** 7 Year Review Update * Hubby and I visited this location again and guess what? Great service again. They were super busy, but made time for us as soon as possible. Our server (Jessica) was pretty thorough. I see my server mentioned in my previous review was a Jessica too. Unsure if it's the same person, but certainly the same great service. Hubby and I ordered the following. Signature Pancake Plate - Delish! Fluffy! Plentiful. Seagram's Ginger Ale - Welp, it was a Ginger Ale. Strawberry Peach Lemonade - Very tasty! Not too sweet. Great flavor. U.S. Farm Raised Catfish - Deeelish. Fresh! Impossible Sausage - Very good! Almost couldn't tell it was meatless. As always, there were some pretty cool items on clearance in the lobby. I grabbed a few candles. Regularly $30, paid $13 each!! Winning !! If nearby, stop in. You'll be glad you did. read more

Service was : waitress forgot to bring us water, did not know the menu if it comes with side or not or if it was greasy like cheese melting. No smile on staff's faces. Really uncomfortable Food was both for my partner and I - Extremely SALTY. Ambiance: many people. Full and packed. Many creepy pictures in black and white. Reminds me of the movie "  The others ". I have been there couples of times giving a try to different menus but honestly they go very loose on salt and oil and butter. Ooow! Salty to the point of not feeling good. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Shepherd pie - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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I truly don't even know where to begin. My experience at Cracker Barrel today felt magical. From the moment I walked in, the cozy fireplace vibe, the round family-style tables, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere made me feel right at home. It felt like one big hug. The games at the table? So fun. The store? I was like a kid in a candy shop -- reasonably priced, adorable, and filled with the cutest and most unique little treasures. I could've wandered around forever. And don't even get me started on the food. DELISH. As someone from New Jersey, I always thought gravy on chicken was a crime... but consider me officially converted. It's now my new Roman Empire. Every bite was comfort food perfection. Honestly, I was amazed the entire time. I laughed, I smiled, I felt nostalgic, and I genuinely had one of the best days of my life. It almost felt like I met Santa. Cracker Barrel isn't just a restaurant -- it's an experience, and I cannot wait to come back. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

KYLA***.. You are rude, obnoxious, careless with your words and not deserving of any tip... Ever.. way to be chummy with your regular behind us, but ignore us more than once. Way to be above us because "common sense would tell someone not to skip a whole empty restaurant to seat the back of the restaurant" but that also tells me that you make a livable wage and don't need my peasant tip. You have made this whole experience sad and what could have been an inviting first visit to the community has been ruined. Get over yourself. The hostess was nice, the restaurant seems clean and my food was ok. Other than KYLA** leaving tables dirty while all the other waitresses were clearing tables. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

Ordered 2 grilled chicken salads to go and a side of hash brown casserole. Absolutely horrible. Nothing but horrible iceberg lettuce and no other vegetables. The chicken had no flavor at all. Will not order from here again. Restaurant needs to review what products they use. I threw the entire salad away. read more

Dined here tonight - salmon was over seasoned and had no taste rice was lukewarm and the house salad was frozen lettuce Our server could not have been any less pleasant - the dishes were thrown at us after asking for butter and jelly The menu has very little to choose from if u want to eat healthy - mostly fried or heavily sauced - read more

Roaring fireplace. No wait, Tuesday before Christmas at 11am. They were still doing breakfast. Breakfast menu is not large. The biscuit recipe has been redone and it taste so much better. Perfect with their gravy. They did not provide jam, but that was ok. Discovered you could get plain hash browns without the cheese, for an up charge. Which tastes better. Don't understand the plain sliced tomatoes as a side. Clean bathrooms. The next year calendars were on sale. read more

Johanna was our waitress. A very nice young lady. She definitely deserves an apron with a CB star. Nice personality and humor. Promptly served our meals and sides. We had Friday meals and desert. read more

I've never really had a bad experience and I've been to maybe 5/6 different Cracker Barrel's, they have all been the same, good food, fair prices and helpful staff. Always folks taking a load off to relax from a road trip or a Sunday tradition. read more

