We stopped here during a roadtrip out to TN. The drive thru was busy so we decided to go in. The doors were locked and another customer was next to us also waiting. After about a minute or two, an employee came to unlock the door and apologized, that they were running behind that morning. We used the restrooms before ordering, allowing the other customer to order first. The bathrooms were definitely not cleaned over night. Considering we were the first ones to use the restrooms of the day, that's not a good look. When we came out, the customer was still waiting at the counter. From the time we were waiting for the door to be unlocked to getting our food, we had waited well over 30 minutes and the drive thru had been completely cleared out. I was tempted to just go into the drive thru instead. Service was SLOW inside. The food was hot and good and when we were helped, they were friendly. But man, the wait time really set us back during our roadtrip. Hopefully, we don't come across this Cookout location again. read more

Cook Out - Fast Food Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

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Well cookout...is something. My friends from the South really said it was good but when U finally went on a road trip for twelve hours to try it, it was just ok . Burger was a little unfavorful, fries had some weird over used oil, and the shake was eh. Cool to try mane I just don't get why people like this so much... read more

Cook Out - Fast Food Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

First time coming to a Cook-out after seeing the long drive thru lines and small of char broiled burgers for weeks. The restaurant was fairly clean and enough seating for crowds there. The combo menus start out at $7.99 and include a sandwich, two sides and drink. They are able to be customized from there. I got the big double burger "cheddar style" which adds cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onions and mayo. The burger was good, fries and cheese bites were also fresh. I can now see the reason for the packed drive through every time I drive by with the amount of food you get and the price. It's a good deal for the prices these days. Don't get me wrong it's not gourmet food or health friendly, but for the price it's pretty tasty. read more

Cook Out - Big double burger "cheddar style" with fries and white cheddar cheese bites - Fast Food Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

I went through the drive through and got a blt and somehow they completely forgot the lettuce on my blt, on top of that i got two milkshakes and neither Of them were stirred much at all. There sweet tea wasn't very good either. read more

Great spot for a quick BBQ fix. The BBQ sandwich hit the spot, and the Cheerwine float was a classic that never disappoints. Simple, fast, and satisfying. read more

Cook Out - Fast Food Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

This was my first time getting cookout I've seen the signs before but never stopped in. I was pleasantly surprised and the affordable prices and variety of options. The hush puppies have to be my favorite thing they have. The peach shake is a close second read more

I don't have any pictures of food from here because when my family gets takeout from Cook Out, I'm usually starving and forget all about everything else. I literally only eat one standard meal from here, but my family has tried just about everything and they keep returning, so I assume it's all good. My DIL prefers their hotdogs, while my son loves the burgers. We always get the tray option: one entree, two sides (or double up the sides), and either one very large soda or a regular shake. Very affordable. Shakes are not bad, like a frosty in consistency. Very generous with the candy/cookie additions. So, what do I eat? The cheese & chicken quesadilla (comes with two) and a double up of their fried cheese nuggets (curds). (I never said this was healthy!) The quesadillas are better than my fave TB, tender with tasty sauce. The fried cheese nuggets are yummy. It's a once in a while treat, and satisfying. The serving sizes of all is just right, not too big or too little. This place gets a lot of criticism, but seriously, when you go through the drive-thru, it's always backed up around the building. They must be doing something right. read more

If you want good old style of cooking like back in the good old day's this place is amazing. Everyone was so kind and welcoming and the decor is so beautiful. Everyone is very attentive . read more

The drive thru line was pretty full, but we were in an out quickly. I had the banana pudding milkshake. It was awesome! It has real pieces of banana in it, which is key for a good banana pudding if you ask me. As always, they're too large for me to finish in one sitting but I put it in the freezer and it was great the next day. read more

Milkshakes, milkshakes, milkshakes! Do you like milkshakes? Do you like milkshakes so thick you gotta eat them with a spoon? Then Cook Out has you covered! I rarely order food here because it's the milkshakes for me, but when I do, it's typically, the BLT. They're cheap but filling! Now, let's get back to the milkshakes....Banana Pudding is my most favorite shake but I'll order the Peach Cobbler in the Summer and the Peppermint in the Winter. I cannot imagine any other flavor of milkshake being bad but those are the 3 for me! Why do they give you a straw? I don't know because there's absolutely no way it'll work! These thick milkshakes require a spoon and that's A-OK with me! Customer Service has always been great here! Staff are pleasant & professional. They work hard to keep the line moving! Milkshakes have always been amazing! Always get the correct flavor as ordered. It's worth the wait in that long line wrapped around the lot! Just get in line! Trust me, you'll be glad you did! read more

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The food is so good! Possibly too good. Nothing is better than cook out! *if it will still exist* when my life is almost complete, I'll probably still be eating cook out! read more

