Florida’s First Cracker Barrel Restaurant & Old Country Store - Roadside Attractions & Food History

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  • Florida’s First Cracker Barrel Restaurant & First Old Country Store. Cracker Barrel has always classified to me as a delicious roadside attraction! I have been dying to check out the first Cracker Barrel ever, in Florida! I hope you enjoy my experience, the history, and the food/ my dining experience ! Munch ahead!
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Komentáře • 118

  • @TampaJay
    @TampaJay  Před 14 dny +11

    Our Cracker Barrel Halloween Merch Video: czcams.com/video/Qy-9ZRRRPOA/video.htmlsi=uQt0i2vtc-czR2Yl

    • @aprilrayne75
      @aprilrayne75 Před 13 dny

      Nice 👍 i love Cracker Barrel ❤🤗🙏🏻I worked at the Lakeland fla one from 94-99 was my home away from home lol.. thanks for sharing Jay. Much love 💕

  • @TripleB3
    @TripleB3 Před 14 dny +13

    Thanks for the video Tampa Jay.
    My father in law had a surgery back on 3/5/24. He had to go on a liquid diet 24 hours before his surgery and so he and I ate at Cracker Barrel for breakfast on 3/4/24. He passed away very unexpectedly on 3/6/24. 😢
    Cracker Barrel will always remind me of having his last meal before passing away…
    He hadn’t been to Cracker Barrel in decades and he really enjoyed the atmosphere and food, which is something I’ll always remember. He was more than a father in law, he was my hero. I’ve been with my wife since 1986 and I always looked up to him.

    • @racheld.1273
      @racheld.1273 Před 14 dny +2

      So sorry about your loss. Prayers from our family to yours 🙏

    • @SanDiegoAnnie
      @SanDiegoAnnie Před 14 dny +2

      I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers your way. ((Hugs))

    • @TripleB3
      @TripleB3 Před 14 dny

      @@racheld.1273 Thank you. Appreciate that.

    • @TripleB3
      @TripleB3 Před 14 dny

      @@SanDiegoAnnie Thank you. Appreciate that.

    • @trish5556
      @trish5556 Před 14 dny

      So sorry to hear this. I am glad you had that memory with him though. I had a similar experience with my nephew. I took him to eat at a Craker Barrel not long before he went on a trip and had a heart attack and died. He was so precious, just had turned 50.

  • @cnkirby1
    @cnkirby1 Před 14 dny +15

    Loved the Cracker Barrel show. My late wife Karen and I always stopped there for breakfast on our way from Panama City to St Petersburg to visit our son and his family or Karen's mom in Punta Gorda. All the times we stopped there we had no idea it was Florida's first Cracker Barrel. Last time we were there was June 2023 when we were going to St Pete for our grandsons fourth birthday. I have made the trip alone three times since she passed away in November 2023 after a nineteen-month battle with cancer. I have not been able to bring myself to stop there since she passed. Your vlog brought back a lot of good memories. Thanks for sharing. Maybe I will try to stop next time I make the trip.

  • @MattTheLizard
    @MattTheLizard Před 14 dny +6

    Jay... it speaks to your character how you value nostalgia and family. The world needs more like you.

  • @TripleB3
    @TripleB3 Před 14 dny +4

    Your plate of food looked delicious.
    I really respect you for that tip you left your server. 👏😃

  • @StageCam
    @StageCam Před 14 dny +5

    Jay, you just ate at our Cracker Barrel! Loved the video, and now there's a very good chance we're going there for dinner. There's munch ahead! 😊

  • @catherinetozzi8056
    @catherinetozzi8056 Před 14 dny +4

    Clicked on vlog not cause I like Cracker Barrel but because I like you! 🙏🏽❤️🌴

  • @SanDiegoAnnie
    @SanDiegoAnnie Před 14 dny +3

    Love Cracker Barrel. They used to have really good fried chicken and fried catfish. Haven't been there since my mom passed. Might have to and just reminisce about the good times we used to have there. Thanks for another awesome video! Safe travels!

