Is Cracker Barrel open on Thanksgiving?

Short answer: Yes Cracker Barrel is open on Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday, November 26) and serves a traditional Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 a.m. local time, Food Network reported on November 3, 2026. Cracker Barrel advises confirming hours with your local store.

Thanksgiving 2026
Open
Thanksgiving meal
From 11 a.m.
Country Fried Turkey
$17.49
Whole pumpkin pie
$14.49

Checked November 8, 2026. Menu prices from Cracker Barrel Orlando (Lee Vista), 6699 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, November 6, 2026. Sources are listed at the end.

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Cracker Barrel is on Food Network’s 2026 list of restaurant chains open on Thanksgiving. Food Network also notes you can join the wait list online before you go.

Tips for Thanksgiving Day

  1. Join the online wait list at crackerbarrel.com/holiday before you leave home.
  2. The Thanksgiving meal starts at 11 a.m. local time.
  3. Use Pay & Go to pay without waiting in line at the register.
  4. Hours can vary by location, so check your store’s page or call.

Cracker Barrel’s holiday menu

These “New for Holiday” items were on the menu at the Orlando (Lee Vista) Cracker Barrel when we checked on November 6, 2026:

Cracker Barrel holiday menu
ItemPriceCaloriesAdd to meal
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast$14.491,290
Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes$13.991,290
Country Fried Turkey, Three Sides$18.991,040
Country Fried Turkey, Two Sides$17.491,040
Country Fried Turkey Sandwich, Two Sides$16.49730
Country Fried Turkey Sandwich, One Side$14.99730
Broccoli Cheese Casserole$3.79250
Cinnamon Swirl Latte$5.49340
Iced Cinnamon Swirl Latte$5.49270
Mini Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes$6.19570
Cinnamon Roll Pie Slice$5.49550
Pumpkin Pie Slice$5.49450
Apple Streusel Pie Slice$5.49720
Chocolate Pecan Pie Slice$5.49760
Pecan Pie Slice$5.49760

Prices and calories from crackerbarrel.com for the Orlando (Lee Vista) store. Calories for dinners are before sides.

Whole pies for the table

Cracker Barrel whole holiday pies
ItemPriceCaloriesAdd to meal
Cinnamon Roll Pie$14.493,570
Pumpkin Pie$14.492,710
Apple Streusel Pie$14.494,330
Chocolate Pecan Pie$14.494,560
Pecan Pie$14.494,010

Cracker Barrel menu with prices Family meals Dessert menu

Related questions

What time does Cracker Barrel serve Thanksgiving dinner?

The Thanksgiving meal starts at 11 a.m. local time, per Food Network’s November 2026 report.

Does Cracker Barrel serve breakfast on Thanksgiving?

Cracker Barrel serves breakfast all day on its regular menu. Breakfast all day at Cracker Barrel.

Can you skip the wait at Cracker Barrel on Thanksgiving?

Join the online wait list at crackerbarrel.com/holiday before you arrive, Food Network says.

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Sources

  1. Cracker Barrel online ordering menu (crackerbarrel.com), Cracker Barrel Orlando (Lee Vista), 6699 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, checked by Find Food Menu, November 6, 2026.
  2. 10 Restaurant Chains Open on Thanksgiving 2026, Food Network (Amy Reiter), November 3, 2026.

See how we check prices. Find Food Menu is an independent guide, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cracker Barrel. Hours, holiday plans and policies can change and differ by location; check with your restaurant.