Why Cracker Barrel is My Favorite Restaurant

To say that Cracker Barrel is my favorite restaurant is an understatement. Those who know me best certainly know that. In fact, on an expense report I once submitted eight meal receipts and 7 of them were for Cracker Barrel! I would hate to admit the number of days I’ve eaten twice in Cracker Barrel. (I have not eaten there three times in the same day…yet.)

Started in 1969 in Lebanon, Tennessee they have grown into one of America’s favorite restaurant chains. Their early stores included gasoline pumps, but now their focus is only on the store and restaurant business. The delicious food and the unique merchandise are great values. They went public in 1981 and were classified in the top ten stocks in America by Money Magazine. They’re still managed at the top by the founder, Dan Evins. No wonder they’re so successful and continue impressive growth.

Why do I love this restaurant so much? I was raised on good ‘ol country cooking so the menu satisfies my taste for that kind of food. Everyday they serve good homestyle country cooking. From the country fried steak, to biscuits ‘n gravy, to homemade chicken ‘n dumplins, to the baked apple dumpling dessert. There’s variety on the menu: steaks, fish, country ham, and chops. There’s a great assortment of vegetables too. A Cracker Barrel favorite is their hashbrown casserole…yummy!

Here are 10 good reasons why I love Cracker Barrel

1. They’re Everywhere – There are over 530 locations in 41 states. You can drive along the interstate and see that gold and brown sign directing you to a Cracker Barrel just a little further down the road. If you love the good food at Cracker Barrel then you can probably find one near you. When I travel for business or pleasure I’ll probably eat at least one meal in a Cracker Barrel. In fact, on family vacations the first stop on the road is Cracker Barrel, and a stop on the return trip is a…Cracker Barrel. How’d you guess?