Top 8+ discontinued Cracker Barrel dishes we wish they would bring back

There are certain things you just can't let go of, and some of them have to do with Cracker Barrel.

Cracker Barrel, the combination country store and homestyle eatery, has a been a staple in the South since it was founded in Lebanon, Tennessee, in 1969. Folks have been flocking to the antiques-filled chain for fried chicken, hash brown casserole, and other favorites for years, but like Chick-fil-A (and pretty much every other restaurant chain), occasionally Cracker Barrel discontinues a dish—even if customers adore it. "We delete menu items from time to time to make room for new signature, craveable items that our guests love," Cammie Spillyards-Schaefer, senior vice president of operations, said in an interview.

While we wish they would start selling gas, like they did back in the day, and fervently believe they should make their Friday Fish Fry available all the time, here are a few Cracker Barrel menu items we truly want them to bring back—plus a fun fact you may not know.

Fried Chicken Livers

While they aren't everyone's cup of tea, the fried chicken livers at Cracker Barrel were a fan favorite. Guess those craving their liver fix will just have to make them at home or scout out a local place that serves them. On the other hand, if you find yourself at a Cracker Barrel and cannot help but ask about this fried snack, the servers have been known to check with the kitchen to see if the request can be filled.

Strawberries N' Cream French Toast

There's no doubt that strawberries and cream are a delectable combination, and adding them to your French toast is a stroke of genius. So it is no surprise that Cracker Barrel's Strawberries n' Cream French Toast was a big hit. Another appealing option that's been available more recently is Fresh Berry French Toast Bake, which features both strawberries and blueberries. Order that for twice the fruit flavor.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

While the loss of Chick-fil-A's chicken salad sandwich resonated across the South, the less well-known but also beloved version at Cracker Barrel also disappeared. We understand that pulling dishes from a menu makes room for more deliciousness, but was this truly necessary? But there is good news: One need only perform a quick internet search to discover that there are many people out there who have already tried to re-create this magic. You don't have to long for this tasty version of chicken salad forever if you are willing to make some yourself.

Baked Apple Dumpling

The disappearance of this dessert hurt a bit because it was the ideal way to finish a meal. It tasted like apple pie with a crisp double-crust dumpling shell wrapped around a perfectly cooked apple—all topped with ice cream and pecan streusel.

Red-Eye Gravy

Red-eye gravy would have been the perfect pairing with their country ham or their fried pork chops. Since they have both country ham and coffee on the menu, which are the only two ingredients in this tasty gravy, we're not sure why they would bother discontinuing it. To indulge in what many consider a Southern staple, give our recipe a try.

Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar salads are a go-to meal for many of us, and Cracker Barrel's version was a mainstay of their lunch menu. At some point, though, it vanished. Luckily, some folks have cleverly figured out how to make the restaurant's version at home with carrots, pickles, and a touch of sour cream. An easy internet search will give you the resources you need to make it yourself. Or toss together our Chopped Kale Salad With Toasted Breadcrumbs for a lighter take on a Caesar.

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Breakfast is one of the three best meals of the day, but it's not always the healthiest (still love you, Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole!). That's why seeing the sweet potato pancakes on the Cracker Barrel menu was nice; it sounded healthy, at least before being topped with syrup and butter. Guess we'll just have to start ordering their pecan pancakes instead.

Sugar Plum Mimosa

Okay, we know their seasonal version of the mimosa might be back around Christmas, but this bubbly holiday treat is so good it should be on the menu year-round. On the other hand, let us all consider the mimosa possibilities. Would you be willing to sacrifice your sugar plum craving for a classic one, instead?