Service is horrible. Waitress not attentive and focused on others needs while we sat and waited to order.
Jeffrey B.
I absolutely love 'the crack'!!! Denise is so fun and wonderful...my jerked chicken Caesar salad is to DIE for!!!! Always have spectacular IPA's on tap!!! Usually get my Counterweight "Headway" mixed with something...Do yourself a favor...get to "The Crack"!!!!
Super M.
walked in and no one acknowledged me it was like I was invisible. this happened 2 times.
Turtle S.
One of my favorite spots! Always great food and service... I especially enjoy the big salad, crack fredo, onion soup and of course the pizza! Can't go wrong with this place:)
spren2016
We stopped here for a late breakfast on the way home from a vacation in the Berkshires. We had a great breakfast and our server was very good. We both had egg breakfasts, but I also had pancakes and bacon. The pancakes were very good and had a little bit of crisp to them which I enjoyed. The maple syrup was provided in a little bottle which we thought was a nice touch. Then we took advantage of their $6 take home meals if you have bought an entree, so we got their Meatloaf Dinner and their Grilled Chicken Dinner to bring home for our dinner. This was a pretty good deal making their regular eat-in menu even better.
J G.
Interesting how my so so review does not show up. I would still never go back to this place again. As I said before if you are in the area and starving, keep staving.
Susan G.
Nostalgia, charm, personality... these things matter when you visit a restaurant that's like an old friend. The Cracker Barrel Pub in Tariffville (part of Simsbury) is not affiliated with the Cracker Barrel chain, but the menu is somewhat similar in that there is a lot of variety. This restaurant has been around as long as I've lived in Simsbury and I grew up here. Katie was our waitress this time, and she alone was doing every single job when we arrived around 2:30pm. She was the bartender, the busboy and our attentive waitress... I'm not sure who was in the kitchen though. Even though it was mid afternoon the bar side of the restaurant, that has tables and booths, did have a handful of patrons. Katie took her time recommending local beers to us. She checked on us after our food arrived. She truly held the fort down and gave us the perfect amount of attention.That said my husband ordered a medium-rare mushroom burger that arrived medium well. My medium-well Blackened & Blue birder arrived well done (but not burned). The toasted buns were delicious and fresh. The fries were not hot when they arrived, but they were still very good. We enjoyed our burgers even though they weren't cooked to our specifications, our beers were perfect, and the experience was just what we wanted. We WILL be back! And will be sure to order some wings next time (they truly are the best).
Rebecca C.
Great service, creative cocktails and yummy food. You can order on Facebook for quick pick up!!!
Tricia B.
This is not your chain Cracker Barrel. There's no store, no tchotchkes, and no breakfast all day. This is a pub, located in a beautifully restored mill next to a tiny town green. There is street parking available up front, and a small lot available in back. The back entrance does require climbing one flight of stairs. Inside there are two rooms - one is a straight dining room, and the other has the bar and assorted tables and high tops. It must be popular with the locals of Tariffville, and who could blame them? Whoever made the menu had fun, and you can taste that in the food. The cool ranch nachos have the delicious cool ranch flavor, but not so much you don't recognize it's actually a plain tortilla chip you're eating. The meatball is all over the menu, even in the salad section! The burgers are traditional pub, although I would not ask for medium well or above - the outside may get a little crispy. The seasoning still shines even then though. The food is delicious, and you'll want to go back to try the other menu items you didn't try on your first trip.
Attymike
Our party of four went for breakfast. The gift store is excellent, and we all bought things and had a good time. When we finally got in to the restaurant, the waitress was very friendly and efficient. The menu selections are plentiful. Great southern-style breakfasts, The problem is that the food is only average. Grits were garden-variety, nothing special. Eggs looked unappealing. Meat was not really seasoned. Gravy and biscuits were good, but nothing exceptional. Overall, a fun place, especially for the kids, and for getting southern food. But definitely not worth a trip for the gourmet. While not overly expensive, certainly not a bargain.
