Cracker barrel

[bigtoughralf]

I propose this as a new name for this sub

Let us now discuss this proposal

[2dimes]

The Canadian version or the one in the US?

[jimboston]

Just don’t locate your Cracker Bartel in Portland or San Francisco… it’ll close down shortly thereafter.

https://www.nbc15.com/2023/03/21/cracke ... staurants/

[DirtyDishSoap]

They leave their last store in Methford. Lol. That's too funny.

[mookiemcgee]

The Canadian version or the one in the US?

What's the canadian version????

[DoomYoshi]

Far better than whole foods.
https://medium.com/@michael_hendrix/why ... 61cb9b1e5f
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/se ... er-barrel/

This is an apt time to remind people that not only was John Wayne Gacy a Roman catholic, his first ever job was working for the Democratic party.
That's where they get all their policies.

[KoolBak]

Just don’t locate your Cracker Bartel in Portland or San Francisco… it’ll close down shortly thereafter.

https://www.nbc15.com/2023/03/21/cracke ... staurants/

Good. Went to the one in tualatin ONCE and it was horrific. What a shock it's closing. Good riddance.

[jonesthecurl]

I thought cracker barrel was brand of cheddar.

[mookiemcgee]

I thought cracker barrel was brand of cheddar.

apparently it is, but google only taught me that today.

For most americans it is a 'whites only' restaurant chain.

[Dukasaur]

There used to be Cracker Barrels in Toronto. Pretty trendy place but too expensive for my taste.

The ones in the U.S. seem to be very cheap from what Google has to show.

Don't know if it's even the same company or just a coincidence.

[DirtyDishSoap]

There used to be Cracker Barrels in Toronto. Pretty trendy place but too expensive for my taste.

The ones in the U.S. seem to be very cheap from what Google has to show.

Don't know if it's even the same company or just a coincidence.

It was an overrated restaurant that served meh food. Didn't even feel country.

[2dimes]

The Canadian version or the one in the US?

What's the canadian version????

https://www.crackerbarrel.ca

[jusplay4fun]

The Canadian version or the one in the US?

What's the canadian version????

https://www.crackerbarrel.ca

There is apparently NO LINK or connection between Cracker Barrel (Restaurants, USA) and Cracker Barrel Cheese of Canada:

Cracker Barrel is not affiliated with Cracker Barrel cheese.
Have you ever wondered if the Cracker Barrel cheese you see at your local grocery store is affiliated with Cracker Barrel restaurants? It's not.

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g2722/things-you-didnt-know-about-cracker-barrel/

and, from the same source:

The term "cracker-barrel" originated in the late 19th century.

American country stores in the late 19th century stocked barrels of soda crackers, which customers would often gather around to chat and socialize (think of them as the water coolers of their day). The term "cracker-barrel" eventually came to refer to the simple, rustic informality and straightforwardness that was characteristic of these conversations and the country stores they took place in.

[jimboston]

I thought cracker barrel was brand of cheddar.

apparently it is, but google only taught me that today.

For most americans it is a 'whites only' restaurant chain.

I would call in an “old whites only” chain restaurant.

I don’t know anyone under 60yo who’s ever been in one.

[bigtoughralf]

I would call in an “old whites only” chain restaurant.

And with that I think we've found OT's new name.

[KoolBak]

The one I tried was cram packed with yupsters. Young 30s-40s families of all colors. Emphasis on kids.

Probly entranced by the ridiculous store you had to thread your way thru to get in/out of the restaurant. Every one of them came out with armloads of crap. Really really aggressive marketing ploy to buy overpriced shit.

Food was NOT authentic / rustic at all and portions were minimal.

And "grits" came with every meal - think they were expired and out of a can. It was truly bad.

[GaryDenton]

Typical Cracker Barrel culture.

Not very good food but lots of crap merchandise you have to go past to get to the dining area.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/man-arrested-exposing-himself-cracker-barrel-employees/65-f65d8321-0970-45c8-a8e4-4bbb1a217f35

[mookiemcgee]

The one I tried was cram packed with yupsters. Young 30s-40s families of all colors. Emphasis on kids.

Probly entranced by the ridiculous store you had to thread your way thru to get in/out of the restaurant. Every one of them came out with armloads of crap. Really really aggressive marketing ploy to buy overpriced shit.

Food was NOT authentic / rustic at all and portions were minimal.

And "grits" came with every meal - think they were expired and out of a can. It was truly bad.

