Three of us came here for dinner. We had a SUPER great waiter, Nicholas. We did have to wait a long time for someone to come to the hostess area I had country fried steak with green beans and greens. All were yummy but could have been hotter. Another had the grilled chicken with corn , cabbage and fried okra. She didn't care for the cabbage but I loved it. Another had the shrimp skillet with rice and green beans.Two of them were fighting over it. Awesome! For dessert one got an apple pancake, another got the coke cake and I got the apple cheesecake. All were great....only improvement could be more ice cream with the chocolate cake. Nicholas helped us with takeout boxes and a bag to put it in. Then we were so excited to shop in the beautiful gift shop, I knew I would buy some things, so I decided to wait to pay the bill for the food. Poor Nicholas thought we left without paying!! Luckily he found us at the checkout . Lesson: pay for your food order before you shop! We will go back soon for the Friday fish. read more

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Service was extremely slow. The food was basically inedible. Apparently they are using a new grease or oil for cooking and everything tasted 'off'. I couldn't even eat my eggs! The patty sausage was not edible. The biscuits were TINY and didn't taste great. We tried the skillet cinnamon rolls, but they tasted bad and left a horrible aftertaste. So more than $30 for 2 inedible breakfasts. We won't be back. read more

We were eating a meal and then a chemical solvent smell filled the restaurant area, making it impossible to breath and eat. We notified the manager of the smell. He apologized an explained that upper management chose to have the roof worked on while customers were in the building. We politely excused ourselves and left. My daughter addressed the counter staff about the problem and they told her that the day before, they had an ambulance come take a restaurant staff. read more

Love the store; NOT the food. I'm so sorry to write this to you, but your restaurant has gone downhill since we first visited in 2022. I've "tried to like your food", but I come away disappointed. I had bland mashed potatoes - just the plain ones. I was able to get the loaded hashbrowns instead. Even one of your waitstaff agreed that things are getting pretty bland around there. I would like to see healthier options - fruit is fine, but you don't feel full and satisfied with just that. Your chicken dishes are pretty good, and I do like the buttermilk pancakes. Service is pretty good. I never feel rushed. The decor and atmosphere is good. I LOVE your store out front. I could shop there all day. So, I see that you are making changes country-wide. I think your new logo is a HUGE mistake. People my age (64 and older) like to have nostalgia when going to your store. I do see some more dishes added to your menu. Perhaps we can visit again and try that. It would be important for this store to hire chefs that care about what they are preparing, and taste the food before it comes out. If THEY don't like it, we won't either. read more

Traveling for work, this is my go to restaurant for food or breakfast. Today I went with the Louisiana Style Shrimp skillet and it was delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was wonderful. I also got some hush puppy dippers that came with comeback sauce. Phenomenal. Service was wonderful as always. Love the home style vibes here. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Louisiana Style Shrimp Skillet - Southern Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Catlin sat us down but before she did she had someone sweep under the table. Her name was Alexis and I didn't mention something before she walked away about the table is dirty but she just ignored it. Caitlin had four stars and so did Alexis We have to take one start away from her. So I went inside the kitchen area and it was like several people in there and a nice young black lady I asked everybody anybody can watch the table and she hurry up and grabbed a nice soft and wash our table and she was so very sweet and nice. She also had four stars I give her five along with Caitlin. Our waitress Carly was very nice. read more

Came here on a Saturday night at 8:30 pm. The restaurant was pretty empty, but it still took 10 minutes after the hostess showed us our table before our waiter showed up. Ordered our drinks first. Took at least another 10 minutes or more to get the drinks and then we ordered our food. Waiter came back and told me they were out of chicken and dumplings so I ordered the chicken with my sampler platter. When the food came out my carrots and meatloaf were barely luke warm! My husband's Texas fries looked like they were soaked in old oil! Waiter forgot the salad and had to be reminded to bring it out. All and all the food has gone down in quality over the past 3 years and the prices have gone up! Not planning on returning anytime soon unless maybe for breakfast only. Really disappointed! read more

We had to wait a really long time for our food. Biscuits were cold and not as good as they once were. Disappointed.

Service was really the only positive thing about our last trip. We have visited this restaurant many times in the past and the food has always been good and portions have been perfect. This trip: food was NOT acceptable. Mac & cheese looked like a pile of mush, fried chicken had some very hard pieces (I think in the coating), appetizer of hashbrown casserole tots used to come with cheese and bacon sprinkled on them---no more!, my husband's campfire meal was VERY measly for the price we paid, the biscuits and corn bread muffins were not as good as in the past, and even the diet soft drink was not good. HOW can you mess up a soda?! We will not be going back to this location (or possibly any locations if they've all gone downhill like this one). Very, very disappointed in a place I used to love to go. :(! read more

The food was cold, undercooked, and disgusting. We waited over 45 minutes for our food and the restaurant wasn't overly crowded. The waitress was kind and apologetic. The bathrooms were gross and smelled like urine. I wouldn't recommend this location. The bill came to over $55 for three people, ridiculous! read more

