# Pint-Sized Pancake Houses The World’s Tiniest IHOP Just Opened Up in Los Angeles By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-10-18 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiniest-ihop References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a29489052/ihop-tiny-house-of-pancakes/) The iconic pancake chain [IHOP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-mini-pancake-cereal) recently teamed up with A&E’s hit show 'Tiny House Nation' to create the world's tiniest IHOP. Despite its impossibly small size, the pint-sized house of pancakes still serves up the chain's [classic dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-faves-menu). The world's tiniest IHOP is located in Los Angeles and clocks in at just 170 square feet. The outside is designed to look like a cozy log cabin, which the inside features necessary pancake supplies like a secret compartment of maple syrup. In order to dine at the [tiny pancake house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-tiny-restaurant), you'll have to be part of the chain's MyHOP email program. Reservations are claimed on a first-come, first-serve basis, but once you secure your seating, your meal will be free. For those not in the Los Angeles area, the chain is running a sweepstakes for a free trip two-night, three-day trip to Los Angeles to visit the tiny IHOP. Image Credit: *IHOP.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Dining Experiences:** Creating pint-sized versions of popular restaurants can offer unique and intimate dining experiences. - **Collaborations with TV Shows:** Teaming up with hit TV shows to create themed dining experiences can attract a loyal fan base. - **Exclusive Membership Programs:** Requiring customers to join a membership program can create a sense of exclusivity and reward loyalty. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Incorporating the concept of pint-sized dining experiences can attract customers looking for novel and intimate culinary adventures. - **Entertainment Industry:** Collaborating with popular TV shows can create new entertainment experiences and expand audience reach. - **Marketing Industry:** Developing exclusive membership programs can help businesses build customer relationships, gather data, and offer personalized benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restaurant Chain-Inspired Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-mini-pancake-cereal.md) - [Taco-Like Chocolate Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocopancake.md) - [All-Day Pancake Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancake-tacos.md) - [Digital Pancake Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-bank-of-pancakes.md) - [Dubai Chocolate Pancake Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-pancake.md) - [Value-Packed Breakfast Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-pancakes.md) - [All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-allyoucaneat-pancakes.md) - [Whimsical Movie Diner Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ihop-menu.md) - [Complimentary Pancake Diner Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-national-pancake-day.md)