Cracker Barrel - Breakfast Plates
Uncle Herschel's Favorite
Uncle Herschel's Favorite costs $13.99 at Cracker Barrel in 2026 and comes in at ~1,090 cal. That is $2.12 above the average Breakfast Plates item on the menu. Like everything on the breakfast side, it is served from open to close.
About the Uncle Herschel's Favorite
Named after the founder's actual uncle. Two eggs with grits, biscuits, fried apples or hashbrown casserole, and your pick from country ham, pork chop, catfish, chicken tenderloin, or hamburger steak.
Because Cracker Barrel runs its full breakfast menu from open to close, this plate is as much a dinner option as a morning one. Most plates come with scratch-made buttermilk biscuits, real butter, and preserves, and the biscuit refills are free if you ask.
Prices verified July 9, 2026. Menu prices vary slightly by location and calorie counts are approximate as served.
How the Uncle Herschel's Favorite Compares
Against other Breakfast Plates items at Cracker Barrel (category average: $11.87, ~1,014 cal).
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Uncle Herschel's Favorite (this item) | $13.99 | ~1,090 cal |
| Old Timer's Breakfast | $12.49 | ~1,120 cal |
| Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast | $15.29 | ~1,570 cal |
| The Country Boy Breakfast | $16.49 | ~1,690 cal |
| Good Morning Breakfast | $9.99 | ~760 cal |
| Steak n' Eggs | $16.99 | ~980 cal |
Uncle Herschel's Favorite FAQ
How much is the Uncle Herschel's Favorite at Cracker Barrel in 2026?
The Uncle Herschel's Favorite costs $13.99 at Cracker Barrel in 2026. Prices can vary slightly by location, usually within a dollar. For context, the average Breakfast Plates item at Cracker Barrel runs about $11.87, so this one sits above the category average.
How many calories are in the Cracker Barrel Uncle Herschel's Favorite?
The Uncle Herschel's Favorite has approximately 1,090 cal as served. The average Breakfast Plates item at Cracker Barrel is around 1,014 calories, which makes this one heavier than the category average. Calorie counts are approximate and can change with sides and preparation.
Can I order the Uncle Herschel's Favorite at dinner time?
Yes. Cracker Barrel serves its entire breakfast menu all day, every day, from open to close. The Uncle Herschel's Favorite can be ordered at lunch or dinner with no restrictions, which is one of the few true all-day breakfast programs among national sit-down chains.
What is a cheaper alternative to the Uncle Herschel's Favorite?
Within the same Breakfast Plates category, the Scrambled Egg n' Biscuit at $6.49 is the lowest priced option at Cracker Barrel.
Quick Summary
Verified Jul 9, 2026. Prices may vary by location.
