasonably sure that the IHOP special includes delivery by M.E. .....must be one of those "Okay, staff, let's get out there and show our customers what a great company we are!" kind of things.

Sheldon

I don't get it, why is M.E. responsible for this?

(i'm lost on this one...)

(edit: oh, nevermind, got it. Cool.)


The longer that you're around the more you get the jokes...

(or not)...

Cool...;) :)

Man, now my stomach is REALLY growling at me for eating a small breakfast and not bringing my usual snack to work.

Thanks alot.

Oh yeah, I don't care about nutrition... I LOVE ME SOME IHOP!!!

Perfect for the midnight meal after a weekday ride. ;)

Thanks ME!!!! This info will more than make up for not having pancakes Saturday morning and it was an unexpected surprise to see you Saturday morning (great way to start a ride). Although, I thought it was a nice touch to point out that the donuts where just puffed up pancakes. I’ll enjoy some on Tuesday, that’s the only reason I ride so much is so I can enjoy food when I want to.

You people ain't right.

Well, if you can wait, I'm reasonably sure that the IHOP special includes delivery by M.E. .....must be one of those "Okay, staff, let's get out there and show our customers what a great company we are!" kind of things.


I do not deliver the pancakes (no one pays me enough for that kind of service), but in all seriousness I do hope each and every one of you will go and while there, put a little money in for the charity. This is, after all, a charity event! :)

Sorry I guess wasn't 100% clear. It's not about people being "idiots", it's more about IHOP attitude that they can choose something healthy when no information is available on what is healthy and that they can't post nutrition information because their menu is just too "custom". :rolleyes: If someone wants to eat there it's their choice, I don't really care about that.

Actually, UD, we have a menu called "IHOP for Me" that offers many choices and gives the fat gram and calorie count (estimated). Here is the link so you may veiw it: http://www.ihop.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=2 (Click on link, then click on "Click Menu to Proceed" and then locate the IHOP for Me on the right and click on "Click Here")

Off this menu (offered at all IHOPs), you can choose items made wtih Pam spray in lieu of butter and a short stack of pancakes with Promise (reduced cal butter) and sugar free syrup. I've eaten off of this menu and it's quite good. I've also ordered our vegetarian chili omelette made with egg whites, sans cheese with tomatoes on the side and whole wheat toast.

So, there are options at IHOP to eat in a healthier fashion if one chooses. However, I must agree with one of the members in this thread. Most people who visit IHOP do not go there if they are counting calories.

Thanks M.E.!!!

Wait, I don't get it either...someone please explain to the n00b.

Free pancakes though, so I shall drag my ass down to the nearest IHOP next week. No class on Tuesday=more time for pancakes.

Magicant is weird...and that's all you need to know. :p

Magicant is weird...and that's all you need to know. :p


pot. kettle. black. :p

ME,

I forgot to mention, our brand new IHOP just opened a week or 2 ago. Took the family there last week for dinner. Love the IHOP!

pot. kettle. black. :p

:rolleyes: I beg your pardon. I'm not the least bit weird. I'm abby normal. :p

ME,

I forgot to mention, our brand new IHOP just opened a week or 2 ago. Took the family there last week for dinner. Love the IHOP!

:beer: Good to hear, especially that you ate dinner there. :)

:rolleyes: I beg your pardon. I'm not the least bit weird. I'm abby normal. :p

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pot. kettle. black. :p

I've never seen so many shades of black. ;)

http://www.extrememortman.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/Young%20Frankenstein.jpg

:lol: exactly

Thanks M.E.!!!

Wait, I don't get it either...someone please explain to the n00b.

Free pancakes though, so I shall drag my ass down to the nearest IHOP next week. No class on Tuesday=more time for pancakes.

Esoteric clues:
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IHOP Headquarters are in Southern California.
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I've never seen so many shades of black. ;)

:eek: I'm not sure exactly what you are implying by that.

In fact, I have no clue what you're implying...:p

Esoteric clues:
Works for.
IHOP Headquarters are in Southern California.
Specifically, Gl-nd-l- (vowels removed, like tonsils).
Crunches numbers for.

