About this dish
The Original Buttermilk Pancakes (Short Stack) sits in the Breakfast section of the IHOP menu. Short stack of three fluffy buttermilk pancakes with butter and syrup.
At $7.49, this dish lands below the breakfast average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
IHOP is a diner / breakfast chain founded in 1958 and currently operates more than 1,800 worldwide. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at IHOP, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full IHOP menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Breakfast category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at IHOP
- Original Buttermilk Pancakes (5-Stack) — $9.49, 700 cal
- Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity — $12.99, 990 cal
- Original Grand Slam — $10.99, 990 cal
- Country Fried Steak & Eggs — $13.49, 1320 cal
- Big Steak Omelette — $13.99, 1090 cal