It also comes with the beefiest cost in this survey, coming in at a steep $18.99.
Plump with a brown char along its spine, it’s a sight to see.
This is also a prime example of not judging a book by its cover.
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But, there are other selections on the menu that can tackle your hunger for much less.
Then, you’re going to have a couple of hard choices to make.
Personally, I opted for the apples and bacon for a total meal cost of $9.99.
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The Look:Fresh yet basic.
The eggs were cooked over-easy to my satisfaction and the bacon appeared to be hot off the griddle.
I lost it in the shuffle of other meats, sweets, and more elaborate plates.
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Sure, the eggs are fine.
The apples are sweet, cinnamon-coated, and tendermore of a dessert really.
My only real objection was related to the gravy.
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It’s overly smoky and peppery and gives you a chalky mouthfeel like it was mixed from a powder.
It just wasn’t anything special.
Each one automatically comes with two eggs and biscuits and gravy, just like the Old Timer’s plate.
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The look:Almost identical to the previous breakfast.
The taste:Each component was up to scratch once again.
That is, with the exception of the dense and dissatisfying gravyyou already know how I feel about that.
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The two breakfasts even come with the same price taga big hint at their likeness.
But, that is the only unique feature I can see.
Most notably, there’s the time-honored Grandpa’s Country Fried Breakfast.
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Since it’s a CB staple, I went with the steak.
Two eggs, a side choice, and biscuits and gravy additionally round out the $12.49 meal.
The look:The crispy golden-crusted steak isn’t quite as big as the New York Strip.
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But, it’s still reasonably meaty, taking up about half the plate.
Eggs here were ordered over medium and appeared a tad more greasy than the rest slopped into the corner.
The taste:A step up from the sirloin without a doubt.
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That’s what happens when you coat food in salty breading and deep fry it into oblivion.
The biscuits and gravy companion, on the other hand, are overkill if you ask me.
Otherwise, I would look over yonder to a different part of the menu.
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Stuffed Cheesecake Pancake
Cheesecake for breakfast?
If Cracker Barrel says it’s okay then it’s okay in my book.
The $11.99 entree also comes with two eggs and either thick-cut bacon or smoked sausage.
The look:The presentation is pristine.
Next to this, the platter of scrambled eggs and bacon looked sad and dull.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s cloyingly delicious.
It’s something I would order again, especially as a shareable for the table.
Between the three, sirloin tips seemed like the obvious pick and that’s exactly what I ordered.
It’s also served with not two but three farm-fresh eggs, and not one but two breakfast sides.
Then, guess what else is tacked on?
That’s right, another helping of biscuits and gravy.
The chain never gets tired of this stuff, huh?
The look:Intimidating.
It’s a large heap of food, plain and simple.
I counted 13 total glistening and plump steak cubes.
The biscuits and gravy were accounted for but hardly even noticeable amongst the rest.
But, I was pleasantly surprised by its tenderness and rich flavor.
Momma’s French Toast Breakfast
There’s nothing quite like Momma’s cookin'.
I guess that’s why her breakfasts at Cracker Barrel are so dang popular.
it’s possible for you to also pick your poison in terms of syrups.
For this meal,I ordered my eggs over easy with sausage patties.
Each egg-washed piece of sourdough was cooked to perfectionnot burnt yet not too gooey at its nucleus.
Instead, its texture was chewy with a light crisp on the fringes.
The creamy and fresh-tasting butter also cascades down, seeping into every corner of the plate.
I didn’t detect cinnamon or other strong flavors on the bread itself.
This time with the Pancake Breakfastand this one’s a real doozy.
So, I already knew I was in for a treat.
What I really want to talk about, though, is the pancakes.
Golden with toasty edges and crowned with a butter ball, they’re a work of art.
The taste:I understand why this meal wins in the Cracker Barrel popularity contest.
You have your eggs and bacon which ease you into the experience with a few savory and salty notes.
Then, it’s on to the main event.
you might tell these pancakes are going to be good based on appearances alone.
Those crispy rings around the perimeter are like tasty promisesand they delivered.
Inside, the texture is fluffy and rich, never mealy.
The maple syrup is hardly even needed, but always a welcome addition.
I have to say, Momma was really cookin' when she created these two entrees.
The meal is just like it sounds, offering a taste from many areas of the breakfast menu.
Last, thepiece de resistanceis the plate of two buttermilk pancakes with butter and your choice of syrup.
Grandma offers all of this for a price of $11.39not too shabby if you ask me.
The look:I thought with a name like Grandma’s, this might contain dainty portions.
But, I was wrong.
The taste:A breakfast both grandma and I approve of.
Needless to say, the pancakes are once again scrumptious with their soft insides and crisp outsides.
There are fewer of them to love, but still plenty for one person.
I also adore this meal because it offers the best of the best on the opposing platter as well.
It’s not just an afterthought.
Here, you don’t have to pick between bacon and sausage.
You automatically receive both as well as a bonus piece of ham which is a game-changerspecifically the sugar-cured variety.
Sorry, Momma, but I think Grandma has you beat on this one.
