This is a place where I would go for Mother's Day and Thanksgiving. The wait on Thanksgiving is usually 45 min to a hour. After the wait I was very satisfied with the food and service. I will definitely return to this restaurant.
(4)
Leslie H.
Surprisingly.... I actually like this place. The food reminds me of something you'll cook from home. Im never a fan of meatloaf and theirs is actually pretty good. The chicken and dumpling is good as well as the sugar baked ham or something. The Mac and cheese was just right as well as the rice pilaf. Mashed potatoes was good as well as the pork BBQ. Minus one for me is the corn bread. I wish they put some kernels or made it a lil moist. Overall, I will definitely go back again.
(4)
Major T.
So my wife and I have been coming to this place for a long time now. We are expecting a child and wanted to go today for mothers day because I work tomorrow. We were told we could only pay in cash if we wanted to eat because of a computer failure. I find this rather rude as you could take an imprint of my credit card, or call in authorization. How nice that we drove all the way to our favorite little place to eat, and can't even get a meal because it seems the staff would not be bothered to call for authorizations. Epic management failure... We will find a mom and pop restaurant that prepares for things like this and makes sure it never says no to a guest. Goodbye Cracker Barrell... This is why people should not eat at chain restaurants.
(2)
Randy B.
Great food! Their bacon is wonderful and I love being able to have breakfast for every meal!
(4)
Michael H.
I am unsure why I keep coming back?? This has to be the worst breakfast in town. The biscuits are hard, the gravy taste like flour and milk, the sausage patties were pink in the middle, and the hash brown casserole was cold and yucky. On a positive note the eggs were tasty and the server was friendly. Not sure why they still pack them in but guessing it's due to portion size, we are in Indiana and Hoosiers love quantity over quality!
(1)
Jack T.
I tried the Southport Road store yet again thinking that after all the time that had passed that they would have improved. WRONG!!! Let me say that over the years I have eaten at this chain over 100 times across the country so I know what I am talking about. I was satisfied for a long time but they suddenly started going downhill. That suggests to me that it is the fault of the managers. The waitress started out well and took our order quickly. It is all down hill after that. My wife and I both ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries and specifically ordered them medium. The food arrived quickly and the fries were blazing hot but the burgers were as dry as parchment paper. Unbelievable! It is not that hard to make a damn burger! I was completely taken aback by the fact that the cooks there still cannot make a burger without burning it. You could have used the patties as hockey pucks. I complained to the manager that was walking the dining room and he apologized and said that he was not a regular at that location and he would see what he could do for me. We waited for almost 20 minutes and nothing. I think I scared him and he hid in the bathroom. I went up to the counter to pay and they asked me, of course, if all was alright. I said it was not and she called for the store manager in charge. He walked up with an angry look on his face and said "Have a good day, I got it." I am not sure if he was angry at me or the cooks for having to give a customer a free lunch. I stiffed the waitress not because of the food but because she dropped off the plates and then dropped off the face of the earth. She did not come back to check on us because if she had then I would have told her that the food was burnt. Our water glasses ran dry and my wife got very thirsty. I am not saying that the chain as a whole is a problem but rather that this location is bad. I have eaten at many other locations all over the country and this is the worst I have ever seen. Our waitress,Mary F,was very busy collecting tips from the dirty tables. Some of you may think that I am being too harsh. I have given this place more than enough of a chance to improve and they still fall flat on their big butts.
(1)
Matt H.
Not much I can say about this place that to all of you reading this doesn't already know. But for my review of this Cracker Barrel on Southport Rd. my wife, son & I are regulars here. My favorite thing to get is the chicken & dumplings with two sides. Our favorite waitress here is Christina, she is just the nicest and always on it kind of waitress you want to have. Never have to worry about refills she'll have another before you finish the one you have, and she always checks up with you! Now as for dessert, trust me on this one, the Coca Cola Cake w/ vanilla bean ice cream is the best darn cake you will ever sink your teeth in. My wife, son and I always share one of these and it goes fast! My only complaint I'd say is most every time we come here it's a little to busy like it's a Walmart or something, but that still won't keep me away...unless of course if I am a little too hungry to wait!
(5)
Dav W.
Pretty much everything I've ever had was good, and you'll agree if you like the taste of a home cooked comfort food. My personal favourite is: biscuit & gravy w/ bacon. It's cheap, you get unlimited b&g, and it tastes great with a smooth smoky flavor and mild hint of black pepper. If you leave room for dessert, be sure to order a slice of the rich and decadent chocolate coke-a-cola cake.
