This is a smaller Cracker Barrel location than most we've been too. I really liked that it was smaller & cozy. It's a cold, wet, rainy day & we were so lucky to be seated next to the fireplace. Our waitress was Lydia & she was very attentive & sweet. Food was great, we all loved our breakfast. This was probably our BEST Cracker Barrel outing ever. So may times chain restaurants become tired & the staff don't try anymore; not the case here. Only con: we received multiple sets of silverware that were dirty. read more

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Everyone liked their food that ate. I cannot decide what i want when the waitress is hovering over me. I ended up having only water. I will eat at a restraunt that let's me decide what i want without pressing me to order. Poor tip here. read more

After shopping the store to browse the clothes and decor, we bought a few candies and came back to the Sprinter van and settled down for the night. Yes, this Cracker Barrel tolerates RVers using their parking lot for overnight parking. The restrooms were clean and the service was great. And the overnight lot was reasonably quiet until about 10pm and then completely quiet. We were out and on the way before they opened for breakfast. They'd like you to please buy a meal but it's not required. If its meal time and you're hungry, come on in. [Review 2183 of 2024 - 1157 in South Carolina - 23202 overall] read more

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I would've gave them a higher rating if the service was great but it wasn't and I will say they did do their best. It was pretty crowded and it seemed like they didn't have as much help but I love Cracker Barrel specifically for the pancakes so I was a little disappointed with the service. Also, the tea wasn't great.. it actually wasn't sweet at all and I got it remade twice but that didn't help either. Overall, everything was clean and the bathroom was nice as well so there weren't any problems there I just wish the service was better overall! The pancakes were still Amazing though lol read more

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I try to keep my expectations moderate to low when going to Cracker Barrel. We know what food and atmosphere is and it's usually i passable . I had an overall bad experience at this location late on a Sunday afternoon. The server was nice enough but terribly inattentive and gone for very long periods of time . The food for a table of two ( pancakes and a fried chicken salad) took over 40 minutes to serve and Was just edible at best. The manager was shooing the breeze with shop employees and never set foot into the restaurant , which could have used a lot of support ! My brother loves CB and I oblige him when I visit , but will NOT return to this location. read more

I would highly recommend avoiding this place. It is not the Cracker Barrel of old! Quite frankly I actually resented them charging me for the garbage they just served me as breakfast. The coffee was the worst i have ever had anywhere in my entire life. Don't waste your money. read more

Server had to be reminded of several items that were forgotten when bringing out our food. Bacon and egg Casserole was cold and not representative of its description. Service was rushed and we were treated as if we were inconveniently there. Wouldn't recommend read more

Our waitress was friendly and mostly efficient. However the food was cold. The tea was way too sweet and the food was overpriced in my opinion. $40 for 2 people?? If it was my first time eating here,then I'd probably not return. Everything just wasn't up to CB standards in my opinion. Will have to go to the other one off HWY 60 Lake Murray Blvd next time. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Stone cold eggs and potatoes - American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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My family used to visit this restaurant frequently but for the last several years the food and service had really gotten bad and we had not been back for at least a year. My daughter and I decided to give it another shot. On 1/14/26 we drove into the parking lot and there were about 6 cars (not a good sign)....in all fairness it was 8 pm. We almost decided to go somewhere else but we were already there so why not. We were so glad we didn't leave....the food was hot and delicious. Quevarius (sp) was our server and he was very attentive and polite. Great experience! read more

Been here about an hour, still no food. Waitress is awful. Won't be returning to this location!

Food wasn't that good and just wasn't a great trip.people behind us wasn't happy either. This place really Gone. This be last trip at this location. read more

This has to be the worse Cracker Barrel in South Carolina. I've been to others and this one is by far the worst. The food is never cooked right or cold . The service is terrible and always out of stuff. Last time I was here, the coffee tasted like tea. read more

The service was extremely slow and we didn't even get some of the food we ordered, even after asking two times. We were left without drink refills. It wasn't even that busy but they seemed to be understaffed. The employees in the country store part were more friendly. They had a lot of people in there compared to the restaurant. The food was not hot, rather like warm which also shows it sat for a few. The fries were not warm at all and the catfish was not as ordered. Overall, a very disappointing visit. read more

