You are now about to witness the strength of meat knowledge... Straight outta Cook-Out Crazy-dope muthafuckin' milkshakes Drink too many, and that ass'll cause earthquakes Shakes'll make them Thighs start chafin' One size - no bigger; human bodies couldn't take 'em. Cherry Cheesecake or Heath Toffee Chocolate Chip Mint, Mocha, Blueberry Forty-plus flavors gonna make you shout Egg Nog in winter, Wa'melon when it's hot as fuck out Lemme get that Reesie Cup Second thought, Orange Push-Up Snickers. Oreo. Nah, gimme that Banana Nut Be sure they mix that shit up right Or else that straw be gettin' quite tight Tell 'em make sure that banana be smooth Or be suckin' hard like a ho that got somethin' to prove Here's a little tip to get your taste buds dancin': Cheerwine Float will make 'em MMMBop like Hanson Cook-Out Creamery Causin' deep dreamery Never drink them shits before you operate machinery Creamy as a muthafucka, tastes homemade They fancy-ass shakes makin' Asians pop Lactaid So when you in the neighborhood, bring a couple bucks 'Cuz they shakes be amazing as fuck Slurp the last drops, you gonna freak out Bring you back to the yard, boy. Another shake... Straight outta Cook-Out Yo, man... Wassup? Tell 'em where your food's from. Straight outta Cook-Out Another item to consider Drive by, smell that? Yo - a burger for dinner! Four sizes to choose from; I can build my own Or pick one of they specialties. Minds be blown Steak or Cheddar Style, or I can go Out West But their signature style is hard to best When we in a hurry Sucka, don't worry I say "Cook-Out Style" for a flavor like curry They make it all to-order, so I'll wait a couple minutes For a good piece of Bessie, then go up in it I smell that smoke waftin' through the air When I'm in the mood for more than medium-rare The taste is maximum and that's a law Char-grilled well-done, son; it ain't raw "Is it gluten-free? Is there something for vegans?" Yo, go home to your kale chips and your Sara and Tegan Carcinogenic? Man, don't be a cynic But if you eat too many you might end up in the clinic Hand-made patties, always fresh and never frozen Open wide, son, until the whole thing goes in Grilled onions or Cajun seasoning upon request Take a bite and you'll know it's the muthafuckin' best... Straight outta Cook-Out Easy on the wallet when food's comin'... Straight outta Cook-Out They got hot dogs, barbecue, and chicken And it's all so cheap while other joints be trippin' That five-dollar tray is what I'm gonna tell you 'bout Choose a footlong or sandwich, then go all-out Onion rings, hushpuppies, chicken nuggets, Cajun fries Yo - A corn dog for a muthafuckin' side! Pick two, double up, add chili or homemade slaw Drink Cheerwine or add a dollar for a shake. HUZZAH! Drive-thru or dine in; they got nine tables And a mad friendly staff that's ready, willing and able 3 a.m. they hours be eternal like KLF So get a burger and a shake after clubbin' mos def Cook-Out got some of the best fast-food in the nation Make you scream for more without any hesitation Five Guys, by comparison, barely fit for consumption Wendy, the King & Ronald oughta feel deep compunction H&F? One Eared Stag? Argosy? Bocado? Flip? Not bad, but for the price Cook-Out feeds three to six Farm Burger? Bitch, please. Don't even say it This burger don't play. If it could talk you would obey it Beats any burger you gonna find in a diner With a flavor that was bred and spread in Carolina So when you want a burger that's like no other Or a shake so good you'd slap your crippled grandmother Word to the muthafucker... Straight outta Cook-Out Overall, 9/10. read more

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"Oh my goodness! Milkshakes?! Burgers?! Hushpuppies?! Chicken Fingers as a side???!!!!! What sorcery is this?!" If this is you, you must be seriously deprived of less-than-decent fast food. The good: Any milkshake on the menu. The bad: For some peculiar reason, people will wait for 30 minutes in the drivethru for said milkshake. The weird: Absurd choices of side items. (I.e. "side of chicken fingers") 'Merica. read more

