Cracker Barrel is the kind of place you stop at on a long drive and leave full and a little sleepy. The food is simple Southern comfort, the plates are big, and the biscuits keep coming.
- Breakfast is served all day, every day, from opening until closing.
- Country dinners cost $13.49 to $15.99 and come with sides and bread.
- Country sides cost $4.99 each when ordered alone.
- Coffee and sweet tea are bottomless at $2.99.
- Family baskets cost $36.99 to $44.99 and feed four to six people.
Cracker Barrel Menu Prices at a Glance
At first look, Cracker Barrel costs more than a diner. But the plate price covers more food. A country dinner includes your entrée, your choice of country sides, and biscuits or cornbread.
The bread is free, and refills are free too. That is why a $13.49 dinner feels like better value than the number suggests.
The prices in this guide are for dining in. Delivery apps usually charge about 30 to 35 percent more, so the same plate looks pricier there. A full comparison is further down.
Cracker Barrel Breakfast Menu
Breakfast is what Cracker Barrel is known for, and it never stops. Every plate below is available from 7am until closing. You can order eggs and grits at 8pm and nobody will blink.
| Breakfast Plate | Price | Calories |
| Sausage ’n Biscuit | $8.99 | 560 |
| Eggs in the Basket | $10.49 | 750 |
| Country Morning Breakfast | $10.99 | 870 |
| Old Timer’s Breakfast | $11.49 | 1000 |
| Smokehouse Breakfast | $12.49 | 1150 |
| Country Boy Breakfast | $13.49 | 1300 |
| Grandpa’s Country Fried Breakfast | $13.49 | 1600 |
| Sunrise Sampler | $13.99 | 1200 |
Uncle Herschel’s Favorite
Many regulars order this plate by name. It is a classic breakfast built around eggs, a choice of breakfast meat, a side such as fried apples or hashbrown casserole, and biscuits with gravy.
It is a big plate. With meat, gravy, and two sides, it can pass 1,000 calories. It is priced separately from the plates in the table above.
Pancakes and French Toast
The pancakes are buttermilk and come with warm syrup. The blueberry and pecan stacks are the two most people pick over the plain one.
| Pancakes and French Toast | Price | Calories |
| Momma’s French Toast Breakfast | $9.49 | 1010 |
| Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancake Breakfast | $9.99 | 930 |
| Cinnamon Roll Pie French Toast | $10.49 | 1180 |
| Wild Maine Blueberry Pancakes | $11.49 | 1050 |
| Pecan Pancakes (full stack) | $11.99 | 1180 |
| Stuffed Cheesecake Pancakes | $11.99 | 1280 |
These numbers do not include syrup. A full pour adds about 200 calories, so a pecan stack as you actually eat it is closer to 1,400.
Country Dinner Plates
Every dinner comes with your choice of country sides and biscuits or cornbread at no extra charge. At many restaurants, those sides would be separate lines on the bill.
| Country Dinner | Price | Calories |
| Chicken ’n Dumplins | $13.49 | 530 |
| Country Fried Chicken Strips | $13.49 | 620 |
| Meatloaf Dinner | $13.99 | 440 |
| Hand Breaded Fried Chicken Tenderloins | $13.99 | 590 |
| Hamburger Steak | $13.99 | 540 |
| Smothered Chicken | $14.49 | 480 |
| Country Fried Steak Dinner | $14.99 | 610 |
| Roast Beef Dinner | $15.49 | 450 |
| Sunday Homestyle Chicken Dinner | $15.99 | 900 |
| Pot Roast Dinner | $15.99 | 440 |
The calories above are for the entrée alone. Your side choices change the total far more than the entrée does.
Sandwiches and Lighter Plates
Sandwiches are ordered less often than dinners. This is where the cheaper lunch options live.
| Sandwich or Soup | Price | Calories |
| Cup of Country Vegetable Soup | $5.49 | 170 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | $8.49 | 630 |
| BLT Sandwich | $8.99 | 580 |
| Country Fried Steak Sandwich | $10.99 | 860 |
| Sourdough Patty Melt | $10.99 | 920 |
| Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $11.49 | 780 |
Cracker Barrel Country Sides
The sides are the heart of the meal. Ordered alone, each one costs $4.99, except a single biscuit at $1.99.
| Country Side | Price Alone | Calories |
| Sliced Tomatoes | $4.99 | 20 |
| Turnip Greens | $4.99 | 60 |
| Green Beans | $4.99 | 60 |
| Sweet Whole Baby Carrots | $4.99 | 90 |
| Pinto Beans | $4.99 | 130 |
| Fried Apples | $4.99 | 170 |
| Sweet Corn | $4.99 | 180 |
| Mashed Potatoes with Country Gravy | $4.99 | 200 |
| Coleslaw | $4.99 | 200 |
| Fried Okra | $4.99 | 260 |
| Steak Fries | $4.99 | 310 |
| Hashbrown Casserole | $4.99 | 360 |
| Macaroni and Cheese | $4.99 | 470 |
| Single Biscuit | $1.99 | 160 |
What About Seafood?
