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    Cook Out

    2.6 (130 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food, Hot Dogs
    Open • 10:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    COOK OUT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Hotdog  with fries
    Patricia A.

    When you need a late night meal and everything else is closed, where do you go? Cook Out is always open late and they have very low prices that won't break the bank. Customer service is greatly appreciated and employees are very patient while you decide what to order. Food is flavorful and satisfying. Hotdogs are only $1.99, wow, what a great price. Ordered the pulled pork platter and it hit the spot. I was amazed at the huge amount of flavors that they had for milkshakes. Tried the pineapple and it was so good, also tried the blueberry and it was delicious.

    Burnt hush puppy :(
    L S.

    It's yummy! It's cookout! However today, the day after Thanksgiving in 2025 someone or something burnt the heck out of all the food. Happy holidays and please cook our food a little less so we can taste that yummy cookout flavor more.

    Cookout tray - big double burger with Cajun fries and onion rings

    I haven't had Cook Out in YEARS and we got a craving for it last night. I ordered a tray (of course) with a big double burger, onion rings, and cajun fries. The burger wasn't big and it definitely wasn't a double... it was very clearly a single small burger. They also forgot to add the condiments I asked for. The onion rings and cajun fries are just how I remember them. My husband's milkshake was full of little pieces of ice which was off putting to the otherwise creamy milkshake texture. Not sure what was going on at this location but it wasn't the best experience I've ever had. I understand this is fast food but it missed the mark for us.

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    Cristina R.

    Not sure why the reviews are so low, but our experience was pretty good! Upon arriving at the drive-through, we were the second car in line to order. When we got up to the speaker, we were asked to wait a few minutes, and then again we waited in line to get to the pick-up window, where we paid and got our food. I'd estimate it took about 15 minutes total, which is a while if you're expecting fast food. So it's helpful to know that you should arrive with plenty of time. Also, they don't take AmEx. Food is tasty and very affordable. We ordered a Double Tasty burger tray with cajun fries & chicken nuggets as sides, plus a Coke and an a la carte Peach Cobbler milkshake. The burger was a good size, tasted very fresh, and came with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese. Although the side of chicken nuggets were only three nuggets, they were yummy and went well with the Cookout sauce. Cajun fries were plentiful - and plenty salty. Watch out if you're watching your sodium intake. Coke cup was FULL of ice, so I recommend asking for light ice so that you have more drink to enjoy. The Peach Cobbler shake was super delicious and tasted like summer. I'd happily get this again and can't wait to try more flavors! There were bigger chunks of peach and cobbler crunchies in the shake, so having a spoon in addition to the straw is helpful. Overall a solid option that I'll definitely check out again!

    BBQ Sandwich tray with fries and nuggets
    Jenita M.

    Friendly-caring staff. Meals made hot and ready. I enjoy coming up with milkshake concoctions here. The price is fair. My favorite is the pulled BBQ sandwiches. I always make it a tray with nuggets and fries with bbq sauce. Can't get no better. The hot dogs are good too. Perhaps better than the burgers. It neat this location has a dine in area much like the Matthews location.

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    Joel J.

    The food was good, served hot and tasty. The service was okay, worker wasn't super kind and friendly but he didn't come off as rude or anything so it was chill. Overall, a good location, it's quiet and the food is given to you fairly fast even with a long drive thru line. Ps. The location plays a Christian Radio all the time, if that's an issue for you.

    Heather B.

    Very fast service despite two really long lines! Ordered a bbq sandwich tray and a shake. You can't beat $7 for dinner and a shake. Sandwich was good. The fries were ok, hush puppies were good. The shake was not very good, didn't finish it. Impressed with service. I'd come here again but try different sides and skip the shake! Convenient location.

    Never Again!

    The worst fast food experience ever! Ordered a BLT plate with Onion Rings and Hushpuppies. Sandwich had no tomatoes, a very sad piece of lettuce. Hushpuppies and Onion Rings are RAW!! NEVER AGAIN! Stay away the 29 Parkway location in Concord!

    Krystle M.

    This cookout is walking distance from the Atrium Health hospital. My sister was having surgery and we decided to grab some goodies for our waiting room stent. I actually drove over. There is only one drive thru line unlike other locations who have the 2. The line is very quick. The menu is the normal cookout menu. The cheese bite we order were kinda lukewarm while the chicken nuggets were fresh out the grease. Overall the experience was good. I have no complaints. Will definitely be back to this location. Cookout 10645 Park Rd Charlotte, NC 28210 September 4, 2019 11:15am

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    Had a craving for a milkshake it was thick and had lots of flavor. I love that they are open late and have such a variety of food.

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    Food was cold I asked for Cajun fries the gave me regular plus the fries were cold and soft.

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    What's the best milkshake at cook out?

    My fav is the Heath Bar

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