Despite all my best attempts to sever the relationship, Charlotte (the city, not the spider) and I have a long (and continuing) history together. It's due to work, mostly; all my corporate HQs reside among their shining, uh, Applebee's and Grills de Macaroni. (Seriously, the last time I was up there, I asked my local co-workers to recommend a place for me to eat. They suggested "Taco Mac." I almost collectively punched them all in the throat.) I typically drive to Charlotte when I go up there. Yeah, the company will spring for airfare, but why bother at that point? With lines and delays and whatnot, it'll take me four hours to fly up to NC. I might as well drive and have my car. I can listen to my podcasts and stop off at my choice of one of two outlets malls on 85. Tis the stuff of which dreams are made. And this is how I becamse familiar with Cook Out. At first I thought Cook Out was some ratchet one off burger shack. Little did I know that that first Cook Out I visited was a ratchet burger shack that was part of a much larger whole--a Carolina institution even! "So I can get a burger and a chicken sandwich, and hush puppies and a hot dog and onion rings and pulled pork and a million different flavors of shakes? You want my order? Wait, didn't I just give it to you?" So yeah, that was my introduction to Cook Out. It's my secret shame whenever I head up to NC. My wife and my cardiologist both hate that I love it so. "Hey, where are you right now?" "Uh, in a strip club. Yeah, a strip club. Getting a lap dance." "Dammit, you're at Cook Out again, aren't you?!" But Cook Out was only for those out of town ocassions, a reward for enduring Arkham-level insanity as 18 wheelers try their damndest to add four more wheels (uh, mine) to the bottom of their rigs. Now, as if Cook Out corporate decided it best to bring the mountain to Mohammed, they open one on Moreland. Good Lord For better (or worse, according to my wife), it's Cook Out. Same stuff, same expansive menu. Same Carolina-esque option of putting cole slaw on everything. The line is crazy long, for it seems I'm not the only devotee in Atlanta. Still, the staff handles the crowds with aplomb. If only my colon would handle their onion rings equally well. read more

Here's the thing about Cook-Out. The food isn't orgasmic. You're not waiting in a drive-thru line that wraps all the way around the building for the best burger you'll ever eat. No. You're waiting for an ASS-TON of food for a tiny price. Don't get me wrong, the shakes are deliciously thick (although I am not a fan of their chocolate syrup, which is sad) and their burgers have that yummy grilled taste. But let's be real, no one would be waiting in line if the Cook-Out Tray combo meal totaled $10 instead of like, $5. Pro: There is an absurd amount of milkshake options. As I said earlier, the chocolate-based ones had sort of been a disappointment. The Cheerwine float, however, is legit. Con: Many of the sides are straight out of your high school cafeteria. The chicken nuggets, corndogs, and slaw take me right back to 1999 and the grassy area outside Senior Hall, as my friends and I talked and ate and sang along when someone blared out K-Ci and JoJo's "All My Life" through a contraband stereo. Pro/Con: The line moves pretty quickly. But a line is a line and if you're starving, it will seem like forever. Damn. Now I want some Cook-Out. read more

Um...what's with all the people who are going NUTS about Cook-Out? I really, really don't get it. Having spent several years living a stone's throw away from several Cook-Out locations in North Carolina and never being particularly impressed, I couldn't believe all the hype from so many Atlantans when word spread that a Cook-Out was coming our way. For the uninitiated, Cook-Out is greasy, gut-busting fast food. You can get a side of corndogs or chicken nuggets instead of (or in addition to) fries. You'll wait in an inordinately long line for food that is pretty mediocre. You'll watch employees who are blatantly bored that they have to deal with you. In my case, we waited for at least half an hour in the wrap-around-around-around drive-thru for two milkshakes. The shakes were delicious, no doubt, but decidedly not worth the excessive wait or being virtually ignored by staff. There was only one lady who we saw hustling, and I hope that she gets a raise. Cook-Out is not mecca. Don't drive 15+ miles to come here. But if you're hungry, but not TOO hungry for a long wait, it might be a good spot for you. So by all means, go check out Cook-Out. Eat some sub-par fast food. Drink a milkshake. Watch parents ream out their kids in the parking lot because they sneaked a fry. Just be informed about what you're getting into. read more

As much as I want to give this place a 1 star bc it was super packed. "I CAN'T EVEN DO IT". I was super hyped about this place being in GA now since I see it all the time in NC. Yes, it was super packed on a 4pm on a Wednesday but they have staff outside directing traffic and parking spaces. Parked and went inside to grab my food. Cons- People everywhere, inside is even smaller. You will be lucky to find a seat while you wait for your food. Pros- My food was quick, hot, fresh, and my order was RIGHT. Sadly, I don't have times for crowds when I am hungry, so I will try this location again in the next few months when the crowd dies downs. read more

