Please understand that most of my Cracker Barrel reviews are the same. The restaurants are all alike the difference is what I am ordering, staffing and location Cracker Barrel is just the All American go-to place when we are traveling. I mean, how can you go wrong here? No matter where I am it seems like the people are all the same. We came here for breakfast while traveling to Albany, NY on our way to our Kiwanis special meeting. From the second you're on the porch of CB until you sit down, it's like a deja vous from one restaurant to another. Always a nice greeting when you walk in and usually seated right away. My wife and I were with friends so there were a lot of delicious meals on the table. It was a Friday and I had the delicious 'fish fry' of fried catfish and mashed potatoes and my wife had the pot roast. What's nice is their consistency from location to location and their food which always matches my level of expectation. This place never disappoints you no matter what you order. All delicious and huge portions of food. Our waiter was delightful-pleasant-helpful who was genuinely concerned that everything at our table was to our liking. The level of caring here is commendable. KUDO's to the Cracker Barrel franchise and their incredible teams. I am a fan. Who knows, one day.... Long Island. (Can you imagine the line they'll have there?) read more

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Food is always so good. Comfort food at its best. Today I got the Fish Fry it was so good so fresh. Mac and cheese with bacon was good but pasta was over done. Still I enjoyed it. I love all their cold teas. And a seat by that big fireplace in a cold evening was amazing. Server Nick was very attentive. Biscuit's came out quick as did my refill of Berry Tea. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Fish Fry with Bacon Mac and cheese and a corn muffin. - American Near Me - Mount Arlington, New Jersey

First time coming to a Cracker Barrel. Love the concept! Solid comfort food stop with a fun store. Definitely worth the visit. We stopped in on a weekend afternoon and had a really nice experience overall. The place has that classic Cracker Barrel vibe. Rocking chairs out front, the country store full of nostalgic candy, quirky gifts, and way too many things I "almost" bought. Their steaks were very good. Tender and flavorful. We ordered a steak with shrimp and a steak with chicken. The food was exactly what I came here for: hearty, homestyle, and comforting. Our server was friendly and kept everything moving at a good pace, even though the restaurant was pretty busy. Refills were prompt and he had good recommendations from the menu. There were so many interesting candies I remember from my childhood in the store. Also a lot of gizmos and gadgets for the kids. Everyone left with something! Great restaurant, great concept, and great theme. Would definitely return again! read more

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We stopped at Cracker Barrel in Mount Arlington, New Jersey Which is one of our favorite breakfast restaurants and we had a delicious breakfast. Food was hot great and the atmosphere was great and Monica our server was phenomenal. read more

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Review specific to this location/experience: - Same familiar layout and decor as all Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores: market place with home goods, toys and clothing in the front; restaurant/dining area towards the back on the left; signature CB rocking chairs and giant checker boards line the exterior of the establishment - No wait for our party of 4 on a Saturday evening around 5:30p: we think this is early, but more than half the restaurant was already full with even earlier patrons! - Service was swift: waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed with the amount of tables she was tending to but she got us everything we ordered/asked for quickly and accurately! - Food quality is consistent with all of our prior experiences: kid's tenders always surprises us with its crispy exterior, and tender, moist and flavorful interior! - Consistent 3 stars for food; 4 stars for service this time around read more

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This is meant to be a fast casual restaurant with a southern-style menu and classic American charm, serving up breakfast favorites and simple American staples. While the aesthetic and menu are on theme, please do not have unrealistic expectations of this dining experience. We came on a Friday afternoon and while we were seated in under 10 mins, the wait time for the food was closer to 30 mins. The table service was minimal and we had to intentionally flag down our waiter to request things like refills. I don't necessarily blame the wait staff since it seems this establishment's system of service/bussing is clearly not sustainable. Other reviews mention multiple nearby tables remaining vacant and unbussed for over 20 mins, and unfortunately that was our experience as well. There were only a few wait staff for the entire restaurant and they each did all the work. The food itself was really standard fare-- not particularly flavorful or seasoned, but you do get what you pay for. I did enjoy the eggs and pancakes, and the hash brown casserole was nice and cheesy. The biscuits and corn muffins were very bland and basic. Everything else was just alright. If you are not in a rush, like the idea of unlimited refills on basic beverages and enjoy this style of food, this could be a budget choice for simple dining, and you get the bonus of exploring the nostalgic and quirky store. This is like a Denny's or Applebee's level of restaurant, but slightly lower. read more

