The IHOP by my house isn't that great, which is surprising, since it's the "Mall of America" IHOP, and stuff associated with that behemoth tends to be of a higher standard. The last time I went, I ordered a combo breakfast thing, and our waitress totally forgot the pancakes. !!! Then she rushed to get them to me, but she still wasn't fast enough, so I was done with the meal by the time she brought the soggy, undercooked pancakes. Because she fucked up the restaurant's signature dish, she did not get a tip.

I'll give IHOP another shot based on your glowing report, but it will definitely be at a different location!