I almost cried when I found out Cookout on Moreland was finally open. This place has always been one of my favorite stops in South Carolina and it has finally come closer to where I live.. Hallelujah! Where else can you get a Spicy chicken sandwich, cajun chicken wrap, corndog, Cheerwine, and an Oreo milkshake and get change back with a 10 dollar bill. Watch out Moreland Ave fast food restaurants.. There's a new kid in town and the new kid is ready to take over.. Long live Cookout! PS: They stay open until 4am on weeknights and 5am on Friday and Saturday so when you stumble out of the bars make sure you stumble in the direction of Cookout. read more

Can I say, this is so gross. McDonald's...which I never eat...is better than Cookout! It is flavorless, bland, tasteless...what other ways can I say it has absolutely no flavor? And there are no healthy options. No salads. No vegetables. The only "vegetable" they serve is coleslaw, which is just chopped, unseasoned goop that only consists of cabbage...Not even sure that's real haha The parking lot is a beast. The indoor seating is limited. No kids menu. And not a very helpful staff. Only good things I can say about this place is that it was clean and extremely cheap. Look forward to waiting in a long line in the middle of the afternoon for tasteless mush, ladies and gents :) read more

The cashiers were so rude and unprofessional. Several side PERSONAL conversations and constantly making "beats" on the counter as customers ordered their food. I was 1 of 3 orders in 15min that were sent back for being wrong, over cooked or cold. Management needs to clean house IMMEDIATELY! read more

Went today and it was great. They were prepared for the crowd. They had people directing the drive-thru line and taking orders at your car window so everything went smoothly. You get a lot of food for a great price. Also, it's open late. Can't wait to go back and try a new milkshake. read more

I'm going to preface this review by saying that this is not exactly the best food I've ever eaten but buy me a better burger, fries, onion rings, hush puppies and drink for $10. You can't. I'm also impressed by their service and organization since it seemed like all of Atlanta descended on Cook-Out this weekend. So, fast service (that is why they call it fast food right?), the cheapest food I have ever seen and proximity to the Starlight Six for optimal munchies = A+. Just maybe try to eat a salad before you come here or something. read more

I play darts after work on Mondays down in East Atlanta. I usually try to grab a bite to eat beforehand and the choices are, I think, somewhat limited in that neighborhood. Especially if you want something other than gussied up pub grub or standard fare from those fast food joints that are typically relegated to "the hood." I heard Cook-Out was a new player in the area and had rolled into town with a solid rep that they had built in college towns throughout the Carolinas. I heard the offerings here were mostly barbecue and burgers; however, they do feature unusual side items like quesadillas, hush puppies, corn dogs and funnel cakes. I also heard the milkshakes were top notch. I was a little overwhelmed when I stopped by and saw the parking lot teeming with cars and people. This was no joke (drive thru and dining area crowded with hungry people waiting for their food). The menu was mind boggling and dense with information so I listened to what others were ordering and I ended up getting a barbecue pork plate. I was going to get a to-go plate but I ended up dining in. For less than 7 bucks you get decent sized portion of good quality barbecue pulled pork, 3 sides (hush puppies, fries, and cole slaw) as well a medium cheerwine soda. the cashier asked if I wanted a (sandwich) bun (I said yes) but later saw it had been left out / forgotten for some reason; no big deal as I had enough carbs in my meal as it was. The pulled pork was seasoned with a vinegar / mustard sauce and Texas Pete hot sauce ; it was of decent quality and was tasty (albeit Carolina style cue). The fries were good too and served piping hot (but a bit on the limp side). The slaw was okay but nothing great. The hush puppies were piping hot and decidedly tasty in an "old school" good kind of way. I liked what I got overall and the price was certainly right on point. I am psyched for a return visit in which I will try a burger and different side items. Despite the long lines and constant stream of customers , the staff kept things running quickly and smoothly. I am a fan and will be back. UPDATE: I have tried the burgers and I have mixed feelings about them. They are good but perhaps not great. Opt for "huge" intend of "small", "double " or "single". The taste and quality seems to be better with "huge" (in addition to the larger portioning). I have also tried the onion rings and corn dogs and those are also in the category of "good but perhaps not great." Burger orders seem to be cooked / prepared / assembled / processed very quickly (and much faster than barbecue) so if you are pressed for time a burger order might be a better option. Condiments / utensils / napkins are dispensed with your food order (rather than having them available in the dining room for you to grab yourself); I have mixed feelings about that aspect of the place. They seem to be stingy with condiments (both on burgers and as side servings) It is very interesting to see all the socio-economic strata / population diversity of the area coming together to dine in the same small cramped interior space (sort of like all the animals drinking water together at a watering hole on the Serengiti plain in Africa) Despite some issues I have, I have to say that I am still a fan. read more

