My husband was so excited to move here and show me Cook Out! Even as someone who doesn't love or frequent fast food, I can appreciate the novelty of Cook Out. The panoply of options is very fun, as you can get a small chicken wrap, small chicken quesadilla, and hush puppies all in one order. The sizes definitely allow for trying of different things! Most importantly !!! We did finally try the watermelon shake. We were told dozens of times that we aren't North Carolinians until we try the infamous watermelon shake. We ordered the watermelon shake with extra watermelon (recommended by neighbor) and it was LOVELY! The black seeds threw me off, but other than that, it was a light, refreshing, and tasty experience. We will definitely make that an annual, peak of summer practice! read more

Cook Out - Watermelon Shake - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

They always messing up our order we ordered double cheese and they give us some cheese puffs ir whatever even after confirming multiple times cheese fries. If their only claim is they can't hear then they better be getting a better speaker or mic or something because every time is just ridiculous. read more

Okay, I just don't get the hype! I decided to finally try a Cook Out tray one night after hearing people rave about Cook Out since moving to the area. Aiming to get the true experience, I went with the Cook Out Style burger with onion rings and a corndog as my sides. The burger was...fine, just small and extremely greasy. The corndog was dry and tasted reheated from a freezer. And they completely forgot my onion rings. Over $10 for a greasy little burger, a frozen corndog, and a drink? I will never understand why this place is so popular, maybe just a lack of other late-night options? Though I'll say that the passenger-side drive thru is nice, just too bad it's not attached to a better restaurant. read more

I had a pretty disappointing experience at Cook Out in North Carolina. The place was extremely busy, and we ended up waiting about an hour for our food, which was frustrating. I did appreciate that they listed calories on the menu, but that was about the only highlight. I ordered two hot dogs, white cheddar cheese bites, and a chicken quesadilla, and everything was underwhelming. The hot dogs were gross, the cheese bites were a joke--literally just four quarter-sized pieces--and the quesadilla had no chicken in it at all, despite being a chicken quesadilla. On top of that, I wish I had taken a picture because the way my food was put together was miserable and honestly insulting. The only real positive was that it was cheap, but even for the price, I expected better quality. read more

Disappointed. This is my fourth time going to this cookout since I moved to North Raleigh. Each time I went, I asked for extra pickles extra sauce never got it, I asked for Cajun fries. I always get regular fries, today I asked for cheddar bites and got hush puppies. And because I was moving in a rush, I was not able to check my bag at the window. The milkshakes are always immaculate though. read more

i love cookout yummy melty cheeseburger in my tummy ehehe french fries can be a lil wack tho!1!!!!!

We couldn't finish our North Carolina trip without stopping at Cook Out. The chargrill style gives their menu offerings a family backyard bbq style feel. Ordering a chargrilled burger is definitely the way to go. We were also impressed by their chargrilled chicken sandwiches. The coleslaw was bland but the hush puppies were good for fast food. The shakes were a bit disappointing; the chocolate malt tasted like syrup and the peach lacked flavor. Nonetheless, we loved our entrees. The food was piping hot and we were pleasantly surprised by how quick it was served. There is no indoor dining at this location so we had to enjoy with a car style picnic. read more

Cook Out - Regular 1/4 lb burger tray with slaw and hushpuppies - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It's good for if you're on a budget ,you're hungry and want a lot for your money. Love the pink lemonade and chili cheese fries

I went to Cookout mid week around 1pm for lunch. It wasn't very busy and the service was quick but friendly. I got the reg bbq cookout tray with hushpups, nugs and a huge sweet tea I also got an out west style burger. Bbq sauce and cookout sauce for dippping. This was so good and fresh! All this was about $14, man I love Cookout! read more

Cook Out - Reg BBQ Cookout tray with hushpups, nugs and a huge sweet tea I also got an out west style burger. Bbq sauce and cookout sauce for dippping. - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food is always fresh and delicious. Great staff. Definitely quicker than McDonald's down the road. We often order corn dogs, hush puppies, and milkshakes from here. My favorite milkshake is the WATERMELON milkshake. It's so good! I wish there was a non dairy version. I took one star off because they no longer go the extra step to provide an aluminum liner in the to-go box so when they put hot food in the box, it melts the box a bit- which isn't safe. read more

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Good fast food. Went with large tray. Good bargain. Shake was disappointing. It did not live up to expectations. This place does not have any outdoor seating that we could find Will return now knowing what to expect read more

This place is the crave king. Their shakes are the best. Their burgers-- the best. Hush puppies.... Got it right. Slaw... perfect. If I could go here 7 days of the week I would. You know what I mean. Drive on through and get you a platter read more

