Multiple locations
Let's be honest: IHOP isn't a place for a relaxed morning repast unless your day can't begin without syrup-stained kids scampering underfoot. But when the urge for pancakes or a humongo-omelet and plenty of coffee hits, no other place is more reliable. Besides, topping your griddlecake with that wonderful berryish syrup would seem perverse anywhere else. IHOP won your sticky-chinned nod by a mere handful of votes over 5 & Diner.
Our Pick: 5 & DINER
6840 W. Sahara Ave.
1900 N. Buffalo Drive
This example of '50s-styled silvery dinermania houses the requisite waitresses in Eisenhower-era dress who, fortunately, don't feel compelled to break into a frenzy of Twisting every 15 minutes. If we want a show we'll see Ziggy and Freud. When we want comfort food at comforting prices, we'll visit 5 & Diner for a homestyle meatloaf platter or a tasty burger, then end our retro repast with a creamy vanilla shake.