*sigh* Food still banging, but Atlanta ruins everything. Went back in less than a week and the atmosphere has all ready tanked! The staff behind the counter was loud and unprofessional. I can't do loud and professional, even for a crackhead deal. I'll just visit Cook-Out when I'm rolling thru NC, because this location might don't make it! read more

Ok. . First the drive thru line is really long and very slow( like 30mins). Ordering inside will cut your wait time in 15 mins. But don't expect to eat inside since there dining area is really small , and seating is limited. The food.. The 4.99 special is the best deal in the menu. Consist of a sandwich(like Burger chicken sandwich,Quesadilla,2 hotdog just name a few),And then TWO sides. Like hushpuppies, Quesadilla, chicken nuggets, frys, onion rings, corn dog and more.. Now my favorites are there burgers and milkshakes. Burgers are chargrilled with a generous amount of toppings . The milkshakes very thick. Over all I don't understand what is all the hype about this place. Its just another fast food restaurant . read more

Damn that burger was good. I had the cheddar burger (bacon, grilled onions, and cheddar sauce) I added tomato for the vitamin c. I'm on a diet but when I saw that cookout sign I was like damn I gotta make this my cheat day - just like I do every other time I see that sign. How to describe the burger? It's kinda like if a mcdonalds burger and an award winning grilled burger had a baby. And by the way do your heart a favor and just get the small, you don't need more than that unless you're training. Cost of burger and cheese fries: $3.75. Boom read more

Honestly, I have to say Cook-Out is the upper echelon of fast food joints when it comes to value and taste. I call Cook-Out the affordable Five Guys with way more options. The burgers here are as good as anything at Five Guys without the high prices. read more

Let me start off by saying that the lines both inside and out were absolutely absurd. However, the line inside moved very, very quickly and I was able to get my food in a decent amount of time considering all the folks in there. The inside is small and crowded. Honestly, I don't know how people can eat in there with all the people hanging over them like that and the loudness. Anyway, let me get to the food. I got the special for $4.99 which gets you a choice of a sandwich (there are about 8 choices), two sides, and a large drink (which could be a float if you want or a milkshake for an extra $1). I found this to be an excellent deal. However, by the time I added cheese and bacon to my quarter pound burger, it was $6.50. I was fine with it because the sides include things like chicken fingers and corn dogs along with the standard fries and onion rings. I got onion rings and a corn dog for my sides. I immensely enjoyed this food. That grilled meat was magnificent as I'm a huge fan of that grilled taste. I loved it. Also, I tore up that corn dog. I don't know why I adore a corn dog, but I do. This one, as was all the food, hot and good. The onions rings were just alright in my opinion, but not bad. I will not be able to forget that burger and will be back there this weekend. This I know for sure. I want to try a chicken sandwich and several milkshakes that are offered. This place was busy, but I found the system to be efficient and they handled the crowd surprisingly well. There are only two registers and one person who calls your number when your order is ready. This is done in record time. I am glad this place found its way to the A! read more

Being a NORTH CAROLINA NATIVE this was the most exciting news to ever hit Atlanta!! Cookout is so cheap, very fast, and very plentiful! LOVE LOVE LOVE the BBQ Tray with double fries and hush puppies!!! The Sweet North Carolina Tea is the best out there!!!! I felt the need to already post about this because this is the first place I have to hit up once crossing over state lines into NC. GOTTA FIND A COOKOUT!!! You will not be disappointed if you dont mind greasy food. The milkshakes are endless. You will not see any pictures on the menu because they cannot fit all the food that they serve on it. Take my word for it....YOU WILL LOVE IT!! read more

