Food is always good, staff is always chill and pleasant, ambiance is always solid. Favorite road trip stop. Or if I'm just deep in the suburbs, great place to stop. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Romeoville, Illinois

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I stopped in around 4:30 on a Thursday and the restaurant was very quiet, with only a few couples dining. I ordered the Thursday turkey dinner with two additional sides, including one upgraded side. Overall, it was delicious and definitely satisfied my turkey craving. The turkey, dressing, gravy, and warm biscuits were the highlights. The biscuits were soft, fresh, and very tasty. My waiter was sweet, attentive, and efficient, which made for a pleasant dining experience. There were a few things that kept this from being a higher-rated visit. The sweet potatoes barely had any topping, and the mashed potatoes weren't as creamy as I would have liked. The restaurant also could have been cleaner. We had to swat a fly on the windowsill where there was a small cobweb, and toward the end of the meal a Nat appeared around our leftovers. For about $20, it wasn't quite like a homemade holiday turkey dinner, but in today's economy I felt it was a decent value. I left full, satisfied. With a little more attention to cleanliness and a few improvements to the sides , this could easily be a better experience. read more

Some of the best service on the planet. The food was always good here and the ambiance is always like a Cracker Barrel should be like,like at home with the fireplace and the museum decor vibe. I like the new menus too. But their bathrooms are starting to get worse, leaving some trash in the stalls and sinks areas and the immense urine smell and in the stalls read more

I'm going to start out with the bad. The host, Sebastian was cheeky and disrespectful. He called out "Kylee" party of three. I asked my husband if he thought they might mean "Kyle." So my husband called him out on it, and the host laughed it off as my husband says it says right there, "Kyle" the host attitude was not remotely professional. Had I based the whole visit on that one interaction I'd go with zero stars. The server though, she was nice. She got us out refills, was nice, listened, and was soft spoken and friendly. The food came out warm. It was tasty, American food and on the hearty side. The price was also very fair and I think even on the low side. The atmosphere was what I remember it being. Old timer, antiques from wall to wall and overhead. Tons of people eating but not overly packed. Had the host instead been a server I would have just left and eaten elsewhere but overall the food was decent and filling. My suggestion for improving is to better train the host in professionalism and bring out jam with the biscuits. read more

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We've been long time patrons of CB but something here has changed in some of the dishes? And not for the better. The chicken & Dumplings the chx portions are not to the standard quality of meat as has been in past decades. Lots of gravy and hardly any meat. Green Beans had an awful taste to them that I can't explain? Almost metallic. tin taste?? I did have the Homestyle Chicken it was fabulous! Our server was awful I don't know if she was just overly busy but I can't tell you how many times she walked by and didn't collect our dirty dishes. She also kept forgetting our wants- Refills, to go containers, bags. Just not the normal experience we've grown accustomed to forever. read more

I give Cracker Barrel 10 stars I think that's how you read it. I forgot to rate the other two reviews. They have a variety of food and you can eat all you want and you don't have to keep your same plate to give you a new plate. They're always here to fill up your water or whatever you're drinking and I like the atmosphere there they're really friendly and they have good dessert, desserts and for the kids they have ice cream or adults if they like the ice cream read more

Well, after the whole change the logo ordeal, they brought back the one item I enjoyed, eggs in the basket. They seem to not have decent cooks. I've been in twice for it. The first time they didn't serve the dipping disks but a strange shaped and a ball of bread for dipping. My second time the bacon was medium rare and I had ordered crispy bacon. Sent it back and they obviously stuck it in the microwave and overcooked it and the pieces were all curved and crunchy hard vs crispy. One of the eggs were over hard and one over medium after I ordered over easy. Didn't have time to wait for it to be remade. Do better! Server Kimberly's was friendly but never came by with coffee. Watch it, they figure tip suggestion based off the entire bill. Sorry I don't pay a tip on taxed amount. They do have a QR code on the receipt for payment. read more