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Whelp, 8 years later service has slowed down substantially. But Cracker Barrel is Cracker Barrel. So if you love it, you wait. Sunday special is southern fried chicken. So that's what we all went with. Your choice of 2 sides also for $14.99? How do beat that? But seated at 2:45 and still waiting for meal at 3:30 is not good. Granted it's Sunday, and it's very busy..but 45 Minutes for food is not good. Once the food came, my fried chicken was piping hot, my sides were cold. Server very nicely replaced with fresh ones when I told her. I appreciated her not taking them back and just throwing in microwave. Food was good. Just took waaaay too long. Also their personnel choices for high volume, fast turnover positions (cashiers and host spots) is a big cause of the log jam of people. read more

Went for breakfast this morning at 7:00 am and had some very good food and atmosphere. The real hearth was burning when we walked in and the service was quick and friendly. I had the Good Morning breakfast with scrambled eggs, turkey sausage sliced tomatoes, grits and fresh fruit cup. My wife had the baked pecan stuffed French toast. My breakfast was healthy until i added some pecan syrup to my grits which made them wonderful. I just wish the coffee and tea weren't so expensive . A cup of coffee was $3.50 and a cup of tea was $3.20. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Outside - American Near Me - Mount Arlington, New Jersey

I've been back and forth on my review for this location. When we stopped here on our way to the Poconos, service was great, food was delicious, we were in and out in under an hour. When we came back on our way home from the Poconos, service was terrible, food took almost two hours to come out and it was cold. While the manager did apologize and provide a discount, it did not change the fact that it took 3 hours total between the wait for a table (not their fault) and 2 hours waiting for our food (yes, their fault). A table next to us was seated well after we were and received their food in 30 minutes. The manager stated it was due to two cooks calling out but come on. read more

For starters today 8/12, Ihappen to be heading across P.A via route 80 east to Long Island. Already there was a big accident on exit 19 on the 80 east that affected all but one lane. I made it thru, thinking i be fine to stop at Cracker Barrel store on exit 30. Boy was i wrong, should have seen it coming. I walked in to get a table 1:20pm, 12 minute wait, seemed reasonable. I noticed the restrooms were messy, overflowing towels on the floor and a stench of death for men and ladies restrooms. My family and I, decided to overlook it. Eventually we get a table, we realized tables are empty and dirty dishes were behind. We were seated between 2 dirty tables during the entire meal. At about 137pm, waitress came by took order. Water and coffee for the table arrived 15 mins later, waitress was missing 1 beverage order. Finally at 2pm, food arrived for 2 of the 3 people at my table. Finally my beverage arrived as well. 2:08, tne last order arrived. Completely unorganized serviced. While i get it the store does not have enough staff, a manager could have came over and apologized for the delay and the lack of service. At no point did anyone come over. I waa upset, my waitress was flustered, she was trying to engage but honestly she was the only person working on that side of the restaurant. Nobody helping her to deliver food or beverage. I went to counter to complain about the horrible service and lack of. I was told they had sick calls, so why continue to take tables when you literally have a minimum of 45 to 60 minute delay. Lady at cashier, stated the did not have enough staff. For sure wont be coming back for lunch, disengaged staff, no manager around and they dont care about the customer, or the quality of service. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Final bill, 45 minute delay, food order was incomplete and they still take customers? - American Near Me - Mount Arlington, New Jersey

A barrel of laughs, of monkeys or fun now add another Cracker Barrel for good food. Went for breakfast while traveling in NJ, been here before and still just as good as I remember. The fireplace when lit gives you that home feel while you're enjoying your meal or being with the people around you. You have to go early it fills up fast. Friendly service and plenty of parking. When done or waiting for your table browse the country store, you may find something to your liking. CIAO FOR NOW read more

This is my go-to spot for breakfast...IHOP and Denny's can't hold a candle to Cracker Barrel. This location is my favorite and they have great food & service! Now they have an awesome mobile app; sign up and create an account to gain reward points from each visit. Also, you can sign up to join the waitlist prior to getting to the restaurant...saves time and gives you the approximate wait time as well. This location is set up like most CB restaurants. They have rocking chairs out front, along with giant checkerboards so you can relax while you wait. Or you can go inside the country store and look around to pass the time as you wait. They have a lot of knick-knacks, some clothing items, and a lot of old-time candies. The sitting area has interesting décor and is always clean, including a nice warm fireplace on cold days. Every time I go it's for breakfast and they have an all-day breakfast menu. CB has southern food and all meal selections look good, but my choice is something from the breakfast menu that includes their delicious pancakes! The Momma's pancake breakfast with eggs and hash brown casserole on the side, it is amazing. The pancakes are amazing ... golden brown and fluffy ... just melts in your mouth! Their tiny little syrup bottles when warmed up takes it over the top. After your meal, you'll be surprised that they haven't been hit with inflation or shrink-flation...always a great value. Another function of the CB mobile app, you can pay your bill and tip at your table. That frees up some time to do some shopping in the country store on the way out. read more

