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Cook Out is a fast food chain with over 300 locations known for Cook Out Tray (Burger), Cook Out Style Burger, Milkshake (Oreo). Our Cook Out menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including cook out trays, burgers, milkshakes, sides. Current deals include Cook Out Tray — $5.99.

Updated September 2026
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Breakfast 6:00 AM–10:30 AM dailyMenu & hoursAmerican, Fast Food, Burgers, Barbecue
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Cook Out menu
Last updated
September 2026

The Cook Out menu features 21 items across Cook Out Trays, Burgers, Milkshakes, Sides, with current prices, calories, and full nutrition facts — updated September 2026.

Cook Out Signature Items & Most Popular Menu Items

The most-ordered items at Cook Out — Cook Out Tray, Cook Out Style Burger, Oreo Milkshake, BBQ Sandwich Tray, and Chicken Strip Tray.

01Most popular

Cook Out Tray (Burger)

$5.99

Cook Out Style Burger with two sides and a drink — the signature Cook Out meal

02

Cook Out Style Burger

$3.49

Quarter-pound beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and mayo

03

Milkshake (Oreo)

$3.99

Hand-spun milkshake with Oreo cookies — one of 40+ shake flavors

04

Barbecue Sandwich Tray

$5.99

Pulled pork barbecue sandwich with two sides and a drink

05

Chicken Strip Tray (4-piece)

$5.99

Four chicken strips with two sides and a drink

Cook Out Nutrition Info — Calories & Allergens

Cook Out menu calories for every item — trays, burgers, chicken, milkshakes, hot dogs, and sides.

Highest-Calorie Items

  • Large Tray (any entrée)1200 cal
  • Burger Tray950 cal
  • Barbecue Sandwich Tray910 cal
  • Chicken Strip Tray (4-piece)880 cal

Lowest-Calorie Item

  • Cole Slaw170 cal
ItemCalProteinCarbsFat
Burger Tray950---
Chicken Strip Tray (4-piece)880---
Barbecue Sandwich Tray910---
Hot Dog Tray840---
Large Tray (any entrée)1200---
Cook Out Style Burger540---
Cheeseburger580---
Double Cheeseburger820---
Oreo Milkshake640---
Reese's Milkshake680---
Banana Pudding Milkshake620---
Cheesecake Milkshake660---
Watermelon Milkshake560---
Chocolate Milkshake600---
Vanilla Milkshake580---
Strawberry Milkshake590---
French Fries350---
Onion Rings310---
Cole Slaw170---
Baked Beans190---
Hush Puppies240---

Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on customizations and preparation. Source: Official restaurant website.

Allergen Notice: Menu items may contain or come into contact with common allergens including milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Always check with the restaurant directly if you have specific dietary needs or severe allergies. This information is provided as a reference and may not be complete.

Official Allergen Menu: View full allergen & nutrition chart on Cook Out's website

Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.

Compare calories and protein across all chains on our nutrition comparison page.

Breakfast

Cook OutBreakfast Menu & Hours

Breakfast 6:00 AM–10:30 AM daily. Prices and calories below.

Opening hours

DayStartEnd
Monday–Sunday6:00 AM10:30 AM
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Best Value at Cook Out

Cheapest item: Cole Slaw at $1.99 (Sides)

Baked Beans$1.99
French Fries$2.49
Hush Puppies$2.49
Onion Rings$2.99
Cook Out Style Burger$3.49
Cheeseburger$3.79
Oreo Milkshake$3.99
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Smart Ordering Tips at Cook Out

Real ways to save — calculated from the Cook Out menu, deals, and rewards.

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Cheapest item on the menu

Cole Slaw at $1.99 (Sides) is the lowest-priced item on the Cook Out menu.

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Current deal: Cook Out Tray — $5.99

The Cook Out tray is the best deal — choose any entrée plus two sides and a drink for one low price. Available in regular ($5.99) and large ($6.99) sizes.

