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We're walking out!
Monday, Oct 6, 2008 10:38AM / Standard Entry / experiences / Members only
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Last night after bowling we went to IHOP (International House of Pancakes) for a quick bite. Well, it sure wasn't quick, that's for sure! We were seated; after about 10 minutes our waitress finally took our order. About another 10 minutes, she brought out the drinks. 10 minutes later, she came over and said our food will be out shortly. Well, 30 minutes later we still didn't get our food. The table behind us sat there for 20 minutes unattended.

So what did we do? We decided to leave. It was ridiculous. When the waitress saw us get up, she was shocked and scared. We told her, We're walking out! and she had the "oh shit" face... that was 50 minutes wasted!! (we told the table behind us that they should just forget about it too ) and I was craving for that darn swiss cheese, bacon & mushroom omelete!

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qu33nie
posted on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 7:27AM [Report]

humm 50 minutes of waiting? wow i have been a waitress for quite sometimes before and i have never let a table waited for that long because i would be scare as hell if people were to walk out on me. i'd probably hand that table to my co-worker who's not as busy. but yes i know IHOPE has the best breakfast for me i love that place!
nobleterry
posted on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 5:13AM [Report]

good for you...i walked out of Denny's before...wasted my time, but happy that we left them looking bewildered.
acid_jacque
posted on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 10:55AM [Report]

i hate bad service!!!!
unwoundclock
posted on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 8:23AM [Report]

i totally would have done the same.. i hate waiting and waiting that long is ridiculous.. you go to a restaurant to eat.. not have a fab time waiting.. i would have complained to the waitress too... but thats just me.. id love to give that woman a hard time, more than she already has..

great that u walked out tho.. :)
butter
posted on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 4:42AM [Report]

I don't blame you. I would've done the same thing. I also leave a 25 cent tip when service is real bad to make a point.
pongza
posted on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 2:35AM [Report]

dang....that omlet sure sounded great!!!!

But poor service, I wonder what was the delay all about.
xibanyae
posted on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 2:08AM [Report]

good, because otherwise after eating IHOP before going to bed u were asking for more nightmares! :D:D
elisabeth
posted on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 1:55AM [Report]

LMAO - I've done that many times where service is just unacceptable like you described. But honestly, IHOP is the same every where you go. It's like their culture. Don't expect much from IHOP.
Blueamrub
posted on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 12:41AM [Report]

oh wow, guess u guys musta been pissed! write a complaint letter to their headquarter...
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peachey
posted on Monday, Oct 6, 2008 10:10PM [Report]

I don't think I've ever walked. There have been many times we should have left.
Dreamy
posted on Monday, Oct 6, 2008 9:56PM [Report]

Oh i hate it when that happens........
Flagday
posted on Monday, Oct 6, 2008 7:30PM [Report]

I'm a rat. I'd report it to IHOP international. It's either company owned or a franchise. They should know this crap is happening.
JoanneSanderson
posted on Monday, Oct 6, 2008 7:00PM [Report]

Good for you, that wait is ludicrous, glad you walked out.
JRS
posted on Monday, Oct 6, 2008 5:08PM [Report]

Wow...not only IHOP but Wendy's, too? And then you had to settle for Whooper-Ville? That really sux!!!! I feel so sorry for you! *hugs*
narom
posted on Monday, Oct 6, 2008 1:24PM [Report]

yeah .. i hate bad restaurant service. you ever watch Kitchen Nightmares? It made me realize that most of the time it isnt' the server's fault. It is often times the kitchen or the manager that is causing the back-up.

But then again ... servers can be the reason too. Meh ... anyway. Gordon Ramsey is fun.

Who am I?
D.Y. Sao
posted on Monday, Oct 6, 2008 12:54PM [Report]

sometimes a ploy for the food to taste better

but in your case not hahahhahaha...sorry
JRS
posted on Monday, Oct 6, 2008 11:34AM [Report]

Wow!!!! That's incredible!!! We've had a couple of bad experiences with Denney's but it was understandable because (1) they were severly understaffed and (2) the crowds were ridiculously huge because of events in town.

Wow...it's such a bummer to have your mouth set on something and then not get it! Arg for you!!!

So, did you go somewhere else?