I really wanted to love this place. I had high hopes for some good Southern comfort food, and while there were definitely some positives, the food just didn't do it for me. First, the good stuff...the staff was super friendly, the country-style decor is fun, and I love the rocking chairs out front. There's plenty of seating, the prices are reasonable with options starting around $8, and they have some great deals. We were also given complimentary biscuits and gravy before our meal, kind of like getting chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant, which I thought was a nice touch. Unfortunately, the biscuits and gravy were a miss. The biscuits were hard, dry, and pretty flavorless, and the gravy didn't have much flavor either. I added quite a bit of salt and pepper, but it didn't help much. I ended up scraping off the gravy and adding honey to the biscuit just to make it edible. I ordered the Sausage Hashbrown Casserole, which looked SO pretty when it came out. Unfortunately, it was another flavor disappointment. I couldn't really taste the different layers, except for the occasional bite of onion. I ended up eating mostly the hashbrown layer on the bottom. The surprise highlight was the Loaded Tater Tots! Crispy on the outside, warm and melty inside, and perfectly seasoned. The only downside was that the cheese wasn't actually melted. It looked like it had just been sprinkled on top. Since you pay extra for the cheese and bacon, I would have liked to see everything melted together. Overall, I think I'd give it another chance, but I'd probably skip breakfast and try something from the lunch or dinner menu or skip the meals all together and just order the tots! I think the experience has a lot of potential, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to the Southern comfort food I was hoping for. read more

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Very good service. People are warm and welcoming. The big guy Joseph was great server and friendly and remembered us the second time. I had the rainbow trout and campfire breakfast. I love the old school cabin feel. Video is here https://rumble.com/v7e8eq4-cracker-barrel-seasonal-campfire-breakfest.html read more

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Decided to try eating in the restaurant today instead of takeout , because our takeout has usually been a disaster with things missing and incorrect. We have the fried cheese and onion petals as appetizers and they were hot n yummy. Our meals arrived hot, tasty, and complete. The kid's meal actually had two oversized sliders with a side. My Fried chicken was crunchy and delightful and my husband's chicken fried steak with gravy was excellent, as well Our Server Trevor was fabulous. He was there when we needed anything from drink refills to ranch dressing. Don't remember the last time we had such a fabulous Server. Thanks a million Trevor. You made our meal that much more enjoyable. I guess we were beating the dinner hour because the restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived. Restaurant was clean and well lit. Parking is always easy. They have a huge lot out front and handicapped parking is to the side, so it's very convenient. Five stars today for an excellent meal and fabulous service. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - What the order looks like only five pieces of chicken tenders. - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Cracker Barrel has usually been a reliable stop for us. The chicken and dumplings have always been good and satisfying, and the other staples, like their meatloaf and chicken dishes, have been pretty consistent in quality--not mind-blowing, but definitely good value in terms of quantity and quality for the price. We've always found the service to be warm and friendly, and the environment, with its quaint wall decorations and the little country store, to be cheery and charming. This last visit, though, made it seem like things are slipping a bit. There was no line, but we still ended up needing to get someone's attention (after about five minutes of waiting) to seat us, and then we ended up having to go get someone's else's attention (again after about five minutes of waiting) to come and take our order. The person who initially seated us and then chased down our server (Adrienne or Adrianne) was apologetic, but the manager, who came by to take our drink order because the server was still backed up with another order, was not. All of this was already a concern, but then unfortunately the food was way too salty--the chicken in the chicken and dumplings was inedible, and the trout I ordered was just past the borderline of being too salty. The meat in the pinto beans side dish was WAY too salty. So, just not really a good experience at a place that's usually been fine for us. We appreciated that when we paid our bill the manager discussed the quality of the food with us, but there wasn't really any gesture beyond that to acknowledge that multiple aspects of our visit were subpar. read more

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The restaurant was clean and inviting. Our server, Joe, was friendly and helpful. I had the strawberry cream cheese French Toast. It was excellent. This is a nice neighborhood restaurant, withe a wide variety of food choices. read more

