This is a fun burger place in lexinton, VA. They have 40 varieties of milkshakes! We got the burger meal combo for $7.99 that included burger of your choice and toppings, 50c extra for cheese, 2 sides and a drink! You can upgrade to a milkshake for $1.50 more. What a steal! Everything was delicious, fast efficient service. read more

We just had the shakes and they were very thick and satisfying. $3.99 each. I ordered the Heath Shake and it had plenty of heath bar bits.

Let's set some expectations first. Prices are cheap because the portions are small. I probably need the smaller portion anyways, so I am not complaining. Good fast food and quick service. Something better than the national chains but still in that category of food. Store is clean, a bit dark, and trying for a country look. Overall a great place for fast food. read more

Cook Out - Best deal going. - Fast Food Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

The positive: They were quick The negative; Wasn't sure if the lady working the drive through mic worked at cookout or an auction house she spoke so quickly. Not sure if speed or customer service is the key but the definitely didn't deliver on customer service. The person was speaking so quickly and abruptly that I felt like I was in a race . There was one car in line ahead of us and no one behind us so they weren't busy. Additionally, I ordered hush puppies but they decided I didn't need that and I instead needed cole slaw, weird. Maybe if the cashier had taken a breath to read back the order we could have avoided this whole thing, but here we are. Given that the order was wrong and the poor customer experience, I can't go more than 1 star, and definitely won't be back. Speed doesn't matter if it's at the expense of accuracy and quality of service. read more

Stopped by here on a road trip. The main thing are the low prices for typical American food. It wasn't particularly busy when we came but the food took a while to come out. At least the food was hot. Taste wise, not particularly great but it was fine considering how cheap it was. I got a BBQ plate with a shake for under $8! read more

The 2 stars was because service was fast and the food was hot hot hot, but that's probably because we came in at like 10:45 and they opened at 10:30 and were short handed. I think the short handedness was getting the best if them. They didn't give a sauce we asked for and they messed up an order. My sister asked for a milkshake. The person in front of us ordered a milk shake too. They got one. We were then told no, they didn't have someone to make them... AS WE WERE ORDERING 2 more milkshakes were made for the drive thru... So, why were we denied? The woman who took lur order was very short and uptight in her answers. It was out first time there so we let her know we were still looking. She threw us a dirty look. Then the next ones came in and up to the counter and she was equally as short with them, so I'm pretty sure it's just her demeanor. They didn't even have chairs down from tables. So yes, short handed, but with all the curt demeanor, the wrong order, and the refusing us a product that EVEN THE ONE TAKING THE ORDER HAD JUST PREPARED for the person before us... they're lucky they got 2 stars. We're from out of town, and this was a place we wanted to hit up before going home because they don't have one where we are and frankly I wish we had spent our money elsewhere. The food was good, but the attitude of the employee was just... icky. read more

I'm not one to slam businesses , but this place was not good. The bun can't be toasted, so it's like a cold burger on wonder bread. Absolutely lack luster burger barely basic. Side option of onion rings were cold too and about four of them. You can always get a corn dog as a side option, and that should tell you everything you need to know. But if you like milkshakes and Christian radio then maybe this is the place to go. I won't know because we both thought Wendy's would have been better. read more

Cook Out - Entrance - Fast Food Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

Cook Out is a different fast food restaurant. As well as burgers, there are corn dogs, hot dogs, chicken and quesadillas. I opted for a regular hamburger "Steak Style" and added cheese. I have to say that I was very disappointed that the burger came out mushy and was practically a melted goo. Way too much mayonnaise and onions together with a damp bun. If you like a burger that way, you will like Cook Out. I did not. The sides were fries (average) and hush puppies. Thumbs up on the hush puppies. We shared a shake, which was excellent. Perhaps Cook Out expects their burgers to be this way. A hand washing station is provided next to the counter. Orders are placed at the counter and then called for pickup. read more

Cook Out - Counter and hand washing station. - Fast Food Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

I asked for no cheese on my chicken ranch wraps because it'll make me sick and they took a bite out of the chicken tender and put a comical amount of extra cheese on both. This was between 12:00 and 1:00 A.M read more

Cook Out - Asked for no cheese because it'll make me sick and they added extra and took a bite out of the tender. - Fast Food Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

Hidden. Tried a BLT. Food tasted burnt. Eeee-xtra long line of diners at drive thru. Review: 3 read more

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Hits the spot for late night. I thought the milkshake was great. The service left something to be desired. Everything was fine... nice to have an option that probably isn't as processed as other fast food chains. read more

Food is good here, great value. Trays with a massive amount of food for under $9. Love the Cheerwine. Line can get long even at non-peak times but it moves quickly. No outdoor seating like the one in Harrisonburg but you can eat in your car or take it home. read more