What are you talking about? Dude. I'm a waitress.

Actually, UD, we have a menu called "IHOP for Me" that offers many choices and gives the fat gram and calorie count (estimated). Here is the link so you may veiw it: http://www.ihop.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=2 (Click on link, then click on "Click Menu to Proceed" and then locate the IHOP for Me on the right and click on "Click Here")

Off this menu (offered at all IHOPs), you can choose items made wtih Pam spray in lieu of butter and a short stack of pancakes with Promise (reduced cal butter) and sugar free syrup. I've eaten off of this menu and it's quite good. I've also ordered our vegetarian chili omelette made with egg whites, sans cheese with tomatoes on the side and whole wheat toast.
So the question is why can't they provide nutrition information for other items? Obviously they have the ability. Also a suggestion. For "healthy" menu for pancakes calories without the syrup and butter would be great.

So, there are options at IHOP to eat in a healthier fashion if one chooses. However, I must agree with one of the members in this thread. Most people who visit IHOP do not go there if they are counting calories.

Then again every time I was at IHOP most people there were overweight.

So the question is why can't they provide nutrition information for other items? Obviously they have the ability. Also a suggestion. For "healthy" menu for pancakes calories without the syrup and butter would be great.


Then again every time I was at IHOP most people there were overweight.

I can't answer that except to say that options are made available. As for most people being overweight at IHOPs, I hate to break it to you - it's everywhere in the US. Americans are just getting fatter and fatter, and it has little to do with pancakes.

What are you talking about? Dude. I'm a waitress.

Right....;)

Esoteric clues:
Works for.
IHOP Headquarters are in Southern California.
Specifically, Gl-nd-l- (vowels removed, like tonsils).
Crunches numbers for.

I didn't know that, being of the relatively new to California (and to America in general) FOB crowd, LOL.

Aaaaaah. I am enlightened. :D

Aaaaaah. I am enlightened. :D

Yes, but I'm a waitress. That is what I do. Which is why Magicant is thanking me. He thinks I'll serve him free pancakes but nothing in life is free. He owes a lot before I'll serve him pancakes.

I can't answer that except to say that options are made available. As for most people being overweight at IHOPs, I hate to break it to you - it's everywhere in the US. Americans are just getting fatter and fatter, and it has little to do with pancakes.

True. Very sad.

He thinks I'll serve him free pancakes but nothing in life is free. He owes a lot before I'll serve him pancakes.Since I'm traveling on Tuesday, I'll take them Sunday morning. Can you bring them over at 8am? Bacon would be nice, too.

I'll give you a couple Banana Nut Clif bars in return.

Since I'm traveling on Tuesday, I'll take them Sunday morning. Can you bring them over at 8am? Bacon would be nice, too.

I'll give you a couple Banana Nut Clif bars in return.

As generous as that offer of you "giving me your banana nut bar twice" is, it is not enough enticement to get me to deliver pancakes in bed to you. But I will think of you when I enjoy my free pancakes next Tuesday. :D

True. Very sad.

It's the servings. They're HUGE. Take it from me, who's lived in countries where they give you the tiniest servings ever, and consequently, the tiniest waistlines.

It's the servings. They're HUGE. Take it from me, who's lived in countries where they give you the tiniest servings ever, and consequently, the tiniest waistlines.

+1 I know for myself that when I cook and eat at home, I eat far less than I ever would out. It's our bigger is better society. The truly sad part is that there are so many obese children now compared to just twenty years ago. :(

It's the servings. They're HUGE. Take it from me, who's lived in countries where they give you the tiniest servings ever, and consequently, the tiniest waistlines.Would that happen to be from a country where nekos welcome you when you enter a business?

+1 I know for myself that when I cook and eat at home, I eat far less than I ever would out. It's our bigger is better society. The truly sad part is that there are so many obese children now compared to just twenty years ago. :(They're not obese. They're Supersized!

Would that happen to be from a country where nekos welcome you when you enter a business?

Yes, the land of maneki neko and tanuki w/ huge balls lining the entryways of every shop. Also, the tropical paradise which has the cutest primate ever:

http://www.filipinasoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/tarsier4.jpg