IHOP Philly Cheese Steak Stacker

The IHOP Philly Cheese Steak Stacker costs $15.59 with 810 calories — the simplest, leanest sandwich on the IHOP menu. IHOP’s official line: “Philly comes to you with grilled sirloin steak & onions topped with melted American cheese on a grilled roll.” Four components, no avocado, no bacon, no ranch. That restraint is what makes it worth a look.

This guide covers the price, how IHOP’s take maps to the real Philadelphia classic, the full build, nutrition, and how to order it right.

IHOP Philly Cheese Steak Stacker Price

Listings from $14.99 to $17.99 appear across markets and delivery platforms, so confirm with your local restaurant. At $15.59 it is the cheapest sandwich in the lineup — and the only one under 1,000 calories. See the IHOP lunch menu for the full savory lineup.

IHOP’s Take on a Philly Classic

A Philadelphia cheesesteak has four non-negotiables: thin-sliced steak, grilled onions, melted cheese, and a sturdy roll. IHOP’s version checks every box — here is how each element stacks up.

Grilled sirloin steak

The classic uses ribeye, but IHOP goes with grilled sirloin steak — a leaner, firmer cut that holds up in strips rather than the traditional thin chop. It reads more steakhouse than street cart, and at 810 calories the leanness shows.

Grilled onions

Non-negotiable in a Philly, and present here: caramelized grilled onions cooked down until sweet, cutting through the beef’s richness.

Melted American cheese

One of the two canonical Philly cheese choices (the other being Cheez Whiz). American melts silkier than cheddar and drapes over the steak exactly the way the classic does.

Grilled roll

A warm, toasted grilled roll standing in for the Amoroso-style hoagie. Sturdy enough to hold the steak and onions without going soggy.

The verdict: this is a faithful interpretation, not a reinvention. The sirloin swap is the only real departure — everything else follows the Philadelphia blueprint.

The Full Build: Ingredients

Four ingredients. Compare that to the seven on the Classic Chicken Sandwich or the Cali Melt — this is the only sandwich on the menu that trusts the beef-cheese-onion trio to carry itself, and it works because none of the parts are fighting.

IHOP Philly Cheese Steak Stacker Nutrition Facts

The lightest sandwich on the menu by a wide margin — roughly 200 to 340 fewer calories than the other three. No bacon, no avocado, no cheese blend, no ranch: the simplicity shows up directly in the numbers. Protein stays excellent at around 50 grams. Figures vary by location and preparation.

Ordering It Right

• This is the value pick: cheapest sandwich on the menu and the lowest calorie — the rare case where the budget option is also the lightest.
• Extra onions: the cheapest upgrade and the most Philly-authentic one — caramelized onions are the soul of this sandwich.
• Fries belong here: at 810 calories, this is the one sandwich with room for a side — it still lands under the others’ totals.
• Steak lovers: if you want beef beyond the sandwich, the IHOP dinner menu carries the steakburgers and steak entrees.
• Delivery holds up: steak, onions, and melted cheese travel better than crispy chicken or avocado — this is the safest sandwich to order in.

Philly Cheese Steak Stacker FAQs