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Cross-Eyed Cricket Family Restaurant is a warm and inviting American restaurant in Evansville, IN, serving up delicious meals for breakfast and lunch. As a family restaurant, we're dedicated to providing a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can enjoy a great meal together. Our menu features a variety of classic American favorites, from fluffy pancakes to juicy burgers, all made with fresh ingredients and a dash of love. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast or a satisfying lunch, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. Stop by and experience the Cross-Eyed Cricket Family Restaurant difference for yourself!

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Preston Edge
Preston Edge -Google user
a month ago
Great food, and very reasonably priced! Got the Cricket Pick 5 with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, fruit and a pancake for $12 which fed me and my 3 yr old. Had lots of other options to choose from and a large menu. Place was clean (they’ve...Read More
Brunch$10–20Atmosphere: 51 person, 2 people, 3-4 people, 5-8 peopleNo wait
Kristi Smith
Kristi Smith -Google user
7 months ago
Small town diner feel in the city! This was our first time here… Waitress (Kali I believe) was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu/serving sizes and was attentive without hovering over us. Kathy (a different waitress was the best combination of...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lotSmall lot by building, plenty of spaces for the size of the restaurant
B Gray
B Gray -Google user
a year ago
I'm happy that I stopped in. Good home cooking. The service was great, and the roll with strawberry was worth the stop. I do want to come back for breakfast. I love the Christian values and messages. Of course, I had to take home a dozen rolls and...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Mashed Potatoes
Cheryl Gutgsell
Cheryl Gutgsell -Google user
4 years ago
Love this place! If bread pudding is available, get it! It's amazing! The breakfast portions are plentiful, but lighter portions are available. I had basic eggs with tomato slices and it was perfect. The waffles are light and fluffy, the omelettes were well proportioned with cheese...Read More
Chris Lee
Chris Lee -Google user
Edited 11 months ago
This is an excellent place for breakfast. We have not tried other meals here yet. This service is outstanding especially Kalee. The food is really good. It is located in an older building and has an old time diner feel to it. Even the aroma...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Pick 5, Perfect, Biscuits and Gravy, Hash BrownsPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parking
Steven Eisenhauer
Steven Eisenhauer -Google user
8 months ago
We have been coming here for Years it goes back to the 1970s when Fernando took over the Wine box cafeteria.. he then took over Cross-eyed cricket. They have always had the Spaghetti special on Thursdays and the RostBeef and pork rost with Dressing. Is...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Fried Chicken
Jason Marsh
Jason Marsh -Google user
a year ago
Had dinner with my family on a Monday night. Not very busy and service was great. We split the chichen fried chicken and beef roast with lots of sides. All was very good! I recommend the strawberry butter with the rolls.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fried OkraPlenty of parkingFree parking lotKids meals avalible.
Madi Porter
Madi Porter -Google user
6 years ago
You would expect the food to be as dingy as the building’s appearance, but boy would you be wrong. The food is amazing and the price can’t be beat. Pie Pan used to be this quality, but since the new ownership I’ve left unsatisfied every...Read More
Traci Mull
Traci Mull -Google user
3 years ago
Absolutely the friendliest staff and great large portions of food. You will definitely get your belly full and have leftovers!!! Highly recommend!!!
Holly
Holly -Google user
a year ago
We passed by the Cross-eyed Cricket for years always saying we wanted to see what it was about. Well 3-4 yrs ago we finally stopped and have been back many many times now. I always want to try something different but end up getting the...Read More
Laurie Murphy
Laurie Murphy -Google user
3 years ago
Amazing breakfast, fluffy biscuits, delicious funnel cake French toast with fruit and homemade whipped cream. Friendly server, clean, awesome experience!
Biuacca Singh
Biuacca Singh -Google user
a year ago
Lord have mercy this has got to be one of my favorite restaurant experiences this year while living in Evansville this past year. Mrs. Kathy our waitress was so funny, attentive & Nice!! Now for the food, it taste like somebody's granny was in the...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Hash BrownsSomewhat recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
russell dehaven
russell dehaven -Google user
2 years ago
Waitress seated us and was quick to take orders. Food was really good. Chicken fried Chicken was amazing!!
