Cracker Barrel Reviews 573

TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.1

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Review summary

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Looking at 95 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant disappointment with the food quality, noting that dishes often tasted bland, cold, or instant, a stark contrast to the old-fashioned cooking they expected. Reviewers frequently mentioned that the menu items had declined, with some favorites being dropped and the overall quality control slipping. The atmosphere and decor changes were also a major point of contention, with many feeling that the company had lost its traditional country charm and now resembled a generic fast-food establishment. Some people were dissatisfied with the service, citing issues like slow response times, unhelpful staff, and even rude behavior from employees. However, some customers also noted positive experiences with specific servers who were friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service, making their visits enjoyable. A few other people also felt that certain locations offered good food and a satisfying experience, despite the general decline reported by others.

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Quality

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

So now that Cracker Barrel has decided to cut their own throat with the now recent updated logo, stripping of Americana Wall Art, and what has become substandard food, I safely state, BYE. Don't prete... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero stars the new CEO will kill this company very fast. Instead of spending tens of thousands of dollars on new logos,store menus, stationary, waitress and waiters uniforms and not to mention the leg... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have severe allergies so I asked my waitress if I can have potatoes without the cheese? Sure it will cost you more. Ok can I trade the regular sausage for turkey sausage? Sure it will cost you more!... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It doesn’t matter what day of the year you go to this company, it is not friendly to any handicap person of any size shape or color. They’re simply are no accommodations for wheelchairs or ambulatory... See more


Company details

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is an American chain of combined restaurant and gift stores with a Southern country theme.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

573 reviews

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Cracker Barrel NO MORE…

So now that Cracker Barrel has decided to cut their own throat with the now recent updated logo, stripping of Americana Wall Art, and what has become substandard food, I safely state, BYE. Don't pretend it's not about woke, when it IS. You've just alienated one of the most loyal customer base in numbers you can't imagine, until you soon feel it. Was a slice, but I'm OUT. Other restaurants I plan to eat at in the future. From someone who doesn't go back on their morals and values.

August 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Casa Grande Location.

Casa Grande Location.
My wife and I have been to Cracker Barrels from Maine to Arizona. It is THE restaurant that we look for when traveling. We love the food, breakfast mostly.
The service, food, and store experience was the BEST we have ever had.
We ordered our meal, it came in a timely manner and was hot. The waitress (Steph) was always asking if we needed anything, when she walked by out table.
It was a first for us, but the Manager was walking around the restaurant asking how everything was.
In most stores we go in, (at Cracker Barrel my wife NEEDS to shop) we never had to look for help. the floor staff was right there asking if you needed anything. They kept an eye on the floor and if you looked like you might have a question, they came to you. You did not have to look for them. The Store manager (Maria) again was walking around the store to assist shoppers or answer any questions about product availability. It was pleasing to go to a store and not have to wait to find out if the product you want is in stock or the display was the last one. Maria KNEW the answer.
Given time, if I could go to the Casa Grande location over the other Phienox area locations I would.

August 10, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

it was my hudband birthday

it was my hudband birthday. we ordered the camp fire meal. we have family. here. we went to pick them it up they didnot even make it. said. we dont have to food. and didnt nake it i have family home waiting. i cant and wont help you. poor poor service. dont you think you coupd have called me. well ummm. im not helping you. they took my money. and have not beennpaid. or even a sorry. i will never go to cracker barrel again

August 10, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst breakfast I have ever eaten

Worst breakfast I have ever eaten, anywhere. Hash browns were half cooked they were at the bottom of pile. It came with scrambled eggs and cheese, cheese was extremely low grade. It also has bacon. How can a restaurant that serves breakfast not offer omelets. Cracker Barrel only deserves O stars not two. It was difficult to force this pig slop down. Don’t waste your time or money. Restaurant visited was in Brookhaven MS.

August 7, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My meal was almost $40 including the…

My meal was almost $40 including the tip... Why do online apps ask for tips? Workers are already getting paid to do their job. They are not serving me or offering exceptional service through an app. That is what I base my tip amount on, However the app asks for a tip....

Anyhow, My meal was almost $40 and one of my side I requested sliced tomatoes. What I received was 2 small pieces of tomato, the butt end, just the butt because it was a sliver of a slice and a small old looking slice that look like it came from a roma tomato (this counted as a side). I also requested sliced onion, what I received was old onions that were dried out and stained with what I am going to assume tomato. I also added a slice of ham to my order which was $6 something. It was dried out and old.
You guys should be ashamed of your selves for letting this poor quality make it to the customer.

