Village Inn vs IHOP

A recent debate broke out among my friends. What restaurant provides more than the other. We aren't talking just food, but atmosphere and service also come into play. I had eaten at IHOP before and considered it a decent place, but Village Inn had never crossed my mind. I knew right then that I must eat at Village Inn so that I could add my opinion in this debate.

Village Inn is way better than IHOP! The minute I walked into Village Inn I was impressed. The retro look was phenomenally pulled off. In addition there was a friendly atmosphere created by the waiters and waitresses. My waiter quickly introduced himself and asked for our drink orders. I asked for a cup of coffee and cream. Village Inn brings you the whole pot of coffee. Perfect! There is no need to anxiously wait for someone to notice that you need a refill.

I glanced over the menu and had a hard time making a decision. I eventually went a strawberry crepe combo. I was not let down. The food was phenomenal. The crepes were a bit thicker than I prefer, but still incredibly consistent. I did not like that the strawberry syrup ran onto my hash browns. It wasn't a huge issue, but it was a negative aspect. The bacon was at my preferred level of "crispy-ness". A big issue with breakfast diners like this is the coffee. Its a gamble whether it will be well made or not. In this instance I was satisfied. It wasn't my favorite coffee, but it was better than normal.

Now, I had eaten at IHOP multiple times and although I consider them both great choices in my opinion Village Inn is the superior restaurant. The quality of the food was superior, the atmosphere was superior and the customer service was phenomenal. Now, this could all be tied to a single location. If I go to a different Village Inn the customer service may be different. However, if this is true then this particular Village Inn set the bar at a high level.