which is reminiscent of root beer and licorice. The smell of home-cooked goodness and the nostalgic, old-fashioned decor of Cracker Barrel fit well with the warm aroma and rich taste of coffee.

But when they can't eat with their families around the table or just want someone else to fry up the catfish for once, some Southerners head to Cracker ... or a bottle of root beer, and you ...