There’s a crispness in the air, a little more gold in the leaves, and that unmistakable feeling that fall has arrived. At Cracker Barrel, this season means more than just sweaters and cider, it’s about gathering around the table for flavors that feel like home. This year, our 2025 Fall Menu blends returning favorites with fresh new comfort foods and brings you more of what you crave. Here’s a look at what’s cooking.
What is a Fall Breakfast?
A fall breakfast is more than just the first meal of the day: it’s a chance to slow down and savor the flavors of the season. Think cinnamon-spiced pastries fresh from the oven, hearty plates that warm you up on crisp mornings, and comforting sides like fried apples or a cup of chicken noodle soup.
At Cracker Barrel, a fall breakfast means bringing together the tastes that remind you of home, from pumpkin-inspired treats to classics like Uncle Herschel’s Favorite Breakfast, so every bite feels like autumn on the porch.
Returning and New Breakfast Favorites at Cracker Barrel
It wouldn’t have been fall at Cracker Barrel without the return of some classic breakfast favorites. This season, we brought back two old-time favorites: Good Morning Breakfast and Uncle Herschel’s Favorite Breakfast, and introduced our heartiest breakfast yet, the loaded Sausage & Egg Hash Brown Casserole.
Good Morning Breakfast
The Good Morning Breakfast was designed for those who love to eat a full breakfast, but don’t like feeling sluggish afterwards. Starting at 410 calories, it features fluffy egg whites, a side of fresh fruit, juicy sliced tomatoes, your choice of side (grits is highly recommended), and savory chicken sausage for a lighter start to the day. As usual, meat and sides can be substituted.
Uncle Herschel’s Favorite Breakfast
Uncle Herschel’s Favorite Breakfast is back: a plate that’s part breakfast, part tradition, and all heart.
- Two farm-fresh eggs* prepared how you like: over easy, over medium, over well, scrambled, sunny side up, or opt for egg whites.
- Your choice of breakfast meat: Country Ham, Sugar Cured Ham, crispy tender dippers, grilled chicken tenders, fried catfish, grilled catfish, or New York strip steak.
- Two sides of your choosing: two buttermilk pancakes, loaded hashbrown casserole, fresh fruit, plain hashbrown, hashbrown casserole, fried cinnamon apples, coarse ground grits, or sliced tomatoes.
- Freshly baked biscuits and gravy
*Starting at around 150 calories (before sides and choice of meat), this plate can be as hearty or as light as you like. Try swapping in fresh fruit for balance, or go all-in with our famous Hashbrown Casserole for comfort.
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Sausage & Egg Hashbrown Casserole
For those of you who like starting your day with a hearty breakfast, look no further than our sausage and egg hash brown casserole.
This loaded breakfast casserole starts with a hearty double helping of our signature potatoes, smothered in sawmill gravy and Colby cheese. It’s layered with scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, onions, sweet red peppers, and green chiles, then finished with crispy fried onions, diced tomatoes, and green onions. Served hot with our famous buttermilk biscuits.
Hearty Fall Entrées with a Seasonal Twist
Fall at Cracker Barrel isn’t just about cozy breakfasts and sweet seasonal sips; it’s also about hearty plates that satisfy all day long. This year’s menu brings back guest favorites and introduces bold new flavors to the table.
- Big Easy Steak & Shrimp: A 10 oz. New York strip topped with grilled shrimp and a zesty Creole sauce. Served with two classic sides plus your choice of biscuits or corn muffins.
- Herb Roasted Chicken: Oven-roasted half chicken, crisped to perfection and finished with a citrus herb sauce. Comes with two classic sides and biscuits or corn muffins.
- BBQ Bacon Smokestack: A juicy ground beef burger stacked with cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, fried onions, pickles, and our country comeback sauce. Served with a classic side.
Fried Chicken Specialties – Weekends Only
On weekends only, we’re serving up two Southern fried chicken specialties made for fall gatherings:
- Honey Butter Southern Fried Chicken: Bone-in fried chicken drizzled with honey butter and served over grilled buttermilk biscuits, with two classic sides.
- Nashville Hot Southern Fried Chicken: Bone-in fried chicken with a fiery Nashville hot kick, served with sourdough bread, pickles, buttermilk ranch, and two classic sides.
Both fried chicken dishes are available exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays.
Seasonal Baked Favorites
Fall is for baking, and our kitchen is serving up tasty new sweets that are already guest favorites:
- Butter Pecan French Toast Bake: Vanilla custard-soaked country bread with cheesecake filling, crunchy praline pecan streusel, and drizzled in butter pecan syrup.
- Cinnamon Roll Skillet: Mini cinnamon rolls freshly baked with a gooey cinnamon filling, drizzled with cream cheese icing and served warm to share (or not).
- Butter Pecan Sticky Buns: Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls drizzled with a sweet, caramel pecan sauce and topped with praline pecans.
Pair any of these with one of our fall drinks for the ultimate cozy moment.
Fall-Inspired Beverages
Our seasonal sips bring the taste of autumn straight to your mug. On warmer days, cool off with the Wild Berry Tea, a refreshing blend of our classic iced tea and juicy berry flavors, or the Iced Brown Sugar Latte, made with rich espresso, sweet brown sugar, and creamy milk, finished with whipped cream and a drizzle of butter pecan syrup.
When the air turns crisp, cozy up with the Brown Sugar Latte, the same comforting mix of espresso, brown sugar, and steamed milk, served hot and topped with a buttery pecan drizzle.
Fall is for Friends and Family
Our Fall menu was inspired by the same values Uncle Herschel embodied: neighborliness, hospitality, and making every guest feel like family.
That’s why our new menu gives you even more reasons to gather, more flavors to love, and more moments worth savoring.
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