Great value. Hot and generous portions. These are all qualities that work when traveling south on a 6 hour drive. Traveling down to South Carolina with 3 college prospects was long and tiring. One of the kids suggested a stop here. My first visit to Cook Out was a good one. My standard mea of burger and fries was memorable. The fact that my bill was under $8 made for a memorable visit. The kids boasted about their delicious shakes. These seem to be the menu item of the day. On my next visit I will give that one a try. read more

Bug needs a raise I love Cookout because Bug Cookout Cookout Bug Bug Buggy Cookout Big Bug Boy the Man Bug Man Love him read more

Good quick food priced right Good service Very clean facilities Good customer service. read more

For the quality of the food and the price, you definitely get your money's worth. everything went smoothly from ordering to getting the food read more

Cook Out - Milkshake - Fast Food Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

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Excellent service with ideal efficiency for a fast food restaurant. They were quick to take our order and did not mess up any part of our selection, 10/10. read more

The lady who wears the head wrap is the most OG cookout employee of all time. Whenever we go there and she's working I get so happy, she deserves a raise, always goes above and beyond. read more

Oh man. Oh... oh man. Let's be honest, the reason why the bf chose to go to law school here is because of the Cookout.. ok? Don't believe him otherwise. Cookout has been there for us through thick and thin. At the end of every long hike. After a night of whiskey tastings. When that milkshake craving gets too much to handle. You can always count on a combo tray to lift your spirits. Our go-tos are the quesadillas, burgers, corn dog, hush puppies, onion rings, and pulled pork sandwiches. BF loves his strawberry cheesecake "milkshakes" (they're like DQ's Blizzards more like, you gotta use a spoon to eat em", and the occasional Cheerwine. And yes, most of the time we eat here sober, and the food is always just what we need. Probably because we go months without it does it feel so good when we can have it again. read more

Shakes, shakes, shakes. That's what to get here. Forget any Shak, this is better. Burgers , fries are ok (super cheap). But really you come for the shakes! read more

Stopped here for a quick milkshake and they have a TON of flavor options. The peach cobbler shake is spot on with lots of pieces of cobbler throughout the shake. If I lived nearby I'd check out the food since it looked pretty tasty and the price was definitely right. read more

Cook Out - Peach Cobbler Shake - Fast Food Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

Meh - was ok. Hubby got the chili dogs and asked for no onions.....he got onions - good thing he isn't allergic people! He asked for their sauce for their onion rings - got none. I had the bbq platter which came with fries and hush puppies. No ketchup, no bbq sauce, pretty dry. Was given no utensils at all - how am I supposed to eat a pile of bbq meat with no utensils? Almost left without straws for our milkshakes - good thing I checked the bag - again.....how r we supposed to suck down a milkshake with no straws? Food came out fast - maybe a little too fast - a few more minutes to be sure the order was complete and correct before sending it out the window, would have helped a lot read more

Prices here are very low, and so is the quality of their food. However, if you happen to have the munchies, does it really matter? And that's probably the only reason you should patronize this establishment. My husband and I ordered the tray with all its choices. We got the double burger and asked that there only be raw onion on it. When the order arrived, the burgers were burnt to a crisp. Literally. And my husband's burgers had mustard! Yuck! I told the girl at the counter that the burgers were inedible, and she ordered up a replacement, which was a bit better. An experience. read more

food is great. but they barely give you any. save your time and money. they used to give u plenty of food that was a full meal. now it's a light snack read more

Cook Out - literally 4 onion rings. 3 half sizes of chicken strips. and cheese bites. - Fast Food Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

Amazing deal! Can't believe how much you get for the price. I Loved their corn dogs, cheese bites, and shakes. The long line is worth it.

Cook-Out aims to serve hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, pork bbq, hot dogs, fried sides and milkshakes at a bargain basement price. For the uninitiated, this means that a tray (example - hamburger, 2 sides and a drink) costs $4.99 and will be ready so fast you may honestly question if they hired Speedy Gonzales, Sonic the Hedgehog and the Flash to work in food prep. Oh, and their side options are not limited to hushpuppies, onion rings, fries, chili or slaw, but also include a corn dog, chicken wrap, bacon wrap, quesadilla or chicken nuggets. Yes, this place is a heart attack waiting to happen, but you have to be impressed with their economy and efficiency. The counters, bathrooms and booths are all new and clean, but even after the initial shine wears off, I expect this to be a thriving business attracting a variety of customers. The simple touch of having a exposed sink for customers to wash their hands after ordering is much appreciated. Plenty of seating, a drive-thru window, natural light, paraphernalia from local schools and friendly service also make this a winner. By all accounts, this newly opened location in Lexington seems to have most assuredly hit the mark as a successful fast food option in a college town. McDonald's, Wendy's, Waffle House, KFC, Sheetz, and local favorite Kenny's have officially been put on notice. By staying open until 3 or 4 am, I expect that Cook-Out will immediately become the new late-night favorite for students. read more

