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    Cook Out

    3.5 (117 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Burgers, Hot Dogs
    Open 10:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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

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    M&M Fancy Milkshake
    Unika B.

    Had a late night craving and was out of groceries, Walmart closed at 11p so I headed over my local Cook-Out ( they close 3a thank goodness). I ordered an M&M Fancy Milkshake, cheddar bites and cheeseburger quesadilla to satisfy my hunger. They team was pleasant, fast and the food is yummy. Only gripe is they don't accept American Express Unika B. & Co.

    Double chocolate Oreo shake
    Lexi G.

    Double chocolate Oreo shake- so good! This was my first time at cookout and though the line was a little long, this cheap shake was so worth it.

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    16 years ago

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    12 years ago

    A good hamburger! Made by hand not frozen. I've tried to stay away from the milk shakes but sometimes the Devil wins.

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    10 years ago

    I love cookout. This is easily the slowest one I've been to and the worst layout for a drive thru ever.

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    14 years ago

    Awesome service, delicious hush puppies, and the best peanut butter banana shake I have ever had! Not to mention everything is super cheap.

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    12 years ago

    Best Milkshakes in North Carolina and love the barbeque plate. Hush puppies are delicious

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    13 years ago

    Do NOT come to this restaurant if you are looking for anything non-processed. Stick to a milkshake if you must eat here.

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    13 years ago

    Yessssssss. Just a sick ass burger joint. I totally love it. Fast, hot, good, and my order was right every time.

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    14 years ago

    Cook-Out is the best. So consistent and good wherever you go. This is our home location and we love it.

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    12 years ago

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    16 years ago

    excellent burgers and love their fries. Been there only once. Will try other stuff next time.

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    15 years ago

    The driveway is a little awkward but this place knocks the socks off of your typical fast food restaurant.

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    come on, it's cookout! everyone loves it! dont forget to eat the hush puppy and vanilla milk shake

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    9 years ago

    i love cookout! it has amazing hotdogs,great fries, and the best milkshakes in the whole universe!

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    Inside - Behind the counter
    Inside - Behind the counter
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    Jim's Truck and Trailer in the lot. Nice advertising.
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