Had breakfast this morning in Dunn NC. First the table was dirty and sticky. Asked waitress to clean table. She got a wet cloth and cleaned table and then gave us a dry cloth and told us to dry. Ok. Then she brings our coffee and this is what 2 cups looked like when we received them. Lipstick on our coffee cups she brought out. I asked for manager and he came out and said I'm sorry that they are very busy. Are you kidding me. That's your excuse for dirty sticky table and especially coffee cups with lipstick on them from prior customers. I would be ashamed to call this a responsible manager. Terrible experience and we won't be returning. Patty Barbour. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Dirty coffee cup brought to us with lipstick from prior customer. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunn, North Carolina

I was shocked, I'm not saying the food was a smash hit but I was pleasantly surprised with my meatloaf, dumplings, okra, hasbrown casserole, and sweet tea. Service was exceptional and the price was just right. read more

Went here on Saturday June 21st 2025 with my parents for a much needed breakfast. We arrived at just about opening time, and the door was open, and customers were ready to be served. Also, this is our first time at this location, and pretty much set up the same as other cracker barrels. The host stand was in the far left, and the restrooms were to the far right-- and they were very clean as we used them too. We were sat immediately by a host, and taken care of by a nice server. Oh and side note: there was dirty tables with dishes but they were immediately cleaned up shortly after we sat down. Server was very pleasant and we started with 3 waters, and 3 coffees. Server was great at refilling coffees and making sure that we were taken care of. For entrees, we tried the cinnamon rolls, which were okay. I ordered the chocolate chip pancakes with sausage. Oh and special kudos to this server who knew that this breakfast comes by itself, or with a meal. I got it by itself with a side of impossible sausage my parents both got strawberry pancakes with bacon and an egg cooked over easy. Food came out in a timely manner and was very enjoyable. I enjoyed most of my food, and my parents did too. Paid the check via a credit card and left a cash tip. Will definitely come back if we are in the area! read more

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Our server was great, the kitchen... that was the struggle. The hostess was great. She was kind and sat us in 20 mins during a slightly busy lunch. Once seated, our server came within 2 minutes to take our drink orders and promptly brought them. A few minutes later she came by to take our order The kitchen, this is the issue. Why did it take over 20 minutes for an order of the cheddar bites? I don't understand that. Why did it take over 45 minutes for our entrees? Meatloaf and a burger... come on. The kitchen needs to get their life together because Moonrunners is right across the street along with other eateries. read more

What can I say about an all time fav but the food never disappoints me. It's good old country food that warms the heart and belly! The service we had was great! It was full and very busy and we were seated rather quickly. The ambiance here is old things and I'm just mesmerized by things in here. Our food came out hot and as always the table here is filled up with goodness to eat lol Our server kept the coffee and drinks coming without being asked. I love when this happens! The staff was amazing as always. They also have a country store which I can't help but get a few candies in here.. candles , aprons , toys, little bit of local things and more. read more

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Valentine's meal this visit. Buy 2 certain entrees and enjoy a free dessert. They've changed the menu again. We just beat the crowd, and service was perfect. Didn't wait too long between 'courses'. Beverages are always good, fresh brewed tea, including unsweetened. Hot, fresh biscuits while we waited for entrees. We enjoyed the roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a new trio entree that included sirloin beef tips with garlic butter sauce, fried shrimp, and grilled or fried chicken tenders, sides were macaroni and cheese and broccoli. Shrimp was just ok. there was too much breading. After pulling the breading off, I found small shrimp inside. No dipping sauces were offered for the shrimp or chicken tenders. I asked for hot sauce and blue cheese to make my own dip. Grilled tenders are small, similar to what you have on a salad, but were moist and seasoned well. Sirloin, not my favorite cut, was surprisingly tender and tasty with the garlic butter sauce. We chose the complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca Cola cake to share. It is accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Excellent portion for sharing, and oh, so rich. You must order some coffee or milk to enjoy it. Whew! We've narrowed it down to this location of the three close to us because it's consistently good from start to finish. read more

