The Cracker Barrel allergen menu tracks nine declared allergens across 125 dishes in 12 menu sections, from buttermilk biscuits to catfish platters. Soy and milk turn up on more rows than any other allergen, mostly from gravies, batters and buttery sauces. Reading the section tables below is the fastest way to check one specific breakfast plate or supper platter.
None of these rows carry a size or a price. None of them substitute for reading a label on a to-go container either. Each row reflects only what the Cracker Barrel allergen menu source states for that dish. A blank entry in the source reads as None declared below, never as proof a dish is free of anything.
The short answer
The Cracker Barrel allergen menu covers 125 dishes across 12 sections, and each row states only what that item’s own grid entry declares. No figure here is inferred from an ingredient list, a dish’s name or a substitution. Three dishes, all bacon-and-ham sides, carry no declaration at all.
At a glance
12
Menu sections covered
125
Dishes checked
9
Allergens tracked
41
Dishes with no milk listed
41
Dishes with no gluten listed
3
Dishes with no declaration at all
Cracker Barrel Allergen Menu Item by Item
Every row below keeps the exact wording the Cracker Barrel allergen source uses for that dish. Nine distinct allergens appear across the full grid, led by soy and milk from gravies, biscuits and buttery sauces. Cracker Barrel keeps its prices on a separate page rather than mixing them into this grid.
Classics (Breakfast) Allergens at Cracker Barrel
The Cracker Barrel allergen menu shows soy on 13 of its 17 Classics (Breakfast) dishes, more than any other allergen tracked in this section. Milk and wheat both turn up often as well, mostly on the gravies, batters and buttery sauces built into these plates. Two catfish fillets are the only dishes here that list fish.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg Whites | Eggs, Soy |
| Buttermilk Biscuits | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Butter Cups | Milk |
| Country Fried Steak (plain) | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| Farm Fresh Eggs | Eggs, Soy |
| Fried Homestyle Chicken (plain) | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Grilled Chicken Tenders | Soy |
| Hamburger Steak (with buttery garlic sauce) | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Impossible Sausage | Soy |
| Sawmill Gravy | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Sirloin Steak Tips (with buttery garlic sauce) | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Spicy Chicken Sausage | Soy |
| Sugar Cured Ham | Soy |
| Tartar Sauce | Eggs, Soy |
| Thick Sliced Bacon, Sausage Patties, Hickory-Smoked Ham | None declared |
| U.S. Catfish Fillet (fried) | Fish |
| U.S. Catfish Fillet (grilled) | Fish, Soy |
Hot Off the Griddle Allergens at Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel lists milk and soy on 6 of its 7 Hot Off the Griddle items, its two most common allergens here. Gluten, wheat and egg each appear on four of the seven, mostly from batter and syrup bases. Pecan Pancakes stand alone as the only item declaring tree nuts. A side of pancakes from this section becomes the base for an off-menu taco build.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Buttermilk Pancakes | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Cinnamon Spiced Apples with Whipped Topping | Milk, Soy |
| Country Peaches with Whipped Topping | Milk, Soy |
| Cracker Barrel Blueberry Syrup | Milk |
| French Toast | Eggs, Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Pecan Pancakes | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat |
| Signature Fried Apple French Toast Bake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
Country Mornings and Sunrise Specials Allergens at Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel declares soy on 8 of the 9 Country Mornings and Sunrise Specials dishes, the most consistent allergen across this group. Gluten, wheat and egg each turn up on seven of the nine, largely from biscuits, gravy and French toast batter. Only its bacon-and-ham trio carries no declaration.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Bacon n’ Egg Hashbrown Casserole | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Biscuit Benny without meat | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Biscuits n’ Gravy | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Egg Sandwich with Mayonnaise on Sourdough Bread | Eggs, Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Homestyle Chicken n’ French Toast with Whipped Butter | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| New York Strip Steak n’ Eggs (steak seasoned with buttery garlic sauce) | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| New York Strip Steak n’ Eggs (with farm fresh eggs) | Eggs, Soy |
| Steak n’ Egg Hashbrown Casserole | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Thick-sliced Bacon, Sausage Patties, Hickory-Smoked Country Ham | None declared |
Breakfast Sides Allergens at Cracker Barrel
The Cracker Barrel allergen menu lists gluten and wheat on 12 of its 16 Breakfast Sides, more than any other allergen pairing in this section. Milk and soy each appear on 11 of the same 16, mostly from pancake batter, cheese bites and hashbrown casseroles. One bacon, sausage and ham platter lists no allergens at all.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Biscuit Beignets | Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| Buttermilk Pancakes with Whipped Butter | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Buttermilk Ranch | Eggs, Milk |
