This place... Hahahaha this place.... I'm honestly laughing because this place is just a nightmare. They should make a horror movie about eating here and it would do huge numbers in the box office because this was he most horrific experience of my life. Somehow our waitress didn't understand how ordering food works and my friend's steak basically still had fur on it, a pulse, a beating heart and was moo'ing. What I'm trying to say is... They didn't cook that boy at all. And he ordered it medium!! To add onto that, my bacon looked like it was cooked for about 2 seconds. Lucky for me I didn't pass away but if I did, I'd know exactly why. On another note, at least they have a little shop out front where you can buy trinkets and other things which are also pretty stupid now that I think about it. Meh. This place is just not for me. I think I'll go somewhere else for breakfast next time. And I know you're wondering... What did I think of the pancakes? Well, thanks for asking. My answer is that they were pretty good. But except for that. Haha no... Just no. 2 stars just because of the cool flapjacks.
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Chelsea S.
I'm honestly ashamed to say that this past Saturday was my first experience at Cracker Barrel. Bobby & I take my grandma to dinner every year for her birthday. Since we live about 45 minutes away and we all have crazy work schedules, it's hard for us to get together. I decided on cracker barrel this year because I knew she enjoyed it (& I've never been there!! lol) I ordered the sampler which comes with a slice of meatloaf, chicken & dumplings plus a slice of ham. You get to choose 3 (!!) sides.. how awesome! I chose the hashbrown casserole, country green beans & side salad. I am so thankful that I chose the hashbrown casserole- it was amaze! All of my meal was delicious. Our server was actually new, but we couldn't tell. The only way were figured this out was by asking what the stars on their apron represented. I honestly cannot wait to go back to Cracker Barrel!!!
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Ingrid P.
On my drives to Pittsburgh, I always pass their stores on the highway. I was in the area so I decided to get lunch here with my friend. She highly recommended it to me, telling me it was Southern comfort food. I am always game for Southern food so I agreed. The inside of the store surprised and overwhelmed in the sensed that I didn't expect that there would be merchandise being sold and a restaurant attached to it. The hostess took our name and while we were waiting, played a game of checkers outside which was a fun way of wasting time. Food-wise, their selection is huge. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted but ended up getting the chicken dumplings. When the food arrived, it was enough to feed a whole family. I will applaud Cracker Barrel for giving a good portion of chicken to the amount of dumplings in the dish. I had been wary about having a 9:1 ratio of dumplings to chicken. The sides were also difficult to choose but I wanted "lighter" sides so I ordered hash brown casserole, steamed broccoli, and rice pilaf. I believe all of the dishes come with biscuits or corn muffins and I chose biscuits. The biscuits were not as flaky as I would have liked but there were still good. I definitely enjoyed the experience but the food overwhelmed me with its heaviness and large portions. You definitely get the most of your money but the food here is just not something I would come back for.
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Tony D.
Having grown up in an extremely urbanized environment in California, this kind of store/restaurant is not something that I had access to. While this is a chain, my first impressions of it were quite positive--I rather like the idea of having something resembling an old country Southern establishment, even if done mainly for the nostalgic or touristy effect. The service is great and friendly, and the menu is pretty extensive. I wouldn't call this kind of food the healthiest that one can eat,, but their fried fish, turnip greens, and cornbread muffin are pretty attractive. The buttermilk fried chicken wasn't all that great, but the menu has so many other things that I will probably go back to try something else multiple times. The gist of the restaurant is that it feels like a classier and more upscale Eat N Park. The store itself is quite interesting. Selling anything from old trinkets to toys to CDs to snacks, they really do induce a nostalgic feel in you, even if you didn't grow up with any of those things. Before leaving we bought some vintage sodas (4 for less than $5, not bad), with brands that I don't recognize at all. Hopefully will be a good alternative to the highly processed corn syrup drinks nowadays!
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Ryan T.
Being from Texas, Cracker Barrel is a staple. Memories of my mother buying knick knacks and getting to pick out those candy sticks. I was intrigued upon finding out about the Robinson location and wondered whether it would live up to the locations down south. And let me tell you, it sure does! The chicken n dumplins and chicken fried steak are my favorites here and this location did not dissapoint!
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Angela H.
I certainly love it here. Love the food, love the atmosphere, love the store. I'm from California (state), and we don't have Cracker Barrels out there. The first time I ever ate at one, was this restaurant when I moved to Pgh for college in 2005. I'm hooked. So although I live back in CA now, I had to bring my bf here last month when we were in town for a wedding. I loved my biscuit and gravy breakfast, but my bf was just expecting a little "more" from his meal. Maybe I talked the place up too much?? I dunno. Anyway, this place will always get 4 stars from me!
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Jaynie C.
What's the best part of going to Costco early on a Sunday mornimg?? Breakfast at Cracker Barrel!! Yum! Never a bad experience or meal here. We got Grandpas fried breakfast, one with country fried steak., the other with the chicken fried chicken. Both were delicious, but i think the chicken was a smidge better. I love the grits there. Little butter & salt is heaven. Our waitress was great as was the service. I can't wait til our next Costco visit
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Britney C.
So the first time I ever visited a cracker barrel was a pretty poor experience. I was expecting delicious down south cooking but it more of a spin off of eat n park style dining. I was very upset and said I'd never go back. Well I ended up here at the one in Robinson after a family member convinced me to give it another try. So we ordered biscuits and jelly, strawberry lemonades, pancake breakfast with cheesy grits, hash brown casserole an eggs over easy. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. Maybe because I just came back form the caribbean where the food was just OK, but this meal was great indeed. Everything was served hot and fresh. My pancakes were nice and fluffy, buttery and came topped with strawberry. I've never had the casserole before but it was decent as well. The biscuits were definitely a hit, especially with jam! YUM!!! One of my favorite aspects of cracker barrel is their gift shop when you first walk in. So many hand crafted and homey furnishings that it almost makes you feel like your out of town. I will definitely try this location against I'll make sure I'm on an empty stomach first!
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Crystal C.
I just absolutely love this place. They have an extensive menu, their food is delicious, and it is enough to heartily fill any hungry tummy. More than that, the servers are always friendly, and our server definitely made her rounds anytime she saw any beverage was running low. GREAT customer service and very friendly wait staff. I ordered the Southern Trout, and it was so delicious with warm corn and a very sweet potato. We were on our way to the airport, and this is one of the best pit stops that any group or individual can take before landing themselves at the airport back to the west coast. No doubt! What's better too, is that there is the store right next to it with cute trinkets and little gifts. It's nice to take a look and a good little walk around to digest the meal you just had. I recommend the strawberry lemonade too. Very fresh! Thanks for a great experience. Can't wait to be back there!
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Nitin G.