Cracker Barrel is the usual stop on a road trip. Today made me question why. It took about ten minutes to be seated, when half the restaurant was empty. We were seated and it took forever for the server to take our drink order and when she did, it took forever to come out. I was served luke warm coffee and that made me very sad. We had to wait a while again for our order to be taken. It took over a half hour for our food to come out. My daughter's grilled cheese was burnt and I was served soup and a potato, when I ordered salad and potato. The soup wasn't even hot. My potato was undercooked and very hard to cut through. My butter and cheese was barely melted on it. Surely they had to know it wasn't cooked when they cut it in half. I finally received my salad and it was basically a wedge salad. They didn't cut the lettuce. Just three big chunks. My daughter spilled a drink and we couldn't locate anyone to help us. We had no napkins at our table. We also had to ask for silverware twice and it took forever to be brought to our table. A very big disappointment and waste of money. read more

The service here was horrible on our last visit. Our last visit at this location for sure. The waitress was rude and very disrespectful. Food is bland. In the past I've had excellent service here but I can't believe the way this waitress treated us. Good thing we were nice. God was definitely with me this day. The surroundings were dusty and crowded sitting in an empty restaurant. My advice, keep driving and save yourself the disappointment. read more

My wife and I really like the Cracker Barrel at home, so we decided to have our dinner at this one. We waited almost thirty minutes to be seated. The hostess wasn't at her station and had to be called twice by a lady on the merchandise side of the store. Finally, she showed up and bussed a table so we could be seated. My chair was still dirty with crumbs and there was butter on the floor (slip hazard) at our table. Our waitress (Yolanda G.) did a good job of taking care of us and the food was good. It was dinner time; they were busy and understaffed. Part of the dining area was closed off. Tables needed bussed. A man came out (manager?) who surveyed the situation, partiality bussed one table and disappeared. In my opinion, he should have stayed and helped the crew out until things settled down by bussing tables, sweeping the floor and talking to the patrons. He would have gained respect from the crew and the patrons. We were not the only ones that stood in line for an extended amount of time. I know one or two couples got tired of waiting and left. We travel through Columbia, South Carolina several times a year and continue to stay at the same motel, but one thing is for sure, we won't be eating at or recommending this place. read more

I don't know what they're paying the waitress Brenda but she needs a big ole raise ! One of the best waitresses we've had in a long time. Food was great as usual! Hopefully this store will give Ms. Brenda a promotion because she needs one ! read more

Honestly, this was the worst Cracker Barrel we have ever been to. Bathrooms were clean but the floors were sticky. The wait wasn't terrible but they kept calling out name while we were standing right there. Then we sit down and finally order. While it was a Sunday at lunch and busy our food came out way later than the table who was sat after us. My French toast looked likes it was dipped in egg and tossed on a plate and never cooked. It was remade but tasted horrible. We even had to ask for biscuits because our server never brought them out. I get it, it's busy but that doesn't mean you lack servicing your table either. read more

Had the Old Timer's breakfast this morning. This was my first time back since a couple of months ago when I tried to have breakfast but had to leave before food arrived after having waited almost half an hour. But this morning service was prompt and the food came in a reasonable amount of time. The eggs and biscuits n' gravy were great. The grits were a bit on the watery side but tasted good. My biggest problem was with the bacon. Seriously overcooked and extra crunchy. I felt like I was eating from a bag of cracklins. I love the Cracker Barrel brand and have a lot of good memories eating at various ones across the country. Unfortunately, this isn't one of them. read more

I had not eaten at the Cracker Barrel in years. I had the chicken fried steak with milk gravy and mashed potatoes and baby carrots. We topped it off with sweet tea. Trinity was our waitress and she was very attentive. The Cracker Barrel playing some bluegrass tunes on the speakers made it feel like I was really back in the south. Ain't nothing better than banjo pickin and southern food. read more

