The food was really good especially the salmon, BUT the breakfast that I had the strawberry cream cheese pancake thing was messy and I didn't really like it :( . I also really liked how they served their root beer in bottles and you get a glass cup to chip your tooth with like me :). I really like the aesthetic of the store though like the old western vibe with the store was so cute. Both times I went the servers were really nice. read more

Had breakfast with some girlfriends last week and Piper was our server. She was helpful, prompt and friendly. We love meeting there and getting one of the large round tables. Thank you Piper for being so good to us ! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Country ham biscuits with a side of gravy - American Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Our server, Paige greeted us and took our drink order. She was friendly and accommodating. I ordered the Pot Roast with Dumplins and macaroni and cheese. It was delicious! It is why I come here. The Pot Roast is tender and flavorful. The Dumplins were hot and tasty. I really liked their macaroni and cheese too. Of course, you are offered a choice of biscuits or cornbread. My family really enjoyed their meals too. It was a wonderful dining experience! read more

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Very cute store where I bought a few mini spice shakers. The food was all very generous portions. The biscuits were so good and came with our meals. The meatloaf looked very dry, but actually was quite moist and delicious. The chicken and dumplings were just okay; I prefer the dumplings that are like a ball and smaller pieces of chicken. The fried chicken was just okay as well. I got the 3 entrees and 3 sides, and the Mac and cheese, hash brown scramble, and cinnamon apples were all pretty good. The staff was all very friendly. My husband got the steak fries and hush puppies which were decent. Overall, it was a decent meal for the price and portions! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Large serving of hot fried chicken with sides - American Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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This location requires quite a few turns but is worth the mapping out. It was late, and Cracker Barrel was open offering something beyond the standard late night bites. I appreciate the all day breakfast menu, but was tempted by their dinner sampler options - going with the 2 meals (Meatloaf and Dumplings) but 3 sides. I was not expecting it to be so large for the price! In fact all the portions were very generous in our party. Despite the layer hour everything tasted freshly prepared and the service was just as welcoming as it is during the day. Our server was attentive, and even offered us waters to go which was much appreciated. I don't usually go for the dinner options, being a breakfast lover especially outside of typical breakfast hours, but after this experience I'm eager to try more of the dinner options. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Obligatory bathroom photo - American Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

the restaurant was hot, food came out not as ordered and when asked to correct new food never made it back out for a 13 breakfast unacceptable read more

The server was excellent and the food is always good . I love shopping in the store they have such cute items . We will always return to Cracker Barrel ! Our new date spot ‍. read more

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We were driving from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville today and decided to stop here for some breakfast. There were a few people in front of us in line but we were then seated. The restaurant was pretty full. The menu offered about a dozen different breakfast items. They start serving lunch at 11. I had the bacon and egg breakfast casserole. It was good and also came with two biscuits. My husband had the grandma special. It came with 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, ham and one other side. He chose cinnamon apples. We both enjoyed our meals. Service from Tiffany was friendly and good. They also have a store with many items to buy. read more

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I love Cracker Barrel! I got the pot roast meal and it was just delicious! I am disheartened they changed the decor inside but it is more open and brighter inside, the service is always friendly and I will always be going back! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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Food is okay, no idea why they don't have waffles and I think they need to offer home fries, like fried potatoes as opposed to just hashbrowns. Prices are pretty standard. Service is usually above average. My main gripe is as a customer, front parking lot is always full. Being there several times over the last couple months, I get there before they open and all the employees cars are parked up close to the building. I usually count about 8 cars. They should be parking in back. I really like the new lighter, white paint, looks a lot brighter! read more

Meowdy y'all! Had a great time, very impressed with the large portions and fast service. Thankfully this location retains the classic old logo. Hoo boy don't get me started on that new woke logo!! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

The food is so good! You don't leave hungry that is for sure! Our server Brianna was very friendly and attentive. We arrived at 4:30 so it wasn't as busy as usual so the food appeared quickly. The. Restaurant was recently redone so bright and cheery! The General Store has unique gift items and lots of candy. I recommend Cracker Barrel! read more

