It's been about six months since I ate here, but I still recall my disappointment. Here's a summary: Fair to poor service. Probably 1-2 stars at best. Terrible, awful, flavorless coffee. It's Folger's or maybe Farmer Bros. Sorta like strong, bad tea. It's a BREAKFAST place, so serve some decent coffee. A breakfast place that serves lousy coffee loses 2 points from the get go. ZERO stars here. Food was fair. Hashbrowns were not crispy. Eggs and sausage were prepared as ordered and were okay, but the breakfast was not especially hot. (I'm wondering if the lunches are better here.) Call the breakfast 1.5 - 2 stars, but note that I think that Denny's can hit a 2 or 2.5 star breakfast most of the time. Seating and layout is uncomfortable. We sat at a small table for two, which was jammed in with a handful of other small tables, so it was like sitting at one big table with 10 others while each other group is having a conversation. The prices were not very low. Breakfast for two with a couple of beverages, tax and a 10% tip: $27.60 read more

For a local place, I give it 3 stars. Not the greatest but decent. I'd go her e again. Old time, diner vibe. Much like other reviewers, I'd regard this as a step up from IHOP or Denny's but it does has the 'greasy spoon' look but hey, whats wrong with that for some tasty breakfast?! Went here after cooking phenom, Cody S., recommended. Met Cody there for some early grub and wasn't disappointed. I had the french toast which I'd give 3 out of five stars (my own rating system). Bread was ok-not bad but not distinctive either. Well cooked, not overdone or underdone/mushy. Not much else to the dish but the price was good ~$5.50. Looks like it gets busy so don't be surprised if you have to sit at the counter like we did. Not bad but may not be the most comfortable. Bring cash. There is a BOA on the south end of the parking lot across the st. And another bank across the street. read more

Wow! This humble little building on Williams Street is a real sleeper. Old-school diner ambiance coupled with homemade locally-sourced food and exceptionally tasty coffee makes this my new favorite breakfast spot in Carson City. My husband and I came into town to get our car serviced and stopped in on recommendation. I had the Joe Moore, which is an angus beef patty topped with jack cheese egg and Ortega. I went with the non-carb option of fresh local tomatoes and cottage cheese. My husband had the chicken fried steak with biscuits and gravy. He kept saying you could tell everything was super fresh and homemade. Our server Siovhan was super friendly and helpful for making further recommendations for what to do while we were in town. We will return, for sure. read more

Cracker Box Restaurant - American Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

I've been here a few times and never left satisfied. First off their menu is so simple. Everything on there the average person could make at home. I go out to eat in order to get food that I can't make at home. First time I was there I made the mistake of ordering their french toast. It was the worst french toast I've ever tasted. I think they made it with sour dough bread, it was not good. The second time I went with an even more simple dish, I got bacon eggs and potatoes. It wasn't bad, but that's a dish that's almost impossible to mess up. I don't like paying so much for something I could easily make myself. Another thing I did not like about the restaurant was how crowded it is. It's a tiny little building crammed with tables. I honestly don't know how over weight people are able to move around in there. It's uncomfortable, it's like sitting with strangers while you eat. I disliked the entire experience both times I went. I will definitely never be spending my money here again. read more

I've always loved this diner!!! I have been going to this restaurant for as long as I can remember!!! I love the service you receive, and your always treated like your one of the family! All the waitresses are good at remembering their customers! The prices are not that bad for such a good amount of food!!! read more

Seating might be better now with distancing - eating here you used to sit on top of each other. My husband likes some of their breakfasts - I struggle to find something I'd like for breakfast here. I prefer hash browns to country potatoes (don't offer hash browns). Wasn't impressed with the lox and bagels. May give lunch a try sometime now there is space between tables - some lunch items look tasty - fish and chips, hamburger. read more

Everything was positively wonderful. I had the patty melt combo with potato salad. Potato salad was out of this world as was the burger. My wife had the frenchwich. Huge slabs of french toast with sausage. Kids all had Minnie/Mickey Mouse pancakes. Everything was great and fresh and the service was top notch. Also you cannot beat the prices. 35 bucks for a family of five. Cannot beat that. Coffee was strong and hot. We will definitely be back. read more

