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    Cook Out

    3.1 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food, Barbeque
    Open 10:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Cook Out - Close-up of an onion that fell from the hamburger. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia
    Cook Out - The counter where the food is handed out. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia
    Cook Out - Close-up of a Cook Out Hot Dog. The meat is fresh and the perfect texture. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia
    Cook Out - Close-up of a fork holding an onion ring. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia
    Cook Out - Close-up of a Cook Out Hot Dog. The meat is fresh and the perfect texture. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia
    Cook Out - Close-up of a Cook Out Hot Dog. The meat is fresh and the perfect texture. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia
    Cook Out - The Cook Out Hot Dog. A picture is worth a thousand words. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia
    Cook Out - The restaurant's sign above the entrance to the restaurant. Some of the letters were not lit. But no problem, customers continued going in. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia
    Cook Out - Close-up of a fork and onion ring. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia
    Cook Out - A fork holding the Slaw. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia
    Cook Out - Close-up of my hand holding a Cook Out Hot Dog. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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    Cook Out - The hamburger wrapped in aluminum foil with the slaw and four onion rings. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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    COOK OUT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    fried chicken and a hot dog in a styrofoam container
    GucciMonk D.

    Definitely the FASTEST food place i've ever been to food was amazing way better than any other fast food restaurant and way cheaper

    Regular Cheeseburger
    Donald R.

    This is my first time at this location. This is the best Cook Out that I have been to. I had a regular cheeseburger meal with everything no lettuce, canjun fries, onion rings, and a strawberry milkshake. Everything was hot and fresh. The cheeseburger was a nice size and cooked just like I liked and it was really good. The cajun fries were good. The season needs just a little more heat. The onion rings were good, but you only get 4. The strawberry milkshake was really good, they make some of the best milkshakes, period. The customer service was great. The men's bathroom was clean, stocked, and didn't stink.

    a hamburger and fries in a styrofoam container
    Ashley M.

    I always heard about this place when I lived on the east coast, but I never got to try until 3 years later. It lived up to the hype. There was a crazy long line that night, but it moved pretty fast all things considered. It was exactly what I needed on the road trip, amazing prices for a bunch of good quality fast food.

    Across from BJs gas
    Justin D.

    For what it is, this place is fantastic. We found this place on a random stop on a road trip, and it for what we wanted perfectly. I mean where else can you go to get a burger, fries, drink, corn dog, AND milkshake for about $5?? They were quick, food was what was expected (fast food level) and milkshake was delicious :)

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    7 years ago

    Love Cookout! It's affordable and good food! The drive thru wait time is long as ever but it's worth it ‍

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    13 years ago

    burgers and fries, milk shakes were not up to what i had anticipated. Oh but all the people standing in line. Good quick service

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    7 years ago

    I come here very often on my lunch break and my food is always hot and fresh!! No complaints at all

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    7 years ago

    cheap and tastes it... I rather buy kroger corn dogs staff always clueless

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    Always great to see the locals having riots outside in the parking lot. It's not a party till the 12 shows up. Am I right?

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    How you not give someone a drink when you buy two trays every single time we come here the order gets messed up

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    Great grill taste and huge amount of food and a milkshake for $5.69! Caramel fudge is the best! The line looks long but moves fast.

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