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The wait was 15 minutes but our table was ready pretty quick. We were ready to order just because we knew what we wanted. Our server didn't even wait on us. She took our order and then it is was the hostess who checked on us. My order was wrong and honestly was not good. The grilled chicken was wet and had no flavor. We did not receive biscuits/cornbread. We barely got refills. It was the hostess that brought us our check. read more

We always stop at Cracker Barrel - Dunn, NC on our travels and have never had a bad experience. 5/30 I had a concern and was pleasantly surprised when the manager on duty came to talk with me. It was 8:00 p.m. and they had a busy evening but he made sure I felt valued, addressed the mistake, and even comped me on my dinner. He said he wanted to hear from his customers and so I strongly recommend his store: 539. Thank you for being attentive and customer centered. Julie read more

Traveling 8 hours from Maryland to South Carolina with 2 kids under 8, we needed a break. Our waitress was so kind and understanding of our boys who had extra energy after being in the car for 5 hours. Food was delicious! read more

I stopped at this Cracker Barrel while traveling for business. You never know what you are going to get when you enter each distinct Cracker Barrel. However, the rustic, country-style decor is always charming, and the old-fashioned store is fun to browse. Our server was friendly, but the wait time for our food was longer than expected, and a few small requests were overlooked. I ordered the Country Fried Chicken, which was good and crispy, with the white gravy adding some moisture. The eggs were overcooked, and the hashbrown casserole was the highlight--cheesy, creamy, and satisfying. The biscuits were warm, buttery, and fluffy. The restaurant was clean, though some tables needed more attention. Overall, Cracker Barrel offers a cozy ambiance and friendly service, but the long wait times and uneven food quality make it an average dining experience. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunn, North Carolina

Cracker Barrel food is Cracker Barrel food, the same at pretty much every location, so this is where service plays a large role. Every time I've been to this location, portions of what I've ordered have been forgotten... I mean every single time I've been here. The more frustrating part is how few and far between the wait staff come to check on you and/or actually bring you things you've asked for or been waiting on. If you're in a rush, I wouldn't eat here, but if you're feeling particularly patient, it's not a bad spot. Another thing many people, including myself, do not appreciate is flirty wait staff and cashiers. Just do your dang job, we're just here to eat! read more

The food is very tasty but you get Less food for the money, which were never big servings to begin with. We go eat here, and then my husband still comes home afterwards and makes a sandwich or two, because he's still hungry. It Makes no sense to pay to eat when I still have to cook at home, so we stopped coming. read more

Worst service we ever had there. waited about 30 minutes for just bread Got our food later just didn't taste like Cracker Barrel's food. Two small pieces of catfish the one good things we had my husband grill chicken was tender and delicious. Turnips green seem different too much grease in green beans. Very disappointed read more

i have never been in a c.b. this good. morgan our go to girl was fabulous. the food was perfect, she made sure, her laughter and well being was contagious. we spoke to the mgr to be certain he was aware. thank you for a great visit, see you again read more

We were looking for a lunch spot and decided to stop here. The food was surprisingly pretty good and the service good as well. I've been to a couple other stores in this chain, but the food at this one seemed better than the others. read more

We arrived about an hour before closing on a Tuesday and had a large party--11 people. They were busy at 8pm, but we were able to all be seated together after about a 30 minute wait. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. The kitchen was slow and out of so many things, such as lettuce greens, smoked Turkey, (no salad for me), pinto beans, fried okra, hash-brown casserole, and fried apples. I ended up with an overcooked tough cheese burger that was cold. The pancakes got high reviews. It's probably best to order what they do best--breakfast! The fresh fruit, pineapple and black berries, was great. Not many vegan options for one of us. He ended up with French fries and black coffee. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Dining room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunn, North Carolina

