Chandani S.
Yelp
Arriving in Gatlinburg, I knew I had to try the iconic Crockett's Breakfast Camp. I made sure to arrive early around 8 a.m., but there was still a long wait. What I really appreciated, though, was being able to join the waitlist online, which allowed me to stay warm in my car instead of standing in the crowded waiting area. Once there were only a few people ahead of me, I headed inside so I wouldn't miss being called.
The restaurant has a very cozy, homey atmosphere that I loved. The menu is designed like a newspaper, which I thought was such a unique and fun touch. There were so many options that it was hard to choose because everything sounded good.
For our food, I ordered the corned beef hash, which tasted very authentic and was overall really good. My absolute favorite item was the cinnamon pancake -- it was fluffy, flavorful, and truly phenomenal. I'm still thinking about that pancake to this day. My husband ordered the jalapeño omelet with a turkey sausage patty. He's not usually an omelet person and prefers his eggs well done, and without even asking, they made it exactly to his liking. He cleaned his plate. My mother ordered a stack of buttery pancakes and loved them so much she ate every single one.
Since we don't live in the area, it was nice getting to try something different. If you're visiting, the pancakes are a must. Between the two, I personally liked the buttery pancakes more than the cinnamon, but both were very good. The turkey sausage was also great -- flavorful and not salty at all.
The service was good overall, especially considering how busy the restaurant gets. Our server did forget a couple of things we asked for, and I was initially brought coffee without creamer or sugar. By the time I was able to flag her down, my coffee had gone cold and had to be replaced. That said, I could tell she was very busy, so I didn't make a big deal out of it.
Overall, despite the long wait, we had a great experience. The food, atmosphere, and unique touches really stood out, and I will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Gatlinburg TN.