I have not been to a Cracker Barrel in at least 20 years so I wasn't sure what to expect. First off, the store is dangerous to my bank account! So many cute things, so much delicious looking food, and such fun decorations! I bought the most adorable little turkey outfit for my new niece to wear at our local Turkey Trot! On to the food- I decided to have the Momma's pancakes with peach topping and some cheese on my eggs. The eggs were fine- nothing crazy special. The pancakes though.... so GOOD! The peaches made it just above the top fabulous! The bacon was thick and crispy. Overall, I'd skip the eggs- nothing special, but the pancakes were absolutely fantastic! Add the peaches and whipped cream. You will be full and happy forever. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

Classic, reliable Cracker Barrel. Food was great, service was satisfactory, the antiques still on the walls and fire was lit. Warm and homey. Catfish is great & so is country fried steak. read more

First the country down home atmosphere is a given, the front staff are "ALWAYS" inviting at this location. When we were seated, we were immediately greeted by a very nice and attentive server named Ronnie. He said hello and he'll be right with us. Then, he approached us with a big warm smile and the personality burst out. The years of experience really came out. I jokingly said I'd like a "fresh" hot cup of decaf and that's Exactly what we got. My sister and I said if the food is anything tonight like the coffee, we're really excited. Didn't disappoint at all. My grilled tenders, turnip greens and green beans were delicious. Aaaaaaaw the corn muffins were hot, golden and delicious as always. I'm sorry that I didn't capture the outside and more pics, but you guys know what this amazing place looks like. Ooooooh folks, remember if you're not cooking Thanksgiving, they're open. Call ahead early for details. You will have a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner as if should be with a family feel staff to serve you. read more

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Fried, lard, too much salt (I'm on a low sodium diet). It's my once or twice a year indulgence that I really look forward to. Doesn't matter which one you go to, they're pretty consistent across the country. I enjoy the food the atmosphere and the prices are ok. Generally the wait staff is friendly and at rush hours,very overworked. There are some interesting,well priced items in the country store too. It's kind of like McDonald's or Pizza Hut, it's part of Americana. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - A Very Familiar Look - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

Would have been 5 stars but my table was very wet. Yuck. The Best chicken and dumplings! Great server. Lots of great gifts! Spent 50. and left with tons of country store gifts. read more

Typical Crapper Barrel gruel, cheap ingredients, with little flavor and less nutritional value. My co-worker wanted to eat there.

I had such a pleasant time at this Cracker Barrel ! During a long drive I needed a good break and meal. I was greeted and seated in front of a cozy fireplace. The menu said they serve Breakfast all day which is awesome , but I went with the meatloaf dinner. I ordered the meatloaf and it came with 2 sides. The Mac and cheese and green beans were so yummy! I smothered the meatloaf in ketchup and it hit the spot! And I also got a biscuit and cornbread with little packets of butter, it was a perfect and cozy meal! Then I shopped at the store and got jewelry and frog decor for my garden. They have cool stuff and nostalgic candies and snacks. The staff and servers made me feel so happy and comfortable there , it was an all around great experience! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Meatloaf dinner - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

Tried the chicken strips but they were cooked way too long and were extremely crunchy. Outside of that it was pretty decent I guess. Service was a little Slow as well but they were friendly read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Chicken strips - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

I don't understand all of the 1 star reviews. This place is incredible, I got the Mamas pancake breakers with a side of scrambled eggs and some bacon and I was blown away. Great service and the food is amazing. 10/10 recommended! read more

Always enjoyed the fried catchfish dish offered at Cracker Barrel, whether in Bingingham, NY, Hamilton or Mt. Holly in NJ, now, in Williamsburg. The best last evening is that we had a lovely waitress, Jenny. Sweet, present and attentive. A wonderful end of a long day trip. read more