Trying to save a buck? Or two? Or five? This would be an excellent place to grab some grub and eat for cheap. I'm not sure what all of the noise is about this place! The cheap food? The shakes? The service? The quality of the food? Well, the first comment (rather second) I'll make is with regard to the amazing service that's provided. It totally reminds me of In'n Out where you have people standing outside and getting your order ahead of time and the line of cars wraps around the entire restaurant... There are also individuals standing around inside to clean up your tables after you. And trust me! It's necessary since they stay packed! They're very quick and I have no idea why ... And if it's just that they're excellent workers but it seems like they enjoy working there. My LO (LO = little one, for those that aren't parents) had an accident there. Wait, do I wanna share this?!? Well, we potty trained him and ..... I'll stop there. Needless to say, they were quick to get behind and support me and clean up and disinfect and sanitize ... (You fill in the blank!). Yes, I was embarrassed! And I never wanna be THAT parent. I digress. This place has: 4 booths 2 tables with bench 3 tables for two The food is cheap as I mentioned earlier. It's fine. Nothing amazing but fine. I would go back again but I don't wanna get you too hyped! They are a pretty good restaurant with good service (maybe because they're still new?) and decent food. Go and give a try. Come what may. :) read more

Absolutely love CookOut. I would say that it is the standard to which all fast food restaurants should be held, but that is not fair to the rest of them. The food is affordable and delicious. The cookout tray is a 5 dollar cornucopia of modern mana. The milk shakes provide infinite possibilities of unparalleled culinary perfection. Don't be shy about it... Banana-fudge-heath bar? Watermelon-walnut? Oreo-peanut butter-Snickers?! Whaat?!! Any place where you can order a bangin' Cajun-style grilled chicken and bacon sandwich with sides of hush puppies, quesadilla, and corn dog (with Honey mustard dipping sauce), and slog it down with an Oreo-banana milk shake-- all for 6 dollars-- is alright by me! read more

Very disappointed... I had high hopes for this place that just opened near my East Atlanta home, but the burger was dismal. Patties looked like MacDonald's and the fries were nothing special. I may go back to try the shakes as they seem to have gotten great reviews but for burgers, I'll stick to Five Guys. read more

I love how all 12 reviews here so far are either 1 or 5 stars. Well here is another fiver. When I first stumbled upon this place in Asheville about 2 years ago, I immediately tried finding out how I could open one here in ATL on Moreland Ave. Unfortunately, the company is very secretive and all corporate owned locations. Fortunately, my love from the place emanated from deep within my soul to manifest itself at the very place where I wanted it in EAV. Amazing! (I'm trying to do this with Trader Joe's as well, FYI) Is Moreland Ave. crowded with burger places? Sure is. But apparently, there's a big customer base for it. So now let's see, which has some of the best food? Cook-out. Which has the friendliest staff? Cook-out. Best prices? Cook-out. I mean are you kidding? A made-to-order burger with any condiments, 2 sides, and a 16-oz shake for $6? read more

OMG! So I had the Tray of course that consisted of the big double with everything on it and onions rings and cole slaw on the side. Surprisingly the cole slaw was really good! The onion rings are twist between burger kings's and zesto's onion rings so those were okay but not disappointing. Great thing about this place is that 1. Its cheap 2. They stay open late during the week and even later on the weekends. 3.Burgers are delicious (nice size condiments on the burger). I went through the drive thru and I wasnt in line as long as I thought I would be. The inside of the building is pretty small. read more

The food is delicious and cheap, and the shakes are great. Pretty much all the good things about the food that everyone else has said are true. But the customer service is atrocious. Sure, it's fast, but every employee I've talked to in the 4-5 times I've been there has been rude. They try to rush you and make you feel like you're being an inconvenience even when you're not the kind of person who takes forever to order. Last time I went, I was asked "is that all?" and before I could even answer she asked me again, as if I was taking too long to reply. It was literally less than two seconds. I personally feel that good food and polite service is worth waiting an extra, I dunno, 30 seconds or so. But if speed is that important to you and you're willing to be treated like they just want you to get out of the way, Cookout is a good option for cheap burgers. read more

