11 Vegan Options at IHOP in 2022

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The International House of Pancakes (aka IHOP) is an American multinational restaurant chain which specializes in breakfast foods. According to Wikipedia, there are more than 1,800 IHOP locations worldwide as of September 2019. Since vegans need breakfast foods too, in this article we list the 11 best vegan options at IHOP restaurants in 2022.

IHOP does not post the ingredients for their menu items, but they do have a Special Diets Wizard (aka Allergen Guide) on which you can exclude products with milk, egg, fish, and shellfish allergens. All of the items listed in this article are based of the information provided in the allergen guide and other vegan resources.

1. Hashbrowns

First up on this list we have a breakfast staple: hashbrowns. The hashbrowns at IHOP are 100% vegan. These hashbrowns can be topped with avocado, salsa or ketchup.

2. Crispy Potato Cakes

Similar to the hashbrowns listed above, IHOP’s Crispy Potato Cakes are also vegan! These potato cakes are very similar to hashbrowns, but have a crispier finish.

3. Grits

Unlike IHOP’s oatmeal which contains milk, IHOP’s Grits are vegan-friendly. Surprisingly, IHOP’s grits contain no butter or milk so you can eat these guilt-free.

4. Fresh Fruit

A simple vegan side dish at IHOP is Fresh Fruit. It can be paired with any of the other items on this listed for a well balanced meal.

5. Sourdough Toast

IHOP’s Sourdough Toast is also vegan if ordered without any butter. Top it with jam or make your own avocado toast with a side of sliced avocados!

6. Sauteed Veggies and Other Sides

While Sauteed Veggies are not on IHOP’s proper menu, they should be happy to make this dish for you. For simplicity sake, the sauteed veggies dish is one of their vegetarian omelettes (Garden, Spinach & Mushrooms, or Veggie) with no eggs or cheese. The possible veggies to have sauteed include: Broccoli, Mushrooms, Onions, Spinach, and Tomatoes.

Additionally, these sauteed veggies can be paired with the following sides to complete the dish: Avocado, Corn Tortilla, Flour Tortilla, or Salsa.

Bonus: Fruit Toppings

You might have to get creative with this option, but we didn’t feel right to leave the fruit/dessert toppings out of this list. Many of the toppings for the Crepes, Cheese Blintzes, and Ice Cream Sundaes are vegan-friendly. These include the Blueberry Compote, Glazed Strawberries, Raspberry Topping, Strawberry Preserves, and last but not least

6. House Salad

As with most restaurants, IHOP has a vegan-friendly House Salad on their menu. It simply comes with lettuce, tomato and onion and can be paired with one of IHOP’s four vegan dressings. These dressings include Creamy Italian, Fat Free Catalina, Fat Free French, and Raspberry Vinaigrette

7. Minestrone Soup

Similar to Olive Garden, the Minestrone Soup at IHOP is also vegan-friendly. This soup contains pasta and veggies in a rich tomato-based broth.

8. Seasoned French Fries

A vegan staple is french fries and IHOP’s are exactly that! Add these crispy potato delights to any meal for a a delicious side.

9. Baked Potato

The Baked Potato at IHOP is also vegan-friendly. It doesn’t come with butter or cheese as listed on IHOP’s website, but make sure to verify this with your waiter to be sure.

10. Broccoli Florets

Last on the list of vegan food options at IHOP are the steamed broccoli florets. Once again these do not come with butter as listed on IHOP’s website, but make sure to verify this with your waiter upon ordering to be sure.

11. Beverages

In addition to their vegan food options, IHOP also has a variety of drinks to choose from. These include both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options. Selection varies by store so check with your waiter for the current options.

Summary

Surprisingly, IHOP has quite a few vegan options to satisfy your hunger needs. As with most restaurants, the sides at IHOP are your best bet for a delicious vegan-friendly meal. If you liked this article, take a look at at our other “Eating Out” vegan guides here.