Went on a Sunday mid-morning and surprisingly, we got seated right away as the breakfast crowd hadn't shown up yet. This is like all Cracker Barrels I've been to so I know what to expect. The service is overly-friendly and rushed. The food is generally the same in every CB out there so if you've eaten at one, there should be no surprises at any others. I got the build-your-own breakfast with eggs, sausage and plain hash browns. It's a reasonable price for what you get and easy to cook properly. Service was fast, food arrived ~10 mins later. It wasn't too noisy and we could actually talk without yelling. (I was there with 4 other people.) We got the check quickly, even before some of us finished eating, so it was a quick turnaround on the table. We wandered around the store and by the time we left, the restaurant was already crowded and had a wait list. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Hot tea, unlimited refills - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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Food came out great our waitress Leanne is awesome. Hope we get her again when we come next time. read more

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The food came out good took a while, but understandable because we went there when it was almost about to be closing, service was great and the ambience was very, very warm and welcoming . read more

They have great food and service and if you like the food then you like the service and food read more

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It is a Cracker Barrel, if you don't know what it is stop on in and try some old fashioned American breakfast, if you are familiar with them, then why are you reading this? Food is consistent, this particular one is in North Carolina, so you know the service is going to be good. All in all if you are looking for a known breakfast commodity then this is your place to stop, if you are looking for a small local Mom & Pop type place then look a little more. read more

The food at Cracker Barrel needs a serious update! The breakfast are pretty good as usual, but I think they're getting a little bit crazy with some of the additions. Maybe trying to be a little bit too trendy at a Cracker Barrel! Our bill was enormous for just three people. I was actually a little bit stunned! Of course it's always fun to go to the shop outside after you eat and walk around and look around that's always a fun part of Cracker Barrel but even out there it's so expensive! I told my granddaughters that it would be better if we each picked one little thing and then went shopping somewhere else! read more

I get breakfast or lunch Saturdays for my parents to go. Always something is missing from the order, last Week the meat was missing for one of the meals. Please start checking the to go orders better. read more

The service was outstanding, and the food was delicious as always. One of my family's favorite places.

It's been a while since we've visited Cracker Barrel but we were very pleased with this visit. The waitress was phenomenal she was so sweet and truly presented amazing hospitality. We both ordered the Momma's Breakfast at dinner time. The French toast was delicious with warm syrup and whipped butter. Everything was cooked perfectly. The hashbrown casserole did not seem fresh. read more

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The novelty of the place is cute. Stopped in during a 4 hour road trip. I don't get the hype about their Chicken and Dumplins. It was a bowl full of thick wet slurry of flour and water with bland flat dough chunks. Great for people who don't have teeth to chew and or have non functioning taste buds. There is no nutritional value in the meal. I was lucky if I got any chicken. Mac and cheese was plain. I added my broccoli to it and that made it edible. Corn was overcooked and bland. My son asked how is it possible to make bad corn. Vegetable soup tasted like it came out of a can. Meat loaf and mash potatoes was presentable but I wouldn't go out of my way for any of it. Never coming back. Biscuits were the best part of the meal. I'm not a fan of leaving bad reviews since there are people out there who keep coming back. read more

We love Carcker Barrel, love shopping while we wait and the service is always good. I have noticed a change in some of the food quality so I am giving it four stars but this could be because of the supply chain issues. I wish they would chance their gravy back to what it was before COVID. It's like now they are using packet gravy with smoke flavor. Not my favorite. But we will be back. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - a wooden board game - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Breakfast for supper. Food was great as always. Make sure you ask to have Dorothy as your server. She was very attentive and so nice.

Honestly, I have never understood the popularity of Cracker Barrel. I guess my biggest issue has always been that while it attempts to come across as his little piece of southern charm, I would suspect that it is about as southern as a New York City corporate boardroom. And I will also say that it seems that I am in the minority. Most people seem to love this place. I just don't get it. I will say that their breakfasts are not terrible. This was a convenient stop for me to grab a quick breakfast. Service was fine and the food was what you would expect from a national chain attempting to cook a regional l cuisine. My go-to for breakfast is often the chicken fried steak with eggs. Their version is not terrible, but I think I can get a better version from a local mom-and-pop business. Plus, I do like the thought of putting my money into a local economy rather than a corporate boardroom. I do like they're little market that you have to walk through to enter the dining area. It is obviously a marketing approach to separate you from a few more dollars at line their pockets, but they do have some interesting things. Again, most people seem to love Cracker Barrel. If you are one of those fans, please come here. I am sure you will like it. I myself find it tolerable, but nothing extraordinary. I will give it three stores for mediocre. read more

