Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
50 Ken Hayes Dr, Bourbonnais
(815) 936-6022
Customers' Favorites
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Wild Maine Blueberry Pancakes
Mama's French Toast Breakfast
Biscuits and Corn Muffins
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
French Toast or Pancake
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Southern Fried Chicken
Featured items
Momma's Pancake Breakfast®
Three Buttermilk Pancakes topped with butter and served with two eggs.* Plus Thick-Sliced Bacon or sausage and 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Chicken n' Dumplins
Slow simmered right in our kitchen. Served with your choice of 2 or 3 Country Sides and hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Sunday Homestyle Chicken®
Two boneless chicken breasts, hand-dipped in our special buttermilk batter, breaded and deep fried to a crispy golden brown. Plus choice of two Country Sides. Served with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Build Your Own Homestyle Breakfast
Choose breakfast the way you like it. Enjoy two eggs any way you like. Plus Biscuits n' Gravy and your choice of meat and a side.
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Marinated and grilled chicken tenders. Served with your choice of 2 or 3 Country Sides and hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Hashbrown Casserole
Shredded potatoes, Colby cheese, chopped onions, our signature seasoning blend, salt and pepper baked together in the oven for our Signature Hashbrown Casserole. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Momma's French Toast Breakfast®
Sourdough bread hand-dipped in our special egg batter and griddled with two eggs* and choice of Thick-Sliced Bacon or Smoked Sausage plus 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Country Fried Steak
USDA Choice steak fried and topped with Sawmill Gravy. Served with your choice of 2 or 3 Country Sides and hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Meatloaf
Our special recipe Meatloaf with tomatoes, onions and green peppers. Served with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Maple Bacon Grilled Chicken
Two grilled chicken breasts topped with maple glaze, drizzle of sweet n' smoky sauce, bacon, melted cheese and diced green onions plus choice of two Country Sides.
Stuffed Cheesecake Pancake Breakfast
Two Buttermilk Pancakes layered with cream cheese cheesecake filling, topped with Fresh Strawberries, powdered sugar and Strawberry Syrup. Served with two eggs* plus choice of Thick-Sliced Bacon or Smoked Sausage.
Thick-Sliced Bacon
Enjoy Three slices of Thick-Sliced Bacon.
Homestyle Chicken n' French Toast
Our signature crispy Sunday Homestyle Chicken® with three griddled slices of our special recipe French toast, powdered sugar, and a side of whipped butter. Served with 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Mini Confetti Pancakes
Three mini pancakes filled with fruity cereal served with syrup n' butter, plus a half order of bacon or sausage. Or enjoy our traditional Mini Buttermilk Pancakes.
Grilled Sirloin Steak*
USDA Choice steak seasoned with garlic butter glaze and grilled-to-order plus choice of three Country Sides. Served with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Two golden Buttermilk Pancakes n' butter plus 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Two Buttermilk Pancakes n' butter served with two eggs* and a sampling of Thick-Sliced Bacon, Smoked Sausage and Sugar Cured or Country Ham. Served with choice of Breakfast Side and 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Chicken Tenders
Your choice of fried chicken tenders (served with Dill Pickle Ranch, BBQ, or Honey Mustard) or grilled tenders. Served with choice of one Country Side and a Buttermilk Biscuit or Corn Muffin.
Pumpkin Pie Slice
Our classic Pumpkin Pie with spiced pumpkin filling. Available 10/24 - 11/26.
Biscuit Beignets
Made with our Buttermilk Biscuit dough, deep-fried then tossed in cinnamon sugar. Served with Butter Pecan Sauce for dipping. Packed hot and ready to share.
Breakfast - All Day
Momma's Pancake Breakfast®
Three Buttermilk Pancakes topped with butter and served with two eggs.* Plus Thick-Sliced Bacon or sausage and 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Build Your Own Homestyle Breakfast
Choose breakfast the way you like it. Enjoy two eggs any way you like. Plus Biscuits n' Gravy and your choice of meat and a side.
Stuffed Cheesecake Pancake Breakfast
Two Buttermilk Pancakes layered with cream cheese cheesecake filling, topped with Fresh Strawberries, powdered sugar and Strawberry Syrup. Served with two eggs* plus choice of Thick-Sliced Bacon or Smoked Sausage.
Homestyle Chicken n' French Toast
Our signature crispy Sunday Homestyle Chicken® with three griddled slices of our special recipe French toast, powdered sugar, and a side of whipped butter. Served with 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Old Timer's Breakfast
Starts with two farm fresh eggs*, plus your choice of Breakfast Side, plus Thick-Sliced Bacon or Smoked Sausage Patties. Comes with Biscuits n' Gravy.
