I asked for a cold sprite and got a cold sprite! 10 out of 10 would not recommend this!! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I'm a fan of Cracker Barrel. Breakfast all day every day is the place for me. And it's a good place to go when you really don't have anything planned. I had the Grandmas Sampler with French Toast and the sugar ham. And of course the hash brown casserole. Yum!!!! My husband had the Southern Fried Chicken with corn and mashed potatoes with brown gravy. It came with biscuits. I love their biscuits. They are always so soft. Lunch was a hit for us today. And I am nice a full. Thanks Cracker Barrel!! You never disappoint. read more

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My friends and I went to this Cracker Barrel for dinner. The staff were friendly, and the store area was fun to browse. Overall, the service was good, but unfortunately, the food quality was inconsistent. There were some dishes that we really enjoyed. The grilled catfish, okra, and broccoli were good. My friends who ordered the fried chicken enjoyed their meals and sides as well! Unfortunately, we also had several issues with other dishes. The biscuits were not fully cooked and were doughy in the middle. The rice was also undercooked, with some hard grains. One person in our group ordered the meatloaf, which was not fully cooked and was noticeably pink in the middle. The server brought out a replacement serving of rice, but it was still not cooked properly, so they allowed my friend to choose a different side dish instead. The server and manager handled the issues very well. The meatloaf was removed from the bill, and my friend was given a complimentary card to come back. I appreciate that they took our concerns seriously and tried to make things right. Overall, it seemed like the main issue was with the kitchen and food preparation rather than the service. Because of the food quality issues we experienced, I would be hesitant to return to this particular location. However, I would be open to trying another Cracker Barrel location. read more

Love eating there! The service, the atmosphere, the food is always good, & it's fun to shop in the store.

Despite my opposition I was outnumbered in this Cracker Barrel (CB) decision. I will admit I have never been to a CB before and my not so positive opposition was influenced by verbal naysayers, discouraging and tainting my decision. I didn't share any of this info with my companions as I didn't want my thoughts to dissuade them. As a Yelper, I needed to observe and make a determination based on my own personal experience. So off we went. Well, well, well! The four of us walked in and were greeted with enthusiastic 'southerly' charm. And the smile that came with that charm made us all feel quite welcome. Walking through the CB doors you are instantly hit with an overwhelming amount of chotskies, cookware, clothing, food items...so many things for sale. Once we made it through the maze of chotskies to the hostess desk, we were guided to our table in the nostalgic dining area by our waitress Maria. Maria was just as friendly as our greeter. She provided us with homely service, checked on our table several times, as well as the other patrons tables. Honestly, we wanted for nothing, she provided us everything we needed promptly. Our mixed bag of fulfilling, hot breakfast items included Biscuits, Gravy, Pancakes, Omelets, Fried Apples and breakfast meats. Everyone was satisfied. I couldn't resist and also ordered a side item of Catfish ($8.99/1pc) to go with my breakfast. Glad I did as it was so good...hot, crispy, fresh and seasoned perfectly. I am glad that I folded and went with the consensus, as my experience here is the total opposite of the naysayers. We were treated cordially and were very happy with our meal, the hospitality and the atmosphere at this particular Cracker Barrel. read more

