Cook Out Visited: July 23, 2026 This was my first visit to Cook Out, and overall I would rate it a solid three stars. The prices are definitely on the inexpensive side, but after trying the food, I felt the quality was pretty much in line with what we paid. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing really stood out either. Our order included: * Big Double Burger -- $4.39 * Tomato -- $0.10 * Bacon -- $1.00 * Cheese -- $0.55 * Large Sprite -- $2.49 * Small Burger -- $3.39 * Three Chicken Strip Snack -- $4.99 * Large Powerade -- $2.49 * Two Dog Tray -- $7.99 * Chili -- $0.75 * Jalapeño -- $0.55 * Onion rings and slaw included Subtotal: $28.69 Tax: $2.87 Total: $31.56 For the amount of food we received, $31.56 certainly wasn't expensive. That said, I came away feeling that I would rather spend a little more money somewhere else and get a noticeably better-quality meal. The burgers, hot dogs, and chicken strips were all decent enough, but fairly basic and not something I would go out of my way to have again. Cook Out does offer a lot of food for the money, so I can understand the appeal, especially if you're looking for an inexpensive and filling fast-food meal. For me, though, low prices don't necessarily make up for average food quality. Three stars -- decent and affordable, but I'd personally rather pay a little more for better quality. read more

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Have you ever seen a menu with every word in the English language on it? Cook Out has everything. It's open super late. It's a great late-night option and super convenient. I loveeeee a milkshake from here. They're the super thicc milkshakes that you gotta eat with a spoon. I love getting mocha and oreo -- they don't advertise it, but you can totally mix flavors together like that. The chicken nuggets are good, similar to a Wendy's nug. I always order my fries with the cajun seasoning. Deducting points here because the service is usually awful. There is no Chick-Fil-A courtesy around here. When I'm ordering, I usually have to repeat myself 3-5 times. I've never been inside, but this one does have a dining room. read more

Cook Out - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

With such an offering of milk shakes that are really cups of ice cream, life is good. Service is always good. The place is special for the simple pleasures it offers. I have never been inside but I have a feeling it's barely decorated. It's probably just fine. Enjoy! read more

rudest experience i've ever had at a drive through. pulled up and said one second and the guy said "okay well there's people behind you"... okay? i wasn't there for less than a minute. extremely unprofessional and bad customer service. update since i just opened my food : EW !!! you can see where the girl with the LONG NAILS put her fingers INTO MY BUN. absolutely disgusting. monday 11:30 pm 10/9/2025 if you wanna know who was on the clock! read more

Cook Out - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

They were quick for how long the line was but the people weren't rude but they would rush you the whole time. I also asked for sauce 3 times and they still didn't give it to me. So def check your bag before you leave read more

I recently went to the Cook Out on Lakeshore to try their hot dogs, and it was a good place for a quick meal. I ordered a Cook Out tray with a hot dog and some sides. The hot dog was warm and fresh, and it tasted really good. I got chili, mustard, and onions on it. The chili had nice flavor but was not too spicy, and the bun did not get soggy, which I liked. The drive-thru line was long, but the workers moved it pretty fast. I got my food in just a few minutes and my order was correct. The employees were nice. I did take-out instead of eating there. The price was also really good. You get a lot of food for not much money compared to other fast-food places. Overall, Cook Out is a great place if you want something quick, filling, and cheap. I would go back again and order the hot dogs. read more

This is my first time here. Great food , exceptional service, comfortable ambience. Very fast. Clean environment.

This is my friend's all time favorite fast food drive thru place and honestly it slapped. The milkshake and burger really hit, only complaint were that the nuggets were rubbery, but nonetheless still good for fast food read more

Cook Out - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I have always heard of Cook Out but they don't have this fast food restaurant Chain in my area of the USA. I tried the junior tray. I ordered the junior burger, the white cheddar bites and the quesadilla. The food was fast and hot! The only complaint I have is I would have loved to have had more of the white cheddar bites but you get what you get ordering the jr tray! read more

Obnoxiously loud music makes conversation a strain. Restaurant claims they cannot control volume from within the building. Two star review for believability and one of those is for benefit of the doubt. read more

Super comes super fast and it truly has the best and freshest taste! This is one of those places that is perfect late nights!

Cookout in Downtown Birmingham was really good. Restaurant was clean and service was good. If you're looking greasy, flavored, delicious burgers this is a great spot. They're menu is large and they have all the basic comfort foods like hotdogs, quesadillas, mozzarella sticks, fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets, corn dogs etc .. it reminds me of a Sonic restaurant on wheels. They also have desserts (milkshakes here are delicious!) The only problem I would say is my burger came with too many onions. read more

Cook Out - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Horrible Experience! We ordered 3 sandwiches, hush puppies, and Cajun fries everything was WRONG. I ordered The Cajun style double burger with jalapeños which is supposed to have chili and slaw neither was present! My husband ordered a double with grilled onions and several other toppings as shown on the receipt. We received it with mustard and onions only. Not grilled onions but fresh onions. The Cajun fries...no Cajun seasoning. Only the hush puppies were correct. This is terrible. Don't waste your time! read more