I love coming here! Our waiter Amir was fantastic he made sure our drinks were full and made sure we were all set and the rest of the staff is just as fantastic one of the waitresses came over and offered to get my service dog a bowl of water which was very nice! The food was delicious I got the fried chicken which I recommend trying then I had Mac and cheese and fried apples which I absolutely love! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Chicken Fried Chicken, Fried Apples and Macaroni n' Cheese - American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Today we tried the summer campfire chicken meal, well while it's. Great novelty some things to consider first the vegetables were lacking picture shows a ample amount but actually when food arrived only had 2 small potatoes and 4 small cuts of carrot and 3 little red tomatoes, the corn on the cob was ok, surely nothing like what I thought would come with meal and the chicken should of been slow roasted lol but was more like a stewed chicken, so while the taste was good just nothing like what we pictured to get , the pics always show more lol I mean it's a sales game... read more

I am usually not one to give a negative review, but if I am being honest our visit this morning was pretty disappointing. We were there shortly after opening, so it wasn't really crowded or busy. We waited for several minutes at an empty hostess stand, and when she finally did arrive she was pretty rude. She looked at us and said "yes?" as if to say what do you need. That was off putting from the jump just because of how long we waited, but whatever. Our waitress wasn't rude, but she wasn't pleasant either. It may just be me, but we don't eat out a lot and I really appreciate warm/friendly service. We ordered a milk for our daughter, which is supposed to come with a complimentary candy straw. We had to ask for this halfway through the meal after seeing it on the menu. It was never offered to us. When our food finally came, mine was cold. To be fair -- I didn't say anything because when you're trying to get through a meal with an almost two year old, I wouldn't have been able to wait for anything else. Something was off with my sausage as well. I'm fairly certain it wasn't the pork sausage I ordered. Our dog enjoyed it though. I use to frequent this restaurant back in the day and have never had a bad experience. Today may have just been an off day, but it definitely has me hesitant to return. read more

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Tati our waitress is amazing. It won't be long and Cracker Barrel will have to make new smocks for her to wear because of all the Stars she'll earn!!! read more

My mother ordered her food for Mother's Day a week in advance, when we got there our food was not ready we sat in to go delivery for an hour plus. and did not get all of our food... rewind my mothers Mother's Day and I quote she said this rewind it all. Again ordered 6 days in advance. horrible service. We will never come back. read more

I wanted to try the impossible sausage at Cracker Barrel. Nice alternative for you not eaters read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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The new menu has no flavor. Mashed potatoes were bland and the corn had no flavoring. Corn muffins were so overcooked they were crunchy throughout the muffin. Steak tips were very overcooked and the tea was old. I would have asked for something different if a waitstaff had checked on me. read more

This was the worst Cracker Barrel we have ever been to. We sat for over 35 minutes waiting for our food. Then we see our food being brought out & the manager told our server to return it to the kitchen and throw it out. Thank goodness I saw it & said something. Apparently the computer systems went down. She was walking up to tables who had food ready & telling them they couldn't prepare the food because nobody had anyway to pay. The fact that the food was prepared & she was telling her servers to take it back to the kitchen & toss it is just astonishing to us. We will never go back to this Cracker Barrel again! read more

Always a southern food staple, they never disappoint! This location is conventionally located off of 1-20, they have a huge parking for all. The atmosphere has this warm country feel. All the staff are always friendly and welcoming, Ive never had to wait. I guess it depends on the day of the week you go also. Our order was taken promptly, food came out quick. The food is always seasoned well, I do add vinegar to my greens jus for more flavor. I always get the catfish with 3 sides, I need to branch out a little more on the menu. The menu has more than you can ever try in a lifetime, Lol! Don't for get to shop at the store after you check out, I love the candy and goodies thru out the store. Visit them you wont regret it! read more

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Excellent food and the variety is great. Love the gift shop. Always a crowd pleaser. I go here regularly

I had fried chicken, and broccoli casserole. It was very good. I also love their buttermilk biscuits. Server was very nice as well as the rest of the staff. read more

Third time here was not a charm! We have been coming to Cracker Barrel for years. Almost every visit, except the last 3, was great. This is our 3rd attempt in a month. All 3 times service was slow. Tonight with 4 tables occupied we waited 10 minutes for a server. I ordered Veg soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. 25 minutes later my soup and my husbands partial order arrived. Hard to eat soup with a fork. Soup had little flavor, cold and had hair in it! Not one little strand. I counted 6 before I was grossed out. The grilled cheese had grill marked bread but was soft and the cheese was not melted. My husband ordered a bowl of pinto beans. He got a cup. He said something to the waiter. 10 minutes later he came back with a bowl. Waiter had zero personality. We told the manager. He said sorry. They used to care about the customers. That day is gone read more

