The Cracker Barrel breakfast menu is served all day, every day — from the moment the restaurant opens (typically 7:00 AM) until closing time (typically 9:00–10:00 PM). There is no breakfast cutoff. Unlike every major fast-food chain, the Cracker Barrel menu breakfast section never disappears — you can order the Old Timer’s Breakfast, Momma’s Pancakes, or Hashbrown Casserole at noon, 3 PM, or 8 PM just as easily as at 8 AM.
Founded in 1969 in Lebanon, Tennessee, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store operates 650+ locations across the United States — identifiable by their front-porch rocking chairs and attached country gift store. Every Cracker Barrel breakfast is built around from-scratch Southern cooking: hand-rolled buttermilk biscuits, farm-fresh eggs, house-made Sawmill Gravy, and the famous Hashbrown Casserole, shredded potatoes baked with Colby cheese and onions into a crispy-topped casserole that has no equivalent on any fast-food menu in America.
Breakfast served
All day · every day From open to close · no cutoff
Founded
1969 · Lebanon TN 650+ locations · country store
Most iconic sides
Hashbrown Casserole Colby cheese + onions + potato
Budget plate
From $5.29 Biscuit Breakfast · most affordable
Cracker Barrel Server Breakfast all Day.
No cutoff · breakfast from open to close · every day of the week · the only sit-down chain that means it.
Cracker Barrel means all-day breakfast literally. The full breakfast menu, platters, pancakes, omelets, biscuits, grits, the Hashbrown Casserole is available every single hour the restaurant is open. No “breakfast ends at 10:30 AM.” No “sorry, we switched to lunch.” Every menu item on the breakfast menu is available from the moment staff arrive to the moment the last customer leaves.
Cracker Barrel is open 7 AM–9/10 PM at most locations. Always check the Cracker Barrel app for your nearest location, hours vary.
Shredded potatoes · Colby cheese · onions · baked in the oven · a crispy-topped casserole with no fast-food equivalent
Cracker Barrel’s Hashbrown Casserole is made from shredded potatoes, Colby cheese, chopped onions, and a seasoning blend baked together in the oven until the top is golden and crispy. It is served as a classic breakfast side at almost every table that orders a platter and as a standalone skillet for heartier options.
There is no equivalent at McDonald’s, Waffle House, IHOP, or Denny’s. Hash browns are shredded potatoes fried on a grill. Hashbrown Casserole is a baked potato dish with cheese and onions layered in a fundamentally different texture and flavor profile. It is to hash browns what mac and cheese is to a cheese slice.
The Loaded Hashbrown Casserole Skillet ($14.99, 980 cal) takes it further, adding crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, fried onions, green onions, and diced tomatoes on top. This is the most filling breakfast item at Cracker Barrel.
All items · prices · calories · April 2026 · served all day · prices vary slightly by location
Prices are April 2026 USA averages. Cracker Barrel prices vary by location — typically ±$1.00 between regions. For complete nutrition visit the official Cracker Barrel menu and nutrition guide.
Sawmill Gravy · Fried Apples · Grits · Hashbrown Casserole · hand-rolled biscuits, the sides are the meal
Sawmill Gravy, What it is
Cracker Barrel's Sawmill Gravy is a white pepper-cream gravy made with pork drippings and coarsely ground black pepper. It is distinctly different from fast-food gravy (which tends to be thin, made from flour and water). Sawmill Gravy is thick, creamy, peppery, and rich — a traditional Southern country gravy poured over biscuits. It comes with most breakfast platters and can be ordered as a standalone side. It is the defining condiment of Southern breakfast dining.
Fried Apples, The side competitors don't have
Cracker Barrel's Fried Apples are sliced apples seasoned with cinnamon and baked in the oven — warm, soft, and gently sweet. They are served as a breakfast side alongside Hashbrown Casserole on most platters. No other major chain offers a warm apple side at breakfast. They pair particularly well with pancakes and the Old Timer's Breakfast — a sweet counterbalance to the savory bacon and eggs.
Hashbrown Casserole
Shredded potato + Colby cheese + onion. Baked until crispy on top. The most unique side at CB.
Fried Apples
Cinnamon-baked apple slices. Warm and sweet. No equivalent at any other breakfast chain.
Grits
Stone-ground Southern grits with butter. Available as an upgrade on all platters.
Buttermilk Biscuits
Hand-rolled fresh every morning. The cornerstone of every Cracker Barrel breakfast.
Sawmill Gravy
White pepper-cream gravy with pork. Poured over biscuits on most platters.
