the Cracker-Barrel Surrealist

When we arrived the parking lot seemed almost empty. It was on a Saturday evening around 5:15 pm. Upon checking in for a table we were told there was a thirty minute wait. They did not have enough servers. The food was lukewarm and ok but not great. It is not the servers fault because everyone I saw working looked like they were worn out and frazzled! It’s sad but that seems to be the standard now. Not sure we would come back next time but this area close to the airport has few good options.

This Cracker Barrel is very hidden behind some trees. Even their sign is covered up. To get there take the Airport Blvd. Exit away from the airport and go down about a half mile and turn right on Slater Road across from the Texas Steakhouse. Take the first left. My food and service was excellent. Ordered their great Lemon Rainbow Trout which is a good value also with two grilled filets. I had mashed potatoes and carrots with it. Service was friendly and prompt. As always make sure you look in the Cracker Barrel gift shop which has a great Christmas selection.

Well I walked in stood at the hostess stand for about 3 mins every one looking at me. But noone said anything to me. Finally one lady That walked past me 2 times set me throw my forks on the table walked away..ummm hello I know everywhere is short handed but at the same time it never should have happen that way. I also felt like my waitress throw my drinks down. I have been here a few times never been treated like this. Next time I'm in the area I will find some where else to eat.

Hubby and I decided to eat breakfast here to kick off July 4 festivities.Check in and order was prompt.The room was almost empty as it was 8:30 am.After a few min we saw more people got sitted after us ,like 3 tables.So we sat and talked and noticed the food is served in those 3 tables that came after us.I asked the server and she said it’s that 1 steak that’s holding our food.I ordered eggs and grits ,my hubby chose the item that has steak on it.It’s a joke to wait for it for almost 25 min.We eat out a lot,and felt like this place is discriminatory,never had this experience,and am never one to fuss.I didn’t feel happy spending my time and money here.There are better places out in the area that makes you feel happy.This place is pretentious and assuming and not a good place to eat out.

We came in for breakfast after a hotel stay in the area. We had to wait a bit for a table although the place was not too busy. Waitress was very pleasant and took care of us quickly. However, we were disappointed in the food. It was just so- so with the biggest issue being that it was not served hot! Eggs are never very tasty when they arrive luke warm. As we needed to head out on a long drive, we did not ask for them to be re-done but will think twice before eating here again if we pass through the area.

My husband and went to Cracker Barrel for an early dinner and to order a meal to go to take to my elderly father. We were seated promptly. We ordered our food and it was served within ten minutes. Our server suggested that we wait until we were almost done to place our to go order. I placed the order and we waited about ten or fifteen minutes. Our waitress came back and told us that it was going to take at least another twenty minutes. Thinking that maybe what I ordered would take longer than other menu items, I asked the waitress if I should select something else. She said it didn't matter - anything I ordered was going to take at least twenty more minutes. Oddly, other diners came in after I placed my to go order. They had their food quickly. I was still waiting for my order. Very disappointed. I didn't plan on spending 1 1/2 hours at Cracker Barrel.

There were 4 of us for lunch, 3 adults and a toddler. This is a fairly nice Cracker Barrel. The food was good. The eating area has lots of interesting trinkets hanging around. The gift shop was fun to browse. There are rocking chairs out front while you wait to be seated. We ordered chicken pot pie and a bunch of side dishes: mashed potatoes, cole slaw, broccoli, and corn kernels. We were surprised to see that they did not offer corn on the cob, seems as if that would fit in with the Cracker Barrel theme. The 6-year-old in our group had the mini-confetti pancakes and macaroni and cheese. Pretty much all of the food was good. The only (slightly) negative aspects of our lunch were related to service. Our waitress sort of disappeared. This happened, unfortunately, a couple of times. We were trying to order something and she was nowhere to be found. Also, there was a considerable wait, over 40 minutes, to be seated when we arrived. It was the Monday after Christmas, which had been on Saturday........ so, Monday was not a big holiday, but I guess a lot of people were going out to eat this time of year.

Have never been to a Cracker Barrel, so we were looking forward to seeing what all the hoopla was. Started off fine with a nice cup of coffee. Then it went downhill. One dish was missing the bacon, the hash brown casserole was missing several ingredients on both that were ordered. My hash browns were literally brought out ice cold. Biscuits never were brought out until we were halfway done. Not to be insensitive to the tough times restaurants have endured, but that should be more of a reason to be the best they can be.

As always the breakfast was yummy! Also love shopping in the store. Bought some cute cards and a lovely blouse.

We have eaten at numerous Cracker Barrel restaurants in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina in the past few years. The food quality is the same, except our most recent visit to this store. We were seated immediately and then we waited. There is reduced capacity in force due to COVID. The waitress took our order and brought coffee. We waited, and waited for our food. The place was not that busy and there appeared to be enough staff. So, we waited some more, me for blueberry pancakes and my significant other waited on fried apples and biscuits and sausage gravy. When the food finally arrived my sig other said the sausage gravy wasn’t as good as other Cracker Barrels. My pancakes were not hot enough to melt butter. I didn’t complain because I couldn’t wait another eternity to recook everything. Like I said, the waitress was attentive but the food was subpar from Cracker Barrel standards. I called the 800 number to let the company know about my experience, but both times I called I was unable to talk with snyone but used the call back feature. That is a joke. Two messages and no return call.

I went there looking for a bite. The service staff acted like they didn't even want to serve me. They are not friendly at all. I ordered a cheeseburger with fruit punch and my order was sitting up for over 15 minutes and they didn't know it was my order because they bought out a burger with Coke. I asked the cashier if that's my order because they had Tia on it instead of Tera. I said I ordered a Fruit Punch, she said yes that's an FPunch but I tooked it anyway and it was a Coke soda smh....Improve on the waiting and cashier staffs please. They sucks

Our friend/coworker is moving away and we decided to meet up at your restaurant for a fun time. Thanks to the staff for taking care of us and being very attentive. The food was amazing as always.

Always a fun and welcoming place. We were seated by the fire and had great comfort food. Upbeat staff. Definitely fit the bill for two bedraggled travellers just trying to get home.

Normally really love Cracker Barrel, food and service here were just OK. There were four of us and a baby, we ordered, waited about 30 minutes and then they brought 3 meals and told us they were out of what the fourth person ordered. We all ordered breakfast items, biscuits were awesome, everything else just ok.

This is a great way to grab a meal before going to the RDU airport. It is in a very convenient location with regards to the airport. Had the sampler breakfast and as usual, it was a lot of tasty food. We were seated promptly and the service was great. The food was delivered quickly after we ordered it and we were checked on several times during our meal for drink refills. It was a another great visit to Cracker Barrel.