Cracker Barrel scared me the first time I dined there. We had pulled up well past sundown, in a city in the southern US. This was about 30 years ago but I can still picture exactly where we sat as I tried to disappear into that booth - and I can still taste the comfort of that first bite of pot roast. Just like my mom's. She had passed not too long before. It warmed my soul. I have been to the Buckeye Cracker Barrel at least three times. Every time, I order the pot roast and I *will* it to be like that first time. It never is. Not that it's bad. It's just not mom's. But, I at least feel in proximity to that comfort. The other thing that never changes is where we are seated at this Cracker Barrel. Always, we're the first table in the middle section, just on the other side of the partition. We arrived when only two other tables were occupied, both in the first section when you come in the restaurant. When we left, that first section was nearly full, and no one was sat in the middle section where we were. It was oddly comforting, to always be at that table. But, odd. read more

Stopped in for lunch. I had the grilled chicken tenders, green beans and carrots. Everything tasted great, however I wish they would take the few extra seconds to remove the tendons on these strips. Husband had the French toast Grammas breakfast. He said everything was very good. Service was spotty and my coffee was empty for most of the meal, which is frustrating with the cost of the coffee. The dining area was clean and inviting. read more

First time here - came for an early dinner. I love the store and all the different things they have. Very fun to check out! Our waitress was nice. We ordered the country fried steak and the tender chicken dippers. There was another waitress who brought our food out and we were missing one of the dipping sauces and the corn muffin that went with the chicken tenders. When we waved down our normal waitress and she brought the missing sauce and muffin, but also a bowl of corn that went didn't order. The country fried steak was dry, but okay. The chicken dippers were good. Overall, it was okay. Might try breakfast here sometime, but probably not lunch or dinner. read more

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Great customer service, was greeted as soon as I walked in, I was seated immediately and the service was amazing. Ordered a country fried steak with biscuits and gravy, a side of hash browns casserole, 2 eggs over easy. The food was hot, delicious and accurate. It was a busy Sunday morning. Exceeded expectations. I will definitely stop by again! Recommend A+ read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Country fried steak - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

They never disappoint me evrything is always amazing and fast service ! Customer service is always on point too! Never been disappointed read more

This is always a favorite for some of us in Buckeye. It stays very crowded on Fridays and especially Sundays for breakfast. We had a party of 9 and although they do not take reservations (as we were told) some of us got there early for a table. You can't go wrong with any of the breakfast choices but if you're looking for a little lunch, it's served after 11am. I just tried their cinnamon rolls which were excellent. They do have some new items on the menu so check them out. Our waitress kept our drinks filled, and checked on us even with 3 other tables. Checking out the ladies were friendly and so polite. I love this location because it's in my neighborhood and service is always top tier when I go. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Us ladies enjoying a variety of breakfast choices - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

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I always enjoy their breaded, catfish dinner, great sides great surface great price. And of course, the country store is always full of great prizes. read more

So good! I've only visited Cracker Barrel once when I was on vacation in TN. Everything we had was good! We had the chicken fried steak, of course the famous potatoes, and the hash brown casserole shepherds pie! We had so much food we ate our leftovers twice! All the staff were so friendly! We will be back :) read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

Had a good experience at Cracker Barrel. The food was fresh and so tasty. The service was okay, I totally understand that breakfast time is usually busy so we did have to wait a while for things and remind our waitress but it was nothing to stress about. The country fried chicken was so good. Their hashbrowns are pretty jazzed up so it's not my favorite but everything else was good. Their little store is also really awesome and me and the family enjoyed it! read more

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Update: 11/2025 Went in for breakfast today. Menu has changed a bit. Food quality is a lot better!! I may start frequenting a bit more now! read more

On our way back to California, we decided to stop for a meal. Unfortunately, our experience wasn't the best, though I don't believe it was the staff's fault--it was just extremely busy. We were seated promptly, but the wait afterward was pretty long. It took about 35 minutes after ordering to get our food, and some of it arrived cold, likely from sitting out too long. The food itself was decent, but our waitress was overwhelmed and unable to be as attentive as we would've hoped. Not sure I'd return unless the restaurant had enough staff to handle the crowd. read more

Good spot for American style food! Traditional menu options with good size portions. Great service and the food was good, the biscuits and gravy was a favorite! read more

