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Cook Out Menu with Prices

Updated October 2026American, Fast Food, Burgers, Barbecue

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.

Breakfast 6:00 AM–10:30 AM daily Menu & hours

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The Cook Out menu features 17 items across Cook Out Trays, Burgers, Milkshakes, Sides, with current prices, calories, and full nutrition facts, updated October 2026.

Full Cook Out Menu with Prices & Nutrition 2026

Complete Cook Out menu with 2026 prices — trays, burgers, chicken, BBQ, 40+ milkshake flavors, hot dogs, sides, and kids meals.

Menu items and nutrition last checked against official Cook Out sources on October 1, 2026.How we check

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17 items

Cook Out Trays

Item
Burger Tray

Cook Out Tray with a Regular 1/4 lb char-grilled burger, two sides and a beverage.

Varies by location—
Barbecue Sandwich Tray

Cook Out Tray with a Regular Barbeque sandwich, two sides and a beverage.

Varies by location—
Hot Dog Tray

Cook Out Tray with two hot dogs, two sides and a beverage.

Varies by location—

Burgers

Item
Regular Cook Out Style Burger

Regular char-grilled hamburger, Cook Out Style: homemade chili, slaw, mustard and onion.

Varies by location—
Cheeseburger

Regular 1/4 lb char-grilled hamburger with cheese from Cook Out.

Varies by location—

Milkshakes

Item
Oreo Milkshake

Hand-spun milkshake with Oreo cookies

$3.99802
Reese's Milkshake

Hand-spun milkshake with Reese's peanut butter cups

$3.99894
Banana Pudding Milkshake

Hand-spun milkshake with banana pudding flavor

$3.99781
Cheesecake Milkshake

Hand-spun milkshake with cheesecake flavor

$3.99845
Watermelon Milkshake

Seasonal watermelon milkshake

$3.99645
Chocolate Milkshake

Classic chocolate hand-spun milkshake

$3.99620
Vanilla Milkshake

Classic vanilla hand-spun milkshake

$3.99555
Strawberry Milkshake

Fresh strawberry hand-spun milkshake

$3.99610

Sides

Item
French Fries

Crispy french fries

$2.49347
Onion Rings

Battered onion rings

$2.99256
Slaw

Homemade slaw side from Cook Out.

Varies by location—
Hush Puppies

Deep-fried cornmeal fritters — a Southern classic

$2.49300

Prices are approximate national averages for in-store orders and vary by location and franchise. Delivery via DoorDash, UberEats, or restaurant app is typically 15–30% higher.

Cook Out Nutrition Info — Calories & Allergens

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

Official Cook Out allergen guide →

Highest-Calorie Items

  • Reese's Milkshake · 24g protein894 cal
  • Cheesecake Milkshake · 21g protein845 cal
  • Oreo Milkshake · 17g protein802 cal
  • Banana Pudding Milkshake · 16g protein781 cal

Lowest-Calorie Items

  • Onion Rings · 6g protein256 cal
  • Hush Puppies · 2g protein300 cal
  • French Fries · 4g protein347 cal
  • Vanilla Milkshake · 16g protein555 cal

Highest-Protein Items

  • Reese's Milkshake · 894 cal24g protein
  • Cheesecake Milkshake · 845 cal21g protein
  • Oreo Milkshake · 802 cal17g protein
  • Banana Pudding Milkshake · 781 cal16g protein
ItemCalProteinCarbsFat
Oreo Milkshake80217g125g29g
Reese's Milkshake89424g121g37g
Banana Pudding Milkshake78116g126g26g
Cheesecake Milkshake84521g101g42g
Watermelon Milkshake64515g89g16g
Chocolate Milkshake62016g110g18g
Vanilla Milkshake55516g86g18g
Strawberry Milkshake61015g105g17g
French Fries3474g45g17g
Onion Rings2566g56g2g
Hush Puppies3002g47g9g
Full Cook Out nutrition facts & calories →

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.

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.

Cook Out Breakfast Menu & Hours

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

Opening hours

DayStartEnd
Monday–Sunday6:00 AM10:30 AM

Best Value at Cook Out

Cheapest item: French Fries at $2.49 (Sides)

Hush Puppies$2.49
Onion Rings$2.99
Oreo Milkshake$3.99
Reese's Milkshake$3.99
Banana Pudding Milkshake$3.99
Cheesecake Milkshake$3.99
Watermelon Milkshake$3.99

Smart Ordering Tips at Cook Out

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

Cheapest item on the menu

French Fries at $2.49 (Sides) is the lowest-priced item on the Cook Out menu.