For anyone who is around or visiting close to the robinson town center this is a must visit breakfast place. The atmosphere is very rustic and makes you feel like ur back in the 70's. The food is pretty good as well, but just the environment and setting makes you want to come back for more..they also have some funky stuff in the store upfront
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Tim W.
Best breakfast in Robinson Town Centre! A thousand times better then the nearby IHOP! We have been to a few different Cracker Barrels while traveling on the Turnpike. This location is pretty much just like all of the other locations. I just wish there was a separate door to bypass the gift shop as it is always packed and hard to navigate through to get to the actual restaurant. I have tried quite a few different items on the breakfast menu of the years but my favorite has to be Uncle Herschel's Favorite. It's my favorite as well. It comes with two eggs, grits, sawmill gravy, buttermilk biscuits, fried apples or hashbrown casserole and your choice of country ham, a grilled pork chop, sugar cured ham or a fried chicken tenderloin. I usually go with grits, biscuits and gravy, hashbrown casserole, a grilled pork chop and I substitute the eggs for buttermilk pancakes as I don't like of eat eggs. The pancakes are soft and fluffy, same goes for the biscuits, the gravy is delicious, the hashbrown casserole is out of this world and the grilled pork chop is cooked and seasoned to perfection. Service is always good and we always leave stuffed and filled to capacity. After we eat we look around the gift shop for a while as you never know what kind of little trinkets you will find. Then we usually then go over to either IKEA or the nearby Giant Eagle Market District to walk off our food comas. If you're ever in the area this place is a must stop!
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Peter N.
Old school breakfast, with lots of funky supposedly "country" crap in the front store. Very limited vegan options, but I had toast with jam (the butter substitute was not vegan), potatoes and a fruit bowl that could hardly have been smaller, and passable coffee. Suffice to say I was still hungry after, and we ended up going to Starbucks across the street after - which I almost never go to. I'll pass next time, and go into downtown Pittsburgh.
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Emily A.
Note~~ 2 stars regarding this experience ONLY. Other times have been great service/food. My mother and I ate here last night after a very long day of not eating and volunteer work. First of all, it took us 10 minutes to be sat. The cashier (Paige) was AMAZING. She was very tentative to us and made sure someone eventually came, after numerous times of trying to 'radio' a hostess in. When we finally got seated, our server was not very personable and seemed like she just wanted to leave. She got our drinks and everything in a little more than average time, but seemed quite careless. We also felt she rushed the check on us as she proceeded to clean her section, provoking me to ask for a box. Now the food. mind you we came in an hour and a half before close so there was no need for the half-ass meal. My country fried steak had a film over the gravy, Mac n cheese was cold and stale, and my mashed potatoes consisted of about 2 and a half spoon fulls. Not to mention it was quite apparent I got the last of the friend apples. Now I understand people wanted to get out of here as it as approaching close (still had an hour) but that was just a terrible experience with service, food, and portions. If it wasn't for the amazing customer service from your cashier and her sincerity, I may have complained at the store. You should be treated and served the same at all hours of the day, regarding the time. I found this was a total waste of my money. I will return, but defiantly not at this time of the day and will be sure to notify my friends and family of this terrible experience.
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Lin L.
the food was good, but the dumpling was the wrong picked. Next time I will pick sweet potato instead.
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Joley B.
I am always hesitant to eat at chain restaurants, but after a bad experience at our hotel, we had to eat breakfast somewhere else. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with the quality of breakfast! He went for Grandpa's Fried breakfast with the chicken fried chicken, grits, biscuits, and eggs over easy. I had the Mama's french toast breakfast with well done bacon, and egg whites. The eggs were each done perfectly. The chicken was really good if you like that kind of thing for breakfast. The well done bacon was actually well done, and the pure maple syrup warmed in my own little bottle was perfect! We didn't wait long even though the place was busy. (Just a note - another party wanted to be seated but all of them were not there so they would not seat them. The hostess apologized but said it was Cracker Barrel policy.) And the gift shop is always nice to browse through. Our server was really pleasant, and I would totally come back to this place despite it being a chain.
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Tiffany M.
CA needs a good breakfast place like this. My fave that I always order is the Momma's French Toast Breakfast with a side of Hashbrown Casserole. The French Toast comes nice and crunch topped with butter and 2 little maple syrup jars - I love to control how much maple syrup per each bite size toast. Love the smokiness to the Smoked Sausage Patties and the crunchiness to the Hasbrown Casserole.
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Maggie E.
Cracker Barrel has some very good food, especially for breakfast. The Sunrise Sampler is big enough to feed two people just about. I typically get that and pancakes to share with my fiancee and it fills us, for a reasonable price. Their old country store is full of candies with artificial flavors and corn syrup though -- wish they had better quality snacks but overall I like the place.
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Deena S.
Tasty, cheap, and close to the airport. The food is decent and always comes out piping hot. Cheerful staff.
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Darren W.