(5)
Eric D.
I just love me some Cracker Barrel. Breakfast at any time of the day is a win. Being a northern boy, I prefer oatmeal to grits. Allegedly, you can substitute oatmeal for grits on the breakfast meals, but it seems that no matter what time I visit, they aren't serving oatmeal. Seems like some kind of oatmeal conspiracy to me.
(5)
Logan S.
Good food and atmosphere. Fun to go shopping before and after you eat, they also havelots of checker boards for kids to play with. They also have little games on the tables for kids, and adults alike. I would reccomend the buttermilk pancakes with the apples on top, ask for brown sugar, and cinnamon to sprinkle on your pancakes.
(3)
Paul S.
For this type of restaurant - we had a 5 star meal and service. Our server, Katie S., was very friendly and VERY fast. Our group of 11 was seated, served our drinks and meal pronto. We were ready to get back on the road in less than 40 minutes. Note: it took longer than that to get our lunch made at Subway earlier in the day! Everyone enjoyed their meal - which is hard to do with 7 kids as part of the gang. They especially liked the kids serving of chicken and dumplings. Mind you - I am not saying that Cracker Barrel is a 5 star restaurant; however, based on our groups experiences in dining during the past 8 days of vacation - they meet all the criteria for a decent fast food sit down restaurant! So a big THANK YOU to them!
(5)
Don T.
Good southern style food.
(4)
John D.
Good quality food at reasonable price. Service was good & friendly.
(4)
JR J.
Love the country fried steak.
(5)
Xavier S.
I'am very sorry for pancake cheating but it won't happen again. After a long stay in indy with the family we ended things with a breakfast here at Cracker Barrel. On labor day of all times and it was packed but we were seated right away with a party of 6. Very old school feel to it and it helped that my grand parents were there telling me stories about all the older items hanging on the wall. Instead of just letting you sit there waiting till your food comes they bring two bowls of biscuits and gravy!! OH GOSH what a nice way to take your mind off the wait. Biscuits were very good soft but with the gravy made it 10 times better. Food gets there and the sausage and bacon were good. The scrambled eggs on the other hand wasn't all that great when your eating and you get a crunch aw shell not good. The pancakes very dry to the point the butter didn't even help with it. Saving grace was the 100% maple syrup they served with it and there wasn't enough of that for the huge pancakes that were stacked on my plate. cutting them was the experience of the day i don't like the fight in life and really wouldn't like to with my pancakes. After awhile i just stopped trying just wasn't worth it. Service was very good always refilled our drinks and asked how everything was going. All together it was okay but not enough for a return
(3)
Laura M.
This is chain comfort food, pure and simple. I keep telling my dude that we really need to stop eating here so much, but we keep coming back. Service is usually good, with a few exceptions (the weird car on fire right outside the restaurant incident when the manager didn't even move people away from windows or turn on ceiling fans to disperse the heavy smoke comes to mind). The servers are always friendly and quick. Quality is ok. It's pretty standard fare, although the other night I did get an uncommonly gristly piece of meat. The sides are sometimes lukewarm, and once had stone cold green beans. Oh well. Cafeteria-style food, you mostly pay for the familiarity, speed, and kitschy knickknacks out in the front.
(3)
michael w.
You know, Cracker Barrel have consistently tried to offer some healthier options on their menu and it has not gone unnoticed by this consumer. We stopped in for dinner recently on a road trip and I opted for the Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout with a sweet potato, pinto beans, and tomato cucumber salad, all for $10, and you get two fish fillets, can't beat it. If you need to feed a family, there are enough choices to keep everyone happy.
(4)
Kyle C.
Stopped in at this Cracker Barrel today on the way home from Kentucky. The service was really fast and friendly, but a little less attentive that I would expect, but it was pretty busy when we went. The food was decent, but just the same as the other Cracker Barrels. Overall, though it was a good value and within minutes to the highway.
(3)
Cory S.
Disappointed. I use to look forward to going to Cracker Barrel, it was my families place of choice. But the last few meals I've had here have been miserable. If its anywhere near breakfast time, I get biscuits and gravy, with bacon and possible some hashbrown casserole. The biscuits are crummy anymore.. they are dry and bland. They use to be flaky, buttery and had taste. Now they taste like something I'd buy in a package of 1,000 at CostCo. The service was less than stellar.. our waitress was just there to churn as many people out as she could.. Took forever to get my water refilled.. but she sure was quick to bring out our food and clear our plates. Hopefully I can find a local breakfast place that serves good, local food
(2)
E T.