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Awesome place! We got a big double burger tray with slaw and fries with a peach cobbler shake, and a regular barbecue (pulled pork) tray with beef quesedilla and fries with a caramel cheesecake shake. The food came out really quickly. We couldn't believe it only came out to be a bit over $13. The big double burger was really good as were the shakes and fries. The pulled pork sandwich was a pass - get the burger! The place itself is big and clean. The shake selection is huge. I'd love to come back. read more

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We only came for the milkshakes, so my five-star rating is based on that. Come prepared: these milkshakes are so THICK, you'll need a knife and fork to eat them! read more

Cook Out - Fast Food Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

Visiting friends in the area and this was their go-to place. Not completely horrible but not wonderful either. Prices are more then responsible. Service was nice. Kid behind the counter went above and beyond to find a salt packet that wasn't wet. (Never did find one) He gave me extra dipping sauce though. Shakes were extra thick and super delish. Dining area was a little messy; flies kept bothering us while eating (yuck); and I don't understand why they use styrofoam to serve food in. Maybe if it was to go but why if I'm eating there? Serve it in a basket at least and save the environment a little. read more

Found this restaurant by accident on the way home from Tennessee, and were presently surprised! I had a burger, my wife grilled chicken, sides of fries, onion rings, and cheese bites, all really good! Give this place a try! read more

Best fries ever, best service. I just love cookout, cheap prices but high quality food. I wish I was a southerner. I'd be much fatter. Best fries ever read more

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It was ok. We were not impressed. The restaurant was way too cold and the food was underwellming

Cookout has THE best sweet tea! I also love their corndogs b/c they are just the perfect level of crispy on the outside w/o being burnt. read more

Cook Out - Cook out huge tea is THE best sweet tea in RBC - Fast Food Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

First time ever having cookout and I am very pleasantly surprised. The reviews for this location weren't great but I personally think it was pretty nice! The bathrooms and dining area were clean and nice, staff was friendly and quick with orders. Food was delicious too! I got a Cajun chicken cook out tray with French fries and hush puppies and it was all awesome. They were a little heavy with the Mayo on my sandwich but it wasn't something that couldn't be fixed easy. Got a Hershey's chocolate milkshake and it was delicious! A nice thick milkshake with good flavor. I would recommend this place to people traveling through for sure! read more

Lady at register was rude and got our order wrong. When we asked for it to be fixed she said I was wrong but she would fix it anyway. She then delivered it wrong again. Won't be back. read more

When visiting in Virginia for the first time, EVERYONE recommended that we try Cook Out. "It's the cool place to go." or "all the college students eat there." So I definitely had some pretty high expectations. Overall, I would give it a 3.75/5 star rating. It wasn't FABULOUS but it also was not terrible. Just a pretty average restaurant. However, there were some great pros that I neeeed to mention. First of all- THE TRAY. Everyone swore by it, so naturally I had to try it. $4.99 for an entree, two sides and a drink, or you can upgrade to a shake for a DOLLAR. Amazing. I was blown away by the price. When I got the tray, I was a little underwhelmed. The portion sizes were not great, but then again, it was only $5. So not too shabby. I got the Oreo shake and I would definitely recommend. Super tasty. The chicken tenders were out of this world, however the fries were so-so. The menu is suuuper confusing so I would recommend sticking with the tray. Simple and fair priced. Good experience overall, and I will be back. read more

Be sure to check your order before you leave the line. They have problems getting orders right and rarely provide utensils, napkins, or condiments. At least 4 times, our orders have been wrong. Things didn't start out this way, so who knows what's happened? Good luck to you!! read more

Good food real cheap! Love the place, but our visit tonight was ruined by a large group of screaming teenage girls. Whatever team they represented, (soccer, maybe?) should better supervise their charges. The adults in the place were not amused! They were loud, rude, and obnoxious, yet the "adults" with them ignored their antics. Unfortunately, those running the restaurant tonight look not much older, and they seemed not to be fazed by the chaos. read more

Great thick milkshakes, great service and environment. Burgers were excellent, bursting with flavor and a good size! A Christian owned company so another added perk and reason for the family friendly music playing read more

Best fast food in town and so cheap! For $6 and some change you can get a double cheeseburger, fries, chicken nuggets (and a wide other variety of combination of sides) and one of over 40 flavors of shakes! Food actually taste like it's cooked on a charcoal grill because it is! read more