  • @LOUISE__97
    @LOUISE__97 Před 12 dny

    Just scrolling through the comments, and it's really touching to to see how many people have memories connected to Crackle Barrel and all the other restaurants you do in your food series. Restaurants are more than just a place to eat, nostalgia, family, connection, it all runs deep! ❤

  • @MichelleMartin-ld6zg
    @MichelleMartin-ld6zg Před 14 dny +2

    Thanks Tampa Jay you made me feel Hungary but I enjoyed watching the video can't wait for the next one 😀 from Michelle over here in Nottingham in England ♥️ 😀 😊😂❤❤love you chris the girl and Bella ❤😅

  • @kimberlylyerly2207
    @kimberlylyerly2207 Před 14 dny +2

    Hello my friend! 👋 I just saw where What-a-burger was finally coming to South Carolina. In Boiling Springs, about an hour from me. 🍔❤😋
    Woo-Hoo!
    I love Cracker Barrel, too. I used to work in the Cracker Barrel Gift Shop 30 years ago. LOL I am old! 😂🤣
    Safe travels home. 🙏

  • @elizabethharrison7306
    @elizabethharrison7306 Před 14 dny +3

    Cracker Barrel Food Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖💖💖💖💖 🛍

  • @jonmutanen8896
    @jonmutanen8896 Před 14 dny +2

    My mum used to make meatloaf with ketchup, too!!! I miss her meatloaf...

  • @trish5556
    @trish5556 Před 14 dny +1

    I have been to that Cracker Barrel multiple times when passing through on the way to the panhandle. I had no idea it was the first in Florida. My husband and I went to FSU from 1971-1973 and it was not there then. I think the first time we ate there was in the mid 1980's. My son was in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and attended Encampments at Eglin AFB in the 1990's. On the way home one year we came upon an accident and stopped to render aid before the EMS got there. My son even helped carry the young man who was hurt to Life Flight. A few other CAP members stopped to help, and we agreed to meet in Tallahassee to eat at the Cracker Barrel. That was memorable. By the way, my fav meal there is chicken & dumplings, corn & carrots. My hubby always gets breakfast. I love perusing their gift shops. They used to have books on tape you could sort of rent and bring back when done and get a deposit back. That worked really good for us for long trips.

  • @stevenbryant9648
    @stevenbryant9648 Před 14 dny +2

    Thanks for showing this. It has been a long time since I’ve been there. Good memories. Steven

  • @PSB-900
    @PSB-900 Před 14 dny +1

    I absolutely love Cracker Barrel! When traveling up or down the I-95 corridor, I make it a point to eat there as much as possible. Good food at reasonable prices. Plus they carry all kinds of candy not normally found in other chain stores. Thanks for the tour! BTW, those rocking chairs at the entrance,... I have one of them on my covered deck! Also, get honey for your biscuits!

  • @MegaRj70
    @MegaRj70 Před 14 dny +2

    It’s funny, I actually just brought Cracker Barrel home and was watching this while I was eating Cracker Barrel

  • @MikeRuh01
    @MikeRuh01 Před 14 dny +3

    Love me some Cracker barrel. But mostly their breakfast. Drive safe TJ.

  • @jeltoninc.8542
    @jeltoninc.8542 Před dnem

    My wife’s grandmother lives in Tally. I love visiting that area. My father went to FSU for law back in the early 80s. Been to that Cracker Barrel a few times but never knew it was the OG!

  • @exinilda
    @exinilda Před 14 dny +1

    What a great video! I love CB! My favorite breakfast food item was eggs in a basket. They changed the menu and it’s no longer available. They have the best decor as you well know. 🥰 thanks for sharing!!

  • @markzeahammer183
    @markzeahammer183 Před 14 dny +1

    Tampa, this has been a great series. It's been fun.

  • @Frank-jl1ce
    @Frank-jl1ce Před 14 dny +2

    Love this video tampa jay ❤.