Terrible be careful, the food cant trust anyone there. A few waitresses are great won't say any names. However the management is a joke. The food if you don't have it remade most of the time it's terrible read more

All BADDD the Turkey Diner was overcooked and they did nothing to correct, but gave another plate that went from terrible to bad. The restaurant have a physical upgrade, but failed to keep the old cooks or upgrade the cooks. The place looks good, but the food plummeted please do not cook good for some and take our money to give us nasty food. This restaurant has taken a dive. It looks nice, but what happened to the food/cooks. read more

First time at a Cracker Barrel and this location had it organized and the food was good (but necessarily great) food. I had the meatloaf w/ Cole slaw, and fried okra. The wife had her plate, of whatever it was, and we split a side of onion pedals. I enjoyed my selections, at this location, enough to give it a 4 star rating. My wife is a better cook and I would prefer her meatloaf over this one, but it was still tasty. The service was very good and we enjoyed our time chowing down here. read more

Delicious comfort food. Had chicken fried steak and veges with sweet tea. Lively atmosphere and attentive service. Light as air biscuits complete with butter and fancy jam. Cheeseburger with thick fries amazing. Enuf to take Home for 2nd meal which is nice. read more

Should be ZERO stars. We sat down. Saw our waitress chatting with customers already served. Ok. She looked at us. Not a word. Ok. Stopped by another table of people eating. Ok. The table next to us was bussed and people sat down as we still waited. Then their server came to them. No sign of our server. We got up and left. It's nice to be chatty. It's not appropriate to ignore your customers until you decide to get around to them, especially when diners coming in after them get served. read more

We frequently go to Cracker Barrel when on road trips as these restaurants tend to be located near freeways. The Cracker Barrel in Lakeland was chosen on our drive because it was located where we thought we wanted to take a break from driving. The service was lovely, but the whole dining area had a foul smell, like they used the same mop from the bathrooms. Gross. The food was standard Cracker Barrel food, and everyone was happy with his/her order. I love the country ham with fried okra (well, theirs was a little soggy) and the turnip greens. The ham eaten with a biscuit is carby, salty heaven. read more

We entered this location and were promptly greeted at the hostess stand and we seated right away. It too a few minutes for the server to come over and we were able to give our drink order and also our preferences for the Biscuits and Corn Bread to be brought out right away..she came back and brought our drinks and no Biscuits,etc. took out order, everyone around us was getting their baskets except us...we had been on the road and had not eaten Breakfast or Lunch, or we would not have cared...she came back with the meals and the bread at the same time, very busy with the table next to us visiting with them, sheist have known them, did not check back until around 10-15 minutes later. Hash Brown Casserole was cold when served, she brought our another when she finally came over to check on us, everything else was ok. The checkout app did not work and there were around 25 people deep, no exaggeration on paying in the line, cashier's trying to upsell, etc. when there was this long line, do better, fix your payment app, some of us have loves and do not have time to wait for almost 20inites in line after our meal to pay..two cashiers and super slow...the best part of coming here was looking in the store.... read more

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This was the worst CB experience we've ever had. The changes to the floor plan have definitely hurt the vibe here. They're clearly trying to maximize floor space. We felt like we were bumping elbows with the people next to us. The new traffic pattern for seating and the payment counter causes nothing but chaos. It was poorly thought out if at all. The new deco is ok but it has taken away the "country comfort" feel. Our server was nice but the service was very slow and all the food was undercooked. We heard about three other servers apologizing to their customers about the crowding and the extended wait for orders. We have been coming here for years but I doubt we'll be back to this location. There's too many small business cafes and establishments that care more about their customers vs making money by filling floor space. read more