Momma's French Toast Breakfast®
Sourdough bread hand-dipped in our special egg batter and griddled with two eggs* and choice of Thick-Sliced Bacon or Smoked Sausage plus 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Thick-Sliced Bacon
Enjoy Three slices of Thick-Sliced Bacon.
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Two Buttermilk Pancakes n' butter served with two eggs* and a sampling of Thick-Sliced Bacon, Smoked Sausage and Sugar Cured or Country Ham. Served with choice of Breakfast Side and 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Two golden Buttermilk Pancakes n' butter plus 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Coarse Ground Grits
Coarse Ground Grits slow cooked with margarine and salt.
Smoked Sausage Patties
Enjoy a side of Two Smoked Sausage Patties.
Sawmill Gravy
Sawmill Gravy seasoned and cooked with pork flavors, salt and black pepper.
Grandma's Sampler French Toast Breakfast
Four pieces of our Sourdough bread grilled and topped with butter, two eggs* and a sampling of Bacon, Smoked Sausage and Ham. Plus choice of Breakfast Side and 100% Pure Natural Syrup.
Impossible Sausage
Two Impossible Sausage Patties Made From Plants
Country Ham
Enjoy a slice of Country Ham.
Lunch n' Dinner - 10:30AM to Close
Meatloaf
Our special recipe Meatloaf with tomatoes, onions and green peppers. Served with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Marinated and grilled chicken tenders. Served with your choice of 2 or 3 Country Sides and hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Chicken n' Dumplins
Slow simmered right in our kitchen. Served with your choice of 2 or 3 Country Sides and hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Hashbrown Casserole
Shredded potatoes, Colby cheese, chopped onions, our signature seasoning blend, salt and pepper baked together in the oven for our Signature Hashbrown Casserole.
Country Fried Steak
USDA Choice steak fried and topped with Sawmill Gravy. Served with your choice of 2 or 3 Country Sides and hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Barrel Bite Duo
For a limited time, satisfy your cravings with two of your favorite Barrel Bites for one great price.
Fried Apples
Enjoy a side of Sliced Fried Apples seasoned with cinnamon and baked in the oven.
Country Vegetable Plate
Choice of four Country Sides. Served with Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Sunday Homestyle Chicken®
Two boneless chicken breasts, hand-dipped in our special buttermilk batter, breaded and deep fried to a crispy golden brown. Plus choice of two Country Sides. Served with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Grilled Sirloin Steak*
USDA Choice steak seasoned with garlic butter glaze and grilled-to-order plus choice of three Country Sides. Served with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Buttermilk Biscuits (4)
Four hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits.
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with a hint of margarine, Black Pepper and Salt.
Corn
Whole Kernel Corn cooked with a hint of margarine.
Macaroni n' Cheese
Elbow Macaroni Noodles mixed with cheese and baked in the oven for our signature Macaroni n' Cheese.
Biscuit Beignets
Our buttermilk biscuit dough, deep-fried then tossed in cinnamon sugar with butter pecan sauce for dipping. Available all day.
Turnip Greens
Cooked Turnip Greens seasoned with country ham.
Dumplins
Enjoy a side of our freshly prepared and slow-simmered dumplins.
Green Beans
Greens Beans slow simmered with a hint of pork seasoning.
Buttermilk Biscuits (6)
Cornbread Muffins (4)
Four classic Corn Muffins.
White Cheddar Cheese Bites
Lightly breaded white cheddar bites deep-fried to a golden brown. Served with Buttermilk Ranch for dipping.
Country Fried Pickles
Enjoy lightly breaded, golden-fried dill pickles, served with Buttermilk Ranch for dipping. Perfect for the table or just yourself.
Broccoli
Fresh Broccoli steamed and tossed in a savory seasoning.
Hamburger Steak**
Half-pound Hamburger Steak seasoned with garlic butter glaze plus choice of two Country Sides. Served with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Country Fried Shrimp
Our buttermilk breaded fried shrimp served with hushpuppies plus choice of two Country Sides. Served with hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits or Corn Muffins.
Loaded Hashbrown Casserole Tots
Our Hashbrown Casserole fried into crispy bite-sized tater tots loaded with bacon and melted Colby cheese. Served with buttermilk ranch dressing. Available all day.
Pinto Beans
Pinto Beans slow simmered with a hint of pork seasoning.
Buttermilk Biscuits (12)
Loaded Steak Fries
Our classic steak fries topped with creamy cheese sauce, chopped bacon and shredded Colby cheese. Comes with Buttermilk Ranch for dipping.
Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy.
Mashed Potatoes with Sawmill Gravy
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Sawmill Gravy.
Steak Fries
Steak Fries seasoned with Garlic Salt. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Fried Okra
Breaded Okra fried until golden brown.
Carrots
Whole baby carrots cooked with a hint of margarine and brown sugar.
