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    Cook Out

    2.3 (47 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food, Hot Dogs
    Tue 10:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Wed 10:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Amish friend

    Wouldn't let us inside even though we could literally see people eating inside through the glass. It's because my friend was too Amish??? Idk but the service was really bad and I need to pee

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    I would completely avoid this place. Burger looks like it's from a middle school lunch cafeteria, service is miserable (the girl at the drive through asked why I talk slow) when they actually acknowledge your presence, not to mention I had to repeat my order at least 4-5 times. Also their "double order of fries" is roughly a handful.

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    Damon B.

    I've gone to this location a few times and it's always been good, but today I went and it's clear this shift of crew members have given up. It was a steady line of drive-thru customers coming into the building after receiving their order because something was missing or wrong. There was a gentleman in front of us who left because no one acknowledged him and he'd been there 5-10 minutes waiting to place his order. We placed our order and it came out quickly (2-3 minutes). Now I see why and the reason isn't good. I'll post a pic of the receipt and my burger with the burnt bacon.

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    Evan G.

    This Cook Out location on Bush River Road in Columbia is a great place to go for quality and quick food at a good value. I have been happy with all of the orders that I have made from here. The staff here is very friendly and efficient at getting everything together.

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    Courtney B.

    This is not my favorite Cook Out. I am a huge Cook Out fan. You get a lot of great food for next to nothing price wise. This one has been steadily rolling down hill for the past couple of months. It's always been hit or miss, but I never left regretting my decision until recently. The quesadillas didn't even have melted cheese, and the chicken tender in my chicken wrap was mostly breading. The fries were also obviously old. By all means, go to Cook Out, just maybe not this one unless it's your only option. Side Note; the milkshakes are still the bomb. The food is the problem.

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    In and out in just over 5 minutes at 1:30 on a Saturday morning. Great service great food.

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    Yikes. Underwhelming food. Bad staff. Save yourself the headache and go somewhere else.

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