Restaurant review: John Gilchrist tries IHOP
Each spacious table in the iconic pancake house has four types of syrups
CBC News
Posted: Mar 15, 2013 1:35 PM MT
Last Updated: Mar 15, 2013 3:07 PM MT
IHOP opened its first Calgary location in Shawnessy. (Torin Halsey/Associated Press)
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IHOP, the famous U.S. chain of pancake houses, has set up shop in Calgary.
Restaurant reviewer John Gilchrist tried out the 54-year-old chain's first Calgary location at 70 Shawville Boulevard S.E. in Shawnessy.
He says that despite the lengthy menu, the chain's offerings provide a predictable, somewhat disappointing pancake and waffle experience.
- To listen to Gilchrist's review on CBC's Calgary Eyeopener, click on the "Listen" button.
John Gilchrist gives IHOP five forks out of 10. (CBC)
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