Cook Out - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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LEGENDARY PRICE ,food ,drinks omg Cheap food and it has very good value and price Chicken nuggets are identical to Wendy's and the burger is just ‍ read more

I reviewed Cook Out Downtown last year on 04/28/2021. We live downtown walking distance from Cook Out. Since my review, Cook Out has gotten really bad. I want to be clear here, when you go to a high-end steakhouse, you have an expectation. When you go to a very inexpensive hamburger place it is a much different expectation. The Food: Has gone down hill. The Hamburgers have been the worst quality. The Shakes are never what you ask for. You get home and you are disappointed. The Service: This place does most of its business in the Drive Through. You order like at other fast-food places which means through a speaker. I have had wrong orders as indicated above so I clarify my order every time. Then I clarify it at the window. Three times, three wrong orders. Drive Through: The layout of the place does not allow for parking and getting back out because of the drive through line. Folks that park get angry at folks on the drive through. You can't move up or back to accommodate because you are boxed in. I am very sad to do this review. To have a fast-food place so close to where I live was a blessing. I hope this helps folks and is not too harsh. read more

Consistently giving me, and charging for, the wrong size of sweet tea. The menu board at the drive thru list a LARGE and HUGE. I would like to have the large ( 20 oz) rather than the hugh (32 oz). If I order large, I'm given a huge. If I order a regular, I get a huge. If I order a small, I get a huge. If I say something, I'm told all the sweet teas are huge $2.99. If I ask for the large, they will give me the 20oz but not change the price. When I told them the board has large on it at $1.99, they just stare at me. Also, don't expect any sauces to be in the bag, or napkins, or straws, or even the right order. Always check before leaving the window. If something is missing, the staff will just look at you like you're crazy. IF they open the window, it may take a couple minutes to get a napkin. Check your sandwich before leaving the window. I usually order a regular hamburger with ketchup and onion. I've gotten a bunch of different combinations. Like the one the ticket was high but the sandwich was CHEESEBURGER with lettuce, mustard and pickle. Just learn to read. To be honest, the food is great. A couple times I've had overdone nuggets or o rings, but for the most part, it always taste great. Always busy in the drive thru and it moves slow. ( Probably everyone checking their orders at the window.) Seems to have a big turnover as well. read more

Cook Out - Undercooked double. But, for once, it had the correct toppings. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

What a GR8 burger & fries. The guy behind the counter was very nice & patient with us. Couldn't believe how cheap this was for such good food as well as the amount u get. We were at the Ponce De Leon location n Atlanta. Restaurant & restrooms were clean. HIGHLY recommend this place. read more

Cook Out - Here's our receipt from our visit today. As u can c, we got a LOT of food & only for $53. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The service here was very horrible and the cashier had a very bad attitude and the girl who made the shake. It was so messy and I got no napkins to go with it. I asked for cookout sauce and the girl act like she ain't hear me so I didn't receive any. This is probably the worst cookout ever. They so ghetto and rude it's ridiculous. PLEASE DONT GO HERE! Put the out of business or get better workers!!! read more

For some reason this place give me Sonic vibes but for a cheaper price. I went during the day time so I wasn't in line for more than 3 minutes. I got the strawberry cheesecake milkshake and the cheese curls. The milkshake is thick af so definitely just eat it with a spoon. Pretty good not the best just a different flavor i don't know how to explain it read more

Cookout is a college student staple in many communities. When I first came to college, Cookout was the place to go for cheap but tasty dinners--not to mention that they also have amazing milkshakes. I typically get chicken strips and cheese curds, but I opted to try a hot dog this time. Since I went through the drive through, I am not able to judge the indoor ambiance of the restaurant. Reflecting on my past experiences, I remember the seating area to be clean and comfortable. The drive through was quick as always, and there was barely any wait. However, I would not necessarily recommend their plain hotdog. I would've tried their popular one, but I am not a big chili fan. The hot dog was decent, and it had some nice grill marks along it to give it that traditional-sunday-cook-out look. The hotdog overall was average, but I can't complain given it was less than $2. If you're looking for a quick bite to eat, I would recommend Cookout! read more

What a fantastic addition to the downtown Birmingham area. I have literally no complaints and lots of compliments. We drove through this location for our first trip to a Cook Out. I loved how friendly and positive they were while taking our order. After ordering a milkshake we got an enthusiastic, "Chocolate milkshake? Sounds delicious!" I love that. It was also so so so fast. I don't know how it was so fast. Faster than a McDonald's drive through and the food was hot hot hot and delicious. They are also open late which is fantastic! Their menu is extensive and everything we've tried has been delicious. We got a sampling of items and 10/10 favorites were the burgers (omg my favorite), fries, and onion rings. I also love the variety of sides available. You can get chicken nuggets or a corn dog as a side to your burger (as well as the other traditional options). We will be regulars here and I can't wait to try more flavors of milkshakes! read more

Cook Out - Burger, onion rings, Cajun fries - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I have been to this location of Cook Out many times and I always enjoy it. The food is always fresh and hot and the service is quick. I would like to see more sustainable packaging from here, as it is all styrofoam or plastic and I would also like to see an easier way to follow Covid restrictions if necessary. All in all, it was a great experience for a great price. I got a Cajun CHicken sandwich with cheddar cheese bites and I have to say it is a new favorite. I also got a Diet Coke and I have to say it is the best Diet Coke I've had to date. I love this place and will be returning. read more

Fast, affordable & they have a huge selection. Kid favorite for sure! I like how speedy they are to get your food right out.

