Cracker Barrel vs Texas Roadhouse: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Cracker Barrel is the cheaper of the two. Of the 9 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Cracker Barrel is cheaper on 7 of them, by an average of $2.73 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.
Texas Roadhouse
- Early Dine takes about $5 off a 6 oz sirloin dinner and runs until 6:00 PM on weekdays — the single largest discount at any casual-dining chain.
- Unlimited peanuts and fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter come free with every meal and arrive before you order.
- Every entree includes two sides, so the menu price is closer to a complete meal than at Applebee's or Chili's where sides are often extra.
Cracker Barrel vs Texas Roadhouse — FAQ
Is Cracker Barrel cheaper than Texas Roadhouse in 2026?
Cracker Barrel is cheaper on most matched items — 7 of 9. Across the whole menu Cracker Barrel is the lower-priced of the two, at $12.29 for a typical item against $12.99 at Texas Roadhouse.
What is the price difference between Cracker Barrel and Texas Roadhouse?
On matched items the average difference is $2.73, or about 5% overall. Cracker Barrel averages $14.30 across 44 priced items; Texas Roadhouse averages $14.99 across 47.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Cracker Barrel or Texas Roadhouse?
Cracker Barrel starts at $3.99 (Hashbrown Casserole) and Texas Roadhouse at $3.49 (Soft Drink (free refills)).
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.