Oooooweee! This was my first time to a Cracker Barrel and let me tell you... it will NOT BE MY LAST! Let's keep it 100% the wait was 40 minutes but I didn't know about putting your name on a waitlist online and we went on a Saturday morning! So we waited in the car. First off the breakfast items are very affordable! I didn't care to walk thru the crowded store but I understand that's just the layout. The theme of the restaurant is cute...and our server was fast and friendly! Now THE PANCAKES!!!! ARE AMAZING!!! Actually every single thing on my plate was delicious! I was sad that the hot chocolate machine was down so I settled for a peach ice tea and that was yummy! Needless to say, I will be back for breakfast. I heard from too many people that the regular food isn't that good. So I'll stick to what was yummy. read more

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The waitress Sophia was the most unfriendly and unhelpful waitress I have ever encountered. Rude, dismissive and whenever I asked for something her blanket comment was, "it's coming". Even for a simple napkin! I asked for my eggs to be very well done, they were runny, My friends chicken was cold. When Sophia came over to take our plates-she said you weren't hungry. We said food was cold and eggs were not well done. She said nothing-just walked away! $40.00 wasted!! Would never go back and certainly would advise people to go elsewhere! read more

I ordered the 4 piece Southern fried chicken with mac and cheese and hash brown casserole. The chicken could have been taken out of the fryer sooner. It was ok, but it was over fried to my liking. The two side orders were delicious. And their biscuits were soft and not like a hockey puck. We also had the Momma's French Toast breakfast with eggs and sausages. The French toast were delicious! Service was ok. Took a lot longer for us to be seen because of the server tending to a family of 5. Overall this is a good place to go. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Southern Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Mount Arlington, New Jersey

I love going to Cracker Barrel's during our road trips! I love the feel of the country store as you enter and the great antiques on the wall. Got there around 1 PM and were seated right away. Service was quick and intensive as well as very friendly, making the experience even better. My husband and I both had fried chicken dishes, one being basic chicken tenders with two sides and my husband had a hot honey fried chicken dish. Both were enjoyed. After lunch of course we shopped at the store. read more

Hi All! I have been visiting this location on and off for several years now. While I do not live in the area, I do enjoy visiting. I most recently visited on Saturday evening, December 7th around 6:30pm. I would like to say that everything was superb. The hostess, the staff. Everything was very clean (even the restrooms). I have been visiting many cracker barrel locations for many years and I have to say, the restrooms are not always the cleanest. Our waiter was Nick. Nick was SO attentive and probably the best service we have ever received in a Cracker Barrel. So calm, so wonderful. We even received some history about Cracker Barrel! It was the BEST experience. The food was deliciously prepared and hot. The tables were bussed on time, very quietly nearby. The employees all seemed very happy. The cashier when I went to pay was so personable, too. I do hope Cracker Barrel corporate will read this and give the entire team a shoutout. Thank you so much and wishing everyone a blessed holiday season!! read more

Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 3:30 PM. As a customer of over ten years, I have noticed a concerning decline in quality, but this visit was unacceptable. The food was virtually inedible. I received cold eggs, "cardboard" texture bacon, poor-looking grits, and fries that appeared to have been sitting in cold grease. The steak was poorly prepared--it looked pieced together and improperly cooked (grilled on the outside but not truly "well done," as requested). We waited over 30 minutes to be seated, and an additional 45-minute wait for the food to arrive. The manager I spoke with offered no explanation or apology for the significant issues, simply stating, "Thank you for letting me know." This dismissive response to a very poor dining experience was embarrassing and unacceptable. I was unable to eat the meal after a substantial wait, leaving me to reimburse my husband bc he wanted to eat elsewhere, and I said no. I owe my grandson another dinner date to make up for this. I owe a special thank you to our waitress, who was understanding and highly apologetic--she was the only positive thing. Based on this experience and the lack of corrective action by management, I will not be returning and sincerely urge Cracker Barrel to address the substantial issues in food quality and operational management at this location. I have documented this experience with photographs. I should of taken more pics. **not sure why Yelp won't load pics** read more