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2 secret menu items

Order off the secret menu to get more for your money — Cook Out Style Double Burger is a favorite. Full ordering instructions included.

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Order in the official app

Cook Out runs app-exclusive deals, rewards, and free-signup offers. Ordering through the app is usually cheaper than in person.

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Check seasonal items

Cook Out currently has 2 limited-time seasonal items — these often offer the best new value on the menu.

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New & Seasonal Items

Limited-time offerings at Cook Out.

Seasonal Milkshake Flavors

$2.99

Rotating seasonal milkshake flavors from 40+ options

540 calAvailable through Seasonal

Cook Out Tray (seasonal special)

$5.99

Limited-time tray special with seasonal sides

840 calAvailable through Limited time

Cook OutValue & Nutrition Guides

Ranked picks computed from our verified Cook Out menu data — best value, most protein, and lightest meals, with prices on every row.

Meal Price Calculator

Build a meal and see the total cost — tap + to add items.

Cook Out Trays

Burger Tray

$5.99 · 950 cal

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Chicken Strip Tray (4-piece)

$5.99 · 880 cal

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Barbecue Sandwich Tray

$5.99 · 910 cal

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Hot Dog Tray

$5.99 · 840 cal

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Large Tray (any entrée)

$6.99 · 1200 cal

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Burgers

Cook Out Style Burger

$3.49 · 540 cal

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Cheeseburger

$3.79 · 580 cal

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Double Cheeseburger

$4.99 · 820 cal

0

Milkshakes

Oreo Milkshake

$3.99 · 640 cal

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Reese's Milkshake

$3.99 · 680 cal

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Banana Pudding Milkshake

$3.99 · 620 cal

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Cheesecake Milkshake

$3.99 · 660 cal

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Watermelon Milkshake

$3.99 · 560 cal

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Chocolate Milkshake

$3.99 · 600 cal

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Vanilla Milkshake

$3.99 · 580 cal

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Strawberry Milkshake

$3.99 · 590 cal

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Sides

French Fries

$2.49 · 350 cal

0

Onion Rings

$2.99 · 310 cal

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Cole Slaw

$1.99 · 170 cal

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Baked Beans

$1.99 · 190 cal

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Hush Puppies

$2.49 · 240 cal

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Nutrition Calculator

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Cook Out Trays

Burger Tray

950 cal

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Chicken Strip Tray (4-piece)

880 cal · per 4 chicken strips

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Barbecue Sandwich Tray

910 cal

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Hot Dog Tray

840 cal

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Large Tray (any entrée)

1200 cal

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Burgers

Cook Out Style Burger

540 cal

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Cheeseburger

580 cal

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Double Cheeseburger

820 cal

0

Milkshakes

Oreo Milkshake

640 cal

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Reese's Milkshake

680 cal

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Banana Pudding Milkshake

620 cal

0

Cheesecake Milkshake

660 cal

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Watermelon Milkshake

560 cal

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Chocolate Milkshake

600 cal

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Vanilla Milkshake

580 cal

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Strawberry Milkshake

590 cal

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Sides

French Fries

350 cal

0

Onion Rings

310 cal

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Cole Slaw

170 cal

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Baked Beans

190 cal

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Hush Puppies

240 cal

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Price History

How prices have changed over time for a signature item at Cook Out.Current trend: +3.5% vs 2025.

2024-01$5.492024-06$5.692025-01$5.792025-06$5.892026-01$5.99

Cook Out Deals & Tray Specials 2026

Save at Cook Out — trays from $5.99 include entrée, two sides, and a drink for one low price.

Cook Out Tray — $5.99

The Cook Out tray is the best deal — choose any entrée plus two sides and a drink for one low price. Available in regular ($5.99) and large ($6.99) sizes.

Coupons, Promo Codes & Rewards

Looking for the latest Cook Out deals and promo codes? Browse every verified coupon, promo code, and rewards program across all chains on our coupons page.

