IHOP new menu items will have you craving all the melty goodness

While nothing will replace that short stack, these IHOP new menu items will have people loving the melt. With six new melt sandwiches joining the menu, everyone might have lunch or dinner plans for the entire week. Don’t worry, you can always order pancakes for dessert.

Over the past year, IHOP has looked to offer food variety beyond the breakfast hours. While the flip’d concept offers grab-and-go convenience, the IHOP restaurants appreciate that guests want food options that are both dine-in and to-go for the whole day. By offering more portable menu options, the brand responds to what the consumer craves, good tasting food in a convenient eating option.

What are the IHOP new menu items?

According to IHOP, the six new Melts blend both classic flavors with some bolder options. Although each bite is bursting with cheesy goodness, the reality is that these sandwiches fill that portability quotient. From the to-go order to a little extra for another meal, that ability to ditch the fork and knife has an appeal for many guests.

The six new Melts are: Cali Roasted Turkey Melt, Cheese-Crusted Four Cheese Melt, Pepper Jack Patty Melt, Ham & Egg Melt, BBQ Mac Melt and Buffalo Chicken Melt. In addition to the Melts, IHOP is adding a Philly Cheese Steak Stacker.

Looking at these IHOP new menu items, the indulgent factor is clear. Each bite is filled with cheesy, gooey goodness. While the ideas and flavors aren’t necessarily a brand-new innovation, the addition of more comfort food options seems to satisfy guests’ cravings. Sometimes classic food served in a new way is just the bite that people want.

Each of the new Melts feature Wisconsin Whole Milk Cheese. Given that Wisconsin Cheese is consider a cheese authority, the addition of this ingredient on the new Melts shows IHOP’s commitment to flavor. From the melting qualities to the flavors, that Wisconsin Cheese makes these sandwiches even better.

The most innovative menu offering is the Cali Roasted Turkey Melt. In some ways, this recipe is one that people might steal for their own Thanksgiving leftovers. From the roasted cherry tomatoes to the hickory-smoked bacon, the flavors all come together in perfect harmony.

Another innovation is the BBQ Mac Melt. With a creamy BBQ sauce and cheese, it is almost a food mash-up that people didn’t know that they needed. With some pickles to cut through the richness, the Melt might have people skipping a side of mac and cheese with BBQ for this sandwich.

Lastly, it appears that several of the new Melts come with dipping sauces. While IHOP has not commented on this statement, the idea of sandwiches served with dipping sauces might be a new trend. Whether guests are looking to control the amount of sauce or just like interactive food, it will be interesting to see if more restaurants add this type of dipping sauce option. It could be a way to increase customization and customer satisfaction.

The new Melts are served with a choice of sides, including French fries, onion rings, seasonal fresh fruit, side salad or two buttermilk pancakes.

And, don’t forget, IHOP has plenty of seasonal pancake offerings available now. From the Scary Face pancakes for Halloween to the caramel apple and pumpkin flavors, pancakes can make for a tasty dessert after enjoying those hearty Melts.

What do you think of the IHOP new menu items? Do you think that these food choices are a reason to make a special visit to IHOP restaurants?