The hostess ignored our request for a high chair so we had to find one for ourselves. The restroom smelled like sulfur to the point we were almost gagging. The other person told the hostess and she said she was aware of the smell but didn't seem to care. Once at the table: we ordered our drinks and asked for a few minutes to check out their new specials. The server brought the wrong drink, and said he'd take it away when he brought the new one, but didn't. We tried to flag him down to tell him the soda was just soda water but he ignored us and checked on his other tables and never came back to us. He The food was not to the quality I have to love at Cracker Barrel. The steak tips were soaked in garlic and the hash brown casserole was burnt on the outside and cold in the middle (like it had been reheated). We told our server about this and how it was not edible. The county fried steak was greasy to the point that when I cut it it grey grease came out and was mixed with mealy tasting meat. The gravy and mashed potatoes were super thick. The best part of the meal was the side salad which is pretty sad. read more

We did go in at 9:30 an they close at 10....We were traveling an not familiar with the area an figured Cracker Barrel always has good food...however this was not the case. Service was very long...but it was slightly busy. The food was really a No go. The carrots were cold, and the mashed potatoes are supposed to be white not brown and they had a thick film over them and I did not order gravy. If you're not going to serve quality food then maybe shorten the menu after certain time. To say the least if I'm the area again, would go elsewhere. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Side of Mashed Potatoes & 2 sides of carrots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunn, North Carolina

I had a good visit to this Cracker Barrel. My waitress was in training and very friendly and did a great job. She went out of her way to make sure I had everything I needed. I liked that this Cracker Barrel brought the bread out before the entree. I prefer the cornbread to the biscuit but was just brought biscuits. Apple butter was provided as well as jam and butter. I ordered the chicken pot pie and a sweet potato both were good and the portions were bigger than I could finish. read more

I ordered the new chicken signature sandwich and while eating it the chicken was rubbery, hard, and weird. The tots were very soggy which I understand since they have Casserole in them but they were very oily. Otherwise service was fine but very disappointed since I do like to come here every once in a while. read more

The Establishment was very clean and the staff were very friendly the food choices were very plentiful I chose the grandma sampler Breakfast Platter. I also enjoy the biscuits with the apple butter and those small servings of syrup that they offer. I enjoy playing the triangle game on the table often leaving four pieces every time read more

We normally love Cracker Barrel, and stop during road trips. For this location, please, save yourself the trouble--just keep on driving to the next one, as the service and management here are atrocious. Quick stop for a road trip meal? Not here. We stopped on on a Tuesday night at 5:35pm for a meal for 4 and were not able to get out til 7:26pm. (We were seated at 6pm, received our food at 6:58 (yes, and hour later!!). So basically a "short stop" that took 2 HOURS! It took us 30 minutes to be seated, then the server, Miguel D, took FOREVER to come over to take our drink order, then FOREVER to return for our meal order-- and that was just to place the order! At the 40 minute mark (by this time, I was timing it), I finally had to ask him if he was going to bring the biscuits included with our meal. When they finally did come, there was no apple butter and he had not offered it, so I had to seek it out at the kitchen entrance. Maybe we could understand how slowly Miguel moves, if he were older, but this guy is maybe 20? From time of seating: - 45 minutes until biscuits arrived (and we had to request them, even though three of our meals indicated biscuits). 45 minutes of sitting there, not a crumb to eat. - 58 minutes until the food came. 58 minutes! at a Cracker Barrel! We ordered chicken and dumplin's, soup, some sides, and fish. 58 minutes! from time of seating! For food that is basically already cooked!! except the fish, which, even if not cooked already, takes all of 5 minutes for something that thin! You might say "oh they were busy"--but they were not--a full room was empty. The waiter, Miguel D, was just slow as molasses. Sooooooo slowwwwww. Did I mention slow? The incompetence as a server was made further obvious when Miguel handed one of our party the broccoli dish without warning her it was scalding hot. She dropped it to the table, it was so hot. He didn't notice (apparently) and walked away, as broccoli fell to the floor. Some people should just not be waiters, just don't have the talent or skill or instinct for it, and this is one of those cases. It's really the general manager's responsibility to recognize and rectify this, not simply let it continue so you have a warm body in the role. Even though we were tired and ready to leave, we decided to bring it up to the manager, Mark, because as managers we appreciate the chance to rectify a situation. We asked Miranda to get the manager. 10 minutes later, no manager. We finally sought her out. She said "you want me to get the manager?" (um, yes, which is why we asked you earlier and you said you would). We have no idea why she did not go get him the first time. Mind boggling. "He is in the back of the kitchen." When Manager Mark finally emerged from the kitchen, he was absolutely no help whatsoever. Saw no problem with the slow as molasses waiter, blamed it all on covid (please--no one in this restaurant was wearing a mask, and you're trying to tell me covid is a concern for people here?). Covid is a tired, lame excuse for egregious mismanagement. Mark offered no compensation for our miserable experience, only excuses. But he did give us the joy of writing this review, so that others can be forewarned. Just avoid this one and choose the one 10 minutes down. Save yourself a couple of hours! read more

