Cracker Barrel's pancakes are notably thinner than some of the ultra-thick offerings at other diners. However, it's this thinness that sets the pancakes apart, yielding mouth-wateringly caramelized crispiness on the edges and plushness in the center. This contrast helps the mouthfeel from leaning one-note or overly cakey. According to the Cracker Barrel website, its Buttermilk Pancakes are customarily served with butter and 100% pure natural syrup.
You may not step into P.F. Chang's with dessert immediately on the mind. Firecracker shrimp bowls, ma po tofu, and pork dumplings are probably higher up on your list of items to order. That's fair enough, but we are here to direct you to a sweet dish that cannot be skipped. Though the Great Wall of Chocolate Cake is one of the most popular menu items, P. F. Chang's banana spring rolls are a seriously underrated menu item and deserve a spot at your table.