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International House of Pancakes (page 1)

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Early International House of Pancakes buildings look similar to Woody's Smorgasburger buildings. However, the IHOP roof does not dip down in the middle. The International House of Pancakes chain was founded in 1958 with the first location opening in Toluca Lake, CA. There are now about 1,400 locations nationwide. However, there are only a few locations still operating in these A-frame buildings. Most of these buildings now houses other restaurants. For more, see this website.

The locations in this section are organized alphabetically by state.

former International House of Pancakes
Fayetteville, AR
This former International House of Pancakes in Fayetteville has housed the Flying Burrito Co. since at least 2007. [map]

former International House of Pancakes
Phoenix, AZ		 former International House of Pancakes
Phoenix, AZ
The first former International House of Pancakes shown above has housed Don Jose Mexican Food since 1966. [map]

The second former International House of Pancakes shown above housed Honey Bear's BBQ from 1998-2022. In 2023, there were plans to open a Little Miss BBQ there but the plans were scrapped and the building is currently vacant. [map]

former International House of Pancakes
Bakersfield, CA
2012:

 2023:
This former International House of Pancakes in Bakersfield was still operating in 2007. By 2012, it was housing Clay's Restaurant. By 2015, the building was housing Don Pepito's. It briefly housed a couple of other restaursants after that. It now houses Sabor Latino. [map]

former International House of Pancakes
Long Beach, CA		 former International House of Pancakes
Gardena, CA
This former International House of Pancakes in Long Beach has housed the Loaded Cafe since around 2012. [map]

This former International House of Pancakes in Gardena housed the Pancake Factory from around 2012-2023. The building was repainted and about to reopen as Ensenada Surf N Turf Grill when this photo was taken in 2024. [map]

former International House of Pancakes
Los Angeles, CA
This former International House of Pancakes in Los Angeles housed the A-Frame restaurant from 2010-2019. In 2022, the building was remodeled for the Best Bet pizza restaurant. That closed in 2023 and the building has been vacant since then. For more, see this website. [map]

former International House of Pancakes
Beverly Hills, CA
2016: 2019:
This former International House of Pancakes in Beverly Hills was undergoing renovations when this photo was taken in 2016. The building had been vacant since 2007 when it last housed Ariake Sushi. It opened as the House of Cravings in 2017 and closed in 2018. The building now houses Push Physique. [map]

former International House of Pancakes [gone]
Oakland, CA		 former International House of Pancakes [gone]
Riverside, CA
This former International House of Pancakes in Oakland has housed the New Day Pre School & Learning Center since at least 2011. The building was demolished around 2021.

This former International House of Pancakes in Riverside has housed Mr. T's Family Restaurant since at least 2011. It closed around 2019. In 2022, there was a fire and the building was demolished.

former International House of Pancakes
Hayward, CA		 former International House of Pancakes
San Francisco, CA
This International House of Pancakes building and sign in Hayward have been updated a bit. [map]

This former International House of Pancakes in San Francisco was built in 1968 and closed in 2018. The building now houses Witter Coins. [map]

former International House of Pancakes
Sacramento, CA		 former International House of Pancakes
La Canada Flintridge, CA
This International House of Pancakes in Sacramento was built in 1963. It closed around 2008. It briefly housed J.R.'s Texas Bar-B-Que and then Chewy's restaurant. The building now houses Taqueria Tapaltos. [map]

This former International House of Pancakes has housed the Dona Maria Mexican Restaurant since 1986. [map]

former International House of Pancakes
Inglewood, CA
This International House of Pancakes has housed the Wi Jammin Cafe since 2022. [map]

former International House of Pancakes
Compton, CA
This International House of Pancakes has housed Carnitas El Tio since at least 2007. [map]

former International House of Pancakes
Santa Ana, CA		 former International House of Pancakes
Northridge, CA
This International House of Pancakes in Santa Ana housed a least a couple of other restaurants after it closed sometime before 2008. Since 2014, it has housed three different dental offices. [map]

This International House of Pancakes in Northridge closed around 2015. Since 2016, it has housed the Dog Haus. [map]

International House of Pancakes
Sacramento, CA
This building was never an A-frame but I'll include it here with the other International House of Pancakes locations. This building was built as an Eppie's Coffee Shop. It was designed by Armet & Davis and built in 1964. The restaurant closed in 2004. The building remained vacant until 2010 when IHOP opened. The sign was adapted. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

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