Will Cracker Barrel be open on Thanksgiving Day? Everything we know

Whether you are planning for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Cracker Barrel is the perfect dining destination for all of it. And with their homestyle menu, you know that comfort is always served warm. But what about on Thanksgiving day?

If you are looking for an alternative to doing all the work yourself this year, we are in luck. That is because Cracker Barrel is open on Thanksgiving day. And not only that, but they have a special holiday menu perfect for turkey day. In fact, their seasonal menu is perfect for all of the festive season (although the seasonal menu will not be available on Thanksgiving day).

What can you enjoy at Cracker Barrel on Thanksgiving Day 2024?

If you have never experienced the traditional Thanksgiving meal at Cracker Barrel, you might be curious about what makes it onto the menu for the holiday. Considering there are three holiday meal options to choose from, you may be wondering what you can enjoy in restaurant.

Their Homestyle Thanksgiving turkey n’ dressing meal features, turkey and dressing with gravy on top, a sweet potato casserole, a cranberry relish, rolls, green beans, and of course, a pumpkin pie. This classic meal runs about $17.99 and is perfect for people looking for a more classic experience this Thanksgiving.

The second holiday meal option is their Chicken n' Dumplings. This is their classic menu item with two homestyle sides and their dinner rolls. This meal is $10.49.

The final meal option is their Country Vegetable Plate, which features your choice of four sides and their dinner rolls. This meal is $10.59 and perfect for people looking to skip the turkey and the chicken this year.

What are the holiday hours for Cracker Barrel on Thanksgiving Day?

Typically, Cracker Barrel locations are open for their normal hours on Thanksgiving day. And then the traditional Thanksgiving meal starts being served at 11 AM. This means that you can go for breakfast in the morning and have your Thanksgiving dinner at home. Or if you decide to do breakfast at home, why not go get a Thanksgiving meal from Cracker Barrel instead? Let someone else worry about the bird this year.

And while you can enjoy these holiday meals in the restaurant, you can also get it to go as well. Whatever works for you, they can make it happen.

Honestly, we really appreciate the fact that Cracker Barrel is going to be open for their normal hours on Thanksgiving Day. While we know that hours can vary by location, at least for us this means that the restaurant will be open

What is on the festive menu?

If you decide to wait for when Cracker Barrel has a larger menu option, then you may want to check out their seasonal menu that is available through the holiday season.

Among the limited time offerings that Cracker Barrel is offering are a fun breakfast option, tasty sides and more. The current seasonal entrées are a cinnamon swirl French toast breakfast, country fried turkey, a New York steak n’ shrimp combo, pot roast, a cinnamon roll pie and more.

Honestly, there are so many reasons to visit Cracker Barrel this holiday season. And we love that one of those reasons is the fact that they will be here for us on Thanksgiving Day.