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CRACKER Barrel has excited customers with a mouthwatering selection of new items added to their holiday menu.
One foodie described it as “amazing” as they led the legion of people eager to try the range of seasonal dishes.
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Blogger Markie Devo, who lives in New York, shared a photo of Cracker Barrel’s holiday menu with his 67,000 Facebook followers.
The post went viral as he revealed new additions alongside the return of some beloved dishes and a Thanksgiving meal option.
“New DIY Hot Chocolate Bar: Rich hot chocolate, topped with fluffy whipped cream and drizzled with decadent chocolate sauce,” he wrote.
“Customize your own with a selection of your favorite toppings, including holiday cheer sprinkles, chocolate morsels, and a peppermint candy stick.”
Markie said a sparkling plum mimosa for people aged over 21 will also be available in restaurants this season.
He revealed the new Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Breakfast is served with two eggs and a choice of breakfast meat.
Another new addition to the menu is their Signature Fried Apple French Toast, which is served with butter pecan syrup and a choice of meat.
“New Pot Roast: Slow braised rib roast with carrots, onions, celery and homestyle beef gravy,” he continued.
“Served with choice of two Country Sides and Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
“New Hashbrown Casserole Shepard’s Pie: Slow-simmered pot roast in a homestyle gravy with carrots, peas, onions, celery, and mashed potatoes topped with a griddled hashbrown casserole crust and sour cream.
“Served with Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.”
Markie revealed the delicious selection of meals is available at Cracker Barrel locations nationwide.
The restaurant is also offering the opportunity to pick up a Heat n’ Serve Turkey Dinner from Nov 23rd – Dec 1st.
Hundreds of people liked the post and shared their excitement to try the foods.
“I love the DIY hot chocolate bar idea!” one person wrote.
“More places should have that in the Winter.
“Sugar plum tea sounds amazing and the breakfast items sound delicious as well.”
Restaurant closures in 2024
BOSSES at major dining chains have announced a series of restaurant closures. The U.S. Sun has compiled a list of the chain’s affected.
- Cracker Barrel: Stores in Medford, Oregon, Columbia, South Carolina, and Sacramento, California, have closed.
- Mod Pizza: Bosses dramatically shuttered 27 shops in April, including some in the state of California.
- Frisch’s Big Boy: Restaurant chiefs confirmed the closure of a restaurant in Covington, Kentucky in April.
- Outback Steakhouse: The chain will shutter 41 ‘underperforming’ locations this year.
- Two Bucks: Four restaurants in Ohio closed in April.
- Chili’s: A restaurant in Port Arthur, Texas, has shut permanently as well as one in Irvine, California, and one in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
- Friendly’s: Bosses confirmed an establishment in Ronkonkoma, Long Island will close.
- Pizza Hut: A restaurant in Glen Falls, New York, closed at the end of March, followed by four in Ohio in June and 15 in Indiana. This was followed in July by a bankruptcy filing from its parent company which announced the closure of 150 locations.
- Carl’s Jr.: The first Boise, Idaho location has closed.
- In-N-Out: An Oakland location closed earlier in the year due to crime in the area.
- Cheesecake Factory: The chain is set to shutter a location in Memphis, Tennessee in July.
- Applebee’s: Announced the closure of between 25 and 35 locations this year.
- Red Lobster: The seafood chain filed for bankruptcy in May and shuttered over 100 locations.
- Taco John’s: Shuttered a restaurant in Minnesota and put the building up for sale in May.
- Frisco’s Chicken: The poultry restaurant shuttered all of its locations over the summer
- Rubio’s Coastal Grill: Has announced the closure of 48 locations in California after filing for bankruptcy.
- Burger King: Shuttered a location in California in June after 30 years.
- Foster’s Freeze: Shuttered a location in California after five decades in business due to financial struggles.
- Chicken Salad Chick: After nine years the restaurant shuttered one location in Jacksonville, Florida, with no reason given.
- México Lindo: The New York City-based restaurant announced its final day after 52 years and finally shuttered its doors for good on July 31.
- American Dream Pizza: Closed all of its locations in Oregon in July.
- Tender Greens: The Southern California-based chain filed for bankruptcy.
- Lefty’s Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies, & Grill: Abruptly shuttered 18 locations in July due to a family feud.
- Firehouse Subs: Shuttered a location in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State over the summer citing “unforeseen circumstances”
- Taco Time: The Taco Bell rival shuttered a location in Seattle after 50 years following a death in the franchise owner’s family.
- Burgerim: Shuttered a location in Burlington, Massachusetts in July, reigniting bankruptcy fears from 2020.
- Denny’s: The chain has shuttered over 40 locations so far this year with the owner of the one outlet blaming vandalism.
- Starbucks: The chain shuttered one of its most iconic locations in New York City after almost three decades with fans blaming crime. It also lost a location in Seattle.
- Subway: In August, the sandwich chain shuttered over 20 locations across the US and Canada after a franchisee lost money after being a victim of fraud.
- IHOP: A restaurant in New Hampshire shut its doors after 24 years, leaving four locations in the state.
- Switchback Coffee Roasters: The popular chain filed for bankruptcy in August after over a decade in business.
- Jimmy John’s: The sandwich shop chain shuttered a location in Nevada on August 19 after 12 years citing overexpansion issues.
- KFC: Closed the remaining three locations in Rockford, Illinois all on the same day on August 19. In total, it closed six locations across four cities in Illinois.
- Rusty Bucket: The chicken shop chain confirmed it would officially leave Florida as it announced a handful of closures including in Sarasota and Ohio.
- Buca di Beppo: The Olive Garden rival abruptly shuttered 44 locations across five states before filing for bankruptcy.
- Red Robin: Announced the closure of its Ashburn, Virginia location on August 25 after 15 years in business.
- Noodles & Company: Shuttered dozens of locations due to their contribution to around $2 million worth of losses.
- Shoney’s: The classic American-style food chain founded in 1947 officially exited Ohio after three decades of business as it reduced its operational footprint.
- Homegrown: The sandwich chain based in Seattle announced the closure of 10 locations leaving 150 employees in the lurch.
- World of Beer: Filed for bankruptcy after closing 14 outlets.
- Arby’s: The chain announced a number of closures this year including in Lexington, Kentucky, Akron, Ohio,
- Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Shuttered a location in New Jersey in July, leaving just two in the state, followed by the closure of a Baltimore location in August.
- Hart House: Shutterd all four locations in California in September just two years after the vegan fast-food restaurant chain was launched by actor and comedian Kevin Hart.
Another commenter confessed they were willing to travel a distance to try the foods.
“Man, I wish Cracker Barrel was closer!!” they said. “Their Chocolate pecan pie is amazing!! Menu looks like driving an hour plus is in my future!”
“I work there and can confirm that all the new promo items are delicious!!” a third said.
