I cannot explain how amazing the food and the service is, especially by Liz the manager. She was an absolute all star and so hospitable. I represent some of the highest regarded franchises and this Cookout stood out above all else. Would strongly recommend. read more

It is what it is. Subpar fast food at its best. The staff could care less. Lots of different options to choose from though

Ordered from the walk up window and drove off to my hotel. When I arrived they had forgotten a few things. My fault for not checking before I left. Tried calling and the number listed is corporate and no answer. Drove back and got what they forgot but didn't even offer anything for my time and that was disappointing read more

The best BBQ I have eaten in 20 years. Delivery was fast. The coleslaw, hushpuppies and fries were excellent. I will eat here in the future, many times. read more

It's cookout so what do you expect. I thought it was fruity standard for a cookout I ended up getting a burger and a cheer wine drink. They have plenty of parking. Their drive-thru is a little bit confusing however. The price is pretty good given the quality of food I would come here again if I wanted to and was in the area read more

As of March 2024 this Cook Out has got the best grill masters. A1 chicken, in a world with a lack of fast grilled chicken. Great stop off the exit for travelers or a cheap meal for college students, whichever it doesn't miss. read more

Cook out burgers are awesome! But this location in Cookeville was not as good. My burger patties were black blocks - I had to return them. Once they redid them, other ingredients were missing. I'll be back to others! Rebel review: 3 read more

Great food and customer service I recommend to anyone in the area! I was surprised by the quality and the price. Will be back.

Service is slow, and the food comes out cold half of the time. I used to go once a week but do not want to suffer through their food anymore. read more

The onion rings were so crispy and you could tell the shakes were homemade. Plus it was supper cheap for four meals and four shakes. I was very impressed. read more

Much better than a chain burger. Plenty of food for the price. Shakes were really good. Service was great. Our family liked it. Only critique would be some of the fried food was a little on the overdone side. read more

I love their shakes and the hush puppies. I stop by this Cook Out location any time I am in Cookeville. They make great shakes. I could eat a couple dozen of the hush puppies. read more

I'm only giving 1 star so I can review, I am super disappointed with my food. I ordered the tray with 2 hotdogs and 2 chicken quesadillas, I asked for onions,pickles,cheese, ketchup and mustard on my hotdogs, I get home and there is NOTHING on them. My 2 chicken quesadillas had no chicken in them, just cheese. My boyfriend ordered the tray with a chicken sandwich with fries and chicken nuggets, they put 1 chicken nugget and 5 French fries in his container! The food was also cold and just not very good. read more

The two stars are mainly for the cost. 10$ for two plates. Fries are really salty. Chicken tenders taste very similar to McDonald's chicken nuggets. They were heavily breaded with very little meat. And the chicken quesadilla was mostly tortilla. Very little filling in the quesadilla. BBQ sauce was okay. It was more on the sweet side. Which saved the whole meal for me. Quick cheap food for on the go. read more

Cook Out - Chicken tenders, fries & chkn quesadilla - American Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

So I actually heard about this place on a Facebook video & I was super excited to try it since I was traveling to the east coast. The menu is a bit hard to understand (for a fast food place) the shakes were a bit to thick but the taste was awesome. The BBQ plate was okay . They didn't really add sauce so it was pretty dry towards the end. Fries & hush puppies were actually really good. The burger was comparable to a McDonald's one. The onions were still a bit raw to be on the burger. The quesadilla was sad... but since that's not their main dish then I understand. Over all it was okay & I would most likely come back but if a Wendy's or Burger King was across the street I would probably choose that. Food was a bit blan . Staff was pretty nice read more

No inside, just a drive or walk up. The staff was friendly and worked pretty quickly. Food was made fresh and the milkshakes were very good. The outside was clean and free of debris. read more

the workers are really nice and the food is pretty good for being so cheap! i always get the trap with chicken quesadillas and fries.

i got 2 orders of onion rings and got TWO AND A HALF onion rings. i would hate to see what one order is. i don't even want to give them 1 star they don't deserve any. i ordered a sweet tea & they didn't even give it to me. the boy was very pushy and rude. read more

Cook Out - two and a half onion rings. - American Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

I want to come in. I'd like to see what girl hides behind the stainless steel. Medical grade. My Cajun fry parade. In my mind I see her nugget struggle. Nugget train runs 24/7 with no stops. I want to ride this train. Take me to the back girl. Cheerwine #wetime could by our new #metime. Slide the glass back. I won't attack. Food was dope Kel read more

I stopped by this Cook Out on my way to Oregon. Dad and I were looking for a restaurant that I can't get on the West Coast and we found my favorite. The staff was very friendly. There was a walk up area that was safe and clean and we were greeted right away. The staff was very understanding with my medical limitations adult the moment and that my dog was with me. Food came out hot, fresh and as ordered. That doesn't always happen at a Cook Out and I have had 100's of Cook Out Tray's over the years. When we were about to leave I asked if I could get a refill on my tea and they told me no problem and took care of it! Great food, staff and service! Highly recommend going! read more

Amazing food for a cheap price made as you order great burgers and awesome barbecue sandwiches.

