IHOP Buttermilk Biscuit
The IHOP Buttermilk Biscuit costs $4.29 with 810 calories — the simplest item in the biscuit lineup and one of the cheapest things on the entire IHOP menu. IHOP’s official description: “Warm & flaky buttermilk biscuit served with whipped real butter.” One biscuit, real butter, nothing else. At $4.29 it is the gateway to the biscuit menu.
This guide covers the price, what you get, the 810-calorie reality check, and how to use it.
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IHOP Buttermilk Biscuit Price
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Menu price | $4.29 (prices vary by location) |
| Calories | 810 Cal |
| Menu section | Biscuits |
| Availability | All day, dine-in, takeout & delivery |
At $4.29 it is the cheapest biscuit item by $8.20 — and cheaper than every sandwich, burrito, crepe, and pancake stack on the menu. See the IHOP biscuits menu for the full lineup.
What You Actually Get
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Warm buttermilk biscuit | Flaky, served warm — the whole point |
| Whipped real butter | Not margarine — real butter, whipped for spreadability |
Two components. The biscuit quality carries everything — IHOP’s version is properly flaky, and the whipped butter melts into the layers. There is nowhere to hide, and IHOP does not need to.
The 810-Calorie Reality Check
A $4.29 biscuit with 810 calories deserves scrutiny — that is more than the Fresh Berry Crepes at $16.79. Where does it hide?
Butter is the engine
Biscuits are laminated with fat, and the whipped butter on top adds more. A plain biscuit is never a light food — the flakiness is literally butter layers.
No protein to balance it
Unlike the biscuit sandwiches, there is no egg or chicken here — 810 calories of almost pure carbs and fat.
The honest math
$4.29 buys 810 calories — 189 calories per dollar, the highest ratio on the menu. Cheap fuel, not light fuel. Know which one you want.
Buttermilk Biscuit Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 810 |
| Total fat | ~44g |
| Carbohydrates | ~88g |
| Protein | ~12g |
| Sodium | ~1,100mg |
At 810 calories with 44 grams of fat and minimal protein, this is pure comfort carbs — the nutritional opposite of a light side. Figures vary by location and preparation.
Five Ways to Use a $4.29 Biscuit
- The table bread: order one for the table while you wait — it beats the free nothing IHOP gives you.
- The soup companion: pair with tomato basil soup for the classic dunking combination.
- The gravy vehicle: ask for a side of hearty gravy — instant biscuits-and-gravy.
- The breakfast add-on: split it alongside eggs for the carb anchor your plate needs.
- The honey move: ask for honey — biscuit plus honey is the Southern dessert that costs $4.29.
Buttermilk Biscuit FAQs
How much is this biscuit?
The IHOP Buttermilk Biscuit costs $4.29 at most locations. Prices vary by restaurant.
What comes with it?
One warm, flaky buttermilk biscuit served with whipped real butter.
How many calories are in it?
810 calories — surprisingly high for a single biscuit, driven by the butter-laminated layers.
Is it a good value?
At 189 calories per dollar, it is the highest calories-per-dollar on the menu — cheap fuel, though not light fuel.
Can I get gravy with the Buttermilk Biscuit?
Ask your server for a side of hearty gravy — it turns the biscuit into instant biscuits-and-gravy.
Is it available all day?
IHOP serves biscuits all day at most locations, for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
