Cracker Barrel is an American restaurant chain that also features gift shops with a Southern and country theme to them. Originally founded in 1969 with their first store, Cracker Barrel now has over 650 locations in 45 states. Cracker Barrel is known for their country food and Southern dishes. You can get grits, gravy, biscuits, fried chicken, and other Southern cuisine.
What is gluten free at Cracker Barrel?
In this article and guide, we’ll highlight all the gluten free menu items, sides, and other gf options available at Cracker Barrel. Want to learn more nutrition and allergen facts about Cracker Barrel’s foods? Check out their FAQs page.
On their FAQS page, Cracker Barrel shares this information about allergens.
I have a food allergy. Where can I find allergen information on your menu items so I know what I can safely eat?
For individuals with food allergies, view our ALLERGEN GUIDE. Our allergen guide covers the eight major food allergens. Please note, our normal kitchen operations involve shared preparation and cooking areas, including common fryer oil; therefore, cross-contact of all our menu items (including allergens and meat) is possible. We cannot guarantee that the menu items listed in our allergen guide are completely free of allergens. We recommend our guests with food allergies speak with the restaurant manager prior to placing an order, to make the kitchen aware of your needs.
In their Allergen Guide, Cracker Barrel shares this important message:
Whether you’re craving a traditional breakfast, fresh salad or homestyle favorite, we like to think there’s something for everyone at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. Knowing that some of our guests may have specific dietary needs, we’ve crafted a variety of dishes to make sure that everyone at the table can enjoy a delicious meal that’s right for them.
The information provided in this guide is based upon ingredient statements provided to us by our suppliers and highlights which menu items are prepared without allergen containing ingredients. Our normal kitchen operations involve shared preparation and cooking areas, including common fryer oil; therefore, cross-contact of all our menu items is possible. We have identified menu items cooked in our fryer or on our grill that may come in contact with ALL allergens and are marked with a “Y.” Fried and Grilled items should NOT be consumed if you have a food allergy. We cannot guarantee that the menu items listed are completely free of allergens. Regarding gluten, menu items that do not contain gluten does not necessarily meet the definition of “gluten-free” for those who are highly sensitive. We recommend our guests with food allergies speak with the restaurant manager prior to placing an order, to make the kitchen aware of your needs.
Cracker Barrel Gluten Free Menu
These are all the gluten free options we could find at Cracker Barrel . Note all items listed below do not contain wheat or gluten, based on Cracker Barrel menu. These items still have the potential for cross contamination and other traces of gluten, so please keep that in mind.
Notice anything missing or incorrect? Leave a comment below. This article was last updated: February 24, 2022
Breakfast
These are all of the breakfast options at Cracker Barrel that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients.
- Two Farm Fresh Eggs
- Egg Whites
- Coarse Ground Grits
- Thick-sliced Bacon
- Smoked Sausage Patties
- Turkey Sausage Patties
- Hickory-Smoked Country Ham
- Sugar Cured Ham
- Southwest Sausage (regional)
- Butter Cups
- Fresh Seasonal Fruit
- Fried Apples
- Hatch Valley Green Chiles (regional)
Sweet Toppings
- 100% Pure Natural Syrup
- Our Blueberry Syrup
- Butter Pecan Syrup
- Sugar-Free Syrup
- Low-Sugar Fruit Spread
- Sweet Blackberry (Warm Fruit & Whipped Topping)
- Country Peach (Warm Fruit & Whipped Topping)
- Cinnamon Spiced Apple (Warm Fruit & Whipped Topping)
Kid’s Menu
- Tater Rounds
- Kid’s Milk Straw
Lunch/Dinner
These are all of the lunch/dinner options at Cracker Barrel that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients.
- Grilled Chicken Tenders
- Sugar Cured Ham
- Hickory-Smoked Country Ham
- U.S. Farm-raised Catfish (grilled)
- U.S. Farm-raised Catfish (fried)
- Barrel-cut Sugar Ham
- Monday Maple Bacon Grilled Chicken
- Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout
- Beans n’ Greens (egg wedge garnish with greens)
- Chili Jack Chicken (regional)
- Country House Salad with Grilled Chicken
Salad Dressings
- Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette
- Blue Cheese
- Buttermilk Ranch
- Honey Mustard
- Dill Pickle Ranch
Kid’s Menu
- Grilled Chicken Tenders
- Country Vegetable Plate
- Tater Rounds
Sides
These are all of the side options at Cracker Barrel that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients.
- Mashed Potatoes
- Steak Fries
- Sweet Whole Baby Carrots
- Whole Kernel Corn
- Pinto Beans
- Country Green Beans
- Turnip Greens
- Cole Slaw
- Fresh Seasonal Fruit
- Fried Apples
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Loaded Baked Sweet Potato
- Loaded Baked Potato
Dipping Sauces
These are all of the dipping sauce options at Cracker Barrel that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients.
- Dill Pickle Ranch
- Honey Mustard
- BBQ Sauce
- Ranch
Beverages
These are all of the beverage options at Cracker Barrel that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients.
- Latte, regular
- Vanilla Latte
- Caramel Latte
- Mocha
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Sweetened Iced Tea
- Lemonade
- Hot Chocolate
- Milk (skim, reduced fat, whole, chocolate)
- Orange Juice
- Apple Juice
- Soft Drinks (Cocoa-Cola®, Sprite, Mello Yello, Dr. Pepper, Diet Coke, Cocoa-Cola® Zero Sugar, Cocoa-Cola® Cherry, Seagram’s Ginger Ale)
- Stewart’s Bottled Soda Root Beer
- Coffee (decaf or regular)
- Hot Tea (Twinings® of London)
Seasonal Offerings
- Fudge Hot Chocolate
- Fruit Stand Tea
- Lynchburg Lemonade (Select Stores Only)
Photo: Cracker Barrel Facebook page
Items to Avoid at Cracker Barrel
- For some reason, the steamed broccoli contains gluten.
- All fried foods and all grilled foods have a high chance of cross contamination so keep that in mind.
- All soups contain gluten.
- All desserts contain gluten.
Summary of Gluten Free Menu Options at Cracker Barrel
Pro tips and a quick summary of everything gluten free at Cracker Barrel
- Cracker Barrel has a variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages options that are free from wheat and gluten ingredients, just be careful with cross contamination on the grill and in the fryer!
- When you order, tell them you have a gluten allergy or Celiac Disease so they take precautions with your meal. Even if it’s delivery or pick up, make sure to include this in your order message.
- Cracker Barrel has a 2.5 star rating on Find Me Gluten Free with over 60 ratings from customers. Unfortunately, this indicates a poor experience for most gluten free customers. Many reviews reported that the staff didn’t understand allergens well. The positive reviews were from locations with trained staff.
- See other top breakfast menus: IHOP, Denny’s, Jack in the Box, Hardees
Source: Cracker Barrel Facebook page
More Information about Cracker Barrel
Looking for additional information about Cracker Barrel, their foods, and nutritional/ingredients facts? Here are some resources we’ve found:
- Official Cracker Barrel Menu: https://www.crackerbarrel.com/menu
- Official Cracker Barrel Nutrition Guide (PDF, automatically downloads): https://prod-cbdigitalstore.azurefd.net/-/media/Project/cb-brandsite/brandsite/pdfs/NutritionGuide.pdf?rev=adc5fe1642634da9b88dcff484992505
Very helpful! I have a friend who will be visiting and she has celiac diseas. This information has been very helpful.
Thanks so much Carol, we really appreciate the kind words!!