Cracker Box Restaurant - Not on the proper menu, but they have Minnie/Mickey Mouse pancakes for the kiddos! - American Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Hands down!! Best breakfast place ever!! I've lived in three different states.. Tried many many breakfast places but this is by far the best ever hands down!! Everything is homemade including the Orange Juice!! You can watch them squeeze the ten oranges for your glass!' All the servers are really nice and make sure you've everything you need. The spuds are amazing - tomatoes. Green onions. O my!! The spinach Greek feta omelet is amazing - so fresh and the feta is cooked inside it!! Smooth creamy delicious!!! Go here.. Give it a try.. I promise you'll be hooked for life and wake up craving Cracker Box!! read more

Cracker Box Restaurant - Spuds. - American Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

The Cracker Box is an anachronism, lost in time, a throwback. Think greasy spoon diner and you're not far from the truth, the only difference being that the Cracker Box is clean and well kept. The food is absolutely delicious, fresh, and made to order. I particularly enjoy the home fries, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, and steel-cut oatmeal. I've also tried the blueberry french toast, giant pancakes, and, of course, the bacon. Several of my friends swear that the tuna melt is the best that they've ever had. The coffee could use improvement, but at least it's hot and the refills are quick and plentiful. The servers are exceptionally friendly and courteous, and normally pretty quick. Sometimes the place gets a little busy and service slows down a little, but the waits are never unreasonable. If you're looking to avoid the rush, stay away on Sunday mid-mornings when the line often extends, literally, out the door. 4 Stars and my vote for Best Breakfast in Carson City. read more

I have been going here for quite sometime and the food has never really disappointed me or my family. When our friends come in from out of town we always eat here for breakfast. However my most recent experience has me dead set on never coming back and never recommending it to anyone ever again. I was seated waiting for my wife to come in with our new born since she was at the car still. We figured I'll go in first, order, and when she comes in food would already be under way. This way we can be in and out quickly. The manager sat me and was very short and uninviting. I can tell he was not pleased that the party of 3 only had a one person sitting. I ordered a cup of coffee from the server who seemed very reluctant to take my order. They didn't even come over to ask if i wanted to order our food. I can hear the manager saying very uncomfortable things about me to not only customers but also the servers. Very inappropriate and not professional at all. It got so uncomfortable I paid for my coffee and left. This is considered a lesson learned. Never eat here because of the manager and their very very poor service. No wonder other people complain so much about bad service. There is no one there to lead by example. Never again. read more

Had a fabulous breakfast here today. Felt lucky to get a table, as the place was packed. Enjoyed their Sunday breakfast special: crab cake eggs benedict, as well as a fabulous spinach, feta and olive omelette. The coffee was amazing, and the entire team, warm and friendly. If you're in Carson City, you HAVE to eat at this place! read more

I had previously given them a 4 star review but my experience with them today was very disappointing. What you need to know is that they do not seat a group unless everyone is there. I have had the server ask me to wait until everyone was present until seating us. I have never had a problem with that. Today my husband goes in first as I am changing my baby's diaper in the car. The manager seated him after my husband told him I was still in the car with the baby. But once it started getting busy he started making back handed rude comments about my husband to OTHER customers not even 2 feet away from him. Not only is this kind of action taken by the manager rude and immature but also very unprofessional. My husband paid for his coffee and left as I was walking in the door. We will never be coming back and I don't not recommend this place. Too bad it was the manager caused this bad experience. read more

The food was mediocre and the place was too busy. No one offered to refill our drinks or even checked in on us the entire time. I sat here waiting for my food during lunch for 30 minutes. My sandwich sat abandoned under the coffee maker until it was served to me. Definitely not coming back. read more