We came here on a whim en route back from my girlfriend's abode. At first we were going to try Dor-Stop again, but while passing through Robinson or Moon or wherever (?) she says to me, "Ever been to Cracker Barrel?" "Uh, no. Are we near one?" Before I could utter another word, she was switching lanes and charging up a hill. As I got out of the car, I smelled a campfire. That's when I knew that we weren't at Bob Evans. As Madre stated in her review, you must bypass a gift shop of sorts to get into the dining area, which I welcomed. Since we were both starving, we waited until after breakfast for the shopping portion of the experience though. I got Uncle Herschel's Favorite, if for no other reason than you can get catfish with it. Catfish. For breakfast. With eggs. With tartar sauce yet. Some people 'round these parts would scratch their heads over such a concept. But methinks The South is onto something here. I chose to have mine fried, but you can also get the fish broiled if you want. You can also get chicken, ham two ways, pork chops, and I think sirloin steak, but leave it to me and my Aquarian dare-to-be-different ways. You also get Buttermilk Biscuits with Sawmill Gravy (???), two eggs (got mine o'er easy), grits (!!!), and your choice of Hash Brown Casserole and Fried Apples. I got the apples, which are essentially apple pie sans the filling and are therefore...essential. What a way to stay reg'lar y'know? Now, considering that I got fish with my eggs, grits, and biscuits, I did something that is becoming a lost art; I actually ate everything together one bite at a time. Fish 'n eggs 'n grits function flawlessly together. And those grits...damn. This was only the second time I had grits, the first being at Cherries Diner in Downtown Pittsburgh. That first time I was underwhelmed. This time? I now want to eat grits with chili, oysters, chicken, shrimp, beef tips, salmon. I want to put it on a burger. I want to eat it with goulash, gumbo, gravy. I want to form grits into spheres and plunge them into hot lard. I want grits with everything, anything, every which way I can have them. And all they needed was a pat of butter and a pinch of sugar. The fish was fork tender, the gravied biscuits stuck to my ribs, the eggs done up perfectly, the fried apples too sinful to be served with a savory meal. I forgot I was at a chain. This was especially true when I tanked up thrice with their Raspberry Lemonade, served in a godly frosted glass mug no doubt. There was ice on it! A tangy and cold tonic, it was worthy of a Norse God who just slew a Frost Giant. What a beverage. Orange juice? Bah! What's this Coca-Cola I hear about? Speaking of the devil... Kay and I shared The Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake. How's that for something suvvern bell Paula Dean would conjure? I asked about it and our fabulous, golden-hearted, supraprofessional server told us that "it flies out of here it's so good." It's unassuming enough. You get what looks like a Texas sheet cake with icing. Many places serve a warmed-through fudgy choco-cake alongside ice cream...but none of them do it as well as Cracker Barrel. Come to think of it, I've heard Coca-Cola bandied about as a killer secret ingredient in chocolate cake, and I can now see why. It makes a chocolate cakeall the more demoniacally dewy and delectable. How such a quaint restaurant can get away with serving something so maleficent is beyond my comprehension. Gullifty's has not a chance. That ice cream cuts the richness and sweetness like nobody's business, making for quite the Heaven and Hell combo. You can even see the specks of vanilla in their ice cream; a tell-tale indicator that your vanilla ice cream is superior. I did get to taste Kay's Hash Brown Casserole and almost became envious. Yum-yum gimme some. I'll order it next time. Onto the gift shop. They have everything from wind-up toys (Kay got some for her grandpa who collects them. I didn't know they could dance too!) and puzzle games to TV shows on DVD and even the new Smokey Robinson rekkid. I almost bought a Weazel Ball... weaselballs.com ...for the cats. It was like a Johnson Smith catalog come to life! thingsyouneverknew.com And yes, just like J/S, Cracker Barrel sells whoopie cushions. Go. You'll eat good. You'll get exceptional service from what must be happily dedicated employees (their names are sewn onto their uniforms, and most of the servers looked to be over-30). You'll have a laugh. You'll smile. Go. I mean it. P.S. Our bill was $23 (not including $5 tip I left) and some change. Had we not ordered dessert, our check would have been under $20. This means that I had one of the most memorable, hospitable, favorable breakfasts ever for just under a 10-spot. I dunno about you, but I think that rules.
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Ted S.
Good ole' Cracker Barrel. They make the kind of food that you say is "just like mama or grandmama used to make." Which you know isn't true because you realize they were never really that great to begin with. The country food here is good, which I'm sure you guessed. I love coming in during winter months and sitting by the fire. The biscuits, gravy, hash browns, catfish, apple butter, grits, pancakes, sour dough bread and sweet, country conversation leave nothing to be desired. In the summer you can rock in the chairs on the porch and pretend you're Andy Griffith until the elderly lady next to you slaps you in the face for repeatedly calling her "Aunt Bea". I won't do that again... :/
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Ryan J.
Classic, simple, delicious food. Went for the Uncle Herschel's Favorite with fried catfish after a long draining day at college. Very good, service is friendly. Love the down home feel of the restaurant too.
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Jason D.
The first thing at Cracker Barrel is that you are going for a certain kind of food and ambiance with a specific client base. That being said the evening we were here there was a large gathering with a family celebrating what appeared to be the graduation of 2 girls in the family. At some point in the meal one woman became very agitated and began yelling at another woman at the table. This proceeded for about a minute before other family members could shuffle her out. FANTASTIC dinner and a show! I am sure families that had brought small children who were subjected to the scene and language were appalled but since I was at a table with 3 adults we could laugh about it. The food was about about average. I had gotten the shrimp which comes with buttermilk rolls, cornbread rolls, hush puppies and 3 sides. The one thing I can say is the food you get for your value is very good. The shrimp was middle of the road, though I have nothing negative to say about the meal as a whole. The hushpuppies were very good as were the buttermilk biscuits, I did not partake in the cornbread as the tremendous massive amount of food was too much to eat everything that was brought out to me. If you are looking for a cheap meal for the family at a good value, this is a good alternative to your typical diner fare.
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Nicole J.
First let me start off by saying I love Cracker Barrel every time I have gone in the past it was very good but tonight Thursday evening at 8:30 PM was my worst experience my food was mediocre to say the least it was very cold only good thing that I can say about this evening was that my waitress was very accommodating and trying to make everything right.she took my plate and when she brought it back it was a whole new plate and it was very hot and it was very tasty!!!so if you're in the Robinson area and are thinking of going to Cracker Barrel just make sure you're there before 8:30 PM.so that your meal can be like grandma used to make it!
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Amy P.
Yummy, I stop here every time I am in the burg. Good location, good food and a fun store to check out! Best Dumplings!
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Amy C.
We have been here too many times to count...the service is ALWAYS amazing! And the food...we are typically in for breakfast - SO YUMMY! And you can not beat the prices!!!!
(5)
Jason G.
Why hasn't anyone told me about this place before??? Amazing breakfast! Got eggs, sausage, a yogurt parfait, and an apple bran muffin. Everything was as good as I hoped! My girlfriend had a potato hash casserole, that was so savory and delicious. Think of au gratin potatoes but in hash form. Great service, and cheap. Lovely kitschy crap on the walls. I'm so happy for having come here.
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Anna C.
Okay, this is NOT the place to visit if you're trying to eat healthy. The food was good, portions generous, and the customer service was AMAZING! Their menu had lots of food items to choose from. No five stars because they don't serve alcohol (could've really used a glass of wine; hell, a beer...LOL). Their country store literally has everything and lots of nostalgic candy & sodas. Enjoyed the store more than the restaurant.
(4)
Tara U.
No matter how busy they get, their staff is always friendly and efficient. The menu is great, the atmosphere homey and their gift shop is awesome!
(5)
Jennifer D.
I had stopped going to Cracker Barrel in the last state I lived in because the restaurant was not kept up well, and the service was terrible. But I will be back to THIS location! We went because my daughter loves their pancakes, so I thought we'd take a chance. The restaurant looks like all the others, but this one was very clean and well maintained. The service was AWESOME. Our waitress (I cannot remember her name - I'm so sorry), was an older lady, who I was told had been there for some time. She was amazing. Took our drink orders as soon as we sat down, and was back in a jiff to take our order. Food arrived promptly, and I never had an empty glass! I was so impressed, I left a 40% tip. We will be back!
(5)
Adam C.
I was overnight at a hotel that had a very expensive breakfast so when I woke up I searched nearby for some place to eat. When I saw Cracker Barrel I stopped looking. Cracker Barrel has been consistently good no matter where I have been in my travels. This Cracker Barrel follows the standard and provided a quick, tasty, and reasonably priced breakfast. Also as usual the people who worked here were very friendly. I defiantly recommend this Cracker Barrel if you are looking for Breakfast.
