Cracker Barrel - Council Bluffs

Great place to eat. Great midwestern home style hospitality and food. The food is all stuff like your grandma would make you home made, before chain fast food places existed. Breakfast, lunch, supper, all great items to choose from and you’ll be hard pressed to get something you don’t like. It’s hard to get a bad meal here. Wait staff is generally on top of things and performing well also. Prices are also fair and in line with what you’d expect. About the only problem I’ve encountered is the inconvenience of a wait, because everyone else beat you here, and tables are full. If so, while you wait, these places have a gift shop with a lot of cool and cute items, and most will carry some things local to the area as well. If you’ve never been to one, put it on your list.

It was a busy Friday but we checked in online and got a table 5 minutes upon arrival Before being seated I found the most adorable Halloween salt and pepper shakers. Which I later purchased. We both got the Friday fish fry special and it was delicious. Our waitress Olivia was very welcoming and kind and super accommodating. Our meal was delivered by the manager Howie, who commented on our “ink”and thought our tattoos were awesome, we thought that was cool! All in all, it was a great great experience. Fish fry for Two salt and pepper shakers, hand sanitizers, and pumpkin spice haystacks plus tip was $38. Cracker barrel is always a win!

Best pancakes in town. Also I love the unique items in the little shop there. Years ago I bought my baby a mini hope chest that I absolutely fell in love with. It gave her nursery such character. I actually decorated her bedroom around this one unique piece. And it was not extremely expensive either! Just a wonderful place all around.

I arrived around 9:20 PM after an exhausting 11-hour drive, feeling famished but not wanting to be "that customer" who walks in right before closing. Before heading in, I double-checked if it was alright to dine in; I was perfectly fine with takeout if necessary. The staff was incredibly friendly, and I felt a warm welcome like never before. My server, Jack, was outstanding—he took great care of me and recommended some of his top three dishes, from which I chose the Meatloaf. The food was absolutely delicious, and I want to give a shout-out to the chef and kitchen staff for their quick service, especially as they were preparing to close. Thank you all so much! The cashier, whose name I unfortunately didn't catch, was also fantastic—efficient and courteous, really exemplifying great customer service. If you’re still unsure about whether to visit, the exceptional customer service alone makes this place worth it!

We absolutely love Cracker Barrel! This visit was similar to our previous ones, but it was even better! Our waiter, Carrie, was fantastic—maybe you'll be lucky enough to have her, too! She truly went above and beyond and was a delight to talk to. The atmosphere had that charming old farmhouse vibe that we adore. We even played a game involving tea and a square, and let's just say I didn’t do so well at it! :P I ordered my usual: eggs, bacon, hash browns, cinnamon apples, and biscuits with gravy. Delicious! This Cracker Barrel location definitely deserves a 5-star rating!