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My folks used to love taking us to Cracker Barrel, the food and service was always great. Today it was a total disappointment. It started off promising as we were seated, greeted, order taken and got our coffee right away, then it was at least a thirty minute wait for our orders to arrive. I ordered the breakfast casserole and unfortunately it came luke warm and the potatoes were gummy, taste was very bland. My wife ordered the Blueberry pancakes with eggs and bacon that was "ok". We did mention the slow service to the cashier who was very dismissive to our concerns. We do realize that this is Mother's Day weekend, however the restaurant was less than 1/2 full. On a positive note, I signed up for the rewards program and received a free order of Beignets that were served hot and were very good. Overall a very MEH dining experience. read more

Lives up the Cracker Barrel standard. Took my nephews and they are now huge fans. Service and food was good. Every time we have come they are out of something on the menu which is not something I have encountered at other locations. read more

#12/2025 This is still a good cracker barrel they still let your park truck if you want to to eat. Contrary to some of the negative reviews this reflects my visits only I'm still holding it at four stars it hasn't changed for me cuz every time I come in I've always been very satisfied with the food and the service. particular morning on the 21st Friday and February 2025 I sat down was seated immediately it wasn't very crowded and got coffee. Looked at the menu Decide to go with the sunrise value special which is the sunrise pancake special 9.29 It gives you a two pancakes two eggs your choice or two pieces of meat. I went with the pancakes the sausage patties and two egg soft scramble. I also asked for some blueberry syrup on the side cuz I like that Dickinsons brand syrup they use. Cook was bang on this morning! Pancakes with fluffy like cracker barrel should be delicious little crispy on the edge. Eggs for Just Right sausage was piping hot. So keep up the good work at this one I still like it a lot. read more

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The menu changed so 3 of our party no longer could get their old favorites. The service was not good. My order was wrong. The server never mentioned the main meat of my order was out and brought my breakfast out with a pile of meat I didn't want. She never came back to refill the drinks. The manager did nothing to accommodate for the mistake or experience. I paid for the parts I did eat. This used to be one of our favorite breakfast places. This experience soured me from ever wanting to come back to any Cracker Barrel. read more

Our waitress's name was Lexie. She was such a GREAT waitress. Great service and a great personality! We all love our food. I ordered the beef stew, and it was delicious. My only issue was that it was $17/$18 and what you see in regards to the meat was all that was served. I do feel like there should have been a little more meat, 4 small pieces and that was literally it. I don't even eat a lot but I was surprised by the lack of meat. The only reason I wouldn't order this again is because of the meat portion size, but other than that it was full of flavor. Delicious! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Beef Stew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Romeoville, Illinois

Cracker Barrel's offerings were rather ordinary. While the food was satisfactory, it lacked exceptional qualities. Overall, the experience was merely satisfactory. The ambiance was comfortable, but it failed to evoke any remarkable impression. read more

We had such a great experience at Cracker Barrel! Our server, Haley, was absolutely amazing--so friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. She gave the best recommendations and checked on us often without being overbearing. The food was outstanding too--everything came out hot, fresh, and delicious. You can really tell when a team cares about the experience, and this visit definitely showed that. We'll absolutely be back read more

We ordered our Thanksgiving from here this year and it was amazing! So much food that was all delicious. The pickup was nice and easy. The turkey was better done than what we've gotten from other places in the past, and the gravy was great. My favorite sides were probably the mac and cheese, and cranberry sauce/relish. The sweet potato casserole with pecans was a miss - too much lemon zest. The dressing/stuffing thing was also just ok. Of the dessert, the pumpkin pie was my favorite. The pecan was also really good but super sweet (and it takes a lot for me to say that). The cinnamon roll pie was kind of weird - didn't really need the pie crust. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Thanksgiving pies to go - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Romeoville, Illinois

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When you have to wait 20 mins to get seated because there's no hostess and it's completely empty more than one time you come, that's a problem. Then I let the manager know and the younger girl working the desk behind him at the store is laughing. He just walked off and didn't want to hear. Def going downhill! read more

I ordered the Friday fish fry. It came with four small pieces of cod. Seriously not very big at all. I am not a big eater these days and I only eat about half a serving of food. This time I left the restaurant and I was still hungry. This was definitely not a good value as I could have gone to a local fish fry and got way more food. read more