Well I waited to give a review because the 1st time wasn't good & and I said they was probably rushing because of the crowd. Well the first visit I ordered a chicken sandwich which was a patty. I wasn't expecting a patty. It was bland. The corn dog was good and the milkshake was excellent! I had the oreo. My 2nd visit yesterday wasn't any better. I wanted a good burger and it came out bland.i was really upset cause I wanted a good burger so I ended up going to the Vortex in Midtown. Of course the milk shake was awesome! I don't think Cookout is better than 5 Guys so I know where to get my burgers. I'll continue to go for the milkshakes and that's about it. This location has nothing on the Wilmington, NC location. That was my 1st experience with Cookout and it was excellent. Well this is my honest review. 2 stars.... read more

Winston-Salem, NC Cookout on Peters Creek has very bad service. The server got the order wrong, charged me wrong and gave lots of attitude. When I asked to see the manager she pulled up what may have been a cook that she spoke to in Spanish. She was so rude that I regret going there. read more

I love Cookout. I mean, where else can you get dirt cheap food? You can get a corn dog or chicken nuggets for your side! My main issue with this place is the staff. I was in a hurry but decided to sit down and eat. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich with hush puppies and a corn dog and opt for water instead of a fountain drink. Well, the lady behind the counter nodded to me, repeated my order and then charged me for a fountain drink. Didn't even notice until I sat down with my cup full of water that she charged me. So shame on me for not catching the error. Granted, it was only $1.79, but still. My friend who ordered with me confirmed that I ordered water, so I wasn't going crazy. I just don't have time to deal with dishonest people. read more

This place is awesome. Really nothing beats the variety of food you get with a meal here. I've been waiting for ages for Cookout to open a location in Atlanta and now God has finally answered my prayers. Hamburgers and corn dogs have never tasted so sweet. Just need to a Bojangles next door to this place and I'd be here every night. read more

Yup! Burger - delicious A side of hush puppies? - yes! A side of fries also?? - F yes! And a cheer wine float to wash it down??? - well, duh. This place is what fast food burgers needs to be. Screw McDonalds, this place is the jam. Delicious food, quick service, a must eat. Why can't there be a cook out as often as there are Burger Kings and Macdos' read more

Awesome! Drove into an area that looks very getto.... Was very very skeptical about the food but the facility is very clean, people are very welcoming and the food is excellent. Real beef.... Not fake macdonalds crap. Great prices and over 40 different milkshake flavors. Definitely a great choice for a relaxing Friday night burger joint. Food was so good there was a line of cars all the way around the building to go through the drive though and a line out the door to get a burger.... Says something about the food... People like it. read more

I have never gotten to this restaurant without a bad taste in my mouth. The parking is so horrible that I have stopped venturing to cook out. My last hurrah was had with their seasonal watermelon shake, it was a relative disappointment. It was more like a vanilla shake with awkward chunks of watermelon. I've been to cookout 4 times and have had the same feeling every time. That the food was acceptable, nothing to call home about, but with the price it moves up a notch. Thus the three stars. Oh and the chicken nuggets are straight from a high school cafeteria. read more

One of my UberX driver excursions ($20 off your first ride for your or a friend with code HY5TY), I was in this area, saw this sign, remembered all the hype, saw all the cars, and realized I was hungry. After figuring out the drive thru maze, you have to go AROUND the building once to join the line, I waited. Patiently, I waited. Had two hotdogs, which tasted liked like they came right off my backyard Weber on a nice August day. By the way, the PRICES are uhhhhhhmazing! Best thing: one is coming to KENNESAW very SOON! WOOO-HOOO! read more

Grease grease and more grease!!! Don't do it!!! Lol just opt for a shake instead! Prob a lil more healthier read more

Cook Out - The double line drive thru! Must be because they are new to Atlanta! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I don't understand all the hype every time I pass this place it's pack to the max , well today I was able try it me and the hubby so it ok for a fast food joint read more