Dang! They need more of these spots in California. Stopped at this one right if Interstate 80 before checking into my hotel. Promptly seated and served by the most gregarious server ever. Great positive attitude and a recommendation on almost everything on the menu. The restaurant was quiet for a mid afternoon lunch but it has all the charm of a country kitchen. Don't forget to check into the gift shop. Lots of unique stuff. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Dumplings - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great value! But the chicken dippers weren't the the most -est fully-est cooked. And burger was okay read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Heard good stuff, but a total let down bummer dude....place looks and feels cool. Nice country store. -was recommended the Grandma Special. Pancakes were good. All the meats "suck big time"....look at the burnt bacon - WTF???? Ham and sausage was dry, but edible. -service was attempted, but don't expect a quick check-out...gotta sign everyone and their momma up for loyalty rewards, "understandable." -Judgements: first and probably last Cracker Barrel, will seek mom and pop dinner when in the mood for some good old fashion American breakfast.... read more

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Considering your other breakfast options in Reno, this is top tier baby! I came here to get some real food in my tummy and this hit the spot. As with all Cracker Barrel's the place is clean, the parking lot is clean, the service is quick, the bathrooms are working. My waitress was quick on the orders and coffee refills. I got The Country Boy Breakfast and everything tasted great. The ham was a little hard to cut because it contained a bone and my butter knife wasn't do the job. The rest of the food was good and the coffee was fresh. Come here if you are on travel. You can't go wrong at Cracker Barrel! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - The Country Boy Breakfast - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Food and service were down this visit. My daughter's steak ordered medium was tough and well done. Would have sent back but didn't see our waitress after she delivered food until we had to ask another server for a to go box and our check. Everything else was good. read more

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Introduced to Cracker Barrel years ago on a work trip to Kentucky, I have been a fan ever since of their chicken and dumplings, various sides, and nostalgia-filled storefront, seeking out locations while on trips for work or vacation. Yes, some of my friends and relations have found it amusing, but since there weren't any locations near my home, it was a fun addon to my itinerary. So, I was inordinately pleased to discover this Cracker Barrel now so close to home! I've enjoyed a visit at this location a handful of times, and since at least a month or two has passed since the last one, decided it was time for a chicken and dumplings dinner. Things started out a little rough, and got rougher. We arrived 30 minutes prior to closing, and waited and waited to catch anyone's attention to seat us. Finally had to interrupt a very lengthy transaction at checkout to ask if they were done seating for dinner. The hostess immediately apologized and got us seated. But then we had to go back and ask if anyone was going to take our order after sitting again unnoticed. The manager came out and took our drink order followed by our long-awaited waiter. The food arrived pretty quickly, but sadly, this was the worst part of the visit. The chicken in the dumplings was so incredibly salty I actually couldn't eat it. I hate returning food, but I had to ask if something could be done. The waiter consulted with the manager, and they brought out a freshly cooked chicken breast made "without any seasonings." This is surprising since I've had bland chicken before, but here there must have been so much salt left in the cooktop, this "unseasoned" version actually came out pretty perfectly seasoned. Three stars instead of two because of loyalty to the brand concept, as well as because of the excellent customer service provided by the hostess and manager. Both did their best to ensure a good experience, and the manager also asked for feedback after the meal. I'm pretty nervous about ordering from here again, but I hope some changes are reflected in the seasoning levels, and that there's a return to the former well-loved recipe. read more

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I love visiting Cracker Barrel more for the store than the restaurant. That being said, I went to lunch here and decided to try the summer special, Campfire Beef. It came out wrapped in the foil it was cooked in, which was ok but a little annoying to eat around. The meal itself was very good with tender carrots and potatoes and corn on the cob. The beef was pretty good but a little fatty. I wish it had a little more spices but it definitely reminded me of dinners around the campfire when I was a kid. I had a glass of their sweet tea, which I love. The biscuits that came with the dinner were nice and fluffy. They were served with a side of gravy, butter, and honey. I didn't try the gravy because I am not a fan. It was clear that they were a little understaffed because the waiter wasn't as attentive as they usually are. He was still really polite and did his best. read more

