Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

This is our «heading out of town» breakfast location.
The service is good and the food is consistent.
You can get regular hashbrowns instead of that dreadful casserole.

The most horrible service and food I have ever had at any Cracker Barrel ever!!! This is not just a one time deal. I’m not sure how or why it has turned so bad. Stay away from the Plainfield Cracker Barrel. Go further in or out of town it’s worth the drive

My first time coming here since I’m from California but it was amazing. The environment is so welcoming. The food is okay since I’m used to different food. But the staff was super attentive. I loved it.

Inconsistent.
We have been here twice in the last two days (long story). The first time, we got a very new server who didn’t know the menu, how to write down orders, or anything else for that matter. They definitely should have had him shadowing someone. He stated it was his first day, so we gave him a big break.
I ordered the Uncle Herschel’s breakfast with catfish and my eggs over-​easy for both of my meals.
Day 1: Our server had to come back four times just to get my order right. I ended up with two eggs over hard, no jam/​jelly for my biscuits, and a very over-​cooked piece of catfish. My husband’s chicken was also just hammered and dry. We felt so badly for him. We didn’t send anything back because we didn’t think it would do any good, and also because he didn’t come back and check on us in a timely manner.
Day 2: MUCH better server/​service. I was served eggs that were scrambled, BUT she caught this as she brought them out, and I received my over-​easy eggs a short time later. Whew! Our server was very attentive even though they were busy. She brought us extra biscuits to go and gave us to-​go drinks.
This place is getting three stars from me for now. It would have been one or two had we not has such significant improvement from yesterday.

Always love a good cracker barrel breakfast! Love the store such neat things to look at!

The food is always consistently good. Even on busy days, they run like a well-​oiled machine. Their BBQ apple cider chicken is a healthy, satisfying option. Blackberry pancakes are tasty, and the hash brown casserole is the BEST!

This place was great, I know some say «then why not 5 stars?» Honestly I feel like five stars is going above and beyond. This location is always busy and infrequent here a lot. No matter how busy they are. They seem to always get the food out n a great time and I’ve yet to ever have my food messed up or need to send it back for some reason. The staff is also always a pleasure to deal with.

Great food and the best service! Highly recommend this place if you are in the mood for some great country food!

The only thing that saves this place from a 1 star rating is the fact that they have a cute store with some unique things that you can buy… and I have childhood memories that I would like to keep positive.
I was actually looking forward to trying a Cracker Barrel again — I had not been to one in years. Now I know why.
They have a pretty big menu — home cookin’ southern style food that is inexpensive. I was really looking forward to some chicken and dumplings with corn bread and mac and cheese! Everything had no flavor — totally bland and just slopped together. Even the bread wasn’t good.
Our waitress was just lazy. We had a huge group and had to scream our orders down the table. You can’t come around? Drinks weren’t refilled, there were plates everywhere, it was a mess. So poor service + poor food = Danielle not coming back.

Typical Cracker Barrel goodness. I realized while I was there that CB really is a great value. Your food– no matter what you order– is stacked up high, good quality, and doesn’t break the bank. And oooh that hash brown casserole!

I had to stop at this Cracker Barrel on a recent cross-​country road trip home because I had spilled something on my blouse. Luckily, I remembered Cracker Barrel sold shorts. I went in and found a t-​shirt on sale for $ 5. It fit me perfectly! Before I left, I smelled the food and decided to sit down and eat. Glad I did so because the food was so good. The pancakes were yummy and my friend loved her biscuits and gravy.

Breaks my heart to give Cracker Barrel a bad review but it happens. Went for dinner tonight Saturday June 14^th. Seated right away, and got our drink order taken right away. Our server had only been with the company 2 weeks and we were her first table of the night. So we got more service than we actually needed but extra service is better than no service I guess. I have always said that Cracker Barrel’s Ribeye would stand up to any fancy steakhouses one. Well not tonight. I have eaten this ribeye for years and it has always had such an awesome flavor that it needed no sauce on it because it tasted great without it. Well I can tell you now that not only has the price of this Ribeye gone up to $ 15 the flavor and taste has gone out the door. I guess Cracker Barrel thought the customers would not notice the change. It was an ok ribeye but certainly not the one that I have raved about for almost 20 years. I actually had to break out the 57 sauce. I asked for well done and it came out about medium so i sent it back and they cooked it a little longer but it just wasnt anything impressive. The sweet tea was great and never had to wait for a refill. Of course our server only had us and one other table of 2. The 3 sides that I got were all good, dumplin, fried okra and sweet potato. I dont know what they have done but they definitely need to go back to the old way because that was the best steak I have ever eaten and thats a lot for me. The old ribeye would hold up to any fine dining steak that i have eaten. Sad day for me today, never thought the day would come when i would write a negative review of Cracker Barrel. Server offered to go drinks, Those were the smallest cups i have seen, just as well not offer them, i have finished mine before i even got to the car.

It’s hard to dislike Cracker Barrel. It’s the only place where my husband and I can go and literally fill our entire table with plates of food and leave with a bill under $ 20. In my experience, there’s really not much variety from different locations. I can say, though, that I’ve never experienced poor service at the Plainfield location and the food is always up to par. Plus, it’s conveniently located right of the 70 ramp!
Mmm, hashbrown casserole.

Good food and good service. I would recommend their children’s platters come on plastic plates and bowls asmy little guy accidentally dropped his bowl on the ground and broke it.

Great food, not expensive the reason for taking away two stars is because ones again after they bring my food they bring the receipt right after not even the curtesy to ask if I want dessert that’s Indiana for you

It’s Cracker Barrel. Every one is the same. I always get what I expect and the service is generally prompt and quality. It’s nothing super special but it has charm. I go every few months for dinner. I like it because its comfy and you know what to expect.

Was pleasantly surprised with the new side options now available: fresh fruit, cucumber & tomato salad; rice pilaf and apple slices. This is great for someone who wants a healthy side! Waitress was friendly and kept our drinks filled.

Passing ;through, no problems, would stop again.

Good as usual. Always consistent. We were part of a big rush at that moment, but all worked will. Men’s BR was a bit fresh, but they got on it right away.