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    Cricket Country Kitchen

    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CRICKET COUNTRY KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    The turkey burger!
    Brian K.

    Cricket Country Kitchen looks like a diner out of a 40s or 50s western. It's filled with old western kitsch, padded booths, and an electric train chugging around the dining room from an overhead track. The food is just as good as the decorations. I had a hearty turkey burger that was loaded with fresh produce and came with a mountain of steak fries. They were big, thick, and crispy. Just how I like em! They came with a big serving of ranch for dipping! The employees were so warm and welcoming, it didn't feel like I was eating at a restaurant. More like visiting a friend's for lunch. Maybe they're on to something here, cause I sure want to go back.

    Waffles
    Amy H.

    We finally stopped in for breakfast Saturday the 8th. We drive by the restaurant daily. We kept wanting to try it. Parking lot is on the sides and around back. Always seems to be busy. We are happy we stopped by very friendly and helpful employees. We Love to go to family owned businesses. This restaurant has tons of charm. I love looking at all the old signs. I saw the rain a little bit. We sat up front. Noticed the train was in the middle seating area up high.

    Bakery fresh sourdough
    Steven H.

    Just an update after all this time ... Crickets is still all good. Same funky decor, same great food and friendly staff. It's the kind of place locals love, and where you bring friends from out-of-town, because it's a great example of a local hole-in-the-wall gem. Today's menu: Chicken fried steak and 1/2 waffle; bacon and eggs with brows and 1 Pancake. Price:$42

    Marsena V.

    I haven't visited this place in over 15 years. It looks just the same, the food is still great, and the prices are unbeatable. They always serve you on plates larger than standard size. I've rated it four stars because of an incident involving an argument between a former employee and a current employee, who were shouting at each other across the restaurant. She did apologize afterward, but the behavior was still inappropriate and unprofessional.

    Chicken fried steak and waffle
    Cynthia L.

    Food Was good I ordered chicken fried steak and waffle. Gravy on the side eggs scrambled easy. My eggs came back well. I could've sent them back but they were so busy being Valentine's Day. Service was excellent very friendly and prompt. Large portions going to take home my waffle. This place has a fun vibe. Very eclectic with license plates and a working train that is running on tracks through out the restaurant The coconut cream pie was so cute and yummy. Great place for breakfast or lunch.

    Shit pallets
    Jay G.

    Short and to the point: After getting my food , potatoes not cooked, sausage steamed, 20 mins without anyone asking if I needed anything ,but asking everyone around I had to go to the counter for help . The food used to be great and the service WAS spectacular, don't recommend it don't go no good. Oh and it smells like human waste under those pallets in the back.

    Mel L.

    Cricket country kitchen is still a neighborhood favorite if you want a good down home meal with no frills and friendly people. Cricket is a place that locals have loved for decades and it shows. The kind of place where you order coffee and they leave the pot on the table. Where your seat neighbor will suggest menu options if you can't make up your mind what to order. If I have a hankering for biscuits and gravy, Cricket never lets me down. Weekends get really busy, and I suggest visiting on a weekday to avoid the wait.

    Kyle me and Jeff settling in...
    Carol B.

    We stopped in for breakfast and were treated to a wonderful meal in a great atmosphere. I had Grandma's French Toast ( made with cinnamon swirl bread) and it was really really good. This place is a full-on museum of fun!

    My granddaughter enjoying breakfast!
    Lee B.

    For those of you old enough to remember a show called Cheers, you'll remember it was a friendly neighborhood bar.Well, cricket country kitchen is the equivalent for great breakfast and lunch, and when i'm there, I feel like Norm! The menu is classic diner food, ranging from breakfast with Chicken Fried steak, biscuits and gravy, (a particular favorite of mine) to possibly, what is the best BLT in town. Everything is made from scratch every day, including roasting their turkey and beef for their open face sandwiches and delicious homemade soups just like mom made. Monday through friday, they have blue plate specials, which include a rather large serving of their peach cobbler, which is spectacular! My granddaughter, who is 2, is a particular fan of the restaurant and loves all the servers who are wonderfully kind to her (and me!) Whether you're there on your own or with a massive group, the service is wonderful. The food comes out in a timely manner and the prices are incredible value. I can't recommend this place enough and to prove it, we usually go at least once a week and have them for probably the last five years since we found it. Ignore any negative reviews, because they're absolutely wrong! This is the place to come if you're hungry because you'll go home full and happy! If any of the staff are reading this, we love you all!

    Fun vibe
    Gina K.

    Incredible food! Fun vibe, excellent service. First time here and looking forward to coming back again.

    Triana S.

    Nice breakfast & lunch spot on Auburn Blvd. Good portions & nice people. Plenty of parking. This place is good for single or group diners. Keep in mind they close at 2pm so get in while you can. Food in pics: Open Face Meatloaf Double Bonanza Sausage, Scramble breakfast

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    Great food and great service! Amy was awesome. It's always nice to have that country, homey atmosphere as well.

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    Love this place! Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. Their cinnamon French toast was delicious (recommended by our server).

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    Ask the Community - Cricket Country Kitchen

    Does Cricket's Kitchen still participate in the frequent diner punch card?

    Do they make a thanksgiving sandwich?

    We have a hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.

    Does it have a back room or a separated area for a men's breakfast when it first opens?

    There are separate rooms but they are not entirely private just spaces around the restaurant.

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