Cracker Barrel Specials: $5 Take Home Meals, Free Appetizer

Buy one entree and get an other to take home for just $5 now at Cracker Barrel.  Also, check out the new Cracker Barrel Fall Menu.

$5 Take Home Meals at Cracker Barrel

Purchase any regular priced entree and take home a freshly prepared homestyle meal for just $5 more at Cracker Barrel.  The $5 Take Home Meals special – good for dine-in only – gives you one of three homestyle favorites for $5 when you buy a regular entree.  The choices are Fried Homestyle Chicken & Mac ‘n Cheese, Meatloaf & Mac ‘n Cheese, and Smoky Grilled Chicken & Mashed Potatoes.

When ordering tell your server you want to add a $5 Take Home Meal.  You can find the deal announcement on the Cracker Barrel $5 Take Home Page.

Cracker Barrel Winter Menu

Cracker Barrel recently rolled out a Winter Menu featuring “Breakfast Anytime” entrees and new takeout offerings.  Here’s what’s new at Cracker Barrel:

  • Pancake Tacos: Two buttermilk pancakes folded and filled with bacon, egg and shredded cheese.  Also comes with choice of breakfast side. $11.99.
  • Biscuit Benny:  A buttermilk biscuit with your choice of ham, sausage or bacon, two eggs with Hollandaise sauce and two country sides. $10.99.
  • Homestyle Chicken ‘n French Toast: French toast paired with homestyle chicken. $11.99.
  • Steak n’ Egg Hashbrown Casserole: Hashbrown Casserole with Steak Tips, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, fried and green onions, and diced tomatoes. $11.99.
  • Sirloin Steak Tips ‘n Tenders Family Meal Basket:  Sirloin Steak Tips with garlic butter and fried or grilled chicken tenders with dipping sauce, plus two Country Sides and Buttermilk Biscuits. Serves 5. $54.99
  • Broccoli Cheese Casserole for 5: Broccoli with a rich cheese sauce and rice, topped with buttery cracker crumbles. Serves 5. $19.99.

See all the new items at: Cracker Barrel New Menu Items.

Cracker Barrel is rolling up some new breakfast menu options that are, as always, available all day long.  We can finally build our own breakfast!  Here’s the full lineup:

  • Build Your Own Homestyle Breakfast: Two eggs, biscuits n’ gravy, choice of Standard Meat and a Homestyle Side, starting at $8.99.
    • Standard Meat options include Bacon, Smoked Sausage Patties, or a trio Sampling of Bacon, Sausage and Ham (Sugar or Country).
  • Cracker Barrel introduces Premium Meat options for an added charge: Meatless Impossible Sausage, Spicy Chicken Sausage, Fried Sunday Homestyle Chicken, Steak (Country Fried, Hamburger or Sirloin), Ham (Sugar or Country) or Grilled Chicken Tenders.
  • Also, the following “Premium Sides” are now available – Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Hashbrown Casserole Tots, Two Buttermilk Pancakes or Loaded Hashbrown Casserole.  Most are priced at $1.99.
  • Stuffed Cheese Pancake Breakfast:  Homestyle buttermilk pancakes stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling, topped with fresh seasonal fruit and powdered sugar, and served with strawberry syrup. This comes with two eggs plus a choice of Thick-sliced Bacon or Smoked Sausage. $10.99.

See the menu at:  Cracker Barrel Breakfast Menu.  Also, grab a nice Southern lunch starting at just $7.99 or dinner for $11.99 with Cracker Barrel specials available at most locations.

Cracker Barrel Rewards Program – Free Appetizer

The new Cracker Barrel Rewards program offers members the opportunity to earn Pegs (like points) through restaurant or retail purchases and redeem them for rewards. The program is inspired by Cracker Barrel’s iconic peg game, and members can earn Pegs on qualifying purchases made at all Cracker Barrel locations, on CrackerBarrel.com, and in the Cracker Barrel app.

Go to the Cracker Barrel Rewards page here to enroll. You’ll get a free Barrel Bite appetizer just for signing up! Also, enjoy Birthday, Anniversary, and Surprise Bonus Rewards, as well as one-of-a-kind digital experiences. You can redeem Pegs for a full menu of options across three Peg levels: 75 Pegs, 150 Pegs, and 225 Pegs.

What Are The Weekday Lunch Specials At Cracker Barrel?

