Cookout is always good for a quick food need. Their milkshakes are always great. The service is quick and friendly. This is a take and go place there is no seating! My only downside is that yall got rid of the bbq plate that was my favorite! read more

I love a good Cookout tray and this location didn't disappoint! I got a big double burger tray with 2 cajun chicken wraps and unsweetened tea. Everything came out as ordered and tasted great. Service was friendly. It took a while for my food to come out, but I was there at peak lunch rush so I expected as much. read more

Cook Out - Big Double Burger with Cheese - January 2026 - Fast Food Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Cook Out really handed me a milkshake that felt like a personal attack. Looked promising, tasted like melted ice with commitment issues. Not thick, not cold--just dairy-flavored disappointment. Didn't order a milkshake, ordered happiness... and got betrayal instead. Some bullshit fr read more

I have been going to this cookout since 2005 and in the past year the service takes 10 mi when their business is slow and the order is always wrong because they hire only people who speak a few words of English. so if you don't speak spanish, you'll have a headache trying to order anything and having the order taken correctly. read more

Heck YEAH! I love the milkshakes of course so many flavors and toppings. The hot dog with chili and let's not forget about the fresh grilled hamburgers read more

I came in on my break from my job to grab some fast to eat I order clearly chicken strips tray with double Cajun fries extra extra seasoning on it a coke and a huge burger I don't know if it was them talking or not paying attention for playing around but I end up getting chicken nuggets instead of chicken strips it may be my last time coming to this location is always something with this location all the time getting the order wrong and not paying attention read more

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

No attention to detail among the employees. A third of the time they get your order wrong. I usually order a huge burger and I tell them a hugggggggh burger but they still get it wrong and give me a smaller burger. Don't waste your time or money here. The employees are only there to make a buck and get by with doing the least amount of work possible. read more

The staff was very nice and took our orders quickly. The food was just not good. it seemed like low quality ingredients. I honestly would rather go to the golden arches if you're just gabbing a burger. It seems like there is a cult following for this place, but after trying two of the burgers, I won't go out of my way to go here again. But the staff was really nice. read more

If you have a late night craving, expect a long line! You can opt out and walk over to the window to place your order, that may be the best option if you are "hangry". To be honest, the wait in line may look long with 5-6 cars in front of you but it moves fairly quick. It was around midnight but the person taking my order was very kind. She greeted me and even told me to have a goodnight. I really appreciate the small details like that. The food was fresh and made to order. I could tell because the onion rings left some marks in my plastic takeout box. The burger was fresh as well. read more

I specifically asked for a chicken cheddar style tray WHY, bc I don't EAT BEEF and what did they give me BEEF. I said it clear as day CHICKEN CHEDDAR STYLE TRAY W NUGGETS AND FRIES. Not to mention this is my cheat day. I'm from Raleigh and I'm in durham so I'm on the way home on the hwy driving up the road and go to eat my tray, nuggets first then fries so they won't be cold which sucked btw so then I opened my sandwich by the time I got to close to 540 and took a bite and it was BEEF! Spit everywhere. I understand it's late at night and they are trying to get peoples through the line but seriously this is why I don't eat fast food. Can't ever get NOTHING RIGHT! Whole tray out the window read more

I order a milk shake today and when I hit home the milk shake had crackers in it. I will never go to this location again!

I frequent this restaurant. However, after my last experience, I will not. I witness the cashier receive a drink from a customer and give it to another customer. The customer returned the drink stating it was not an Arnold Palmer. The cashier did not throw this drink out, he placed it at the register. The cashier made another Arnold Palmer and gave it to the second customer. The cashier later took the returned drink, poured some out and used the rest to fulfill an order. This made me not want to ever use fast food ever again. Disgusting practices!! read more

This particular cook out has been horrible the last several times. I absolutely love Cook Out. I brag about them all over country and will defend that it's the best value in the triangle. With that said, the one on Roxboro St cannot get my order right. There is always something missing or wrong. The food is cooked sub-par. The milkshakes are so milky that all the ingredients fall to the bottom and makes it too inconsistent to enjoy. I don't know if it's the management or what but I do hope that they are able to pull it together soon. You have six months to get it right before I'll be back in the area and to get a better review read more

Cook Out always offers reliably reasonably tasty fast food, and this location is not much different than the one I find myself most frequenting in Raleigh. The drive through was a bit congested, but once it was our turn we contributed to the congestion by hemming & hawing over the menu. The staff was really patient though, and I was happy with the quarter-pounder I ordered. My only nit is that the bun was noticeably cold (like out of the fridge cold); shame they don't toast 'em up a bit. We got the fries with the cajun seasoning -- I didn't think they were remarkably better than ordinary fries; the seasoning isn't all that great, I guess. Of course the milkshakes are the real highlight -- with what must be 50 to choose from, there's a flavor for everyone. Phil & I agreed to split the banana fudge, and I think it's one of my faves so far! read more

Late night food in all its glory. Burgers, fries, milkshakes... all super cheap! (I didn't know it was possible to profitably sell a BLT for $.99) If in doubt, go for a milkshake! I split a peach cobbler milkshake with a friend and I was surprised that they put real cobbler and peach bits in there. Super yummy. read more