  • @charlesroberts6965
    @charlesroberts6965 Před 7 dny

    Awesome video of the iconic Cracker Barrel...funny thing is the chicken and dumplings are always my go to as well. Safe travels home my friend and appreciate you sharing your adventures with us.😎🚘🍳🇺🇲😇

  • @Sam-02024
    @Sam-02024 Před 13 dny +1

    I can't remember the last time I was in a Cracker Barrel! Enjoyed watching 😄

  • @BlackCat-aka-Jewels
    @BlackCat-aka-Jewels Před 14 dny +1

    They closed all locations here in Oregon except Medford..6 hours south of us. I'm so bummed...we have never been to one:/
    This was such a fun video! Thank you Jay for that! Someday when wr head back to Florida we will make that and Buccees a thing.
    My daughter in law and grandson are in East Tennessee....so we do plan to head south soon.
    Thanks again for the fun.❤

  • @Mark-ur4ds
    @Mark-ur4ds Před 14 dny +1

    Great place great food as always good stuff good vid➡️

  • @gloriaperez5368
    @gloriaperez5368 Před 14 dny +1

    I like cracker barrel store. Safe trip back home.

  • @roxannespindler8286
    @roxannespindler8286 Před 12 dny

    We are foodies! Love their chicken and dumplings!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

  • @annaoggier9340
    @annaoggier9340 Před 14 dny +1

    The chicken n dumplings are always my go to here!!

  • @mmac4182
    @mmac4182 Před 14 dny +1

    omg yum!!!!!!❤

  • @andredouglass5944
    @andredouglass5944 Před 14 dny +1

    TAMPA JAY I LOVE CRACKER BARREL I USED TO GO TO THE ONE IN TEXAS I USED TO LIVE IN TEXAS FOR 6 YEARS 2012-2017

  • @gretchen8888
    @gretchen8888 Před 11 dny

    🦩🦩🦩
    I was definitely waiting for you to finish eating to see the flaaaaamingooooos! 💜🦩💜

  • @dannywalker3925
    @dannywalker3925 Před 14 dny +1

    My daughter lived in Tally for about 10yrs and I was in that Cracker Barrel quite a few times but did not know it was the first in Florida. They have a pretty old Hooters up there too right on up the road a little.

  • @gilbertgranby9339
    @gilbertgranby9339 Před 14 dny +1

    I was a part of the team that opened the Wesley Chapel location in the Early 90s

  • @brianhumphrey6791
    @brianhumphrey6791 Před 14 dny +1

    We love Cracker Barrel!!!

  • @cherylatkinson7479
    @cherylatkinson7479 Před 14 dny +1

    Love Cracker Barrel 😋 We've been to this one many times. Had no idea that this one was the first one in Florida.🤷 Hope you enjoyed your visit up here Tampa Jay and had a safe trip home. Hope you come back up this way sometime. Would like to get together with you and show you some points of interest in the area that you might like.

  • @sandman4384
    @sandman4384 Před 14 dny +1

    Thanks great video

  • @theathjr
    @theathjr Před 13 dny +1

    Great video J. I have not been to a Cracker Barrel but I can say my order would be the meatloaf mash pertaters and corn with some biscuits. Half n half tea and a wheel chair to take me to my car !

  • @jonnyg123ful
    @jonnyg123ful Před 13 dny

    My wife and I love us some cracker barrel good old country cooking been to a lot of them during our travels glad that have one here and Gainesville Fl area thanks! for sharing Jay

  • @OrlandoThrills
    @OrlandoThrills Před 14 dny +1

    I love Cracker Barrel! 😎

  • @Pauls_Adventures
    @Pauls_Adventures Před 13 dny

    Loving this “first” series of different places so much fun!

  • @amyandtony
    @amyandtony Před 12 dny

    I love this series. Garth definitely wore that shirt.

  • @MiamisburgJay
    @MiamisburgJay Před 14 dny +1

    Thanks Jay for another fun vid and 1st in Florida eatery :)

  • @racheld.1273
    @racheld.1273 Před 14 dny +1

    I love Cracker Barrel !!

  • @carlavision6143
    @carlavision6143 Před 13 dny

    Haven't been to a Cracker Barrel since 2016. Really enjoyed your video. Love Cracker Barrel! Your chicken and dumplings looked good!

