Great news: you can now celebrate holidays with ease, thanks to the new holiday offerings from IHOP and TooJay’s!
Thanksgiving is done but parties and family gatherings are far from over. If you’re feeling the holiday overwhelm already, well, you’re not alone. Preparing for all these activities could take up lots of time, to the point you barely have energy to have fun. Remember, you don’t have to do it all…And that means you can skip preparing your own holiday meals from scratch and enjoy what restaurants like IHOP and TooJay’s offer. It’s about time you celebrate with ease and plan for a no-cook holiday feast. It’s definitely possible with these new holiday menu releases.
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IHOP
IHOP is the go-to spot for affordable, everyday dining experience but it’s definitely more than just that. Because the home of world-famous buttermilk pancakes is all set to serve up holiday specials. The restaurant invites families to try their December Pancake of the Month, group or family meals perfect for breakfast and any time of the day, and of course, the annual gift card offer. Here’s everything you need to know about these can’t-miss holiday deals from IHOP:
Chocolate Peppermint Bark Pancakes
Say hello to IHOP’s December Pancake of the Month, featuring the heavenly combination of sweet chocolate and cool peppermint! If you’re looking to make your holiday breakfast extra special, this is the chance you’ve been waiting for. You can try this new holiday menu item from IHOP by getting 4 chocolate pancakes filled and finished with pieces of peppermint bark, cream cheese icing, and whipped cream. You can also get them as a combo meal consisting of the following:
- 2 Chocolate Peppermint Bark Pancakes
- 2 pork sausage links or bacon strips
- 2 eggs your way
- hash browns
Family Meal Options
Now, for families looking to get together this holiday season, there are plenty of other options offered at IHOP. Each of these is designed to bring joy to every meal, available via delivery or takeout only:
- Holiday French Toast Creations Family Feast – Treat yourself and your family to 4 slices of Thick ‘N Fluffy French toast, along with 4 servings each of hash browns and scrambled eggs. To make the breakfast more festive, these items are also included in the meal:
- Choice of 8 pork sausage links or hickory-smoked bacon strips
- 4 seasonal toppings to create your ideal holiday breakfast: mixed berry topping, sweet and creamy mousse, cookie pieces, and cookie butter sauce
- Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Family Feast – This option offers 16-pc. buttermilk crispy chicken breast strips, a basket of fries, and a side salad.
- Breakfast Family Feast with Pancakes – Enjoy 8 pieces of buttermilk pancakes, 8 servings each of bacon strips and sausage links, and 4 servings each of hash browns and scrambled eggs.
- Breakfast Family Feast with Waffles – This is basically the same as the previous family feast option but instead of pancakes, you’ll get 12 Belgian waffle triangles.
- Breakfast Family Feast with Thick ‘N Fluffy French Toast – Finally, this holiday meal serves 4 slices of French toast, along with 4 servings each of scrambled eggs and hash browns, and 8 servings each of bacon strips and sausage links.
Stocking Stuffer from IHOP
If you’re still on a hunt for portable and flexible gifts, look no further than IHOP’s gift cards! These are perfect for pancake lovers, and those who enjoy a hearty breakfast. Now through January 5, 2025, IHOP is offering a $5 bonus card when you spend $25 in gift card. That means you’ll receive a holiday gift by gifting a dining experience at IHOP! The bonus card expires on February 25, 2025, and can be redeemed online or in-store.
TooJay’s
TooJay’s, known for its award-winning deli fare, is also celebrating holidays with seasonal offerings. They have menu specials for those celebrating Christmas and Hannukah, as well as catering packages that will make it easy to prep for the holidays—available in all TooJay’s locations in Florida.
Toojay’s is offering the perfect holiday dining experience through its Christmas Prix Fixe Menu, available from December 24 to 25. For $25.99 (per person), you can get the following:
- Caesar Salad, House Salad or Chicken Noodle Soup for starter.
- Turkey, Ham or Brisket for entree. This is served with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread stuffing, bread and butter, and cranberry sauce.
- A slice of Pecan Pie or Cheesecake for dessert.
For those celebrating Hanukkah, TooJay’s also has the Hanukkah Prix Fixe Menu specials, worth $26.99 per person. This menu is available from December 25 to January 2, 2025:
- Caesar Salad, House Salad or Chicken Noodle Soup for starter.
- Brisket, Turkey or Stuffed Chicken for entree. This is served with green beans, artisan rye bread, and potato pancakes.
- A choice of macarons, blue and white cookies, or Rugelach for dessert.
As for TooJay’s holiday catering packages, these too, are divided into two categories: Christmas and Hanukkah Catering Packages. These can be ordered through December 25:
Christmas Catering Packages
- Turkey or Ham Dinner for 2: A choice of ham or turkey for two, plus green beans, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, artisan rye bread, and two slices of pecan pie. Available for $49.99.
- Turkey or Ham Dinner for 5: A choice of ham or turkey for five, plus green beans, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, artisan rye bread, and one pecan pie. Available for $120.99.
- Turkey Dinner, Ham Dinner, or Turkey & Ham Dinner for 10: Choose from turkey, ham or a combination of both good for 10 people. This also includes green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, artisan rye bread, and two pecan pies. Available for $234.99.
- Turkey Dinner, Ham Dinner, or Turkey & Ham Dinner for 20: Choose from turkey, ham or a combination of both good for 20 people. This also includes green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, artisan rye bread, and four pecan pies. Available for $429.99.
Hanukkah Catering Packages
- Brisket or Turkey Dinner for 2: A choice of brisket or turkey for two people, plus potato pancakes, a quart of matzo ball soup, artisan rye bread, green beans, three blue and white cookies, and three coconut macaroons. Available for $59.99.
- Brisket or Turkey Dinner for 5: A choice of brisket or turkey for five people, plus potato pancakes, two quarts of matzo ball soup, artisan rye bread, green beans, eight blue and white cookies, and eight coconut macaroons. Available for $144.99.
- Brisket or Tukey Dinner for 10: Choose from brisket or turkey good for 10 people, plus potato pancakes, three quarts of matzo ball soup, artisan rye bread, green beans, 15 blue and white cookies, and 15 coconut macaroons. Available for $269.99.
- Brisket or Turkey Dinner for 20: Choose from brisket or turkey good for 20 people, plus potato pancakes, five quarts of matzo ball soup, artisan rye bread, green beans, 24 pieces each of blue and white cookies and coconut macaroons, and a dessert platter. Available for $499.99.
Aside from these holiday catering packages, TooJay’s is offering a la carte side dishes to enhance any holiday spread. These include sliced honey-cured ham, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, oven-roasted turkey, and so much more. For baked goods, you can also order delicious treats like pumpkin spice cake, rye bread, and key lime pie separately. All TooJay’s locations will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Christmas Day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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From The Club
Hosting a holiday party just got easier with new menu specials from IHOP and TooJay’s! And since I’m part of a small family, IHOP’s family meal options are ideal for me. Although I must say that TooJay’s holiday catering options are a complete package. The Christmas Prix Fixe Menu sounds delicious and filling as well! It’d be a nice option for those who want to take their holiday celebration outdoors for a change.
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