This particular location has restored my faith in CB. I haven't been in many years because it seemed like any location I visited the expectations just fell short, from staff to food. However, my husband convinced me to go and I'm glad he did. We were in VA for 2 weeks and we visited this location twice while there. The country ham was delicious! Definitely recommend for breakfast or lunch. They also have a "fruit stand" tea on the menu and it is so good. Not to mention they now service mimosas for those of you who like to do brunch. I've always been used to waiting a long time to be seated at pretty much any CB but the staff here are quick to clear tables and get you seated. We didn't have to wait any more than about 10 minutes either time we visited. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Lemon rainbow trout w/broccoli & loaded baked potato - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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I would say worst service we have ever experienced, except we received no service as a waitress walked by our table, poured coffee for another table, picked up dishes and then walked down the other aisle away from us. meanwhile a couple that was brought into the dining area by the hostess 8 to 10 minutes after us was seated and a few minutes later their server came to their table to get their drink orders. After waiting several more minutes we got up and left. This was on 4 APR 2025 at approximately 11AM. They were not particularly busy. We are locals and used to eat here a lot. Probably never going back as there are many options in this area. read more

The hash brown casserole was gummy, the pancake syrup in the bottle was thin like water as well as the grits being very watery as well. The servings are smaller and the prices just keep getting higher. I have just decided to not eat at restaurants anymore it is not a pleasant experience for my money anymore. read more

Fantastic delivery experience. Got the family chicken and dumplings meal with two sides and biscuits. The meal could have fed ten. Everything was hot, freshly cooked, and delicious. Enough food to feed us for two nights! Tremendous work by everyone who prepared this at the Ashland Cracker Barrel. You all did a really great job! The entire family loved the meal. read more

We stopped off for dinner on a road trip to Pennsylvania. This location is tucked back off of the exit. But, it is nice and quiet. When we walked in the hostess was not there which is rare. But, turns out they are having staffing problems too. So the hostess was a waiter and hostess. Honestly he did a wonderful job for the situation he was in. The food was good. No issues there. Portions were good and it came out nice and hot. Our kiddos mentioned that this place was better than the Cracker Barrel was better than ours back where we live. Bathrooms were clean and the shopping area was tight, but clean as well. This could be a good spot to stop for us when we leave around dinner time for our road trips to Pennsylvania. read more

Ronnie was our server tonight and he was just fantastic he made tonight fantastic when we come back we will definitely request him again

I sent a reply to the person who inquired about the poor service, but never heard back from her. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - bacon n hashbrown - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

Stopped here for vrunch while traveling along I95. It was crowded as always, but we were seated immediately and our waitress Lisa came over immediately with flatware and to take our drink orders. Our entrees didn't take very long to arrive and everything was hot, including the plates. I had the French Toast and smoked sausages. The French Toast was really good ,but the smoked sausages were really just patty sausages and tasted as such even though the waitress said they were smoked. My wife had the fries catfish and really enjoyed it. The bill was very reasonable and it was a pleasant visit. read more

Cracker Barrel is a unique experience. Its hard to compare it to other restaurants- in my mind it stands on its own. Its really fast, yet not "fast food"? Very pleasant employees, the option for breakfast type food as well as an extensive dinner menu. If you happen to find yourself waiting you can buy an outfit, Christmas decorations and candy from your childhood, or a nice rocking chair .... Its hard to eat healthy- there are options, its just the bad choices might call (louder) to you ... The sweet tea is pretty perfect and the salad is simple but always crisp and fresh. read more

We ordered curbside pickup after a day of driving. My husband got food poisoning from their grilled chicken salad.

I've been to many Cracker Barrel in my travels. This was a better than average experience. The difference was the attitude of the employees. The lady that took me to my table was pleasant and conversational. As we were walking to the table she commented that she was seating me at a window table, gave me the name of my server, and did it all as a friend talking, not a robot spitting out required corporate speech. The same was true of my server. He was prompt and very polite in his conversation. My hamburger steak with hash brown casserole and grits was good. Good sized portion and flavor. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Hamburger steak, grits, hash browns - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

