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    Cook Out

    3.4 (121 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, American, Fast Food
    Open 10:30 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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

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    The chicken and cheese quesadilla I ordered had NO CHICKEN OR CHEESE. Just a flour tortilla shell. Y'all are a poor excuse.

    Willie H.

    Really good food. I had a great meal with perfect service. I would recommend this restaurant to the public.

    I'm sorry but no! This was the second time they literally missed my order completely. First time they gave me a burger instead of tenders. This time was just wrong. Seems as if they were being stingy with the tenders, literally can tell they were split after cooked. Then I asked for a corn dog and got a hot dog but the size is beyond me like wow! Never seen a hot dog like this

    Chili Cheese Dog
    Savannah R.

    Since I am a person from the West Coast, I was truly excited to explore different eateries in Memphis, TN. I decided to try the Cook Out because there was always a line when I've passed by. I can understand why. Their food is simply delicious and affordable. I tried the Chili Cheese Fries and Chili Hot Dog. They were both on point. My mother tried the Banana Pudding Shake and the quesadillas. She said they were tasty, too. Overall, it's great place to go when you're on a budget.

    This is from the location on Union Ave. on Tuesday afternoon.
    David S.

    I had a friend in town and we were looking for an inexpensive lunch locale when I thought of Cook-out. Let me say we were not disappointed. My bbq plate was on point. He was satisfied with his chicken sandwich plate but sorry no pics. Lol Thank you.

    You get a lot for your money here.
    Brian L.

    My first time here, but my third Cookout to try. Wow, you can't miss this place can you? It sticks out like a sore thumb! My meal here was perfect for what it was and service was fine. No problems on this visit. As I've said before, I judge this for what it is, fast food. I don't judge it the same way I do a restaurant that charges twice the amount. You get two sides here. Double burger, two sides, drink, and tax, for $6 and I still got a few cents back! How do they do it for these 1980's prices and still make it good? I actually like these burgers, keeping in mind it is fast food, and considering the price. It won't make my list of favorite burgers, but it would be the top of my list of $4 burgers. I'd be happy paying $10 for this meal, but $6 is just unheard of. And I love the hand washing sink at the counter!

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    Super great price and the food's not half bad either. I do believe that have to work on their milkshakes. But my hamburger was great.

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    On several occasions I have been given the wrong food, or treated by people with little to no customer service training.

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    I REALLY love their food, but I always see a opossum in their parking lot. This is not a joke, I mean a REAL LIVE OPOSSUM!

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    I enjoyed my food that I got from cook out last night. My friend kept telling me about them,so o had to check it out

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    GREAT place! Excellent service!! Definitely recommend. Looks to be the next In-N-Out of the South. Very cool concept!!

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    great chicken sandwiches and fries! their hush puppies are to die for. all of this at a reasonable price

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    why the fuck are y'all charging for sauce. there's no reason for me to have to pay for bbq sauce for my chicken sandwhich

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    The food here is very good and pretty inexpensive. The line gets long sometimes during lunch time but moves quickly.

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