La'Trece M
La'Trece M -Google user
3 years ago
We were on the road and saw the name and looked at the menu and so happy we stopped here!! I had fried catfish and fries and it was delicious!! They have this homemade strawberry butter ..yes you heard me right and it's soo good!!...Read More
Jason Adams
Jason Adams -Google user
2 years ago
Our first time there!!! Food was excellent!!! My Wife and I both got the Saturday Steak Special, Ribeye!!!! Came with 3 sides and dessert!!!! Service was Awesome!!!!! Atmosphere was nice and hometown feeling!!!! The only thing I wish they …
Faith Young
Faith Young -Google user
3 years ago
Amazing omelettes, bread pudding special is incredible. Great place for breakfast, whether you want steak and potatoes, grits, or eggs and bacon, everything is delicious. Family friendly too!
Matt Keltner
Matt Keltner -Google user
7 months ago
I ordered the 3lb tomahawk steak, with fried okra, which was absolutely amazing and grilled to perfection. Even though the establishment is older, the food was great and the staff was extremely friendly. The menu has a wide variety of options. The parking is somewhat limited...Read More
Atmosphere: 4
Debbie Swiney
Debbie Swiney -Google user
11 months ago
It was a cute little place and the food was delicious. Something for everyone. We were there around 10:30 a.m. and no problems getting breakfast or lunch. Pictures are of Deep Fried Funnel cake and Cast Iron Heaven (bread pudding) which both came with eggs...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Deep Fried Fruit Covered Funnel Cake
Brandi Brown
Brandi Brown -Google user
a year ago
Came here for lunch (around 11:30-Noon) while a family member was in Hospital. We are from Southern Illinois, and could relate to and appreciate many of the menu items-but there were also some that were novel and intriguing! We tried a little bit of...Read More
Atmosphere: 3
Alicia Renee Selner
Alicia Renee Selner -Google user
2 years ago
Absolutely DELICIOUS!! The steak and eggs with pancakes are as good if not better then home. My husband's turkey and dressing was also yummy. Clean, Friendly and great food! It is the best food I've had in my four weeks here training in Evansville!
Lunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Randy
Randy -Google user
2 years ago
Very delicious Breakfast. Got Bread pudding to Go... Wow, large portions, and tasted amazing..😍🤩 …
A Cox
A Cox -Google user
5 days ago
Food was great, service was great, nice easy accessible location.
Atmosphere: 4
Katey Reynolds
Katey Reynolds -Google user
a year ago
We had a great late lunch/early dinner here today! Our server was so sweet. Proportions of food were amazing! Sweet tea was perfect. We both got the chicken fried chicken. We left stuffed! Only negative we found was both the bathrooms needed some attention. We’ll...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Potatoes, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Fried SteakRamp to go in
Travailler Mendez (Travi)
Travailler Mendez (Travi) -Google user
7 months ago
I came up from Nashville and our friend brought us here. The atmosphere was very clean and modern. The menu was easy to understand and had great selection. The grilled chicken salad I got was full to the brim. But the best part was our server Kara....Read More
Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5Strawberry, Dumplings, Country Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Fried Chicken
Ryan Funk
Ryan Funk -Google user
4 months ago
Excellent excellent home cooking I had the build you’re own omelette bacon,sausage cheese and mushrooms with a side of biscuits, gravy and also a Belgium, waffle. I had zero complaints about food or service. We need more places like this little restaurant
Breakfast$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Kimberly Naugle Long
Kimberly Naugle Long -Google user
3 months ago
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. This place has a long history here and clearly they have earned their great reputation. Food is amazing every time. They can even handle our large family of 12!
Atmosphere: 5
McKenzie Ziliak
McKenzie Ziliak -Google user
7 months ago
This is a wonderful cozy restaurant. The service was attentive and friendly. The food was mouth watering. We had a group of 8 and everyone was beyond happy with their meal. We had a mix of breakfast and lunch. I had the heavenly skillet- which...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 4Fried Chicken, Cornbread, Chicken Fried Chicken
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson -Google user
a month ago
Great dinner! Better than most for sure. Their sister restaurant the comfort is higher end, but this place is cozy cute and delicious food!!
Breakfast$1–10Atmosphere: 5
Jennifer Crowe
Jennifer Crowe -Google user
5 months ago
You might have to wait for a table to open due to the small dining area, but the average wait was 10 minutes or less on Sunday. The bacon tasted especially good, and you cannot go wrong with the German fries. This is a step...Read More
Celeste Williams
Celeste Williams -Google user
a month ago
Biscuits and gravy were excellent, gravy really has flavor. Bread pudding with fresh fruit is delicious.

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