  • @Elephant2024-wi2li
    @Elephant2024-wi2li Před 13 dny

    Cracker Barrel has a really good menu & they have Halloween Merch. Always a plus.🎃

  • @puzzledobserver7644
    @puzzledobserver7644 Před 13 dny

    Hello from Orlando, Tampa Jay. My wife and I discovered you a few months ago, and love the Halloween content. This food stuff is a huge bonus, because that’s basically the only other stuff we watch on CZcams. Anyway, keep it up! And Cris is a daytime 9, congrats 💪💪💪

  • @key8354
    @key8354 Před 14 dny +1

    The first and original SONNY'S is here in Gainesville on Waldo Rd.
    Plus, you gotta buy and take a sip of Gatorade at the Cade Museum (birthplace of Gatorade).
    Well, "gotta" is an overstatement. You dont "gotta" but you gotta, ya know? Lol😂

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Před 14 dny +1

      Munch ahead buddy thank you! Hope to get up there soon

  • @garfixit
    @garfixit Před 13 dny

    Your car getting muddy is a good thing❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

  • @gregtodakonzie6168
    @gregtodakonzie6168 Před 13 dny

    🤩

  • @TravisHargiss
    @TravisHargiss Před 14 dny

    I'm from Arizona, but I have eaten at that Cracker Barrel!

  • @matthewsorensen2147
    @matthewsorensen2147 Před 13 dny

    Now you made me hungry for Cracker Barrel

  • @midwaymonster30
    @midwaymonster30 Před 14 dny +1

    I guess just filming regular daily activities is enough to get by now? lol

  • @Luv2tickt
    @Luv2tickt Před 8 dny

    Our dim-witted and clearly ignorant mayor recently made a no-so-subtle racist remark about white suburban folks eating at "Cracker Barrel." Well, I can tell you, we ALL love Cracker Barrel. It was actually suggested to the nit-wit he give it a try as it's great food and great for families. Thank you for showing this episode and the previous "haunted" episode with Cris. I love it there! Well done!

  • @Matthew-Coburn-Da-Dude
    @Matthew-Coburn-Da-Dude Před 14 dny +1

    Was going by the Ford LTD which had the design in the picture in 1979. But then saw the Camaro, so at least late 81-1982 by the body style.

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Před 14 dny +1

      Good call I saw the maro in editing. I was off with the dates. Thanks for confirming

    • @naybur74
      @naybur74 Před 14 dny +1

      i was going to say mid-eighties...85-86

  • @brendawhisenhunt8444
    @brendawhisenhunt8444 Před 14 dny +1

    My late Mom always made meatloaf with ketchup on top and so do I. It's ok if my food touches too..

  • @leearmstrong2743
    @leearmstrong2743 Před 14 dny +1

    Jay, afternoon dude!!

  • @kayeward2047
    @kayeward2047 Před 14 dny +1

    Cracker Barrel has a warehouse were the keep items to put in their stores ,and they do tours !!!!

  • @U2fan82
    @U2fan82 Před 13 dny

    Love Cracker Barrel mine is in Las Vegas

  • @vickys7370
    @vickys7370 Před 14 dny

    Love the biscuits and baked apples 🤗 Not a fan of Moxie soda 😬 Great videos 🦩thank you

  • @scottlaviana191
    @scottlaviana191 Před 14 dny

    I am so hungry now

  • @dstaugustinefl8832
    @dstaugustinefl8832 Před 13 dny

    My favorite is the Liver & Onions

  • @NicklovesAEW
    @NicklovesAEW Před 14 dny

    😋

  • @WAYUPDUDE1382
    @WAYUPDUDE1382 Před 14 dny +2

  • @dd6289
    @dd6289 Před 13 dny

    I'm loving your videos and I was wondering if you have made a trip to the worlds smallest police station in Carrabelle, and on into Eastpoint, Apalachicola Cape San Blas, Port Saint Joe, and Mexico Beach. If you haven't you're really missing out. Keep up the great work.

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Před 13 dny

      Yes! Stayed in Carabel to Thanksgiving ago made a video of the police station in the entire town. Love the forgotten coast. Thank you so much watching.

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Před 13 dny

      czcams.com/video/1arYC_TUS6U/video.htmlsi=sNtpwiwlxkzszeU7

  • @bartonbrass
    @bartonbrass Před 14 dny

    Now if you could send Sonny's Bbq my way to Indy hehe.