I have mixed feeling about this place. As a kid, it was my favorite! They made my pancakes into cool shapes, and they serve their creamer in cute little cows. Ive been to this place a couple times as an adult and just never liked it as much as I wanted to. They press their bacon flat while its cooking so its always dry, crunchy, and never hot by the time it gets to you. However a friend of mine really wanted to go, so I thought Id give it another chance. The place is just as chaotic as it was years ago. I get that they may be going to a cute bustling diner vibe, but imo, in just comes out looking messy and rushed. This place always reminds me of one of those cafes thats right next to the train, so the whole building has a nervous breakdown everytime the train goes by. Except here the train is always passing by. Unfortunately I saw that their prices have gone up, again. Too pricey for breakfast in my opinion. I ordered coffee which was very disappointing, tasted like the kind at ampm. Never got a refill. When I ordered I asked if I could get my potatoes without bell peppers and my bacon not pressed. I was given a very curt "Sorry no substitutions," and she walked off, assuming that I was ok ordering that meal still. Well, I wasnt. When I flagged her down [which took quite a bit of work], I asked if I could please get the lox if altering the breakfast wasnt possible. She just walked off without saying anything, but I got my lox. It was actually very good. I think this is one of those love it or hate it things. All in all, not my scene. read more

Food was pretty average but service was very friendly and fast (perhaps too fast in our case ). Atmosphere truly feels like a diner. My husband had the chicken fried steak, which he liked (hand dipped) and I built my own omelet. My omelet was good but the veggies barely cooked enough on inside of omelet, potatoes under-cooked, but sour dough toast was really good. We both had waters. Total came to just over $22. You can order cheaper choices however. Might go back if we happened to be in Carson. read more

Cracker Box Restaurant - Diner admosphere. - American Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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I've been coming to cracker box for quite sometime now. It has become a family tradition thanks to my son who wakes up on weekends and automatically says: "Let's go eat at the cracker box!" With big glowing eyes of wonder, as if he were picturing what food heaven might look like. We of course do not oppose this idea. My husband gets his usual sausage breakfast sandwich, my son always orders the French toast with bacon and eggs, and I order either chicken fried steak, breakfast sandwich, or the Adams special with chilies. All of the above mentioned are delicious enough to make us commute from Reno to Carson. Today we made it later than usual and although one can still order breakfast, for me it was too late. So I ordered the Avocado, Onion, and cream cheese sandwich (the onions are red and they're fresh not grilled) it also has lettuce, tomato, and mustard! Let me tell you this Sandwich blew my freaking socks off!! It was very fresh and light! This was perfect for me because although I was raised a carnivore, I get tired of meat and I tend to eat more veggies. I like to call my self a flexaterian because carnivore is so ingrained in me, I could never commit to be strictly vegetarian! read more

Such a great place to stop in for breakfast. The menu was filled with delicious choices. Everything is made fresh to order. We sat right at the front and watched these chefs in action. Our favorite was the key lime pancake, vegetable omelette and cheese-filled sausage. This is a real gem. Friendly staff. read more

Not happy with my service here, I can't believe this place has the rating it does! Food is mediocre and servers are extremely rude.

Chicken fried steak is the best I have ever had! So wonderful it's not the frozen patty kind!

The Cracker Box can still rock it. My wife had one of the named specials with a burger patty, the waitress asked how she wanted it cooked! It arrived pretty close. I had the CFS, it's an egg-heavy batter over an ol' school cube steak. The gravy has sausage, is quite delicious and only available with the CFS. Does this mean the gravy is made to order? Awesome either way out of that tiny kitchen. The potatoes, also good, had an extra dose of that always appreciated meat sauce. OJ is really good. The closeness of the place allows you to get to know your fellow diners: The best was Mr. Brojangles behind us with his grandparents whom he regaled with tales of fraternity largess. Broseph was bold, ordering biscuits and gravy despite their absence from the menu (they are a special tues and thurs). Later, Bro Jackson was disappointed with his choice of omelet topping when "ortega chilies" turned out to be a green vegetable instead of the cheese he was hoping for. read more

My sis and I loved it. Yes it is a "greasy spoon" but that is part of the fun. The old era diner. The staff was very polite and took great care of us. The food was great and the portions were big. Will definitely go back if I'm every in the area. Best for smaller groups. read more

Really good old school egg shop. For brunch this morning we shared a prodigious chicken fried steak, an order of eggs benedict served on house made crab cakes, and an enormous stack of perfectly rendered pancakes. The scrambled eggs were top-notch, but even though the hash browns were nice and crisp the spuds could have been a bit more thoroughly cooked. The waitresses were friendly and indulgent of our mischievous and cranky three-year-old, bringing him a coloring book and putting up with his interest in the silverware on other tables. The food is well-conceived and confidently prepared and served. This is a very good restaurant indeed. Other reviewers have complained that the Cracker Box won't seat a party until all members have arrived. I can't blame a busy restaurant for having this sensible policy, and don't understand the grumbles. The fact that they don't take credit or debit cards is a wee bit annoying but businesses handle their relationship with the taxman in different ways, some of which can be irritating enough. interesting clientele of leathery old desert rats and what must pass for the hipster set in Carson City. All told, terrific food and nice folk, so check it out. read more

Well, amazing diner food. Breakfastt, lunch - you can't go wrong. Easy parking. Friendly staff.

