Cracker Barrel vs Hardee's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Hardee's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Hardee's is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $6.10 per item.
Make Cracker Barrel and Hardee's at Home
Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Cracker Barrel
- Breakfast is served all day at breakfast prices — the Old Timer's at $12.99 is cheaper than most dinner plates.
- The Country Vegetable Plate at $11.99 gives four country sides plus bread, the lowest-cost full meal on the menu.
- Cracker Barrel Rewards earns points toward free food and sends a birthday reward.
Hardee's
- Two-biscuit breakfast deals on the app often cost about $5, roughly $2 below menu price.
- The Sausage Biscuit at about $2.79 is one of the cheapest filling breakfasts at any national chain.
- Hardee's app rewards give points on every order and a free biscuit or burger offer for new members.
Cracker Barrel vs Hardee's — FAQ
Is Cracker Barrel cheaper than Hardee's in 2026?
Hardee's is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu Hardee's is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.99 for a typical item against $12.29 at Cracker Barrel.
What is the price difference between Cracker Barrel and Hardee's?
On matched items the average difference is $6.10, or about 65% overall. Cracker Barrel averages $14.30 across 44 priced items; Hardee's averages $4.96 across 26.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Cracker Barrel or Hardee's?
Cracker Barrel starts at $3.99 (Hashbrown Casserole) and Hardee's at $2.29 (Hash Rounds (medium)).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.