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Not the best timing. It took 45 minutes for our order that we called in. They quoted us 10-15 minutes. It was very simple order- a breakfast sandwich and scrambled eggs with bacon. The food wasn't the warmest when we received it, as if it was sitting there for quite a while. We finally found out they had no biscuits when inquiring multiple times on why it was taking so long. Really dissatisfied and Disappointed with this location. There were a ton of workers in the front of the store and probably not enough workers in the back. It took my husband to continuously inquire to have them easily throw corn bread in our box instead of biscuits. But, then the rest of our food was not very warm due to the wait.... no apology or anything offered for our wait. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunn, North Carolina

We love stopping at Cracker Barrel on road trips because the kids are happy to already know what to expect, and I like to try new things. Generally, it's this predictability and consistency that makes Cracker Barrel restaurants so appealing to us. This one had the typical set up, and the staff were courteous and friendly as always. However, the wait time for our food was long, and they seemed maybe understaffed or something. It took a good 30 minutes to get pancakes, eggs, and oatmeal. Every server was hustling around, so it's not that they weren't movin' fast enough. Again, it wasn't a *bad* experience and no one was rude or anything. Just not our best Cracker Barrel visit. Usually I'd rank CB a 5 star experience. Oh, just for fun: there's a super creepy painting of a baby on one of the walls. See if you can find it! ;) read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - See if you can find this awesome painting of a baby staring at you while you eat. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunn, North Carolina

Cracker Barrel just isn't the same no more! Food is as good as it use to be! I don't even go to any of them no more!

First time trying this place and disappointed to say the least....ordered takeout and found a big piece of plastic in my grits. Couldn't stomach to even try the other food I ordered. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunn, North Carolina

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When you order any food on the menu, please ask the Server to make sure the food you decide to order. They have it in stock. My husband and I have visited many times and the food we ordered they did have. When you do get your food most of the time, the food is good. read more

This is very disappointing. I ordered a to-go meal. The mashed potatoes were hard. I could literally pick it up and hold it with 2 fingers. The meatloaf was dry. There was nothing fresh about this meal. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunn, North Carolina

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I always love a good Cracker Barrel! This location was better than usual. Being a Friday during Lent, I ordered the coastal sampler with fried fish and fried shrimp. My food was perfectly cooked and very tasty. Our waitress, Victoria, was outstanding! Very friendly and helpful with everything. She kept our drinks full without asking once. A great experience and a great lunch. read more

