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    Cook Out

    3.5 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Barbeque, Burgers
    Fri 10:30 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 10:30 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Travis T.

    Overall, the food was a good deaI since I get more food per dollar compared to other fast food chains. I got the Big Double burger "Cheddar style." The cajun fries were a bit soggy and the onion rings were mid. However, the banana pudding shake was good just that it had more of a thicker consistency like ice cream to the point where I needed a spoon to eat/drink it.

    Quesadilla, onion rings, cheese fritters, and oreo milkshake
    Carrie M.

    My friend told me this fast food joint is a must-try in North Carolina. We went through the drive-through and each ordered a tray, which comes with a main, two sides, and a drink. I got a chicken quesadilla with cheese fritters, onion rings, and an oreo milkshake. It would be helpful if they had signage for how to line up for the drive-through because a lot of cars weren't following the correct line and blocking the street. The menu was confusing to follow with their tray combo options. I enjoyed my greasy fast food, and it wasn't a huge portion.

    The Durham cookout doesn't have these cool boxes!
    Jenny D.

    We came by after 7pm and picked up a quick last minute dinner. We went through the drive thru and received everything was accurate, hot, and well cooked. Only thing I'd recommend is for the banana strawberry shake, it was awesome BUT I had a 2 1/2 inch hunk of banana at the bottom of my cup that wasn't cut up Overall had a very good experience with our first ever visit to this location. Personally didn't experience a huge line or long wait like at other locations I've been to.

    Ron W.

    As a long-time fan of Cook Out, it was always odd that there were no locations in Chapel Hill! But finally this year, the first Cook Out opened up in the Thrill and it's quite good. Converted from an old Burger King on S. Elliott Road, it's been open for a couple of weeks now. Small parking lot up front along with a single drive-thru, the menu is pretty much the same as for all Cook Outs - Burgers, barbeque, chicken sandwiches, corn dogs, milk shakes and more served up lickety split. And of course the ever-popular Cook Out tray (Sandwich, 2 sides, drink). Inside is where it gets a bit different. The reality is that most Cook Outs don't have a dining room but the Chapel Hill location does! And of course it's all decked out in Carolina blue (mind explodes). I ordered up a tray with a nacho chili burger, hushpuppies, chicken nuggets and diet coke and it's as deliciously consistent as usual. While some may argue most Cook Outs should be a 3-star experience, I'm bumping up this location to 4 since it's the first for Chapel Thrill and also has indoor dining, woo-hoo!

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    Alice K.

    Known as a greasy burger joint for hungover college kids, but 5 stars for the strawberry cheesecake milkshake! $4.99 for a good 16 oz size. Way better than In N Out Milkshakes. 44 flavors to choose from, with seasonal flavors (eggnog and peppermint for December). Real chunks of cheesecake in the shake. Friend tried eggnog and definitely tasted eggnog.

    They were out of Reese's so I ordered a Heath Bar Milkshake. Delic!

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    2 months ago

    Taste of food. Efficiency made and quickness. Choices. Drive through on days when I can't take the time to go into the restaurant.

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    3 months ago

    Burger Cheddar style was good 1 shiver of bacon, taste was fine for the price. ,fries were good, service was fast and good

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    5 months ago

    Surprisingly slow compared to other Cook Outs - which I normally love. I got in a line of 3 and still waited 20 minutes all told.

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    9 months ago

    Best milkshakes in Orange County, but the food is mediocre. Extensive menu for shakes. Can mix various flavors. Just drink and leave.

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    We love this Cook Out location. It's always quick, the workers are friendly and the food is delicious!

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    3 years ago

    Order was wrong, skimped on food compared to other cookout locations I've visited. Tasted good.

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    Easily 15 cars in the drive thru, but I think I was through it with hot food in around 15 minutes.

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