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Sadly, this was the worst experience I've ever had anywhere. We arrived at 1218pm for lunch. Place serves breakfast all day. There were four of us. Service: three coffees three waters, one cold tea. Coffees came warm, add cream turns cool. Server took orders. We ordered biscuit beignets for before breakfast. Another server helped dumped the syrup all over table and my step father in law. He had to get cleaned up in the bathroom. Three of our party ordered breakfast with pancakes. I ordered steak and eggs. Steak desired doneness medium rare, eggs over medium, hash brown crispy well done. The others said their pancakes were deflated chewy, not fluffy. But, tasty. They ate everything. My plate burnt steak, hash browns were crumbled and flakey not pressed and crispy hash brown at all and so salty that it didn't make sense. I did not want the casserole hash brown. Eggs; one was over medium, one was well done. I ate the egg white on the over cooked egg, didn't want the well done yolk. The other egg I ate. The steak made me literally cry it was black charred jerky, I ate one and because I was starving. My husband kept asking me if I was okay. I wasn't. I had to tell our server that I needed to speak with her. When the beignets were served there were no plates. I got syrup on myself because I had to eat off of a napkin. The coffee, we had finished our coffees and were out of all liquids after 35 mins. We didn't get our food until 1:15pm. Almost one hour. Everyone rise including the firearm instructor group of 20 got their food faster than us. Really, I'm not sure what happened with the whole situation, but I don't want to go there ever again. Traumatizing experience. The nicest person was our cashier. We left a $20 tip because they took the beignets off the bill and the steak breakfast off the bill. They should have taken my step father in laws off too because of wearing the syrup all over his shirt. And I'm not sure it was the servers fault or the kitchen. It sucks either way that we had to go through all that. :( But, it was thoughtful of them I guess to do what they did. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Well done. Barf. - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

This location was kind of a let down... majority of our food was bland or overcooked. I didn't realize all the locations don't have the same type of Mac n cheese or other sides though. A lot of the sides we had seemed to... hate to say it but like microwaved food. Very disappointing. We also felt rushed out and the tables were not busy or full, lots of sour faces from the staff. Just a very odd experience from the other locations I have been to. Could have just been a bad day for some but the food... not too sure about that. Can never go wrong with the country store though! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Country Store Display - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

Stopped at the Cracker Barrel in Buckeye AZ for late lunch. The place was pretty much empty since it was about 3:45p.m. After waiting a short time I was seated and told my waitress would be right over. So after waiting about 20 min. my waitress finally comes over and apologizes for the wait as she thought another waitress was taking care of me. I ordered and it came out very quickly (a little to quickly) food was just ok. I could tell it was not fresh and they didn't even bother to really heat it up. I ate and drank my lemonade and that was it. I never saw or heard from my waitress again, she never came back to check on me or ask how the food was or if I needed a refill on my drink which I did want. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BUFFET QUALITY FOOD. Would not recommend read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Country Sampler w/meatloaf, chicken & dumplings, mashed potatoes w/brown gravy, green beans and biscuits. - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

ZERO STARS!!! Wife wanted to go after great experiences in Indiana. This is the WORST SERVICE I have ever had at a restaurant (and I am 70 years old)! Came into thr restaurant 1/2 empty and after getting seated, had to wait 20 to get an order placed. After waiting almost 40 minutes for food and being told "I will check on it" 3-4 times, saw 2 tables being served food who walked in 30-40 minutes after us! We called for the manager, told her and left to get fast food. read more

My server Mj was HORRIBLE I waited over an hour for my food and I got no refills even after me and my husband asked her. When our food came she slammed the hot plates on the table and still never got refills!!! read more

So its been awhile since we've eaten here. Our group of ladies eat out every Thursday at all types of restaurants. The store was fabulous as always. It was 11:30 am when we were seated and it was not busy at all for a weekday lunch. We ordered our food which took over 30 minutes to get. Our drinks we had to ask for refills, we had to ask for napkins we had to ask for ketchup. The orders were mostly correct but everyones food was not hot, just barely warm. The shrimp and french fries look old and tasted awful! Not even edible. The turkey lunch special was very delicious. My salad came after all the lunches were handed out and then I had to ask for it. I will say the lettuce was fresh and cold. Server never came by to ask how our food was or if we needed anything. With so many choices in the Valley now I don't believe we'll be coming back here again. read more

