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Cook Out

3.1 (38 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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Terrible. Then I went to the cashiers to ask If this was correct. Yes, these are "large" and not kiddy burgers. $10 for 2 midget burgers and an extra $1 for one spoon of chili. Pitiful

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Fox E.

Needed to borrow reading material. Should have gone to Book Out. Needed help robbing a bank. Should have gone to Look Out. Needed help winning a chess game. Should have gone to Rook Out. Neede.... never mind. What to get: Cajun Chicken Sandwich, Burger, Fresh Banana shake, Sweet Tea. Even on the eve of Thanksgiving I was delighted to have the chance to visit the original Cook-Out location right here in Greensboro - which seems to give birth to a hundred different food chains - but none more delicious than Cook Out, with it's amazing burgers and Cajun Chicken sandwiches - not to mention the wonderful banana milkshakes and sweet teas. Service wasn't great but one of the employees was absolutely gorgeous so that made up for it. They served several people after closing time even the night before Thanksgiving - you can't really get better than that. I have to give them 5 stars for the food being so good and for them serving people late and staying open a holiday and for being the original location of perhaps my fave burger chain in the country, along with Swenson's. Just be aware that it's a dangerous area late at night - so be careful if you're on foot and stay alert. Greensboro is a poor town and this is a lively, rough intersection with a lot of action and craziness going on. Stay alert and then meet me back at my place. And remember to rock out with your Cook Out.

Solid Southern style Chile Dog with Slaw
Fred B.

This is another one of those places where you pretty much know what you'll get, and you pop in for a quick meal on the run, or for a specialty item you really like - in this case it was both - a Hershey's Chocolate Milkshake for Alice, and I grabbed a Southern Chili Dog with Slaw, and a Chopped BBQ Sandwich. The milkshake was outstanding as always, thick and creamy, and loaded with flavor - and frankly I don't know of a better one in the area! The sandwiches were solid, if not spectacular. The Hot Dog is probably the better of the 2 items - nice chili, decent wiener, good slaw, and a fresh bun. It's a bit sloppy, but then again many good things are. The BBQ sandwich is a notch or so above average, but it'll provide a quick pork fix. It lacks a certain amount of freshness, but soundly beats most "commercial" products found in non-BBQ joints in the state.

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2 years ago

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6 months ago

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Oh no! Call us at 1-866-547-0011 and we'll assist you from there!

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1 year ago

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Always busy but never a long wait. Order always right, food on point and milk shakes are the best late night cravings.

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3 years ago

I ended up contracting E-Coli from this location I literally wouldn't wish it on anyone ) :

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4 years ago

Great place to grab a burger. Always fresh at a great price. Mike shakes are to die for. Go..... You will not be disappointed.

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4 years ago

Last night I ordered from here and I dandy enjoy my experience being my meat wasn't cooked the way I wanted.

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8 years ago

This may have been the slowest cookout I have ever been to! The only bright side was that the food was hot when I got it.

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6 years ago

Disgrace to the cookout chain!! I've been there multiple times and my burger is always burnt crispy to the point that it's unedible

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they served us a couple minutes after 3am even tho they totally didn't have to so i stan

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Always fast! Can't beat this place for service. Great food, location is right off Hwy 85/40/29/421.

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12 years ago

New favorite place! Visited for the first time while looking at colleges in NC. Love their milkshakes and french fries!

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I feel like in restaurant dining would help deal with the drive thru line that sometimes extends into the middle of Randleman Rd (which is dangerous).

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