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Cracker Barrel Heats Up Summer With New Menu Items

Paula Baylee 4 min read
Cracker Barrel Heats Up Summer With New Menu Items
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Cracker Barrel launches new seasonal deals just in time for the summer season! Available until Aug. 4, the Bee Sting Chicken Tenders and Bee Sting Chicken Sandwich feature a house-made sauce that strikes the perfect balance between heat and honey sweetness, ideal for warmer days.

  • New! Bee Sting Chicken Tenders (starts at $12.99): Enjoy Cracker Barrel’s signature tenders with a bit of sweetness! These crispy, hand-breaded chicken tenders are matched with a delectable sweet-heat honey glaze. These are served with two country sides of your choice and hand-rolled buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins.
  • New! Bee Sting Chicken Sandwich (starts at $11.99): Bite into a crispy, hand-breaded chicken sandwich drizzled with Cracker Barrel’s irresistible sweet-heat honey glaze. Complete with pickles and mayo, all nestled between a fluffy buttermilk bun. Served with seasoned steak fries.

Cracker Barrel also rolls out additional delicious additions to the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all summer long:

  • New! Watermelon Lemonade (starts at $3.49): Quench your thirst with this refreshing Southern drink, blending watermelon puree with Cracker Barrel’s signature lemonade. Treat yourself to bottomless refills until Aug. 4.
  • New! New York Strip Steak: Savor a 10 oz. New York strip steak topped with savory garlic butter sauce. Pair it with two country sides of your choice, and don’t forget the buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins. It also comes in different combos, including the New York Strip Steak n’ Eggs, New York Strip Steak n’ Chicken Combo, and New York Strip Steak n’ Shrimp Combo.
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Cracker Barrel’s NEW Bee Sting Chicken Tenders

A Tradition of Country Cooking

Cracker Barrel’s story began in 1968 with a single store in Lebanon, Tennessee. Founder Dan Evins aimed to create a restaurant that offered classic Southern cooking in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurants are decorated with nostalgic country charm, and the menu features dishes inspired by traditional American recipes.

Over the years, Cracker Barrel has grown into a nationwide chain, remaining true to its roots of offering quality food and friendly service.

Bee Stinging Good: New Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Just in time for summer, Cracker Barrel is introducing a brand new flavor combination: sweet heat! Their “Bee Sting Chicken” menu features two delicious options available until August 4th:

  • Bee Sting Chicken Tenders: Crispy, hand-breaded chicken tenders are the star of this dish. They’re coated in a special house-made sauce that perfectly balances the sweetness of honey with a touch of spicy heat. Served with two country sides and your choice of buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, this is a satisfying and flavorful meal. Prices start at $12.99.
  • Bee Sting Chicken Sandwich: Calling all sandwich lovers! This option features a crispy, hand-breaded chicken breast drizzled with the same irresistible sweet-heat honey glaze. To add classic sandwich flair, they include pickles and mayo all nestled between a fluffy buttermilk bun. This sandwich comes with seasoned steak fries and starts at $11.99.

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Summer Sips and Savory Steak

Beyond the exciting Bee Sting Chicken options, Cracker Barrel has more summer treats in store:

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Cracker Barrel’s New York Strip Steak with sides
  • Watermelon Lemonade: Beat the heat with this refreshing drink! It combines sweet watermelon puree with Cracker Barrel’s signature lemonade for a delicious and thirst-quenching beverage. Bonus – you can enjoy bottomless refills until August 4th! Prices start at $3.49.
  • New York Strip Steak: For those craving a hearty meal, Cracker Barrel has introduced a new 10 oz. New York strip steak. This juicy steak is topped with savory garlic butter sauce and comes with your choice of two country sides. They also offer different combinations, like the New York Strip Steak n’ Eggs, perfect for a protein-packed breakfast, or the New York Strip Steak n’ Shrimp Combo for a seafood twist.

So, don’t forget to check out Cracker Barrel’s official website to know the nearest store to you and experience the delicious flavors this summer season. Whether you crave the sweet and spicy “Bee Sting Chicken” or a refreshing Watermelon Lemonade, there’s something on the menu to satisfy your taste buds and keep you cool while the temperatures rise.

From The Club

Cracker Barrel adds more heat to our summer season with their new menu featuring delicious dishes and refreshing drinks perfect for the coming warm days. I love that they’re releasing full meals other than refreshing beverages, as what most restaurants do. The Bee Sting Chicken Tenders got me curious as it got me craving with that mix of sweet-heat honey glaze. It reminds me of korean chicken that comes with different flavors, but this time I’m interested how they’ll have an American take on it. So, folks, choose among Cracker Barrel‘s summer lineup and see you at one of their locations soon?