Cracker Barrel is always good Souther fried chicken meal: - chicken is so juicy and crunchy - side of fried okra + ranch recommended - ask for extra gravy Meatloaf: Turkey meal - not the best turkey but delicious! - pumpkin pie was little too sweet but good - good with gravy and cranberry sauce Fresh baked cornbread read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Southern Fried Chicken Family Meal Basket - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

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Stopped because I wanted to look inside. I knew I wouldn't find any vegetarian items. Nice items for purchase for everyone. Ladies,Gents, and small fry. Cute clothing items, holiday items, guy stuff, and sweets. I found some Halloween items. Now that's my holiday! I loved looking around and took 45 minutes enjoying myself. Hubby came by while I was looking and casually, told me he didn't see a thing for me eat on that menu. I then looked, and he was correct. If you go, they do turn on water misters so it's cool as you walk to the door. read more

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The service was great but unfortunately my wife's sugared ham was dry, the sausage was overdone and my casserole was also overdone. We waited a long time for a Cracker Barrel while on our road trip and it was not worth the wait. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Momma's Hashbrown Casserole - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

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The food, service, and ambiance were absolutely amazing. Especially, Karen and Joyce... they did an awesome job. Their customer service was on the spot! We'll definitely be back! read more

It's not the worst but the ambiance, the food, is just dated. I'm sure people like it, it's better then McDonalds for sure, but I just didn't like the food read more

Love the ambience of the old style and rustic feel, hope they don't change it and our waitress Beth was AMAZING and very professional, friendly and helpful. 10/10 recommend, we traveled from California and this is our 2nd trip and we had Beth as a waitress both times, we LOVE her. And the food was awesome. read more

Food is very good, I got the campfire chicken. The services is great , and the ambiance is comforting. Greats place. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Camp Campfire Chicken - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

Our food server, Joyce made our day. We did a stop on our road trip home. She was friendly, quick and attentive. We prefer the Buckeye branch because the food has always been delectable. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

This has to be the worst Cracker Barrel I've Been to the service was horrible The table was dirty when we were sated I wanted to order a plate and was advised I could only have my steak well done I asked why? she said that's what she was told she went and asked if it could be made to order and came back saying the only option was well done. STEAK IS MADE TO ORDER! Ridiculous, I asked for a cup to go and was given a coffee cup for an ice tea. I know this sounds silly complaining about a cup but that was just the cherry on top!!! If I could leave -stars I would read more

Cracker Barrel had a bit of everything from rustic ambience, comfort food, and a fantastic gift shop. It wasn't too busy when I was there, so I was fortunate to be sat immediately. Our server was very friendly and checked on us often. Ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Meatloaf was super tender and filling. I liked the flavor a lot of the meatloaf and mashed potatoes, but I felt both could have had more seasoning. The country fried streak was delicious! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I really enjoyed the cornbread and biscuits. The gift shop was amazing! I was impressed to see a wide variety of items to sell such as candy, jewelry, mugs, candles, cards, bags, clothing, toys, and holiday decorations. So many themed items too from Disney, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Pokémon, and many more. Great experience overall. read more

I'm not sure about this place anymore. The food is just blahhhh.... I remember it being better but that was in Michigan on a trip with our synchro team. Is the whole chain losing its charm...I think so. And the food could be the problem. And I think the decor fits the name but have you noticed the dust all that stuff collects. Ugh! I will say the staff are very pleasant, hardworking and accommodating. read more

I just need to know how you were able to deliver an ice cold breakfast to the table for my wife & me? From the eggs to bacon & tots & pancakes, everything ice cold! Very impressive. Definitely won't be back anytime soon. One job. Happy New Year! read more

Our server Beth is always the best!! We always ask for her. So friendly and on top of making sure we have everything we need. I got the country sampler for dinner and it's always so good. My husband had the steak and it was actually perfect! Thanks Beth! read more

I like the food here and service. What I don't like is how they have limited substitutions. If you are trying avoid carbs. Like biscuit and gravy they offer toast. Are sliced tomatoes too costly? Dennys next door will substitute all carbs. read more

