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    Cook Out

    3.3 (233 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Burgers, Hot Dogs
    Open 10:30 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Container that hot food has burned holes / marks into
    Andy X.

    Didn't realize until we were almost done with our meal that they had apparently put the hot fried food directly from frier into the tray which burned marks/holes into the tray. That's definitely a health hazard

    Menu (missing some)
    Maegen S.

    On vacation & heard of this place from a friend of a friend. The experience was above and beyond what I expected. The menu was a little confusing and took a minute to look through. The staff was patient and didn't rush. There was no line inside. We ordered and the girl at the front (I think her name was Deasia) was so kind and down to earth. She brought us our order and shakes & really made the experience next level. The food and shakes were very tasty (& came out fast!). The music was the perfect volume and played a nice mix of pop/country. I'm only in Atlanta for 2 nights - and will probably make a special stop to eat here again.

    No dine-in as of October 2021
    Marc L.

    The real shake shack! Apparently this is the spot late at night in Atlanta. When we stopped by after a show, the cars were pulling up non-stop on a Friday around 10 pm. I was cautioned against getting food here, but if I wanted something sweet, the Cook Out Creamery is where it's at. They got all the typical chocolate, vanilla, strawberry flavors plus things like Walnut, Orange Push-Up, Peach Cobbler, Peanut Butter Fudge, Banana Fudge, and Banana Pudding. I got a Banana Pudding shake and for $3 it tasted just like banana pudding in a cup. To me Cook Out is like Sonics with no marketing budget but I can see how a no frills menu with burgers, hot dogs, quesadillas, and shakes has its appeal, especially when it's open late at night. Definitely coming back for the shakes... maybe some burgers, nuggets, and hush puppies next time too!

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    Kai D.

    Now this has been one of the consistent cookouts I have been too! The food is always on point and the energy is much better than the other ones.

    Big double burger, fries, and bacon ranch wrap.

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    Food is always hot and exactly right. And such good steak burgers! Fast service and nice staff!

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    Average food for a burger joint. Nothing wrong either the service or the place, just not the best burgers I've had in town.

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