I didn't realize I had stopped at the Garner Cracker Barrel as last time I was there my order was completely wrong so I had avoided another stop. Anyway that is where I ended up today and hoped it would be better. My visit started well and the waitress was friendly but after she took my order and dropped off my food I never saw her again until she dropped off the bill. She was checking on other tables and refilling beverages but ignored me. I was never given a napkin and noticed the same thing at other tables. The couple in front of me used the brown paper bag the silverware was in. Another table was brought napkins as they were getting up and leaving the table. I was tempted to go get a napkin from that table as she wasn't clearing the tables either. When I was provided the bill I let her know I did not have a napkin but by the time she got back I was leaving too. I'm not sure if they were short on napkins and not providing them but service was not good. I had the chicken pot pie and did enjoy my meal though. But I won't be back to the Garner Cracker Barrel. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Southern Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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I was here when they opened this morning. One of the first people through the door when they opened it. We all were greeted promptly and with a smile and invited in. We were then seated and our servers took our drink orders right away. I drank ice tea, and I ordered a country fried steak, scrambled eggs and hash brown casserole. The country fried steak had a good flavor, you could taste the beef, and the outside was crispy. The gravy was very thick with a mild taste. The eggs were cooked well and the casserole was the perfect compliment to this meal. My server (Jamie) was friendly and helpful. She made this visit very enjoyable. After eating I wandered their store a bit and saw they had Lodge cast iron cookware (with the Cracker Barrel logo on the bottom) which I like. I ended up buying a 5" square skillet. This was a great start to my day. read more

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Edgardo was an amazing server! He kept check up on us making sure everything was great. He was professional and overall a great server!

Very slow service, a long wait time, cold food, poor communication... overall, not good. I would have rated my experience as one star, but our server was trying in spite of the challenges. After being seated, it was 15 mins until we got drinks. It took another 30 mins for our cold food to arrive. For a restaurant that advertises itself as a quick stop for travelers, this was bad. The table next to us got up and left in a huff. The whole restaurant was filled with people waiting with no food. The biggest issue is that no one gave us a heads up that the kitchen was backed up. Our poor server looked like she was going to cry. When our food did come, it was cold. At that point, we just went ahead and ate. If choosing to go to this location, just make sure you aren't in a rush rush. The awkward slowness made our experience really unpleasant. read more

I have eaten at Cracker Barrel's world wide and the results are alw the same! wonderful!!! nice and clean restrooms, store good parking never a issue! will always come back..never see to get past ordering pancakes but everything else always looks good too! read more

It was my first time using the Yelp app to order from cracker barrel but I didn't see that they send it to Cracker Barrel. Cracker Barrel was slow and when I arrived to get the food it had been sitting there but the person initially refused to let me get my food saying that I should have to give her something that Yelp was supposed to send me. No one told me my food was ready I just went up there to get it and it was cold when I got it. It's not going to be my first choice next time , I'll just order from the restaurant. Thanks for trying read more

Saturday I went to CB in Garner for brunch. I knew they were using frozen biscuits from last time I was there. But I thought give them a chance First one's cold and like rocks. Waitress brought hot ones. Still like ricks. Brush butter on top of them!! I ordered bacon crispy well done. Barely cooked. Took it back and brought back less cooked. I had bacon taken off and one egg. I only ordered one. Come on! Ten years ago this was great place to eat. I live close by. Shape up. Carol read more

All of our food came out cold. The service was average at best. We will not be going back to this location.

The Garner location is always out of food. The wait staff is slow and the dining room was empty. What the heck is going on there? This wasn't the first time either. It's sad to watch this restaurant go down hill like it is. read more

The last few times I went, the food was awful! The gravy was thick and congealed. The potatoes were cold. The meatloaf has always been a favorite but this time it was dry and burnt. I'd be embarrassed if I had been the server bringing it out! I'll give the one in smithfield a try and if they are equally terrible, I'll never go back! read more

Wow. Extremely disappointed. I don't care if the manager wants to be sassy on the phone with me, but don't disrespect my 73 year old mother. There is a Cracker Barrel right down the road in Smithfield/selma and every single person there is genuinely kind and respectful. Plus there are the outlets and new shopping center right there. Totally worth the 15 minute drive if you don't want your entire family's day ruined. read more

We arrived at the Hwy 42 location Sunday January 19th around 8:30 am. There was no one at the hostess podium. We waited approximately 10 minutes when the young lady finally emerged from the kitchen. I told her how many were in our party. She never spoke one word, rolled her eyes, seemingly reluctantly led us to the table to be seated. We stop at this location frequently and have never received such an attitude from anyone. Our server was great as well as the food. But, this "hostess" had no hospitality. read more

We live a good pancake breakfast from Cracker Barrel. Those crispy edges get me every time. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Buttermilk Pancakes - Southern Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