The change in menu isn't too bad I like the Campfire menu. We had to look for a hostess nobody seated anyone for about 15 minutes. The people in front of us a party of 5 found the hostess. My server was great and the food was also. My husband had the chicken fried chicken meal with biscuits and cornbread. I had the chicken campfire meal. Absolutely delicious it took me two tries to eat it all. The ambiance is gone from that place it doesn't exist anymore. No friendly greeting as we had in the past. read more

I had never been to Cracker Barrel and wanted to try some of their blueberry pancakes!!! Upon entering, ( through the little store) it was like stepping back in time. What a fun place!! Old fashioned candy sticks grabbed my daughter's attention!! So much to see there. Almost like being in a quaint little museum!! We were promptly seated in the restaurant - busy for a Saturday afternoon and ordered breakfast. I was really impressed by the fast service. Very polite staff!!! Made it such a pleasant experience. The blueberry pancakes were bursting with juicy, plump, blueberries - and what a nice addition of blueberry syrup with actual blueberries on the side. Scrambled eggs made to perfection with bacon just the way I like it. My first experience will definitely not be my last!!! Loved it. PS SO glad they elected to stay with the "old" logo and not mess with a great tradition!!!! If it ain't broke, don't fix it!! Kudos!!!! A+++++ read more

The place always delivers tasty food. Most of the time, our server does a great job. They have an app where you earn points towards free food or money off in their store. Their store has old fashioned candy and snacks as well as unusual treats. There are also toys and seasonal knickknacks and clothing. In the past couple of years, they've expanded their menu with new items and cocktails. They also have $6 take home preset "meat and side" type of deal. read more

Just ate at the Cracker Barrel everything was good that excellent the service was OK. Prices are OK.

After spending a month in Asia, I really missed American food. So much so that Cracker Barrel sounded like a Michelin bib gourmand and a restaurant that should be a stop wherever you happen to be close to one. I just craved something simple and that happened to be a country fried steak with some green beans and dumplings. I forgot how good the dumplings are here. It had a nice chicken flavor but was squishy and delectable. The country fried steak had ample country gravy and was very tasty as well. I forgot how good the biscuits were too. This really hit the spot and I ate pretty much everything on my plate. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Country Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Romeoville, Illinois

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My son and I went there today. Customer service was pretty good. Our waitress was very polite and friendly. Only downfall was we had to wait a while for our refills even though it wasn't busy at all. I had the chicken fried chicken, Mac and cheese with green beans. Chicken was good not great. It was nice and juicy. Cooked to perfection. Although the gravy didn't have a lot of flavor which made to just good. Wasn't a big fan of the green beans. Again, not a whole lot of flavor. Par at best. Mac n cheese was delicious. Perfectly made and cheese was five stars. read more

New York strip was greasy my wife had we got my dad a shrimp skillet it was disappointing only 5 shrimp

We have been here many time. This past visit yesterday was excellent. Carl our server was fantastic. Really hustling as it was a Sunday at lunch time. Great service and food. We will be back again and again. read more

The food was good but the waitstaff wasn't great. We had to ask for napkins for our appetizer and we didn't have plates or silverware. Some tables had other things on it that our didn't have like little menus. We liked the onion petals and the dipping sauce. They tried to bring the appetizers to the wrong table. I guess it was marked wrong on the ticket. They were good. I tried to ordered the Louisiana-Style Shrimp Skillet and she asked how I wanted my steak. When I got my food it was the Shrimp n' Grits Skillet. It was good but not what I ordered. We had to ask for our drinks to be refilled. The other dish was the Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout. Our waitress said it came with 3 sides. When we got it she brought out two. We asked for the 3rd one because we thought it came with it. We were charged for it when we got our bill. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Romeoville, Illinois

I ordered coffee and the Uncle Herschel breakfast . My coffee was warm and I had to get the server to bring a new cup. She said she thought it was warm. So why serve it. When my breakfast came it was room temperature. The grits were so cold the butter wouldn't melt. So again I had to ask for more grits. The eggs were room temperature. The ham, biscuits and the fried apples were not even warm. Not sure why my breakfast was not hot, other people seemed to be enjoying their meal. When I checked out I always asked how was everything, I let the person know it was the worst meal I have ever had at Cracker Barrel. She asked if I wanted to speak to the manager. I told no and that she could relay my comments. I'm not sure if I will go there again for breakfast! read more