We came for supper this Saturday night. The restaurant was not too crowded and we were seated quickly. The portions are huge especially the new entree, cheesecake stuffed pancakes with seasonal fruit. Two large stuffed pancakes, 2 eggs and bacon!!! My husband had chicken fried steak, fried apples, and hashbrown casserole. We took home the leftovers!
JWN12
Hadn't been to a CB in a few years....used to like them a LOT. Had a meal at this one and it was very poor quality meat & veggies...and everything was cold. Our server was very nice and tried hard but it was a bad experience. Maybe due to their hurting for wait staff. But I won't be back to any of them.
dougbN9526YD
What is there this morning for breakfast with seven family members for a birthday very disappointed with the mail a long time took yet and all were told I love Cracker Barrel been there many times and never had a problem like this before very disappointed
H4210VBandyr
I have been going to Cracker Barrel for many many years. I introduce my daughter to Cracker Barrel I take my friends to Cracker Barrel and most of all I take my five-year-old grandson there and taking him there for years. I was having a particularly bad week my grandson called me and say Mommy come pick me up I miss you. I felt so good this was going to be a wonderful ending to a horrible week. I pick my grandson up in New Britain I asked him where did he want to eat, he said Cracker Barrel. I said but that is so far. He said but I want the confetti pancakes and sausages. He loves the sausages and the pancakes. I love the atmosphere and the wonderful staff that I'm usually met with. I'll wait for 30 minutes 45 minutes whatever just because I love you I'll be on. I love to browse the store while I wait for my meal I know my mail is always going to be wonderful I always make sure my waitresses get the $10 tip because they're all usually so whatever. I took my grandson took him all the way to Cracker Barrel he picked out a toy that you was going to buy later on we were seated. That's when it All Began. I got a waitress who succeeded we were rude and it's ferocious grab the menu out of my hand who slammed my slow down on the table who try to rush my grandson as he was trying to place his order who never spoke to me once not once the only reason I knew that she had come to my table initially was because I felt her presence she didn't say good evening she didn't say hi you didn't say what can I do for you it was all very strange. I've always had a wonderful experiences with the waitresses are there that's why I've always gone back. In the end I told someone I don't want her to serve me anymore and that's when she spoke. flippantly said oh okay,. all of a sudden she's more animated she's talking to the person on the left side of me she's talking to the person on the right side of me she's talking to the person in front of me and she's now extremely animated extra loud and she's laughing real loud. Obviously for some reason that night she had a problem that she felt she was going to take it out on my table probably because she felt she can get away with because she certainly did not seem to care when her manager bought my sweet potato out to me. I don't know why she treated me the way she did out of everybody that she was serving she was just real mean and like a bully. And she just didn't care. And in my experience that speaks to someone who's accustomed to misbehaving and gets away with it. I left there that evening having paid for tea that I didn't drink and a potato casserole that I did not eat and on hindsight the supervisor shouldnt have charged me and I shouldn't have paid for it. The experience was so unexpected weird and putting that I was worried she may have spit in my food And it bothers me to this day that I can no longer go back to a restaurant that I loved going to because of this nasty nasty waitress. And to that waitress I'd like to say I I'm a 40% disabled veteran I know a nurse who works on the front line oh, I am exhausted all the time I am I'm still going through some of the issues that caused my disability. When I get to spend time with my grandson.who I don't see for long periods of time now, I try to enjoy it. You ruined that for me. but I'd like to say I don't hate you God bless you. and whatever Spirit of meanness that got into you to make you direct that at me, I forgive you, and God bless you and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of the year. Forgive my diction but this has been bothering me for weeks it's Saturday morning usually I am up dressed headed towards Cracker Barrel but today I can't go and it breaks my heart that one evening with a nasty mean person has taken that small pleasure of my life away from me
Marie B.
