Bob Evans vs IHOP: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated October 22, 2026 5 items matched

The short answer

Bob Evans is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Bob Evans is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.98 per item.

Typical menu price: Bob Evans $10.79 · IHOP $12.49

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Bob Evans's wording first.

Item	Bob Evans	IHOP	Difference
Country-Fried Steak Plattervs Country Fried Steak Dinner	$14.39	$16.49	$2.10 cheaper at Bob Evans
Country-Fried Steak & Eggsvs Country Fried Steak & Eggs	$12.69	$17.49	$4.80 cheaper at Bob Evans
Rise & Shinevs 55+ Rise 'N Shine	$10.79	$9.29	$1.50 cheaper at IHOP
Brioche French Toastvs Original French Toast	$10.19	$11.49	$1.30 cheaper at Bob Evans
Kids Mac & Cheese	$6.79	$6.99	$0.20 cheaper at Bob Evans

Bob Evans vs IHOP at a Glance

	Bob Evans	IHOP
Typical menu price	$10.79	$12.49
Average menu price	$11.60	$11.57
Cheapest item	Mashed Potatoes & Gravy — $2.99	Coffee (bottomless) — $3.79
Most expensive item	Brunch For A Bunch Bundle — $71.99	Sirloin Tips & Eggs — $18.99
Items priced	58	41
Menu sections	10	6
Price range	$$	$$
Founded	1948	1958
Headquarters	New Albany, Ohio	Pasadena, California
Locations	About 440 restaurants, mostly in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic	About 1,650 restaurants in the U.S. and internationally

Which One Should You Order From?

Bob Evans has the lower typical menu price of the two — $10.79 against $12.49 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Bob Evans gets you in cheaper at $2.99.

Bob Evans is strongest on Rise & Shine, The Original Farmer's Choice, Fork-Tender Pot Roast; IHOP on Original Buttermilk Pancakes, Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity, Breakfast Sampler. Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

Bob Evans

Breakfast is served all day, and the cheapest plates are breakfast ones: the Mini Sampler at about $5.99 and Sausage Gravy & Biscuits at about $6.99.
Three hand-breaded chicken tenders with two sides are about $8.99, the lowest-priced dinner plate.
The Rise & Shine Family Breakfast at about $35.99 feeds four to six — about $6 to $9 a person, against $10.79 for a single Rise & Shine in the restaurant.

IHOP

All You Can Eat Pancakes returns several times a year and is the best value IHOP ever offers — usually around the price of a full stack.
The 55+ menu is available all day to guests 55 and older and runs roughly $2 to $4 below the standard versions of the same dishes.
Coffee and soft drinks are bottomless, so a single drink charge covers the whole meal.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Bob Evans vs IHOP — FAQ

Is Bob Evans cheaper than IHOP in 2026?

Bob Evans is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 5. Across the whole menu Bob Evans is the lower-priced of the two, at $10.79 for a typical item against $12.49 at IHOP.

What is the price difference between Bob Evans and IHOP?

On matched items the average difference is $1.98, or about less than 1% overall. Bob Evans averages $11.60 across 58 priced items; IHOP averages $11.57 across 41.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Bob Evans or IHOP?

Bob Evans starts at $2.99 (Mashed Potatoes & Gravy) and IHOP at $3.79 (Coffee (bottomless)).

Are these prices the same at every location?

No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.