Cracker Barrel Just Announced New Menu Items, But There's a Major Catch

Katie Bowlby
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Cracker Barrel Just Announced New Menu Items, But There's a Major Catch

Fans have been noticing big changes at Cracker Barrel, and it seems like the decor isn't the only thing getting a facelift! The restaurant chain is testing out a new menu, but not just anyone can sample the new offerings.

In what Cracker Barrel is calling the "biggest menu test in the brand’s history," 20 new items are being featured on menus at Cracker Barrel locations, but only in select Texas cities (Abilene, Allen, Amarillo, Arlington, Benbrook, Cypress, Houston, Kingwood, Lubbock, Midland, Weatherford, and Wichita Falls). What's more, the test only runs until August 5.

new cracker barrel menu
Cracker Barrel

Here's a look at some of the new menu items:

  • Hashbrown Casserole Shepherd's Pie

  • Green Chile Cornbread

  • Chicken n' Dumplin Soup

  • Cinnamon Bread French Toast

  • Banana Pudding

  • Southern BBQ Ribs

  • Slow-Braised Pot Roast

  • Chicken n' Rice

  • Creole Shrimp

  • Crispy Tender Dippers

  • Signature Saucy Chicken Sandwich

Cracker Barrel teased the news on Instagram and was met with mixed responses from fans. One commenter said, "Looks super good!" Another wrote, "Stop changing my beloved cracker barrel," and one fan chimed in with, "Hope ur not changing it too much and making sure all locations are consistent."

chicken and rice
Cracker Barrel

Senior Vice President of Operations Cammie Spillyards-Schaefer addressed potential concerns, noting, "For nearly 55 years, guests have known and loved us for our authentic, homestyle cooking, and that's not going away, we've only added more flavor and crave to the menu and made it easier to navigate...we look forward to gaining valuable feedback, from both our guests and employees on the test."

Which of these new menu items would you try first?

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