Cracker Barrel - Perry

#9 - Vegetarian - Perry, American, Vegetarian Friendly

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel
3.7 / 5 (5869 reviews)

Description

A longtime chain favorite delivering classic Southern comfort—biscuits, pancakes and meatloaf—often with friendly servers, quick brunches and a cozy country-store atmosphere. Many guests praise value, group seating, ample free parking and reliable takeout, while others report inconsistent food temperature and quality, long waits, inattentive staff, staff quarrels and dated, poorly maintained restrooms. Experiences vary by visit: great service and prompt fixes can offset occasional lapses, but cleanliness and timeliness issues suggest the location needs attention.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Terrie

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★ 3.7 / 5 from 5869 reviews
homenick-junior
03.05.2023

Cracker Barrel has been my favorite restaurant for at least 30 years. The food has always been consistently well-prepared. Even the worst service I've had there was still quite good compared to some other places I've visited. I ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, turnip greens on the side, and a biscuit. The meat was tasty, and the potatoes were good as well, but they were a bit cold for my liking. I prefer my food hot, but it was still acceptable, and I didn’t feel the need to send anything back. My plate was clean by the time we left, so even though the food wasn't piping hot, it must have been pretty satisfying. The highlight of the meal was the cookies. I do wish they would warm the butter a bit; it's difficult to spread the little rock-hard butter packets on a lukewarm cookie. Maybe there's a trick to it that I just don't know!

gbrvyda-bank885
03.05.2023

The staff were friendly, and the waitress was attentive and always nearby. There was no waiting time; the food arrived quickly, even though the place was quite busy at 10 a.m. on Friday. I had a mimosa and the Grandma's Sampler Pancake breakfast, and it was consistent with what I've experienced at other locations.

mikayla83
03.05.2023

I ordered the grilled catfish for two dinners but had to send it back because it didn't taste truly grilled. The staff and management were quite accommodating and promptly re-prepared my meal to my satisfaction. Their quick response and excellent customer service impressed me. I will definitely be back!

terrie-ransom
15.03.2025

My siblings and I met here for lunch. Our service was exemplary! Nice place for a group.. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

dana-torres
15.03.2025

Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

FAQ

The restaurant and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

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