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Best protein-per-dollar

Reese's Milkshake delivers 24g of protein for $3.99: the best protein-per-dollar pick on the 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 calSeasonal

Cook Out Tray (seasonal special)

$5.99

Limited-time tray special with seasonal sides

840 calLimited time

Cook Out Value & Nutrition Guides

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

Meals Under 500 Calories (3) →Cheapest Meals (10) →

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Cook Out Trays

Burger Tray

Varies by location

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Barbecue Sandwich Tray

Varies by location

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Hot Dog Tray

Varies by location

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Burgers

Regular Cook Out Style Burger

Varies by location

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Cheeseburger

Varies by location

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Milkshakes

Oreo Milkshake

$3.99 · 802 cal

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Reese's Milkshake

$3.99 · 894 cal

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Banana Pudding Milkshake

$3.99 · 781 cal

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Cheesecake Milkshake

$3.99 · 845 cal

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Watermelon Milkshake

$3.99 · 645 cal

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Chocolate Milkshake

$3.99 · 620 cal

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Vanilla Milkshake

$3.99 · 555 cal

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Strawberry Milkshake

$3.99 · 610 cal

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Sides

French Fries

$2.49 · 347 cal

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Onion Rings

$2.99 · 256 cal

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Slaw

Varies by location

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Hush Puppies

$2.49 · 300 cal

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$0.00

Nutrition Calculator

Build a meal and see total calories, protein, carbs, and fat.

Cook Out Trays

Burger Tray

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Barbecue Sandwich Tray

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Hot Dog Tray

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Burgers

Regular Cook Out Style Burger

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Cheeseburger

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Milkshakes

Oreo Milkshake

802 cal · P: 17g · C: 125g · F: 29g

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Reese's Milkshake

894 cal · P: 24g · C: 121g · F: 37g

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Banana Pudding Milkshake

781 cal · P: 16g · C: 126g · F: 26g

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Cheesecake Milkshake

845 cal · P: 21g · C: 101g · F: 42g

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Watermelon Milkshake

645 cal · P: 15g · C: 89g · F: 16g

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Chocolate Milkshake

620 cal · P: 16g · C: 110g · F: 18g

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Vanilla Milkshake

555 cal · P: 16g · C: 86g · F: 18g

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Strawberry Milkshake

610 cal · P: 15g · C: 105g · F: 17g

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Sides

French Fries

347 cal · P: 4g · C: 45g · F: 17g

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Onion Rings

256 cal · P: 6g · C: 56g · F: 2g

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Slaw

0

Hush Puppies

300 cal · P: 2g · C: 47g · F: 9g

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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.

Price historyPrice history for 5 checks, from $5.49 in Jan '24 to $5.99 in Jan '26.$6.40$5.70$5.00$5.49Jan '24$5.69Jun '24$5.79Jan '25$5.89Jun '25$5.99Jan '26

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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Updated October 1, 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 104 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 104

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.

Sources: Google Reviews, Reddit r/fastfood, Yelp, BrandEating

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

Most Recommended

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 Dietary4🥦Vegetarian3🌱Vegan1🌾Gluten-Free0

French Fries

Vegan

Crispy french fries

Sides

$2.49

Onion Rings

Vegetarian

Battered onion rings

Sides

$2.99

Slaw

Vegetarian

Homemade slaw side from Cook Out.

Sides

Varies by location

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)

Cook Out Hours

When Cook Out is open, when breakfast and lunch are served, and holiday hours.

Store hours

Cook Out opening and closing times are set by each location and can differ between dine-in, drive-thru and delivery. Check your local restaurant for today's exact hours.

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Breakfast & lunch hours

  • Breakfast: Monday–Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Typical times; participating locations may vary.

Holiday hours

Most Cook Out locations are typically closed on:

  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

Some franchised locations set their own holiday hours.

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 104 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.
What is the lowest-calorie item at Cook Out?
The lowest-calorie item on the Cook Out menu is the Onion Rings at 256 calories (Sides). Calorie counts come from official Cook Out nutrition data.
What is the highest-protein item at Cook Out?
The Reese's Milkshake is the highest-protein item at Cook Out, with 24g of protein and 894 calories. Use our nutrition table above to compare every menu item.
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).

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Published:Updated:Reviewed by:Emily Nakamura(Nutrition Editor)

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Prices and nutrition data sourced from www.cookout.com and verified as of 2026-10-01. See our methodology for data collection details.

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