Amazing prices and food, but the sandwich buns were incredibly soggy. I would say eat it as soon as you get your meal.

I have driven through 3 times in the last 3 weeks, and some things were good while some things were not so good. Good things: price of food, service, hamburger, cheeseburger, french fries, diet coke. Not so good things: hush puppies, cole slaw, BBQ. I would have given four stars except for the BBQ, which was way-too-hot spicy and vinegary, with a weird cat food-like texture. I understand that Carolina-style BBQ differs from Memphis-style and Texas-style BBQ but this stuff was really bad, almost to the point of being totally inedible. read more

To be clear, Cook Out is still the best chain burger I've had, and folks who tout Five Guys and In-N-Out as better are simply wrong. On my visit last October, though, the burger seemed to have lost a little of that "cooked on the home grill" flavor that had me so enamored with Cook Out in the first place. I lay awake some nights wondering if I instead did something different with toppings or maybe they were just having a bad day? I know I'll return for another evaluation in due time. read more

One of my favorite fast food chains out-of-state has to be Cook Out. I was first introduced to this place after a night out while visiting my friend at Duke University. I had to come back with the beau when we drove up to DC. As fate would have it, we ended up at the same exact one. Apparently this is THE place to go to grab some grub before heading home after a night out of drinking. Why? It's cheap, greasy, and definitely hits the spot. My friend recommended getting a tray for $3.99. You choose your main entree and two sides. But wait, what? There's even more meat offered as sides? Yup. She recommended getting a burger with a side of nuggets and a corn dog. She did not steer me wrong! My only gripe is that if you want to make your burger healthier by adding veggies, some of them cost extra. Other than that, the food definitely hits the spot like nothing I've ever eaten before. I love it, the beau loves it, we're all happy. Don't forget to order one of their milkshakes before you go. We got the good ol' oreo and we were not disappointed. read more

This location has been our go-to for 10 years. Easy access from the highway with double drive-thru and walk-up. Food is always prepared correctly and tastes great. It is what it is and we love it. Never change, Cook Out. read more

Service is usually fairly fast, but sometimes order accuracy is spotty and service isn't always the friendliest

Nothing fancy, but it's exactly what they advertise. Good food fast for a good price.

You can't really say anything negative about Cook Out. They are always open super late to satisfy your late night cravings. You can mix together any flavor of milkshakes you want for the same cost as a single flavor. You get enough food for 2 people for roughly $5. I have never experienced a problem with this location. The food I order is always correct and served super hot. They are also one of the quicker service Cook Outs that I have experienced. The Cajun chicken sandwich is a must try along with their Cajun seasoned fries. We place large Cook Out milkshake orders with this location pretty frequently ( sometimes 75+ milkshakes) and the orders are almost always correct (they may have mixed up one or two flavors but it usually isn't a big deal). They are always ready for pick up at the time we requested. This is one of the best choices for fast food. read more

Cook Out - Steak style burger, Cajun seasoning fries, and a corn dog. - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Imagine going to a friends BBQ, and taking home a to-go plate...THIS PLACE HAD THAT SAME PLATE! Great food and wide selection makes this a MUST STOP! If you have never tried their food, you are missing out...Best Fast Food Burger EVER! read more

Cook Out - Bacon Cheeseburger, Hushpuppies, and Chicken Nuggets - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

they didn't give me a straw for my milkshake nor a spoon . mfs need to learn how to do they job

Cheap and plenty but also... Quite GOOD! Went to the Hillsborough Rs location and ordered a huge cheddar/bacon burger with fries. Not too greasy and tasty. I did NOT get one of their famous milkshakes, no room for it. read more

If the big fast food chains are disappointing you, this is the place you're looking for. The burgers are less like Manufactured and more like Mom. Almost everything I've tried there is superior, and the speed at which they deliver from a large menu is amazing. You will notice some negative reviews. You might notice that they don't seem very literate or legit. Cook Out digs what a burger joint should be, but some people don't. Only three bucks for a really delicious BBQ sanwich? Are you kiddin' me? read more

Who doesn't love customizable burgers and milkshakes? Cookout is cheap and delicious. Definitely the best fast food in town.

I've frequented this location more times than I can count. I've had a grand total of one negative experience where the server took about 15 minutes to have my food ready but generally, the food is served very quickly very efficiently and the people who work here are very friendly. This is my go-to place. read more

"Oh. my. gosh. Oh my gosh!" Yeah, those were my exact words after my first bite of the Cook Out style burger. First, the main attraction -- the burger was a revelation -- I mean, I know the name of this place is "Cook Out," but who knew this box of a double-drive-thru could really nail the taste of a grilled to perfection burger? On top of that, the combo of chili and coleslaw? Brilliant. The sides -- my sister and I each got the Cook Out trays (which is a burger + 2 sides), so I got to try the hush puppies (not bad), fries (medium cut, not too greasy, good bite to them), corn dog, and onion rings (thick, crunchy batter, not too greasy either). Finally, last but not least -- the shake. I agree with the other reviewers, can't go wrong, and definitely would be worth it to come back just for the shakes (actually, after having my banana pudding shake (which had real banana bits and vanilla wafer bits in it), I was toying with the thought of stocking up on shakes and storing them in the freezer so I could enjoy them throughout the upcoming week). Service-wise, the staff was prompt and got our order right. The location itself isn't the best to hang around afterwards (so rush that piping hot burger home to enjoy it there), but it is across from a well-lit car dealer and I felt that it was reasonable to go here for drive-thru after dark. Can't wait to come back to Durham to enjoy this place again!! read more

