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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

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One of the Most Revieweds in Lakeville


Address

17189 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044

Website

www.crackerbarrel.com

Contact

(952) 898-5151

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (5.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Trish 1 year ago on Google
    Love that you can order breakfast for lunch everyday, all day, and food was great. We had to wait about 15minutes as very busy but spent time in the gift shop 😊 highly recommend.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lisa G. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a stop for us on a Saturday morning for brunch about 11:00am. I got the breakfast, my hubby got lunch. Food was served quickly. I ordered ham with my eggs and potato casserole. It also had 2 biscuits with gravy. The ham was way too salty to even eat. I’m not sure why or how? The gravy had no seasoning. It was sausage gravy, but it just tasted like flour and water. No flavor at all. My husband had a hamburger and enjoyed it. It was hot and cooked as ordered. I did have a fancy coffee- not even sure what it was but delicious- I highly recommend. Topped of with warm coffee when it got cool. I very much appreciated it. It was super sweet and that helped mix it up a bit. Our server was very nice, knowledgeable and helpful. Menu is very large with plenty of options for everyone. I toured the store after we ate. I found a couple cute stocking stuffers for the kids for Christmas. What an unexpected bonus. They have a cute Santa letter box for kids to leave message to the big guy. Our kids are older, but it would have enjoyed when they were younger for sure. Has a real family feel inside❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eric J. 10 months ago on Google
    As the premier and only cracker barrel in the Great state of Minnesota, it is a treat to get to stop and get some meat, with a side of meat and a meat chaser. The biscuits and gravy are always good and the hot apple pie filling stuff is delicious. The portions are always ridiculously big and it's almost impossible to not over eat. The meals are a good price point considering the amount of food and if you like sweet tea theirs is good. Iced lattes are now available and are good as well. All and it's a great place and great atmosphere. 👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dad Is A “dadisachampion” C. 1 year ago on Google
    For an inexpensive Restaurant and some down home franchise Restaurant food, Cracker Barrel is excellent. The Fried apples, biscuits, baked fish, locations are phenomenal. The downside are some of the racist employees. We experienced that in the following locations; Corpus Christi, Texas and Alabama/Mississippi. Wait time was excessive and the food was cold. The Manager addressed the sickness, which was good. The Food , the prices and the locations are wonderful.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Uncle_Dud 2 years ago on Google
    A Golden Nugget south of the Twin cities. Awesome breakfast & lunch meals at affordable prices. I enjoy the good service, country scene, and the general store. What makes them stand out is the biscuits and gravy. The Country Boy Breakfast has the 8 oz Sirloin steak. It was a good cut & cooked great at med. rare with flavor. Overall, I was amazed how delicious my meal was. If this restaurant is not on your radar, it is worth the drive to Lakeville.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jesse W. 2 years ago on Google
    Larger groups beware. They don't take reservations, but we called well before driving down to let them know we were a party of 9. I was told to check the wait online and join the wait list, so it wouldn't be a problem. We were driving an hour for a special meal but I checked the wait list on the way, and joined when we were 25 minutes away. The wait list could only accommodate parties up to 6, so I called a second time to again let them know we were a bigger group. I was told to sign up for the wait list twice. Once I arrived I notified the hostess that our 2 entries on the list were for a table together. She went to advise a manager, and returned to tell me the wait for our party would be over an hour!! That was the exact reason I had called twice to give notice of a larger party coming!! I'm sure the food would have earned a higher review, but we ate at Perkins instead.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Kenneth H. 1 year ago on Google
    Was better last time we were here, fried chicken was hard as a rock was like eating granola. The server did not ask if we wanted refills, with we did and dis not clear plates to make room for our desert so we had to stack our plates up. The manager did comp the chicken it could of done more. Don't know if we will be back .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tabitha Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was delicious as anticipated! As I waited for a table I walked around the gift shop, finding many tempting items and bought what seems like the perfect Christmas gift! The fried chicken was seasoned well, crispy, and juicy. We really enjoyed the Mac and cheese! The prices were so low for a good meal-great for big groups or families. This review was admittedly not my usual realtor business trip review but I'll add again that I would gladly bring clients here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Redfox12 g. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here today for brunch. I ordered country fried steak with mashed potatoes, broccoli, biscuits with blackberry jam, and gravy. I had a sweet peach tea to drink. My boyfriend had steak with sunny side up eggs, grits, biscuits and fried apples. The country store was fun to look. There was a lot of neat finds.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Reithen C. 1 year ago on Google
    Hostess was great and got us seated quickly. Staff was friendly. Food was great except biscuits and gravy ( Very bland) My wife and I enjoyed our breakfast other than that.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tai G. 5 months ago on Google
    Overall experience is 1 star. Didn't order food for myself just ordered pancakes because they had a standard Thanksgiving dinner which I understand but I didn't understand why I couldn't take off items. I don't want a crowded plate. My appetite is directly linked to what I see and simply wanting the turkey and 1 side was apparently not a choice. I had to take the menu as is. Just weird. They also had to summon a higher up to approve pancakes for my child. I guess because it's past 11 according to them. Hmmmm. Made a few purchases at the store and was out.