My husband and I took our daughter and grandson out for breakfast. I was sitting at the table, I leaned forward and when I leaned back my shirt stuck to the side of the table. Apparently there was jelly on the side of the table. My husband flagged down a waitress and they cleaned off the jelly. A few minutes later a manager named Kevin came to our table and apologized and told me to pick out a shirt from the store it would be on him. Honestly I was caught off guard. I have never had a manager go above and beyond like Kevin did. I picked out a shirt and he told us the next time we stop in to let him know and he would come out and chat with us. I worked in customer service for 22 years so I have a good idea what excellent customer service is. Thanks so much for the excellent customer service Kevin can't wait to see you again. read more

Outstanding food. Anastasia is one of the best servers I have ever had. A wonderful meal. Fireplace was burning to warm up the restaurant as it's pretty cold today. read more

Priced too high. Bacon quality is not what it used to be, pancakes are way too thick. The country fried steak is still good. We want be going as often. read more

Half of us didn't eat, we just went there for a nice place to talk, but we were well looked after all the same. At a time when establishments are clamping down on the privileges of customers who don't pay enough, out table lowered the average revenue per seat/hour and yet our teas were topped off, we always had enough hot coffee, and that clearly helped along a great conversation between folks getting to know each other. Thanks for the same warm welcome I always get when I come to drown myself in biscuits and gravy. read more

terrible service, food cold, less food and biscuits are small now. Not going back. just punkin pie desserts and no choice of sides!

This location is one of the better locations in the country. Rocking chairs, plenty of merchandise and souvenirs. The food was still a bit bland tasting ( perhaps because of its clientele with a lot of senior citizens) but the service was fast and friendly. read more

First, for a Sunday earlly afternoon, we were seated quickly, less than 20 minutes wait. The food as always was hot, exactly how you ordered it and the young lady who took care of us was wonderful. Attentive, but not obnoxious. Prices are always good and you don't leave hungry. Besides, there is all that wonderful merchandise to browse through. The only thing I missed were the old fashioned candies like the Mary Jane, peanut butter square candies in a can. The restaurant and store are always spotless! Irene, Lakeland, Florida read more

I love the "NEW LOOK"! I walked in the store and got greeted by Quinn a store representative. She was excellent. I've been going to that store for years and always leave with a smile on my face. However, today was extra special because the store looked more inviting and bright. Of course, I had to purchase another hat!! Please recognize Quinn for her EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!! read more

The food was disgusting and the cookers are a disappointment. They had the bread was supposed to be toast. But it was bread so we got our food for free and the manager pay for our food because it was disgusting and we will never be going there again but the gift shop is good. You should definitely get a bracelet even though the food was disgusting, I wouldn't advise you going to get food. The food was a disappointment and I would never go there again so just to let you know if you go there you're just gonna be having a disappointment on the food read more

Our family has eaten here for years, but this will no longer be on the list of restaurants we choose. We never got the sausage gravy for the biscuits. The hash brown casserole was sent back because it was so disgusting and the replacement was even worse. The bacon was burnt, the regular hash browns were semi burnt. One of us did not order a soda, but the bill for four people averaged out to $17.50 for a very, very bad breakfast. The only positive thing was our server. She was attentive, very kind and sorry for the quality of the food. read more

The food is good but the service is kind of slow. However, if you have specific dietary needs this Cracker Barrel will bring you portions that you did not ask for. For instance, you ask for no gravy with your biscuits and the server brings you gravy anyway. Why can't Cracker Barrel be more responsive to the dietary needs of its customers? Please respect your customers that have specific dietary needs, not bring out portions that are not requested by a customer! read more

Shout out to this Cracker Barrel location in Lakeland! When I first walked in, I have to admit, I was a little put off by what appeared to be a flawed seating system. The wait was about 10 minutes and you had to get a text when your table was ready. After receiving the text I was annoyed to see people who had been behind me in line getting seated before me as I waited politely and patiently to be taken to my seat. So when the mgr, Scott finally came to seat me I was not a happy customer. HOWEVER, the service given to me by Scott and my server Georgia was IMPECCABLE! Georgia had a way of connecting with her customers and totally turning the tide on my dining experience. (Btw, she shared with me that she had been with Cracker Barrel for almost 30 years and was soon retiring... Congratulations Georgia) The food was delish, and all in all I have to hand it to them. They totally turned my frown upside down. read more

