The Cracker Barrel fall menu arrives August 18 with new $9.99 Crispy Homestyle Chicken deals, caramel apple breakfast treats, and free toys for kids.

Fall means back to school, back to extracurricular activities, and back to calendars that fill up fast. When family schedules get hectic, finding an easy, affordable way to get everyone around the table becomes top priority. Beginning August 18, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is helping make those busy weeknights and weekend mornings a little sweeter with a brand-new lineup of Crispy Homestyle Chicken Deals starting at just $9.99, alongside delicious seasonal dishes and beverages. However, the summer campfire meals are out and something new is in.

The limited-time Cracker Barrel fall menu brings together the comfort, flavor, and value families are looking for. Plus, Cracker Barrel is bringing back its popular Free Kids Toy promotion, giving guests even more reason to gather together whether for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend breakfast.

“Fall can feel like a sprint for families. Between school, practices, activities and everything else packed into the week, getting everyone around the table can feel like a win,” said Sarah Moore, chief marketing officer at Cracker Barrel. “We want Cracker Barrel to make that a little easier, with food everyone can get excited about, value families can feel good about and the kind of welcome that lets them simply enjoy being together.”

Cracker Barrel Fall Menu: An Easier Answer to “What’s for Dinner?”

Cracker Barrel’s signature Crispy Homestyle Chicken is getting a bold autumn makeover. Guests can enjoy the classic hand-breaded favorite as an entrée served with two Country Sides and warm buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, or as a sandwich served on a toasted buttermilk bun with pickles, Duke’s Real Mayonnaise, and a side. They are both priced at just $9.99. For those wanting to turn up the flavor, Cracker Barrel is introducing loaded creations piled with toppings and sauced selections finished with bold seasonings:

Cracker Barrel Fall Menu Loaded Creations

• NEW Maple Bacon Homestyle Chicken: Crispy Homestyle Chicken topped with melted Colby cheese, crispy bacon, sweet maple glaze, and a cool ranch drizzle.
• NEW BBQ Smokestack Homestyle Chicken: Crispy Homestyle Chicken stacked with crispy bacon, fried onions, melted Colby cheese, and sweet barbecue sauce.

Sauced Selections

• NEW Nashville Hot Homestyle Chicken: A bold, spicy twist featuring Cracker Barrel’s signature Nashville Hot blend.
• NEW Honey Butter Homestyle Chicken: Crispy Homestyle Chicken drizzled with sweet honey butter for a perfect sweet-and-savory combination.

Cracker Barrel Fall Menu: Seasonal Breakfast Worth Waking Up For

Fall mornings get an upgrade with new breakfast items available all day. Guests can dig into Sweet Cream Caramel Apple Pancakes or Sweet Cream Caramel Apple French Toast. Both are topped with Cracker Barrel’s signature warm, fried cinnamon apples, rich caramel drizzle, and sweet vanilla cream sauce, served alongside two eggs and bacon or smoked sausage.

This seasonal lineup joins a growing wave of exciting autumn restaurant announcements across the food world, from Panera’s early fall menu debut to seasonal donut releases like the Krispy Kreme Pokémon doughnuts collection.

Desserts, Drinks, and More Fall Favorites

Available nationwide from August 18 through October 18 at participating locations, the fall menu also includes a mix of new treats and returning fan favorites:

• Desserts: NEW Apple Cobbler Cheesecake and the returning favorite Carrot Cake.
• Beverages: Returning Granny Smith Apple Tea and Granny Smith Apple Mimosa, plus the NEW Sweet Honey Latte.

Cracker Barrel joins several major chains offering big value and fun promotions this season, similar to Chipotle’s back-to-school freebies, Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp return, Chick-fil-A’s chicken & waffles launch, Blaze Pizza’s movie collaboration, and the popular Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal.

A Little Extra Fun for Family Meals

To celebrate the back-to-school season, Cracker Barrel is bringing back its Free Kids Toy promotion from August 18 through September 7, while supplies last. Kids can receive one of six collectible squishy B’loonie Petz toy characters with the dine-in purchase of an adult entrée and a Kid’s Meal. Alternatively, guests can opt for $5 off a select retail toy inside the Old Country Store, allowing kids to explore unique treasures while families enjoy their meal together.

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