At Cracker Barrel we want to give everyone a seat at the table to enjoy a great meal with friends and family.
For our vegetarian guests, if you’ve ever picked up a Cracker Barrel menu and wondered what you could order, this post is for you. We’ve created this handy list to help you make the best choices to accommodate your dietary needs. Mix and match to create your own homestyle meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner anytime you want, and enjoy!
Please Note: All of these recommended menu items meet the criteria for pescatarian diets (that include fish). We’ve also made sure to call out animal products in our menu items so individuals with different restrictions could benefit from this information.
Vegetarian Breakfast Options
Build Your Own Homestyle Breakfast (contains eggs)
Enjoy a savory breakfast any time during the day that you can build yourself! Start with your choice of eggs anyway you like, upgrade your side to Impossible™ Sausage Made from Plants, and add your choice of fried apples, grits, or tomato slices as your second side. Or you can upgrade your order to eggs anyway you like, with Impossible Sausage, and Fresh Fruit.
Pancakes & More Pancakes (contain egg & milk)
Choose from our famous original buttermilk pancakes or filled with Wild Maine Blueberries or crunchy Pecans. Pair it with 100% Pure Natural Syrup, Dickinson’s Wild Maine Blueberry Syrup, or Sugar-Free Syrup. Or add a a sweet topping with fruit or whipped cream (contains milk).
French Toast (contain egg)
Not in the mood for Pancakes but want something sweet? Our French Toast is made with thick sourdough bread dipped in our special egg batter served hot off the griddle. Add a sweet topping with fruit or whipped cream (contains milk).
Egg Sandwich
Our Egg Sandwich comes with two farm fresh eggs* served on seared Sourdough bread with tomato and mayonnaise. Pair it with some fried apples or one of the breakfast sides below for a yummy complete breakfast.
Vegetarian-Friendly Breakfast Sides
Multigrain Toast
Grits
Fried Apples
Biscuits (contains milk)
Tomato Slices
Fresh Seasonal Fruit*
Impossible Sausage™- Made WIth Plants*
Buttermilk Pancakes*
* Premium Side
Vegetarian Lunch n’ Dinner Options
Friday Fish Fry
Hooray for Fri-yay! Get four Cod Fillets hand-dipped in our special batter and fried, plus choice of two Country Sides like Fresh Seasonal Fruit or steamed Broccoli. (Only available on Friday).
Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout
Enjoy two lightly seasoned boneless spring water trout fillets, grilled until fork tender, plus your choice of two Country Sides from the list below.
Country Fried Shrimp (contains egg, milk, fish)
Our buttermilk-breaded fried shrimp are served with hushpuppies, and cocktail sauce*, plus your choice of two Country Sides.
*Note: Anchovies are in the cocktail sauce.
Country Coastal Sampler (contains fish, shellfish, egg, and dairy)
Take a trip under the sea and enjoy a sampling of some of our favorite seafood entrees. Our new Country Coastal Sampler comes with two Whitefish Fillets hand-dipped in special batter and fried, with crispy Buttermilk Country Fried Shrimp and two Country Sides. (Available on Fridays only).
Country Vegetable Plate
Turn your love of sides into a full meal! Choose from 4 of our vegetarian-friendly sides listed below and enjoy.
Vegetarian Side Dishes
Mashed Potatoes (contains milk)
Homestyle Fries*
Macaroni n’ Cheese (contains milk)
Breaded Fried Okra*
Sweet Whole Baby Carrots
Whole Kernel Corn
Steamed Broccoli
Cole Slaw (contains egg)
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Fried Apples
Sweet Potato Casserole (contains milk)
Hot Vegetable Soup
*Note: cooked in fryer oil shared with animal proteins
House Salad
For some lighter fare, opt for a House Salad without bacon. Pair it with your choice of dressing like our Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese (contains milk), Honey Mustard (contains egg), Buttermilk Ranch or Dill Pickle Ranch (contains milk and egg).
Kids Vegetarian Options
Kids can have a blast and enjoy these hearty homestyle meals that are vegetarian friendly too.
Crispy Rockin’ Shrimp (contains shellfish) with Hushpuppies (contains egg & milk)
Dive into our Fried Shrimp served with a side of Steak Fries, a hushpuppy, and cocktail sauce.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich (contains milk)
If seafood isn’t their thing, kids can get our classic Grilled Cheese.* Made with American Cheese on grilled Sourdough bread and served with a side of Steak Fries.
*Note: Is cooked on grill space shared with animal proteins
Mac n’ Cheese (contains milk)
Or for something even cheesier, try our Mmm Mac n’ Cheese. Rich, creamy, and always a kid favorite.
Kids Veggie Plate
Choose from two Country Sides listed above for a satisfying veggie meal that they’ll love.
Vegetarian Friendly Desserts
No meal is complete without dessert! Thankfully, we have vegetarian-friendly options that will make your sweet tooth smile.
Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream (ice cream contains milk)
Our signature Peach Cobbler is made with fresh Peach fruit filling in a warm, flaky crust.
Double Chocolate Coca-Cola® Fudge Cake (contains milk & egg)
A true Cracker Barrel tradition, enjoy rich, warm double chocolate fudge cake made with real Coca-Cola®.
Vegetarian Family Meal & Catering Options
If you’re throwing a party or impromptu get-together with friends and family, you can get all our famous Country Sides in convenient catering sizes, hot and ready to serve starting at servings of 10. Use our A La Carte Menu to find the right vegetarian-friendly choices to accommodate your guests. Everything from Impossible Sausage™ – Made from Plants to Pancakes or French Toast, and more.
We hope that this has given you some more options and that you’ll give us the opportunity to serve you a delicious meal, made with care. Find a Cracker Barrel near you to come in to see us today or order online for easy pickup or delivery. Happy eating!
