Cracker Barrel vs Jack in the Box: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Jack in the Box is the cheaper of the two. Of the 6 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Jack in the Box is cheaper on 6 of them, by an average of $4.80 per item.
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.
Jack in the Box
- Two tacos for $1.79 is the cheapest hot food at any major chain, and they are available 24 hours a day.
- The Munchie Meal at $12.49 bundles an entree, two sides, two tacos and a drink — roughly $5 less than buying the same items separately.
- Breakfast is served all day, so a $3.29 Breakfast Jack works as a cheap dinner.
Cracker Barrel vs Jack in the Box — FAQ
Is Cracker Barrel cheaper than Jack in the Box in 2026?
Jack in the Box is cheaper on most matched items — 6 of 6. Across the whole menu Jack in the Box 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 Jack in the Box?
On matched items the average difference is $4.80, or about 65% overall. Cracker Barrel averages $14.30 across 44 priced items; Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Cracker Barrel or Jack in the Box?
Cracker Barrel starts at $3.99 (Hashbrown Casserole) and Jack in the Box at $1.79 (Two Tacos).
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.