Maple Bacon Grilled Chicken
Two grilled chicken breasts topped with maple glaze, drizzle of sweet n' smoky sauce, bacon, melted cheese and diced green onions plus choice of two Country Sides.
Family Meals
Dumplins
Our freshly prepared and slow-simmered dumplins to share. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Biscuit Beignets
Made with our Buttermilk Biscuit dough, deep-fried then tossed in cinnamon sugar. Served with Butter Pecan Sauce for dipping. Packed hot and ready to share.
Corn Muffins
Serves 5| Ten Corn Muffins.
Hashbrown Casserole
Shredded potatoes, Colby cheese, chopped onions, our signature seasoning blend, salt and pepper baked together in the oven for our Signature Hashbrown Casserole. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Fried Apples
Sliced Fried Apples seasoned with cinnamon and baked in the oven. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Freshly Brewed Sweet Iced Tea (Half Gallon)
A Half Gallon of Freshly Brewed Sweet Iced Tea.
Corn
Whole Kernel Corn cooked with a hint of margarine. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Freshly Brewed Premium Decaf Coffee (96 oz.)
96 oz. Freshly Brewed Premium Decaf Coffee. Made with 100% Premium Quality Arabica Coffee Beans.
Carrots
Whole baby carrots cooked with a hint of margarine and brown sugar. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Fried Okra
Breaded Okra fired until golden brown. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Green Beans
Greens Beans slow simmered with a hint of pork seasoning. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Macaroni n' Cheese
Elbow Macaroni Noodles mixed with cheese and baked in the oven for our signature Macaroni n' Cheese. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with a hint of margarine, Black Pepper and salt. Packed hot and ready to serve
Mashed Potatoes w/Brown Gravy
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Brown gravy. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Mashed Potatoes w/Sawmill Gravy
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Sawmill gravy. Packed hot and ready to serve.
Buttermilk Biscuits
Serves 5 | Ten hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits.
Biscuits and Corn Muffins
Serves 5| Mix of hand-rolled Buttermilk Biscuits and Corn Muffins.
Peach Tea (Half Gallon)
Peach puree added to a blend of our signature tea to make a Southern drink that's delicious and refreshing.
Freshly Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea (Half Gallon)
A Half Gallon of Freshly Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea.
Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee (96 oz.)
96 oz. Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee. Made with 100% Premium Quality Arabica Coffee Beans.
100%25 Pure Florida Orange Juice (Half Gallon)
Half gallon of 100% Pure Florida Orange Juice.
Lemonade (Half Gallon)
A Half Gallon of Lemonade.
Southern Half n' Half (Half Gallon)
Loaded Hashbrown Casserole Tots
Our Hashbrown Casserole fried into crispy bite-sized tater tots loaded with bacon pieces and melted cheese. Served with Buttermilk Ranch. Packed hot and ready to share.
Country Fried Pickles
Lightly breaded, golden-fried dill pickles, served with buttermilk ranch for dipping. Packed hot and ready to share.
White Cheddar Cheese Bites
Lightly breaded white cheddar bites deep-fried to a golden brown. Served with buttermilk ranch for dipping. Packed hot and ready to share.
Merry Berry Tea (Half Gallon)
A blend of iced tea with flavors of juicy wild berries. Available for a limited time.
Sandwiches n' Burgers - 10:30AM to Close
The Barrel Cheeseburger*
Our juicy grilled to order patty is seasoned and seared on our flat top grill, topped with melted Colby Cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and thick-sliced Bacon stacked on a bun. Made to order and your choice of a Cup of Soup or any Country Side. We suggest enjoying it with Steak Fries.
Salads
Homestyle Fried Chicken Salad
Crispy, golden-fried Sunday Homestyle Chicken® over fresh greens with boiled egg, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons and Colby cheese plus crackers.
Homestyle Grilled Chicken Salad
Smoky Southern grilled chicken breast over fresh greens with boiled egg, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons and Colby cheese plus crackers.
Kid's Menu
Mini Confetti Pancakes
Three mini pancakes filled with fruity cereal served with syrup n' butter, plus a half order of bacon or sausage. Or enjoy our traditional Mini Buttermilk Pancakes.
Chicken Tenders
Your choice of fried chicken tenders (served with Dill Pickle Ranch, BBQ, or Honey Mustard) or grilled tenders. Served with choice of one Country Side and a Buttermilk Biscuit or Corn Muffin.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Made with American cheese on grilled Sourdough bread. Served with choice of one Country Side.
Scrambled Egg n' Biscuit
One biscuit with a scrambled egg and a side of Hashbrown Casserole.
Mmmm Mac n' Cheese
Our beloved creamy, cheesy Mac n' Cheese. Served with a Buttermilk Biscuit or Corn Muffin. Select kid's drinks available with entrée.
