“Waffle House would never do us like this.”

All-day breakfast restaurant chain IHOP jumps on the Dubai chocolate pattern. However, clients are shocked after they see the worth tag.

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What goes into IHOP’s $130 Dubai chocolate pancakes?

IHOP debuts its new Dubai chocolate pancakes by providing a stack totally free to the primary 25 clients at choose places in New York City, Austin, and Los Angeles. At the time of publication, IHOP introduced that the providing is already offered out.

A stack of the luxe pancakes has a $130 worth, making it IHOP’s costliest menu merchandise but. However, they can’t be bought exterior of the giveaway, irritating clients.

The absolutely loaded pancakes are topped with Dubai chocolate bars, pistachios, kataifi, whipped cream, pistachio cream, and 24K gold flakes. Dubai chocolate comprises kataifi and pistachios in a crunchy bar and garnered reputation amongst meals reviewers earlier this yr.

For clients who don’t make it in time for the luxe model, the chain additionally provides a lower-tier Dubai chocolate pancake for $13 with out extras like 24K gold flakes. However, they’re out there for a restricted time whereas provides final and received’t be a everlasting menu merchandise.

What do clients consider the brand new providing?

Despite the posh price ticket, some diners aren’t satisfied of the limited-time pancake.

“The PR images make them look like they’re covered in actual defecation,” TikToker Yaptrapped jokes in a video. “Look at that. Why would we style them in this way?”

@yaptrapped Please I’m screaming. #ihop #dubaichocolate #dubaichocolatepancakes ♬ unique sound – yaptrapped

Another buyer posts a TikTok, exhibiting off their stack of the lower-tier Dubai chocolate pancakes. On-screen textual content reads, “What could possibly make this $130?”

The caption continues, “Like, even if you add gold flakes and more Dubai, I would never camp for a pancake.” In a remark, the TikToker writes, “So mid ngl my friends rated it higher than me but imo 4/10 chocolate chip is better.”

Another meals reviewer, Jefe Eats, tries the luxe pancakes on the New York City location.

“It’s chocolatey, buttery, and rich,” he remarks whereas taking a chew. “You see all the layers? This was fire.”

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In the feedback, different clients share their impressions of the pancakes.

“Consumerism is real bc $130 for PANCAKES with some pistachios,” one writes.

“As a mom who has changed lots of diapers, I’ll pass,” one other jokes.

“Waffle House would never do us like this,” a 3rd says.

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