I spent $20 at IHOP, Denny’s, and Perkins. One meal blew me away in terms of taste and value.

• I ordered similar menu items at each chain — iced coffee and a biscuits-and-gravy meal.
• Overall, I thought Perkins offered the tastiest food, and I’m pleased with what I got for my money.

My breakfast came with a generous amount of food.

The portion seemed smaller than the one I got at IHOP.

The gravy was thick, but in my opinion, it still lacked flavor.

For only $0.71 more, Perkins gave me a similarly generous breakfast that felt even more filling because of the sausage-biscuit sandwiches. The thicker, seasoned gravy also made its version of the main dish my favorite.

Denny’s, meanwhile, was underwhelming — and the most expensive stop. Its $6.29 cold brew significantly increased my total, and I didn’t think it was worth the price.

Ultimately, Perkins offered the best combination of taste, portion size, and price. If I were craving this meal again, it would be my easy choice.

Business Insider reached out to IHOP, Denny’s, and Perkins for comment.