Best American Restaurant in Ankeny

World-famous pancakes, served across Iowa

Your Ankeny IHOP

Right off SE Delaware Ave, next to the Shoppes of Ankeny — your neighborhood spot for golden pancakes, loaded omelettes, and a genuinely warm welcome, any time of day.

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Right in the heart of Ankeny

Tucked into a lively stretch of SE Delaware Ave, we're surrounded by parks, churches, and a community of regulars who make this place feel like home. Whether you're running weekend errands or heading home from First Family Church, a warm table is always waiting.

The classics, done right

From fluffy Blueberry Pancakes dripping with syrup to a hearty Colorado Omelet packed with peppers and cheese, our kitchen keeps the bar high — even on the busiest mornings. One guest has been ordering the Big Steak Omelette every week for five months running.

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2402 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021 · (515) 963-0102 · Ample surface parking right in front. Rated 4.3★ across 2,262 reviews — come see what the regulars already know.

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IHOP is right around the corner no matter where you are in Iowa. Find your nearest location and start planning your next great breakfast.

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Come hungry. Leave happy.

Pancakes, omelettes, burgers, and more — served at 11 Iowa locations, any time of day.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night

Fluffy pancakes at 7am. A loaded omelette at noon. A crispy chicken sandwich at midnight. Whatever you're craving, we've got a table ready.

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Catering for your next big event

Feed a crowd without the stress. IHOP catering brings pancakes, eggs, and all the fixings right to your office, party, or event.

11 locations across Iowa

From Sioux City to Coralville, there's an IHOP close to home. Find your nearest location and come on in.

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67 years of good mornings

For 67 years, IHOP has been welcoming guests with honest food, fair prices, and staff who genuinely care — and Iowa is no exception.

Took my family here for lunch today and they were really busy, but they were wonderful. The food tasted amazing, looked amazing, came out hot, and fast. My server Natasha was so polite and had great conversation. I would give this place a 10/10. We will all be back and im telling My family and frie

Phil

I want to give a big shout-out to our server, Casey. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional from the moment we walked in. He paid close attention to every detail of our order and explained everything clearly — very impressive service. The food was very good, so kudos to the chef as

CLIFF N.

Stopped here at 430 in the morning on a road trip and the service was amazing! Food was great, came out quickly! Was a really good experience and the staff is so kind!! I definitely recommend stopping here for good food and even better camaraderie! Tiffany was my server and she is the sweetest and m

Whitney E.

The food was amazing. The service was exceptional and the manager that we there was super friendly and helpful,. She made sure everything was good and talked to us for awhile. She was wonderful,. I belive she said her name was Holly. We will be back and so will our family and friends. We are telli

Implied M.