2026) – Trays, Burgers, Chicken & Shakes
Description: Check the complete Cookout Menu with prices and calories for trays, burgers,
chicken, hot dogs, BBQ, sides, drinks and 40+ fancy milkshakes. Updated for 2026. Focus
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Few fast-food chains have won over the American South the way Cook Out has. The story starts in
1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina, where founder Morris Reaves opened a small cookout-style
restaurant with a simple idea: serve big, freshly made food at prices students and families could
actually afford. His son, Jeremy Reaves, runs the company today, and the chain has grown to
more than 300 locations across the Southeast.
Cook Out's reputation is built on three things: the famous tray deal, hand-pattied char-grilled
burgers, and a legendary list of 40+ milkshake flavours. Below you'll find the full menu with prices
and calories, so you can plan your order before you pull up to the drive-thru. Browse the Cookout Menu to compare popular options.
The tray is the heart of the Cookout Menu and one of the best value deals in fast food. A Cook
Out Tray costs around $7.69, and the smaller Jr. Tray is about $6.49. Every tray includes your
choice of 1 main item, 2 sides, and a drink — or you can swap the drink for a regular milkshake
for roughly an extra $1.00.
Cook Out Tray (1 main + 2 sides + drink)
Jr. Tray (1 small main + 2 sides + drink)
about $7.69
about $6.49
Milkshake upgrade (instead of drink)
about +$1.00
Big Double Burger 330
Regular 1/4 lb. Burger 330
Regular Char-Grilled Chicken 380
Cajun Chicken 380
Spicy Chicken 450
BBQ Char-Grilled Chicken 380
3 Chicken Strips or Chicken Sandwich 660
Barbecue (Regular) 370
2 Hot Dogs 520
2 Quesadillas (Chicken or Beef) 440 / 520
Small Burger 240
2 Chicken Strips 440
2 Corn Dogs 440
BLT Sandwich 400
1 Hot Dog 260
Quesadilla (Chicken or Beef) 220 / 260
Bacon Wrap 420
White Cheddar Cheese Bites 190
Chicken Nuggets 150
Chicken Wrap 500–520
Corn Dog
Fries
Calories
220
350
Hushpuppies
Onion Rings
300
130
Quesadilla (Chicken or Beef)
Chili or Slaw
200 / 260
100–170
Large Soft Drink
Huge Tea
0–290
Bottled Water (Dasani)
Cheerwine
390
0
380
Coke Float
380
Every Cook Out burger starts as fresh ground beef, pattied in-house and cooked over a char grill
— never frozen. You can order them in several sizes and dress them up with signature styles,
sauces and toppings. Check the Cookout Menu for more burger choices.
Small Burger (1/8 lb.)
Regular Burger (1/4 lb.)
Calories
240
$1.99–$2.99
330
Huge Burger (1/2 lb.)
Big Double Burger
520
$2.99–$3.99
about $3.99
330
$2.99–$3.99
Style What's On It Added
Calories
Added
Cook Out Style Homemade chili, slaw, mustard, onion +130 +$0.95
$0.99
Cheddar Style Cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onion,
mayo +240 +$0.99
Out West Style BBQ sauce, bacon, mayo, pickles, onion +210 +$0.75
$0.99
Steak Style A1 sauce, grilled onions, lettuce,
tomato, mayo +100 +$0.59
$0.69
House Style Quesadilla sauce, lettuce, tomato,
onion +65 +$0.49
$0.59
Nacho Chili
Style Nacho cheese, homemade chili +100 +$0.99
Cook Out Sauce 25 $0.50
BBQ Sauce 29 $0.20
Quesadilla Sauce 35 $0.50
A1 Sauce 25 $0.50
Chili Sauce 0 $0.20
Cheese Sauce 100 $1.00
Honey Mustard 69 $0.20
Ranch Dressing 73 $0.20
Hot Sauce 0 $0.20
Polynesian Sauce 110 $0.50
Buffalo Sauce 70 $1.00
Mayo 57 Free
Mustard 10 Free
Ketchup 20 Free
Tomato 10
Bacon 60
Cheese 70
Homemade Chili 70
Homemade Slaw 50
Chicken lovers get plenty of choice at Cook Out. The char-grilled chicken breast comes in several
styles, and there are crispy options too — fillets, strips, nuggets and wraps, with your pick of
dipping sauces.
Style Calories Price
Original Style – classic dressings and sauces with a smoky char 390 $3.69
$4.85
BBQ Style – brushed with BBQ sauce, pickles and mayo 380 $3.69
$4.85
Cajun Style – Cajun seasoning with lettuce, tomato and mayo 380 $3.69
$4.85
Club Style – melted cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo 570 $3.99
$4.99
Cheddar Style – cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onion, mayo 540 $3.99
$4.99
Homemade Style – melted cheese, homemade slaw, grilled
onions, pickles
Calories Price
380
Crispy Chicken Fillet
Calories
Regular Spicy Style
Cheese Style
450
$3.69–$4.99
about 1,080
$3.69–$4.85
$3.99
$4.99
Chicken Strips (homemade style) – crispy strips served with your choice of Cook Out Sauce,
BBQ, Honey Mustard, Polynesian, Ranch or Buffalo sauce.
Chicken Wraps – grilled chicken wrapped with lettuce, tomato and your choice of sauce.