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CommunityUpdated August 28, 2026

Community Sentiment

What customers are saying across Reddit, Google Reviews, Yelp, and social media.

4.2Very Good⭐⭐⭐⭐
Customer sentiment score/ 5.0

Above average — 0.2 points higher than the 4.0 average across all 109 chains we track.

Sentiment by Category

How customers rate 5 aspects of this chain, derived from the praise and complaints above.

Food Quality & Taste
5.0

How customers rate the food itself — flavor, freshness, consistency, preparation.

Praise: 40+ milkshake flavors

Complaint: Food described as good but not great

Value & Price
5.0

Perceived bang for the buck — prices, deals, value menus, portion size for cost.

Praise: Insane value — tray with entrée, two sides, and drink for $5.99

Menu Variety
4.4

Breadth of the menu — selection, flavors, customization, seasonal options.

Praise: 40+ milkshake flavors

Service & Speed
3.7

Order accuracy, staff, speed, and overall experience at the counter or drive-thru.

Complaint: Many locations are drive-thru only

Convenience & Hours
3.4

Location accessibility, hours, late-night availability, app ordering, payment quirks.

Praise: Open until 3 AM at many locations

Complaint: Many locations are drive-thru only

Category scores are derived from the sentiment signals above: each praise point lifts a category, each complaint lowers it, starting from the overall score.

Score

4.2 / 5

Very Good rating

Ranking

#16 of 109

by customer sentiment

Cook Out enjoys a devoted cult following, especially among college students in the Southeast, where its roughly 300 drive-thru locations are a late-night staple. Google Reviews average around 4.2, with the $5.99 tray (entrée, two sides, and a drink) and the 40+ milkshake flavors drawing near-universal praise. Common complaints include drive-thru-only service, cash-only quirks at some spots, and food that's satisfying rather than exceptional. On Reddit r/fastfood, Cook Out is routinely named one of the best bang-for-buck chains in America.

People Love

  • + Insane value — tray with entrée, two sides, and drink for $5.99
  • + 40+ milkshake flavors
  • + Open until 3 AM at many locations
  • + Hush puppies praised as a highlight
  • + Char-grilled style burgers

Common Complaints

  • - Many locations are drive-thru only
  • - Some locations are cash-only
  • - Food described as good but not great
  • - Late-night lines can get long
  • - Hard to find outside the Southeast

Best Value

Cook Out Secret Menu Hacks

Hidden Cook Out items — Cook Out Style Double Burger and Chili Cheese Wrap.

Cook Out Style Double Burger

$4.99

Two beef patties with all toppings on a toasted bun

How to order: Order a Cook Out Style Burger and ask for 'a second patty — make it a double.'

Chili Cheese Wrap

$3.99

A wrap filled with chili, cheese, and onions

How to order: Order a wrap and ask for 'chili, cheese, and onions inside.'

Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Options

Menu items flagged with dietary labels at Cook Out.

🥗All Dietary5🥦Vegetarian3🌱Vegan2🌾Gluten-Free0

French Fries

Vegan

Crispy french fries

Sides

$2.49

Onion Rings

Vegetarian

Battered onion rings

Sides

$2.99

Cole Slaw

Vegetarian

Creamy coleslaw

Sides

$1.99

Baked Beans

Vegan

Southern-style baked beans

Sides

$1.99

Hush Puppies

Vegetarian

Deep-fried cornmeal fritters — a Southern classic

Sides

$2.49

Regional Price Differences

Estimated Cook Out menu prices by location, based on regional operating costs.

LocationPricevs AverageDetails
Atlanta$5.85-$0.00
Estimated — on par with national average — Cook Out Tray (Burger)
Charlotte$6.00+$0.15
Estimated — on par with national average — Cook Out Tray (Burger)
Nashville$5.75-$0.10
Estimated — lower operating costs — Cook Out Tray (Burger)
Orlando$6.10+$0.25
Estimated — higher operating costs — Cook Out Tray (Burger)
Houston$5.75-$0.10
Estimated — lower operating costs — Cook Out Tray (Burger)
Richmond$5.65-$0.20
Estimated — lower operating costs — Cook Out Tray (Burger)

Locations

Where to find Cook Out near you.

