Wow... what can I say nice about this place? Um... The food was ok, I guess... and was at least what I ordered.
Ok, to be fair, IHOP food is almost never something to write home about. But, some days it has more flavour than others. Can't even explain why. Maybe one of the other readers can but I cannot.
Why so few stars... that is simple. The restaurant was a mess to begin with. The guy seating us quickly wiped off a table and got us in seats as quickly and politely as he could (this gained them the 2 stars vs 1). As he walked over to inform the waitress that we had been seated in her section she decided to argue with him. Then went back to standing in the PACK of wait staff that was just standing and not assisting tables. After a few minutes, she walked over while texting on her phone. And took our order. Very simple off-of-the-menu items with an Orange Juice and a Coffee.
10 minutes later OJ and a coffee cup showed up. (No coffee in the cup). She left to get the coffee carafe (assuming here) and showed back up with our food 10 minutes later. Indicated that I still didn't have coffee and got an eye roll. At this point, I am angry and want to pay the bill and leave. Food is here but no toppings, sauces, etc... and no coffee! And of course, I am burdening this waitress by asking her to do her job. Who instead of getting me coffee, walked over to talk with the other waitstaff who was standing in a clump again. I am watching tables flag people down to get stuff.
The poor kid who was running the front desk had been cleaning a table nearby and quickly ran to get the coffee and hot sauce for us. We ate quickly... and as soon as done paid the bill with a 2-cent tip... then walked over and in front of the waitress pushed a $10 bill into the hand of the kid that sat us and thanked him for taking care of us. On the way out I could hear our waitress comment on how rude we were. Doubt she will last long in the service industry.
Is this a bad experience at a restaurant... well yes. Is this the restaurant's fault? Yes, I believe it is. During this time I did not see a member of management at all. I do not know the reason... but there was no coaching as to how to treat customers and no follow-through. This is not the first time that this location has let me down. It will however be the last. There are other options not far away... so they can get by business from now on. read more