Cracker Barrel, Casual dining restaurant along Interstate highways, United States
Cracker Barrel is an American-style restaurant in Summit County, typically located along interstate highways to serve travelers on long drives. The walls are covered with old American objects from the early 1900s, giving the dining room the look of a country general store.
The concept was founded in 1969 in Lebanon, Tennessee, and was built from the start around serving highway travelers. Over the following decades, it grew into a familiar stop for road travelers across the country.
Wooden rocking chairs line the front porch at every location, and guests often sit there before or after their meal. Next to the entrance, a small shop sells handmade goods and traditional American food products.
The restaurant sits directly off the highway, making it easy to stop without going far out of your way. Parking is large and the walk from the lot to the front door is short and straightforward.
Every table has a small wooden peg solitaire game that guests play while waiting for their food. This simple wooden puzzle has been a fixture on every table across all locations for decades.
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