From start to finish, my family had a wonderful experience last night! With my sister recently moving to Dunn, we decided to check out the cracker barrel as it is so close to her new home. I have never been to a cracker barrel before, so this was my first visit, and I was left extremely happy! As A party of 7 (5 adults and 2 kids), we were greeted by an excellent server and his trainee (he will make a wonderful addition to your team). Both men were pleasant and on top of their section. Drinks and biscuits were brought out very quickly, as well as our order being taken and delivered to our table...I was able to try a little bit of everything, as the portions are generous and my family are good sharers...omg is everything delicious! My dish was the lemon pepper trout and the flavors were spot on with the fish being cooked perfectly. The kids both had the fruity pebble pancakes (my nephew gave me a bite as well), and boy does that bring back some childhood memories! They even give you your own little syrup bottle! Mom and dad both had the roast beef, which they thoroughly enjoyed, and my sister and bro in law both had the sampler...I'm not a huge ham person, but they loved it...that meatloaf though! What flavors and tenderness! All the sides were excellent as well...YUM for chicken and dumplin's (my first time trying), creamy and cheesy Mac n cheese, slaw, streaks fries, hash casserole...each was a hit! That loaded sweet baked potato w the roasted giant marshmallow, candied nuts, and syrup was incredible! I subbed a side for a salad, and it was a really nice size loaded w all the toppings you'd expect (and lots of them!). Top notch service, delicious food, friendly staff...made our dinner very memorable. As for the store, it is filled with so many wonderful and different items! I walked around shopping and finding little treasures for a nice amount of time...definitely can find great gifts, things for your home, even cute apparel, jewelry, and holiday decorations! The shop staff were so sweet and helpful too! I ended up getting my nephews each a baby yoda spinner watch, an awesome pair of salt & pepper shakers (my sister collects them), both my mom and sister cute wooden signs, and my dad a really nice manicure set (for traveling). Great gift ideas and everyone loved them as they're not something you find anywhere and they're quite thoughtful... This cracker barrel offers a really great experience for an exceptional price! read more

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I never thought a CB could mess up fried chicken bit mine was a ton of coating and very little chicken.

I just moved to Sampson county and this was near my new home. My 3 cousins helped me move so I decided to take them out to eat. Everyone's food was over cooked, rubbery and hard. I have been to many other locations but this one is the worst. I'll never go back!!! It's terrible because I love this place and employees ruin a business. Whoever was the cook that day should be fired!!! I paid $80 for 4 people and we didn't even enjoy the food. We all got different dishes and no one enjoyed it. I wish I saved the receipt, took photos and told s manager. I did tell the cashier but I doubt she told anyone. I hope this place hires better people and the food is cooked properly. I may try it again and let you know how the food is next time. read more

When on the road, you can't beat a meal at Cracker Barrel. I have been to many around the country and they have all been consistently good. When you need a break from the road, this is a guaranteed win. read more

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Had a great experience, food was excellent and came out on time. Our server I believe her name was Zoe was extremely polite, and overall the environment of the restaurant is very calming would 100% recommended read more

Good service food sucked tho! Mac and cheese was so dry and oily. When we told them they said that's "southern Mac and cheese" no ma'am no it's not. Carrots were mushy and the pot roast you get a ton of gravy and 1 small slice of pot roast. Other then the food the service was great. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Dry, burnt Mac and cheese from Cracker Barrel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunn, North Carolina

The meatloaf is always a feel good meal. Their mashed potatoes are not my favorite. They tend to be lumpy and dry. I love the beans and greens with cornbread. The server made sure that we had our food and our drinks. The ambiance is always fun because it depicts life in a country atmosphere and it is fun to see the older photos and advertisements. Never a bad meal at Cracker Barrel. It is hard to not find some candy or other items in the store. Great place to go. read more

The food is always very good and comforting. Good old country cooking. Very consistent no matter where is located read more

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This review is for this location only. This was the first Cracker Barrel I've ever been to and I had a pleasant experience. The atmosphere was laid back and casual. The staff was friendly and approachable. I also loved the kitschy decor in the dining area. Bonus points for their retail section because they carry a lot of cool stuff. Honestly, the food here is only okay, nothing special, and as expected for a large chain restaurant. Overall, the food tasted a little bland. I did like their very generous portion sizes. Another plus is that for the amount of food you receive, the price is really affordable. Based on food alone, I would have originally given this place about 3.5 stars, but since our server was awesome and service was very good, I rounded up on my review. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Fried Chicken Livers, Hashbrown Casserole, Turnip Greens - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dunn, North Carolina

This place is right off the highway and serves all your typical old time favorites and country meals. I have gone for both dine and carry out at this location and the food has always been well prepared. They have always remembered all my to go items including utensils and extra sauce. I am disappointed they took the ribeye off the menu but there are several other options that are also great. The only complaint I have is that you can not use a gift card to order online and the food is typically never ready at the time they say it will be. read more

The staff here was extremely friendly, polite, and helpful, and the food and atmosphere was great at usual. Out of all the Cracker Barrel locations I've been to, this is probably my favorite. read more