Only went to this place 2x... Both times were horrible. The majority of the people the e were people in their teens & 20"s. I felt like I was in a teenager hangout where people under 21 go to gather, play loud music & try to impress the girls. Burger was terrible, tasted like one of those frozen "Buba Burgers" like you can get at the freezer section at Walmart. Shakes were in my opinion more like a foamy concoction than any shake I've had before. Eat here at your own risk & make sure your auto insurance is paid up read more

So many options to choose from, so be sure to know what you want! Loved the cheese bites the first time I had it, but switched it up to try something different. I love how you can upgrade to a milkshake for just $1.50 more. The bbq pork platter is also something not to sleep on. read more

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GOOOOOOOOOO TO BACKYARD BURGERS INSTEAD! Won't be returning to this location, the food wasn't appetizing, the cashier/ order taker had an attitude when I was trying to order. I mean not everyone has been here before and I shouldn't need to say that in order for the person on the other end to have a little bit of patience. No type of respect or decency what so ever. The food wasn't good either, like the burger I got was bland and severely lacking in seasoning. The shake was ok, the menu is huge and the options are endless so please come here with an idea of what you want because the people here only care about speed not about the experience, or the food quality. Smdh read more

Don't be discouraged if you see both lines full, the employees are super fast at getting the orders out! Nice selection, tasty food and good prices. You can never go wrong with a milkshake! I've had a few different burgers and wraps, all have been good! If you like cheese curds there cheese balls are really good! read more

I went to the @CookOut Capital Blvd location in Raleigh, NC, and it was not a great experience. The first problem was the chicken nuggets. The nuggets were visually different, but most dissatisfying was the taste and quality of the nuggets. The were visually wider, but very thin. The nuggets were practically too salty to eat, and they had a really watery texture. If these will be the normal nuggets going forward in the future, I will not be ordering them. The burger was inedible. The first thing I noticed was how soggy the buns were, and if I had sandwich bread in the house, I would have replaced them. The lettuce was wilted, like it was soaked in water before being put on the burger, and a tiny piece as well. The meat patty was oblong, and not even close to being round. It was no where close to filling up the bun. It was only about 65-70% covering the bun. This was by far the worse experience I have ever had visiting the best burger chain in town. I always loved CookOut over all of the other places that serve burgers, but they need to step their quality back up. I think to keep the prices low, they are using cheaper cuts of meat, and inferior ingredients. Please go back to higher quality. But Cookout is the best place I can think of to get a milk shake. Not Sonic, CharGrill, McDs, or Steak n Shake come close in my opinion. #430 read more

Cook Out - The meat patty @CookOut got smaller ands became oblong, not even close to round. The wilted lettuce looks sad. - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So what can you get for $5 nowadays? Well at Cook Out on Cap Blvd you can drive off with a delicious barbeque sandwich with slaw and Texas Pete. A corndog and hushpuppies. AND a Cheerwine float with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Are you KIDDING me? Why would anyone eat at McBurger Hut? Yeah, Cook Out is local and does fast food right. Service is always friendly, fast and polite. And yes, there's no seating outside of the seat in your car. But totally worth it. Love ya Cook Out, thanks for being some of the best cheap eats in the Triangle... read more

Cook Out - BBQ sandwich and more for, uhm, $4.73 Yeah, you can afford Cookout - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Can't beat the taste and the price! $5 for a Cook Out tray. Double drive thru lines, amazingly fast service considering they are always busy there. Milkshakes are great, lots of flavors to choose from. BBQ sandwich terrific, burgers good, and hush puppies are done right. A regular at the Cook Out! read more

Cook Out - BBQ chicken sandwich with pups and slaw. Can't beat the price! - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

If I could leave a zero star review I would this will be my last time coming to cook out left a party and I was a little hungry came but this evening at 12:30 AM and this is what my burger look like if I get sick I won't be able to go to work tomorrow good job cookout read more

Cook Out - a person holding a sandwich in their hand - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

great service from the best employees in LEX. Nisha the top dawg employee up here. 10/10 service

This place is straight fire fam!!! First time trying Cookout and I was not disappointed. The burgers are really good and you cant beat the prices for the trays. Milkshakes are bomb from here with tons of choices, I got a cappuccino shake which was an awesome pick me up. Definitely coming back when I'm back in the south. I REGRET NOT GETTING THE SEASONED FRIES, WAY BETTER THAN THE REGULAR FIRES read more

Cook Out - Tray! 1/4 hamburger with onion rings and fries - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Super Busy and hard to go through the drive-through... But the food smacks and the five dollar trays you can't beat

Best fast food ever! Quick and super nice. You can tell the customers love going there because they all have smiles on their faces as they enter the drivethru. Impressed that it ranked higher in cleanliness when compared to other local sit down restaurants. read more