My siblings and I had high hopes for the burgers here, but were pretty freaked out by the salty concoction we were handed. The shakes on the other hand are amazing. Our goal is to try all of them. Some pacing might be in order. The shakes I keep dreaming about are Blueberry Cheesecake. This bad boy is smooth, creamy and delicious. The Orange Dreamsicle is like drinking a push-up pop. I think there are 40 flavors or so. We are at six. Thirty six to go! read more

Drunk food at 3 in the afternoon on a saturday is ALWAYS a good idea. Especially when it involves cherrywine. And hushpuppies. And a $15 tab for 5 people. Awesome. The fudge banana shake - yes please! The crispy chicken sandwich definitely beat out the grilled chicken sandwich. And the onion rings were pretty decent as well. Yes, if there was any place to have mid-afternoon drunk food, Cook Out would have to be the place. read more

Don't go anywhere else for dessert. Milkshakes from Cook Out will solve all your problems. Besides the amazing banana pudding shake, Cook Out does profit sharing and treats its employees right. What's not to like about that. read more

I've been attending this cookout for a while. It's a busy area. Don't expect to pull up, order and get your food quick. However, I've never had anything wrong with my food. In addition, the employees could have better attitudes. If the attitudes improve, it'll be 10x better. read more

Wife and I just haven't been impressed with this place. We have gone a few times thinking it would be better...but only to be disappointed. The shakes are pretty good but would rather have Goodberries Shakes. I love burgers...call me Wimpy from Popeye, but this one left a lot to be desired. Burger was small and not much to it. "Where's the beef?" Service here isn't stellar. I mean..it is a drive through...I'm not asking for much. Just a smile...even if it is fake :) read more

Worst location in North Carolina. Order accuracy is not existent along with the customer service and owner. Just one big circus collecting your money. Reviews don't matter to them either, just posting so others know what lies ahead if they dare. read more

I must have gained 10 pounds in college from Cook Out milkshakes alone. They are to die for, and being somewhat of a dessert addict, I ate them regularly. (I say "eat" because Cook Out milkshakes are hardly drinkable, resembling as they do a giant, way better version of the DQ blizzard.) My stalwart regulars were Banana Pudding (banana with nilla wafers mixed in) and Chocolate Cherry (chocolate with, well, cherries mixed in). The food is blah in my opinion, but hey, it's hella cheap and offered late! I usually went for the BBQ sandwich (actually quite good) with slaw and cajun fries. Just to be perfectly clear - Cook Out is a walk up or drive through institution only. It's great for a late night food run, but plan to bring the goodies back home or eat them in the parking lot. I don't live in Durham anymore, but when I dream of the Land of the Pines, a Cook Out milkshake is usually involved. read more

Really don't understand the hype. Everyone I know who lives near one of these places worships it, but there's nothing special to see here. The vaunted combo wasn't a good deal compared to the rest of the menu as you don't get an appropriate amount of sides with the combo (six hushpuppies instead of twelve, three nuggets instead of five). Don't get me wrong, it's slightly better than your average fast food place, and Cheerwine with crushed ice and a thick straw is a great touch. However, if you're like me, people you know that went to school in North Carolina have been telling you to come to this place for years, and it really doesn't seem to be worth going out of your way for. read more

I have dreams about the spicy chicken sandwich (w/ cheese) try it, usually I never go for chicken, but this one is tender and actually spicy. So good read more

Yum!!!The Cook Out is literally fast food with items from a cook out. Think summertime, 4th of July cookout all year long. I have a long list of things I love about this place:good food, reasonable prices, quick, did I say good food. They are also open late, I think until about 3 or 4 in the morning. The closest one is in NC, but every time I go to NC you better believe I stop here. Okay, now since I have to keep it real here are some of the not so great things about The Cook Out: sometimes it will be crowded in the drive-thru (understandably because this place is good), no eat-in area, you have to sit in your car and eat because you won't be able to make it home. Smelling the food on the way home will torture you. Now for those of you that are into great service and all that kind of stuff you get at the fancier places, you might as well hang it up. They keep it real, sometimes when you pull up to the drive thru, they don't say anything, you just start talking. I think the first time I sat there waiting for the friendly "hello welcome to Cook Out", didn't happen. Sometimes, I need a little ghetto to keep me grounded. Ghetto is healthy, but like everything, keep your portions small. The cookies and creme milkshake is delish. I'm tempted to drive to NC today, I'm making myself hungry thinking about this place... read more

Tasty shakes and burgers. Who else do you know that does corn dogs as deliciously as Cook Out? Certainly not the ghetto-ass Panda Inn on 15-501! Eat here as often as you can while you're in Durham because once you leave, you'll be wishing there was a Cook Out near you. read more

Best late night food you can get in Durham. What else would you possibly want at 3AM? The best fast food milkshakes - they have over 40 flavors (even watermelon in the summer!). I usually went with the peanut butter banana pudding milkshake. They use real peanut butter (and scooping it out the bottom was like an extra treat at the end). Mint oreo is also a safe bet. I even tried the watermelon, and while it wasn't my favorite, it exceeded my expectations. Don't bother getting a straw and skip right to using the spoon. read more