Seafood is a small part of the menu. It shows up mostly as the Friday fish fry in the daily specials below, which many locations serve with hand-breaded catfish or haddock.
Some restaurants also offer dishes such as fried catfish or lemon pepper trout. These are not in the price list above, so confirm the price and availability at your restaurant.
Daily Specials
Cracker Barrel features a different plate each day, often a few dollars under the regular price. The rotation is set by each restaurant, so this is the pattern most follow.
| Day | Typical Special | Notes |
| Monday | Meatloaf | Most consistent day across locations |
| Tuesday | Chicken ’n Dumplins | Can sell out at busy restaurants |
| Wednesday | Chicken Fried Chicken | Sometimes Country Fried Steak instead |
| Thursday | Turkey n’ Dressing | Varies the most |
| Friday | Fish Fry | Hand-breaded catfish or haddock |
| Saturday | Country Fried Steak | Busiest lunch of the week |
| Sunday | Sunday Homestyle Chicken | The signature Sunday plate |
Specials are for lunch and dinner at most restaurants, not all day. If you are driving a long way for one plate, call ahead first.
Cracker Barrel Kids Menu
The kids menu is for children twelve and under, and each meal comes with a drink. Portions are small. A hungry child may do better with a country side and a biscuit.
| Kids Meal | Price | Calories |
| Kids Hot Dog | $6.99 | 420 |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | $7.49 | 480 |
| Kids Lil’ Pancakes | $7.99 | 430 |
| Kids Macaroni n’ Cheese | $7.99 | 470 |
| Kids Chicken Tenderloins | $7.99 | 380 |
| Kids Country Fried Chicken | $7.99 | 510 |
| Kids Mini Cheeseburgers (2 pc) | $7.99 | 560 |
Cracker Barrel Desserts
The Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake is the dessert people come back for. It is also the heaviest item on the menu once the ice cream goes on top.
| Dessert | Price | Calories |
| Mama’s Pancake Dessert | $5.99 | 560 |
| Pecan Pie | $6.99 | 700 |
| Seasonal Pumpkin Pie | $6.99 | 560 |
| Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake | $7.49 | 1100 |
| Apple Pie a la Mode | $7.99 | 870 |
| Hot Apple Dumpling | $7.99 | 800 |
Cracker Barrel Drinks
Coffee and sweet tea are bottomless, which helps when you plan to sit a while. Beer and wine are served at a growing number of locations, but not all.
| Drink | Price | Calories |
| Bottomless Coffee | $2.99 | 0 |
| Bottomless Sweet Tea | $2.99 | 170 per glass |
| Hot Tea | $2.99 | 0 |
| Milk | $2.99 | 150 |
| 100% Apple Juice | $2.99 | 170 |
| Soft Drinks | $3.29 | 0 to 250 |
| Orange Juice | $3.49 | 160 |
| Hot Cocoa | $3.49 | 280 |
| Domestic Beer | $5.49 | 150 |
| House Wine | $6.99 | 120 |
Family Meal Baskets
Family baskets are for takeout and feed four to six people. Sides and bread are included.
| Family Basket | Price | Feeds |
| Meatloaf | $36.99 | 4 to 6 |
| Pulled Pork | $36.99 | 4 to 6 |
| Chicken ’n Dumplins | $36.99 | 4 to 6 |
| Country Fried Steak | $39.99 | 4 to 6 |
| Roast Beef | $44.99 | 4 to 6 |
| Pot Roast | $44.99 | 4 to 6 |
| Sunday Homestyle Chicken | $44.99 | 4 to 6 |
Here is the math. A $36.99 basket works out to $6.17 to $9.25 per person. The $44.99 baskets come to $7.50 to $11.25 per person. A single dinner plate starts at $13.49, so the basket is the clear winner for groups.
Around Thanksgiving and Christmas, Cracker Barrel also sells Heat n’ Serve meals. You order them well ahead, collect them cold, and finish them in your own oven. They sell out early.
