Cook Out

Reviews

• Alex H.

  star star star star star_border 2 November 2026

  For eons, weary travelers have sought refuge and a warm meal at roadside establishments. Word of the locations of these establishments was passed along amongst the nomads. Today, it is no different. After a very long day of travel with delayed flights, I landed in Greensboro after 11. I used yelp to find late night dining options, and they were sparse. But Cook Out was listed as being open until 3 AM on weekdays.
  I piloted my trusty steed (well, my rental Suburban) to the restaurant, and chose the right side of the double drive-through. Cars were lining up behind me, and although the menu was large, the headlights in my rear view pressured me into making a quick decision. I ordered a burger "cook out style," figuring it must be okay to have their name on it. It was definitely okay. Not great, not really good, but okay. It had some kind of chili on it, and a raw onion. And the bun was smushed. But I was starved and they were open late, so thanks.
  The fries were neither hot nor crisp, but they were very salty. But they were open when I was starved, so again, thanks.
  Would I go back? Sure, if I were hungry between 10 and 3 (4 am on weekends).
  The food gets 2 stars from me. But they get 5 stars for being there when I needed them. So I'll round up the average and give them 4.

• Ryan C.

  star star star star_border star_border 27 October 2026

  Decent burgers in a pinch. When this particular location opened 20 or so years ago, it was the only game in town for burgers. I ate there probably 2-3 times a week. Huge burgers, grilled nicely, and hot fries. Quick and friendly service. But now, unless it's midnight, there are other fast food burger options available that aren't named McDonald's or Wendy's. Five Guys, for example. And the Cook Out employees' priority isn't getting your order correct, it's getting you through the line as quickly as possible.
  
  Milkshakes are a highlight- Peanut butter fudge is so good! I'll go there now just to get a shake and no meal. In sum, not as good as they once were, but not a bad option if you need a better burger than the usual burger joints.

• Allen M.

  star star star star star_border 13 October 2026

  I left NC 20 years ago and only get those amazing shakes when I return for a visit. This trip we went every night and got our shakes. We sure cant get them like that in Fort Lauderdale. Only wish they had watermelon earlier than July but all's good. Also - their hush puppies are so good. Now I have to go get my running shoes out of the closet and run these delicious shakes off. Lol

• Kassidy G.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 12 October 2026

  Chicken wrap was way too crunchy. Fries are too greasy. And we got a huge sweet tea with our trays, after drinking the entire tea and beginning to chew the ice, we saw a bug frozen into the ice cube. Absolutely not going back to this cookout, if any at all. Very disappointed and DISGUSTED.

• Jacob B.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 9 October 2026

  Weekly patron. Tonight I ordered a tray. Burger was a size smaller than any other visit at any location, charred like a brick and nearly choked. The burger was drowned in mustard and ketchup, and had a piece of lettuce that was soggy and looked brown turned throw away. Called 3 times. No answer. Emailing corporate!