Thick-Cut Bacon
Applewood-smoked, thick-sliced. Noticeably thicker than standard fast-food bacon.
Mix and match eggs · meat · sides · bread · the most flexible breakfast in fast-casual dining
Cracker Barrel’s Build Your Own Breakfast is the most comprehensive sit-down breakfast customization in fast-casual dining. With 6 egg styles, 6+ meat options, 6 side choices, and 5 bread options, the combinations number in the hundreds. No app needed, just tell your server exactly what you want.
Calories · protein · carbs · fat · source: Cracker Barrel official nutrition data
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwiches | |||||
| Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White | 230 | 18g | 27g | 5g | Lowest cal |
| Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich | 360 | 17g | 32g | 18g | Most popular |
| Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich | 390 | 16g | 44g | 17g | New 2026 |
| Impossible Breakfast Sandwich | 420 | 19g | 44g | 18g | Plant-based |
| Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich | 480 | 22g | 36g | 24g | — |
| Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg | 500 | 24g | 34g | 29g | Highest cal sandwich |
| Wraps | |||||
| Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap | 290 | 20g | 33g | 9g | Best low-cal wrap |
| Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap | 640 | 32g | 37g | 39g | Highest cal overall |
| Sous vide egg bites | |||||
| Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites | 170 | 12g | 13g | 7g | Lowest cal |
| Truffle, Mushroom & Brie Egg Bites | 200 | 10g | 9g | 15g | — |
| Italian Sausage Egg Bites | 240 | 14g | 10g | 18g | New 2026 |
| Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites | 300 | 19g | 9g | — | Most popular |
| Oatmeal & yogurt | |||||
| Rolled & Steel-Cut Oatmeal | 160 | 5g | 28g | 2.5g | Lowest fat option |
| Ellenos Muesli Yogurt | 280 | 18g | 35g | 7g | No added sugar |
| Ellenos Strawberry Shortcake Yogurt | 310 | 19g | 38g | 8g | High protein |
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Order breakfast at lunch or dinner, it's exactly the same
Cracker Barrel's all-day breakfast is not a reduced version. The Old Timer's Breakfast, Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast, Momma's Pancake Breakfast, and Hashbrown Casserole Skillet are all available at 2 PM exactly as they are at 8 AM. If you missed breakfast or prefer a big morning plate at lunch — Cracker Barrel is your best and essentially only sit-down option for the full spread.
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Always choose Hashbrown Casserole over grits or toast as your side
When your platter comes with a choice of side, always choose the Hashbrown Casserole. It is the most unique and distinctive side at Cracker Barrel — the item you simply cannot get anywhere else. Grits are good but available elsewhere. Toast is toast. Hashbrown Casserole is a reason to come to Cracker Barrel specifically. If you're trying it for the first time, this is the first thing to order.
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Grandma's Sampler = best value for groups
The Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast ($13.49–$15.99) includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, smoked sausage, and ham, all three main meats on one plate. It effectively lets two lighter eaters share one order and both leave satisfied. For families where one person wants everything, this is the order. The meat variety means you sample the full Cracker Barrel breakfast range in one plate.
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The Biscuit Breakfast is the most affordable complete plate
The Biscuit Breakfast ($5.29–$8.49) gives you 2 hand-rolled buttermilk biscuits + meat + a breakfast side. It's the most affordable complete sit-down breakfast at Cracker Barrel and delivers the two items the chain does better than anyone — fresh-baked biscuits and Hashbrown Casserole. Best for budget-conscious diners or kids who just want the biscuit and side.
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Sit on the porch before ordering — the rocking chairs are free
Every Cracker Barrel has a front porch lined with rocking chairs available for any visitor — no purchase required. If there's a wait for a table (common on weekend mornings), the porch rocking chairs make the wait genuinely pleasant. It's also a good place to look at the menu on the Cracker Barrel app before going inside — weekend mornings can be busy.
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Skip the Momma's French Toast if watching calories
The Momma's French Toast Breakfast (1,130 cal) and the OREO Stuffed Cheesecake Pancakes (1,430 cal) are the highest-calorie items on the Cracker Barrel breakfast menu. If you're watching calories but want pancakes, the Sunrise Pancake Special (650 cal) is the better call — same fluffy buttermilk pancakes, significantly fewer calories. The difference is primarily the extra eggs and sweet additions.
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Fried Apples as a side are a sleeper hit — always order them
If your platter includes a choice between Fried Apples and Hashbrown Casserole, consider ordering one of each (the side upcharge is usually $1.99–$2.99). The Fried Apples (cinnamon-baked, warm, sweet) are a counterbalance to the savory bacon and eggs that no other chain offers. They pair especially well with any pancake or French toast plate — the sweet-savory combination is what makes Cracker Barrel breakfast distinctive.
