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Despite its name and menu boasts, the International House of Pancakes serves food that's as American as apple pie - that is, if you were to scoop the filling out of that pie and plop it down on a short stack.

Popular all-day breakfast items share the menu with burgers, salads, sandwiches, and meat-and-potatoes dishes. The kid's menu is appealing, and the portions are filling.

Try to avoid weekend mornings. It's a zoo, and waits can be long ... and kids don't get the crayons and coloring menu until they're seated!

Many IHOP restaurants offer a kids eat free promotion on certain nights; call to see when/if your nearest location runs this promotion.