So yesterday morning I finally took Poppy to the newest IHOP in Queens. The opening of this IHOP signifies a 100% increase in their borough presence, as it is the second one we have. It is also closer to our home than the other.
This store is actually located in a strip mall with quite a few parking spaces. Unfortunately, we went on not just a Sunday… but on Easter Sunday. Hence why we had to park in the CVS parking lot across the street. When we got there, we were pleased to hear it was only a 30 minute wait! Then we were saddened that they had run out of the little pager thingies that tell you that your table is ready. So instead of actually shopping in CVS to justify our use of their parking lot, we sat in the front area.
It was really pretty comfortable, and there was a plasma television tuned to CNN, but unfortunately the majority of the seats aren’t able to view the television. So instead we people watched. I have to tell you… if you think it’s fun to watch people on a regular day… it’s even funner to watch them on a holiday… especially when they are supposed to be dressed in their “Easter Best”… or what THEY consider their “Easter Best”. Holy hell were there fashion trainwrecks… including a sweater that was woven to be a bunch of roses and glowing white stain dresses on people who obviously could not keep clean. But I’m digressing.
We were actually seated in 29 minutes! Once we were seated, I quickly settled on ordering the International Crepe Passport with 2 Nutella Crepes. As you can see it comes with bacon, eggs, and sausage.
Of course it also came with the Nutella Crepes that were covered in strawberries and whipped cream! Yumm-o!!!
I also ordered a side of breakfast ham because it was Easter afterall. Ham is an Easter meat, just like lamb. Turkey, btw, is not an official Easter meat… just in case anyone was wondering.
I also ordered…
… a Funny Face!!!
The Funny Face Backstory:
I once ordered a Funny Face at an IHOP in Brooklyn, along with a regular adult order. The IHOP in Brooklyn refused to serve me a Funny Face. Why? Because I am not a child under 12. So even though I was ordering TWO meals, offered to pay DOUBLE THE PRICE of the Funny Face, and was sitting with 5 other people who had large orders themselves… the IHOP in Brooklyn refused to serve it to me… and therefore they lost not only that morning’s business, but all business from me and as many people as I can tell the story to for the past 9 years. That whole Health Department thing going in there and closing them down for a month… well… good luck finding solid evidence to prove it was me.
Bottom Line:DO NOT GO TO THE IHOP AT 2101 RALPH AVENUE IN THE FLATLANDS AREA OF BROOKLYN.
However, IHOP Store #2054 served me a Funny Face, and for that they will get my business, my family’s business, and anyone I can tell about them for the next 10 years… and if you are ever in Queens go to the IHOP at 9801 Liberty Avenue, because they understand that yes… even us adults… need Funny Faces.
Did I mention that Poppy was there? It was her first time at an IHOP. She liked it.
How was your Sunday breakfast?