This is our first time in this Cracker Barrel and I just came here because we were driving by this area and we were hungry and didn't know any other place to eat. I'm so happy we did it! The place was nice and clean with a warm atmosphere. The front store was inviting with their traditional boutique full of unique gifts , books, irresistible! Our waitress was friendly but the best part of course was the food! I just want to say thank you to whoever cooked for us today: you are special!!! Our food was cooked to perfection.... The meet temperature and the over medium eggs were on point! Biscuits fresh and fluffy, French toast crispy and sweet.... The thick bacon was also crispy and so flavorful! This is by far my favorite Cracker Barrel now!!! I know times are hard but keep doing what you're doing and we will keep supporting you!!! read more

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It's always tough to find great food whenever I'm in the area. So I decided to get a to-go order from this place for a change of pace from the typical burger/chicken/pizza joint. My entree was "ok." Not great, but certainly not terrible. But the real issue was the side of broccoli that came with the dish. Completely rotten and inedible! This kind of food should not have been sent or served. Very disappointing to have dealt with this, but the second manager swiftly took care of refunding this a few days later. read more

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I think I visit Cracker Barrel more for the sentimental reasons (having been somewhere my family dined often as a child) than the actual food these days. I'm usually left underwhelmed. The meatloaf was just okay... not very well seasoned but extra extra ketchup helped a little. The hash brown casserole used to be my favorite.. but it just doesn't taste the same anymore. Pretty bland. The dumplings were good! Service was slow. I will always love their lemonade and country store you can browse while waiting to dine or after! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Biscuits - Southern Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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Just had breakfast at the Garner Crackle Barrel restaurant. I had strawberry pancakes and my husband had blueberry pancakes. We both had 2 eggs over easy and bacon. The food was delicious and the service was good. We hadn't been to a Crackle Barrel in quite a while and look forward to coming back again soon. read more

I ordered my dinner for thanksgiving day 2023 and they said that didn't go trough They didn't find it the worst experience I was embarrassed and sad with the family read more

Wonderful food, just like an old-time family dinner. Service is excellent, even during peak meal hours. Location is convenient, right on the exit 312 off I-40. There's plenty of parking - don't let the seemingly-small size fool you - and take the time to sit and watch traffic go by in one of their porch rockers. Don't miss the Olde Country Store, especially at Christmas. They have an interesting selection of gifts and curios year-round, but at Christmas the array of old-fashioned and vintage brand candies is a must see. I stock up on candy sticks (old timey lemon, root beer and horehound, anyone?) like your grandparents told you about, and vintage treats like wax soda bottles that I haven't seen simce the 60s and 70s! Thrill your Baby Boomer and Gen Xer with some childhood memory stocking stuffers! Enjoy your wonderful meal too! read more

Great food, great service! Also, For my cost cutter friends. Here's a pretty cool idea from Cracker Barrel. This could have been out a long time but I don't get out much! read more

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Service is okay. Food gets worse and worse every time I come back. CB was my second job ever in 2009, and I can honestly say it's just gross now. read more

I ordered online to pick up my order. It took them 45 minutes to make stuffed pancakes and it looks horrible. The long wait time and lack of care in food preparation is very disappointing. Management should address this issue. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Stuffed Cheesecake Pancake Breakfast - Southern Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

This cracker barrel is definitely one of their better locations. Usually packed but they move quickly. I love the lemon pepper trout here. I was in love with the southern trout until they removed it from the menu. The old timer breakfast is always a hit. Good place to stop by for a meal anytime of day. The only reason they are getting 4 stars is because I've had issues with the online ordering or call in ordering. My mom has done with multiple times where she'll order the sampler and they'll be out of something like the meatloaf and give her something else in it's place without asking her first and its usually the cassarole which she doesn't like. Other than that, this is a great cracker barrel location. read more

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Why do I even bother coming to Cracker Barrel. My wife wanted some pancakes so we decided to come here. Well I once again these cooks just don't know what they are doing. Grits you can eat with a straw. And scrambled eggs were wet and soaked watery. Please no more coming back. read more

Went there today! Took over 10 minutes for the server to come to our table. Took our order 10 minutes for to our drinks! Then took over 30 minutes to get biscuits! So all together took over hour to get our food! The food was cold and burnt!! Talked to the manager she took my coffee off!! But the coffee was good!! Never had a bad experience! Want be going back to that one!! On a side note it wasn't that busy!! There was 4 of us! We didn't even get to eat our lunch!! The manger said " she wasn't going to apologize about it!"DumplingsFrench ToastHashbrown CasseroleScrambled Eggs read more

Went here for my boyfriend and his moms birthday lunch. Food was okay. It was a pretty busy day for them so service was a little off. I don't blame them as it can be difficult getting to everyone on time. read more

The food was not made accurately. Our server Edgar was very nice and the only reason we would ever consider coming back to this establishment. The restaurant was understaffed for the amount of people that were wanting to eat. Management needs to see what's going on in the back of the house. Very disappointed read more

I love Cracker Barrel's mama's pancakes. I pretty much get it every time I visit. Regardless on which restaurant you choose they normally are consistent with the taste. I definitely recommend you give them a try. read more

I've eaten here plenty over the years and never had a problem. Food is solid and the service is always pretty good. Place always looks cool in my opinion. read more

Food was not hot. The gravy was beginning to congeal. Disappointed. Just wanted a hot meal.