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I cannot imagine how someone could rate this place below 5 stars! I will admit, I worked at Cook Out, but this is completely unbiased. Usually if I work at a place I love, I end up hating it but after seeing how the food is prepared, I love it even more. Their menu is HUGE and I LIKE THAT. I hear a lot of complaints about bigger menus but I beg Cook Out to not bow to those silly and whiny people. More choices is a GOOD thing and if you can't handle that, go somewhere else!! I moved to California in 2008 and there are sadly no Cook Outs here.. but every time I visit NC I go to TWO places.. Cook Out first, Bojangles second. I wish that someone would franchise one in CA, preferably San Diego! As for the food- the burgers are epic, hot dogs are great, BBQ is my favorite, and they have chicken choices as well.. I love their cajun chicken sandwich! And the only way to eat these is with a tray! I get mine with a BBQ sandwich, double side cheese fries (topped with Texas Pete), and a HUGE sweet tea! Then the shake menu- GAH! AMAZING! They use actual slices of Philadelphia Cheesecake in the shakes! And they will pretty much make any shake you request if they have the ingredients, just ask! And, guess what, they have CHEERWINE! At least they did when I worked there! The lines are long sometimes bc they are epic, but the crew is always super fast and the food is worth it! Enjoy! read more

So, I've been hearing about this place since it opened. I vowed to visit the next time I was in the neighborhood and had some time since I hear there can be quite the wait. Today was the day. I arrived at 3 pm on a Friday. The place was not hard to find as it was just off the freeway and you could see the smoke from the grill as soon as you turned down the street! I pulled in and the servers were outside ready to expedite my order, but it wasn't necessary, there was only one car in front of me. Score! Being it was my first time and that it was supposed to be "fast" food, I didn't want a long line of cars to start queuing up behind me so I wanted to be quick but have time to scan the menu too. The server was SUPER friendly and funny. Very good customer service. Even still, I needed to not worry, it's all pretty easily spelled out for you. The combo comes with two sides. Normal sides and funky ones too, like chicken nuggets or a quesadilla. I like nuggets, so I got a 1/4 burger, cheddar style (mayo, bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onions) with a side of fries and nuggets and a strawberry shake. There were over 40 choices for a shake, but I went with the tried and true strawberry. If it passed the test, I will move on to more jazzier shake options. The food. Was good. Above average. I definitely like it more than 5 Guys! The shake though...the shake was HEAVEN SENT!!! It was super thick so I had to wait for it to melt a bit. But OMG, that shake was good. Definitely passed the test. Good food, good value, GREAT shake. I'll definitely be back, it there isn't much of a wait! read more

Unfathomably cheap. With tax, it's $6 for a "tray" and a shake. What's a tray you ask? It's amazing, for one, and includes your choice of two sides and an entree off of a sixteen-item menu. They're very lose with what they classify as a "side." While they list your classic side options like fries and onion rings here, they also somehow think that chicken nuggets and corn dogs are sides as well...I'm not complaining, more fried food options for me! I ordered the chicken strips as my entree (different from the chicken nuggets) with sides of fries and a corn dog. Save for maybe popeyes, I thought they were as good as any other fast food chicken that I've had. I couldn't complain about the fries and corndog, either. In addition to the incredible value, their endless list of milkshakes is what makes this place what it is. From peanut butter bannana, to mint oreo, to your basic chocolate and vanilla classics, they have just about every flavor that you would want in a milkshake. Here, I made a mistake by going with the Reese's Cups shake. While the thickness was perfect, it's hard to do a shake with just reeses cups. Unless you dump a ton of them into the shake, reeses cups don't distribute very well across a milkshake. There were solid portions of the shake where I was mostly just tasting the vanilla ice cream. The Oreo shake that I got a few quick tastes of, however, was one of the best I've ever had. Consider it a lesson learned for next time, which hopefully isn't too far off (Cookout corporate...open a location in D.C.!) read more

It's my fault. I knew better than to stoop this low. Blame Irene. The order was so whacked, greasy, old (i believe I was given an order someone drove off on), and straight nasty. read more

Skip it. Quality has gone downhill since it opened. They have not figured out how to manage a busy drive-thru. This is not terribly surprising since there are generally 5+ employees breaking in the back lot. The milkshakes are normally very good, but are pricey in comparison to the rest of the menu. And the buns are always soggy and gross. read more

Went to cook out earlier this morning due to late night hunger of course. I was the first person at the drive thru and it literally took them 20mins to make a hamburger, quesadilla, and chicken wrap. I couldn't believe it! I asked the cashier why it took so long and her reply was "because we cleaning up" in a very dry tone. By that time, the line was literally wrapped around the building! I feel sorry for those people behind me. I don't understand why you'd stop working to clean up while you're still open... also, they threw my food together sloppily and my bun was soggy for some weird reason... any who, worst experience ever at that location. read more