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Other than having a bit of a slow service, everything went well. They have excellent fried chicken. We had the chicken and dumplings and some delicious sides to go with our food. They have a very nice place with a lot of things to look at and you can also shop if you want while you wait. We had a very nice waitress, she had a name tag that said EM on it. They could elevate their rating by providing their can beer in a cold glass . My canned beer was kind of warm. When I asked for the soup, which I wanted a bowl I was given a cup and it was lukewarm. Simple details like that could make a more pleasant experience. read more

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Review for the store: Absolutely obsessed with the store! They have such cute kitchen items, and old fashioned candy!!! I definitely purchased a lot of candy from the store! Restaurant: This was a little miss for me. My fried chicken was good, very flavorful. And the cinnamon rollls were soooo sweet but it was delicious. The corn muffins were so dry and bland and tasteless, we couldn't eat those. It was busy, but staff could've been more attentive instead of us waiting for a while. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We get their family meals a lot, for special occasions, Just like a home cooked meal. My grandkids love the meat loaf with the chicken tenders, strongly suggest them. Service is great too read more

I re-looked at the mediocre reviews that Reno C/B has received but, we keep going anyway. Wow, it's always a pleasant surprise. We had the catfish dinner, and it was awesome. Lots of food, served hot with delicious sides. The Cole slaw was perfect as was the fried apples and lots of French fries. Nice dinner salad perfectly prepared. Our server Jessica gave us 5 star service. Too large on the portions, so we sadly did not have room for desert. The prices are reasonable & there are always specials available. The facility was spotlessly clean & the other staff members were over the top friendly. Fortunely, this store was not remodeled in the disastrous re-brand effort. We are looking forward to our next visit. read more

Pretty standard for the franchise. Family friendly with beer and wine now available. Good portions and good service. Usual old signs and farm equipment on the walls. The little store as you enter is always fun. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - In the dining room - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Been wanting to try this place since it opened up and was highly disappointed. I ordered the chicken fried steak with biscuits and gravy and grits, and the grilled cheese and fries for my son. The grits were alright, but the main entree was so bad. The biscuits were super dry, chicken fried steak had no seasoning, and the gravy. Y'all, I was so sad. It had no seasoning and the texture was just bad. Like not gravy texture at all. I could've formed it into a shape and it would've held form. Bad. My son didn't even want to eat his grilled cheese. How do you mess up grilled cheese? By not letting it get melty. It was more like toast with slices of American cheese. The location is nice with lots of parking. And the store inside is cool and can find some amazing treats and decor. It sucks having to pay at the store register when there's a line for people making purchases for the store only, and you're just trying to pay for food. Would not recommend the food here. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Oof I'll be the first to say that this isn't my style of food or restaurant. We intended to go for Mexican but the night went sideways and we were headed to in n out but the line was long, so we decided to try Cracker Barrel. The portions are insane and for your own sake don't look at the calorie counts...yikes. The Nashville hot chicken was indeed spicy which I was surprised by. The skin was so fried that it just felt like a big bite of oil though. Hard to find the actual chicken meat! The honey butter fried chicken was similar. In our group the burger was the best tasting entree. The biscuits were deliciously warm but needed no additional butter, wow. Service was friendly but slow. All in all a perfect spot for someone with a huge appetite who likes pretty basic country style food. read more

