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    Cook Out

    3.5 (261 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Burgers, Hot Dogs
    Open • 10:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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

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    Nicole J.

    Whenever I'm in Fredericksburg, I'll stop for some Cook Out. Every time I've visited this location, the staff is always pleasant, friendly and polite and today's visit was no different. I went inside to place my order and it wasn't busy so there no line. Inside was clean and orderly. I ordered a bbq tray with a corn dog and walking taco with jalapeños as my sides and a Cheerwine to drink. The menagerie of menu items is impressive and the fact that corn dogs and walking tacos are offered as sides is amazing on so many levels! (The walking taco is not listed on the online menu but they do have it!) I always order the bbq sandwich with bbq sauce on the side and in addition to the hot sauce and coleslaw it normally comes with. My meal today was nothing short of delicious as per usual and I left for my drive home happy and satisfied with my experience.

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    Jon T.

    Cook Out is a staple when it comes to cheap, quick fast food. I honestly wish there were more in my area but whenever I go to one, it's always a good time. So I'm down here in Fredericksburg to visit friends and thought it was a good idea to try and get some Cook Out before the hang out begins. I get a Cook Out Tray with a big double burger with all the toppings I want on there. Then I get to pick two sides which are usually fries and hush puppies. I get a drink and knowing that Cook Out has Cheerwine, I immediately go for it. The Big Double Burger, just your average burger that tastes like what the name implies; a cook out. Fries were okay but they were lukewarm. The hush puppies tasted a bit drier knowing they weren't freshly made but still was enjoyable to eat. And Cheerwine? Honestly it's one of the better sodas I would personally get again and again. My adventure didn't stop there as I wanted dessert. Can't leave Cook Out without a nice milkshake. I got my favorite; Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake. It looks the part, tastes the part with a generous amount to go through. I did not finish this right away, I was there for another half an hour trying to finish this. It's always worth it every time. I honestly see myself coming back here, but maybe at the Manassas location. It's already far enough trying to go down to Fredericksburg.

    Big double burger with everything. Delish!
    Scott D.

    I don't care what you say about cookout but the service was fast. My order was accurate. The food tasted great! I wish we would get one in Central PA! Yes. Even the bathrooms were clean and everything was well stocked. No. I was not paid for this review.

    Milkshake Flavors

    literally, the best milkshakes ever!!!! and at a great price $1.99...soooo much cheaper than whomever has the next best milkshakes (ex. chik-fil-a) my faves are the peanut butter & fudge, banana pudding, and egg nog (only available during december)! you can also sub out your drink on a tray/combo "or sub areg. shake (no drink)"

    Peanut Butter Oreo and m&m shake and strawberry caramel shake
    Ellie D.

    This is an average fast food joint. The deal of a meal (burger/chicken sandwich) plus two sides is pretty great, only $6.99. But the sides are pretty small and I wish they had been a tad bigger. What we got: Spicy chicken sandwich - it was subpar, I wish mine had more mayo as it was a tad dry. The chicken was not spicy as all, part of me wonders of they got the order wrong. The big double - bun was dry, meat overcooked, and vegetables were meh. Oreo peanut butter m&m milkshake - it was good. The milkshakes are thicker, which is nice. But also nothing extraordinarily special. Strawberry caramel milkshake - my partner did not like it. I thought it was fine. Nothing special. The caramel wasn't mixed in though. The sides we got: White cheddar cheese curds - the best side by far, but very small servings Walkin Taco - I did not know this would be a Doritos bag with taco toppings crushed up and mixed inside. So I was a bit disappointed to discover that on getting my meal. I can easily make this on my own and would never spend money for someone else to make it for me. Corn dog - tasted like any old corn dog you buy from the freezer section of a grocery store. Fries - nothing special (but they were hot and fresh, so thank goodness for that). Also very small servings. Over all, I wouldn't drive out of my way for Cook Out (like I did today) but if I was with people and they wanted to go then I'd go back and try a different meal.

    i ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and got raw chicken

    i ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and got raw chicken don't get chicken from this place clearly they have no idea how to cook it lol

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    7 years ago

    Great small good char broiled burgers. Price is unbeatable and definitely worth the cost. About 1/3 of what you'll spend a Burgrim

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    5 years ago

    Food is amazing and always comes out fast and hot. Great food for road trips since it's quick and cheap.

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    Me and my friends come from prince hermitages county Maryland just to get some good quantity, cheap fast food.

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    6 years ago

    Had cookout today and it was great. The line was long but they move fast. It took 5 minutes or less at the drive through.

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    Not awesome. Bbq was dry and chewy, burger meant tasted funky and the shakes are artificial ice milk.

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    We love their milkshakes! Customer service is alright, but the food is usually hot and good.

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    Solid food and quick drive-thru service. Open later than typical fast food too. Prices are pretty solid too

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    9 years ago

    My favorite spots to visit when traveling!! Burger fries hush puppies are my choices every single time!

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