Veggie Plate
Choice of two Country Sides. Served with a Buttermilk Biscuit or Corn Muffin. Select kid's drink available with entrée.
Sweets - All Day
Biscuit Beignets
Our buttermilk biscuit dough, deep-fried then tossed in cinnamon sugar with butter pecan sauce for dipping. Available all day.
Pumpkin Pie Slice
Our classic Pumpkin Pie with spiced pumpkin filling. Available 10/24 - 11/26.
Pumpkin Pie
Our classic Pumpkin Pie with spiced pumpkin filling. Before serving at home, allow 4-6 hours in your refrigerator for your pie to thaw. Available 10/24 - 11/26.
Beverages - All Day
Coca-Cola®
32 oz Coca-Cola.
Peach Tea
We added peach puree to a blend of our signature tea to make a Southern drink that's as delicious as it is refreshing.
Orange Juice (Large)
16 oz Orange Juice.
Freshly Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea (Half Gallon)
Half Gallon of Freshly Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea.
Freshly Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea
32 oz Freshly Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea.
Freshly Brewed Sweet Iced Tea
32 oz Freshly Brewed Sweet Iced Tea.
Dr Pepper
32 oz Dr. Pepper.
Cherry Coke
32 oz Cherry Coke.
Diet Coke
32 oz Diet Coke.
Apple Juice (Large)
16 oz Apple Juice.
Southern Half n' Half (Half Gallon)
A blend of our freshly brewed iced tea and signature lemonade to make a Southern drink that's as delicious as it is refreshing.
100%25 Pure Florida Orange Juice (Half Gallon)
Half gallon of 100% Pure Florida Orange Juice.
Freshly Brewed Sweet Iced Tea (Half Gallon)
Half Gallon of Freshly Brewed Sweet Iced Tea.
Lemonade (Half Gallon)
Half Gallon of Lemonade.
Whole Milk
16 oz Whole Milk.
Chocolate Milk
16 oz Chocolate Milk.
Hot Chocolate
Our delicious hot chocolate is a timeless classic, topped with chocolate whipped cream.
Ginger Ale
32 oz Ginger Ale.
Freshly Brewed Premium Decaf Coffee
Made with 100% Premium Quality Arabica Coffee Beans.
Southern Half n' Half
A blend of our freshly brewed iced tea and signature lemonade.
Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee
Made with 100% Premium Quality Arabica Coffee Beans.
Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar
32 oz Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar.
Mello Yello
32 oz Mello Yello.
Sprite
32 oz Sprite.
Old-Fashioned Lemonade
32 oz Old-Fashioned Lemonade.
Skim Milk
16 oz Skim Milk.
Reduced-Fat Milk
16 oz Reduced-Fat Milk.
Merry Berry Tea
A blend of iced tea with flavors of juicy wild berries. Available for a limited time.
Merry Berry Tea (Half Gallon)
A blend of iced tea with flavors of juicy wild berries. Available for a limited time.
Cinnamon Roll Latte
Cinnamon roll-flavored espresso, topped with fluffy whipped cream, cinnamon drizzle and cream cheese icing, served hot. Available for a limited time.
Iced Cinnamon Roll Latte
Cinnamon roll-flavored espresso, topped with fluffy whipped cream, cinnamon drizzle and cream cheese icing, served over ice. Available for a limited time.
Mocha
Traditional Espresso Mocha, made with chocolate and served hot.
Iced Mocha
Traditional Espresso Mocha, made with chocolate and served over ice.
Caramel Latte
Traditional Espresso Latte served hot with Caramel flavoring.
Iced Caramel Latte
Traditional Espresso Latte served over ice with Caramel flavoring.
Vanilla Latte
Traditional Espresso Latte served hot with Vanilla flavoring.
Iced Vanilla Latte
Traditional Espresso Latte served over ice with Vanilla flavoring.
Latte
Traditional Espresso Latte served hot.
Iced Latte
Traditional Espresso Latte served over ice.
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Recent Reviews
I love this Cracker Barrel, have been coming for years. It’s warm and inviting and something about it always leaves me with a great mood. Staff is always nice and welcoming as well. I highly recommend.
November 2025
It's a nice cozy place. A family setting. With awesome food and excellent BlackBerry pie. And the best fried chicken and pan cakes. Exactualy, everything Ive ordered or sampled was delicious.
March 2025
So I'm venting here....the food itself was a 9 out of 10. Not a 10 because I asked for crispy bacon, and it was rubbery. Sent it back and it was microwaved to "crisp" it. Another thing I'm totally not a fan of is when you order the Old Timers Breakfast, you get your choice of grits (yuck), apples( too sweet) or hashbrown CASSEROLE (yuck). I don't really like any of these, but ordered the casserole, only to waste it (because I don't like the onions...
March 2025
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