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The country store is worth browsing after breakfast
Every Cracker Barrel Old Country Store includes a retail gift shop attached to the restaurant — selling branded food items (including Old Fashioned Candy, Cracker Barrel branded preserves and sauces), home goods, and seasonal items. Customers who enjoy the Hashbrown Casserole can buy the seasoning mix in the store. The porch rocking chairs are also sold in the store and have been a bestseller for decades.
$5.29+
~420 cal. 2 hand-rolled biscuits + meat + side. The most affordable complete sit-down breakfast at CB.
$9.49
650 cal. 2 pancakes + choice of 2 eggs or bacon or sausage. Best value pancake plate.
$10.89+
~700 cal. 2 eggs + grits + meat + Hashbrown Casserole or Fried Apples + biscuits + gravy. The Cracker Barrel standard.
Price disclaimer
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Until 10:30–11 AM
$5.99–$13.99 · Pancakes, omelettes,
✓ All day, every day
7 AM – 11 AM
✓ All day, every day
Yes — Cracker Barrel serves its full breakfast menu all day, every day. From the moment the restaurant opens (typically 7:00 AM) to closing time (typically 9:00–10:00 PM), every breakfast item on the menu is available. There is no cutoff time and no switch to a lunch-only menu. This makes Cracker Barrel one of the only major sit-down restaurant chains in the US where you can order a full breakfast platter — Old Timer’s Breakfast, Momma’s Pancakes, Hashbrown Casserole Skillet — at any hour of the day. Always confirm exact hours at your nearest location via the Cracker Barrel app.
Momma’s Pancake Breakfast ($11.49–$12.49) is the #1 most ordered breakfast — 3 fluffy buttermilk pancakes, 2 farm-fresh eggs and a choice of bacon or sausage with 100% pure natural syrup. The Old Timer’s Breakfast ($10.89–$11.49) is the most popular classic platter: 2 eggs, grits, a choice of Fried Apples or Hashbrown Casserole, a choice of meat, and biscuits with sawmill gravy. Both showcase Cracker Barrel’s from-scratch Southern cooking.
Hashbrown Casserole is Cracker Barrel’s signature breakfast side — shredded potatoes, Colby cheese, chopped onions and seasoning baked together in the oven until the top is golden and crispy. It’s fundamentally different from regular hash browns: baked not fried, with cheese and onions layered in, giving a crispy top and creamy center. No other major chain offers an equivalent. The Loaded Hashbrown Casserole Skillet ($14.99, 980 cal) builds on it with bacon, scrambled eggs, cheese, fried onions, green onions and tomatoes — the most filling breakfast at Cracker Barrel.
Sawmill Gravy is Cracker Barrel’s house-made white pepper-cream gravy, made with pork drippings and coarsely ground black pepper. It’s thick, creamy, peppery and rich — a traditional Southern country gravy poured over biscuits, distinctly different from the thin flour-and-water gravy at fast-food chains. It comes with most breakfast platters and can be ordered as a standalone side. It’s the defining condiment of Southern breakfast dining and appears in the Biscuits n’ Gravy plate ($8.49).
The Biscuit Breakfast is the most affordable complete plate, starting at $5.29 (~420 cal) — 2 hand-rolled buttermilk biscuits, a choice of bacon, smoked sausage or ham, and a breakfast side. The Sunrise Pancake Special ($9.49, 650 cal) is the best-value pancake plate. Both deliver the two things Cracker Barrel does better than anyone — fresh-baked biscuits and Hashbrown Casserole — for the lowest prices on the menu. Prices vary by about ±$1.00 between regions.
Yes, though it takes some ordering care since the menu leans hearty. The Egg Sandwich (470 cal) is the lightest platter, and the Biscuit Breakfast (~420 cal) is light for a full plate. Vegetarian options include the meatless pancake plates and Egg & Biscuit, with Fried Apples and no-butter Grits as vegan sides. Build Your Own lets you pick egg style, meat and sides to control calories. Avoid the highest-calorie items — the seasonal OREO Stuffed Cheesecake Pancakes (1,430 cal) and Momma’s French Toast (1,130 cal).
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store was founded in 1969 in Lebanon, Tennessee, and operates 650+ locations across the United States. Each is identifiable by its front-porch rocking chairs and an attached country gift store selling branded food, home goods and seasonal items. The rocking chairs on the porch are free to use for any visitor and are also sold in the store, where they’ve been a bestseller for decades.