One of our favorite family restaurants! Great country food, breakfast menu is great, and nice gift shop, and the prices are reasonable. No one can beat their pancakes. Highly recommended for family gatherings.
(5)
Joel F.
Best bacon around! Period! I also prefer their maple syrup over other chains in the area. The food is delicious and always comes out hot and fresh. The service is always warm and inviting. The fireplace is my personal favorite on those cold Midwestern winter days. But I think what brings me back again and again is the breakfast anytime of the day, and the delicious bacon!
(4)
Ali G.
What can I say, I love Cracker Barrel! And this location was a good one for a visit. Our server was quite attentive and our food arrived quickly! I've been to other locations in the USA where it took forever for our food to arrive but our food arrived fast and was hot. I like the shopping area in Cracker Barrel as well -- though I rarely end up buying things, oogling the displays is great fun! The table game on my table was missing a couple golf tees so it wasn't very playable. That is my only criticism as the restaurant met and exceeded my expectations.
(5)
Paula M.
I like the unique layout of this place. It's almost walking into a hotel with a dining room and gift shop in one cozy area (except in this case, there is no hotel attached). It does it busy it certain peak times of the day. It seems to attract a large senior citizen crowd. I respect that part of it, it can reach all ages with their food and things to see. I think that they have a good variety of food from fish to chicken, good corn muffins and biscuits, great breakfast menu and great soups, and great lunch/dinner options. I always order the same lunch/dinner meal. I recommend the Grilled Chicken Tenderloins and always order a small side cup of BBQ sauce. I also like the comforting taste of their Mac and Cheese. You'll never have a complaint for the fried apple slices. I also love the fruit jelly for bread items that come with the meal. I don't come here often, because of the crowds, and it makes a better taste in the mouth when you come here once the air starts to get more chilly outside. Great Midwestern comfort food, but maybe that's a bad thing to love our meals so much. Regardless, it's a good place to eat at on occasion.
(5)
Andrew M.
This is one of the better Cracker Barrels that I have eaten at. They seem to always be well staffed, so your waiter or waitress is visiting your table frequently. The food has always been hot and fresh, with large portions. The line and wait seem to go down fast.
(4)
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Address :4350 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN, 46237
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast, Brunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Scotty J.
This is a place where I would go for Mother's Day and Thanksgiving. The wait on Thanksgiving is usually 45 min to a hour. After the wait I was very satisfied with the food and service. I will definitely return to this restaurant.
(4)Leslie H.
Surprisingly.... I actually like this place. The food reminds me of something you'll cook from home. Im never a fan of meatloaf and theirs is actually pretty good. The chicken and dumpling is good as well as the sugar baked ham or something. The Mac and cheese was just right as well as the rice pilaf. Mashed potatoes was good as well as the pork BBQ. Minus one for me is the corn bread. I wish they put some kernels or made it a lil moist. Overall, I will definitely go back again.
(4)Major T.
So my wife and I have been coming to this place for a long time now. We are expecting a child and wanted to go today for mothers day because I work tomorrow. We were told we could only pay in cash if we wanted to eat because of a computer failure. I find this rather rude as you could take an imprint of my credit card, or call in authorization. How nice that we drove all the way to our favorite little place to eat, and can't even get a meal because it seems the staff would not be bothered to call for authorizations. Epic management failure... We will find a mom and pop restaurant that prepares for things like this and makes sure it never says no to a guest. Goodbye Cracker Barrell... This is why people should not eat at chain restaurants.
(2)Randy B.
Great food! Their bacon is wonderful and I love being able to have breakfast for every meal!
(4)Michael H.
I am unsure why I keep coming back?? This has to be the worst breakfast in town. The biscuits are hard, the gravy taste like flour and milk, the sausage patties were pink in the middle, and the hash brown casserole was cold and yucky. On a positive note the eggs were tasty and the server was friendly. Not sure why they still pack them in but guessing it's due to portion size, we are in Indiana and Hoosiers love quantity over quality!
(1)Jack T.