  • @SilverStorm87
    @SilverStorm87 Před 14 dny

    Cracker Barrel is too good..
    Also what's too good, is spooky season is another month closer

  • @doctorwhofan6340
    @doctorwhofan6340 Před 14 dny

    This was awesome also you sound alot like adam the woo imo lol

  • @lisasmith1458
    @lisasmith1458 Před 13 dny

    I love your umbrella, where did ya get it?

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Před 13 dny +1

      It came with my car! Subaru Wesley Chapel

  • @denisedarnell1641
    @denisedarnell1641 Před 14 dny

    Grandmas sampler with fried apples and hash brown casserole with a side of rye extra buttered toast ...over medium eggs please and thank you ...the only plate I ever have when I go there ...
    Oh I forgot biscuits and gravy on side . I have to have strawberry jam/ preserves please

  • @naybur74
    @naybur74 Před 14 dny

    some one int he comments said early eighties, i'd say mid-eighties about 85-86 my family had a model year Crown Vic just like that.

  • @footprintsinamericanhistory

    What is ironic is that the 2 Cracker Barrels I eat at are the Oldsmar location (near my house) and that one in Tallahassee, whenever I come up (fairly regular). Never knew that was the original Florida location.

  • @davidmartin-hy1hq
    @davidmartin-hy1hq Před 14 dny

    Cornbread baked in a Cast Iron Skillet is the only way I will eat it. I grew up eating this way also, and NO you don't wash them at all.The grease you use when you cook cb in it keeps it seasoned just wipe it out and put it back in the oven

  • @whitewitch1105
    @whitewitch1105 Před 14 dny

    You eat like I do. Mash it all together. It ends up that way anyhow. Lol

  • @tomsimpson5317
    @tomsimpson5317 Před 14 dny

    I miss the south

  • @georgiawthrman
    @georgiawthrman Před 14 dny

    Need to find out where the first cb in georgia was.

  • @MoviemaniaNick
    @MoviemaniaNick Před 14 dny

    Cracker Barrel is always a good place to eat.

  • @ladychaos91374
    @ladychaos91374 Před 14 dny +1

    LOL get the Coca-Cola cake to take back to the hotel trust me youll thank me later

    • @trish5556
      @trish5556 Před 14 dny

      Yes, my hubby and I often split one when we have eaten too much of the main food.

  • @pamthompson3812
    @pamthompson3812 Před 14 dny

    Cracker barrel in Jacksonville at Regency, used to be awesome but no more. They shortened the menu, and the service is terrible. The servers try, but they are shorthanded. The food has definitely gone down hill

  • @richardpagliaroli3085
    @richardpagliaroli3085 Před 12 dny

    did you see any tallahasse lassies

  • @CristheGirl
    @CristheGirl Před 14 dny

    Proud of you!!❤️

  • @FL.AirBoater
    @FL.AirBoater Před 14 dny

    They don’t put chopped up boiled eggs in their bumblings, So they are o/k, Watching from central Fl.

  • @tiger4309
    @tiger4309 Před 14 dny

    There’s 663 Cracker Barrel’s in 45 states

  • @cherokee1969
    @cherokee1969 Před 14 dny +1

    Dude, Google cracker barrel in Florida

  • @jacobkrug
    @jacobkrug Před 14 dny +1

    stay dry also i love your videos

  • @cherokee1969
    @cherokee1969 Před 14 dny +4

    Dude,3/4 of the skit is you!,

  • @TheChild888
    @TheChild888 Před 14 dny

    But look on the bright side, you got a free car wash of your muddy Subaru! 😉

  • @nathanbalanowski4810
    @nathanbalanowski4810 Před 14 dny

    When are you and your fiancee getting married . Or did you already. That would be a awesome video like the rest.

  • @teamffogg
    @teamffogg Před 14 dny +1

    wow my iq drops every second watching you

  • @captainbanannahead
    @captainbanannahead Před 14 dny +1

    nice but cracker barrel is awful. i'll pass .

  • @theDailyDumpnews
    @theDailyDumpnews Před 14 dny +1

    Wtf watches you

  • @Jsteng08
    @Jsteng08 Před 14 dny +1

    Good choice Jay Good choice The dumplings is usually my go to 👍👍🦩🦩