Limited-Time Fall Offer
The fall menu includes Crispy Homestyle Chicken, starting at $9.99. It comes with two country sides and biscuits or corn muffins, or you can get it as a sandwich. The offer runs through 18 October 2026.
Limited-time items change often, so check the app before you go.
Restaurant Price vs Delivery Price
Delivery apps add fees and higher menu prices. Using the usual 30 to 35 percent markup, here is what a few plates may cost when delivered.
| Item | Dine-in Price | Estimated Delivery Price |
| Sausage ’n Biscuit | $8.99 | $11.69 to $12.14 |
| Chicken ’n Dumplins | $13.49 | $17.54 to $18.21 |
| Pot Roast Dinner | $15.99 | $20.79 to $21.59 |
These are estimates, not app prices. If you can, order through the Cracker Barrel app for pickup or eat in.
Cracker Barrel Opening Hours
Most Cracker Barrel restaurants open at 7am. Closing time changes by day. There is no late night service and no drive-thru.
| Day | Opens | Closes |
| Sunday to Thursday | 7:00am | 9:00pm |
| Friday | 7:00am | 10:00pm |
| Saturday | 7:00am | 10:00pm |
Hours can differ by location, so check the store locator for yours. Cracker Barrel does not take reservations. You can join the waitlist in the app before you arrive.
Sunday between 11am and 2pm is the busiest time of the week. Waits often pass an hour.
How to Order for Less
- Pick a country dinner over a side-heavy order. You get the entrée, sides, and unlimited bread for one price.
- Check the daily special first. It is often a few dollars cheaper than the same plate on the regular menu.
- Choose bottomless coffee or sweet tea at $2.99 instead of a $3.29 soft drink.
- Feeding a group? A family basket is the cheapest way per person.
- Eat in or pick up. Skip delivery apps if price matters.
Nutrition: The Sides Decide Your Plate
The entrées are lighter than most people expect. Pot Roast and Meatloaf are both 440 calories, and Roast Beef is 450. What changes the total is everything around them.
Take the Pot Roast dinner. With turnip greens and sliced tomatoes, it comes to about 520 calories. With macaroni and cheese and hashbrown casserole, it climbs to about 1,270. The price is the same, but the plates are 750 calories apart.
Bread adds up too. A biscuit or cornbread muffin is about 160 calories, and the basket keeps coming. Gravies, country ham, and casseroles carry most of the sodium.
Allergens and Dietary Needs
Cracker Barrel does not build its menu around diets or allergies. If you have an allergy, ask your server for the allergen information at your restaurant. Fried foods and a shared kitchen can mean cross-contact.
Vegetarians can build a meal from the sides, but be careful. Turnip greens, pinto beans, and green beans are cooked with pork at most locations. Sliced tomatoes, fried apples, sweet corn, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and coleslaw are safer picks. Always ask first.
Cracker Barrel Menu FAQ
Does Cracker Barrel serve breakfast all day?
Yes. Every breakfast item is available from opening to closing, seven days a week. That includes the full plates, pancakes, and French toast.
Do dinners come with sides?
Yes. Each country dinner includes your choice of country sides and biscuits or cornbread. The bread is refilled free.
How much is dinner at Cracker Barrel?
Country dinners run from $13.49 to $15.99. Add a drink and dessert, and a full meal for one person often lands between $19 and $26.
Are the biscuits free?
Yes. Biscuits and cornbread muffins come with every breakfast and dinner plate. Extra baskets cost nothing.
What are the daily specials?
Meatloaf on Monday, Chicken ’n Dumplins on Tuesday, Chicken Fried Chicken on Wednesday, Turkey n’ Dressing on Thursday, Fish Fry on Friday, Country Fried Steak on Saturday, and Sunday Homestyle Chicken on Sunday. Each restaurant sets its own rotation.
Does Cracker Barrel take reservations?
No. Use the app to join the waitlist before you arrive. It is the best way to cut the wait.
What is the healthiest choice?
Pot Roast, Meatloaf, and Roast Beef are all around 440 to 450 calories. Pair them with turnip greens, sliced tomatoes, or baby carrots to keep the plate light.
How much is a family meal?
Family baskets cost $36.99 to $44.99 and feed four to six people. Sides and bread are included.
The Cracker Barrel menu works because it keeps things simple. Big plates, free bread, and a breakfast that never ends. The best deals are the country dinners, the daily specials, and the family baskets.
Pick your sides carefully, check your local restaurant for specials, and you will leave happy without a heavy bill.
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