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Breakfast: Service slow, food cold. Ask for crispy bacon, crispy hash-browns. Served, next to raw bacon and almost cooked hash brown potatoes. Other breakfast, eggs must have been placed on cold, tough ham, because eggs cold Our two breakfasts were the worst tasting and cold breakfasts we have ever been served. Usually, a restaurant could serve one bad or cold breakfasts Cracker Barrel out did all... served two absolutely cold bad meals. The only thing good about this location, nice greater and servers. They don't cook the meals... although see is is VERY slow, they can only serve, what is prepared. read more

HAVE AGAIN: Grilled chicken was excellent and wonderfully enjoyed. Kid's meals at $5.50 are an outstanding bargain. NOT HAVE AGAIN: The Biscuit Benny was good but they don't have poached eggs so stick with the regular breakfasts. read more

I wanted so much to treat the lovely missus to a Cracker Barrel Old Country. She was the navigator on our road trip, and now we are just past that ringroad 202 on the I-10, coming from Lordsburg NM. I saw the sign and thought that would be a wonderful treat. There is no problem with parking in the middle of the day when everyone is looking for coolness, and we entered the store/ restaurant. Not wanting to shop, we asked to be seated. 2 of us, please. The hostess was clueless, holding that tablet in front of her. She took us to a table Midway in the restaurant where you could have a good view of everyone coming and going out of the kitchen. We looked at the menu, and I am always game when it comes to Fried Chicken plate. So we waited for staff to bring water or take our order.... even took a trip to the RR to wash my sweaty hot hands from driving in the AZ heat. Lovely missus says nobody came to the table....25 minutes now while we watch and tried to summon. A waitress says oh have you been helped?? And then proceeded to attend to another table...at the 30-minute mark we left ....no drinks...no food...no service. A kind lady patron helped to make sure the reading glasses were not forgotten. At the checkout counter, two ladies were informed of why we left as well as the hostess that seated us. Where is the manager? Oh, he is somewhere in the kitchen. Cracker Barrel.....was a sad experience. read more

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My server didn't introduce herself to me as she did to the guests next to me. She told them what the specials were, I didn't get that. The coffee that she splashed on my table was luke-warm. You never know who you're serving so consistency is key. I, too, serve the public by way of food, and I would never serve .y customers luke-warm food. I've been dining at C.B. since the 90's, so I know the texture of their pancakes. I know the difference between fresh off the griddle pancakes and those that have been nuked. My grits were cold, as were my breakfast meat. Either today was not my day for C.B. or it was not theirs. Either way, today's service and food was not acceptable. read more

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What a warm, inviting restaurant! Employees were masked, and so were we. But masks were not mandated. The store, the restaurant and the bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Danielle was a wonderful waitress! She brought our hot teas and Coke Zero quickly. When she brought our meals, she brought two more tea bags, and 2 to go cups with hot water. Husband didn't want Coke Zero to go. Niece and I savored and loved our meals - chicken and dumplings for her & chicken pot pie for me. Husband ALWAYS gets the country fried steak with extra gravy - his favorite. It was as delicious as he expected. This was a great place to stop on our way to Phoenix - not too busy late at night (7 PM) & we did not feel hurried. If you are in the area, and want good service and food, come to this Cracker Barrel! read more

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Food was ok. Service was not. Mercedes was our server.... very inattentive, zero energy and appeared to want to be anywhere but there. Disappointed as most visits to Cracker Barrel are great in the valley, but would not return here. read more

Service was awful. We were seated at a dirty table. When I asked to have it wiped down, a gal came over, sprayed it, wiped it and asked me if it was "good now" I said "you tell me" She walked away. Food was cold. Told the manager, she had no care in the world and offered to do nothing about it. We saw our waitress twice, to take our order and to give us a check. That was it When I mentioned this to local friends they said "yeah this location is awful" read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Buckeye, Arizona

Never tried Cracker Barrel until now. It's not because we don't have one back in California. I just never got around to it. A road trip rest stop justified the visit. Tried their fried chicken with a side of fried okra and hash brown (had cheese in it). It came with a side of two. Given we had two orders for two people, I also tried the mashed potatoes and gravy. It also included your choice of a corn muffin and/or biscuit. The food is on the bland side, but I thought it was great nonetheless. They are known for welcoming RV travelers. I've seen at least 3 RVers who stayed the night. This was really cool. If you are wondering what's the best way of exiting the parking lot with a travel trailer, It would be the traffic light intersection a little passed Lowe's. This would avoid the need of a U turn. I advise using Google Maps as it helped tremendously if you are not from around here. read more

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