Only Applebee’s-IHOP combo in DAL sits in Terminal T
This Applebee’s-IHOP sits airside in Terminal T at Dallas Love Field and serves the same mash-up menu you see on the highway: pancakes and burgers under one roof. It runs through the main daytime bank of flights (typical hours hover around early morning to late evening), so you can grab a short stack before a 7 a.m. departure or a burger before the last Southwest push around 9 p.m.
You’ll find standard IHOP breakfast plates here: pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon, and coffee that’s cheaper than a latte from the nearby coffee kiosks by a couple of dollars a cup. From the Applebee’s side, expect burgers in the $14–$18 range, appetizers like mozzarella sticks and boneless wings, and the usual fries-heavy sides. Portions track similar to land-side locations, which helps if you want one meal to carry you through a 2–3 hour flight.
The combo layout means there’s a host stand, a bar, and a mix of booths and tables, unlike the grab-and-go spots closer to several gates in T. Table service can push your dwell time to 45–60 minutes during peak banks, so this is better with at least a 90-minute layover or a longer wait for a delayed flight on Southwest. If you just need something fast before boarding in 20–30 minutes, the bar side usually turns orders a bit quicker.
Menu standouts are the familiar ones: IHOP pancake stacks with add-ons like blueberries or chocolate chips, and Applebee’s-style burgers or chicken tenders with a side of fries. Drinks run from bottomless soft drinks around $4 to basic draft beer and simple mixed drinks in the $8–$12 range. Tip: if your gate changes within Terminal T, pay the check a few minutes before you finish eating so you can walk straight out if your flight jumps from one end of T to the other.