In Cookeville for business at TN Tech University traveling from Tampa,FL. Locals told me about this place and after reading reviews stopped by to check it out. The service is quick, cheap to eat and food served hot...not too shabby. They have the "Cook Out Tray" where you choose an item, 2 sides or double up and beverage. I got 3 chicken/cheese Quesadillas, fries, large tea and added hush puppies (must) for $6.53. Sitting here eating you can see the crowd it draws to the walk up and drive through. I look forward to returning again and trying other items on the menu. Overall, very satisfied...ideal for college students for low cost food items. read more

Cook Out - Walk up Counter - American Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Before you come in wheeling off the interstate, you should understand that they do NOT have a public bathroom. The sweet girl at the window suggested we go to the Wine and Liquor store across the street and us their bathroom. read more

Twice I have asked for a Cajun chicken sandwich and they keep giving me the wrong thing! Then got super rude when I asked for no tomatoes! I'm pissed and want my Cajun chicken sandwich. read more

Honestly I do like this place but the last few times I've been my food has assembled poorly, I'm not one to complain and the times my food was like this I dealt with it cause it's food and it all eats the same way but when I ask for something off of it and it's still on there, it gets on my nerves but I get over it because it's just food but if you can't even get a hold of them because the do not have a phone number, it's unprofessional and ridiculous. read more

Cook Out - No onions, guess when got some onions - American Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

ok who doesnt like cookout. im staring at all these subpar reviews. how do you give this less than 5 stars?! A. it has bomb A food for cheap A prices. $5 for a cookout tray. you can literally do quesadilla with a side of quesadilla. my favs: cheeseburger, hush puppies, and fries. sub the sweet tea for a shake. B. it has 2 drive through lanes easy in and out, kind of confusing (dont block the other lane if you're using the outside drive through lane!) C. it has a walk up window D. AMAZING drink choices / shake choices! my favs: coke float and the oreo mint shake. things i would change about it: put in some outdoor seating! read more

3 stars go to the cajun fries. Asked to sample Cheerwine. She shot me down. Guess the cups only work for paying customers... oh wait.

Cook out was so good !!! I got the barbque pork sandwich and the hush puppies so glad I tried this place. I'd highly recommend.

So, I was hoping for a great fast-food burger joint, but I was disappointed. I got fries, a double cheeseburger and a large soft drink. The fries were a little over cooked, the hamburger patties were smaller then McDonald's patties and over cooked, they didn't put cheese on it and the large drink, wasn't very big. Since it is relatively new, I will go back and try other things. I have high hopes for their milkshakes. On a good note, if you love Mr. Pibb, which I do, they have it. read more

Always fast, always great fries. This place has everything you can think of that will contribute to diabetes.

The food is really good. I've had it a couple of times. The last time we went was not a good experience. It was my first time ordering and I apparently didn't do it the way I was supposed to. The guy who was taking my order was really rude about my misunderstanding. I said we were leaving and when we pulled up to the window I asked to speak to the manager. I explained what happened and said we were leaving. The manager said okay and that he was sorry, but as he was turning around from the window my wife saw him roll his eyes. I probably won't go back because their customer service is horrible. read more

I would give it no stars if it let me. This restaurant charged me TWICE for one meal. And I have the proof. I'm so angry about this. They lost a customer. read more

Ordered the chicken strip combo and received a chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato and mayo. Definitely, not what I ordered. I asked the cashier to just cancel my order and refund my money. Instead, the cashier gave me back $10 from his pocket. Good cashier, the place needs help getting orders correct. I probably won't be back since there are enough choices in the area. read more

I'll update my review as they must have fired the idiots that were making all the mistakes as it has improved a great deal. For a cheap to go meal I do like Cookout when the employees manage to do the orders correct! The shakes are very good as well for only a $1 add. read more

This fast food burger place truly give you a burger that tastes like it was cooked on the grill outside. This is a drive-thru or walk up only concept. The menu is somewhat confusing and the service could improve, but you can't beat it for the price. You get burger/chicken with 2 sides and a drink or shake for only $5. The sides are very small though and didn't like the take out styrofoam container. The burger is better than a typical fast food burger. I would stop by again when I'm in the mood for a burger. read more

I've gone twice now, and both times I have been satisfied. I got the hushpuppies, coleslaw, and cheeseburger the latest time, and they were all amazing. Only complaint is the small sides (you get barely any coleslaw). The shakes are amazing. Will definitely go back when my burger craving returns. read more

I give this place 4 stars for two reasons.....the prices and the cheesecake. The cheesecake is as good as any I've had, even in sit-down restaurants; and it comes at an excellent price ($1.99) plus a variety of choices for toppings. I'm partial to the strawberry topping. Their shakes are very good, as well with a large selection of flavors. As for the other food....well, to me it's a shade over average; but I feel preference in burgers and fries is a personal taste kind of thing, like how some people love Sonic or McDonald's and others can't stand them. The hot dogs are good, and they have a chili you can order to put on them that's essentially just chili flavored ground beef (is this Coney Island style? I'm not sure); but I like that on a hot dog (not so much by itself). I also like that you can get a burger or hot dog and add a bacon wrap or quesadilla as a side with a drink, and all for $5.00. You can't beat that. read more

Great food for a good price. Not as greasy as most places in town and the milkshakes were amazing they had lots of favors to choose from. Definitely going to be my go to burger place in town. read more

Cookout is a good go to when your in a hurry and too expensive. The cookout platter is a good choice. I got the spicy chicken, fries, and coleslaw. Not much coleslaw but that was alright. Milk shakes are great there!! Only thing is there's no where to go sit down once you get your food. It was our first visit so I'm not sure if all the restaurants are like that. Will be back though! read more

This place is amazing. First of all it gives you great food at an amazing price. Second of all it is open until 3:00 AM which is a plus for college students who get done studying at 2:00 AM and are hungry and have nowhere else to go. Additionally, most of the workers are really friendly and it makes for a good experience. Cookout has been nothing but a blessing to me ever since I started college read more