Yes, agreed, it is a chain restaurant. However, it is convenient and the food is not bad. I must say the servers must be challenged by the crowd that flocks in, especially during the weekend. I have never seen a server just hanging around, they are always moving. Ok, occasionally they may make a mistake, so what? Who hasn't? I love the patio, eating outdoors has a special feel to me. I have been a goer of IHOP for many years. I hope it i s around for a long time to come.