Well, what can I say, we're talking about Cracker Barrel for goodness sake. We recently checked out the newly opened chain in Longview. Was it crowded? Most definitely yes. Are Cracker Barrel's crowded anywhere you go? For us, yes. However, we did not lack for anything to do while we waited for a table. A definite win-win for them. I must say, I don't think we've ever experienced bad food or service at any stops we have ever made across this great land. What's refresh

First off. Texas Roadhouse food is consistently, CONSISTENTLY good. However, if they offered an upstairs QUIET place to dine it would be OVER THE TOP!​ That being said, you can only imagine what our latest experience was like. Seated in the middle of several booths, we truly felt as though we were eating a great meal in the middle of the Six Flags Over Texas food court. Roadhouse staff bussing tables as loud as they possibly could. Wait staff running into each other aro

We have been enjoying The Back Porch eatery since our college days in the mid '80's. A nice homey burger joint where you feel you're getting more than just a fast food burger. There have been changes over the years, but the majority of those seem to have been in the past few years. Karaoke night is always interesting and there is a great outdoor space as well. A great place for gatherings of all types. Recent visits there have been a tad disappointing. The ambiance is gr

Our first experience with The Corner Bakery was in downtown Ft. Worth, Texas. We have visited there many times and it was always very consistant. We would give that location probably 4 out of 5 stars, mainly because they didn't seem to keep up with the coffee station. Coffee is a big deal for morning crowds, by the way. With these high hopes, we visited the new location in Longview, Texas. Upon our morning arrival, there was only one group seated and one man ordering. How