Hey all, and welcome to the Branson Blast-an event that will highlight some of our favorite stops in Branson, Missouri! Of course, Cracker Barrel isn't a Branson-only restaurant, but it happens to be my favorite place to eat. And the closest Cracker Barrel to where I live is over 3 hours away! So, when planning our trip to Branson, literally the first thing I checked was for a Cracker Barrel! I was thrilled to find out there was, and even more excited when Cracker Barrel agreed to participate in the Branson Blast.
We pulled into Branson on Monday (ended up going down a day earlier than planned), and after checking into our hotel, headed out for an early dinner. You guessed it-Cracker Barrel! I love the atmosphere of these restaurants; the homey, country feel, the friendly employees, and the shopping!
We were seated immediately, and greeted by Brittany, our waitress. She was very helpful and friendly, and really made our entire experience more enjoyable. (No matter how good the food is, if your waiter/waitress isn't polite, it puts a damper on the whole meal, you know?). Once seated, it was time to order our beverages-I chose the Raspberry Lemonade, my all-time favorite. Cracker Barrel is the only place I know that serves their lemonade in frosty glasses, which adds to the old-time charm :)
After perusing the menu for a few minutes, I decided to get the Roast Beef Dinner with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Hashbrown Casserole, and a House Salad. Again, some of my favorites that I only get to taste a couple times a year when we're traveling!
Brittany had our biscuits and salads out within minutes of placing the order.
And we had no sooner started in on the salads than our meal was brought to the table! Literally in less than 10 minutes of ordering, our entire meal was in front of us! Cracker Barrel always has great service, but this was above and beyond the norm.
As expected, the meal was delicious. The roast beef was super-tender, seasoned just right and smothered in gravy and onions. The mashed potatoes were just like homemade, and the hashbrown casserole was just perfect. C ordered the Low-Carb Roast Beef dinner, with a salad, mac n' cheese and hashbrown casserole. She said her meal was delicious as well, and had been cooked to perfection.
So, when you take a trip to Branson, be sure to visit Cracker Barrel for a good ol' down-home meal that you don't have to cook! The Branson Cracker Barrel is conveniently located right on Hwy 76, "the Strip" so you don't have to go far off the path of shows and attractions!
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I like their chicken and dumplings.
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My closest Cracker Barrel is in Huntsville AL.
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The closest one is in OKC.
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their steaks are fabulous
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The pot pie sounds good.
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The nearest one is about 25 miles away in Conroe, TX--not bad.
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I love their pancakes and hot maple syrup.
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ReplyDeleteThe nearest Cracker Barrel is in Jonesville, NC 20 miles away
ReplyDeleteI LOVE their Dumplings! So yummy
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely love their pancakes...they are soft in the middle and crispy on the outside...yum!!! I also love the miniature syrup bottles they give you!
ReplyDeleteOur closest one is just in the next city over. It takes about 8 minutes to get there.
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ReplyDeleteI would have the Country Fried Steak and a Baked Apple Dumplin for dessert.Yum
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There is one in Morehead, KY 34 miles from my house. I didn't even know it was there till now! It just opened a few months ago and I would really enjoy the country ride going there to eat a Sunday dinner.
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I love their chicken & dumplings, mjjaegly@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteI like their breakfasts with grits and stewed apples or their chicken and dumplings.
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Our closest one is in Davenport.
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OMG - this is so one of our Branson favorites too! We love the breakfast that has the bacon, eggs and yogurt parfait!
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My closest Cracker Barrel is Branson, MO!
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I love the new Sweet Potato Pancakes! Yum!
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ReplyDeleteI've only been once...but I love their sandwiches!
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My closest one is in FL!
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-Favorite: Fried Chicken Tenderloin Dinner
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Mu closest one is in East Windsor, CT - about 20 minutes away from me!
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Closest one to us is Des Moines, IA.
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Country Fried Steak! Mmmm....
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There is a Cracker barrel in the next town: Florence, SC
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I absolutely love the chicken and dumplings!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing at Cracker Barrel is the Sweet Potato Pancakes. Our closest Cracker Barrel is about an hour away.
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Hashbrown Casserole!
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I love their Grilled Chicken Salads! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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We live about 30 minutes from the one in Fishkill NY. Thanks
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Nearest location is 1370 N. Main St, Summerville, SC (right in town)
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I always get their chicken fried chicken! Delicious!
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Blueberry pancakes!
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Love their coca cola chocolate cake
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Our closest is in North Canton, OH
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chicken and dumplings are my favorite!
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My closest is Davenport, IA.
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Oh I love the Country Fried Steak! So good!
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I have a Cracker Barrel about 5 miles away in Lakeville!
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I love their Thanksgiving Dinner.
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I love Cracker Barrels Homemade Chicken n' Dumplins dinner platter. :) Jeanne
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite meal at Cracker Barrel is their exceptionally delicious thick sourdough bread FRENCH TOAST and a side of FRIED APPLES! Yummy yum yum! and that is exactly what I am going to order for my meal if I win! : D
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We have a Cracker Barrel only a short drive away at :
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Honestly I love their breakfast! I love the Old Timer's breakfast and their hashbrown casserole and biscuits are amazing!
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The closest one to me is in Cool Springs mall area in Franklin TN.
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My favorite meal is the bowl of pinto beans and cornbread muffins.
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One of my closest would be the one in Rockford, IL. :D
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I love getting the vegetable plate, I always get g.beans, mp, fried okra and pintos....their cornbread is so good also.
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I have one 9.55 miles from my house.
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Chicken and Dumplings!
ReplyDeleteI love the Meatloaf and the Chicken & Dumplings. Whatever I order, I also ask for fried okra on the side :)
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We do! We just moved to a very small town (seems small to me, anyway) but we have a Cracker Barrel on the main shopping road! [Whiskey Rd in Aiken, SC]
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