This seems to be the better cook-out of the three I've been to. I do love the one on Western Blvd in Raleigh--- but that's just because I went to NC State and there's manyyyy memories of late nights at cook-out. My friends even brought their cat to cook out one night after going to the bar. Ha ha ha. Anyway- cook out in Durham on Hillsborough Rd always gets my order right. Their grilled chicken sandwiches are juicy and never too dry or anything. Their cheese fries are OMG good. Their milkshakes are freaking delicious. I don't even like ice cream all that much.. but their chocolate malt and banana pudding one is incredible! For like $5 a tray.. you cannot beat that. No where can you get a meal around $5. We love you cook-out. You are so cool. read more

Everyone talks about the trays, which are a great value- but if we're talking best tasting, then we must be talking huge burgers. The huge burger is a show stealer. I like mine with extra cheese, grilled onion and A1. If you haven't had one, you really don't know jack shit about Cookout. It tastes much different than all of their smaller offerings. Pair your huge with some cheese fries (I will usually add some Wickles pepper relish once I get home) round out the meal with an oreo cheesecake milkshake and you're in the money. read more

Cook Out - Huge burger with extra cheese and ketchup. Keeping it simple. - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I feel silly writing a review for Cook Out, but it needs to be done... this place is awesome. It's greasy cheap delicious fast food that you can get at any hour. The milkshakes are to die for. I love the snickers and the oreo and mint and the cheesecake flavors.... I love the corndogs as a side and delicious hot dogs and everything about this place. Sometimes the line is long, but it's always worth it!! :D GO! NOW! read more

Do it. Just go to Cook Out. It's phenomenal any time of day, but only gets better in the late night. Great burgers, BBQ, shakes, fries. Honestly, I would give it 5 stars, but the double drive-thru always confuses me. Otherwise it is a Durham gem! read more

In terms of fast food this place is pretty close to awesome -- OK it is awesome. You cannot beat the variety on the menu here, the pricing, or the fact the place is open ridiculously late for NC. I always get the cookout tray -- bbq sandwich, fries and onion rings -- I think it's like $4.99. The footlong hotdog is also fabulous. Milkshakes here are consistently yummy - around Xmas they have a tasty eggnog milkshake which is wonderful! Customer service not always the best, but hey it's $4.99 -- no biggie or dealbreaker for me. read more

So cheap, so delicious, and so many milkshakes! It is very much worth the trip out to Durham! the Cook Out tray is an obscene amount of food for nearly nothing. You can get a corn dog or chicken nuggets as your side. My standard is the tray with the cajun chicken sandwich, fries, hush puppies, and a chocolate cheesecake milkshake. read more

Stopped in half asleep from a roadtrip from Baltimore. i've never seen a "cook out" before and I was super annoyed that fast food was my only option at that hour. Their menu was extensive, so much so that I had the young lady working there pick for me. I naturally got a milk shake as well, their milk shake menu was unreal. I check into my hotel room with my Cook Out and pop my first hush puppy in my mouth. It was a religious experience that I prayed would never end. Everything that young lady picked for me was incredible and I dream about the next time I have to be in NC so I can have some more! read more

When i first moved to Durham, the Cook Out was the first discovery I made that made me feel like Durham would be an ok place to live. I know the food is not "healthy" but it tastes so good and is so cheap that you should not pass it by. One of my favorite things are the sides in the trays. i usually get the bacon wrap, chicken wrap, corn dog, or fries. In my mind, a corn dog is not a side and i love getting one with a chicken sandwich. Oftentimes I'll eat the main dish for dinner and then take two wraps to work for lunch the next day. For those that are more health conscious, the grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes is a good choice (or at least not a bad choice). But most of all--Thank you, Cook Out, for feeding my drunk self after last call. read more

Over 10 years later and this place is still a must have when we visit. The BBQ sandwich is amazing. Not a fan of coleslaw, but it comes on it and adds the perfect touch. Great burgers. Shakes were a bit on the thin side, but went for the food. I'd skip it next time. Great customer service and the line moves quickly. read more

We've been going here about twice per month for about a year. We had an incident last night where we asked for one of our sandwiches to have no mayonnaise on it due to serious food allergy. We made sure - as we always do - to verbally confirm and have it on the receipt. Both of which were done. Lo and behold, mayonnaise on the sandwich. Thank goodness we checked. Food is good, but we won't be going back - we can't trust that they will take necessary precautions. read more

I've been here twice my entire life. Both times I ordered nothing but hushpuppies. They were so dark they were nearly burnt. Do they ever change their oil? I threw up one time and the other time I didn't all-out vomit, but something hard and black worked its way up my throat. Was it a deep-fried BUG?!?! I was too freaked out to look before I flushed it down. Maybe they're taking it out on the drunken, obnoxious patrons that stream through their drive-thru in the wee hours of the morning. Instead of Cook Out it should be called Look out--don't eat here! read more

THis place is grose. Used to go here in High School. They use the cheapest ingredients imaginable. barf

Yum! Milkshakes with a huge selection of toppings. I got a strawberry and fresh banana milkshake and it was deliciously creamy and simple. Great place to stop by for a midnight snack. If I went to Duke, I would probably gain my Freshman 15 from Cook Out alone. read more

The only good thing here are the quesadillas. The shakes are alright, but it feels more like ice cream than a shake.