I don't mean to make any assumptions... but eating at a west coast cracker barrel isn't the authentic cracker barrel experience. Go visit one in MS or FL, preferably one next door to a waffle house. Visiting one on the west coast is like having your first Disneyland experience in Tokyo

[KoolBak]

Simply trying new restaurants that open locally. That one sucked. Many others are fantabulous....

Really couldn't give two fucks about the franchise

[DirtyDishSoap]

The one I tried was cram packed with yupsters. Young 30s-40s families of all colors. Emphasis on kids.

Probly entranced by the ridiculous store you had to thread your way thru to get in/out of the restaurant. Every one of them came out with armloads of crap. Really really aggressive marketing ploy to buy overpriced shit.

Food was NOT authentic / rustic at all and portions were minimal.

And "grits" came with every meal - think they were expired and out of a can. It was truly bad.

I don't mean to make any assumptions... but eating at a west coast cracker barrel isn't the authentic cracker barrel experience. Go visit one in MS or FL, preferably one next door to a waffle house. Visiting one on the west coast is like having your first Disneyland experience in Tokyo

That's the gimmick though. Southern food brought to the west coast. Too bad it was just a pipe dream brought by a chain.
I've had really good southern food, but it's from Ma and Pa, none of the outside influence bullshit.

[jusplay4fun]

The one I tried was cram packed with yupsters. Young 30s-40s families of all colors. Emphasis on kids.

Probly entranced by the ridiculous store you had to thread your way thru to get in/out of the restaurant. Every one of them came out with armloads of crap. Really really aggressive marketing ploy to buy overpriced shit.

Food was NOT authentic / rustic at all and portions were minimal.

And "grits" came with every meal - think they were expired and out of a can. It was truly bad.

I don't mean to make any assumptions... but eating at a west coast cracker barrel isn't the authentic cracker barrel experience. Go visit one in MS or FL, preferably one next door to a waffle house. Visiting one on the west coast is like having your first Disneyland experience in Tokyo

That's the gimmick though. Southern food brought to the west coast. Too bad it was just a pipe dream brought by a chain.
I've had really good southern food, but it's from Ma and Pa, none of the outside influence bullshit.

CB has great breakfast dishes; I especially love their Hashbrown casserole. Cheesy, yummy, and GREAT..! I think I only went there once for a meal NOT breakfast.

FYI:

What is the history of hash browns?
Hashed brown potatoes were a popular breakfast dish in New York City in the 1890s and were served in the finest hotels. Hash brown potatoes are diced, mixed with shortening and chopped onions, and then fried to form a browned potato cake.

[jimboston]

I thought cracker barrel was brand of cheddar.

apparently it is, but google only taught me that today.

For most americans it is a 'whites only' restaurant chain.

I knew of the cheese first. I think it was fairly popular out here, and considered a step up from “regular” or “American” cheese for lower-middle income folks in the northeast in the 1970’s-80s. You could always get imported “fancy” cheese at deli’s or specialty ethnic stores… but these were not widely available in chain supermarkets. When I grew up the types of cheeses were limited and you’d only get “fancy” Cracker Barrel cheese to eat as cheese & crackers at parties.

There were not many Cracker Barrel restaurants in Greater Boston. We had IHOP and Denny’s and plenty of local diners instead.

[jusplay4fun]

I thought cracker barrel was brand of cheddar.

apparently it is, but google only taught me that today.

For most americans it is a 'whites only' restaurant chain.

I knew of the cheese first. I think it was fairly popular out here, and considered a step up from “regular” or “American” cheese for lower-middle income folks in the northeast in the 1970’s-80s. You could always get imported “fancy” cheese at deli’s or specialty ethnic stores… but these were not widely available in chain supermarkets. When I grew up the types of cheeses were limited and you’d only get “fancy” Cracker Barrel cheese to eat as cheese & crackers at parties.

There were not many Cracker Barrel restaurants in Greater Boston. We had IHOP and Denny’s and plenty of local diners instead.

Yes, I recall Cracker Barrel (brand) cheeses now, labels indicating sharp vs extra sharp.


In the Cracker Barrels I have been in, I see blacks/African-Americans there and more than a token amount. They like good food, too.

One thing I learned was to get to breakfast early, by 8 am, or I would have to wait for a seat, and NOT in one of the Rocking Chairs outside that are for sale. It is that busy. Most in VA are located near Interstate exits, so there are even more of a crowd.