With the cost of groceries skyrocketing (eggs, anyone?), looking for ways to save money has become essential. At Cracker Barrel, we’ve always believed that our mission of Pleasing People means having a place where guests can go to enjoy a home-cooked meal made with care for a great price.
That hasn’t changed! Here are over 20 delicious Cracker Barrel meals, all for under $12 that will make you, and your wallet happy.
Breakfast Meals Under $12*
Whether you’re just starting your day or winding down, nothing beats a good old fashioned homestyle breakfast. That’s why at Cracker Barrel we like to serve breakfast all day. And for under $12 a meal, breakfast really can be the most important (and cheapest) meal of the day.
1. Momma’s Pancake Breakfast®
One of our most popular, Momma’s Pancake Breakfast, comes with three Buttermilk Pancakes topped with butter and served with two eggs of your choice, plus Thick-Sliced Bacon or Smoked Sausage and 100% Pure Natural Syrup. Momma approves, and so will you!
Starting at $8.99 (price varies by location)
2. Stuffed Cheesecake Pancake Breakfast
Rich and delicious, our Stuffed Cheesecake Pancakes are a big hit with our guests. Get two Buttermilk Pancakes layered with cream cheesecake filling, topped with Fresh Strawberries, powdered sugar, and Strawberry Syrup. You’ll also get two eggs* plus your choice of Thick-Sliced Bacon or Smoked Sausage.
Starting at $10.99 (price varies by location)
3. Grandma’s Sampler
The ultimate homestyle breakfast! Our Grandma’s Sampler comes with two golden Buttermilk Pancakes & butter served with two eggs* and a sampling of Thick-Sliced Bacon, Smoked Sausage, and Sugar Cured or Country Ham. Plus your choice of Breakfast Side with 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Starting at $10.49 (price varies by location)
4. French Toast Breakfast
Not in the mood for pancakes? Try our French Toast made from thick sourdough bread hand-dipped in our special egg batter and griddled, topped with butter, plus 100% Pure Natural Syrup or your choice of any fruit Sweet Topping.
Or go with our Momma’s French Toast Breakfast for some extra protein with two eggs* and your choice of Thick-Sliced Bacon or Smoked Sausage.
Starting at $9.99 (price varies by location)
5. Old Timer’s Breakfast
Another guest favorite, our Old Timer’s Breakfast, starts with two farm fresh eggs,* plus your choice of Breakfast Side, Thick-Sliced Bacon, or Smoked Sausage Patties, and homestyle Biscuits n’ Gravy.
Starting at $8.99 (price varies by location)
6. Bacon n’ Egg Hashbrown Casserole
Our Bacon n’ Egg Hashbrown Casserole comes hot off the grill, layered with pieces of crispy bacon, farm-fresh scrambled eggs, melted Colby cheese, fried onions, green onions, and fresh diced tomatoes. Served with Buttermilk Biscuits and all the butter and jam you want.
Starting at $10.79 (price varies by location)
7. Homestyle Chicken n’ French Toast
Get a bit of both breakfast and lunch with our Homestyle Chicken n’ French Toast. We combine our signature, golden and crispy fried chicken with three griddled slices of thick French toast, powdered sugar, and a side of whipped butter and serve it with 100% pure natural syrup.
Starting at $11.49 (price varies by location)
Lunch n’ Dinner Meals Under $12*
Stressful day at work? Now you’re hungry, and the line at the drive-thru is wrapped around the building. You deserve something better than fast food! Here are some tasty lunch and dinner options, all for under $12, that won’t stress out your budget.