Another great Cracker Barrel! Typical great service and the food was amazingly cooked. Recommend the Friday Fish Fry Sampler and of course the hush puppies! The peach tea would make you want to slap your momma, figuratively. read more

Was so excited to try this place, esp excited to try it in the south. However the food was not exciting. Do not get the turnip greens or mashed potatoe sides. The kids pancakes were good tho. I would not come back as the service was also not the best. read more

I had chicken and dumplings. I threw up in the parking lot. Someone served me rancid chicken. I have never had something make me sick so quickly. Thank God, I got rid of it quickly. Could have been way worse. Now I am turned off by the thoughts of going to Cracker Barrel. Such a cute restaurant. read more

The manager, Keith, helped us with our Thanksgiving meal and was very helpful and accommodating us for our holiday. The food we had that day was great and service was quick and on time, thanks!! read more

Have eaten here many times. Worst I've ever had. Everything was overcooked and dry. Okra tasted like the oil it was cooked in was very old. Yuk Service was good, though. read more

Normally you get a star for cold beer but they lost that one. Mediocre service with a 20 minute cook time. Lost that one too. Normally you loose a star for processed salty meals but I was in a pinch for time so came to a chain across from the hotel. This experience reminded me again to stay out of the chains while I travelled. So the mediocre meal is on me. I guess warm beer makes you stupid. But coming back that is where the real stupid would come from. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Chicken Fried Chicken or it wants to be. - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

It's like eating at my grandma's house. I didn't like eating at my grandma's house. I can't bag on this place because it's not my type of restaurant. It's like Madonna or Cher; I can't stand them, but I'm smart enough to know I'm in the minority. 3 stars for friendly service and clean conditions with interesting atmosphere. Country cooking is not my personal forte, but this is a safe bet for taking your elder aunt to brunch. read more

Food was good and hot and although my son and I sat there talking for a good period of time, they did not try to rush us out. Job well done! read more

Went to the Cracker Barrel in Lake City last night. They have several parking spots for those with RV's. Had a wonderful dinner at a very reasonable price and a nice place to spend the night in our RV. Cracker Barrel is always a great place to eat and for those of us traveling, the RV parking is a definite plus read more

Today we decided to take our grandson to eat breakfast, before the rush thought this place would be a good idea boy where we wrong food took forever to come out and when it dose food was cold and no flavor , service was not the best , then getting the bill and seeing we get charge for stuff we did not even get there goes another 20 mins waiting on the check .. Cracker Barrel please i need you to do better . read more

Stopped in for lunch and had their chicken pot pie which was delicious. Also, with the purchase of a lunch entree, they had a special for a $5 take home meal and I got the meatloaf. Had it the next day for dinner and it too was tasty. The ambiance was also nice with old vintage decor items and a nice country look. read more

If you're like me, you've seen these restaurants everywhere, along with the billboards. We were reluctant to try it for just that reason. Starving, we stopped while checking out commercial property in Hickory for our biz. What a cute place! Staff were awesome Mea, our server could definitely juggle an entire tray of dishes while serving a full pitcher of iced tea- impressive! I had the chicken and dumplings and my husband had the Turkey dinner Thursday special. This food was absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. In the country store, I saw some Christmas decorations for souvenirs and the ladies there were so very helpful- totally appreciate their assistance and kindness. Highly recommend! read more

The food was a 7.5/10 it's good but I had better, the service is amazing(our waitress was so kind) and the overall place is clean and tidy.

Ordered here a few times from DoorDash and it was great. The grilled options of everything on the menu did not disappoint. I have tried them all. I'm sure if it's this good online it's the same in the store. I'll be a repeat customer. read more

Don't order Chicken. Chicken has been raw 4 times in 2 different locations. Service is good but if you can't eat the food it's not worth it. Ordered a hamburger steak and it was burnt so bad it was almost ash. It's a shame. read more

Went here for MIL birthday. The waitress (probably new) stood at one end of the table to take 10 peoples drink order. It felt like we had to yell across the table and could barely hear her. The biscuits and drinks were brought out. We didn't get enough straws because most of them fell on the floor. (sorry, but I don't like to drink out of cups when out because I've seen too many lipstick stains". Again, she was new, so that could be why. I ordered a salad and chicken and dumplings. The food came out shortly after placing our order. I got my salad about 5-10 minutes after my entrée, so it got a bit cold. It felt a bit rushed overall. That would be great for breakfast, but not for dinner, especially with a larger party or a celebration. It\'s great if you are in a hurry or don't order an appetizer/ salad. The chicken and dumplings should be called dumplings with some chicken. It was a bit carby for me. It was good for Cracker Barrel, but I guess I was expecting some veggies and more chicken. I felt my food was very tan/ beige and not enough color. Yeah, I'd go back for breakfast, but I think I'll refrain from dinner. read more