I don't think there's anything I can say about Cookout that hasn't already been said a bunch of times. It is hands-down our favorite fast food place. The food is consistent, service is always speedy and the prices are very affordable (seriously, about $5 a person with drinks and sides). Even though we're fans of the trays and all the options (under $5), I typically order a grilled chicken sandwich, club style with no sides ($4.30). It is a marinated grilled chicken breast with bacon that is always cooked perfectly (not limp and soggy like so many fast food places), a slice of tomato, cheese, lettuce and mayo on a hamburger bun. It's filling and always hits the spot. It amazes me what Cookout can do with such a limited footprint; always a small building (packed with staff) and small parking lots, yet it all seems to work perfectly. Cookout is the place that we take all out of town guests to and they all leave fantasizing about opening a Cookout franchise at home. Oh, and try a milkshake. At any given time there are probably 40 or more flavors and always seasonal specialties. read more

Cook Out - Club style grilled chicken breast sandwich $2.99 - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We just moved here from Philly, and from the first time we visited this was a must stop on our trip. You absolutely MUST have the hush puppies and a shake. And any kind of shake you like, because they have a ton of different options and you can combine any you like! (For me, nothing beats chocolate). The chicken sandwiches are really good too. The food is always fresh, and tastes great. :) FYI for newbies: There is no sit-down here, just a two-sided drive thru of yummy goodness. :) read more

Cook Out - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Nah this place I tried for the first time last nite. Not only are they open late, the food is actually good and fresh tasting for a fast food joint. Dont be put off by the long lines, they move pretty quickly although I did take like 10minutes deciding what I wanted looking at their vast menu I felt like it was ALOT to choose from. I ordered a double and a regular ( which the cashier pointed out is the same size patty lol) either way this burger exceeded my expectations and was really well put together. Affordable prices and good tasting food u cant go wrong. read more

I always love cookout because you can feed your entire family a good portion of food for a small amount, I think that this location has a little problem with a dinner rush, or their is a lack of communication when getting orders out, though it was fast service it still a little delay at window overall it was great food as always read more

You can't get a better deal than a Cook Out tray. It is a college student's dream! For a super reasonable price you get lots of food (about $5). For the trays, you get your entrée and then your choice of 2 "sides." And when I say "sides" at Cook Out, that doesn't just mean the standard fries or onion rings like any other fast food place. You can get a corn dog, quesadilla, chicken wrap, or chicken nuggets too! And this is why Cook Out is amazing. Every time I get a Cook Out tray, I am so full and happy. My standard order is normally a cheeseburger tray, with a corn dog and onion rings as my sides. But I also love their hushpuppies. So in addition to our trays, we tend to order an extra dozen hushpuppies for $1! A DOLLAR! At this Cook Out location, our food is always hot and the service is very quick. By the time you pay for your food, they are handing it to you through the window. Also, their shakes are by far my favorite, because they are thicker than most other fast food restaurants. There are so many different choices that I always have trouble deciding which one to get. They also have seasonal shakes throughout the year. This restaurant does not have any seating available, so you have to resort to eating in your car or taking it home. This is a great place for late night food cravings! read more

Cook Out - Cheeseburger Tray with corn dog and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Best things about Cook-Out: Open Late, quick service, and good burgers, fries, and ice tea. The Cook-Out trays are a great value and good variety. read more

The hotdog with chili cheese fries go very well with the shakes. I was mad when I found out that they stop selling the footlong and we need you to bring it back. If it's your first time here order the cookout tray. (You can't beat the deal. A burger, hush puppies, fries and a Cheerwine. Under $5.) My favorite milkshake is the watermelon shake is to die for. Check you tray before you leave! Food is always good and quick, but often times they forget to put cheese on my fries. This the best place for all St Augustine's College Students and Alumni. Best place to come for late night munchies and drinks. read more

Its the only way to have Cook Out food "TO GO" without being rude. AWESOME meal deal. The food is good, grilled and budget-friendly. You can stuff your face for less than $5.00 and the server doesn't give you attitude. There are PLENTY of milkshakes to quench your thirst once you've scarfed down hot dogs, burgers, chicken wraps and sides (the hush puppies are really good, by the way.) ...and they have Cheer Wine! Too bad there's no dining area...not that I wasn't OK with inhaling my food in the car. read more

This place was recommended so I tried it. The cheeseburger and fries were really delicious. My only issue was that the burger was smaller than what I expected. read more

Food was great till I found a piece of long hair in my chili cheese fries. Took a couple of bites and I felt the piece of hair in my mouth as I was chewing my food. I'm not asking for refund, because I know the people there work hard and I'm humble (I understand the whole fast food franchise). All I ask is to please be careful to the next customer(s) who may have a piece of hair. read more