July 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service

This was my first time coming to West Monroe, LA and we decided to stop at Cracker Barrel. Our server Denise was exceptionally nice she showed us different things on the menu. She even showed us how to get to different places that were looking for. She made us feel like home and will be looking for her again the next time we come into town.

June 23, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was enjoying my meal witb my family…

I was enjoying my meal with my family then a foul smell lingered... I looked straight across and was shocked to see this small man with really bad teeth and this weird beard..he looked like a gnome. He started laughing and i could smell his breath. It put me off my meal and decided to leave. If any member of staff can see this be warned that the guy is a child predator and a woman abuser. Chance wilkins...he's actually under investigation from fbi & akron pd.

76 Rothrock Loop, Akron, OH 44321-1331

June 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfying experience

Very satisfying experience at the North Myrtle Beach location. Have read about their corporate remake and it’s starting to show. New menu items, good hot biscuits, excellent service by Lauren D. Side dishes heaped full added to the feeling of great value. Serving a generous breadbasket is a keeper idea. Others must agree as they were out of several selections but Lauren handled it well. Overall, great job. They advanced several notches on our “revisit soon” list.

June 18, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I ordered chicken and dumplings

Or I ordered chicken and dumplings, a full order and I had a plate full of just nasty flour dumplings. There was like two pieces of chicken in it. I’ve had it before and it was the same way so I thought I would give it another shot. It was terrible. My waiter was new. Only been there for three days and she really tried so I have nothing against her. I don’t think I’ll probably be eating there again.

June 3, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I haven't been here for about a year

I haven't been here for about a year, I was delighted by my server Belle, in Battle Creek, our food was really good, coffee was excellent. You can always find fault but you can always stay home 🏡. I was happy as a clam to enjoy a great meal... everyone did a great job.... thanks can't wait to try campfire chicken.......

June 3, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish there was a way to give 0 stars

I wish there was a way to give 0 stars. Awful service, the order had to be done from scratch once and amended a few times because they didn't have this and that. Eventually they had taken so long we had to take the food to go and it tasted awful. First time I've ever requested a refund

May 26, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rock Hill Cracker Barrel Review

This review is on the Rock Hill, SC store...and I reached out to the corporate office regarding the following: I had orientation at the Rock Hill, SC, Cracker Barrel Store (CB0160) on Thursday, 05/01/2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. with Suzanne Smith (manager), and was given the option of going home to watch training videos. I was told by Suzanne to just let her know how many hours it took me to perform this task of watching training videos. So, on Friday, 05/02/2025, I was scheduled to work from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., and I let her know at this time that it took me about 5 hours to finish the video training. She informed me that she would enter these hours on my time clock, as I wasn't given my employee card on Thursday, 05/01/2025, and couldn't swipe it for these particular hours. When I finished working at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 05/02/2025, I swiped my employee card and was given a checkout report of 4.10 hours worked for that day. I decided that this job was not for me due to personal reasons, and gave my resignation online to Cracker Barrel on 05/02/2025 around 9:30 p.m. I also advised on my resignation that I would be returning the apron, badge, employee card, etc., that next week. I mailed these through USPS on Tuesday, 05/06/2025. Today, Thursday, 05/08/2025, I see a pending deposit in my bank account from Cracker Barrel for $27.68 on 05/09/2025. I worked 9.10 hours for pay dates from 04/26/2025 - 05/02/2025, which would have been $127.40 gross pay (9.10 hours @ $14.00/hr), which calculates to $115.88 net pay. I'm not sure where the amount deposit of $27.68 came from? If I was only getting paid for 4.10 hours, that would have been $57.40 gross and $53.01 net, according to my calculations after taxes. So, that would mean that Cracker Barrel still owes me $88.20. I received a response from a Charito Suero, who told me the following: "We reached out to the Store, and they have confirmed that the hours that were paid to you were correct at 4.13, they also confirmed that it was for training hours; training hours are paid at Minimum wage of $7.25. This will make the check you received correct, please let us know if you have any questions." I told her that I was not informed that training was at $7.25 at my orientation. I also asked her what happened to the 5 hours it took me to perform the training modules, which would be at the calculation of $7.25 x 5 = $36.35 gross. So, they still owed me this amount for training. I told her if I knew Suzanne Smith was not going to stand by her word regarding entering these particular hours, I would never have consented to perform these tasks at home. I never heard back from anyone regarding this issue. This is not very good business etiquette for CB to treat their employees this way. Cracker Barrel has very bad reviews all across the board from employees and customers in every state. Shame on you, Cracker Barrel!!

May 9, 2025
Unprompted review

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