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The servers are amazing the service is amazing and the ambiance is an absolute amazing. The campfire chicken slaps so hard !!!! Shame it's going away at the end of July but next year. Yesssss. So yummy. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Campfire chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I have lived close to this restaurant for a long time ,but never went. So after my haircut, I decided to address it. CB is a restaurant with a small store attached to it. I was seated after speaking to someone in the store. Kenneth was my server. He was very quick, polite, and efficient with my food. No complaints. Instead of my usual pancakes, I wanted to try something not available at First Watch or Shelly's Cafe. I decided on the Fried Apple French Toast Bake and the Iced S'mores Latte. The Bake is basically French Toast soaked in custard and cheese and baked and then garnished with fried apples. It feels like a cross between FT and Bread Pudding. It was very soft and sweet. The apples were fresh and added a different feel to the dish. It feels like a good "dessert for breakfast" dish. It comes with one protein -bacon or sausage. I got bacon. 8/10 The Iced S'mores Latte had a nice presentation. The first few sips were very chocolatey and the whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs added to the authenticity. It started tasting like a standard iced coffee afterwards though 6/10 One thing I didn't know is that you have to pay in the "store" section. The server won't pick up your payment and run it themselves. Parking is adequate and the bathrooms were clean. Prices are similar to First Watch and Shelly's in general. A few items are cheaper by $1-2 dollars from what I saw. Overall: A good breakfast option in USF area. 4/5 read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Iced S'mores Latte ($4.50) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Food was amazing but the service was even better. Our server, Kaylee was AMAZING. Super friendly and attentive- felt like she was genuinely connecting with her all her tables and was there to make us customer feel welcomed. If you go there, ask for Kaylee, she's the best. And overall great staff too. read more

The start was a bit rough. I had signed up online and when I went in they told me it would be 15 minutes. I then came back another 30 minutes as I hadn't been called. They said they had accidentally deleted my entry and would have to wait another 30. Thankfully the manager told us we could go in. The waitress was super sweet! I was irritated with how it started but she was very nice and patient as we took forever to make finale decisions. It was nice and toasty when it's so cold outside. The food itself was great. Warm and tasty. Got both savory and sweet. I don't come often but that may change now. Thank you Mikol for your service! read more

Cracker Barrel always delivers delicious predictable tasting food. I love the restaurant setup and the store. The old-timey decor is so iconic. The service is oftentimes slower than I would like. Today was a little faster than normal. Thank you! The food was really tasty! read more

All cracker barrel eateries look the same. That shopping trap out front, for what was once an interstate road trip stop os now in every neighborhood. The fried pickles were excellent, but as usual, we ordered roo much food and our mains ended up not being enjoyed there, but in out hotel room later on. Checking out took longer because they were short staffed and we had to wait for someone to come take the card, as we didn't use their ap. Again, like a theme park, you exit thru the gift shop, all the nice looking clothes, if you're lucky, it's their halloween items (in store early july) read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The only thing that went right during this experience was getting the correct drinks. So to start off when we ordered I asked for biscuits which came with my food and I asked for gravy with my mashed potatoes. We wait a while after ordering and while we are waiting at the table next to us a waitress dropped a whole tray of drinks onto and beside a baby sitting in a stroller. Obviously this is a horrible mistake but again it's a mistake so whatever, what wasn't a mistake was how it was handled afterwards. The waitress proceeded to say "I'm sorry" to the mom and then just walked away and started serving another table while her coeworkers apologized to the family and cleaned everything up. Maybe that wasn't her job or the policy here but she could have at least pretended to be sincere about her apology after making it rain on this new born baby. The next few problems started after our food came out. First they never gave us our biscuits and the same drink spilling waitress delivered our food. I asked her about the biscuits and she said "they will come later" and never even asked us about anything else, if we needed anything, or how the food looked. After she left we realized we were missing the gravy for my mashed potatoes that I ordered, our sauces, silverware, and again our biscuits, which we expected to come out before the meals. A long time passed before we saw our waiter so we pulled the other waitress aside from a nearby table. We asked for the missing items because without silverware our food was getting cold and sitting right in front of us and we couldn't even start eating. She asked us if we ordered biscuits and we said yes. A few moments passed and we finally received what we needed. I'm a college student so going out to eat doesn't happen often and it's disappointing to have such a negative experience. There's another Cracker Barrel about 15 minutes from this location and I would recommend driving to that one because it will save you frustration and time. read more

