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    Cook Out

    2.8 (85 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Hot Dogs, Fast Food
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    COOK OUT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Found styrofoam pieces in my milkshake
    Faith T.

    Cookout is great for a late night cure of the munchies but be prepared to wait in a long line. They have two drive through lines and a walk window for you to order. There is no indoor seating at this location. As often as I ate at cookout I've never wrote a review until now. Well during my last visit I got my usual - big double burger with ketchup, mustard, bacon and cheese, a double order of fries, an Arnold Palmer and a Oreo/heath milkshake. My burger was delish as always, fries were good but my milkshake was scary. As I was slurping it I started to feel something chewy and weird in my mouth. I spit it out and it was little pieces styrofoam. Thinking it was a one off, I slurped again and it was another cluster of styrofoam. Pregnant at the time I became nervous because what if I had already swallowed some. When I examined the cup there was no signs of damage so idk where the styrofoam came foam. I strained out all the milkshake into the sink and I was disgusted to see how much styrofoam was in my milkshake. I called cookout to report the issue and they finally responded with sending me two vouchers for milkshakes....I will never get a milkshake from this location ever again.

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    Davonte was the cashier. Very rude. Waited in drive through 4 minutes and NO CARS were before me. He choose to be offended by my questions of the menu. Nasty disposition to be the frontline of a restaurant. Food was nasty and he gave 5 o union rings trying to be funny. Joke on you kid!!! This goes further than your sarcasm. I will also contact corporate.

    Bruce K.

    I'm not sure why I haven't tried a Cook Out before today. That was a mistake. It's good. Seriously good. Burgers and hot dogs and especially hand-made milkshakes are unlike the other fast food places. There's just something about grilled meat and melted cheese with cool vegetables on top of a bun. Yummy. I chose their "cheddar-style" which comes with extra cheese and grilled onions and mayo. It's probably about the same amount of meat as a Quarter Pounder or a Double but it tastes completely different. I can't quite describe why - flame broiled? grilled? It's just different. I also got a corn dog because... well, because I hadn't had one in a long while. I think I'm good on corn dogs now for a couple of years. There is a small outdoor seating area - your strongly encouraged to eat in your car though I don't recommend it as it seems rather drippy. More so than the nearby Sonic. Two drive through ordering lanes. I was paying attention where others were not and I skipped ahead of about six cars by spotting the second lane!

    Hush puppies....amazing!
    Mia S.

    I came here for the hush puppies! We had to stop here before heading back to MD. Cook Out is similar to a Sonic drive-in where you can order through the drive-thru or outside. You get two sides with your choice of meal and a drink. I ordered chicken tenders with a side of hush puppies and fries. I wish I ordered double hush puppies because they were everything my friends described them to be and more. They are known for their burgers and milkshakes with 40+ flavors but since the drive back home was long I wasn't going to risk it! I settled for a sweet tea and it wasn't too shabby. I can't wait to try their burgers and milkshakes next time I'm back in Charlotte!

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    Service is slow. Please do not go to this cookout. Wait time is 30 mins or more. Never experience anything like this

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    Always quick and always accurate with my order! Sweet tea, burger tray for the win on a drunken night!

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    Very good food. TERRIBLE service. Had to repeat the order about 8 times. And got a hi-c instead of water.

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