The food is great and very tasty, the waitresses are very kind, with a very nice and kind environment. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - This is Anne. C our very kind waitress. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Romeoville, Illinois

Our server Deatrice was the worst server I've ever had and I dine out a lot. She took our order and that was all, we had to flag her down for refills and our check. Not one thank you to us, never said you're welcome to us after we thanked her for the refills. I've never had a server not say one word to me after the order. I've never not tipped someone in my life until today but your order taker wasn't getting one cent of mine. We will never be back to this location. Ms Deatrice is in the wrong industry. read more

Well, me and my husband got to Cracker Barrel about 10 I wanna say 1030 this morning ordered breakfast. They were short cooks took about 45 minutes for us to get a grandma's pancakes and a old timers I had the grandma's pancakes. The bacon tasted old like it was under the heat lamp all morning. The hash brown casserole was crunchy and the pancakes were cold so if my food was this bad, can you imagine what you're serving the rest of the restaurant. read more

We love cracker Barrel love love drinking the coffee and breakfast is so delicious there !!! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Lisa & Wennie enjoy Scrambled Eggs Buttermilk Pancakes grits Turkey Sausage Patties - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Romeoville, Illinois

Everything but the cheese curds and pickles were just yuck. Ordered lemons on the side and was handed these... These are unused... everything we received was pretty bad. Fried chicken, biscuits, stuffed pancake dish, steak fries. We will never return. Best of luck to this establishment. Service was ok. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Romeoville, Illinois

Great food, lovely little shop. Everything was great. Employees were super friendly. Definitely coming back soon. read more

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Chicken burned, Mac n cheese burned. Bad cooks. The waitress was good. The staff were nice.

Did curb side pick up for breakfast after having a good experience inside at STL location. I'm not sure I'll do curbside again, food was not hot, we were given only two syrups and no napkins or utensils. I had to go back for that and later realized my beignets I ordered were burned and didn't come with the dipping sauce I typically get. read more

I've never had a bad Cracker Barrel, but this one was definitely the best! Whoever was the chef - hats off to you. The food was prepared perfectly, from the pancakes to the ham and beyond. read more

Cracker Barrel has always been pretty reliable for food and service where you know what your going to get. I look forward to the pancakes and hashbrown casserole. I was pretty disappointed in my meal today. My pancakes tasted like they sat in oil to long, the hashbrown casserole tasted off, the eggs were ok, the sugar cured ham i ordered was not what i received. They gave me the country ham. Instead. My husband ordered cornbread and got a biscuit. My son ordered hashbrowns and received grits. The chicken tenders were over cooked. The biscuit beignets were ok but nothing special. Hopefully this was a one off experience and this location has not gone downhill and i can adjust my review next time. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Biscuit beignet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Romeoville, Illinois

Always have a decent meal at this Cracker Barrell but this particular day was absolutely the worse. I ordered the Southern fried chicken and after 30 minutes the waitress comes to our table and tells us that they are out of the chicken. Fine, but why wait 30 minutes. The manager came over and told us to order something else and he would put a rush on it. Finally, our food came out after a total of 55 minutes, and he said he would take care of us. After an hour and a half, we finally finished our meal. The only thing the manager did was take off my chicken from the bill. Horrible experience and will not be going back to this restaurant. Not very good customer service at all. read more

7pm on a Saturday night. Parking is ample and clean. Restaurant and store are clean after a long busy day. We were seated immediately. I had the southern fried chicken with 2 sides. Apples and baked potatoe. Service was quick and hot, but I had to wait for my potatoe. Table service was good. Food was hot. Prices are good for the servings. Coke soft drink products. No background music in the restaurant. Music was in the store. Overall good bang for the buck read more

i ordered for takeout it's said the food would be ready in 25-30 minutes. It took almost 50. the only reason it gets stars is because of the gift shop they have and the cool stuff they have. SMH they need to do better. read more