Ordered food online as my boyfriend and I are both sick as can be and what we were given isn't even edible. Let's take away the fact that they forgot his drink and extra sides that when we asked to sub them they did not. The lemonade we got was 85% pulp and when we screwed the cap off there was black shit around the neck. I should've gotten a photo but I didn't. Now let's talk about the food we actually did receive: the chicken was cold, the dumplings were cold it seemed like it had been microwaved, the biscuits were so undercooked all u had to do was squeeze the bread and it was dough again, the Mac and cheese was clearly burnt to a crisp and then covered over and of course even though it's so difficult to fuck up cinnamon apples they forgot the cinnamon. Wasted $40 on food I can't even eat. Whoever sent this food out should be ashamed to call themselves a cook and we both work in food service we can tell when it's a busy night versus someone literally just not doing their job. We couldn't even eat the food and now have to order somewhere else. Gross and we won't be returning read more

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We were seated right away which was great for a Sunday morning! Our server was nice and attentive. We did have a bit of a wait for our food which is why 4 stars and not 5 but the food was great! Cracker Barrel has stepped up its game. All the original favorites plus more. The mimosas were also good. Who doesn't like a Cracker Barrel breakfast and the shop is always nice! Lots of Christian items! read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Steak and hash brown bowl with scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Love Cracker Barrel but this one specifically is poorly managed. We waited at the host stand to be greeted. We were given a table and waited again for someone to greet us and had to ask for kids menus. While ordering we found out the were out of many things. Upon delivery of food we found out the were even out of things we ordered. Our orders were delivered incomplete. It was an unfortunate experience. read more

They always do the job expected. You don't go there looking for five star restaurant just good food in wholesome Family atmosphere. They usually deliver and when they don't, they always take care of any issues with kindness and a smile. That's what gets my five stars. read more

The food was delicious. The environment was normal. Not too noisy. Ken provided wonderful service. He was very attentive and personable. My hubby, son and I decided to grab a bite to eat. The prices were reasonable. The pics are of my hubby's and son plates. Unfortunately I deleted my pic in error. I had maple bacon grilled chicken breast with turnip greens and mac n cheese. It was delicious. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Chicken fingers and fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Fantastic service. Young man was host/stocker/server & all with a great personality & kept on top of it all. Food - a party of four. Three got the Thursday special. Turkey & dressing meal. Nothing was actually hot. It was warm. Barely. We did not complain as this young man was busting it to do a good job. Not his fault / kitchens fault. Just don't get a place that has the food cooked but don't keep it hot. Isn't there a food law about this? The food would have been a 10 if hot. The four rating is for our server who deserved a 10. Saw 3 servers total. Do better CB. We like eating at CB various locations. The place was not busy between 5pm - 6:15. read more

It was after my Sunday walk and I was craving those pancakes. The service was polite and good as usual and the pancakes were what i was looking for. I had Grandpa's something or other with the country fried steak and that was a wrap for me. Always good food there in that country atmosphere that the do so well. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My wife and I are always pleased and satisfied with the food and service at this location of Cracker Barrel. We encourage everyone to come on by and have a meal. read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Chicken Fried Chicken, carrots and fried apples - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Had breakfast at Cove Bend store yesterday. Nicole was our server. She was the best, most-caring conscientious server we have ever had. She was personable and talked with us. She never made us feel rushed. Of course, food was great as always. Please do keep the breakfast sandwich on the menu forever! read more

Hate the remodel! Hate the new menu. Nobody was there when I went and I can see why. It's no longer Cracker Barrel.