8. Chicken n’ Dumplins
Slow simmered right in our kitchen, our Chicken n’ Dumplins are served with your choice of 2 or 3 Country Sides with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Starting at $8.99 (price varies by location)
9. Meatloaf
Our special recipe Meatloaf is a delicious blend of tomatoes, onions, and green peppers and comes with your choice of 2 Country Sides, served with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Starting at $10.99 (price varies by location)
10. Country Fried Steak
Enjoy USDA Choice Country Fried Steak topped with savory Sawmill Gravy and served with your choice of 2 Country Sides with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Starting at $11.99 (price varies by location)
11. Chicken Tenders (Fried or Grilled)
Choose between marinated Grilled Chicken Tenders, or Fried Chicken Tenders served with your choice of Dill Pickle Ranch, Honey Mustard, or BBQ sauce. Add 2 or 3 Country Sides plus hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins to create a satisfying (and affordable) meal.
Starting at $11.69 (price varies by location)
12. Cheesy Bacon Homestyle Chicken
For our NEW Cheesy Bacon Homestyle Chicken we’ve taken one piece of our juicy Sunday Homestyle Chicken®, and topped it with cheese, bacon, crispy onion strings and drizzled with Buttermilk Ranch. Enjoy it with your choice of two Country Sides and Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins. (Available for a limited time.)
Starting at $11.49 (price varies by location)
13. Buttermilk Buffalo Ranch Mac n’ Cheese
Kick your tastebuds into high gear with our NEW Buttermilk Buffalo Ranch Mac n’ Cheese. Crispy chicken tenders, drizzled in kick’n Buffalo Buttermilk Ranch sauce, and served on top of our creamy, signature mac n’ cheese. Then we top it all off with diced tomatoes and green onions. Comes with Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Starting at $10.99 (price varies by location)
14. Hamburger Steak
Enjoy a half-pound Hamburger Steak seasoned with garlic butter glaze and your choice of two Country Sides, plus Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Starting at $10.79 (price varies by location)
15. Chicken Pot Pie
Our Chicken Pot Pie recipe is a comfort food favorite. Slow-simmered chicken, peas, carrots, celery, potatoes, and onions mixed in a creamy sauce surrounded by a flaky pastry crust. Comes with your choice of hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Starting at $9.99 (price varies by location)
16. U.S. Farm Raised Catfish (Available at Select Stores)
It’s back! This widely popular Cracker Barrel seafood favorite comes with one grilled or cornmeal-crusted and fried Catfish fillet, tartar sauce for dipping, plus your choice of two Country Sides with Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Starting at $10.49 (price varies by location)
17. Country Vegetable Plate
Sometimes all your need is sides. We couldn’t agree more! Order a Country Vegetable Plate and choose from four of your favorite Cracker Barrel sides, like Hashbrown Casserole, Fried Apples, Dumplins, and more. Served with your choice of Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Starting at $9.99 (price varies by location)
18. Homestyle Chicken Salad
For a bit lighter fare, try our Homestyle Chicken Salad with your choice of either crispy, golden-fried Sunday Homestyle Chicken® or Smoky Southern grilled chicken breast over a bed of fresh greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded Colby cheese, Sourdough croutons, & boiled eggs.
Starting at $11.49 (price varies by location)
19. Homestyle Chicken BLT
Our Homestyle Chicken BLT comes with your choice of crispy, golden-fried Sunday Homestyle Chicken® or grilled chicken breast drizzled with our maple glaze, topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and sweet n’ smoky mayo on a bun. Served with your choice of a Cup of Soup or any Country Side. (Or, try it with our golden Steak Fries for the perfect pairing.)
Starting at $11.49 (price varies by location)
20. The Barrel Cheeseburger
When you can’t decide nothing beats a good old-fashioned Barrel Cheeseburger made with care and perfection, topped with Colby cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato on a warm bun. Enjoy it with your choice of soup or Country Side.
Starting at $10.99 (price varies by location)
Weekday Lunch Specials Under $10*
Chicken n’ Dumplins
Trying to stay under $10 on your lunch break? We’ve got you covered. Indulge in some slow, simmered Chicken n’ Dumplins. Pair them with your favorite Country Side, plus some Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins, then finish off your workday feeling full and satisfied (and happy about not overspending).
