| Protein | Safe? | Note | |---------|-------|------| | | ✅ | No breading. Request unseasoned or salt/pepper only. | | Smoked Chicken Breast (on bone) | ✅ | Plain, no sauce. | | Country Fried Steak | ❌ | Breading = wheat. | | Pot Roast | ✅ | Gravy thickened with cornstarch (per corporate). Double-check location. | | Grilled Sirloin Steak (7 oz) | ✅ | No marinade/seasoning packet. | | Hamburger Steak (no bun) | ❌ | Often contains breadcrumbs. Skip. | | Broiled Catfish | ✅ | Ask for lemon instead of seasoned butter. | | Turnip Greens (side) | ✅ | | | Fried Okra | ❌ | Shared fryer. | 4. Safe Sides (Critical for building a meal) | ✅ Gluten-Free Sides | ❌ Avoid | |--------------------------|--------------| | Hashbrown Casserole | Fried Apples (cross-contact) | | Steamed Broccoli | Mac & Cheese (contains wheat) | | Fresh Garden Salad (no croutons) | Dumplings | | Corn (niblets) | Onion Rings | | Green Beans | French Fries (shared fryer) | | Baby Carrots | Baked Potato (possible flour dusting; ask) | | Apple Sauce | Coleslaw (check location; some use malt vinegar) | | Mashed Potatoes (no gravy) | |
| Safe Item | How to Order | |-----------|---------------| | (any style) | No pancakes/biscuits. Ask for "clean, unbuttered grill." | | Thick-Sliced Bacon | Confirm no shared tongs with flour-coated items. | | Sausage Patties | Check ingredients (verified GF in most locations). | | Smoked Ham | Natural, no glaze. | | Loaded Hashbrown Casserole | ✅ Confirmed GF (potatoes, cheese, onions, seasoning). | | Plain Hashbrowns | Ask for no seasoned flour dusting. | | Steakhouse Grilled Sirloin Steak | Breakfast or dinner. | | Grits (butter/salt) | Plain grits are GF. Avoid gravy. | | Fresh Fruit | Side cup or plate. | | Low-Sugar Toppings (sugar-free syrup) | Ask to see bottle label. | gluten free options at cracker barrel
Biscuits, gravy, pancakes, french toast, fried apples (shared fryer risk). 3. Lunch & Dinner – Entrées All entrées are served with two sides + biscuits or corn muffins (decline bread). | Protein | Safe
Disclaimer: Cracker Barrel does not have a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Cross-contamination is possible (shared grills, fryers, prep surfaces). If you have Celiac disease or severe sensitivity, discuss risks with your manager on duty. Cracker Barrel does not publish a separate GF menu. Instead, they provide an "Allergy-Friendly Menu" (ask your server). The following items are prepared without gluten-containing ingredients based on corporate recipes. 2. Breakfast (Anytime) Best bet of the day because you can customize. | | Smoked Chicken Breast (on bone) | ✅ | Plain, no sauce