Buffalo Buttermilk Ranch Mac N' Cheese Flavor - 9/10 Quality - 5/10 Value - 8/10 Service - 7/10 Girl date with my ma Soooooooo.... Kudos to the hostess! She sold me on this before I even sat down. It's like two of my favorite things rolled into one! The flavor was great on the chicken, the sauce, and the mac and cheese. There were some slightly chewy parts of the chicken that implied they were previously frozen. I'm kind of particular about that so that is the only reason quality was a 5. Service was super friendly but it felt like it took forever to get a water refill (only one and it was at the end of the meal), and I had to go in to get the bill because I was tired of waiting. Other than that . read more

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We went to Cracker Barrel tonight and had amazing service from Carlie who came around multiple times to check on us and had our food out fast and efficiently. We ran into an issue with getting our fried pickles discounted and Mavis was very patient to try and fix it for us. We also grabbed a wrong item and realized in the car and she exchanged it for us quickly with no issues. Everyone was excellent and very helpful! read more

Terrific for the price. Service is always charming. Restrooms are sparkling. Great array of candy!

Stopped by cracker Bartel on Thanksgiving morning. What a complete shit show. The food was HORRIBLE THE atmospher and staff were over the top WOKE and dressed inappropriately. THIS CHAIN has sunk into the sewer. I forsee this company going from woke to broke I won't be back...EVER read more

My visit is much improved on service and the food. This Cracker Barrel is the closest to my home. I saw the have some outside seating. It is great to have outside seating for this time of year. It is also good for the dog. We were here for lunch. They do have under seven dollars lunch special. We got the bacon glaze grilled chicken. The chicken is juicy. The bacon also nice and thick. My kid ordered the fried chicken fried. They brought the country fried steak. At the end they give additional fried chicken fried. We end up to take it home. We also order regular fried chicken. It is just ok. May be need to work on coating flavor. The service is excellent. We were checked on several time. It is definitely good experience on regular visit. There is a lot retired or old generation eat here. Very popular. read more

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This place is my go to for southern food and sweet tea. I walked in and the server was awesome. We had good service and the young lady was very pleasant. Our server was awesome too...the food is hott and great portions. The ambiance was quiet, not too many people in here. We enjoy the food and the gift shop as well. Thank you for being the southern peoples favorite place to go. We did try your new chicken dish and it is a big portion. It was very tasty. read more

Cracker Barrel is a national establishment. On a Sunday afternoon my cherished memories of the past quickly turned to nightmares. We were sat promptly and the waiter was attentive at first. Our order came out quickly and towards the end of the meal I was dismayed to find hair in one of my sides. The hair was not mine. It was medium length and white/blonde. It was very unappetizing. When the waiter was informed of this, it was disregarded and ignored. We paid our bill and left. Disgusted at the potential of having consumed someone else's hair, I was nauseated. A tragic end to what would have been a fulfilling meal. read more

An American institution all along our US highways, Cracker Barrel is a comfort food restaurant and a nostalgia laden country store that has delighted travelers and locals all along our state corridors. There are 60 in Florida, 660 in the US and 8 southern states hold 50% of all locations. I delight in any chance I get to go, a transportive environment that evokes memories of the past with old fashion treats, decor and traditional american food of a homemade nature. A brilliant concept executed, mantained and modeled with amazing consistency from day to day operations to nationwide planogram presentation. It was a traditional southern breakfast for me with eggs, bacon, grits, sausage, gravy, butter and jam. A leisurely paced meal, then I bought some pie filling, corn muffin mix and an apple butter. Love the rockers outside where you can wait for a table or digest a meal with family or friends or alone. Food and service are included when talking consistency, always predominately good. A shout out to Greta and Cali who helped me today. Cracker Barrel really excels at breakfast food here in Florida. Come get you some! read more

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We had such a nice late lunch at Cracker Barrel! We stopped in after my son reminded me of getting a gift for a friend which I thought Cracker Barrel has a gift shop and food so we came in and decided we were gonna grab lunch before shopping so we were sat quickly and served minutes later, my son Already knew what he wanted and myself, I got the meatloaf it's my favorite and the waiter insisted I try the sweet potato loaded so I said sure that sounds good... it wasn't good it was AMAZING!! Giant toasted marshmallows with maple syrup and candies pecans it was so good! My sons grilled cheese was good as well. After we were finished eating we looked around in the gift shop found the perfect gift and went for check out the lady up front was wonderful was so sweet to both my kiddo's which I always appreciate read more