Starting at $8.49 (price varies by location)
Meatloaf
If Dumplins aren’t what you’re craving for lunch, try our special homemade recipe, Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes combo. Comes with your choice of Country Side and served with Biscuits or Corn Muffins. Be sure to check out the rest of our lunch specials page for even more homestyle deals.
Starting at $8.49 (price varies by location)
Well, hopefully now we’ve made you hungry! Where else can you go to find so many homestyle meals all for under $12? Stop in and see us at your local Cracker Barrel, or go online and place an order for pickup or delivery today and enjoy a meal made with care, for a price you’ll love!
*Price at participating locations. Check your local store for pricing & availability.
I just had your Friday fish fry again and noticed the price was alot higher, Getting to rich for me at over $16.00 plus
The last time I went to Cracker Barrel. What’s a lot of racist in the store? So that’s why I decided not to go back to work.
Do you still offer that delicious pot roast with vegetables in the pretty blue cassoulet on Sundays?
You guys want to bring the customers back then you need to add the chicken liver and beef liver and onions back to your menu. You should have never removed those two menu items!
breakfasts sure have gotten expensive. used to love bringing the family but no longer in the budget so dont agree with you thinking that the rise in prices is not a contributing factor
Yes, it is unbelievable what they want to charge for breakfast. We used to go (occasionally), but now, it’s way out of our price range. Admist all the rising prices, Cracker Barrel is not the place that my money will go.
I used to love eating at Cracker Barrel, but it’s just too expensive for a family. We are not gonna spend $80 bucks for breakfast. So, we are just watching Youtube and reading cookbooks to learn how to cook breakfast cheaper. Last time we came in, we couldn’t believe the prices. Who can spend $10 bucks for breakfast with just some two 25 cent eggs, 2 ten-cent biscuits, 2 35-cent sausages, etc. I broke down the prices, and it is ridiculous how much profit is there. It is costing 6 to 7 times what I can do it at home for. No way, anymore.
I used to love eating at Cracker Barrel, but it’s just too expensive for a family. We are not gonna spend $80 bucks for breakfast. So, we are just watching Youtube and reading cookbooks to learn how to cook breakfast cheaper. Last time we came in, we couldn’t believe the prices. Who can spend $10 bucks for breakfast with just some two 25 cent eggs, 2 ten-cent biscuits, 2 35-cent sausages, etc. I broke down the prices, and it is ridiculous how much profit is there. It is costing 6 to 7 times what I can do it at home for. No way, anymore.
Former CB lover. Stopped going after learning of painting rockers in rainbow colors for gay pride.
I don’t understand why you can’t respect all other type of people. That includes Gay People too. This is the same way that they used to treat us Black People. But, now, we finally are starting to get treated better and are gaining some respect after Obama. But, you should be like Jesus and try to love people — no matter what is good or bad with them.
I was a Cracker Barrel regular.
I am boycotting CB because of you displaying rainbow rocking chairs and flags on the front porch. WOKE GO BROKE!
Well people as above are always there to give a side order of hate. I know it’s because they are truly unhappy in their own lives, but why bother.
Well, acting that way about all the Rainbow stuff, is really discriminating and racist. That’s not how us Americans should be. I’m a Black Person, and I don’t appreciate people saying bad things about Gay People. It’s just like how all of our Peoples were treated, before we got the right to vote and to marry whomever we wanted. You should show love, just like how the Crackers are doing at the Barrel.
Your efforts to increase customer traffic should turn to the basics. Good tasting food! My wife and I ate at the Cookeville location last evening, worst tasting food I’ve had at a restaurant. Scrambled Eggs were hard, biscuits were not done, gravy tasted like medicine.
Fix the food problem I’ll be back.