Zero stars. We went in today around 1pm. I went to the restroom to change my daughter before we ordered. First of all, they do not have changing tables in either rest rooms. I can get past that as many restaurants do not have them. However when we exited the stall, an employee was either vaping or smoking in the rest room. When she turned around to say hello, the smoke went into my baby and I's faces. She was a plus sized middle aged woman with her hair in a pony tail. Dark brown or black hair. I walked right out and told my husband. We decided not to eat there. I let the young blond lady at the counter know and she looked shocked, but didn't say anything and looked at me like I was crazy. DISGUSTING! read more

Horrible service very rude and slow I would much rather go somewhere else I will never be back

I feel like this cookouts pricing is higher than the one in Concord for the same food. I asked why it was so much and they were charging for literally the cheese tomato and lettuce that I added to the big double. Wtf does it come with if I get charged for everything I add. I'll probably never eat cookout again after this experience. I remember when a cookout tray was like $5 and now the same exact tray is $8 and they charge you for everything. read more

This lady who took our order was so so rude. Absolutely 0 stars, actually, -5 stars. My family ordered milkshakes and when the caramel milkshake had 0 caramel in it, I went up to request they put some in. I go to the counter and the male worker asks if everything's okay, I ask "no actually, do you think y'all can add ca-". AND THEN THE LADY GOES "no, no, no, no, nope" I DIDNT EVEN FINISH ASKING FOR THE CARAMEL FOR MY GRANDMOTHER. so rude when she took our orders as well. I think she was racist, was very polite to the black families that came in, but hateful towards mine and another Hispanic family. read more

The "Cook Out" in statesville is the first I have ever been in. Since this is my first visit I cannot really say how this store is other than this visit. The food was good and about what I expected. The service was friendly and prompt. I particularly like the concept of this store. It reminds me of the "Hardee's" of the 1970's. The charbroiled burgers and great hot dogs. Back when Hardee's owned itself. The only concern I had was the abundance of flies and no systems in place to curtail the presence. read more

Amazing food. Great service. Very inexpensive. Will stop again. I got the burgers, fries and fried cheese curds

A total of five times have tried to go to this Cook Out. Long lines and wait times for drive through left empty handed. Walking up to the window have actually left empty handed as well. Asking staff what they had that " was gluten friendly?" Not a single person had a clue? Last visit wanted a banana shake and did ask if it was gluten free twice before ordering it? Finally was told "the shake mix has gluten in it." read more

Tasty Burgers but small portions. Been here several times but have not been lately because the last time I order from here, the burgers were so over cooked and dry, they had little flavor. Decided to give them another shot yesterday. Ordered the Big Double, Fries and Tea. Prices seem great till I got the order and even with two patties, the end result was only slightly bigger than a single at the Wendy's next door. That said, the flavor of the burger was far superior to the next door burger. Flavor and texture were great and while not the value based on size, definitely a good value in terms of taste compared to anything locally read more

Haven't eaten here in years until today I ordered a Small Jr burger tray with hush puppies and fries with a sweet tea and paid $7.03 with tax . The burger was ok but small and skinny burger meat . Hush puppies were still tasty and fries were okay a bit overly salted . Will come back again since it not too bad and the price for what you get isn't bad either if you don't want to get McDonald or Wendy . read more

It pains me to do this but I can't fight the truth anymore. This Cookout needs help! Don't let the long drive thru line fool you. People have probably been waiting there for a few hours. On top of that the food at its best is average! I'm not dogging all Cookouts. I love Cookout so much that when I was in high school I wrote a rap song about it. I have a Cookout t-shirt and hat! If I was on death row you better believe I would be asking for my last meal to be a Cookout Tray! If you want to experience Cookout at its best go to the one in Hickory on 127 or even the one in Morganton. Tonight was the last straw. I got burnt fries and a burnt wrap in my tray and they filled my cup so full of ice barely got anything to drink. There are a lot of things to worry about in today's world, but worrying about if my cookout order is going to turn out okay shouldn't be one of them. We all love a good redemption story. This Cookout could be the next one. But until I hear otherwise I can't say I'll be back anytime soon. I want to believe you can be better! read more

Our food is usually okay enough for something quick. Tonight I ordered a big double burger tray, and the patties were comical. Another burger in our order looked fine, so not sure what happened. No quality control I guess... read more

Cook Out - Big dbl. burger - Fast Food Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

Really love this cookout. They are fast, efficient, and their food is great. Today I decided to add a review because of the experience I had. I got to the window and realized I had forgotten a sandwich for my daughter. Most Drive-thru windows will say "come back around and order what you forgot" but John was at the window and this guy took the order and quickly added it to my order while I waited. It only took one minute and it was such great service. If you're in Statesville or visiting, this is a great place to go!! Thanks Cookout!! read more