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Why are the pancakes at this Cove Bend restaurant cooked differently from before and are not how they are pictured? One of the things I looked forward to is the crispy edges and cast iron finish. The last several times (over 3 months or so) they have been made differently. I have heard other CB restaurants have not changed their pancakes. Please teach cooks to make them like before. So much better. read more

On Sunday, we woke up late in the morning and for quick breakfast we decided to visit Cracker Barrel Old Country for breakfast. It is an amazing restaurant with beautiful decor and amazing service plus food. When we entered the restaurant we were greeted at the front check-in and then seated on our tables. We were soon greeted by our server Greta with menus and water. After browsing through the menus we first started our order with Tea and Coffee. For breakfast we ordered Grandma's Sampler along with Smoky Grilled Chicken Breast. Soon we got our Tea and Coffee. Coffee was hot and freshly roasted. Tea was also good and hot. Soon we got our breakfast also which was Grandma's Sampler and Smoky Grilled Chicken Breast. The Grandma's Sampler was delicious and the portions was also amazing. Really loved the sampler. Then we had smoky grilled chicken breast. The chicken was cooked with good amount of spices and it was tasty and finger licking. Amazing chicken breast. I recommend you to definitely try Smoky Grilled Chicken breast. Amazing place to have delicious breakfast. read more

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I've been eating at Cracker Barrel for many years and generally enjoy the food, but this particular location is terrible. The service is always slow but today it was even worse than usual. Some of the food was inedible and I heard another customer sitting next to me complaining about the food too. We both told the manager. He never came back to the table or offered any solutions. I won't be eating here again. read more

Definitely a chain in decline . I used to love the food, service and ambience; sadly not so after my last couple of visits to this location. Ordered food and was asked our bread choice- cornbread on deck! After our food arrives we were informed that the bread was not ready . A southern restaurant runs out of a staple ! We asked for a to go for our tea which cost $3.49 now. Why were we given a kiddie cup ! Ohhh and manager never came out even when their was issue with the lack of bread. Only great thing here was our waitress Alanna who smiled tried to accommodate also Jamelia at check out read more

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Kiddie cup of 3.49 tea- prior you received a regular cup to finish your drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

It was truly service with a smile. The waitress was super nice. It was pretty busy on a Saturday morning. Surprisingly we were seated pretty quickly considering our wait. Other than that we enjoyed our breakfast at this location. read more

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This location is absolutely horrible, do not go here. I waited for ten plus minutes to be seated and then waited another ten before getting a service. So I left the store . This has happened to me 3 times. Don't waste your time with this location. I'd give 0 stars if I could read more

Been going to Cracker Barrel on 54th Ave., North in St. Petersburg for years in the past two months I've ordered curbside and they've always forgot an item and it's a regular item that comes with the meal. I would not suggest getting curbside if you do check your food too, and three times. read more

I've never been so disappointed with Cracker Barrel. I'm done. The lack of accountability and disregard for receiving a poor quality breakfast is completely unacceptable. I'm a faithful customer and will no longer give my business to a location that does care about the quality of the product they are delivering. read more

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It has been roughly three years since my last visit and I did notice some improvements in the food quality and service at this location near the University of South Florida. Cracker Barrel faces strong competition from nearby KiKi's, a brunchery, Bob Evans, and other full service eateries. But the Cracker Barrell seems to just "barrel along". Patrons consider the decor very inviting, while others might think it is dated and has run its course. Nevertheless, if you're on a road trip, the network of Cracker Barrells can be an oasis on the interstate. This restaurant, however, is hardly near an interstate exit for a quick stop. The prices are reasonable and food quality is mediocre, but there is plenty to eat. Our server on this visit was very nice and efficient. If you're in a hurry, you can pay with your phone at the table and avoid the cashier -- a nice innovation for travelers itching to bet back on the road. read more