Cracker Barrel's 2026 holiday menu is out, with new Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes and a new Country Fried Turkey Sandwich, and Thanksgiving Heat & Serve meals are open for preorder for pickup Nov. 21–29. The Heat & Serve Turkey Family Dinner feeds 4–6 and is typically priced around $119.99, and the Turkey Feast feeds 8–10 and is typically priced around $189.99, though Cracker Barrel says prices may vary by location. Cracker Barrel will be open regular hours on Thanksgiving Day, with a traditional Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 a.m. Its locator lists two restaurants in Murfreesboro and one in Smyrna.
Cracker Barrel, which opened its first store in Lebanon, Tenn., in 1969, announced the lineup on Oct. 20 as part of its "Get Your Season's Worth" holiday campaign. The holiday menu is available at Cracker Barrel locations nationwide for a limited time.
What is new on Cracker Barrel's holiday menu?
Two items are new this year:
- Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes: buttermilk pancakes swirled with cinnamon filling and drizzled with sweet cream cheese icing, served with two eggs and a choice of thick-sliced bacon or smoked sausage. Cracker Barrel says it is the first time it has served the flavors of its Cinnamon Swirl French Toast as pancakes.
- Country Fried Turkey Sandwich: a crispy turkey tenderloin with gravy and cranberry relish on a toasted bun, a handheld version of the seasonal Country Fried Turkey plate.
Which Cracker Barrel holiday favorites are back?
These seasonal items are also on the holiday menu:
- Country Fried Turkey: hand-breaded turkey tenderloins topped with creamy herbed pan gravy, served with country sides, cranberry relish and a choice of buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins
- Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Breakfast: cinnamon streusel bread dipped in batter, griddled and topped with cinnamon and cream cheese icings, served with two eggs and bacon or sausage
- Rich DIY Hot Chocolate: topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, with toppings to mix and match
- Cinnamon Swirl Latte: hot or iced, topped with whipped cream, icing and cinnamon
Cracker Barrel's announcement does not list restaurant prices for the holiday menu items.
How much is Cracker Barrel's Thanksgiving Heat & Serve?
Cracker Barrel lists two Thanksgiving Heat & Serve meals. It says prices may vary based on location, so the amounts below are the company's typical prices, not Murfreesboro-specific ones.
Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Turkey Family Dinner (feeds 4–6), typically around $119.99:
- One oven-roasted turkey breast
- Cornbread dressing, turkey gravy and cranberry relish
- Sweet potato casserole with pecans
- Green beans
- Sweet yeast rolls
Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Turkey Feast (feeds 8–10), typically around $189.99:
- Two oven-roasted turkey breasts
- Cornbread dressing, turkey gravy and cranberry relish
- Sweet potato casserole with pecans
- Green beans and mashed potatoes
- Sweet yeast rolls
- Pumpkin pie and pecan pie
Holiday pies are typically priced around $14.49 each. Cracker Barrel's flavors include pumpkin, pecan, chocolate pecan, cinnamon roll and apple streusel. Its catering menu also sells Heat & Serve sides, a turkey breast and gravy by themselves.
Cracker Barrel says the meals go from oven to table in two hours or less.
How do you order a Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving meal?
Preorders are open on CrackerBarrel.com and in the Cracker Barrel app, and guests can also call their local store. Cracker Barrel's rules:
- Pickup runs Nov. 21 through Nov. 29, while supplies last
- Orders need at least 12 hours' notice, and payment is due when the order is placed
- Meals should stay refrigerated and be served within 72 hours of pickup
- For orders picked up through Nov. 23, guests can use curbside pickup by tapping "I'm Here" in the confirmation email, or go inside from a to-go parking spot
- For pickups from Nov. 24 through Nov. 29, Cracker Barrel asks guests to follow the signs to the back of the store, where an employee brings the order out
Guests who schedule pickup on Monday, Nov. 23, or Tuesday, Nov. 24, receive a free digital bonus card. Cracker Barrel says the cards will be emailed by Dec. 31, 2026, and can be used Jan. 1 through Feb. 13, 2027. Cracker Barrel does not state the card's value on its Heat & Serve page, and canceling the order on or before Nov. 23 voids the card.
Cracker Barrel also offers Christmas Heat & Serve meals, including ham and prime rib dinners, for pickup Dec. 21–28.
Is Cracker Barrel open on Thanksgiving Day in Murfreesboro?
Yes. Cracker Barrel says its restaurants are open regular hours on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, and serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 a.m. It recommends its online wait list for shorter waits. Cracker Barrel's locator lists these Thursday hours for the Rutherford County stores:
- 2115 S. Church St., Murfreesboro, (615) 867-9067: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 138 Chaffin Place, Murfreesboro, (615) 893-4980: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 2697 Highwood Blvd., Smyrna, (615) 220-1400: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For more holiday plans, see OnlyInMurfreesboro's Thanksgiving in Murfreesboro guide and the list of stores closed on Thanksgiving, including Walmart and Costco. Families who want to work up an appetite can join the Borodash Thanksgiving Day 4-Mile Run/Walk. OnlyInMurfreesboro has also covered the Firehouse Subs Thanksgiving Turkey Sub. For more morning options, browse the breakfast in Murfreesboro guide and the Southern food guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on Cracker Barrel's 2026 holiday menu?
The holiday menu adds new Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes and a new Country Fried Turkey Sandwich. Country Fried Turkey, the Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Breakfast, Rich DIY Hot Chocolate and the Cinnamon Swirl Latte are also on the menu for a limited time.
How much is Cracker Barrel's Thanksgiving Heat & Serve meal?
Cracker Barrel says the Turkey Family Dinner, which feeds 4–6, is typically around $119.99, and the Turkey Feast, which feeds 8–10, is typically around $189.99. Prices may vary by location.
When can I pick up a Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving dinner?
Thanksgiving Heat & Serve meals are available for pickup Nov. 21 through Nov. 29, 2026, while supplies last. Orders require at least 12 hours' notice.
Is Cracker Barrel open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Yes. Cracker Barrel says it is open regular hours on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, with a traditional Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 a.m.
How do I get the Cracker Barrel bonus card?
Schedule a Thanksgiving Heat & Serve pickup for Monday, Nov. 23, or Tuesday, Nov. 24. Cracker Barrel emails the digital bonus card by Dec. 31, 2026, for use from Jan. 1 through Feb. 13, 2027.
How many Cracker Barrel restaurants are in Murfreesboro?
Cracker Barrel's locator lists two Murfreesboro restaurants, at 2115 S. Church St. and 138 Chaffin Place, plus one in Smyrna at 2697 Highwood Blvd.
Sources: Cracker Barrel holiday menu announcement, Cracker Barrel's holiday page, About Heat & Serve page and Heat & Serve catering menu, and Cracker Barrel's store pages for South Church Street, Chaffin Place and Smyrna.
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