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I love Cracker Barrel! Always such great childhood memories when I come. I used to come and play the games at the table & always loved getting a cool toy in the store. So happy I am able to do the same with my son now! Came with my mom, SIL, nephew & son. The waitress was very pleasant. I became a reward member so we received free beniegts / soo good! I ordered the old timers Bfast - 2 eggs, sausage and hash. Their hash is just perfect! Next time I'll get bacon because I'm not a fan of smoked sausage. My son loved his pancakes & lemonade. As always - will be back! read more

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Had a delicious breakfast here today. Grandmas sampler was great. The pancakes were especially yummy! Service was attentive and the decor is cozy. read more

Called the restaurant to see how I would go about getting a refund for an item not delivered with my order. Person who answered put me on hold for a manager. After about 12 minutes another person came on and said they would get the manager because neither person could tell me how I could get a refund. Stayed on hold for over 30 minutes with no assistance. Usually take visiting family to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Will not be visiting this Cracker Barrel or any other. Could have simply taken my number down for a call back. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Mount Arlington, New Jersey

The food was good. We enjoyed our meal. We waited approximately 30 minutes or more and that's after the lady at the front spoke to them, not the waitress who was clearly exhausted. It was a Saturday at 11 am. It was loud and crowded. I like the restaurant but for the 40 minutes drive, I am not sure it's worth it. Once in a while it's fine. read more

Staff offered fast and friendly service. This place was a fast food alternative for me. Food was okay and filling but basic. The sides were a little cold. Peach iced tea was tasty. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Chicken Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Mount Arlington, New Jersey

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Went for brunch today and service was horrific! It took about 10 minutes to be seated which wasn't bad at all. But it took about 10 minutes to get our waitress to order drinks. We finally got to order our meal 10 minutes after that. After we ordered our food it took 35 additional minutes to get our food. Our waitress never came back during that time to ask if we wanted coffee which was also disappointing. Once we got our food it was cooked incorrectly. It then took 15 more minutes to get 2 eggs recooked. But I did enjoy my biscuit when I was waiting for my 2 eggs to be recooked! And my husband loved the pancakes! This is the 4th time being at this location and every time our food has been incorrect or cold. I really love their food but the overall experience is very poor. Thankfully the cashier, Kitty, at check out was so cheerful and fun, I quickly forgot how bad the experience was. However, when all is done and said - I don't think I will be going back. read more

A first timer to Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Mt. Arlington! A great salad and meal on this beautiful July 4th! Love the items in the store. So many selections in just about everything...along with such pleasant and helpful staff! Thank you. read more

Breakfast at Cracker Barrel. This was their hashbrown casserole with steak tips & fried onions on top. I was actually quite yummy. Last time I was here I didn't enjoy cracker barrel but they've upped their game!! Lori our waitress was great. The vintage decor I just love! The store too is a hook, I love looking and walking around...helps with digestion . They even have a rewards program!! I already have a free drink lined up for next visit. I definitely will be back. What's your favorite breakfast place?? #tastebudadventures #breakfastlover #hashbrowncasserole #crackerbarrel #mtarlingtonnj #delicious #enjoy read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Vintage wrapped hershey bar - American Near Me - Mount Arlington, New Jersey

We had great service here and enjoyed my meal and my latte very much. It was quick and cheap and a great pit stop for lunch on a road trip. Cracker Barrel never disappoints! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - vanilla late - American Near Me - Mount Arlington, New Jersey

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I love coming to Cracker Barrel! We came around 12 so it was pretty busy inside and there was a 45 minute wait but it was absolutely worth it. We visited the country store while we waited and I picked up some goat milk soap-it smells so good, I couldn't leave it behind. The food was delicious as always. The cinnamon roll pie is a MUST TRY! The cinnamon roll latte was just as delicious! Their buttermilk pancakes have crispy edges just the way I like it. read more

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While traveling through Jersey with my family on our way from New York, we stumbled upon this spot. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by our server, Sophia, who provided excellent customer service and offered helpful recommendations. The food was delicious, and I would definitely suggest this place for breakfast or lunch. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Biscuits - American Near Me - Mount Arlington, New Jersey

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There was a span of about 8 years when I traveled all over the US. I saw some magnificent sights and met some wonderful people. Ate at some amazing places. In all that time I drove past probably a million Cracker Barrels but never stopped in. With the store in the entryway and the diner vibe I thought it would be fun to visit with my family. Bad choice. My girls both got the chicken mac n cheese. It should have been great but was horrible. My egg and hashbrowns should also have been delicious. It was weird. My wife liked her fish but the side dishes were disappointing. Thanks Cracker Barrel. We won't be back. read more

