Cookout Allergen Menu: Tasty and Healthy
🗓️ 2026 Update (October 12, 2026): As of October 2026, Cook Out publishes calories and nutrition facts but does not publish an official allergen chart. This page has been rewritten to make that clear. The allergen notes below are based on common ingredients (such as wheat buns and dairy shakes), not on a Cook Out document. If you have a serious allergy, always ask the restaurant.
If you have a food allergy, ordering at Cook Out takes some extra care. The chain shares a downloadable nutrition guide with calories, fat, sodium and protein, but it does not list allergens like wheat, milk, egg, soy or peanuts for each item. That means you need to ask questions at the window. This guide explains which Cook Out items most likely contain common allergens, where cross-contact can happen, and how to order more safely.
Does Cook Out Have an Allergen Menu?
No. Cook Out’s website offers a “Download Nutrition Facts” PDF on its menu page, which covers calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrates, sugar and protein. It does not mark allergens, ingredients or gluten-free items. For questions, Cook Out’s customer service line is 1-866-547-0011, and staff at your local store can tell you what goes into an item.
Likely Allergens by Menu Item
The table below is a general guide based on how these foods are usually made. Recipes and suppliers can change, so treat it as a starting point for your questions, not a guarantee.
| Menu Item | Likely Allergens | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Burgers (on a bun) | Wheat; milk if cheese is added | Patties are fresh beef; the bun contains wheat. Mayo-based toppings may contain egg. |
| BBQ Sandwich and Plate | Wheat (bun, hushpuppies) | Chopped pork barbecue. The plate comes with sides that may contain egg or wheat. |
| Hot Dogs | Wheat (bun); milk on Bacon Cheddar | Toppings such as chili and slaw can add more allergens. |
| Corn Dog | Wheat, possibly milk and egg | Batter-dipped and fried. |
| Chicken Strips, Nuggets, Spicy Chicken | Wheat; possibly milk, egg, soy | Breaded and fried. |
| Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich | Wheat (bun) | The chicken itself is grilled, not breaded. |
| Wraps and Quesadillas | Wheat (tortilla), milk (cheese) | Wraps use breaded chicken and sauces like ranch or honey mustard. |
| Hushpuppies | Wheat, possibly milk and egg | Cornmeal batter, fried. |
| Onion Rings, Cheese Curds, Okra | Wheat; milk (cheese curds) | Battered or breaded and fried. |
| Slaw | Possibly egg | Creamy slaws are often mayo-based. |
| Milkshakes and Floats | Milk; many flavors add wheat, peanuts or tree nuts | Peanut butter, Reese’s, Snickers, Walnut and nut flavors are made at the same station as other shakes. |
Cross-Contact Risks at Cook Out
🍟 FRYERS
Shared oil is likely
Fries may share fryer oil with breaded chicken, hushpuppies and onion rings. That matters for wheat and gluten allergies.
🥜 SHAKE STATION
Peanuts and tree nuts
With 40+ flavors, including peanut butter and walnut, shakes share blenders and scoops. People with nut allergies should be very careful.
Gluten-Free Options at Cook Out
Cook Out has no certified gluten-free menu. Some diners avoiding gluten order these items, but there is always a risk of cross-contact on the grill and in the fryers:
- Burger patty with no bun (ask for it in a box or on lettuce if available).
- Char-grilled chicken breast with no bun.
- Hot dog with no bun, if the store will serve it that way.
- Fries only if the store confirms they are cooked in a separate fryer.
Ask about seasonings, chili and sauces too, since these can contain wheat-based thickeners.
Vegetarian and Vegan Options
Cook Out is a meat-focused menu. Vegetarians often choose the Cheese Quesadilla (355 calories), fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, cheese curds or a milkshake. Strict vegans have very few options: plain fries and soft drinks are the most common picks, but fryer sharing and ingredients like milk in batters mean nothing is confirmed vegan. Calories come from Cook Out’s nutrition guide; see the full list in our Cook Out Nutrition guide.
✅ How to Order Safely with an Allergy
- Tell the staff about your allergy when you order, not just “no cheese.”
- Go inside or order at a quieter time if you have questions, since the drive-thru moves fast.
- Ask about shared fryers and the shake station before ordering fried items or shakes.
- Call 1-866-547-0011 to ask Cook Out about specific ingredients before your visit.
- Carry your medication if you have a severe allergy.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. As of 2026, Cook Out publishes a nutrition guide with calories and nutrients but does not publish an official allergen chart. Ask your restaurant or call 1-866-547-0011 for ingredient questions.
Cook Out has no certified gluten-free items. Some diners order a burger patty or char-grilled chicken with no bun, but cross-contact on the grill and in fryers is possible.
Be very careful. Cook Out makes peanut butter, Reese’s, Snickers, Walnut and other nut shakes at the same station as other flavors, so cross-contact is possible.
Yes, a few. The Cheese Quesadilla, fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, cheese curds and milkshakes have no meat, though they may be fried in shared oil.
Cook Out’s BBQ is chopped pork barbecue, served as a sandwich or a plate.
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