I used to eat there years ago and I was there a couple of months ago only because I had a gift card and we tried the breakfast for a change... well my grits were definitely instant and tasted like the pouch they came in and my "from scratch biscuits" tasted like freezer burn. But the scrambled eggs and bacon were good. Wasn't impressed because it's hard to mess up breakfast, but they are doing it. Won't be going back that's for sure. This was the Hickory, NC location. read more

This review isn't about the restaurant, it's about the store. Out of all the places to Christmas shop in this town, I'm telling you Cracker Barrel Store has got it going on!! My wife said "Buy me anything in this store and I'll love it!" She was right, too. Definitely plan to go back. read more

I had to wait a little extra time but the food was very good, and plenty portions. I had pancakes with peaches topping and my spouse had the fried chicken Both were cooked very well! read more

CB will always have a special place in my heart. It's where I got my first job in high school. * insert heart emoji* This location runs just like every other location. Fast and easy service. Breakfast served all day. Biscuits light and fluffy. I ordered the two biscuits (with sausage) and an egg no the side. One small OJ. My entire bill (including tip) was under $10. Gotta love it. Service was great. Our table had 8 people (including two small children) and everyone wanted something from the server: an extra straw, there were dropped utensils, we needed extra jam, more tea, more coffee etc. Our server was diligent and got everything we asked for. read more

The new cheesecake pancakes are ridiculously good! Service was great and the atmosphere was welcoming.

We had a horrible experience. The manager was awful. We had to literally chase her around the restaurant. Our food came out not cooked all the way. our server never filled our drinks. The manager come over and said why didn't you tell me. Well we asked the waitress several times for a manager the front line for a manager and every where finally when my son went to stand until she came out did she actually talk to someone. Ridiculous service and horrible manager skills will never return what so ever read more

The place itself is stupendous and left me in awe when I first walked in. I wasn't expecting a gift shop in the entrance of the restaurant and its not exactly a small one or a cheap one at that but some of the merchandise is worth it. We were seated quickly and our waitress was quick to take our drink order and shortly after our food order. The menu's are detailed and have a large selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner choices. The ambiance here is very nice and quaint. Feel's almost as if I were at home at a large family reunion. The inside is clean and spaced out so there's no scooting around or having to wait for ppl to pass by. The food was delicious!! I haven't had chicken n dumplings in years and the dumplings here were the best I've had ever! Our total was under 25$ and the two meals we ordered were enough to feed 4! I definitely recommend this place and will be returning soon! read more

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Took a group of senior citizens here a couple of weeks ago and the service was horrible. Everyone got their orders at different times one table was completely finished eating and paying when the 4th table was just getting their food. Three out of four orders were wrong and the one persons food never came at all. It'll be a long time before I ever go there again. Oh and what topped it off the manager didn't seem to care. read more

This place has fell off. The food is gross an the service is garbage. The manager Nick lies to your Face.

Pretty standard CB, it's no surprise what you are getting yourself into here! I do think the employees at this location are some of the friendliness I have happened upon...ever. They were all so gracious and welcoming we enjoyed breakfast here 2 days in a row (the absolute lack of other breakfast options in Hickory also played into this). It did take me a couple days anyway to really perfect the 'ol order. I wanted 1 egg, grits, hash brown casserole and toast, the most value savvy way to arrive at this is to order the egg option on the kids menu and add grits. I am always disappointed by the lack of veg options at breakfast here so I washed everything down with tomato juice, which scratched my itch. On the quest to find a similar breakfast combination as described above, my husband ordered the Uncle Herschel's Favorite, which came with the option of fried catfish as the protein. It was SO GOOD. You gotta check out the pic, perfectly seasoned and not greasy at all! Go CB! Grits were runny both mornings, which was not cool, but I can forgive a lot for that catfish. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Uncle Herschel's Favorite. The catfish was soooo good! Only in the South can you get fried catfish for breakfast. - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

The food was almost standard Cracker Barrel but the kitchen was so under staffed the eggs were just dumped in a pan and not scrambled. It took us over an hour to get our breakfast. The waitress tried to be as accommodating as she could but management never even checked on us. read more