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Cracker Barrel is my go to spot every time we head south. The breakfast and customer service is outstanding. The brand really does provide excellent training to the staff and it shows. The place is always clean and well maintained. read more

We came back to this Cracker Barrel for the first time in a few years this week and were very disappointed. On a night when the place wasn't busy at all, the service was terrible and the food came out lukewarm. The server never brought the biscuits and muffins out until we had to ask. The mashed potatoes with my meal were cold. Not a good experience and we won't be back. read more

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I always like this Cracker Barrel because of its tasty food. Unfortunately they have followed the recent trend of raising prices and reducing portion simultaneously. I was there last week and the grilled rainbow trout filets I always get have shrunk!!! They were much smaller and paper thin. The portion of their sides got smaller too. I understand prices cannot stay the same forever, but please don't shrink the portion at the same time. It really leaves a bad taste in patrons' mouth. read more

Had a great time here!!..the staff is so helpful,professional,& kind..they have a gift shop in there which is cool as well..for food I had the pancakes,eggs,steak tips & hash browns which was so good & the lemonade is good as well..I will be back! read more

We were very pleased with the service we got on Thanksgiving. My husband is an Air Force veteran and Cracker Barrel is now offering military discounts if you create an account on their website and connect it to an ID.me account. Melissa, the manager, spent a considerable amount of time helping us with this and it did work. So thanks to Melissa and Cracker Barrel. read more

Chris was so rude to me when I tried to say my family was here but the food was good

Can always count on hot & fresh food. The specials aren't bad either. Little small but still good. Today we had melanie she was an awesome server. Thanks again . read more

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For as long as me and the Mrs. have been together I've been hankering (there's an AARP-approved word, huh?) to try a Cracker Barrel. And for just as long the Mrs. has been adamantly against it. (Neither of us really knows why we've been on opposing sides, for the record.) Welp... the stars finally aligned when the family were off for a quickie vacation to Camelback in Tannersville, PA with this Cracker Barrel kinda-sorta smackdab (hey - another AARP-approved word, for sure!) in the middle of the commute. As someone who has never ventured into the Bible Belt of America - I can't vouch for how authentic (look, vibe, taste/flavors) this Cracker Barrel is compared to the real deal. But as a (damn) Yankee I can tell you: I dug making the visit, the rest of my family... not as much. It was the middle of the week, lunchtime. This place was absolutely bursting at the seams. We wasted a few minutes in the 'general store' which has... everything. (Well, close to it, anyway.) Coasters to candy to clothing to an oversized checkerboard (to play while killing time) to... vinyl records?! We were finally seated and ordered a bit of breakfast and a bit of lunch. Basket of (complimentary) goodies: muffins and biscuits were soft, moist, maybe a bit too pronounced in the sodium department. Breakfast: cloyingly sweet. (The Mrs. was not happy with her meal.) Lunch: "when in Rome" - we did country-fried-steak, chicken-fried-chicken and a 'fried sampler basket'. I thought the chicken was perfect (crisp, crunchy, delectable) with the one stinker being their 'Sawmill Gravy' (hard pass!). And my kids thought I was weird to get turnip greens and okra as my sides but they were both excellent. One kid was completely baffled that his steak was breaded/crusted, cooked well-done, and he needed to cut into it with a butter knife. The other kid dug most of his sampler platter but didn't much care for the shrimp and the one random hush puppy that made its way onto his plate. Restaurant is clean. Bathroom just as clean. Our server was just incredibly welcoming and warm. It looks like I'm the only one in the family that would make a return visit here. (Oh, and I'm pretty certain I'll never see so many rocking chairs lined up in a row as I did here.) read more

I've been to many Cracker Barrels along the Eastern Seaboard. They're all pretty much the same, the only reason I've ever gone to any of them is they were nearby when was famished. The food is generally sub-par, the last time (2 weeks ago), in South Carolina, on the way up the coast to NY, there was absolutely nothing else around and we were starving. When even a cheeseburger is inedible, that's all I can say about the food. The bun smelled weird, like mold, so I just peeled it off the meat and ate the boring burger and cold melted cheese. The ambiance was the usual, full of screaming children the parents were ignoring. The service was fine. Just saying, if there's absolutely anything else around, go there instead. The ice tea was fine, so it got two stars. read more

The food and ambience is always a hit and delicious at Cracker Barrel. The wait time was over 40 minutes, but it was worth it. Service was prompt and friendly. Always a stable place for me whenever I stepped out of New York City. read more

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