Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Joliet: 6:24 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (815) 744-0985 to confirm.
Location & directions
1511 Riverboat Center DriveJoliet, IL 60431
About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is an American restaurant you'll find at 1511 Riverboat Center Drive in Joliet, Illinois. Our Joliet guide covers 83 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Cracker Barrel is open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:00 AM most days.
Available service options are dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (815) 744-0985.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 1511 Riverboat Center Drive, Joliet, IL 60431
- Phone
- (815) 744-0985
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cracker Barrel’s weekday schedule with 327 other American restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 86% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 61% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 114 hours a week, 44 hours more than the local median of 70. 85% of American restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Cracker Barrel is one of them.
Compared with 327 other American restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Illinois
Based on 86 menus with 6,032 priced items from American restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.25, and half of all items are priced between $5.49 and $15.59.
We don’t have Cracker Barrel’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 35% | $4.95 |
| Onion Rings | 30% | $6.40 |
| Caesar Salad | 29% | $10.62 |
| Grilled Cheese | 27% | $8.20 |
| Patty Melt | 23% | $10.87 |
| Cheeseburger | 20% | $11.07 |
| French Toast | 16% | $10.45 |
| Chicken Strips | 16% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 86 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cracker Barrel there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 6 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (2), Sandwiches & Delis (2), Burgers & Fast Food (1), and American (1).
Competition is light: 1 other American restaurant is within a mile. The closest is Heroes West Sports Grill, 0.2 mi away.
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexChipotle1.5 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks2.2 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cracker Barrel's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Cracker Barrel open on Sunday?
Yes, Cracker Barrel is open on Sundays: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Cracker Barrel located?
Cracker Barrel is located at 1511 Riverboat Center Drive, Joliet, IL 60431.
What is the phone number of Cracker Barrel?
You can call Cracker Barrel at (815) 744-0985.
Does Cracker Barrel offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Cracker Barrel. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Cracker Barrel open late?
Yes – Cracker Barrel is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Cracker Barrel?
There are 6 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cracker Barrel. Nearby options include McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), Subway (0.2 mi), and Dunkin' (0.2 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Cracker Barrel?
1 other American restaurant within a mile. The closest is Heroes West Sports Grill, 0.2 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 86 menus with 6,032 priced items from American restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.25, and half of all items are priced between $5.49 and $15.59.
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