Cook Out - Fast Food Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

The fresh banana shake was decadently delicious, but the onion ring order was skimpy and they put cheese on my burger when I specifically ordered "no cheese." I tried, but I couldn't eat it! read more

Service was terrible per usual, drive thru workers always have an attitude. It took them imbeciles 5 times to make the correct order. Waited a total of 30 minutes. Do not recommend this location for anyone for convenience. read more

The worst eating experiance EVER! Country Music blasting through the whole building! I could barely hear myself think bout what I wanted! Honestly that might have been better! The food as VERY SUBPAR! The people seemed bored! read more

This place is usually good with an occasional missed item Today I order Cajun chicken sandwiches that were not fit to eat. They dumped a huge amount of seasoning on each sandwich. After taking a bite I almost threw up because of the ridiculous amount of Cajun seasonings Tried to call them and the number is not in service. read more

Cook Out - a sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and lettuce - Fast Food Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

Wow, after a long drive this was a nice break off the interstate. Food was great, service fast, friendly and order was spot on! Food was hot and fresh and price was a great value! read more

Staff purposely wearing masks under the nose. Employee taking orders and handing food to customers at the drive thru constantly pulling her mask down to her chin and then back up (not covering nose) - so touching her face constantly and then touching your food! People trying not to get or spread COVID should stay away. Giving one star just to post this information. read more

We done have these back home, so this chain is a favorite when I travel. Consistently yummy! I love the sides options, and never miss a chance to add hush puppies. Love the fresh toppings, particularly that full slice of onion. Yum! read more

Cook Out - Fast Food Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

If I could give no stars, I would. Food was a sloppy mess and was NOT what was ordered. When I tried to call to speak with the manager, their phone number isn't even correct. Cookout guarantees on their cups that they'll get your food right with a number to call. They also quote Biblical scripture to mislead you into thinking they're a Christian company that cares about their customers. However, the way I was mistreated by their manager Daniel P, was NOT Christian. He admitted he got my order wrong, but wouldn't replace it. When I reminded him of his policies, he made a scene in front of multiple customers whose orders were also wrong. He then tossed a cup out the window and told me to call management. He closed the window and locked it. When I finally got through to their corporate number, the guy I spoke with listened to my concerns and told me the owner Matthew H. would call me to hear my concerns. This was April 10. He called, left no message, and after I called back and spoke to another company representative, she guaranteed he'd call again. He's never called. I will not eat there again, because they clearly don't care about their customers or service. #fakeChristiancompany read more

Cook Out - The manager who lies about your order and refuses to correct it. - Fast Food Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

Their burgers are excellent! Great flavor, juicy and cooked how you want it. Fries are crispy and hot. Great customer service!!

Great place to stop in for a quick meal - they are fast, accurate and friendly. The drink station is clean (it's a pet peeve with me) and the sweet tea is YUM! Great place to go with kids for easy sharing and prices are family friendly! Milkshakes are EXCELLENT! read more

I was in the area working from out of town. Saw signs for this burger place many times over and thought I would try it out. First they got my order wrong and when I brought it up was asked to forward. The burger itself wasn't what I expected. It was disappointing. Now that I made it home from my trip I read on the news this restaurant discriminates agains the police. I will not give my patronage to the chain again. I hope the company reverses their company policy. read more

Horrible food. Order was completely wrong and the line took forever to get through. The phone number was disconnected when I tried to call to let the manager know that my order was incorrect read more

So I went through the drive through, got 2 trays, 1 of which was a chicken strip tray, with a chicken wrap and bacon wrap for my sides, when I get home and open it, I have the chicken wrap, bacon wrap, and 3 french fries, but no chicken strips, I would not wish this lack of service on my worst enemy read more

Today's review is brought to you by the letter C. We all know that C is for Cookie, and Cookie is for me. C is also for another fun word that I occasionally toss around like confetti, much to the dismay of those around me. But C is perhaps most importantly for Cook Out. C is for Chargrilled perfection. Not all burgers must be cooked to a medium temperature to taste their best. Often you want some of that good char on your meat (C is for Carcinogenic), and I've found no other place that does it as well. C is for Cook Out Style, which is how you should try your burger at least once (add 65 cents), even if you're like me and not a fan of adding other meat to a burger (C is for Chili - especially beefy at Cook Out). On a trip through NC, I introduced a friend from Malaysia to Cook Out and she instantly fell in love with what she thenceforth referred to as The Curry Burger, due to the aromatic flavors from the mustard, turmeric, onion and other spices. Burgers come in 4 sizes, ranging from 1/8 to 1/2 lb. I recommend the Regular. If you're especially hungry, get another Regular instead of the Huge or Large; it tastes better. C is for Chopped Pork BBQ - surprisingly pretty good at this chain. Cook Out started in my hometown of Greensboro, so the BBQ is a Lexington style that it is chopped, rather than pulled or sliced. C is for Corndog, which you can buy here for $1, or add as a side item if you buy a meal (C is for Cook Out Tray - $4 for burger or other sandwich, 2 sides, and a drink). Let me reiterate: Corndog as a side. Their Corndogs are frozen, but have you ever had one that was anything but delicious? C is for Cheese Dog, something I haven't seen offered in many restaurants since the '80s. It's just a hot dog bun filled with cheese and all the hot dog fixin's you'd expect, except for the wiener. C is for Cajun seasoning, an addition you should request on your fries. The cashier will typically not ask whether you want it. Fries at Cook Out are good when they're fresh from the fryer. They don't look like anything special, but they have a perfect crisp shell holding their gooey goodness inside. C is for Coke products, which set Cook Out apart from many down-home NC restaurants, which tend to sell Pepsi. But C is also for Cheerwine, another of NC's great contributions to Western Civilization, proudly served at every Cook Out. Try a Cheerwine float; it's delicious. C is for Creamery. Cook Out has more than 40 milkshakes to help bring the boys to the yard. C is for Caramel Fudge, a flavor I highly recommend, and Chocolate Nut and Chocolate Cherry (also great). A few flavors don't quite work; those with banana are rarely blended enough, resulting in the lower third of the cup being a solid mass incapable of being sucked through a straw. Watermelon and Egg Nog are seasonal flavors you might want to try. Make the drink with your Tray a shake for just $1. C is for Come on in! Over the past few years, Cook Out has expanded beyond offering only drive-thru and walk-up service. This is one of the locations with a dining room. It's decorated in lots of NASCAR crap and plays Jesus rock loudly. It's always filled with local high schoolers, and in a place like Statesville, that means lots of ball caps, cowboy hats, rolled-up sleeves and conversations that sound like the worst rendition of Dueling Banjos ever. Everything looks clean and new inside EXCEPT for the restroom, which looks decades older than the rest of the building and is never clean. This location is a regular stop on my trip between Atlanta and the Triad. On my most recent visit, I got an angry glare from the guy at the table beside mine because I was joyfully lost in the appreciation of my milkshake, sucking every last drop from the cup. Excuse me, Cletus... Apparently my slurping had interrupted the pre-meal exorcism he and his son were performing over their food. C is for Cheap. Cook Out costs a hell of a lot less than a place like Five Guys, and offers much better food. I rarely spend more than $8, including tax, for a huge meal at Cook Out. C is for Cons, of which Cook Out does have a few, unfortunately... C is for Chicken, which you should avoid in pretty much all its forms here. From the nuggets and strips to the chicken breast sandwiches, just skip them because they're nothing to rave about. C is for Cup of Mustard, which is what you get when you ask for that condiment. Cook Out doesn't buy single-serve packs of mustard, so if you want some, you'll be given a 4 oz. Styrofoam cup with lid, with about 1-2 oz. of yellow mustard in it. Wasteful... C is for Christians. Not necessarily a negative in itself, but Cook Out's devout owners occasionally straddle that line between things I couldn't care less about when I choose to give my money to a business and things that make me question whether that money is being used for more good than evil. But, in the end, C is for Cook Out. And Cook Out is, indubitably, for me. Overall, 9/10. read more

Cook Out - 1/4 lb. Burger (mustard, chili, slaw, onion, cheese), Cajun fries, a friggin' corndog & chocolate malt: $7. Eat it, Five Guys. - Fast Food Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

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This Cookout is wonderful. I go once every week or two. Usually invest in one of the Big Double Burger trays with a huge tea. Overall, good food, fast service, and to die for milkshakes. My tip for the newcomers, if you go through the busy drive-thru, check your bag before you leave. Several times I've left and then realized they messed up or forgot part of my food. Once ordered a two hot dog tray and a tray for my girlfriend. The bag had her tray and one of my hotdogs. The teenagers inside had to get a manager because they thought I said I ordered 12 hotdogs. Manager was courteous, we fixed the problem fast and quick. That's all I ask for in a restaurant. Decent food and a reasonable manager. 5/5 read more

For a Cook Out with *inside* seating it is small. We happened to get here when an athletics team bus was here, so seats were hard to come by. The workers were pleasant & efficient with the large crowd. The men's room could only service one person at a time (a urinal & commode in one large room) read more

I was on the return leg of a road trip and saw a billboard for Cook Out on I-40. A short drive up the road I found Cook Out. The drive-thru line was around the building (a good sign). The line inside was short but the dining area was nearly packed. I ordered a Huge burger with grilled onions, hush puppies and a blueberry shake. The wait was only a few minutes and I headed for my car to continue my journey. The burger was one of the best I've had in a long time. The hush puppies were delicious and not too greasy. The shake was fantastic! Next time I'm in the area I'm definitely putting Cook Out on my MUST VISIT list. read more