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    Cracker Jax Bar & Grill

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    My buddy and I went in for breakfast, and I had biscuits and gravy of which I rarely ever get…read moreanywhere. I was amazed that the biscuits were homemade and had a tiny touch of maple flavoring to them with sausage in between the two biscuits. The gravy was very tasty, nice and thick and done to perfection. I've never had biscuits and gravy that I liked in the past, but this I loved! I would have it again over and over. Thanks Bill! Fantastic job. And our waitress Kendall was very attentive, professional, and sweet. Thanks for a very positive breakfast experience.

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