What payment methods does Cracker Barrel accept?
The short answer: Cracker Barrel accepts Gift cards (in store) and Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △, in the app △) and Google Pay (in store △, in the app △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 4 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Cracker Barrel documentation.
Accepted at Cracker Barrel
- Apple Pay (in store △, app △)Offered via the dine-in mobile pay feature at the table per company press release; availability may vary by location. For the online store.
- Google Pay (in store △, app △)Offered via the dine-in mobile pay feature at the table per company press release; availability may vary by location. For the online store.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Cracker Barrel
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | △ Conditional |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | △ Conditional |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Cracker Barrel documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Cracker Barrel take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Cracker Barrel — with conditions: in store, app. Offered via the dine-in mobile pay feature at the table per company press release; availability may vary by location.
Source: nasdaq.com
Does Cracker Barrel take Google Pay? Secondary source
Cracker Barrel — with conditions: in store, app. Offered via the dine-in mobile pay feature at the table per company press release; availability may vary by location.
Source: nasdaq.com
Does Cracker Barrel take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cracker Barrel take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cracker Barrel take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cracker Barrel take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cracker Barrel take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cracker Barrel take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cracker Barrel take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Cracker Barrel take Gift cards? Secondary source
Cracker Barrel — yes: in store. Cracker Barrel gift cards are accepted at Cracker Barrel restaurants.
Source: nasdaq.com
Does Cracker Barrel take Cash? Secondary source
Cracker Barrel — yes: in store. Cash is accepted at Cracker Barrel restaurants.
Source: shiftychevre.com
Does Cracker Barrel take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Nasdaq/CBRL press release - dine-in mobile pay with Apple Pay and Google Pay (nasdaq.com)
- ShiftyChevre - Does Cracker Barrel Accept Apple Pay (shiftychevre.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Cracker Barrel take Apple Pay?
Cracker Barrel — with conditions: in store, app. Offered via the dine-in mobile pay feature at the table per company press release; availability may vary by location.
Does Cracker Barrel take Google Pay?
Cracker Barrel — with conditions: in store, app. Offered via the dine-in mobile pay feature at the table per company press release; availability may vary by location.
Does Cracker Barrel take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts PayPal.
Does Cracker Barrel take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Venmo.
Does Cracker Barrel take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Cracker Barrel take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Klarna.
Does Cracker Barrel take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Afterpay.
Does Cracker Barrel take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Affirm.
Does Cracker Barrel take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Cracker Barrel take Gift cards?
Cracker Barrel — yes: in store. Cracker Barrel gift cards are accepted at Cracker Barrel restaurants.
Does Cracker Barrel take Cash?
Cracker Barrel — yes: in store. Cash is accepted at Cracker Barrel restaurants.
Does Cracker Barrel take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cracker Barrel accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
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