Cook Out Food Items (2026)

Cook Out's signature char-grilled burgers are cooked on real flame using fresh, never-frozen beef ground daily at the Greensboro commissary. With 4 sizes and 7 styles, there are 11 core hamburger options ranging from the $2.99 Small burger to the $5.98 Huge Burger with Cheddar. Every burger has distinct grill marks and a smoky char that sets Cook Out apart from flat-top griddle competitors.

Cook Out's hot dogs are char-grilled to order, starting at just $2.00. Choose from 8 styles including the classic hot dog, corn dog, bacon cheddar, chili dog, and the signature Cook Out Style with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions. Hot dogs are the cheapest entry point on the menu and can also be used as a Tray side.

Cook Out offers char-grilled chicken breast in 6 styles (original, Cajun, homemade, BBQ, cheddar, club), plus chicken strips, wraps, sandwiches, and quesadillas. The chargrilled breast is made from real whole chicken breast, never processed, and is one of the healthier options on the menu at around 290 calories.

Cook Out serves authentic North Carolina-style pork barbecue with a vinegar-based sauce that is tangy, smoky, and distinctly different from Kansas City or Texas BBQ styles. The BBQ sandwich is widely considered the best value item on the entire menu, and the full BBQ Plate with slaw, fries, and hush puppies comes in under $8.

Cook Out offers 15+ side options that form the backbone of the Tray system. From classic French fries and onion rings to Southern staples like hush puppies and coleslaw, every side can be doubled up in a Tray. The corn dog and quesadilla even count as sides, making the Tray one of the most flexible meal systems in fast food.

Cook Out has over 40 hand-spun milkshake flavors, all at the same $3.99 price point. Made with real ice cream as the base (not soft-serve mix), Cook Out shakes are genuinely thick and hold their shape. Flavors range from classic chocolate and vanilla to loaded options like Oreo, Reese's Cup, and cheesecake. The shake upgrade on a Tray costs just $1 extra.

The Cook Out Tray is the signature meal: one main entree, two sides, and a large drink for $6.29 to $7.49. The Jr. Tray offers the same format at a smaller size for $5.29 to $6.49. With 20+ entree options and 15+ sides, Cook Out claims over 54,000 possible Tray combinations. Upgrading the drink to a milkshake costs $1 extra.

Cook Out serves a full range of soft drinks plus specialty items like the Cheerwine Float, a North Carolina exclusive combining the state's iconic cherry soda with creamy ice cream. Drinks are included in every Tray and can be upgraded to a milkshake for $1 extra.