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The Worst Chain Restaurant Meatloaf Is A Texture Nightmare By Alexa Valme Oct. 28, 2025 2:39 pm EST

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Few dishes capture the spirit of comfort quite like meatloaf. It's a meal that promises warmth, nostalgia, and a little taste of home — especially at a restaurant based on those very ideas. That's why this Daily Meal ranking might sting for Cracker Barrel fans. We reviewed 11 chain-restaurant meatloaves , weighing everything from texture and taste to portion size, based on reviews shared across TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit. Cracker Barrel's take on the dish came in last place.

On paper, it sounds like comfort perfected: a loaf made with tomatoes, onions, and green peppers, served with two sides and a choice

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