Cracker Barrel put cinnamon filling and cream cheese icing on pancakes, and breakfast suddenly sounds like a holiday plan.
The chain’s 2026 holiday menu launched October 20, with two new dishes: Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes and a Country Fried Turkey Sandwich. Here’s what’s new, what’s back, and what to know if you’re handing Thanksgiving dinner over to Cracker Barrel.
What’s new on Cracker Barrel’s holiday menu?
The Cinnamon Swirl Pancake Breakfast pairs cinnamon-filled buttermilk pancakes and cream cheese icing with two eggs and either bacon or smoked sausage. Think cinnamon-roll breakfast energy, with someone else handling the griddle.
The new sandwich puts crispy turkey tenderloin, gravy and cranberry relish on a toasted bun. A turkey sandwich that doesn’t require roasting an entire bird first? Practical.
The returning favorites
Country Fried Turkey and Cinnamon Swirl French Toast are back, along with DIY Hot Chocolate. There’s also a Cinnamon Swirl Latte, available hot or iced.
The holiday menu is available nationwide for a limited time. The announcement doesn’t give an exact end date or nationwide prices for individual dishes, so check your location’s menu before ordering.
Thanksgiving pickup: dates, sizes and prices
Heat & Serve preorders are open, with pickup November 21–29, 2026. These are meals to heat at home.
- Family Dinner: serves 4–6; about $119.99.
- Turkey Feast: serves 8–10; about $189.99, including pumpkin and pecan pies.
Prices vary by location. Choose your store and pickup date at Cracker Barrel or in its app to see the available options and final price. Count the people coming to dinner before picking the meal size; leftover plans can come after that.