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Angie L.
I'm always a big fan of Cracker Barrel everywhere I go. I am in love with their Grandpa's breakfast with chicken fried steak. This time I had gotten my food to-go, I asked the gentlemen at the host stand to recommend something. One said he hasn't tried much of the food so wasn't very much help (I worked in the service industry and even if you don't eat the food, at least figure out what customers favorites are so you can always have things to recommend, but this is not why I took the 1 star off), the other host said he has tried everything on the menu and recommended the baked white fish so I bravely ordered something new with hash brown casserole, fried okra, and turnip greens as my sides. I took the food back to my hotel, and I find out they didn't give me a fork or napkins. Perhaps this is my fault for not looking in the bag before leaving, but they didn't offer either. Which their location is by the airport next to a bunch of hotels so it should be something they are accustomed to. Nevertheless, the fish was delicious, lightly breaded with crumbs. The fried okra was average, a few pieces were too dry and burnt. The turnip greens were amazing, it was juicy, soft, and it has a flavorful shredded meat mixed in it. The hash brown casserole was great as always. I will always find a cracker barrel where ever I travel, but I just need to be more mindful about asking for to utensils. *adding to original post: I went back again to this location and ordered the Meatloaf dinner, something new that I have never tried before. This time as my sides I ordered the turnip greens, sweet baby carrots, and green beans. This time again, I didn't have utensil in my to-go order but I remembered to ask for it before i left. When i opened my order back in my hotel, one thing that was a big difference then my last visit was that my turnip greens was in the same to-go box versus last time they put it in a separate small box and wrapped in wrap because it has so much juice. So a bit of inconsistency there in the to-go system. However, don't let the negatives and small things fool you, I am still a fan of cracker barrel.
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Erika D.
Came here for dumplings and they're out. How does a restaurant that touts dumplings as their signature item sell out on a Wednesday? The waitress really had nothing to say when I kind of was angered by it. She just stared at me as if saying, "well...what do you want now?" I wasn't too pleased by the whole situation. Besides that, she only came round to give us the food and then give us the bill. We had to order something else and ask for the check from other waitresses. This place didn't leave a good impression. I won't be going back.
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Jan C.
It's been three excruciating months since I first tasted the piece of heaven that is Cracker Barrel pancakes. I have even considered renting a car and driving to closest Cracker Barrel (which is like, an hour away in the middle of Nowhereville, New Jersey) JUST to taste those elusive pancakes. Don't remember much about our other meals because the pancakes just outshone everything else.. BUT i remember an overall awesome experience. On top of that, they have a novelty/knick knack store to browse while you wait for a table.
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Big Mama's M.
So this is the second Cracker Barrel that I have tried, the first one being in Arizona and the second one here near Pittsburgh. Hmmm...Seriously the best part of the experience was the "chotsky" country store you have to walk through before and after you eat..., sort of like a minefield filled with every sort of old timey candy, Americana decoration, clothes, candles, flags....yada, yada, yada. Well, maybe the food was wasn't the best but I bought some great souvenirs! Anyhow, we had a late breakfast (served all day) and our server was lame at best. She forgot to bring me my coffee and acted offended when I asked her to take it off our bill. My husband had asked for a ham and cheese dish without peppers and onions and was told by our "lovely" server that it was impossible to make it without peppers as it would take to long to pick them out of the mix. She offered him a ham and cheese omelet (not on the menu) and when it arrived our mouths just hung open with surprise. It was maybe a one or one and a half egg omelet, as flat as my ass (which is pretty damn flat) and had a slice of melted American cheese on too cut in half....Wow! And here I thought cafeteria food was lame! I had THE lamest sourdough french toast I have ever had, although the bacon was tasty but were two very, very tiny pieces. All in all, pretty lame and I ABSOLUTELY love it when the server comes over when you are done and gives you a great big smile and says " Thanks for coming, have a great day" and slaps the bill on the table. Oy!!! God save me from any more Cracker Barrels in my lifetime.
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Carlos M.
Food was good. Got the biscuits and gravy but, maria the server was one of the worst waitresses ever. Would have been 4 stars but service was not good at all.
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Meg L.
We had breakfast last weekend at Cracker Barrel. I could eat their hashbrown casserole everyday!!! It makes my mouth water to just think about it!! The pancakes were delicious--nice crispy edges. The eggs were perfect (hard to mess up scrambled eggs, but, it happens so often!) and the bacon was crispy just like I requested. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the "country" store that spilled into the restaurant. The grits were bland...but, I have never been a grit-person. And, the gravy for the biscuit was not the best, but, again, those could be overlooked because I was already pretty full with what I had ordered. The biscuit, however, was awesome!!
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Victoria L.
The scoop - Good home down food @ pretty good price & 2nds Tiffany's wish that CA/bay area had one..would put IHOP & Denny's out of biz Order - Ruben sandwich ~$7/8 * This is the first time I've had CB for dinner; all other times I've had bkfst in FL and it has always been good. * Lots of meat; flavorful; enjoyed swiss cheese & sauerkraut * Small cole slaw included -good not too sour or watery Service - great! waitress brought x-tra water before we even had to ask; appreciate that when bf asked to sub fries for potato she let us know there was an upcharge. Been places where they just say "okay" and you never know until you see the bill..which is a pet peeve of mine. So appreciated the FYI. Other Comments: bf had their Fri Fish Fry Cod special ~$9/10 comes w/ about 4-5 small pieces & side of cole slaw & fries but he sub for bake potato. I had a piece and thought it was good; not too oily and crunchy batter. Reminded me of McD's fish-filet but w/o cheese. He thought it was ok..but i liked it lots.
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James L.
Oh the smell. Potpourri, candles, perfume. So many scents to navigate through until you reach the dining room. If anything they should allow smoking. It might still make you vomit, but at least it would cover up those artificial smells.
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Yan G.
[Read in the voice of Kelly Kapoor from The Office] Ohmigod, this Cracker Barrel is totally awesome. The waitresses are like so nice, and the food is like so awesome! I love biscuits 'n' gravy! So, when you walk in, you totally find yourself in the middle of this old timey country store, where you can buy like all kinds of really cool knick-knacks and tchotchkes. Then, you sit down at this cool table, and you can play with this awesome game with pegs and stuff. I couldn't figure out the point of it, but it was so much fun, ohmigod. My grits were so cheesy and awesome--not unlike my favorite movie, Love Actually--and so were the warm caramelized apples. Ham and bacon were tasty, too. I, like, totally can't wait to go back to this super awesome restaurant!
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Lou G.
