Cracker Barrel is just OK for a traditional, comfort food breakfast. If you're looking for novel breakfasts this place isn't for you. Biscuits and bacon are the mainstay. If you want a tummy warming breakfast, the is the place. :)
Today I had eggs in basket with bacon. This was one of the smaller size breakfasts and I was glad I went that way because even this was enough food for me. The bread was sour dough with a perfectly perched egg on top. The egg was cooked to order. The bread was dripping in butter. (Yum! But back to healthy eating tomorrow!) It came with three slices of bacon and a small portion of their hash brown casserole. Hash browns are good, and I think cooked with cheese. Definitely a caloric splurge (once again).
One of my favorite things about breakfast is the coffee. I was disappointed. It was okay coffee if you drink coffee of the Folger's variety at home, but I like it dark and bold. My palate is trained that way after years of drinking amazing cups of Joe. I couldn't even finish the first cup. Next time, water only.
Service was good --- barely any waiting and they were efficient and friendly
And now, the store with the goodies (aka gift shop) I am always compelled to look around because one year I found the cutest pumpkin salt and pepper shakers here for fall. I scored again today since I found some really cute resin angels for upcoming birthdays AND they were on sale.
All in all, this is a ok place for breakfast and for a bit of spontaneity, curio shopping. Friendly staff with comfort food is always a good thing.