It might be formally known as the International House of Pancakes, but dairy-free guests will be happy to see many other dishes on the IHOP menu. Yes, their pancakes and waffles are all made with milk, but they still have a good selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options to choose from, with the help of our dairy-free menu guide. We’ve also included a separate, albeit smaller, vegan menu guide.
IHOP Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options
Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks. Please note that this dairy-free menu guide is for the U.S. locations. Options may vary in other countries.
Butter Note: The Butter Alternative and Oil they use for cooking at IHOP are both dairy-free. However, they do use whipped butter on some dishes, on toast, for serving, etc. Make sure no real dairy butter is used to make or serve your order.
Other Dietary Notes: For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Combos
- Quick 2-Egg Breakfast (see options below)
- Breakfast Sampler (sub toast for pancakes; see options below)
- Sirloin Steak Tips & Eggs (sub toast for pancakes; see options below)
- Smokehouse Combo (sub toast for pancakes; see options below)
- 55+ Rise ‘N Shine (see options below)
- 55+ Breakfast Sampler (see options below)
Dairy-Free Eggs: Fried Egg, Hardboiled Egg, Poached Egg, Scrambled Egg, Scrambled Egg White
Dairy-Free Meat: Bacon, Ham, Pork Sausage Link, Turkey Bacon, Turkey Sausage Link
Dairy-Free Toast (no butter): Multigrain Bread
Heads Up! The other bread options are sourced regionally, so ask your server for additional dairy-free bread / toast options. The T-Bone Steak itself contains milk in the seasoning. The Country Fried Steak at IHOP appears to be dairy-free without gravy. Confirm with your server and sub salsa, if desired.
Omelettes
- Chicken Fajita Egg White Omelette (no cheese, no sour cream)
- Cheeseburger Egg White Omelette (no cheese) (limited offer)
- Build Your Own Egg White Omelette (see options below)
Dairy-Free Omelette Type: Egg White Omelette
Dairy-Free Omelette Meats: Diced Bacon, Diced Ham, Pork Sausage Link
Other Dairy-Free Omelette Toppings: Hash Brown, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Sautéed Green Peppers & Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sautéed Spinach, Tomato, Avocado, Fire Roasted Poblano Salsa
Heads Up! The regular egg omelette (made with yolks) is scrambled with many ingredients, including dairy. The egg white omelette contains just egg whites, canola oil, soy lecithin. The Steak Strips and Pot Roast do contain milk.
Pancakes & Waffles
Heads Up! At this time, all of the pancakes and waffles at IHOP contain milk, including the “gluten-friendly” options.
Breakfast Sides
- Avocado
- Bacon Slices
- Corn Tortilla
- Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
- Crispy Potato Pancakes
- Flour Tortilla
- French Fries
- Fresh Fruit
- Grits
- Ham Slices
- Hash Browns
- Pork Sausage Links
- Scrapple
- Spam Slices
- Toast (no butter, ask for dairy-free options)
Heads Up! The Onion Rings contain milk and the English Muffins contain milk, even when unbuttered. The Oatmeal is prepared with milk. You might be able to order it prepared with water.
Salads
- Chicken & Veggie Salad with Grilled Chicken
- House Salad (sub dairy-free dressing)
Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard
Burritos & Bowls
- New Mexico Chicken Burrito (no cheese, no queso sauce)
Heads Up! The Scrambled Eggs used for Bowls and select Burritos do contain milk. These eggs are prepared differently from the scrambled eggs in the breakfast combos. The Shredded Beef / Pot Roast contains milk.
Burgers & Chicken Sandwiches
- The Classic (no cheese, no bun or sub lettuce or multi-grain bread)
- The Classic with Bacon (no cheese, no bun or sub lettuce or multi-grain bread)
- Mega Monster Burger (no cheese, no bun or sub lettuce or multi-grain bread)
- Cowboy BBQ Burger (no cheese, no onion rings, no bun or sub lettuce or multi-grain bread)
- Jalapeno Kick Burger (no cheese, no bun or sub lettuce or multi-grain bread)
- Brunch Burger (no cheese, no bun or sub lettuce or multi-grain bread)
Dairy-Free Patty Options: Black Angus Beef Patty, Grilled Chicken
Heads Up! The Brioche Buns and Crispy Chicken at IHOP do contain milk.
Other Sandwiches
- Cali Roasted Turkey Melt / Sandwich (no cheese)
- Patty Melt / Sandwich (no cheese; verify dairy-free bread)
- Ham & Egg Melt / Sandwich (no cheese; verify dairy-free bread)
- 55+ Roasted Turkey Sandwich (no cheese; verify dairy-free bread)
- 55+ BLT (verify dairy-free bread)
Heads Up! The Philly Meat Stacker might be dairy-free when ordered without cheese at your location. Verify the meat and bread.
Entrees
- Grilled Tilapia
- Sirloin Steak Tips (sub dairy-free sides)
- 55+ Grilled Tilapia Dinner
- 55+ Grilled Chicken Dinner (sub dairy-free sides)
Dairy-Free Entrée Sides: Broccoli Florets, Rice & Barley Medley, Seasoned Fries
Heads Up! The Onion Rings and Garlic Bread do contain milk. You might be able to order unbuttered Corn as another dairy-free side option.
Extra Sauces & Toppings
- Honey Mustard
- IHOP Sauce
- Blueberry Compote
- Chocolate Sauce
- Strawberries in Glaze
- Syrups (on the table)
Vegan Menu Guide
- Avocado Toast with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes (custom order)
- Multigrain Toast (no butter; other bread options are sourced regionally and vary by locations)
- Oatmeal (no milk, prepared with water)
- Veggie Salad (no chicken, sub vegan dressing)
- House Salad (sub vegan dressing)
- New Mexico Burrito or Bowl (no meat, no cheese, no queso sauce; see additional topping options below)
- Broccoli Florets
- Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
- Crispy Potato Pancakes
- French Fries (no seasoning salt – contains sugar processed with bone char)
- Fresh Fruit
- Grits
- Hash Browns
- Rice & Barley Medley
Vegan Topping Options: Hash Brown, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Sautéed Green Peppers & Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sautéed Spinach, Tomato, Avocado, Fire Roasted Poblano Salsa, Roasted Poblano, Red Peppers & Onion
Vegan Salad Dressings: Oil & Vinegar on request; additional options might be available regionally.
Heads Up! Please use caution with online IHOP vegan guides. Some might show a current date, but they have outdated menu information and list items that actually contain milk. There is an official IHOP vegan menu. We used that information, and have added additional suggestions.
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find IHOP
There are over 1800 IHOP locations internationally. See the website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: www.ihop.com
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