It been two years since I ate at Cracker Barrel. The food was i good the fried chicken was dark and so greasy
Cracker Barrel is also loosing the senior citizen folks because of the higher priced menu. Most of us just can’t afford to eat there anymore. We used to love eating there once a week at least & eat from the breakfast menu but now that you have changed the breakfast menu……remember we live in the South, Mt Airy, NC……
where are the grits?…..
why “thick” floppy.
bacon?
why “smoked” sausage
(nobody in the south
eats smoked sausage
for breakfast & yours
has a chemical taste
too.)
Where are the pecan
pancakes ???
Where are the “pinto
beans & greens ???
Several favorites are missing from the menu.
Yes, Cracker Barrel is pricing themselves right out of business. We loved everything about Cracker Barrel the first years you were open & didn’t mind standing in line but now everything has changed.
Also, all the prices in the country store are too high for any of us to afford.
From a former customer
Impossible to get through to anyone in customer service about a problem with gift cards. I’ve been trying for over two weeks, two complaint tickets created, numerous phone calls that only get busy signals. Over $100 in unusable gift cards. No longer my favorite restaurant.
Just read an article about CB losing customers, declining sales ect.
I lived in Nashville TN in the 1970’s. I ate many times at the first CB at exit 109 I am now in OR, but return to TN at least yearly. I was very excited when the 3 stores opened near Portland. The quality of the food was never the same. Pancakes taste like they were cooked on the grill where other food was cooked, biscuits were hockey pucks at times, ect. I would always try to give the managers constructive criticism but after awhile I saved my eating back in TN. One time when the biscuits were unacceptable, I mentioned to the manager-he brought me same quality of biscuit – I could tell he just put them in the microwave. I know COVID hit everyone hard. Americans are so critical today. Quality of food is so important. Please keep your southern restaurant employees well trained with quality control! 😇
They Don’t need to serve alcohol, it has always been a country family atmosphere and that takes away from that feeling!
The last time we attempted to eat at Cracker Barrel we were seated quickly and then completely ignored. Two of us. No water, no I’ll be right with you, no nothing. We waited for maybe 15 minutes, then we left. I’ve been in restaurant service for decades, acknowledgment goes a long way. You’d do well to consider it.
Tried CB last week with family, have been in the food and hospitality business for several years..was disappointed with menu changes., In my opinion CB needs to retrain and reevaluate upper management.find different ways to reduce costs without cheating customer value preseption. Reevaluate recipes ! Taste is everything. I am personally available. Regards. Dennis..
I have always enjoyed the meals at CB. But there has been a notable difference in quality and quantity of the food – especially the sides. In fact, we ate there September 14, 2023 and my entre’ was exceptionally good, but the sides barely covered the bottom of the small bowls. My husband ordered the Southern Fried Chicken but he had to take his napkin to blot the excess grease before he could eat it. His sides were also skimpy. Just as a note, I did not see the meals below $12.00. Our meals were $12.99 at 2:00pm on a Thursday afternoon for a meat and 2 sides. I commented to our server that there were only two bites of one of my sides, and less than that in my other side. She promptly brought me additional servings of both sides. We will go back, but not as often as we have gone in the past. ALL restaurants have raised their prices to the point of more meals being eaten at home. Especially for those of us living on a fixed income.
Personally, l LOVE Cracker Barrel
Unfortunately a lot of my friends and family don’t like you all because of the service yall give
There is a BIG problem with “Racial Prejudice “ going on in your establishments with your employees! This need to be checked
People of COLOR are still feeling a detachment when coming into your diners. They feel like they’re treated less than their WHITE and other customers
Just letting you know what’s being said about Cracker Barrel
The quality of food has gone down. Several weeks ago we were at the CB in Fogelsville Our meal came out in just 5-8 minutes. We were shocked. Not enough time to make food. Barely enough time to warm up old food because that is what we got. I had the fried fish & the edges were turned up like it laid around & then just warmed up.
My husband had the meatloaf & it was burned. The manager did take the meatloaf off the bill. But in the mean time we didn’t have much to eat. We always loved Cracker Barrel but it will be a long time before we go back.
So count us as seniors that won’t go back. Not the prices or COVID but the quality of food.