Cook out done got so lazy on cooking there Food when it first opened up it was good the new hamburgers that they got now is nasty asf they got hamburger patties indeed of real hamburger meat the one downtown is very nasty I rather go to the one on lakeshore it's better read more

Gave me severe acid reflux. Food was not flavorful at all. Went down, but didn't wanna stay down. Just sayn.

All the charbroiled aroma with none of the taste. When I first opened the bag, I thought, "Oh, man! This is going to be great." I was wrong. Burger: If I closed my eyes, I could not tell you what meat I was eating. Fries: Not greasy but not tasty, either. Sweet tea: Brown, tea-flavored water. It's enough to make you turn vegetarian! read more

We love this place. We don't eat a lot of fast food, but after a show at Avondale this has been our new go-to spot to eat! There is always a line for the drive thru, but it usually moves quickly and our order was perfect both times. The burgers tasted like they were actually cooked on a charcoal grill , very tasty. And the various sides you can get with it make this place a winner in my book. Yum! read more

Nothing pisses me off more than being told that my cook out sauce is in the bag and then getting home and not having a single one AND when I order DOUBLE cheese curd sides and getting home to find that I only have SIX TOTAL CHEESE CURDS. ridiculous. read more

The app wouldn't let me give it 1.5 stars so I gave it a gracious 2 stars. This is my first time ever coming to cook out....I love a good burger ! When made right, it isn't many things that can compare! When the sides are as good as the burger then you really have something special. Soooo....burger first. The burger was good....I've never had Cajun seasonings on a button that was prepared by a restaurant before so I was super excited when I seen it on the menu. The experience however was a little bit disappointing. The seasoning wasn't the best tasting Cajun seasoning to me. The grilled onions were more of a success! The sides; I got the onion rings and hush puppies. I've NEVER been to any restaurant and ordered onion rings and then received 4!!! FOUR!!! FOUR ONION RINGS BEFORE!!! They weren't even all that great as far as taste and preparedness! The hush puppies; I received 4 hush puppies......they were the weirdest looking as far as shape hush puppies I think I've ever seen. The taste was okay....a little on the dry side and small as well. The burger was small, the onion rings were scarce and the the hush puppies were as well. Not much good as far as taste from either of the three! The cheerwine was actually pretty good though..........all in all I won't be going back. read more

I went to this location yesterday and ordered a plain hot dog with ketchup and mustard. I am not a big of hot dogs, I normally only eat them when I go to a barbecue. This hot dog was okay while eating it but I felt uneasy and didn't finish it. I ordered from the drive-through so I didn't get a dine-in experience this time. The drive-through worker was not the friendliest so I would not say the customer service was great. Overall if I went back here I wouldn't get the hod dog again. read more

I usually don't order any sort of hotdogs at Cook Out, but this time I decided to try their chilidog. It turned out to be a great decision! Not only was the chilidog delicious, it was nice and hot too! The service was quick and smooth as well. My chilidog with seasoned fries and Huge Tea was a great meal! read more

Definitely the worse customer service with bad attitudes! I swear everytime I come to this location they seem so unhappy and take it out on the customer!! read more

They said they couldn't take us but there were open still. They are really unprofessional and rude. I DO NOT RECOMMEND

They have Poor Customer Service and Also my Food was burnt 0/10 Never try again Most Definitely Will Not Go Back

One word disgusting!!! The line at this location was very long and the food quality was poor. This place is a fast food restaurant but I was highly disappointed overall. I would not recommend this location. read more

Line is always looong. Variety of choices for combos are amazing. Ice cream is good. Open late night

My first and only trip was below standard. First I was charged for a I think Dasani water, coke and hot dog. I did not order the water. Noticed after I left. It was below standard hot dog. I will possibly give them one more shot but I don't really know. Their reviews aren't very flattering. I usually check Yelp before I stop at a restaurant this time I didn't. I wouldn't have gone there if I had read the reviews. read more

Went there Friday after wanting Mugshots. First time eating at the cookout everything was good, so I decided to go back today. First of all spent 30 minutes in drive thru then got food it was wrong no straw for drink I guess I had to ask for one. Won't be going back anytime soon read more

Classic American meals. Fast food nothing spectacular but if you need to eat and need convenience this is the placed. The kids love the milk shakes and hotdogs read more

Line super long and kind of slow moving, but you do get a bit of food for the price you pay. Burgers taste like they're fresh off a barbecue grill! Great sweet tea! read more