| Butter Pecan Syrup | Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts |
| Coarse Ground Grits | Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Country Fried Pickles | Gluten, Wheat |
| Hashbrown Casserole | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Loaded Hashbrown Casserole | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Loaded Hashbrown Casserole Tots | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Multigrain Toast | Gluten, Sesame, Wheat |
| Spicy Chicken Sausage, Impossible Sausage, Sugar Cured Ham | Soy |
| Thick-Sliced Bacon, Sausage Patties, and Hickory-Smoked Country Ham | None declared |
| White Cheddar Cheese Bites | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Kids Mini Confetti Pancakes | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Kids Mini Buttermilk Pancakes | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Kids Egg n’ Biscuit | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
Shareables Allergens at Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel lists milk and wheat on all 6 Shareables, the only two allergens declared on every dish here. Egg follows closely on five of the six starters and skillets. Soy shows up on four of the six, mostly the fried and glazed options.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Onion Petals | Eggs, Milk, Wheat |
| Country Fried Pickles (with Ranch) | Eggs, Milk, Wheat |
| Biscuit Beignets (with Butter Pecan Sauce) | Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| White Cheddar Cheese Bites (with Ranch) | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Loaded Hashbrown Casserole Tots (with Ranch) | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Cinnamon Roll Skillet | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
Daily Deals Allergens at Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel declares soy on every one of its 14 Daily Deals, the only allergen with no exceptions in this section. Gluten and wheat both follow on 11 of the 14, largely from breading, dumplings and dressing. Two deals declare nothing beyond soy.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Monday Chicken n’ Rice | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Tuesday Country Fried Pork Chops | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Wednesday Broccoli Cheddar Chicken | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Thursday Turkey n’ Dressing (with gravy) | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Friday Fried Cod Fillets | Fish, Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Saturday Southern BBQ Ribs | Soy |
| Sunday Chicken Pot Pie | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Chicken n’ Dumplins | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Meatloaf | Eggs, Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Homestyle Chicken | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Smoky Southern Grilled Chicken | Soy |
| Sirloin Steak Tips (seasoned with garlic butter sauce) | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Cornbread Dressing | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Tartar Sauce | Eggs, Soy |
Samplers Allergens at Cracker Barrel
The Cracker Barrel allergen menu shows soy on 21 of its 25 Samplers dishes, the most common allergen across this large section. Gluten, wheat and milk each turn up on roughly six in ten of these dishes, mostly from breaded proteins and gravies. Only four Samplers dishes list fish at all.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Chicken Fried Chicken (with Sawmill Gravy) | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Chicken n’ Dumplins | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Cocktail Sauce | Fish |
| Country Fried Shrimp | Gluten, Milk, Shellfish, Wheat |
| Country Fried Steak (plain) | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy |
| Fried Chicken Tenders | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Grilled Chicken Tenders | Soy |
| Hamburger Steak (seasoned with buttery garlic sauce) | Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Hamburger Steak (with onions and roast beef gravy) | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Hashbrown Casserole Shepherd’s Pie | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Homestyle Chicken | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Hushpuppy | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout | Fish, Soy |
| Maple Bacon Grilled Chicken | Eggs, Milk, Soy |
| Mashed Potatoes | Milk, Soy |
| Meatloaf | Eggs, Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| New York Strip Steak | Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Pot Roast | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Smoky Southern Grilled Chicken | Soy |
| Southern Fried Chicken | Gluten, Wheat |
| Sawmill Gravy | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Tartar Sauce | Eggs, Soy |
| U.S. Catfish Fillet (fried) | Fish |
| U.S. Catfish Fillet (grilled) | Fish, Soy |
Sandwiches Allergens at Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel declares gluten and wheat on 6 of its 7 sandwiches, the two allergens that dominate this section. Milk and soy each turn up on five of the seven, largely from cheese, buns and dressing. Sesame appears on three sandwiches: the Barrel Cheeseburger and both Homestyle Chicken BLTs.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Grilled Chicken Tenders | Soy |