I tried the Southport Road store yet again thinking that after all the time that had passed that they would have improved. WRONG!!! Let me say that over the years I have eaten at this chain over 100 times across the country so I know what I am talking about. I was satisfied for a long time but they suddenly started going downhill. That suggests to me that it is the fault of the managers. The waitress started out well and took our order quickly. It is all down hill after that. My wife and I both ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries and specifically ordered them medium. The food arrived quickly and the fries were blazing hot but the burgers were as dry as parchment paper. Unbelievable! It is not that hard to make a damn burger! I was completely taken aback by the fact that the cooks there still cannot make a burger without burning it. You could have used the patties as hockey pucks. I complained to the manager that was walking the dining room and he apologized and said that he was not a regular at that location and he would see what he could do for me. We waited for almost 20 minutes and nothing. I think I scared him and he hid in the bathroom. I went up to the counter to pay and they asked me, of course, if all was alright. I said it was not and she called for the store manager in charge. He walked up with an angry look on his face and said "Have a good day, I got it." I am not sure if he was angry at me or the cooks for having to give a customer a free lunch. I stiffed the waitress not because of the food but because she dropped off the plates and then dropped off the face of the earth. She did not come back to check on us because if she had then I would have told her that the food was burnt. Our water glasses ran dry and my wife got very thirsty. I am not saying that the chain as a whole is a problem but rather that this location is bad. I have eaten at many other locations all over the country and this is the worst I have ever seen. Our waitress,Mary F,was very busy collecting tips from the dirty tables. Some of you may think that I am being too harsh. I have given this place more than enough of a chance to improve and they still fall flat on their big butts.
(1)Matt H.
Not much I can say about this place that to all of you reading this doesn't already know. But for my review of this Cracker Barrel on Southport Rd. my wife, son & I are regulars here. My favorite thing to get is the chicken & dumplings with two sides. Our favorite waitress here is Christina, she is just the nicest and always on it kind of waitress you want to have. Never have to worry about refills she'll have another before you finish the one you have, and she always checks up with you! Now as for dessert, trust me on this one, the Coca Cola Cake w/ vanilla bean ice cream is the best darn cake you will ever sink your teeth in. My wife, son and I always share one of these and it goes fast! My only complaint I'd say is most every time we come here it's a little to busy like it's a Walmart or something, but that still won't keep me away...unless of course if I am a little too hungry to wait!
(5)Dav W.
Pretty much everything I've ever had was good, and you'll agree if you like the taste of a home cooked comfort food. My personal favourite is: biscuit & gravy w/ bacon. It's cheap, you get unlimited b&g, and it tastes great with a smooth smoky flavor and mild hint of black pepper. If you leave room for dessert, be sure to order a slice of the rich and decadent chocolate coke-a-cola cake.
(5)Eric D.
I just love me some Cracker Barrel. Breakfast at any time of the day is a win. Being a northern boy, I prefer oatmeal to grits. Allegedly, you can substitute oatmeal for grits on the breakfast meals, but it seems that no matter what time I visit, they aren't serving oatmeal. Seems like some kind of oatmeal conspiracy to me.
(5)Logan S.
Good food and atmosphere. Fun to go shopping before and after you eat, they also havelots of checker boards for kids to play with. They also have little games on the tables for kids, and adults alike. I would reccomend the buttermilk pancakes with the apples on top, ask for brown sugar, and cinnamon to sprinkle on your pancakes.
(3)Paul S.
For this type of restaurant - we had a 5 star meal and service. Our server, Katie S., was very friendly and VERY fast. Our group of 11 was seated, served our drinks and meal pronto. We were ready to get back on the road in less than 40 minutes. Note: it took longer than that to get our lunch made at Subway earlier in the day! Everyone enjoyed their meal - which is hard to do with 7 kids as part of the gang. They especially liked the kids serving of chicken and dumplings. Mind you - I am not saying that Cracker Barrel is a 5 star restaurant; however, based on our groups experiences in dining during the past 8 days of vacation - they meet all the criteria for a decent fast food sit down restaurant! So a big THANK YOU to them!
(5)Don T.
Good southern style food.
(4)John D.
Good quality food at reasonable price. Service was good & friendly.
(4)JR J.
Love the country fried steak.
(5)Xavier S.
I'am very sorry for pancake cheating but it won't happen again. After a long stay in indy with the family we ended things with a breakfast here at Cracker Barrel. On labor day of all times and it was packed but we were seated right away with a party of 6. Very old school feel to it and it helped that my grand parents were there telling me stories about all the older items hanging on the wall. Instead of just letting you sit there waiting till your food comes they bring two bowls of biscuits and gravy!! OH GOSH what a nice way to take your mind off the wait. Biscuits were very good soft but with the gravy made it 10 times better. Food gets there and the sausage and bacon were good. The scrambled eggs on the other hand wasn't all that great when your eating and you get a crunch aw shell not good. The pancakes very dry to the point the butter didn't even help with it. Saving grace was the 100% maple syrup they served with it and there wasn't enough of that for the huge pancakes that were stacked on my plate. cutting them was the experience of the day i don't like the fight in life and really wouldn't like to with my pancakes. After awhile i just stopped trying just wasn't worth it. Service was very good always refilled our drinks and asked how everything was going. All together it was okay but not enough for a return
(3)Laura M.
