Going to any Cracker Barrel feels like being on a road trip, doing the tourist-y thing. An oasis by the Interstate, with a sip of old-time nostalgia.
Being away from home, in this case a whole 10 minutes away, we wanted that CB experience. Hash...browns, toys and all!
Breakfast at 10 am, the parking lot was full, as expected. We were ready to hunker down in a rocking chair to wait our turn. Surprisingly, we were seated immediately. At a nice comfy table by the front windows. I just LOVE people watching, don't you?
Our server, Cheynne took real good care of us. She was super cordial and really made us feel like we were welcome guests.
Her 3-Star apron will soon be traded in for the top level 4-Stars. IF you're not familiar with how those stars work, here's a quick glimpse. Newbies are rising stars, then they can get their first star. As time goes on, they can qualify to take tests to 'par' up and gain more stars, up to 4. It's a way of learning, attached to a badge of accomplishment. And financial incentives, too.
I've always loved their hashbrown casserole, so I got the Bacon N' Egg Hashbrown Casserole. Plenty of flavors mixed in for a nice breakfast bite.
Fav Fab One was hankerin' for some pancakes. Sop 'em up with some syrup and there ya go!
The next best thing about the food is cozily strolling around the tables of toys, quilts and goodies on your way out.
I'm always sort of relieved I'm hashbrown happy and full, however.
Keeps me away from those Circus Peanuts and Peanut Brittle! LOLMore