My first experience with Cracker Barrel was in Alabama, and it seemed so terrific.
I loathe it now when friends want to meet us for lunch at Cracker Barrel off of Carowinds...
First, I don't think they clean the tables or chairs. They're always sticky, and based on the people that corral there, I can imagine not many washed hands touch the menus and dirty paper inserts.
For the "home comfort food" served, it seems like it's all plopped on a plate from a large vat in the back, but the portions are so small for the price. Really? $5 for 2 hotcakes? Gross syrup containers that looks like several children slobbered all over the handles? My side of coleslaw is about 2 tablespoons.