This place... Hahahaha this place.... I'm honestly laughing because this place is just a nightmare. They should make a horror movie about eating here and it would do huge numbers in the box office because this was he most horrific experience of my life. Somehow our waitress didn't understand how ordering food works and my friend's steak basically still had fur on it, a pulse, a beating heart and was moo'ing. What I'm trying to say is... They didn't cook that boy at all. And he ordered it medium!! To add onto that, my bacon looked like it was cooked for about 2 seconds. Lucky for me I didn't pass away but if I did, I'd know exactly why. On another note, at least they have a little shop out front where you can buy trinkets and other things which are also pretty stupid now that I think about it. Meh. This place is just not for me. I think I'll go somewhere else for breakfast next time. And I know you're wondering... What did I think of the pancakes? Well, thanks for asking. My answer is that they were pretty good. But except for that. Haha no... Just no. 2 stars just because of the cool flapjacks.
(2)Chelsea S.
I'm honestly ashamed to say that this past Saturday was my first experience at Cracker Barrel. Bobby & I take my grandma to dinner every year for her birthday. Since we live about 45 minutes away and we all have crazy work schedules, it's hard for us to get together. I decided on cracker barrel this year because I knew she enjoyed it (& I've never been there!! lol) I ordered the sampler which comes with a slice of meatloaf, chicken & dumplings plus a slice of ham. You get to choose 3 (!!) sides.. how awesome! I chose the hashbrown casserole, country green beans & side salad. I am so thankful that I chose the hashbrown casserole- it was amaze! All of my meal was delicious. Our server was actually new, but we couldn't tell. The only way were figured this out was by asking what the stars on their apron represented. I honestly cannot wait to go back to Cracker Barrel!!!
(5)Ingrid P.
On my drives to Pittsburgh, I always pass their stores on the highway. I was in the area so I decided to get lunch here with my friend. She highly recommended it to me, telling me it was Southern comfort food. I am always game for Southern food so I agreed. The inside of the store surprised and overwhelmed in the sensed that I didn't expect that there would be merchandise being sold and a restaurant attached to it. The hostess took our name and while we were waiting, played a game of checkers outside which was a fun way of wasting time. Food-wise, their selection is huge. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted but ended up getting the chicken dumplings. When the food arrived, it was enough to feed a whole family. I will applaud Cracker Barrel for giving a good portion of chicken to the amount of dumplings in the dish. I had been wary about having a 9:1 ratio of dumplings to chicken. The sides were also difficult to choose but I wanted "lighter" sides so I ordered hash brown casserole, steamed broccoli, and rice pilaf. I believe all of the dishes come with biscuits or corn muffins and I chose biscuits. The biscuits were not as flaky as I would have liked but there were still good. I definitely enjoyed the experience but the food overwhelmed me with its heaviness and large portions. You definitely get the most of your money but the food here is just not something I would come back for.
(3)Tony D.
Having grown up in an extremely urbanized environment in California, this kind of store/restaurant is not something that I had access to. While this is a chain, my first impressions of it were quite positive--I rather like the idea of having something resembling an old country Southern establishment, even if done mainly for the nostalgic or touristy effect. The service is great and friendly, and the menu is pretty extensive. I wouldn't call this kind of food the healthiest that one can eat,, but their fried fish, turnip greens, and cornbread muffin are pretty attractive. The buttermilk fried chicken wasn't all that great, but the menu has so many other things that I will probably go back to try something else multiple times. The gist of the restaurant is that it feels like a classier and more upscale Eat N Park. The store itself is quite interesting. Selling anything from old trinkets to toys to CDs to snacks, they really do induce a nostalgic feel in you, even if you didn't grow up with any of those things. Before leaving we bought some vintage sodas (4 for less than $5, not bad), with brands that I don't recognize at all. Hopefully will be a good alternative to the highly processed corn syrup drinks nowadays!
(4)Ryan T.
Being from Texas, Cracker Barrel is a staple. Memories of my mother buying knick knacks and getting to pick out those candy sticks. I was intrigued upon finding out about the Robinson location and wondered whether it would live up to the locations down south. And let me tell you, it sure does! The chicken n dumplins and chicken fried steak are my favorites here and this location did not dissapoint!
(5)Angela H.
I certainly love it here. Love the food, love the atmosphere, love the store. I'm from California (state), and we don't have Cracker Barrels out there. The first time I ever ate at one, was this restaurant when I moved to Pgh for college in 2005. I'm hooked. So although I live back in CA now, I had to bring my bf here last month when we were in town for a wedding. I loved my biscuit and gravy breakfast, but my bf was just expecting a little "more" from his meal. Maybe I talked the place up too much?? I dunno. Anyway, this place will always get 4 stars from me!
(4)Jaynie C.
What's the best part of going to Costco early on a Sunday mornimg?? Breakfast at Cracker Barrel!! Yum! Never a bad experience or meal here. We got Grandpas fried breakfast, one with country fried steak., the other with the chicken fried chicken. Both were delicious, but i think the chicken was a smidge better. I love the grits there. Little butter & salt is heaven. Our waitress was great as was the service. I can't wait til our next Costco visit
(4)Britney C.
So the first time I ever visited a cracker barrel was a pretty poor experience. I was expecting delicious down south cooking but it more of a spin off of eat n park style dining. I was very upset and said I'd never go back. Well I ended up here at the one in Robinson after a family member convinced me to give it another try. So we ordered biscuits and jelly, strawberry lemonades, pancake breakfast with cheesy grits, hash brown casserole an eggs over easy. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. Maybe because I just came back form the caribbean where the food was just OK, but this meal was great indeed. Everything was served hot and fresh. My pancakes were nice and fluffy, buttery and came topped with strawberry. I've never had the casserole before but it was decent as well. The biscuits were definitely a hit, especially with jam! YUM!!! One of my favorite aspects of cracker barrel is their gift shop when you first walk in. So many hand crafted and homey furnishings that it almost makes you feel like your out of town. I will definitely try this location against I'll make sure I'm on an empty stomach first!
(4)Crystal C.
I just absolutely love this place. They have an extensive menu, their food is delicious, and it is enough to heartily fill any hungry tummy. More than that, the servers are always friendly, and our server definitely made her rounds anytime she saw any beverage was running low. GREAT customer service and very friendly wait staff. I ordered the Southern Trout, and it was so delicious with warm corn and a very sweet potato. We were on our way to the airport, and this is one of the best pit stops that any group or individual can take before landing themselves at the airport back to the west coast. No doubt! What's better too, is that there is the store right next to it with cute trinkets and little gifts. It's nice to take a look and a good little walk around to digest the meal you just had. I recommend the strawberry lemonade too. Very fresh! Thanks for a great experience. Can't wait to be back there!
(5)Nitin G.
