About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at 220 Wears Valley Rd in Pigeon Forge is the Southern comfort-food chain's local outpost, with a restaurant on one side and a country store on the other. Pigeon Forge has two Cracker Barrels, and this one is on Wears Valley Road, the route that leads west toward Wears Valley and Townsend, rather than on the main Parkway strip.
Why stop here
The appeal is predictability. Breakfast is served all day, the menu runs from biscuits and pancakes to country fried steak, chicken dishes and vegetable sides, and the dining room is comfortable for families with kids or older relatives. Rocking chairs on the porch and a shop full of candy, souvenirs and gifts give kids something to do while you wait for a table.
A travel feature in Islands magazine singled out the north-side Pigeon Forge Cracker Barrel for its front porch looking toward the Smoky Mountains and for its selection of local Appalachian crafts and handmade goods. The article did not give a street address, so confirm which store has the view and crafts before you drive across town.
What to expect
- Menu: Southern breakfast all day, plus lunch and dinner entrees, sides such as green beans and mashed potatoes, and desserts.
- Store: candy, toys, kitchen goods, home decor and regional gifts.
- Price: the $$ tier, a fair value for a sit-down meal with a family.
- Waits: weekend mornings and the dinner hour fill up. Put your name in early and browse the store.
Getting there
Wears Valley Road is US-321, which runs west from the Pigeon Forge Parkway toward Wears Valley, Townsend and the Foothills Parkway. That makes this a handy breakfast stop if you are heading for the quiet side of the park. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is close, and Townsend, the Peaceful Side of the Smokies, is about a half hour's drive.
If you are driving into the park, remember that a parking tag is required for any vehicle stopped longer than 15 minutes, and federal passes do not replace it. Buy one online or at a visitor center before you go.
Hours
Hours at this store are not confirmed here. Check the Cracker Barrel location page or call (865) 453-1592 before planning a specific arrival.
Good to know
- What kind of food does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store serve?
- Southern, American. It’s known for breakfast, chicken n' dumplins, country store.
- Does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store take reservations?
- No. Call (865) 453-1592 to check.