Locations

Cook Out has 300 locations worldwide across 1 regions.

United States
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Cook Out Menu Questions — Trays, Shakes & More

Answers to common questions about the Cook Out menu — tray prices, 40+ milkshake flavors, late night hours, and sides.

What should I order at Cook Out?
Based on customer sentiment from Google Reviews, Yelp, and Reddit, the most recommended Cook Out items are Cook Out Tray, Cook Out Style Burger, Oreo Milkshake. For the best value, customers most often mention Cook Out Tray at $5.99, Large Tray at $6.99, Milkshakes at $3.99. Cook Out enjoys a devoted cult following, especially among college students in the Southeast, where its roughly 300 drive-thru locations are a late-night staple.
Is Cook Out good?
Cook Out has a customer sentiment score of 4.2 out of 5, slightly above the 4.0 average across the 109 chains we track. The most common praise is: insane value — tray with entrée, two sides, and drink for $5.99; 40+ milkshake flavors. The most common complaints are: many locations are drive-thru only; some locations are cash-only.
What time does Cook Out start serving breakfast?
Cook Out starts serving breakfast at 6:00 AM (Monday–Sunday). Most locations follow the same schedule, but individual restaurants can shift times by an hour — check with your local Cook Out to confirm.
When does Cook Out stop serving breakfast?
Cook Out serves breakfast until 10:30 AM on Monday–Sunday. After that, the menu switches to the regular all-day menu. Hours can vary by location.
How many calories are in a Cook Out Style Burger at Cook Out?
A Cook Out Style Burger at Cook Out has 540 calories. This is from the official Cook Out nutrition information and can vary slightly with customizations.
What is the lowest-calorie item at Cook Out?
The lowest-calorie item on the Cook Out menu is the Cole Slaw at 170 calories (Sides). Calorie counts come from official Cook Out nutrition data.
Where does the Cook Out nutrition data come from?
All Cook Out calorie and macronutrient information on this page is sourced from the official Cook Out nutrition and allergen information, linked below. Nutrition values are approximate and may vary with customizations, preparation, and location.
What is the Cook Out menu price range for 2026?
The Cook Out menu with prices for 2026 ranges from $1.99 for a hot dog to $6.99 for a large tray. The Cook Out tray is $5.99 and includes an entrée with two sides and a drink. Milkshakes are $3.99 with 40+ flavors.
What is a Cook Out tray?
A Cook Out tray is the signature meal — choose any entrée (burger, chicken strips, BBQ sandwich, or hot dog) plus two sides and a drink for $5.99 (regular) or $6.99 (large). It's the most popular way to order at Cook Out.
Does Cook Out have milkshakes?
Yes, Cook Out has 40+ milkshake flavors including Oreo, Reese's, Banana Pudding, Cheesecake, Watermelon, and seasonal specialties. All milkshakes are hand-spun and $3.99 each.
What sides does Cook Out have?
Cook Out sides include French fries, onion rings, cole slaw, baked beans, hush puppies, and corn dog nuggets. Each tray includes two sides of your choice.
How many Cook Out locations are there?
Cook Out has approximately 300 locations primarily in the Southeastern United States. The chain was founded in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina and is famous for its late-night hours (many open until 3 AM or later).
Published:Updated:Reviewed by:Emily Nakamura(Nutrition Editor)

GetFoodMenus.com is an independent fan site and is NOT affiliated with Cook Out or any of its parent companies, subsidiaries, or franchisees. Menu items, prices, and availability are subject to change without notice. Full disclaimer

Prices and nutrition data sourced from www.cookout.com and verified as of 2026-08-28. See our methodology for data collection details.

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