Chicken Nuggets – bite-sized, also available as a tray side.
A Cook Out classic. Hot dogs are grilled and can be topped with chili, slaw, mustard, onions and
cheese — the Cook Out Style dog with chili, slaw, mustard and onion is the one to try.
Hot Dog
2 Hot Dogs (tray main)
260
about $1.99
520
Corn Dog
220
included in tray
about $1.99
Slow-cooked, smoky barbecue is a menu staple, served on a bun with slaw.
Barbecue Sandwich (Regular)
370
about $4.25
BBQ Char-Grilled Chicken
380
included in tray
Quesadilla – Chicken or Beef
2 Quesadillas (tray main)
220–260
about $3.49
Walking Taco
Chicken Wrap
440 / 520
about 400
included in tray
about $3.99
500–520
Bacon Wrap
420
about $4.25
side option
The milkshakes are what made Cook Out famous. With more than 40 flavours — from banana
and peanut butter to cheesecake, Oreo mint and seasonal specials — there's a shake for every
craving. Regular shakes cost roughly $2.99–$3.99, and you can swap one into your tray instead of
a drink for about $1.00 extra. Shakes generally range from 510 to 900 calories depending on
flavour.
Popular flavours include: Banana, Cheesecake, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Oreo, Mint Oreo,
Strawberry, Vanilla, Cherry, Blueberry, Caramel, Coffee, Cappuccino, Butterfinger, Snickers,
Reese's, M&M, Heath, Walnut, Peach and seasonal specials.
Cheesecake (slice)
Milkshake (regular)
about 450
about $2.99
510–900
$2.99–$3.99
Fries
Onion Rings
Calories
350
about $1.99
130
Hushpuppies
White Cheddar Cheese Bites
300
about $2.29
about $1.99
190
Chicken Nuggets
Chili
150
about $2.99
about $2.99
100
Slaw
Fried Okra
170
about $1.99
about $1.99
about 250
about $2.29
Drink Calories Price
Soft Drinks (large)
Sweet Tea / Huge Tea
0–290
about $1.99
390
Cheerwine
Coke Float
380
about $1.99
about $2.29
380
Fruit Slushies
Bottled Water
about 200
about $2.99
about $2.49
0
about $1.49
Customise any burger, sandwich or wrap with sauces, dressings and fresh toppings. Visit the Cookout Menu to explore meal options. See the
burger section above for the full sauce list with calories and prices. Popular free add-ons include
mayo, mustard and ketchup; fresh jalapeños, cheese slices, grilled onions, pickles, lettuce and
tomato can be added for a small charge.
Vegetarian: French fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, chili or slaw, fried okra, fruit slushies, salads
with non-vegan dressings, and drinks.
Gluten-free: Hamburger patties (without the bun), french fries, grilled chicken, BBQ items
without the bun, chicken nuggets, and drinks.
Most Cook Out locations are drive-thru and walk-up window only — there's no indoor dining
room at many stores. You can order at the window or drive-thru, and many locations also appear
on third-party delivery apps. Hours vary by location, so check your local store before heading out.
Monday – Thursday
Friday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 2:00 AM – 3:00 AM
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 3:00 AM – 4:30 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 2:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Drive-thru hours are generally the same, but can vary by location.
Christmas Day
Christmas Eve
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
Easter Sunday
Open (reduced hours, often
until 11 PM)
Closed
Closed
New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labour Day, and
most other holidays
Open (regular hours)
How much is a Cook Out tray? A Cook Out Tray costs about $7.69 and the Jr. Tray about $6.49.
Both include 1 main item, 2 sides and a drink.
How much is a Cook Out milkshake? Regular milkshakes cost roughly $2.99–$3.99, with over 40
flavours to choose from. Prices vary slightly by location.
How many calories are in a Cook Out milkshake? Depending on the flavour, a regular shake
has between 510 and 900 calories.
When does Cook Out close? Most locations open around 10–11 AM and close between 2 AM and
3 AM, staying open later (3–4:30 AM) on Friday and Saturday nights.
Where did Cook Out start? Cook Out was founded in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina, by
Morris Reaves, and is still family-run today.
Why is Cook Out so cheap? The menu is built around simple, high-volume items made fresh in
house, and the tray bundles several items at one low price — which keeps the average ticket
affordable.
Is Cook Out meat fresh? Yes — Cook Out grinds and patties its beef fresh and delivers it to
stores. The chain's motto is "Always Fresh, Never Frozen."
Does Cook Out have an app? No, Cook Out doesn't have an official mobile app. You can order at
the drive-thru or walk-up window.
Does Cook Out sell gift cards? Gift cards are available at some in-store locations, but not
through the official website.
Is Cook Out open on Christmas? Cook Out is closed on Christmas Day, though most locations
are open with reduced hours on Christmas Eve.
Cook Out earns its loyal following honestly: a tray that feeds you well for under $8, burgers grilled
fresh to order, chicken in every style you can think of, and a milkshake menu that could take you a
month to work through. Whether you're grabbing a late-night tray after a game or treating the
family to shakes, the full menu with prices above has everything you need to order with
confidence.
Disclaimer: This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Cook Out. Prices and calories
are approximate and vary by location — always check with your local restaurant before ordering.
Published: October 2026 | Last updated: October 2026