For anyone who is around or visiting close to the robinson town center this is a must visit breakfast place. The atmosphere is very rustic and makes you feel like ur back in the 70's. The food is pretty good as well, but just the environment and setting makes you want to come back for more..they also have some funky stuff in the store upfront
(5)Tim W.
Best breakfast in Robinson Town Centre! A thousand times better then the nearby IHOP! We have been to a few different Cracker Barrels while traveling on the Turnpike. This location is pretty much just like all of the other locations. I just wish there was a separate door to bypass the gift shop as it is always packed and hard to navigate through to get to the actual restaurant. I have tried quite a few different items on the breakfast menu of the years but my favorite has to be Uncle Herschel's Favorite. It's my favorite as well. It comes with two eggs, grits, sawmill gravy, buttermilk biscuits, fried apples or hashbrown casserole and your choice of country ham, a grilled pork chop, sugar cured ham or a fried chicken tenderloin. I usually go with grits, biscuits and gravy, hashbrown casserole, a grilled pork chop and I substitute the eggs for buttermilk pancakes as I don't like of eat eggs. The pancakes are soft and fluffy, same goes for the biscuits, the gravy is delicious, the hashbrown casserole is out of this world and the grilled pork chop is cooked and seasoned to perfection. Service is always good and we always leave stuffed and filled to capacity. After we eat we look around the gift shop for a while as you never know what kind of little trinkets you will find. Then we usually then go over to either IKEA or the nearby Giant Eagle Market District to walk off our food comas. If you're ever in the area this place is a must stop!
(5)Peter N.
Old school breakfast, with lots of funky supposedly "country" crap in the front store. Very limited vegan options, but I had toast with jam (the butter substitute was not vegan), potatoes and a fruit bowl that could hardly have been smaller, and passable coffee. Suffice to say I was still hungry after, and we ended up going to Starbucks across the street after - which I almost never go to. I'll pass next time, and go into downtown Pittsburgh.
(1)Emily A.
Note~~ 2 stars regarding this experience ONLY. Other times have been great service/food. My mother and I ate here last night after a very long day of not eating and volunteer work. First of all, it took us 10 minutes to be sat. The cashier (Paige) was AMAZING. She was very tentative to us and made sure someone eventually came, after numerous times of trying to 'radio' a hostess in. When we finally got seated, our server was not very personable and seemed like she just wanted to leave. She got our drinks and everything in a little more than average time, but seemed quite careless. We also felt she rushed the check on us as she proceeded to clean her section, provoking me to ask for a box. Now the food. mind you we came in an hour and a half before close so there was no need for the half-ass meal. My country fried steak had a film over the gravy, Mac n cheese was cold and stale, and my mashed potatoes consisted of about 2 and a half spoon fulls. Not to mention it was quite apparent I got the last of the friend apples. Now I understand people wanted to get out of here as it as approaching close (still had an hour) but that was just a terrible experience with service, food, and portions. If it wasn't for the amazing customer service from your cashier and her sincerity, I may have complained at the store. You should be treated and served the same at all hours of the day, regarding the time. I found this was a total waste of my money. I will return, but defiantly not at this time of the day and will be sure to notify my friends and family of this terrible experience.
(2)Lin L.
the food was good, but the dumpling was the wrong picked. Next time I will pick sweet potato instead.
(4)Joley B.
I am always hesitant to eat at chain restaurants, but after a bad experience at our hotel, we had to eat breakfast somewhere else. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with the quality of breakfast! He went for Grandpa's Fried breakfast with the chicken fried chicken, grits, biscuits, and eggs over easy. I had the Mama's french toast breakfast with well done bacon, and egg whites. The eggs were each done perfectly. The chicken was really good if you like that kind of thing for breakfast. The well done bacon was actually well done, and the pure maple syrup warmed in my own little bottle was perfect! We didn't wait long even though the place was busy. (Just a note - another party wanted to be seated but all of them were not there so they would not seat them. The hostess apologized but said it was Cracker Barrel policy.) And the gift shop is always nice to browse through. Our server was really pleasant, and I would totally come back to this place despite it being a chain.
(5)Tiffany M.
CA needs a good breakfast place like this. My fave that I always order is the Momma's French Toast Breakfast with a side of Hashbrown Casserole. The French Toast comes nice and crunch topped with butter and 2 little maple syrup jars - I love to control how much maple syrup per each bite size toast. Love the smokiness to the Smoked Sausage Patties and the crunchiness to the Hasbrown Casserole.
(5)Maggie E.
Cracker Barrel has some very good food, especially for breakfast. The Sunrise Sampler is big enough to feed two people just about. I typically get that and pancakes to share with my fiancee and it fills us, for a reasonable price. Their old country store is full of candies with artificial flavors and corn syrup though -- wish they had better quality snacks but overall I like the place.
(4)Deena S.
Tasty, cheap, and close to the airport. The food is decent and always comes out piping hot. Cheerful staff.
(4)Darren W.