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I will give 1 Star to this crack barrel I order a medium rare steak u got a well done dry steak The waiter messed up our order and try to blame it me Food was very dry no flavor Bisques tasted like flour only It's sad to see this restaurant going down hill I used to really it read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - See very dry that's not a medium rare steak - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Driven past many Cracker Barrel. Never tried it. Wife had to fill in at the pharmacy on Rob Drive so thought she would get some food to go. They Have a nice website ordering system. Pretty easy to navigate. They have a pretty good selection. We decided to try quite a few different things. What we ordered: Classic country sampler (meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, fried chicken) for the choice of two sides my wife got coleslaw and mashed potatoes with brown gravy Tuesday special: two pork chops with the choice of two sides (turnip greens, steak fries) Coca-Cola chocolate cake Biscuits and corn muffins included with the dinner Five dollar add-on dinners (meatloaf, and macaroni cheese, southern griddle chicken with mashed potatoes So with the sampler we got to try quite a few different things: chicken and dumplings, meatloaf, fried chicken. Then we got the chicken fried pork. The main thing to take away from this is they do not seem too happy to give enough gravy or sauces . The pork chop dinner had a drizzle of gravy as you could see in the picture. The meatloaf had none, fried chicken I thought came with white gravy, there was none. Even the smoked chicken with mashed potatoes, the mashed potatoes had no gravy. Gravy or sauce is the cheapest thing to make in a restaurant. And can really enhance the food. I've never had mashed potatoes given to me with no gravy.... Even my wife had some gravy on her mashed potatoes and there was not enough. On the bright side, the fried pork chops for thick and juicy and tender. Not quite sure how they could do that because it was not pounded or tenderized. They had a good flavor, but again I needed some more gravy on them. The five dollar take-home dinners are frozen . Just an add-on bonus I guess for the next day. So technically, we got four dinners. I definitely would not call it chicken and dumplings. More like chicken with homemade thick noodles. Nothing even remotely similar to a dumpling. Good flavor. My wife did enjoy the coleslaw. And she said the potatoes taste good. The brown gravy was good (again not enough) the steak fries were mushy. Had a total of five. Not sure if some of the juice from the turnip greens helped to cause this problem. The coleslaw has a separate container, maybe the turnip greens should have their own container so they don't cause everything to be wet? There's a lot of potential here. Some good flavors and good textures. Maybe brown gravy on the mashed potatoes and meatloaf. Add some white gravy on the fried chicken and more gravy on the fried pork. Prices were good, so definitely will try it again. Might just do a sit down dinner, that way we could actually ask for some of the gravy and sauces. But now we know. read more

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Rather disappointed to find out, they only sell fried chicken on the bone on Saturday and Sunday now. I've tried the boneless chicken breast and it's too dry really like they're on the bone chicken but it's a shame. You can only get it on the weekend. read more

We wanted lunch which is not served until 11. We gave our order at 10:55. The kitchen was not ready. We didn't even get biscuits/corn muffins for 45 minutes and that was after I asked. We received our food at 11:55. An hour after we ordered. We did receive a discount since kudos for that. read more

I like the place, don't get me wrong, I like the store and I'm a big fan of the merch and nick knacks But today's service was not good. I'd understand if it was a packed house full of hungry clients but this place was a ghost town and I think I can see why. My server was Jessie B. a three star general or whatever her apron signifies. Apparently she think her potpourri don't stink, but I'm here to go all Mr. Pink in reservoir dogs on her. She really made me not want to tip. She talked to me 4 times, once to take my drink order and food order, once to ask me if I was okay, once to get my to-go order and drop off my check, and then lastly to bring my food to go. I didn't get any refills on my iced tea, which is sacrilege for a server. I get it, all the young kids want to be engineers working hard at kissing Elon's tail. But if you're going to waitress you need to be more on it. To top it all off you didn't give me any utensils or napkins with my to-go order. What kind of sick practical joke is that? I had a feeling she isn't cut out for this work when I asked for over medium eggs and I said "fry them good" and she sneered at me "I don't know what that means, so you're getting over medium eggs" You mean to tell me you work at Cracker Barrel and you don't know what eggs with crispy edges are? Maybe you should ask your manager, because I'm sure they would give you the thump your skull is crying out for. This substandard service is what you get on a weekday when the place is empty, I cannot imagine the hell this place turns into when it's busy. I'd recommend skipping this place. It's certainly overpriced and definitely not worth it. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - When you ask for a box to go they don't give you anything to take the gravy... what a waste - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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This is a wonderful restaurant with equally wonderful employees.I went in to order food to go and couldn't make up my mind so I left when they were all coming up to help me but it wasn't them I changed my mind so I have had cracker barrel food before and enjoyed it Lots of parking read more

