Get a Free Short Stack at IHOP for National Pancake Day
Technically, National Pancake Week ended on February 26th, but tell the World Pancake House, who will celebrate on Tuesday, February 28th , by handing out free pancakes . Whether they do it on another day to be edgy, who knows and who cares.
How to get free pancakes from IHOP
On Tuesday, February 28, IHOP will be giving away a free short stack of their buttermilk pancakes to restaurants nationwide. All you have to do is visit a local participating IHOP on Tuesday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and have lunch. You can check for IHOPs in your area here , just call ahead if you want to make sure they’re in on the deal.
When is National Pancake Day?
The official date for National Pancake Day changes every year because it traditionally follows the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday . Pancake Day fell on Shrove Tuesday, seven days before Ash Wednesday, when people used up all their eggs and fat before fasting, and pancakes were the perfect dish to make in the old days.
Why is IHOP celebrating National Pancake Day a week late?
It’s not clear why IHOP celebrates National Pancake Day a week later, and what’s the difference. Maybe they just got the date mixed up this year, but free pancakes are free pancakes, unless you’re fasting during Lent, in which case you have every right to complain.
You can also help a good cause without spending a lot: According to Chiff , IHOP aims to raise millions of dollars from customers by asking for donations to the Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities. They have raised $30 million since they started National Pancake Day, according to the National Day calendar .