Good food, but they don't accept cards, so bring cash. Also, be skinny. Otherwise you won't be able to fit at your table. I am of average size and got another persons breakfast on my pants. SUPER TIGHT SEATING. Didn't go back due to payment policy and the cramped seating.Good. But they don't accept cards, so take cash. read more

I love this restaurant! The food is always delicious and well portioned! The home fries and homemade salsa is to die for! They also have divine fresh squeezed orange juice and so many fantastic meals to choose from! Cozy environment and friendly clientele! They've been in business for over 40 years! One of my top favorites in Carson City, Nevada! read more

This place came highly recommended by my wife's family, who are all long-time Carson City residents. The food wasn't bad, but it was far from great; it was a very average tasting breakfast. Overall, everything was very bland, and fairly high-priced. For what we paid to eat breakfast here we would have paid about the same at say a Hash House A Go-Go and had a fantastic meal. The only thing I liked about this place was the atmosphere. It was old school and full of locals, so they must be doing something right to keep Carson City, NV happy. read more

Taking a break of a streak of about 20 breakfasts in a row at our favorite place (Villa Basque Cafe and Deli), we picked The Cracker Box for our family of four. Even though it seems a little small and cramped for our comfort level, after so many times driving by and seeing diners waiting in the entry and spilling out onto the sidewalk. This usually means (1) you'll have to wait a while, but (2) the food is worth the wait. So it wasn't surprising that the the entry way was jammed when we arrived. Normally a restaurant has a hostess with a clipboard or sign to seat yourself, etc., but there after we waited a while, we didn't see any attempts made to determine who was to be seated next. We were barely even greeted. Anyway, the staff looked busy and rushed around chaotically with several tables empty and uncleared. I would say our comfort and enjoyment level at this point was pretty low but we waited patiently and were seated eventually. Onto the food. The offerings didn't seem too diverse. There were a few standard breakfasts on the menu, including maybe eight types of omelets, pancakes, and french toast. Also on the menu were burgers and fries. I ordered for a bacon, tomato, spinach and swiss omelet, which was not very flavorful despite the grilled tomato and swiss cheese. The swiss cheese was uneven, and you could tell a bite with cheese was more flavorful than a bite without it. I was surprised that inside the folded omelet was a strip of bacon, darkly cooked and dry, not the melt-in-your-mouth crumbly bacon normally put inside omelets. Therefore, not every bite of the omelet had bacon. The potatoes were red potatoes, skin-on, and boiled or baked and then sliced and mixed with tomato. But they but did not seem to be fried at all. The texture was very watery and mushy, not crisp or smooth. Furthermore, Oddly, the potatoes did not appear to be seasoned in the least so lots of salt and pepper were required, but I really couldn't find enjoyment in them. The rye toast fortunately was buttery and sweet. My spouse ordered a nicely flavored feta, olive, tomato and spinach omelet. I wish I had ordered this. The olives had a lot of flavor, more than the olives you find in the grocery store, and the quantities of feta and tomato looked generous. The children were happy with a burger (which was formed by hand, not a hockey puck burger from the freezer of some food delivery service) and fries, and the other child had a short stack of pancakes (2) thick and fluffy looking, and as large as a dinner plate across. The coffee with cold cream and orange juice were very good, freshly squeezed. Maybe the owners read Yelp because absolutely nothing on the menu was greasy or glistening at all. In fact, based on the lack of seasoning and frying of the potatoes, I would say they should use some butter and fry their potatoes and not serve sliced boiled potatoes without seasoning them. Really. The place smelled like freshly brewed coffee not of grease. I think some of the older reviews are not relevant at this time (at least in the breakfast crowd). read more