I'm not sure why folks are giving this a one star! We have been there twice now and both times the staff was had working and the food and atmosphere are cozy and welcoming. We will be back! For a local pub this is a good place!!!
Service is horrible. Waitress not attentive and focused on others needs while we sat and waited to order.
I absolutely love 'the crack'!!! Denise is so fun and wonderful...my jerked chicken Caesar salad is to DIE for!!!! Always have spectacular IPA's on tap!!! Usually get my Counterweight "Headway" mixed with something...Do yourself a favor...get to "The Crack"!!!!
walked in and no one acknowledged me it was like I was invisible. this happened 2 times.
One of my favorite spots! Always great food and service... I especially enjoy the big salad, crack fredo, onion soup and of course the pizza! Can't go wrong with this place:)
We stopped here for a late breakfast on the way home from a vacation in the Berkshires. We had a great breakfast and our server was very good. We both had egg breakfasts, but I also had pancakes and bacon. The pancakes were very good and had a little bit of crisp to them which I enjoyed. The maple syrup was provided in a little bottle which we thought was a nice touch. Then we took advantage of their $6 take home meals if you have bought an entree, so we got their Meatloaf Dinner and their Grilled Chicken Dinner to bring home for our dinner. This was a pretty good deal making their regular eat-in menu even better.
Interesting how my so so review does not show up. I would still never go back to this place again. As I said before if you are in the area and starving, keep staving.
Nostalgia, charm, personality... these things matter when you visit a restaurant that's like an old friend. The Cracker Barrel Pub in Tariffville (part of Simsbury) is not affiliated with the Cracker Barrel chain, but the menu is somewhat similar in that there is a lot of variety. This restaurant has been around as long as I've lived in Simsbury and I grew up here. Katie was our waitress this time, and she alone was doing every single job when we arrived around 2:30pm. She was the bartender, the busboy and our attentive waitress... I'm not sure who was in the kitchen though. Even though it was mid afternoon the bar side of the restaurant, that has tables and booths, did have a handful of patrons. Katie took her time recommending local beers to us. She checked on us after our food arrived. She truly held the fort down and gave us the perfect amount of attention.That said my husband ordered a medium-rare mushroom burger that arrived medium well. My medium-well Blackened & Blue birder arrived well done (but not burned). The toasted buns were delicious and fresh. The fries were not hot when they arrived, but they were still very good. We enjoyed our burgers even though they weren't cooked to our specifications, our beers were perfect, and the experience was just what we wanted. We WILL be back! And will be sure to order some wings next time (they truly are the best).
Great service, creative cocktails and yummy food. You can order on Facebook for quick pick up!!!
This is not your chain Cracker Barrel. There's no store, no tchotchkes, and no breakfast all day. This is a pub, located in a beautifully restored mill next to a tiny town green. There is street parking available up front, and a small lot available in back. The back entrance does require climbing one flight of stairs. Inside there are two rooms - one is a straight dining room, and the other has the bar and assorted tables and high tops. It must be popular with the locals of Tariffville, and who could blame them? Whoever made the menu had fun, and you can taste that in the food. The cool ranch nachos have the delicious cool ranch flavor, but not so much you don't recognize it's actually a plain tortilla chip you're eating. The meatball is all over the menu, even in the salad section! The burgers are traditional pub, although I would not ask for medium well or above - the outside may get a little crispy. The seasoning still shines even then though. The food is delicious, and you'll want to go back to try the other menu items you didn't try on your first trip.
Our party of four went for breakfast. The gift store is excellent, and we all bought things and had a good time. When we finally got in to the restaurant, the waitress was very friendly and efficient. The menu selections are plentiful. Great southern-style breakfasts, The problem is that the food is only average. Grits were garden-variety, nothing special. Eggs looked unappealing. Meat was not really seasoned. Gravy and biscuits were good, but nothing exceptional. Overall, a fun place, especially for the kids, and for getting southern food. But definitely not worth a trip for the gourmet. While not overly expensive, certainly not a bargain.
