About this dish
The Side Bacon (4 strips) sits in the Sides section of the IHOP menu. Crispy hickory-smoked bacon, four strips per side.
At $4.49, this dish lands right around the sides 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 Sides category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at IHOP
- Hash Browns — $4.49, 290 cal
- Side Pancake (1) — $2.99, 150 cal
- Fresh Fruit Cup — $4.49, 70 cal