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Our first time at Cracker Barrel, we were very excited to try it out. Once we arrived we were greeted with a friendly hostess, she asked us if it was our first time and gave us a goodie bag and rewards code for a free appetizer. Our waitress was also very nice and attentive! We enjoyed everything we ordered, especially the French berry french toast! We are looking for a Cracker Barrel closer to us so we can enjoy another meal! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Grits, bacon and eggs - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

The food was ordinary I wasn't amazed by the food. I got the fried chicken with honey biscuits and macaroni and cheese with dumplings. I would have been happy going to KFC. The amount of time it took to get just our drinks was lengthy. That's really what gets me is customer service because I seen workers standing around taking and the manager too. They should always help other coworkers when they are in need. The customers should always deserve high customer service. It was my first experience and it was a let down. :-( I enjoyed looking around at all the decor it was a very nice looking restaurant. The kids enjoyed the checkers and rocking chairs. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Fried chicken - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

First things first I want to thank our server Donnesha. She was so pleasant the entire time she was serving us and always smiling. This was my family and I's first time at Cracker Barrel. Unfortunately there was no wow factor with the food, it was okay at best. Very lukewarm temperature when it came out. But the food price point is very fair I will give them that. Overall a 2/5 experience. read more

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is a Five Star local & tourist destination in Reno, NV, right off of Wells & highway 80 and Fifth Street. Check out the white rocking chairs as you walk up to the old country store or stop to sit and rock before you leave. As you enter the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, you have to stop and take in the beauty and ambiance of the most fabulous Gift Shop EVER! Check out the clothing, dresses, jackets, t-shirts, jewelry, sparkling turtle lamps, children's clothes, earrings, cool bags to carry all your new treasures and old fashioned Candy and bottles of Pop too. Say hello to Doc & Tanner at the Back Counter as you purchase treasures or check out from dining. As you walk up to the restaurant, give a big hello to, Hostess Robyn with the great smile, as you put your name in to be seated. Once your phone lets you know your table is ready, Robyn will seat your party at a table. Are you ready for a Five Star Texas Southern meal? We were! You will be very pleased at the quality of the food at this fine Cracker Barrel in Reno. Thank you to Magnolia, Server Extraordinaire. With her Kind smile, caring personality and Five Star Customer Service, she brought out our peach tea and water with lemons, warm corn bread & fresh homemade biscuits , honey & butter and garden salad. Then Magnolia brought out our very large 4 piece Fried Chicken Lunch. Wow!!!! Great Chicken!!!! Loved it so much! We both could only eat two. We had to take home two large pieces too....leftovers are the very best! An outstanding dining and visual experience. You can't stop looking at everything on the walls. Thank you to Restaurant Manager Will for a truly Five Star restaurant experience. This was Mom's and My first time here at Cracker Barrel, but truly not the last. I bought a beautiful dress in the gift shop before I even sat down to dine. Thank you Doc for wrapping it up so nicely. I will be back to shop and check out the daily specials soon. Ask for Server Magnolia. Love the fried chicken! Julie A read more

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Stopped by here on our way home from Reno. I was very impressed by the store attached to the restaurant. The store alone was worth the stop to me. The restaurant had plenty of space and bathrooms. Service was really good! I enjoyed the free biscuits! I think the biscuits may be my favorite part of my meal. read more

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Very quick and friendly service. I had the Old Timer; eggs, bacon, hash brown casserole and biscuit & gravy. All very good. My go-to spot for mid-morning breakfast in Reno, went returning back to the Bay Area. I'm a sucker for their soft and fluffy biscuits & smooth gravy read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Biscuits & Gravy - Southern Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I've never had a dining experience as frustrating as this Cracker Barrel visit. Our waitress took a while to take our order, which was fine because we were still deciding. But after finally ordering, she came back 25 minutes later to tell us she "forgot to click submit," but assured us it was in now and brought cinnamon rolls to go as an apology. Those cinnamon rolls ended up being the only thing we got. We sat for another 45 minutes with absolutely no food, while multiple tables around us came in after us, ate full meals, and left. Our waitress was nowhere to be found - we literally couldn't even ask her to switch the order to to-go because she disappeared. We finally had to flag down a manager. The manager checked and came back to tell us we still had about 25 minutes of people ahead of us. We had already been there for an hour and a half at that point - with nothing but empty stomachs and a to-go box of cinnamon rolls. He handed us a ticket to come back another time, but honestly? I doubt we'll use it. We left starving, irritated, and blown away that a place could be run this poorly. Worst restaurant experience, period. Still love the shopping though. read more