We came here on a whim en route back from my girlfriend's abode. At first we were going to try Dor-Stop again, but while passing through Robinson or Moon or wherever (?) she says to me, "Ever been to Cracker Barrel?" "Uh, no. Are we near one?" Before I could utter another word, she was switching lanes and charging up a hill. As I got out of the car, I smelled a campfire. That's when I knew that we weren't at Bob Evans. As Madre stated in her review, you must bypass a gift shop of sorts to get into the dining area, which I welcomed. Since we were both starving, we waited until after breakfast for the shopping portion of the experience though. I got Uncle Herschel's Favorite, if for no other reason than you can get catfish with it. Catfish. For breakfast. With eggs. With tartar sauce yet. Some people 'round these parts would scratch their heads over such a concept. But methinks The South is onto something here. I chose to have mine fried, but you can also get the fish broiled if you want. You can also get chicken, ham two ways, pork chops, and I think sirloin steak, but leave it to me and my Aquarian dare-to-be-different ways. You also get Buttermilk Biscuits with Sawmill Gravy (???), two eggs (got mine o'er easy), grits (!!!), and your choice of Hash Brown Casserole and Fried Apples. I got the apples, which are essentially apple pie sans the filling and are therefore...essential. What a way to stay reg'lar y'know? Now, considering that I got fish with my eggs, grits, and biscuits, I did something that is becoming a lost art; I actually ate everything together one bite at a time. Fish 'n eggs 'n grits function flawlessly together. And those grits...damn. This was only the second time I had grits, the first being at Cherries Diner in Downtown Pittsburgh. That first time I was underwhelmed. This time? I now want to eat grits with chili, oysters, chicken, shrimp, beef tips, salmon. I want to put it on a burger. I want to eat it with goulash, gumbo, gravy. I want to form grits into spheres and plunge them into hot lard. I want grits with everything, anything, every which way I can have them. And all they needed was a pat of butter and a pinch of sugar. The fish was fork tender, the gravied biscuits stuck to my ribs, the eggs done up perfectly, the fried apples too sinful to be served with a savory meal. I forgot I was at a chain. This was especially true when I tanked up thrice with their Raspberry Lemonade, served in a godly frosted glass mug no doubt. There was ice on it! A tangy and cold tonic, it was worthy of a Norse God who just slew a Frost Giant. What a beverage. Orange juice? Bah! What's this Coca-Cola I hear about? Speaking of the devil... Kay and I shared The Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake. How's that for something suvvern bell Paula Dean would conjure? I asked about it and our fabulous, golden-hearted, supraprofessional server told us that "it flies out of here it's so good." It's unassuming enough. You get what looks like a Texas sheet cake with icing. Many places serve a warmed-through fudgy choco-cake alongside ice cream...but none of them do it as well as Cracker Barrel. Come to think of it, I've heard Coca-Cola bandied about as a killer secret ingredient in chocolate cake, and I can now see why. It makes a chocolate cakeall the more demoniacally dewy and delectable. How such a quaint restaurant can get away with serving something so maleficent is beyond my comprehension. Gullifty's has not a chance. That ice cream cuts the richness and sweetness like nobody's business, making for quite the Heaven and Hell combo. You can even see the specks of vanilla in their ice cream; a tell-tale indicator that your vanilla ice cream is superior. I did get to taste Kay's Hash Brown Casserole and almost became envious. Yum-yum gimme some. I'll order it next time. Onto the gift shop. They have everything from wind-up toys (Kay got some for her grandpa who collects them. I didn't know they could dance too!) and puzzle games to TV shows on DVD and even the new Smokey Robinson rekkid. I almost bought a Weazel Ball... weaselballs.com ...for the cats. It was like a Johnson Smith catalog come to life! thingsyouneverknew.com And yes, just like J/S, Cracker Barrel sells whoopie cushions. Go. You'll eat good. You'll get exceptional service from what must be happily dedicated employees (their names are sewn onto their uniforms, and most of the servers looked to be over-30). You'll have a laugh. You'll smile. Go. I mean it. P.S. Our bill was $23 (not including $5 tip I left) and some change. Had we not ordered dessert, our check would have been under $20. This means that I had one of the most memorable, hospitable, favorable breakfasts ever for just under a 10-spot. I dunno about you, but I think that rules.
(5)Ted S.
Good ole' Cracker Barrel. They make the kind of food that you say is "just like mama or grandmama used to make." Which you know isn't true because you realize they were never really that great to begin with. The country food here is good, which I'm sure you guessed. I love coming in during winter months and sitting by the fire. The biscuits, gravy, hash browns, catfish, apple butter, grits, pancakes, sour dough bread and sweet, country conversation leave nothing to be desired. In the summer you can rock in the chairs on the porch and pretend you're Andy Griffith until the elderly lady next to you slaps you in the face for repeatedly calling her "Aunt Bea". I won't do that again... :/
(4)Ryan J.
Classic, simple, delicious food. Went for the Uncle Herschel's Favorite with fried catfish after a long draining day at college. Very good, service is friendly. Love the down home feel of the restaurant too.
(4)Jason D.
The first thing at Cracker Barrel is that you are going for a certain kind of food and ambiance with a specific client base. That being said the evening we were here there was a large gathering with a family celebrating what appeared to be the graduation of 2 girls in the family. At some point in the meal one woman became very agitated and began yelling at another woman at the table. This proceeded for about a minute before other family members could shuffle her out. FANTASTIC dinner and a show! I am sure families that had brought small children who were subjected to the scene and language were appalled but since I was at a table with 3 adults we could laugh about it. The food was about about average. I had gotten the shrimp which comes with buttermilk rolls, cornbread rolls, hush puppies and 3 sides. The one thing I can say is the food you get for your value is very good. The shrimp was middle of the road, though I have nothing negative to say about the meal as a whole. The hushpuppies were very good as were the buttermilk biscuits, I did not partake in the cornbread as the tremendous massive amount of food was too much to eat everything that was brought out to me. If you are looking for a cheap meal for the family at a good value, this is a good alternative to your typical diner fare.
(3)Nicole J.
First let me start off by saying I love Cracker Barrel every time I have gone in the past it was very good but tonight Thursday evening at 8:30 PM was my worst experience my food was mediocre to say the least it was very cold only good thing that I can say about this evening was that my waitress was very accommodating and trying to make everything right.she took my plate and when she brought it back it was a whole new plate and it was very hot and it was very tasty!!!so if you're in the Robinson area and are thinking of going to Cracker Barrel just make sure you're there before 8:30 PM.so that your meal can be like grandma used to make it!
(3)Amy P.
Yummy, I stop here every time I am in the burg. Good location, good food and a fun store to check out! Best Dumplings!
(4)Amy C.
We have been here too many times to count...the service is ALWAYS amazing! And the food...we are typically in for breakfast - SO YUMMY! And you can not beat the prices!!!!
(5)Jason G.
Why hasn't anyone told me about this place before??? Amazing breakfast! Got eggs, sausage, a yogurt parfait, and an apple bran muffin. Everything was as good as I hoped! My girlfriend had a potato hash casserole, that was so savory and delicious. Think of au gratin potatoes but in hash form. Great service, and cheap. Lovely kitschy crap on the walls. I'm so happy for having come here.
(5)Anna C.
Okay, this is NOT the place to visit if you're trying to eat healthy. The food was good, portions generous, and the customer service was AMAZING! Their menu had lots of food items to choose from. No five stars because they don't serve alcohol (could've really used a glass of wine; hell, a beer...LOL). Their country store literally has everything and lots of nostalgic candy & sodas. Enjoyed the store more than the restaurant.
(4)Tara U.
No matter how busy they get, their staff is always friendly and efficient. The menu is great, the atmosphere homey and their gift shop is awesome!
(5)Jennifer D.
I had stopped going to Cracker Barrel in the last state I lived in because the restaurant was not kept up well, and the service was terrible. But I will be back to THIS location! We went because my daughter loves their pancakes, so I thought we'd take a chance. The restaurant looks like all the others, but this one was very clean and well maintained. The service was AWESOME. Our waitress (I cannot remember her name - I'm so sorry), was an older lady, who I was told had been there for some time. She was amazing. Took our drink orders as soon as we sat down, and was back in a jiff to take our order. Food arrived promptly, and I never had an empty glass! I was so impressed, I left a 40% tip. We will be back!
(5)Adam C.
I was overnight at a hotel that had a very expensive breakfast so when I woke up I searched nearby for some place to eat. When I saw Cracker Barrel I stopped looking. Cracker Barrel has been consistently good no matter where I have been in my travels. This Cracker Barrel follows the standard and provided a quick, tasty, and reasonably priced breakfast. Also as usual the people who worked here were very friendly. I defiantly recommend this Cracker Barrel if you are looking for Breakfast.