Cook Out is a double-sided drive thru. There are no seats, just a window for anyone to walk-up. You know you're somewhere stereotypically American when they discriminate against pedestrians in such an overt way. As a Californian, I must address the frequent comparisons to In-N-Out. The similarities are that they both have drive-thrus, both have "Out" in their name, and both are only available in certain regions of the country. That's where the comparisons end. In terms of burger quality, Cook Out is desperately sub-par. The beef is chewy and plasticy, and the ingredients are cheap. The bread is soft from having sat out for hours. The fries are WAY too over-salted; you have to rub the salt off each fry just to make it edible. The redeeming qualities of Cook Out are its range of milkshakes and its price level. There are dozens of milkshakes (36 to be precise), and the one I had was decent (you could tell it was made from an artificially-based mix instead of all-natural ice cream, but I'm a milkshake snob). The prices are great too - under $2 for a small burger, which I recommend getting a couple of so that you could try the different types of burger. So for a quick, cheap eat, Cook Out is where it's at. But frankly, it's not better than many of the national fast food chains. read more

having never made my own personal late-night journey to white castle a lá harold & kumar - i have adopted "cook out" as my favorite place to beg people to take me to at completely indecent hours of the night. unlike my fellow reviewer (below), i never went (or rather drove-through) cook out with the expectation that it would counter fast food master, in-n-out. instead, i went with an insane appetite and an open mind. and i was NOT disappointed. cook out is drive-through only. and this may be a good thing-- there are definitely some shady characters hanging out around the tiny cook out fortress. there are two ordering windows (aka two lanes) and that's about it as far as proper or improper décor goes. service is fast despite the appearance of long car lines and the staff have always been friendly and spot-on in terms of taking correct food orders. the milkshakes are ah-mazing. the 5-piece chicken nuggets are delicious and honestly, i love the random bbq sauce that comes with the meal. the cheeseburgers are on the smaller side but are pretty standard burger fare (no complaints here). so- as long as my boyfriend lives in durham, i will continue to count cook out as one of my late night eateries. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! This place is one of the things I miss about north Carolina. It is so cheap and good. Yes, the food is way bad for you...but this place is a complete cheat day dream!!! Chili burgers with slaw and a milkshake for any flavor you could imagine! read more

My counselor went here to pick up a huge order for camp, and I understand that it is a huge order and a lot of food, but the lack of respect that the cashier showed was very unnecessary. Not only did two milkshakes not come out, but when we went back to ask for it (with a receipt showing that we did pay for them), the cashier did not believe us. I hope that those who go to this cookout have better luck, but their customer service is, quite simply, atrocious. read more

Great place for cheap fast food. Love their corn dogs...and their milkshakes are more like ice cream than milkshakes. I make cook out runs if I want cheap food late at night! read more

0 toppings in shake. Waste of money. Clearly dont care about the customer

For better than normal fast food burgers at insanely cheap prices cook out is the place. The cookout try has to be the best deal in town. With endless combinations ranging from burgers,hotdogs,and chicken sandwiches you cant go wrong. read more

Ate here twice in two days as I was staying just up the street. Service could've been a bit quicker, but prices were great for the food you get. Milkshake flavors were fun. I had peach cobbler one day and peanut butter banana the next. There were lots of chunks of cobbler, and pieces of banana in the other. Their shakes are thick enough to eat with a spoon, but they do not have quite the milkfat creaminess of someplace like Culvers. That's probably why they are just under three dollars instead of closer to four. I also had a double cheeseburger, Cajun fries, and onion rings another day. read more

So. Freaking. Good. Cook Out is definitely my fast food of choice and even though we live in Chapel Hill, the bf and I will make a trip out here every once in a while rather than hitting up any of the places by us. You may or may not get exactly what you ordered because their speakers are pretty crappy but everything's good so we're always happy. The shakes are absolutely phenomenal. They are almost too thick to suck through a straw and are loaded with whatever you order (order a cheesecake shake? there's a whole slice of cheesecake in there) plus there's a whole panel of the menu devoted to the shake options. I'm partial to banana fudge :) So delicious. read more

Cook Out is fabulous and kind of epitomized my Southern culinary experience this past weekend. Every fast food restaurant needs to have forty milkshake flavors and 99 cent hush puppies and onion rings. read more

It's 10:26pm I'm at the cookout with my man and my Nellie. The service is horrible and the wait is crazy too. Also the woman was rude and not pleasant either. read more