Cracker Barrel has two lunch special available every weekday – Chicken N’ Dumplins and Meatloaf –  and additional daily specials on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Every Cracker Barrel Lunch Special comes with buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins; some also come with one or two country sides.  Most Lunch Specials are priced at $8.99 (typical price, your price may vary).  Here are the typical deals; your deals may vary:

  • Chicken N’ Dumplings $8.99 – available Monday – Friday
  • Meatloaf $8.99 – available Monday – Friday (not available at some locations)
  • Pick 2 Country Combos $8.29
  • Broccoli Cheddar Chicken $8.99 – available Wednesdays
  • Turkey N’ Dressing $8.99 – available Thursdays
  • Friday Fish Fry $14.49 or Country Coastal Seafood Sampler $13.99 – available Fridays

Lunch Deals are available from 10:30 am to 4:15 pm.  View more details at: Cracker Barrel Daily Specials

What Days Are The Cracker Barrel Meatloaf, Turkey And Chicken Dinner Deals?

Cracker Barrel has Daily Dinner Deals available every Wednesday through Sunday.  Every dinner comes with buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins; some also come with one or two country sides.  Daily Dinner Deals are priced at about $13 (typical price, your price may vary).  Here are the typical deals:

  • Wednesdays – Broccoli Cheddar Chicken $12.99
  • Thursdays – Turkey N’ Dressing $12.99
  • Fridays  – Country Coastal Seafood Sampler $13.99 or Friday Fish Fry $14.49
  • Saturday – Country Fried Pork Chops $13.79
  • Every Day – Homestyle Chicken $12.99

Dinner Deals are available from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm.  View more details at: Cracker Barrel Daily Specials

Family Meals

Cracker Barrel has Family Meal Baskets available to-go or for delivery that can feed a group of 3-5 people and start at about $30.

Cracker Barrel Family Meal Baskets range from about $30 – $40.  Here are the family meal options and pricing.

  • All-Day Pancake Breakfast $39.99 – Buttermilk Pancakes with butter and syrup and Scrambled Eggs, plus choice of Bacon or Sausage Patties, and Hashbrown Casserole or Fried Apples
  • Signature Chicken n’ Dumplins $36.99 – Chicken n’ Dumplins and Buttermilk Biscuits plus choice of 2 Country Sides
  • Southern Fried Chicken $42.49 – 12 pieces of Southern Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Biscuits plus choice of 2 Country Sides
  • Sunday Homestyle Chicken $43.49 – 6 boneless fried chicken breasts and Buttermilk Biscuits plus choice of 2 Country Sides
  • Grilled or Fried Chicken Tenderloins $42.49 – Chicken tenderloins with BBQ and Honey Mustard sauces and Buttermilk Biscuits plus choice of 2 Country Sides.

You can also buy sides by the quart, including broccoli, corn, fried okra and mashed potatoes, and family-sized beverages like lemonade and iced tea.

Pricing may vary by location; click here for the Cracker Barrel Family Meals webpage for full details and to place an order.

Does Cracker Barrel Sell Other Merchandise?

Cracker Barrel frequently has merchandise on sale plus free shipping on orders over $100.  Visit:  Cracker Barrel Merchandise Sale to see the sale items and start your order.

Cracker Barrel Menu

Visit our Cracker Barrel menu page here to see what they’ve got and how much things cost. Or, visit their website here.

How Do I Find A Cracker Barrel Near Me and Hours?

There are Cracker Barrel locations all over the map with over 650 diners in the United States.  Looking for one near you?  Click here to find a location near you – you need to start an order to find the closest one. Most locations open at 7 AM, and usually close around 9 PM during the week, and 10 PM or later on weekends.  It’s definitely more popular during the breakfast / weekend brunch hours.

Can I Get Cracker Barrel Delivery?

Cracker Barrel offers delivery for a fee on a typical order will be $5 – $6.  Sometimes, we’ll find a free delivery deal or promotional code.  We’ll be sure to post them here when we do.  To start a delivery order, click here for the Cracker Barrel website.  You can order delivery in the mobile app, too.

Where Is Cracker Barrel’s Nutritional Information?

Cracker Barrel has a full listing of calorie and nutritional information available online. To view the calories and nutritional information, click here for the official website of Cracker Barrel Nutritional Info.

Does Cracker Barrel Sell Gift Cards?

Cracker Barrel gift cards are an easy idea for online shopping.  Looking for one?  Visit the Cracker Barrel official website here and add one to your shopping cart.  Sometimes, there are Cracker Barrel coupons that give you an extra discount on a gift card purchase.  The special offer usually comes around during the springtime and holiday season, like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Gift cards have no cash value, but don’t have an expiration date generally.

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