You can't go wrong with Cookout! The tray's are delicious and super affordable. Plus they serve Cheerwine and I'm a fan. read more

When I first came down to NC from NY I was hesitant on getting food from here because there is no Cook Out up north. I would always pass it coming home from work and I would always tell myself I will try it next time. I told myself that for a month until I caved in. I tried the cheddar style burger tray with two sides of onion rings and a sweet tea and lemme tell you, that food was so good. I like how they sauté the onions before putting it on the burger and the cups you get the drinks in are insulated so the ice will not melt as fast. read more

Cook Out is incredible. The burgers are old school tasty, and you can even get sides like corn dogs or quesadillas. Crazy! My item of the menu is their Fancy Shake. In July and August, you can even get a watermelon one. They taste like homemade ice cream. read more

Waited in line for 30 minutes just not to order and then pulled to the window and cashier act like she didn't see me at the window then took the order of the car behind me then workers had an attitudes because I had an attitude for waiting so long wouldn't recommend rather got to McDonald's read more

This specific location has some very rude workers, I ordered a large fry a drink and cheese quesadillas. The woman who served me in the drive through was very rude, gave me a chicken quesadilla and no fries. I pulled back through the drive through to receive my fixed order and she told me she wasn't going to help me that I needed to go wait in the line with twelve people in it to fix an order she messed. I said okay and she yelled "Do what i tell you" and i never got me order. She had semi bleached dress and was african american with a tatto on her neck read more

I'll give them props for being open till 4 am and for having one of the largest varieties of milkshake flavors I've ever seen....the shakes are great, I wish I could DRINK one! A "thick" shake is one thing, but these can ONLY be eaten with a spoon, which in my opinion makes it "Ice Cream" or maybe some sort of McFlurry with all the stuff mixed in to it. I will say that the service IS fast, but the food.........urgh....all I can say is, if you need something open that late, then drive a little further to an IHOP or Dennys! read more

I've gone to this Cook Out for many years and mostly has been fine but this particular time was very disappointing. We tried to order two huge burgers with single onion rings and drinks. The person asking for our order kept mentioning a plate. We had not heard of the plate combos before and she tried to explain but the microphone was so bad we couldn't understand. We did understand it required two sides so we said we did not want plates, just single orders. When we got to where we planned to eat instead of two huge burgers we had one burger and a bbq sandwich. We had 3 orders of onion rings and the two drinks we ordered. So it appears we got "a plate combo" on the BBQ sandwich with double onion rings but did the burger the way we wanted them both. When I looked at the receipt it showed exactly what we ordered as we ordered it. Like I said, I've been to this Cookout for years and mostly don't have problems so this must have been a bad day. However, keep in mind if you don't want a plate to watch out. read more

This place is in a scary location. I got lost and I felt like I was in the bad part of Durham, like when you're driving down the road and feel like you have to lock your doors at a red light. The service seemed prompt, even though there was a group of people loitering outside the order window. I know this is only fast food, but I thought there would be at least a bench or two. Luckily, I only ordered a milkshake, and our group was only there for 10-15 minutes, so standing sufficed. Nothing special about the Coke float. read more

I am a huge fan of Cook Out; with so many shake offerings, it makes it hard to resist. The shakes are the main appeal of Cook Out, with everything from Peach Cobbler to Snickers to Peanut Butter and Banana. In addition to the shakes, I love getting a Cook Out Tray. For less than $5, you can get a Barbecue Sandwich, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich or Burger with your choice two sides which range from Fries to Corn Dogs (!). It's not a place to go to for the healthy eater, but when you're looking to treat yourself to some fast food, Cook Out is the best fast food to go and grab. read more

Ordered a chicken club style, got home and thought my sandwich felt light, and there was no chicken!! WTH! Guess I will just have to start going out the way to a different cookout. This is ridiculous that my order is wrong every time! read more

$5 for a quick descent meal. Can't beat that. Always quick and always good. One of my lunch staples while I'm here in Durham.

This cook out was pretty good. I don't usually go to cook out, but have been on the road a lot lately. The service was really fast.

I'd been reading reviews about Cook Out the past two weeks and finally decided to give it a try last night. I was really excited and I wasn't let down too much, though I would not call Cook Out the best or my favorite. My boyfriend and I both got the Cook Out Tray for around 5 or so dollars and switched up to shakes. We both got Big Double Burgers as well as Banana Fudge and Reese Cup milk shakes - all of these were absolutely delicious, very well made, and with great real ingredients. He had fries and chicken nuggets, which he thought were pretty decent but not spectacular. I had hush puppies and onion rings, with the same feelings. We thought maybe we'd get more to our sides, but it was a fair portion for the price. Service was very quick (it was 7pm on a Tuesday) and we weren't disappointed. Everything was nice and hot! Except the milkshakes of course. The fries were probably the main thing that I wish were truly better. read more