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    Cook Out

    3.3 (94 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Shakes!
    Antoinette C.

    This place was surprisingly good for being a regional chain. As we drove to our final destination, I saw many signs advertising the shakes and burgers, so we decided to stop and give it a try. I got a regular burger with mayo, ketchups and pickles, fries and a pache cobbler shake, while my husband got the big double tray with fries and the Orange Squeeze shake. I DID NOT like the shakes. It was like trying to drink a pint of ice cream and was way too thick. It should have been serve in a bowl instead of a cup! The fries and the burger were very basic, but just like a burger you would eat at a cookout. The staff seemed bored with their jobs, but when you approached the counter to order, they were very friendly and helpful. The .enu was very diverse and had a ton of options. If I have my kids with me on the next trip, I would bring them to try Cook Out, but probably not order the shakes.

    Michael S.

    One of the best things about cook out is their shakes. They have about seventeen million varieties of shakes. Okay so maybe it's only about fifteen million but you get the point. They will also add more to them if you request. I always ask for extra malt and they always oblige. If you've been here before then you know the shakes are super thick. One of the things about them is you will need a spoon because the straw will not work. I'm not considering that a negative though because it's a quality product. They also have their trays. For a tray, you get an entree, then two additional entrees aside dishes. Name another place where you can get a double cheeseburger as your main meal and chicken strips and a corn dog as sides. The food is very reasonably priced and always cooked fresh. They also have a lot of additional toppings. Cooked onions and chili are examples. The only reason i'm knocking off a star is because of the speed they speak in the drive through. They always talk so fast it's almost impossible to understand what they are saying. This includes when they repeat back your order. I always thought this was just me until the last visit. Our friend in the car Made the same comment. At least i'm not crazy. 4 stars for now. Five in the future if they can chill out on speaking like an auctioneer.

    tables and benches in a restaurant
    Faye S.

    We stopped by on our way home after dropping off a friend at the airport. We were at the long line at the drive-thru when one of the staff approached us and said that there's no line inside if we want to come in instead. I needed to hit the restroom anyway, so we went in. Both the ladies' restroom and the dining area were clean. No surprise that their sanitation rating is 100%!!! I had my usual Heath Shake. As usual, it's delicious! I would have gotten the tray with double up side, but since wasn't that hungry, just got the shake. Good food and very reasonable prices! Bookmarked this particular location for future visits!

    Onion Rings + Hushpuppies + Spicy Chicken Sandwich Tray
    Jahnavi Y.

    I've been a Cook Out lover for years and this location is one of the best ones I've been to! You can't find the value you get at Cook Out anywhere else. The trays are about $6 and you get a HUGE variety and amount of food. The service here was also incredible! There was a long line in the drive-thru when I went and I thought it would take at least 20 min. We were out with our food (hot food!) in 10 min or less! They even have a walk up window where you can order from, as well. As vegetarians, some of my family members were worried there wouldn't be many options for them to choose from. And they only saw the cheese quesadilla on the menu. But after asking the staff, they immediately and gladly agreed to make veggie quesadillas for them. I found this incredibly thoughtful and did not expect this to happen at a fast food restaurant. The best part was that despite having to make an item that wasn't even on the menu, the whole order was still ready in less than 10 min! MUST TRYs: hushpuppies, any one of their 50+ milkshake flavors, Cheerwine, onion rings, quesadillas

    oreo shake
    Elisa A.

    great taste, and extremely cheap. I love the huge diversity on their menu. Shake was ready quickly

    Plastic in burger

    I walked in the house bragging about the customer service at this location. I don't visit this location often as I don't live on this side of town. I placed a larger order (meals for 5 ppl) and with only saying it once, all the orders were perfect. The food was hot, the orders were perfect. I asked for extra condiments and I received extra. I arrived at home and took a bite of my burger and started chomping down on something hard. Pulled it from my mouth and it was a piece of plastic. I'm sure it was a one off but I was disappointed in the manager's response when I called. After I explained, his response was simply," ohhhkaaay, so you want a refund?". No apologies or anything. Just asked when I could come back and hung up. While I was impressed by the staff's attitude and attentiveness, I guess it unfortunately didn't extend to the manager.

    Big double burger tray

    $10 for all of this is so cheap ! The shake was actually gas I asked the cashier (who was nice asl) what his favorite was and he put me on mixing Oreo Cheesecake Caramel and Strawberry. The burger was really good too and the fries were definitely acceptable. Overall CaloriesPerDollar and quality of service was amazing. It was a bit dark inside though and I would've liked if it was more well lit.

    Cookout tray : cheeseburger, hush puppies, and fries. Banana milk shake
    Katrina V.

    I asked my coworkers what would be like an In-n-Out equivalent in Raleigh, and I was told that the Cook Out would be it. Um. Well, no... not at all. The Cook Out, however, was not bad though. The burger tasted more like a Dick's burger from Seattle, which I do like very much. I ordered the Cookout Tray, which included an entree, 2 sides, and a drink. Service was pretty fast. The shakes came out before the meals. I got a cheeseburger with Cajun seasoning, ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions. I thought that the burger was greasy, but hey, that's what made it tasty. The grilled onions were the best part. They gave the burger a nice sweetness, and I also liked that they weren't grilled for too long. The onions gave the burger a slight crunch. I ordered fries and hush puppies as my sides. They were fine--nothing really special about them. I didn't realize that you could ask for Cajun fries, so I missed out on them. The fresh banana milk shake was excellent! It was so thick and creamy that I had to eat a portion of the milkshake with a spoon. You could really taste the freshness of the bananas and eat the chucks of banana in the shake.

    Almost through the crazy long line at 3 in the morning. Hey! No judgment
    Ieshia T.

    Only continue to read after you've accepted your mission not to tell! You must tell no one! Food was satisfying. Wait was not. Came here for a extremely late night food rush; wait. Food after the long wait, was worth it. I've been craving grille food for some time now. I couldn't tell it was grilled though so I'm still waiting.

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    Good hot Dogs cheap and fast. Stayed at home with my own drink. Thank you fr being close by.

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    Loved it! Food was delicious and plenty of it for a good price. The food was fresh and timely. Highly recommend

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