"As a father of two with a pregnant wife, I was hoping to treat my family to a nice breakfast after a rough morning. We arrived at IHOP and were seated without issue, so I had high hopes. However, the trouble began when it came time to order drinks. I got juice and milk for my kids, while my wife and I each ordered hot cocoa. When it arrived, I noticed some odd bubbles in my drink but decided to take a sip anyway. My wife was skeptical, and as it turns out, her instincts were spot on. Towards the end of the drink, I discovered a clearish-blue substance at the bottom of my glass, which looked like soap. Feeling bad about the situation, I ordered water for us and chose not to say anything, as the server seemed to be having a rough day.
When our food arrived, things didn't improve. My wife's potatoes were covered in cinnamon, which I initially thought was a mistake; I couldn't believe it until I tried them myself. We checked the menu afterward, but there was no mention of cinnamon in the description. To top it off, all the food was cold. Thankfully, the kids were still enjoying themselves, so we tried to make the best of it.
The real kicker came when we exited the restaurant. I had to take my young daughter to the bathroom, and unfortunately, it was in a terrible state—feces all over the toilet and water everywhere. I asked my wife to take her to the ladies' room instead, but she reported it looked like a scene from "Carrie." Frustrated, we decided to leave and headed to a nearby Friendly's to salvage the morning.
Unfortunately, the soap had left me feeling ill, and I ended up needing to go to urgent care. It was a bad day all around, and considering it was only around 9:15 AM with hardly anyone else in the restaurant, I was thoroughly disappointed. If you're looking for a better experience, I highly recommend trying Jimmy Egg down the road—you'll be much happier there."