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We came for supper this Saturday night. The restaurant was not too crowded and we were seated quickly. The portions are huge especially the new entree, cheesecake stuffed pancakes with seasonal fruit. Two large stuffed pancakes, 2 eggs and bacon!!! My husband had chicken fried steak, fried apples, and hashbrown casserole. We took home the leftovers!
Hadn't been to a CB in a few years....used to like them a LOT. Had a meal at this one and it was very poor quality meat & veggies...and everything was cold. Our server was very nice and tried hard but it was a bad experience. Maybe due to their hurting for wait staff. But I won't be back to any of them.
What is there this morning for breakfast with seven family members for a birthday very disappointed with the mail a long time took yet and all were told I love Cracker Barrel been there many times and never had a problem like this before very disappointed
I have been going to Cracker Barrel for many many years. I introduce my daughter to Cracker Barrel I take my friends to Cracker Barrel and most of all I take my five-year-old grandson there and taking him there for years. I was having a particularly bad week my grandson called me and say Mommy come pick me up I miss you. I felt so good this was going to be a wonderful ending to a horrible week. I pick my grandson up in New Britain I asked him where did he want to eat, he said Cracker Barrel. I said but that is so far. He said but I want the confetti pancakes and sausages. He loves the sausages and the pancakes. I love the atmosphere and the wonderful staff that I'm usually met with. I'll wait for 30 minutes 45 minutes whatever just because I love you I'll be on. I love to browse the store while I wait for my meal I know my mail is always going to be wonderful I always make sure my waitresses get the $10 tip because they're all usually so whatever. I took my grandson took him all the way to Cracker Barrel he picked out a toy that you was going to buy later on we were seated. That's when it All Began. I got a waitress who succeeded we were rude and it's ferocious grab the menu out of my hand who slammed my slow down on the table who try to rush my grandson as he was trying to place his order who never spoke to me once not once the only reason I knew that she had come to my table initially was because I felt her presence she didn't say good evening she didn't say hi you didn't say what can I do for you it was all very strange. I've always had a wonderful experiences with the waitresses are there that's why I've always gone back. In the end I told someone I don't want her to serve me anymore and that's when she spoke. flippantly said oh okay,. all of a sudden she's more animated she's talking to the person on the left side of me she's talking to the person on the right side of me she's talking to the person in front of me and she's now extremely animated extra loud and she's laughing real loud. Obviously for some reason that night she had a problem that she felt she was going to take it out on my table probably because she felt she can get away with because she certainly did not seem to care when her manager bought my sweet potato out to me. I don't know why she treated me the way she did out of everybody that she was serving she was just real mean and like a bully. And she just didn't care. And in my experience that speaks to someone who's accustomed to misbehaving and gets away with it. I left there that evening having paid for tea that I didn't drink and a potato casserole that I did not eat and on hindsight the supervisor shouldnt have charged me and I shouldn't have paid for it. The experience was so unexpected weird and putting that I was worried she may have spit in my food And it bothers me to this day that I can no longer go back to a restaurant that I loved going to because of this nasty nasty waitress. And to that waitress I'd like to say I I'm a 40% disabled veteran I know a nurse who works on the front line oh, I am exhausted all the time I am I'm still going through some of the issues that caused my disability. When I get to spend time with my grandson.who I don't see for long periods of time now, I try to enjoy it. You ruined that for me. but I'd like to say I don't hate you God bless you. and whatever Spirit of meanness that got into you to make you direct that at me, I forgive you, and God bless you and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of the year. Forgive my diction but this has been bothering me for weeks it's Saturday morning usually I am up dressed headed towards Cracker Barrel but today I can't go and it breaks my heart that one evening with a nasty mean person has taken that small pleasure of my life away from me
I'm not sure why folks are giving this a one star! We have been there twice now and both times the staff was had working and the food and atmosphere are cozy and welcoming. We will be back! For a local pub this is a good place!!!