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I just read a brief news article in the New York Post about how IHOP (International House of Pancakes) is wanting to open a place in Times Square!!!

This news cannot make me more happy! I know lots of people hate IHOP but I absolutely love it! And shoot, if it ever opens, I hope it is 24-hours like many other IHOP locations around the nation. Maybe I’ll be motivated to wake up for breakfast if this place opens up.

PLEASE LET THIS BE TRUE! PLEASE! PLEASE!

August 24, 2007 — Start salivating over syrup and pancakes – IHOP is cooking up a deal to flip into Times Square.

The Post has learned that the California-based, 1,319-location, easy-eating chain once known as the International House of Pancakes is in heated talks with Vornado Realty Trust for the former Bar Code arcade at 1540 Broadway.

The 23,000-square-foot, triple-stacked space has an entrance on Broadway and two levels of dining. IHOP’s “Come Hungry, Leave Happy” menu would be expected to appeal to tourists, office workers, theatergoers and nightclubbers.

“We’re constantly looking for new locations,” said IHOP spokesman Patrick Lenow.

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This is where the new IHOP might be — the heart of Times Square.

There are currently 39 IHOP locations throughout New York State, but none of which are in the middle of the city. If ever there was one, I would so go there. A lot.

True, IHOP does not make the best-tasting food, but you gotta admit that it’s not bad tasting food. I think the people who hate IHOP really just hate it because it’s a big chain restaurant. They probably really have no reason to hate it otherwise. I’d love to have a chat about the pros and cons of IHOP with the next person who approaches me and says it’s the epitome of evil. That would be a wondrous conversation.

Until then, here’s to hoping that IHOP is able to get that juicy spot in Times Square. Yippee!

UPDATE: Heh, Gothamist apparently reported on this as well. You can read the snazzy comments there.