This is chain comfort food, pure and simple. I keep telling my dude that we really need to stop eating here so much, but we keep coming back. Service is usually good, with a few exceptions (the weird car on fire right outside the restaurant incident when the manager didn't even move people away from windows or turn on ceiling fans to disperse the heavy smoke comes to mind). The servers are always friendly and quick. Quality is ok. It's pretty standard fare, although the other night I did get an uncommonly gristly piece of meat. The sides are sometimes lukewarm, and once had stone cold green beans. Oh well. Cafeteria-style food, you mostly pay for the familiarity, speed, and kitschy knickknacks out in the front.
(3)michael w.
You know, Cracker Barrel have consistently tried to offer some healthier options on their menu and it has not gone unnoticed by this consumer. We stopped in for dinner recently on a road trip and I opted for the Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout with a sweet potato, pinto beans, and tomato cucumber salad, all for $10, and you get two fish fillets, can't beat it. If you need to feed a family, there are enough choices to keep everyone happy.
(4)Kyle C.
Stopped in at this Cracker Barrel today on the way home from Kentucky. The service was really fast and friendly, but a little less attentive that I would expect, but it was pretty busy when we went. The food was decent, but just the same as the other Cracker Barrels. Overall, though it was a good value and within minutes to the highway.
(3)Cory S.
Disappointed. I use to look forward to going to Cracker Barrel, it was my families place of choice. But the last few meals I've had here have been miserable. If its anywhere near breakfast time, I get biscuits and gravy, with bacon and possible some hashbrown casserole. The biscuits are crummy anymore.. they are dry and bland. They use to be flaky, buttery and had taste. Now they taste like something I'd buy in a package of 1,000 at CostCo. The service was less than stellar.. our waitress was just there to churn as many people out as she could.. Took forever to get my water refilled.. but she sure was quick to bring out our food and clear our plates. Hopefully I can find a local breakfast place that serves good, local food
(2)E T.
One of our favorite family restaurants! Great country food, breakfast menu is great, and nice gift shop, and the prices are reasonable. No one can beat their pancakes. Highly recommended for family gatherings.
(5)Joel F.
Best bacon around! Period! I also prefer their maple syrup over other chains in the area. The food is delicious and always comes out hot and fresh. The service is always warm and inviting. The fireplace is my personal favorite on those cold Midwestern winter days. But I think what brings me back again and again is the breakfast anytime of the day, and the delicious bacon!
(4)Ali G.
What can I say, I love Cracker Barrel! And this location was a good one for a visit. Our server was quite attentive and our food arrived quickly! I've been to other locations in the USA where it took forever for our food to arrive but our food arrived fast and was hot. I like the shopping area in Cracker Barrel as well -- though I rarely end up buying things, oogling the displays is great fun! The table game on my table was missing a couple golf tees so it wasn't very playable. That is my only criticism as the restaurant met and exceeded my expectations.
(5)Paula M.
I like the unique layout of this place. It's almost walking into a hotel with a dining room and gift shop in one cozy area (except in this case, there is no hotel attached). It does it busy it certain peak times of the day. It seems to attract a large senior citizen crowd. I respect that part of it, it can reach all ages with their food and things to see. I think that they have a good variety of food from fish to chicken, good corn muffins and biscuits, great breakfast menu and great soups, and great lunch/dinner options. I always order the same lunch/dinner meal. I recommend the Grilled Chicken Tenderloins and always order a small side cup of BBQ sauce. I also like the comforting taste of their Mac and Cheese. You'll never have a complaint for the fried apple slices. I also love the fruit jelly for bread items that come with the meal. I don't come here often, because of the crowds, and it makes a better taste in the mouth when you come here once the air starts to get more chilly outside. Great Midwestern comfort food, but maybe that's a bad thing to love our meals so much. Regardless, it's a good place to eat at on occasion.
(5)Andrew M.
This is one of the better Cracker Barrels that I have eaten at. They seem to always be well staffed, so your waiter or waitress is visiting your table frequently. The food has always been hot and fresh, with large portions. The line and wait seem to go down fast.
(4)