(4)Angie L.
I'm always a big fan of Cracker Barrel everywhere I go. I am in love with their Grandpa's breakfast with chicken fried steak. This time I had gotten my food to-go, I asked the gentlemen at the host stand to recommend something. One said he hasn't tried much of the food so wasn't very much help (I worked in the service industry and even if you don't eat the food, at least figure out what customers favorites are so you can always have things to recommend, but this is not why I took the 1 star off), the other host said he has tried everything on the menu and recommended the baked white fish so I bravely ordered something new with hash brown casserole, fried okra, and turnip greens as my sides. I took the food back to my hotel, and I find out they didn't give me a fork or napkins. Perhaps this is my fault for not looking in the bag before leaving, but they didn't offer either. Which their location is by the airport next to a bunch of hotels so it should be something they are accustomed to. Nevertheless, the fish was delicious, lightly breaded with crumbs. The fried okra was average, a few pieces were too dry and burnt. The turnip greens were amazing, it was juicy, soft, and it has a flavorful shredded meat mixed in it. The hash brown casserole was great as always. I will always find a cracker barrel where ever I travel, but I just need to be more mindful about asking for to utensils. *adding to original post: I went back again to this location and ordered the Meatloaf dinner, something new that I have never tried before. This time as my sides I ordered the turnip greens, sweet baby carrots, and green beans. This time again, I didn't have utensil in my to-go order but I remembered to ask for it before i left. When i opened my order back in my hotel, one thing that was a big difference then my last visit was that my turnip greens was in the same to-go box versus last time they put it in a separate small box and wrapped in wrap because it has so much juice. So a bit of inconsistency there in the to-go system. However, don't let the negatives and small things fool you, I am still a fan of cracker barrel.
(4)Erika D.
Came here for dumplings and they're out. How does a restaurant that touts dumplings as their signature item sell out on a Wednesday? The waitress really had nothing to say when I kind of was angered by it. She just stared at me as if saying, "well...what do you want now?" I wasn't too pleased by the whole situation. Besides that, she only came round to give us the food and then give us the bill. We had to order something else and ask for the check from other waitresses. This place didn't leave a good impression. I won't be going back.
(2)Jan C.
It's been three excruciating months since I first tasted the piece of heaven that is Cracker Barrel pancakes. I have even considered renting a car and driving to closest Cracker Barrel (which is like, an hour away in the middle of Nowhereville, New Jersey) JUST to taste those elusive pancakes. Don't remember much about our other meals because the pancakes just outshone everything else.. BUT i remember an overall awesome experience. On top of that, they have a novelty/knick knack store to browse while you wait for a table.
(5)Big Mama's M.
So this is the second Cracker Barrel that I have tried, the first one being in Arizona and the second one here near Pittsburgh. Hmmm...Seriously the best part of the experience was the "chotsky" country store you have to walk through before and after you eat..., sort of like a minefield filled with every sort of old timey candy, Americana decoration, clothes, candles, flags....yada, yada, yada. Well, maybe the food was wasn't the best but I bought some great souvenirs! Anyhow, we had a late breakfast (served all day) and our server was lame at best. She forgot to bring me my coffee and acted offended when I asked her to take it off our bill. My husband had asked for a ham and cheese dish without peppers and onions and was told by our "lovely" server that it was impossible to make it without peppers as it would take to long to pick them out of the mix. She offered him a ham and cheese omelet (not on the menu) and when it arrived our mouths just hung open with surprise. It was maybe a one or one and a half egg omelet, as flat as my ass (which is pretty damn flat) and had a slice of melted American cheese on too cut in half....Wow! And here I thought cafeteria food was lame! I had THE lamest sourdough french toast I have ever had, although the bacon was tasty but were two very, very tiny pieces. All in all, pretty lame and I ABSOLUTELY love it when the server comes over when you are done and gives you a great big smile and says " Thanks for coming, have a great day" and slaps the bill on the table. Oy!!! God save me from any more Cracker Barrels in my lifetime.
(2)Carlos M.
Food was good. Got the biscuits and gravy but, maria the server was one of the worst waitresses ever. Would have been 4 stars but service was not good at all.
(3)Meg L.
We had breakfast last weekend at Cracker Barrel. I could eat their hashbrown casserole everyday!!! It makes my mouth water to just think about it!! The pancakes were delicious--nice crispy edges. The eggs were perfect (hard to mess up scrambled eggs, but, it happens so often!) and the bacon was crispy just like I requested. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the "country" store that spilled into the restaurant. The grits were bland...but, I have never been a grit-person. And, the gravy for the biscuit was not the best, but, again, those could be overlooked because I was already pretty full with what I had ordered. The biscuit, however, was awesome!!
(5)Victoria L.
The scoop - Good home down food @ pretty good price & 2nds Tiffany's wish that CA/bay area had one..would put IHOP & Denny's out of biz Order - Ruben sandwich ~$7/8 * This is the first time I've had CB for dinner; all other times I've had bkfst in FL and it has always been good. * Lots of meat; flavorful; enjoyed swiss cheese & sauerkraut * Small cole slaw included -good not too sour or watery Service - great! waitress brought x-tra water before we even had to ask; appreciate that when bf asked to sub fries for potato she let us know there was an upcharge. Been places where they just say "okay" and you never know until you see the bill..which is a pet peeve of mine. So appreciated the FYI. Other Comments: bf had their Fri Fish Fry Cod special ~$9/10 comes w/ about 4-5 small pieces & side of cole slaw & fries but he sub for bake potato. I had a piece and thought it was good; not too oily and crunchy batter. Reminded me of McD's fish-filet but w/o cheese. He thought it was ok..but i liked it lots.
(3)James L.
Oh the smell. Potpourri, candles, perfume. So many scents to navigate through until you reach the dining room. If anything they should allow smoking. It might still make you vomit, but at least it would cover up those artificial smells.
(1)Yan G.
[Read in the voice of Kelly Kapoor from The Office] Ohmigod, this Cracker Barrel is totally awesome. The waitresses are like so nice, and the food is like so awesome! I love biscuits 'n' gravy! So, when you walk in, you totally find yourself in the middle of this old timey country store, where you can buy like all kinds of really cool knick-knacks and tchotchkes. Then, you sit down at this cool table, and you can play with this awesome game with pegs and stuff. I couldn't figure out the point of it, but it was so much fun, ohmigod. My grits were so cheesy and awesome--not unlike my favorite movie, Love Actually--and so were the warm caramelized apples. Ham and bacon were tasty, too. I, like, totally can't wait to go back to this super awesome restaurant!
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