We came for a late lunch. I had never been to a Cracker Barrel before, but I've always heard good things about the chain.
The hostess wasn't rude, but it was plain to see that she didn't want to be there.
The server was pleasant & attentive.
I will only speak for my own meal.
I ordered the chicken & dumplings ($7.99 w/2 sides) and I chose cornbread instead of biscuits.
The food came out to us at a reasonable time.
The chicken & dumplings were room temp. They were as bland as hospital food.
Coleslaw (side) - I was happy that it was the same kind of slaw that most restaurants serve. It was good, but there's no way I'd believe it was made fresh there.
seasonal fruit cup (side) - the cup was small enough to hold one golf ball. There were 3 chunks of fresh pineapple and 2 halves of a strawberry. If it hadn't been included, it's a $3 side.
Finally, the corn bread. Greasy on the outside and sawdust on the inside. I attempted to spread butter on a piece, but was left with a glob of butter coated with crumbs. I did bite the top half w/out butter and quickly spat it into a napkin. No exaggeration, either the mix they used was long since expired or whoever mixed it was a smoker.
I will not be a returning customer.