Waited 35 minutes and just got drinks and made food order in left and paid the full tab without getting the food because they were just dragging their feet paid the full.bill without getting any food over 28 bucks go somewhere else if you want service high price for a tea and soda read more

This is a very busy Cracker Barrel located right off of I-4 at the entrance to Lakeland. It is nestled within a bunch of hotels and most likely never sees a down time. We arrived at lunch time but there was still plenty of parking (many customers just walk over from the hotels) and we had a good 25 minute wait for a table for two. As busy as they were, we were never neglected and received excellent service. The bathrooms were spotless and well stocked. We were lured here by the billboards advertising the fried chicken and they delivered. Very reminiscent of old style KFC spices from long ago with a good crispy crust. The meat on all the pieces, white and dark, was super moist and not a dry over cooked bit on any of it. The only "complaint" was that the serving was a 4 piece (1/2 chicken). That was a lot and neither of us could eat all that, so we ended up bringing most back with us. I wish they had a way to only order a 1/4 chicken or be able to split a meal. The biscuits, cornbread, and sides were excellent. Fried okra and hash brown casserole always good. Husband tried the new, limited time only, baked beans with bacon. Those were fantastic. Savory with good bacon bits (real not that fake stuff) all throughout and on top. Not sweet at all. Highly recommend. Even though we had to wait, this Cracker Barrel delivered on everything their brand represents. Excellent waitstaff, consistently good food, cleanliness. We were not disappointed and recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

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Since the pandemic, sadly I feel the quality has declined. We stopped for breakfast upon returning from Orlando. Our server was excellent. She was dealing with several tables but she was moving right along. Our food came out fairly quickly and was ok. My grandsons had the chicken and dumplings and they loved it and they are picky eaters. We always enjoy walking around the country store on our way out. read more

I have always been a fan of Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Recently, I have discovered that they are just as good for lunch and dinner. We stopped at this location because it was within walking distance to our hotel. The second evening we went, Chason was our server. He was polite and did a great job of taking care of us. The food came out quickly and was hot. I love that they bring corn muffins and/or biscuits with the meal. The biscuits are my favorite and didn't disappoint. Drinks were refilled promptly. The nice thing about Cracker Barrel is the consistency. The menu is always familiar and the food is prepared pretty standard at each one. Homestyle food that tastes good and fills you up! And, all for a good price. read more

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If this is indicative of how Cracker Barrel's are going to be , then the chain is not going to make it. They now charge 50 cents for a 1 oz serving of apple butter. You can have one butter and one packet of jelly for your biscuit. If you want more, there is an extra charge. I am surprised they didn't charge for the ketchup for the meatloaf. I had the Thursday turkey special. The turkey was dried out and in an odd way, the gravy on top was dried out with a skin top. The okra tasted mushy and lukewarm. The stewed apples were still okay. I would have been better off eating out of the vending machine at our motel. read more

I love Cracker Barrel's pecan pancakes. I wasn't disappointed this time either. Consistent regardless of which one you hit. I love that! Everyone was wearing masks but some of the servers had them under their noses...I know they are uncomfortable but if you don't wear it over your nose, you may as not wear it at all. Other than that, service was good, food was good. It's a Cracker Barrel! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Looks like a Cracker Barrel! - American Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

I got my baby brother shrimp from the kids menu and they didn't even take off the tail?! This is horrible the fish is nasty the stuffed potato and it was horrible . The service was OK but they didn't bring out biscuits like whatt,The ambiance was good it kinda stunk tho read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - American Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

After already having a previous negative experience in the past, we decided to give it one more try as we typically like Cracker Barrel's, but this location has definitely left a negative impact on us . My husband ordered sunny side up eggs only to receive raw undercooked eggs, a rude waitress and manger that blamed it on us for his order type insisting it was cooked properly and then we later found hair cooked into my daughter's pancakes and when I tried pointing it out I was pretty much told there was no possible way but whatever. read more

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