17 Cracker Barrel Menu Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know!

Use these clever Cracker Barrel Menu Hacks to save yourself time and score deals.  Deals on your favorite homestyle Cracker Barrel goodness!

Are you craving some of that southern fried comfort food you get at Cracker Barrel?  Ordering your favorites at Cracker Barrel is going to be so much more fun when you order using the best Cracker Barrel Menu Hacks!

Going out to eat is so much more fun when you know how to save money and score the best deals at Cracker Barrel!

Now you can gift yourself a frugal night out and Eat Out Cheap!  Or enjoy a budget friendly night out with the family  Or score some easy deals on your homestyle favorites.

No matter the reason, Hacking the Cracker Barrel Menu is going to come in so handy.

Eating great food and saving money at the same time.  That is one unbeatable combination.

So don’t leave home unprepared.

Use these tips to make your next outing to Cracker Barrel the best yet…

Cracker Barrel Menu Hacks

Related: 9 Longhorn Steakhouse Menu Tips and Tricks!

#1. Get a FREE Appetizer When You Sign Up for Emails!

Want to start your meal off right?  Sign up for emails with Cracker Barrel Rewards and score a FREE Appetizer, also known as Barrel Bites.

Barrel Bites include:

• Loaded Steak Fries
• Country Fried Pickles
• White Cheddar Cheese Bites
• Biscuit Beignets (my favorite!)

#2. Get a FREE Cracker Barrel Dessert on your Birthday!

You can also get treated to a Cracker Barrel Birthday Freebie with a FREE Dessert on your birthday!

When signing up for Cracker Barrel Rewards, just make sure to include your birthday so you’ll be eligible to take advantage of this deal.

Related: 101 Birthday Freebies to Sign Up For ASAP!

#3. Order Off the Cracker Barrel Kids Menu to Save BIG!  (Even Adults Can)

Did you know Cracker Barrel has a generous kids meal policy?  According to an employee I spoke with at Cracker Barrel, there are NO age restrictions when it comes to ordering off the kids menu.  She actually said she orders off it all the time! 🙂

So, if you’re not too hungry or just want to save some cash, order a delicious meal off the kids menu and save a bundle!

This is one of my favorite Cracker Barrel Menu Hacks.

Frugal friend Anna writes: “Cracker Barrel lets seniors order off the kids menu, too. They have smaller prices and servings.”

#4. Take Advantage of Cracker Barrel Lunch Specials All Day Long! (11am – Close)

Or… another EASY way to save money is to order off the Cracker Barrel Lunch Specials Menu all day long!

I asked an employee, and she said lunch begins at 11am, and you’re free to order ‘lunch items’ for the rest of the day.  The lunch specials are a great value, too!

Want to save even more?  Pay special attention to the Cracker Barrel weekday lunch specials! A different lunch special is available each day.

#5. Or Dine In Monday – Friday for Early Dinner Deals! (4pm – 6pm)

You can also save money with less expensive, smaller portioned dinner favorites when you dine in between 4pm – 6pm, Monday through Friday!

#6. Ask For Extra Biscuits So You Have Some to Take Home!

Charlene writes: “They will always bring you another round of biscuits if you ask, so if you are taking home a doggy bag, be sure to have asked for extra biscuits, and take those home, too.”

#7. Earn Peg Points Towards FREE Food with Cracker Barrel Rewards!

You can also get rewarded for every meal purchase with Cracker Barrel Rewards Peg Points.  Once you earn enough points you can use them for rewards like FREE meals!

Just keep in mind, points will expire 12 months after they were earned, so if you don’t use them you’ll lose them.

#8. Find Limited Time Cracker Barrel Deals on Social Media!

You can also find out about Cracker Barrel Coupons, limited time promotions and sales on their social accounts.

You can even enter special sweepstakes.

So be sure to also check Cracker Barrel on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

#9. Save BIG When You Split Your Cracker Barrel Meals!

Split a meal and save a bundle!

The servings at Cracker Barrel are seriously oversized.  That means you’ll likely have no problem splitting a meal with your date, friend, or kids.

Or, you can save half for later and enjoy a free meal the next day.  Yay for Cracker Barrel leftovers!

#10. Skip the Cracker Barrel Drinks, and Just Order Water!

You’ll also save so much money when you order water at Cracker Barrel and skip the expensive drinks.

Did you know that Cracker Barrel drinks have some of the highest markup?

Simply wait until you get home to treat yourself to your favorite drink.  Eating at Cracker Barrel will cost you less moola when you only order water with your meal!!

#11. Don’t Leave Room For Cracker Barrel Dessert!

Like the drinks, the Cracker Barrel desserts have some of the highest markups on the menu.

So don’t get suckered into those tiny overpriced desserts.

Be extra savvy and skip the overpriced Cracker Barrel dessert on your next visit. Just wait until you get home to enjoy one of your favorite desserts instead.

Don’t have any dessert at home?

Consider stopping by Panera for a gourmet cookie or pastry.  Or head to Costco or even Sam’s Club to pick up some decadent cheesecake or chocolate cake.  Servings of these desserts will cost a fraction of the price or less what you will spend at Cracker Barrel on dessert.

#12. Skip The Cracker Barrel Line… Get on the Wait List Before You Go!

Nobody likes standing in a long line or waiting for a meal when you’re hungry.

Did you know you can get on Cracker Barrel’s Waitlist before you ever leave home?  Just head on over to CrackerBarrel.com or use their app.  Then select ‘Get on Wait List’ at the top.

You’ll then just enter the location you’ll be eating at, how many people are in your party, name and wait list.

How easy is that?!?

#13. Then Use Cracker Barrel Mobile Pay At Your Table

Why stand in a line for no reason?

At Cracker Barrel, there’s no need to wait in line to pay when you leave.  Instead, simply get the Cracker Barrel app before you leave home.

Then pay your bill using the mobile pay option right at your table.

Skipping unnecessary lines?!?  Yes please!

#14. Take Advantage of the FREE Cracker Barrel Curbside Pickup

If you don’t want to go inside your local Cracker Barrel, you can also take advantage of FREE curbside pickup at select restaurants.

Call ahead to see if your local Cracker Barrel offers this service.

Then follow the Cracker Barrel website instructions for how to pickup the items you’ve ordered!  Easy peasy.

#15. Bring the whole Crowd and Get a Free Cracker Barrel Meal!

Are you bringing a big crowd to Cracker Barrel for a birthday party, graduation party, holiday or work party?

Tour Groups save big at Cracker Barrel!

If you’re traveling with a group of 15 or more, the driver and group leader can eat for free.

Yay for free meals at Cracker Barrel!

#16. Don’t Forget To Check The Website or The Cracker Barrel App!

Do you have the Cracker Barrel app yet?

Be in the know before you head to Cracker Barrel.  Don’t leave home without first heading to the website or app to find the current menu deals and specials.

You can also use the app to join the waitlist, order to-go, and to pay for your dine-in meal!

#17. Stay Home, and Try These Cracker Barrel Copycat Recipes!

One of the easiest ways to save money at Cracker Barrel, is to make some of your menu favorites right at home.

Making restaurant copycat recipes at home is a great way to boost your savings, while still indulging!

Grandma’s Pancakes

Hashbrown Casserole

Chicken Pot Pie

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese

Macaroni ‘n Cheese

Mashed Potatoes

Cornbread Muffins

Sweet Iced Tea

Old Fashioned Lemonade

Hot Chocolate

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So do you have any favorite Cracker Barrel Menu Hacks?

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