The only thing on our minds come Thanksgiving is that post-food coma we'll be in for days following the holiday. That hefty roast turkey and those side dishes that make up the rest of your Thanksgiving menu will definitely sneak up on you—and pretty quickly, too! Though, not everyone chooses to eat an elaborate home-cooked meal for Thanksgiving. In fact, some might head to any of the restaurants open on the holiday instead for an easy lunch or dinner. (Honestly, not having to clean-up after eating sounds oh-so lovely!) And if we're talking restaurants with Thanksgiving-worthy meals, we've obviously got to include Cracker Barrel! The American chain is known for their options of soulful fried food and hearty Southern classics. We're drooling just thinking about it. 🤤
But, we have to ask... do we know for sure if Cracker Barrel is open on Thanksgiving? We're doing all of this talking about how delicious and convenient its' menu would be on the holiday—so, it would be a shame if it wasn't open. Well, we did some digging to find the answer to that question, and let's just say that you'll probably be more than content with the answer.
Is Cracker Barrel open on Thanksgiving in 2023?
Good news! Cracker Barrel will operate during regular business hours on Thanksgiving, and will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Like always, check with your specific location to see if their hours are the same!)
For those looking to get a deal, Cracker Barrel typically has a few Thanksgiving specials! Last year, Cracker Barrel's holiday special included a traditional meal you'd be able to find at any home Thanksgiving event. For $14.99, customers were served a roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, gravy, sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish, and sweet yeast rolls. The best part is that you could even get it catered to your home, or pick it up to-go if spending your holiday in public isn't your thing.
Josiah Soto is the assistant editor of news and social for The Pioneer Woman. He helps manage the website’s social channels, in addition to writing high-performing news and entertainment content daily.