The Reno Cracker Barrel is still gate keeping the biscuits. Our party of 3 had 2 breakfasts and one lunch. The Uncle Herschel's Breakfast specifically says it is supposed to come with biscuits & gravy too. I am tired of begging for .30 cents worth of biscuits. None for anyone. Our total was nearly $70. I guess Julie Fless Masino would be proud, I am not amused. read more

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Tried again and it was so much Worse! The ham "steak" was at best 3 mil thick and SO overcooked you could call it jerky. The hash brown casserole actually had burnt cheese around it! Not kidding! I have pictures. Goodness! I'm calling the regional franchise manager. WTF read more

Personally not a fan of the breakfast hashbrowns offered here. The staff wasn't very friendly and the food was mediocre. The decor was cool But I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Came here last night for a quick bite to eat with my husband and daughter and we walked right in no wait at all. Our waitress Mae I believe is her name was absolutely phenomenal she was quick on top of it and very sweet! I got chicken fried chicken and shared with my little with a side of mac n cheese mashed potatoes & fried apples, I always love getting the fried apples they are delicious. My husband got the herb roasted chicken and said it was absolutely delicious!!! We all three got desserts! Overall everything was good and we love all the decorations inside. read more

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Update of review from 2 months ago. 5/1/25. My wife wanted to revisit Reno's Cracker Barrel just off the Keystone exit. It was simply a lovely meal. They had completely revamped the menu since we were last there. I selected the dish that tickled my southern longings. Fried chicken and Custard French Toast. OMG, I thought I died and went to heaven it was so good. The chicken had a "crackily crisp coating" covering moist perfectly cooked chicken. So yummy. The service was prompt, accurate and attentive. The country store continues to add the feel of nostalgia to every visit. NOTE TO OTHER SENIOR DINERS: I have added two pictures of current promotions. Early dinner specials, and $5 take home meals. read more

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This is our third or 4th visit to this Cracker Barrel, and I must say we have yet to be disappointed. This last visit on April 10th, 2025 was probably our best visit yet! Our server, Adam, was easily a Server Superstar! Polite, pleasant, efficient and knowledgeable, you couldn't ask for a better person to have as a Team Member in a fast paced demanding environment like a restaurant. He will most definitely go far. The salad was crisp with the crispy ChickenTenders, and the loaded mashed potatoes were tasty as was the Southern Fried Chicken. SO MUCH FOOD! Delicious biscuits and corn bread too. Overall, another enjoyable visit to this Cracker Barrel, and we will, of course, be back! read more

Used to love Cracker Barrel but the service has steadily become worse and worse. I had a major complaint about the crummy service and lazy employees my last visit. I got an email asking if my visit was excellent. I replied with the same comments I told the hapless manager on duty. I got a reply with an apology offer of a free dessert (up to $6 value) with the purchase of dinner (dine in only) I wasnt looking for anything free I only wanted to lodge a complaint. But that respose, to me, was almost insulting. Anyway I guess it's Black Bear Diner from now on for me. read more

This past week, my friend and I went to the Crackle Barrel, off interstate 80, at the Keystone exit. I ordered fried catfish, fried & breaded okra, and some turnip greens. It comes with three hushpuppies & cornbread muffins & some biscuits. I am from Arkansas so I absolutely love fried catfish and all the great other 'fixings' like hushpuppies and fried okra. Southern cooked food is hard to find in Reno. My friend had the pot roast with gravy and I believe with potatoes. She loved her dish! The Crackle Barrel is a franchise restaurant that serves delicious southern style country style food. They originally opened in Tennessee in 1969. If you enjoy good, country style cuisine then you definitely should check out the Crackle Barrel. Bon Appetite! read more