Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is bringing a taste of fall to its menu, adding Crispy Homestyle Chicken and seasonal breakfast items and drinks. The limited-time menu, available from Aug. 18 through Oct. 18, includes new chicken dishes, caramel apple pancakes and a lineup of apple-inspired beverages.
Here's a look at what's new.
New Crispy Homestyle Chicken lineup
Cracker Barrel's signature Crispy Homestyle Chicken is getting a fall update. Guests can choose from original, loaded or sauced varieties, starting at $9.99.
The new Crispy Homestyle Chicken lineup includes:
- Maple Bacon Homestyle Chicken: Topped with melted Colby cheese, crispy bacon, sweet maple glaze and cool ranch drizzle.
- BBQ Smokestack Homestyle Chicken: Stacked with crispy bacon, fried onions, melted Colby cheese and sweet barbecue sauce.
- Nashville Hot Homestyle Chicken: A spicy twist featuring Cracker Barrel’s signature Nashville Hot sauce.
- Honey Butter Homestyle Chicken: Drizzled with sweet honey butter for a sweet-and-savory combination.
Guests can enjoy the chicken as an entrée served with two country sides and a choice of warm buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, or as a sandwich served on a toasted buttermilk bun with pickles, Duke's Real Mayonnaise
and a choice of one country side.
Seasonal breakfast items
New additions to Cracker Barrel's breakfast menu have a distinctive fall flavor — and they're available all day.
- Sweet Cream Caramel Apple Pancakes: Topped with warm fried cinnamon apples, rich caramel drizzle, and sweet vanilla cream sauce, served with two eggs and thick-sliced bacon or smoked sausage patties.
- Sweet Cream Caramel Apple French Toast: Topped with warm fried cinnamon apples, rich caramel drizzle, and sweet vanilla cream sauce, served with two eggs and thick-sliced bacon or smoked sausage patties.
- Country Boy Breakfast: A heartier option with steak tips or country ham, eggs, biscuits, and choice of classic sides.
Other fall favorites
The seasonal menu also features a collection of returning guest favorites and new sweet treats, including:
- Apple Cobbler Cheesecake: A new dessert option.
- Carrot Cake: A returning favorite.
- Granny Smith Apple Tea and Granny Smith Apple Mimosa: Seasonal beverages.
- Sweet Honey Latte: A new addition to the drink menu.
Fall menu available for a limited time
The fall menu items are available at participating Cracker Barrel locations nationwide from Aug. 18 through Oct. 18.
Free kids toy promotion returns
To celebrate the start of a new school year, Cracker Barrel is bringing back its Free Kids Toy promotion for a limited time. From Aug. 18 through Sept. 7, while supplies last, young guests can receive one of six squishy B’loonie Petz toy characters with the purchase of a dine-in adult entrée and Kid’s Meal.
The collectible toys feature a variety of playful pet-inspired designs and are perfect for kids who love fun surprises and building their collection. As an alternative to the free B'loonie Petz toy, guests can receive $5 off a select retail toy from the Old Country Store, inviting kids to explore the unique toys, gifts and unexpected treasures that make the shopping experience part of the Cracker Barrel tradition.
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