Cook Out Menu Prices (2026)
Cook Out is a Southeastern drive-thru chain famous for two things: staying open until three or four in the morning, and the Cook Out Tray — a combo that includes an entree, two sides and a drink for a price most chains charge for the sandwich alone.
The other draw is the milkshake menu, which runs to more than forty flavours made with real ice cream. Cook Out does not offer online ordering or delivery, and the menu boards are famously dense, so knowing the tray structure before you pull up saves time.
How to Save Money at Cook Out
- The Cook Out Tray at $7.49 to $8.79 includes an entree, two sides and a drink — the cheapest complete combo of any national or regional chain.
- Upgrading the tray drink to a milkshake for $2.99 costs less than buying the shake separately at $4.29.
- Cook Out stays open until 3:00 or 4:00 AM, which makes it one of the only late-night sit-down-quality options in much of the Southeast.
- There is no app, no delivery and no loyalty programme — the low counter price is the entire offer.
Cook Out Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Cook Out Tray?
Trays run about $7.49 to $8.79 depending on the entree, and include an entree, two sides and a drink. The Big Double Burger tray at roughly $8.29 is the most ordered version.
How many milkshake flavours does Cook Out have?
More than forty, all made with real ice cream. A regular is about $4.29 and speciality flavours such as cheesecake or banana pudding run roughly $4.79 to $4.99.
What time does Cook Out close?
Most locations stay open until 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and until 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday, which makes it a late-night staple across the Southeast.
Does Cook Out have delivery or an app?
No. Cook Out does not offer online ordering, delivery or a loyalty app. Orders are placed at the drive-thru or walk-up window, which is part of how the chain keeps prices low.
What sides can you get with a Cook Out Tray?
More than a dozen options including hushpuppies, Cajun fries, onion rings, a corn dog, a quesadilla, chicken nuggets, coleslaw and white cheddar bites. Two are included with every tray.
Where are Cook Out locations?
About 300 restaurants concentrated in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and neighbouring states. The chain has expanded slowly and stays regional by design.