Despite reading all the favorable reviews, my wife and I were disappointing. The quality of the food didn't appear to be great and the place was not very cleanly. read more

I have been coming here, before Yelp was even born. The food is consistently good, the cost is reasonable. Sometimes there is a line, but it is always worth the wait. I love the coffee, and the portions are perfect. Parking is easy, and the staff is very friendly. AAA gave this place great reviews, and I think that they were spot on with their impression. read more

This place so delicious! My husband was skeptical when we first drove up but I'm so glad we stayed. They were great with my small kids. It was fun to have kids pancakes with Mickey Mouse faces on them. The strudel was so good and you could tell it was made from scratch. The fresh orange was a great added bonus. My husband enjoyed his chicken fried steak. read more

Cracker Box Restaurant - Pancake - American Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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My only problem with this place is that it's not closer to my house! The service was excellent, but not hovering or overbearing. The orange juice was delicious, the coffee smooth. I ordered the Twisted Monte Cristo, which was a special of the day. They don't deep-fry their MC, it's more like French toast. It had a bacon-chipotle spread that was amazing (& I am not a chipotle fan usually). The battered onion rings were delicious. The restaurant is clean. I will definitely visit here again! read more

Only place in Carson that knows how to make lightly scrambled eggs. Best eggs I've had pretty much ever.

The Cracker Box is always great! Always excellent when I go and good local feeling. This time around we picked up a group order for our crew at work and some of them haven't been there yet. They were very impressed and pleased with the food that they'll be going to the Cracker Box now too. Thank you and keep up the good work! Shout out to Siovhan, you're the best! read more

Cracker Box Restaurant - Lunchtime from the Cracker Box!!! - American Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

By far the best breakfast in town. Cooks there are extremely good at making food also very kind. Love going in there and sitting down at the breaKfast bar and watching my fresh meal being made right in front of me by the best cooks in carson. I highly recommend there breakfast omelet and bacon. If you haven't tried Cracker box I highly recommend this place for anyone who likes fresh food. read more

First time here! Absolutely amazing food! Very tasty and hearty portions! Excellent service. The Cracker Box is a must try place to eat! read more

Cracker Box Restaurant - Chili cheese omelet with country potatoes. - American Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Great little throwback greasy spoon -- it's literally a tiny box of a building sitting on the street corner. Once inside, it's all black-and-white tile & vinyl booths, with a menu to match, eggs & pancakes & other old-school breakfast fare. The sandwiches are supposed to be good, too, but I never ventured away from the breakfast chow. I ordered the potatoes (homestyle, FTW) with sausage gravy, and that could have been a meal just by itself... there is a TON of sausage in that gravy! Cash only, don't try to use your debit card here, but there's an ATM by the door. It gets crowded on the weekend, but well worth the wait. read more

I travel frequently for work and try to find non-chain dining options. I much prefer to patronize established family owned businesses with character. While in Carson City recently some co-workers and I had lunch at the Cracker Box. What a quaint slice of Carson City history! Excellent selection on the menu and old fashioned service. I had fried oysters with sides of onion rings and creamy coleslaw. My friends had BLT and Club sandwiches. They both raved about their lunches. My oysters were perfect as well as the sides. If you are looking for great food with warm and charming atmosphere the Cracker Box hits a home run. read more

Great little place, clean, friendly and attentive. My breakfast was just well executed. read more

Cracker Box Restaurant - Breakfast, fast, delicious cooked by a friendly cook and served by an equally friendly waitress. - American Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

This is the go to place for breakfast. The specials are great, and Adam is a master chef. I'm never disappointed. I recommend the huevos rancheros. read more

I deviated from my usual spinach, black olive and feta so that I could have a broader spectrum and ordered the chili cheese omelette with onions and a side of sour cream. Now I am faced with having to choose between the two and I did it to myself. If you like chili (I think homemade), gooey melty cheese and a generous handful of onions all crammed into and over an omelette, this is the one for you. It was so good I didn't want to stop eating it but halfway through I had to ask for a box~this thing is huge. They also brought a container of sour cream that I swear was half a pint and I think I was charged .75 cents! I love this place...I just wish the seating wasn't so elbow-to-elbow. Still, totally worth it every single time. read more