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Cash register lady was very rude, told her my milkshake tasted like vanilla and not caramel and she had a whole attitude and talked bad about me asking. I had to remember where she work at, embarrassing lol. read more

Great late night craving food. We actually ate at the one on Western Blvd two nights in a row. The food is greasy and delicious, especially the seasoned fries, and the milkshakes are amazingly good. So many combinations. My husband dreams about the banana walnut. According to him there was a walnut in every bite. The worst part - waiting in line, though it does move pretty fast, and the fact that they got at least one of orders wrong (for 4 people) both nights. We got the cookout trays and they always got the sides wrong. read more

The thing about Cook Out is that you're paying for exactly what you get: a lot food at a cheap price. As far as fast food goes, you get the most food and more options compared to other fast food places. I've been here many times, and during my most recent trip, I ordered a tray with two cook out style hot dogs, cajun fries, a corn dog, and a side of a dozen hush puppies. I was strongly considering going all out and getting two corn dogs with my two hot dogs to make the ultimate cook out hot dog tray, but decided to go with their fries. The hot dogs are good here, and have nice smokey flavor. I got them cook out style, so they were loaded with chili, onions, slaw, and mustard. I also piled my fries on top to give it a little extra crunch. The onion rings are pretty good here as well. They have nice thick coating of batter that is fried nice and crispy. The hush puppies are my favorite side by far. For $1, you get a dozen freshly fried hush puppies. Every time I order a dozen, they always come out fresh and hot. Overall, Cook Out is a good option for quick and cheap fast food. Don't expect the best quality, but you do get a lot of food. The milkshakes are also nice and rich here as well, which include whatever mix ins you want. I can't wait until October when they have the pumpkin pie shake. I'm pretty sure they mix in an entire slice of actual pumpkin pie because you can taste all the crust and filling swirled into the shake. read more

Cook Out - 2 cookout style dogs, corn dog, hush puppies, and fries. - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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When I first moved to NC from Chicago, I recall asking a co-worker where she was going for lunch. She replied, "Oh, the Cook-Out." Immediately I was upset because I didn't know someone was having a cookout over lunch...and further more, I wasn't invited! "What cookout?" I asked. So began my love of The Cook-Out. Where else can you get a custom made milk shake in less than 5 minutes, with a side of hush puppies and a squishy hamburger wrapped up in tin-foil...all for a steal? I mean, you can't go to DQ and get a mocha, carmel, peanut butter shake, or a fresh watermelon shake (seeds included...makes for a good spittin' practice). This place has become my old stand-by. No...I don't have a taste for Applebee's, Bahama Breeze, or Macaroni Grill. Let's just go to Cook-Out! And you can't beat the fact that they are open late. Beats out Wendy's and McD's any day. read more

I love cookout! In a way I'm glad cookout is only in North Carolina and a few other states because I am proud to say Cookout is originally a North Carolinian thing! So where to start? Welp the menu is vast! You can choose anything that you want from a footlong chili cheese dog to something low crab like a grilled chicken sandwich. However, the claim to fame is the cookout tray menu. What this is, is a combo deal ranging anywhere $4.59 to $5.00. You choose your base. Anything like a spicy chicken sandwich (my fav), regular BBQ tray, or a 1/4 burger to name a few. Then you choose your two sides such as fries (get it canjun), hushpuppies, wraps, or a corndog. And then your drink from any coke products to the HUGE Sweet Tea! All for $4.59 or so. This is one of my favorite locations beside the Western Blvd location near State. However, I'll be a bit weary traveling here late at night. BTW their vast milkshake menu! Is awesome :P read more

Sometimes you just need that quick, tasty hamburger and Cook Out provides. It is fast, cheap, and both times I've visited, friendly & helpful customer service. It is conveniently located to NCSU but far enough way that it is easy to get to. Also, it is pretty close to the Western Street exit, to boot! The dual-drive through is a good idea given how busy it can be during lunch - just watch out for those odd traffic patterns. I like that burgers are a normal portion size so I can get more of my calories from the fried accompaniments and shake! The onion rings are okay, hush puppies look a bit like mini corn-dogs but without the hot dog part. The corn-dog is simple but satisfying. I did not try the cole slaw due to a container failure (my fault). I did the watermelon shake based on others' reviews and enjoyed its oddity - it seemed like a vanilla shake with chucks of watermelon in the bottom. Second time around did a Health toffee and reminded me of a McFlurry/Blizzard. Make sure to keep that spoon handy because there are some chunks too big to go through the straw, even if you turn red-purple-blue in the face trying to suck it through the straw. I will happily revisit and try new things on the menu on future visits when I need a quick meal or just craving those fast-food flavors. read more