"The word 'pancakes' is a fitting name for an empire built on batter and griddles, but the 'international' part came from the type of pancakes populating the menu."
"Co-founder Al Lapin decided from the beginning to go exotic, soliciting the talents of a Cordon Bleu chef to create pancakes with names like Kauai Coconut and Tahitian Orange Pineapple."
"Several sale-listing photos on eBay depict what's identified as vintage 1960s-era International House of Pancakes menus that are die-cut in circular, orange, globe-shaped patterns."
"They're filled with geographically themed pancakes, including ones on a 1962 menu such as Brazilian Banana Pancakes, Hungarian Palacsinta, and French Pancakes, or Crepes Suzette."
IHOP, originally named International House of Pancakes, was founded in 1958 by two American brothers. The 'international' aspect of the name came from the diverse pancake recipes created by a Cordon Bleu chef. Early menus featured globally inspired pancakes, such as Brazilian Banana Pancakes and Viennese Potato Pancakes. The unique offerings aimed to attract customers with exotic flavors, contributing to the restaurant's identity and expansion beyond its initial location in Los Angeles.
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