  • 5/5 Sharon B. 5 months ago on Google
    Lakeville, MN Cracker Barrel: Jess was an amazing waitress for us on Thanksgiving evening. We were welcomed by all the staff and they made us feel like family. Being 250 miles from home and we had the best time. The food was excellent and the pricing was amazing for the amount of food we got. We got our turkey and/or ham dinner, biscuits/cornbread, pumpkin pie and drinks for 5 people for under $80. Highly recommend Cracker Barrel!!!!!!!

  • 1/5 Jill L. 6 months ago on Google
    My bf had never eaten here before, so I took him. I was so excited for their food & we both ordered the meatloaf & mashed potatoes. I hadn't been here in a few years & wow the food has gone downhill. The meatloaf was luke warm & fell apart. The potatoes were so soupy, almost needed a spoon to eat them. The hashbrown casserole was mushy, it used to be my favorite! The biscuits were like hockey pucks! The waitress was fine, she looked like she had about 6 tables. I like their store, holiday gifts were being displayed. I won't be back for a long time! Yuck.

  • 4/5 Cat C. 7 months ago on Google
    The last couple times I've been there with my family has been overwhelming. The waitresses have been pleasant but needed reminders (syrup for French toast, someone's entire meal). It's so busy there and I don't blame them. Our waitress was coming on shift at the same time we were being seated. As she was taking our order she said that her manager had already threatened her that she'd better not put all those tickets in at once.

  • 5/5 Bryan B. 5 months ago on Google
    I was at this restaurant today for lunch with a big group from the nursing home and it was fantastic! Service was really good and everything came out quick. I am in love with the Loaded sweet potato! Also the Hamburger Steak was really really good!

  • 4/5 rita t. 11 months ago on Google
    As always, very busy on a Sunday morning but wait for a table for 10 was only around 15 minutes. Elderly in our group enjoyed sitting outside in the rocking chairs in the Spring weather. Our waitress was professional and accurate. Everyone was very satisfied with their meals. Food was hot and tasty. Coffee was kept refilled. Prices were very reasonable. Very good breakfast variety. Noise levels did make conversation a challenge, especially for hard of hearing.

  • 3/5 Brandon 9 months ago on Google
    I went here for father's day and our waitress was completely checked out and didn't care. We sat looking around at a fewof the other smiley and happy waitresses wishing we had one of them instead. The food was, okay. Not how I remembered my experience several years ago. At least we enjoyed walking around the shop, looking at all the unique stuff.

  • 5/5 Natalia B. 10 months ago on Google
    Really cool restaurant with a great comfort meal selection. My little one enjoyed their kids menu. We were surprised by fast service despite the rush hour. It was a weekend, the restaurant was fully booked. Yet, our waiter was very professional and quick. The special thanks to the chef and kitchen staff, a broccoli was steamed perfectly, I haven't seen my daugher eating it with so much pleasure before 😉

  • 5/5 Michele E. 1 year ago on Google
    Lunch was super busy at this location. The store had lots of people waiting. We were told 30-40 minutes for a table for two. I didn't mind because part of the fun of Cracker Barrel is the gift shop. We browsed for about 20 minutes. While I was checking out, they called us for our table. Despite it being busy, our waitress was friendly and attentive. Our food came quick and it was hot. It was a great experience and worth the 2 hour drive. We'd love to have a Cracker Barrel closer to Eau Claire, WI.

  • 5/5 Amy “Sober Baby” L. 1 year ago on Google
    They have awesome homemade food and the severs are wonderful. Get the pancakes stuffed with cheesecake. It's absolutely delicious 😋 They also have a little store with a lot of different things in it. My favorite are their candles and their gnomes 😊

  • 3/5 Himanshu Sharma (. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was so crowded and had a slow service. We waited for 2.5 hours. Wait for the table, wait for someone to take our order, wait for the guy to fix his tablet and take our order. We waited for water as well. Haha! Food is decent. Wait and delay being minimal is ideal or atleast an explainable reason.

  • 5/5 Jake �. 1 year ago on Google
    We had thanksgiving here it was perfectly well done. Waitresses and people that work there are friendly and kind. All around great food and atmosphere. They do have a gift shop as well.

  • 5/5 Stacy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and good service. We had to wait 1 hour to be seated, but worth it. Did some shopping in their store and relaxed outside in their rockers.

  • 5/5 Diego C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and very affordable. Long wait but it’s Mother’s Day so ver understandable. Very nice to be able to pay online and go.

  • 5/5 Jay J. 2 years ago on Google
    Having been to a near by competitor (rhythms with Gherkins), it was like night and day. Cracker Barrel staff and service were fantastic. Food came hot and promptly. Prices were reasonable. As odd as it seems I’ve been craving traditional hash browns and loved your hash brown bake. (I’ll remember to ask if there is an alt option for grits.). I’ll be back!

  • 5/5 Steven K. 2 years ago on Google
    A heaping country helping of home cooked meals. Love the old stuff hanging from the ceiling. The dust on theses antiques give it a warm barn feel.


Call (952) 898-5151 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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