Shannon N.
Yelp
On my way back, I try not to make any stops so I can arrive earlier than intended. However, in the area that has what seems to be hundreds of eateries-and on my side of the freeway nonetheless-Cracker Barrel was one of the last ones on the way. The effort is worth it!
Finding the parking lot closest was easy. I placed the order in my car so I could just go in and get it to make things simple. Their pickup area was towards the back of the store near the restrooms. While waiting, I have a problem of walking around looking at the stuff they have to offer but thankfully haven't given in too much. Today, I went with a bag of Charlie's Chips; as my family used to order these by the cannister when I was a young kid. Sadly, they don't hold up as my taste has probably evolved and I prefer thicker cut chips, but the nostalgia was at 100%, and I'm glad CB carries them.
Service was also fantastic; there was a guy who I think was a manager, and a nice lady (possibly Robin) who kept an eye out for my order. I usually go with one (or two) of their candy sticks, but my favorite cotton candy was clear out. As I was being rung up for the passionfruit and wintergreen flavors, she did check in a back drawer and offered me two 'defective' cotton candy sticks, defective in the sense where they are in a hundred pieces and cannot be sold, but are still edible. I appreciated the effort!
Kids sliders and fries were great as usual, and I kick myself for spending twice as much elsewhere for sliders/fries but here, they are reliable where they taste good and are very reasonable.
Okay, just visited again and decided to stay in to try their Carolina Gold chicken w/ fries and green beans. Steve was a great server, and I figured now would be a great time to get their peach tea to go. As for the food, I'm glad I got the gold sauce on the side which was a little on the tangy side, but good. I also did my favorite Heinz 57 which I swear is difficult to find so I take advantage while here.
Yes, I will go from eating at STK, Carbone, etc. to Cracker Barrel and I'm not ashamed to admit this.