| Hand-Breaded Fried Chicken Tenders | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Homestyle Chicken BLT with Grilled Smoky Southern Chicken Breast | Eggs, Gluten, Sesame, Wheat |
| Homestyle Chicken BLT with Homestyle Chicken Breast | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| Lil’ Barrel Cheeseburgers | Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| The Barrel Cheeseburger | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
Salads Allergens at Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel declares gluten, milk and wheat on all 3 salads in this section, the shortest list on the entire allergen menu. Egg and soy each appear on two of the three, both chicken-topped salads rather than the plain house salad. Its declarations still run consistently despite the small count.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Homestyle Chicken Salad with Homestyle Chicken Breast | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Homestyle Chicken Salad with Smoky Southern Chicken Breast | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| House Salad | Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
Soups & Bowls Allergens at Cracker Barrel
The Cracker Barrel allergen menu shows gluten, soy and wheat on all 10 Soups & Bowls, its most consistent trio. Milk follows on nine of the ten, missing only from the vegetable beef soup. Egg shows up on exactly half the list.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Beef ‘n Noodle Soup | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Chicken Pot Pie Soup | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Chili | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Country Potato Soup | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup | Eggs, Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Macaroni ‘n Cheese | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Potato Soup | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Turkey Noodle Soup | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Vegetable Soup | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
Sauces & Dressings Allergens at Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel declares egg on 4 of its 5 Sauces & Dressings, the most common allergen in this small section. Milk follows on three of the five, all of them creamy dressings rather than the barbecue or honey mustard sauce. Soy appears on just two, the barbecue sauce and the blue cheese dressing.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| BBQ Sauce | Soy |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | Eggs, Milk, Soy |
| Buttermilk Ranch Dressing | Eggs, Milk |
| Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing | Eggs, Milk |
| Honey Mustard Dressing | Eggs |
Side Dishes Allergens at Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel declares milk on 5 of its 6 Side Dishes, the most common allergen among these plates. Soy follows on four of the six, mostly the sweeter options like ice cream and cobbler. Three sides list neither gluten nor wheat.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Loaded Baked Potato | Milk |
| Loaded Baked Sweet Potato | Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts |
| Biscuit Beignets | Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| Peach Cobbler | Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Double Fudge Coca-Cola Cake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Milk, Soy |
Dairy-Free Options at Cracker Barrel
Milk does not appear in the declared list for 41 of the 125 dishes on the Cracker Barrel allergen menu. Samplers carries the largest share, eleven plates built around fried proteins, catfish and gravies ordered without a creamy side. Classics (Breakfast) follows close behind with ten milk-free items, mostly the egg, sausage and grilled-protein options. Breakfast Sides and Daily Deals add five apiece, and the remaining sections split the rest in twos and ones.
Ordering Gluten-Free at Cracker Barrel
Gluten and wheat are both absent from the declared list on 41 of the 125 Cracker Barrel dishes checked here. Classics (Breakfast) leads with eleven such dishes, mostly plain eggs, grilled chicken and the meat-only breakfast sides. Samplers follows with nine, and Sauces & Dressings clears the list entirely, all five of its dressings free of both. Breakfast Sides, Hot Off the Griddle, Daily Deals and Side Dishes make up most of what remains, a handful of rows apiece.
Cross-Contact and Shared Equipment at Cracker Barrel
The Cracker Barrel allergen menu covers every section the same way, row by row rather than by kitchen station. Every US Cracker Barrel location runs one kitchen for the whole menu, from biscuits to catfish. Fried sides, gravies and griddle items pass through equipment that other wheat- and soy-heavy dishes have already used that shift. Telling a server about a serious allergy before ordering covers what this allergen menu cannot. No kitchen can guarantee a plate that never touched a declared allergen.
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Sophia W. Steadham writes MenuQuill. She is a food blogger and restaurant review expert who has spent years eating her way through American chain menus, from small-town drive-thrus to national roll-outs.