Bush River Rd. Location. We went on Monday to purchase individual plates for Christmas. They were sold out, so we ordered meatloaf, Macaroni, green beans, Okra, broccoli casserole and a whole pumpkin pie. The thick meatloaf was pink in the middle, the green beans and Macaroni had no flavor or real cheese. The casserole tasted only of moist bread crumbs. The star is for the pumpkin pie, although the crust was white and flavorless the filling was delicious. I spent $45+ for 2 plates and a pie; what a waste. read more

Incredibly disappointed. My party and I were there an hour before we received our food. When the food came out, we were told that some of the sides were out and the food was cold. Other tables that arrived after us got their food before us and left before we could even eat. Very disappointed. read more

I don't suggest coming here under the age of 40. I watched as the two older ladies in the front were so kind to this older gentleman and when it was finally my turn, they acted like I was an inconvenience. Very dismissive and rude. Ive been to this location before and the servers and kitchen staff are absolutely amazing. Unfortunately though, hostesses are the first people you meet when you walk in and if you cant treat everyone with the same respect, you shouldn't work in the service industry. read more

Our go-to place. Food is consistent, fresh and hot. Service is always great. (Penny is our favorite.) The feel is your usual Cracker Barrel (peg game, rocking chairs, and antiques)....and I always leave with something I "needed" from their store. read more

Food is good but if you order online they don't tell You they are out of something until you pick up. Not great for lunch hours. Frustrated staff probably because of having to disappoint customers and being the only person to handle carry out. Chicken Pot Pie was not available. read more

Great Cracker Barrel location. They were slammed when I arrived at 12:20pm on Sunday. I put my name down on the list and the hostess said about 10 minute wait. Pretty accurate as it was only about 12 to 15 actually. Seated in a great table for myself and my middle son Matt, next to a nice sunny wondow. We both had breakfast items and everything was fresh and good. I even put in a subsequent order of hash brown potatoes with grilled onions added, and it came out promptly. For how busy they were, it was loud but still OK, and we could carry on a nice conversation. Total was about $24 not including tip. Recommend for breakfast. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - 15 minute wait for table of two (lunch with my middle son Matt). - American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I traveled a lot around the USA for the last 17 years & have eaten at many Cracker Barrel's. Usually they are reliable & consistent when traveling along the interstates. However, today was not one of those days. Right from the moment I approached the seating "station," the young man dealing with people looked as though he was mimicking a slow motion film. He slowly approached the three groups ahead of us as if we were there for a funeral service. After he took his time fumbling with menus, he finally got around to seating the couple (plenty of tables available). As he came back, it was the slowest gait I've seen on a healthy young man. Instead of "hustling" back to seat the remaining customers, he "strolled" back as if he were on an afternoon walk in the woods looking at natures bounty. Once we were seated, then the less than best service began. After getting drink & food orders, the server (male), brought our drinks back (coffee & tea) within a reasonable time but had forgotten the requested cream & straw for tea. He said he would be "right back." Well, after waiting some time I saw the server retrieving his tip & clearing from another table. He had totally forgotten. read more

Decided to visit Cracker Barrel in Irmo. I ordered the Country fried chicken. It was good, what I could eat. My mother came from out of town and wanted to go here. She ordered the breakfast taco. It consisted of a thin pancake with egg cheese and bacon on it. The second bite in she had hair stringing from the taco to her mouth! I had the waitress,Kelly, take it away and she was very apologetic. I asked to see the manager. He was sideways nice. Meaning he came out and said he apologized, but none of his cooks had long gray hair, insinuating that it was from her although Rico never said it. All apologies were in vain after that comment. My mother has faded light brown hair. I have dark brown hair. I was shook because the hair was inside the taco itself, not on top of the food. I will never waste my money at this establishment again. I warn others to be wary of what they eat, and don't expect Cracker Barrel in Irmo across from Prisma Hospital to do what is right. I am very disappointed and disgusted with the reaction. I do know this is not how to handle thieve types of issues. Wait staff was friendly. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - My food order and receipt - American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina