I have heard about this place on youtube so many times and was hoping to go when I went to the south. I didn't know or think that Cook Out was in Atlanta until we were driving past a place and they didn't have parking so my friend suggested Cook Out. I was so excited. When we walked in it was a bit overwhelming because of the many varieties and options they have. When we walked up to the counter the lady greeted us and gave us the run down of how to order. The inside looked like the average fast food place. Only thing I could say was the floors were very slippery. I ordered the tray with a Cheeseburger with onions and mayo, Cajun fries, white cheddar bites, chicken nuggets and a drink. The Cheeseburger was very good and made how I asked, The fries were good with the seasoning on it. The White Cheddar Bites were my favorite and I could have gotten 7 more of those. The Chicken nuggets werent my favorite at all. Overal I am a huge fan of Cook Out now. The pricing blew me away as it was so affordable. I will be going back to Cook Out when I go to another southern state as I have to have my White cheddar Bites again. read more

Cook Out - Fast Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Need late night eats? This is the spot. Line might be long but it moves fast. Simple afterclub food. I highly recommend looking at an online menu before walking/ driving up to order as the options can be overwhelming at first, but once you know what you like its nothing. My go to: Tray with burger w cheese 2 quesadillas and a cherrwine float. Does the job every time! read more

A fast food place I was kind of impressed by. I have a friend that eats it often in Raleigh so I wanted to try it in Atlanta. I got a tray with a cheeseburger with fries and onion rings. I'm not sure what I was expecting but it really blew my mind just how good that burger was. I think it was chargrilled. I ordered inside but they have a drive thru as well. The cashier answered all my questions and corrected my order when I got it wrong trying to understand what a "tray" was. Very fast service and well drinks. A TON of shake options. There are tables to sit at inside. The only fast food I eat is Wendy's, Chic-fil-A, and Zaxby's. Most others make me sick. Feels good I can add Cook Out to the list when I want a quick and easy cheap eat. My meal was $9 with a drink. I tried some cherry drink they had which wasn't bad either. I'll be going back for sure. And a major plus they close at 4am! read more

Quesadillas were exactly what I needed! Service was cool. The ambience is more quiet than I remember through the day, but always busy at night! read more

EVERY item ordered was delicious on 1/16/26!! Servers were friendly. Chef came out to ck and the pulled pork, corn dog, onions rings, slaw a d fries were a surely fresh a d so, so tasty!!!!!! I am usually pucky...loved this place, today!!!! read more

Went through the drive thru after a late night. I had a big double burger with French fries it was good. The lines were long took quite some time to get the order. But food was hot and tasty, read more

this was the worst late night staff I have ever encountered. rude. inappropriate behavior and langauge absolutey unacceptable for a customer service representative read more

Didn't realize until we were almost done with our meal that they had apparently put the hot fried food directly from frier into the tray which burned marks/holes into the tray. That's definitely a health hazard read more

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Slaw Dogs were excellent. Burgers had a charred taste we loved . Thick shakes . Fast moving double lanes .

The shake machine is never down. Actually go to any Cook Out location and ask for the Tyler Perry Meal deal: a 2 hamburger quesadilla tray, with cheese bites and chicken nuggets & a Strawberry cheesecake shake. Thank me later by going to your local movie theater and attending any of my film screenings on opening day. read more

I love cookout. I love their burgers and their prices.. fast friendly service. Also, their strawberry milkshake is one of my favorites.. highly recommend this place if you've never tried it. read more

My family and I came here after seeing The Black Nativity at Georgia Tech. Excellent stage play! I am from Florida and have heard of Cook Out but never been. The line was long, but moved quickly. I had a grilled chicken sandwich which was so good! My cousin got a tray and I had some of her chicken nuggets and hushpuppies. They did not disappoint. read more

Although the food was a great price. The service and staff were rude and the restaurant was disgustingly dirty. We arrived at 8:45. Ordered and even cleaned our own table to sit down. As they called our number we were told we had to take the food to go. We were not allowed to sit inside. Now mind you the same person who took our order & watched us clean the table without saying a word is the one to give us the food and told us we couldn't stay. We had a party or 8 trying to sit in the car and eat. It was ridiculous. read more

On vacation & heard of this place from a friend of a friend. The experience was above and beyond what I expected. The menu was a little confusing and took a minute to look through. The staff was patient and didn't rush. There was no line inside. We ordered and the girl at the front (I think her name was Deasia) was so kind and down to earth. She brought us our order and shakes & really made the experience next level. The food and shakes were very tasty (& came out fast!). The music was the perfect volume and played a nice mix of pop/country. I'm only in Atlanta for 2 nights - and will probably make a special stop to eat here again. read more

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The real shake shack! Apparently this is the spot late at night in Atlanta. When we stopped by after a show, the cars were pulling up non-stop on a Friday around 10 pm. I was cautioned against getting food here, but if I wanted something sweet, the Cook Out Creamery is where it's at. They got all the typical chocolate, vanilla, strawberry flavors plus things like Walnut, Orange Push-Up, Peach Cobbler, Peanut Butter Fudge, Banana Fudge, and Banana Pudding. I got a Banana Pudding shake and for $3 it tasted just like banana pudding in a cup. To me Cook Out is like Sonics with no marketing budget but I can see how a no frills menu with burgers, hot dogs, quesadillas, and shakes has its appeal, especially when it's open late at night. Definitely coming back for the shakes... maybe some burgers, nuggets, and hush puppies next time too! read more

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Great late night burger! Drive through had a long line, but it moved faster than any chain drive though I've been to. They had workers directing traffic and taking your order in person, almost like a bellhop read more

Now this has been one of the consistent cookouts I have been too! The food is always on point and the energy is much better than the other ones. read more

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The food was honestly quite delicious. The customer service was off the chain and I had no complaints.

The food was delicious and served hot. But the line was ridiculously long and the service was beyond terrible. I didn't get to see the inside because it was close. But the outside grounds are well keep. read more

I have waited in line over 45 min here before at night absolutely horrific... just went during the day with no wait and everything on my order is wrong and missing... do better cookout read more

I don't know what people have against cookout, I have no idea but I love it. It tastes just like somebody going to a barbecue. There's nothing fancy but it gets the job done, just simple tasting burgers. I do like the Cheddar bites, and chicken sandwiches are good too (that Cajun chicken got some flavor to it). Always wished I live near one but I know I will be there all the time if I did lol. read more

A large amount of food for a good price.... Not gourmet and not very healthy but it will do in a pinch.... Especially when road tripping.

I have to acknowledge Bjornna J. she took my order, collected payment, and gave me my food. I will say she was the first person who actually asked, "How are you doing?" As I approached the drive thru window. 5 stars for this visit, Thank you for this! read more

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This is the closest Cook Out to my old apartment back in college so when I went back to visit, I made sure I get some as well. Still the same great taste for very cheap price. I brought my fiancé here so he can have a taste of some of the things I love back in college and it really took me back. Good times! read more

Cook Out - Fast Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

the second line to order was taking forever. normally this isn't a problem and i don't go out of my way to complain, however, when it was our time to order the person who took it was extremely rude. she acted like everything we said was stupid. she had a stank ass attitude about anything that came out of our mouth and gave us some long side eyes. we just want our food. it's late. why are you going to be taking orders of you're going to have an attitude and take forever. read more

Typical fast food joint. All the food taste good and it's cheap. The service is awful but what can you expect from a fast food restaurant. The quesadillas and the burgers are my favorite plus being able to get an ice cream also helps. The onion rings are much better than the fries, especially if you're getting it to go. You're able to get a great variety of food for a pretty good price. Definitely a bang for your buck type of place. read more

Came here last night with my old college pals and ordered 2 chicken strip trays with Cajun fries, a chicken quesadilla and the new peppermint milkshake. The red hair lady with a tattoo on her neck, I think it was a butterfly was so nice. She was so welcoming and even though it was busy, we got great service. The way she acted, you could've thought we were the only ones there. I could tell she cared about others and was ca under pressure. Food was good too, love the milkshake. Good job cookout read more

I love a good Cook Out hot dog and the ones here are just as good as I remember them growing up (unlike other restaurant food I've revisited from my youth). When it comes to fast food, Cook Out has almost always been enjoyable to me. This Cook Out on Northside Dr was the chain's second location in Atlanta (Moreland Ave was the first). It opened December 2014. In December 2015, a Chick-fil-A opened next door. These stores, along with the nearby longstanding Krystal, Burger King, McDonald's, and Five Guys, are making sure there is no shortage of fast food near Atlantic Station, Georgia Tech, and Westside. They're all within about a quarter-mile of each other on the same street. For those that don't know, Cook Out started in Greensboro, North Carolina (coincidentally, the city next to the city where I was born and raised). I had my fair share of Cook Out burgers, hot dogs, onion rings, and milkshakes in high school from various Cook Out locations in the Piedmont Triad (mostly, in High Point and Winston-Salem). The chopped pork BBQ and coleslaw they serve is considered Carolina-style. The Cook Out stores that started opening in Georgia in 2014 look nothing like the Cook Out stores I frequented in North Carolina in the late 90s. The new ones are bigger and look a lot "nicer," though they do have some sort of weird log cabin thing going on inside. Since this particular store is close to Tech, they've got GT flags up on the walls. Go Jackets! This Cook Out seems to be consistently busy, no matter what time of day. They've planned this location out well. There's adequate parking, seating for about 50 inside (guesstimate), and a double drive-thru. Unlike other Cook Outs, there's no outdoor seating here. The food is cheap. You can get a $4.99 tray which includes a main item (e.g. a burger, two hot dogs, chicken strips, etc.), two sides, and a drink. A la carte, no single item costs more than $3.99. Along with the aforementioned burgers, hot dogs, and chicken strips, Cook Out also sells chicken sandwiches and wraps, chopped pork BBQ on a sandwich or a plate, chicken nuggets, corn dogs, quesadillas, and more. They have 40 different milkshake flavors (including special seasonal flavors like watermelon and eggnog) as well as Coke and Cheerwine floats. Yes, they serve Cheerwine and it's available on tap at the fountain machines. Oh, and there are bible verses printed on the cups. I was wondering if that would carry over to Georgia. Looks like Cook Out and Chick-fil-A will get along just fine. I'm a fan of the "Cook Out Style" hot dog ($1.85) which comes with homemade chili and slaw, mustard, and chopped onion. Those same ingredients apply to the Cook Out Style burger as well. It's just delicious. Comfort food, I guess you could say. It's sloppy and messy to eat, but every bite is satisfying from the soft bun to the smoky chili. The chopped pork BBQ sandwich ($2.99) is tasty too. All burgers and sandwiches are compactly wrapped in foil. When you unwrap them, they'll be mushed, but they still taste good. I like Cook Out's flavorful chopped slaw (which comes on the BBQ sandwich). The pork is moist and savory. The burgers overshadow the BBQ sandwich, which I think is Cook Out's most underrated item. Sides are par for the course. Fries, onion rings, hush puppies... it's all deep-fried junk food. I usually go for the onion rings or hush puppies. They're not bad. I once tried the fries with chili and cheese and they're about what you'd expect. I think the fries taste best with Cajun seasoning. Try it. The milkshakes ($2.79) are wonderful. They are smooth, creamy, and not too thick nor dense, which I like. You can't go wrong with a classic vanilla, chocolate chip mint, or Oreo shake. They have other interesting flavors like banana pudding, cappuccino, Hi-C punch, peach cobbler, orange push-up, chocolate cobbler, and different cheesecake flavors. Service is fine. Whether dining in or taking out, all food is served in sturdy Cook Out-branded styrofoam containers. read more

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Worst customer service I've ever had at a cookout. No please, no thank you, no nothing. "Whatchu want?" Excuse me? "You need your change? Cuz we ain't got it." Yes, I want to only pay what I owe. Ridiculous. If this was my first visit to a cookout, it would definitely be my last. Soggy onion rings and a measly helping of them at that. Bless your hearts, try harder. read more

The food is real good at a low price. Everytime I go it's like it the first time. I'm from Houston but go I everytime I'm in Atlanta. It's obvious you guys take y'all's time &it highly appreciated & recommend... read more

Be sure to check your order, prior to leaving the drive thru window. A simple order of Cajun seasoned cheese fries can't even be done correctly. On a positive note, the cashier taking the order(s) was very friendly. read more

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Only eat this if you're starving or drunk. Slop! The quality of food here is equivalent to dollar store dog food . read more

Food is cheap and good but the staff at this location is absolutely horrible!! Absolute garbage, always having a poor attitude and messing up my food from time to time. I come here all the time and always order the same thing tenders w/cajun fries and cheddar cheese bites but somehow, especially today, instead of fries they put fucking onion rings! Sick of it, because it has happened multiple times. I continue to go here cuz of the food and prices but I warn people who come here, don't expect anything from any of employees there. They all suck! read more

Ever since my first Cook-Out experience, I can't say I've been disappointed much. Yes, it is not the best fast food I've ever had in the world. But if I had to compare it to most fast food chains in the Atlanta area, it's definitely one I would prefer. Late night snacking does have me craving the oddest things, like a corn dog, hush puppies or a Cheerwine float. Where else can you find Cheerwine in the fountain beverage machine?? It was around 10/11 PM, and this place was hopping on a Monday night. Location is key - this is super close to Georgia Tech. I love their combo options: an entree, two sides and a drink or Cheerwine float for $5. WHAT. It's too much for me to eat in one sitting, especially if I'm just late night snacking. There was a slight wait because of how busy it was. I was actually starting to get antsy while waiting for my fried indulgences. But when that corn dog came out? Best. Night. Ever. read more

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Man this is the best Cook Out I've ever had! The food was hot and fresh. Great service and great cooking!

Freshest of the fast food. Customized Burger, 'Dilla and some nuggets. Lovely late night, cheap meal

Fresh great food. Service was amazing I believe the guy taking orders in the drive through was name CJ he's very knowledgeable and doesn't rush you. He deserves a raise for exceptional service. Thank you just made my appetite better read more

I FOUND A NAIL AND HAIR IN MY SHAKE. My brother went there with his friends just now and I asked for a shake when I opened it I mixed it around and saw the hair and nail. I had already drank some so I washed my mouth with water and threw it away immediately. What the hell is wrong with that place. I hope whoever did that gets fired. read more

Cookout is a fast food chain restaurant that offers a tray including 2 sides and a drink for only $4.99. The menu is very extensive. You can choose from so many options. Burgers, quesadillas, hot dogs, corn dogs, chicken nuggets... What's very special from this chain is that the burgers have a very homemade taste. All the food is very fresh, and very tasty. This location was very dirty the time I visited, but again it was a Friday night and it was packed so I get it. Everyone seemed to be very tired. Hours of operation: 10:30 AM to 4 AM everyday ESPAÑOL Cookout es un restaurante de cadena de comida rápida que ofrece una bandeja que incluye 2 lados y una bebida por solo $ 4.99. El menú es muy extenso. Puedes elegir entre tantas opciones. Hamburguesas, quesadillas, hot dogs, corn dogs, nuggets de pollo ... Lo que es muy especial de esta cadena es que las hamburguesas tienen un sabor muy casero. Toda la comida es muy fresca y muy sabrosa. Esta ubicación estaba muy sucia la vez que la visité, pero de nuevo fue una noche de viernes y estaba llena, así que lo entiendo. Todos parecían estar muy cansados. Horas de operación: 10:30 AM a 4 AM todos los días read more

We were visiting Atlanta our flight came in late and we were starving. We were staying near the aquarium and needed a place that was open at midnight. We went driving a bit and everything was closed then we came across Cook Out. There was a huge line so we figured we would give it a try. Talk about a great surprise, first off the prices... coming from California the prices were shocking to say the least... very affordable and a TON of food for your dollar. The 2 lines moved quickly considering how busy it was and the food was better then your average fast food, especially the hotdogs. Definently on our radar for the rest of the trip. read more

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