I typically come to this location whenever I drive down to Washington D.C. or to Florida for breakfast from NYC. It's a convenient location with gas stations and other stores in the immediate area. As for the food and menu it's of course the typical Cracker Barrel choices. Servers are just okay since I find the morning crew is maybe not as nice? Anyone else have this experience? read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, baby carrots, broccoli - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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Review of my visit on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Greeter/ host didn't appear to be too enthusiastic. This Cracker Barrel appeared very clean and tidy. Typical Cracker Barrel in and out. I haven't been to Cracker Barrel in quite awhile. Glad I made the choice because my breakfast was great! My blueberry pancakes and sausage were off the top rope! Coffee was superb! My server/ waiter did a great job. He provided prompt service. Observed other staff happily tending to other customers, a very positive point! Plenty of parking at the time of my visit. Pay attention to the signs to this location. Exit 92 from I-95, it's tucked in close by the Holiday Inn/Suites. Follow signs for the restaurant. Worth the stop for country cookin' if I'm in the area again. read more

Our server was very nice and helpful. Food came out hot and tasted good. One meal came out wrong but they fixed it really quick. Would go back if in the area. read more

We always enjoy this location when we are traveling home. I enjoy Momma's pancakes breakfast because no where else can you get those light fluffy pancakes with the nice crispy edges. The syrup is served warm in individual serving bottles. I can't help but close my eyes after each bite. Breakfast is served all day if you want to see what the hype is all about. My other go to is the fried catfish, okra and corn. The catfish's breading is such a beautiful golden color that makes you want to instantly dive in but be careful because it is served right out the oil. The great food quality and excellent customer service provided by Ronnie anticipating our needs has us returning each time with confidence. read more

This was the spot on your way to South Carolina from New York. The service was great here and we came here twice (to and from) during our roadtrip. I enjoyed their biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, and prime rib. Also a hot cocoa. Nothing much to say but this location was a great experience. read more

After driving from MD to Richmond, I decided to drop and have lunch since I was feeling a little sleepy...I think I-95 was trying to hypnotize me despite the super high volume of my radio! The doors have fall wreaths on them. So homey!! We entered the restaurant/country store and were immediately greeted by employees. There were so many things to look at in the store but we headed straight to the hostess stand. We placed our names on the list and were told that it would be a 15 minute wait. It was barely a ten minute wait and we were seated right away. Our drink orders were taken very quickly and we also placed our orders for food. Everything came out as requested. No errors! The food was hot, tasty, and filling. Although it was around noon (and busy with a lunch crowd) we ordered breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it. The employees were very friendly, our drinks were refilled in a timely manner! I would definitely return! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Special Fall Menu - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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Overall a fantastic experience. Fast service, clean restaurant and everyone at our table loved their food. Roberta was awesome and really thoughtful. The hashbrowns were perfectly cheesy a don't rj biscuits perfect. The fried chicken was especially crispy and delicious. read more

After a 50 minute wait... Everything on our plates came out of a can (cold). Half of them items on the menu weren't available. I wouldn't feed my dog this food. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Country fried chicken - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

One of the best home cooked food restaurants in town. I can find whatever I'm looking for. Breakfast is the best! The Pancakes are absolutely delicious read more

Ahhhhhh refreshing ice cold root beer in an ice cold mug after a long week of work. That ice cold mug was a surprise. The waitress brought it without me requesting. I didn't even know they had frosty mugs. If you're a root beer fan- ask for the glass bottle of root beer and get the frosty mug. So good it's the first thing I'm writing about in this review. Chicken n Dumplings. Of course I went there. Yes of course I hit the right nerve. C'mon you know we are running out of grandmas and great aunts who still cook chicken n dumplings from rolled dough. If you know someone, invite me over please. Yes they were yummy and better than usual. I had broccoli and green beans plus one more side I used as a dessert - the sweet potato casserole. I've had sweet potato casserole cooked by someone I once knew and no one has cooked any SPC as good as that person I knew so I don't give this one 5 on that. But the biscuits were soft and warm and the young lady was nice as well as the woman who rang us out. Cheers. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Mmmm Frosty Root Beer ICE COLD and Refreshing - American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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