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    Cracked Pepper

    4.5 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveDesserts, Soup, American
    Open • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Merle A.

    When traveling, I like to support mom and Pop eateries. This place comes under that category.

    Chicken dumping soup, potato soup & salad, delicious homemade bread & rhubarb dessert
    Cara G.

    Delicious homemade food! I spent a lot of time in Fargo while my grandpa was in a stroke rehab and boy was I thankful to have found cracked pepper! Eating out every meal can be can be rough (both on your health and your pocket book) so finding good food at reasonable prices was a blessing! I picked up lunch there almost every day and love stopping there whenever i am back in Fargo.

    Cracked Pepper: 4955 17th Ave S. Ste 124, Fargo ND. (Just West of Happy Harry's and Home Depot)
    Shanna F.

    Absolutely love this little lunch spot! It's tucked away in a strip mall, very small but super cute, and the staff is as fantastic as the food is! This isn't your fancy-schmancy elitist fine dining establishment: this is good quality, homemade (seriously, just like Grandma made!), fresh, delicious and reasonably-priced comfort food enjoyed in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Cracked Pepper's menu selections change daily but they always have some type of sandwich/soup combo, salad, and hot item of some sort. Their very "North Dakotan" menu features classic MidWestern items such as the ever-popular Tater Tot Hotdish, Knephla soup, meatloaf, as well as some excellent paninis, wraps, salads and soups. And their desserts make me want to lick the plate, every. single. time. I've never been there on a Saturday morning, but they do have "brunchy" dishes served those days in addition to regular lunch items. Another plus is that they post their menu daily on their blog, http://crackedpepperdaily.com/. It may sound corny, but I truly feel like every dish is made with love! Cracked Pepper is definitely a hidden gem in the F-M area! TRY IT!!

    Bacon cheddar broccoli egg bake which came with fruits and really yummy apple fritter bread.
    Nisa T.

    Cracked Pepper is such a random spot, but it's pretty good! It has such a pleasant, homey, feel. It looked like there were family members hanging out and just walking in and out of the kitchen. It added to the character of the place. This is one of those places where you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. I ordered a broccoli bacon cheddar egg bake. It was good and filling. I just wish it had a little more cheese and bacon flavor. It wasn't quite as good as I was expecting, but not bad at all. I LOVED the apple fritter bread that came with it. It was so delish. The dish also came with fresh fruits. The meal as a whole was great- a good combination. Even though the egg bake didn't meet my expectations, I still give 4 stars partly because of the apple fritter bread and partly because of the laidback, relaxing environment. I just felt so satisfied and nourished after my experience there. It's a feel-good place.

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    Great food, service and atmosphere. Prefect for a quick lunch or a sit down a and chat. Love the rotating menu!

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    Great French onion dip and chips. Everything is homemade and the service is great. Quirky ambiance as well.

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    Loved it all, from the time we walked in, it was homey, with great service, ambiance, and flavors. Delicious! Will definitely return.

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    Great little local place to stop and have a bite. Had the Turkey BLT and salad and was very pleased.

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    I love Cracked Pepper! I've been there many times and have never been disappointed. Food is fresh and delicious.

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