We tried Cracker Barrel to see if it's better than Waffle House — and the winner is clear

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Two roads diverge off an exit ramp on a Southern interstate.

One leads to Waffle House. 

The other, Cracker Barrel. 

It's a common conundrum amongst hungry travelers: which to pick? The 24/7 late-night haunt serving up diner classics, or the faux-nostalgic Americana chain known for its country fixin's?

On a recent road trip, we dined at both iconic establishments. Here's which highway pit stop come out on top. 

Cracker Barrel has 645 locations in 44 states. According to the company, roughly 60% of customers are travelers — just like us when we arrived. We found a Cracker Barrel in Richmond, Virginia, on an ominously dark and stormy evening.

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Cracker Barrel is known for its "Country Store", but after a long day of travel, we had one thing on our mind: food.

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Cracker Barrel's wall are blanketed with with what can only be described as decor one would find raiding antique shops and grandparents' attics across the country. It's American tchotchke galore.

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