Cookout Menu with Prices
🗓️ 2026 Update (October 11, 2026): Cook Out does not publish menu prices on its website, and prices are set by each restaurant. The prices on this page are approximate ranges seen at Cook Out locations in 2026, so your store may charge a little more or less. Calories come from Cook Out’s official nutrition guide. In 2026, Cook Out also began opening restaurants in Florida and opened new stores in Mississippi.
Cook Out is a Southern drive-thru chain known for cheap, filling food: char-grilled burgers, North Carolina-style BBQ, hot dogs, chicken and more than 40 milkshake flavors. Its best-known order is the Cook Out Tray, a full meal with an entrée, two sides and a drink. Founded in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1989, Cook Out says all of its meat is ground and pattied daily, under the motto “Always Fresh, Never Frozen.” This guide covers the full 2026 menu with approximate prices, official calories and tips to order well.
Cook Out Menu Prices at a Glance (2026)
| Menu Category | Popular Items | Approx. Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Out Tray | Entrée, 2 sides and a drink | $5.25 – $7.99 |
| Cook Out Jr. Tray | Smaller entrée, 2 sides and a drink | $4.69 – $6.49 |
| Burgers | Small, Regular, Huge, Big Double and styled burgers | $1.99 – $4.48 |
| Hot Dogs | Plain, Mexi, Cookout Style, Bacon Cheddar | $0.99 – $2.99 |
| BBQ | BBQ Sandwich, BBQ Plate | $3.19 – $5.99 |
| Chicken | Chicken breast sandwiches, strips | $2.00 – $5.99 |
| Wraps and Quesadillas | Cajun, Ranch, Honey Mustard wraps; cheese and chicken quesadillas | About $1.99 |
| Sides | Fries, hushpuppies, onion rings, cheese bites | $0.50 – $3.89 |
| Milkshakes | 40+ fancy milkshake flavors | $3.49 – $3.99 |
| Drinks | Sweet tea, Cheerwine, Coca-Cola | $1.39 – $2.39 |
Cook Out Tray Menu
The Cook Out Tray is the best deal on the menu. You pick one entrée, two sides and a drink, and the price stays the same no matter which eligible entrée you choose. Cook Out’s own menu shows a smaller Jr. Tray too.
| Tray | What You Get | Approx. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Out Tray | 1 entrée, 2 sides, 1 drink | $5.25 – $7.99 |
| Cook Out Jr. Tray | 1 smaller entrée, 2 sides, 1 drink | $4.69 – $6.49 |
| Milkshake instead of a drink | Swap the drink for a shake | About +$1.00 – $1.60 |
🍔 STEP 1
Pick an entrée
Popular choices include a burger, BBQ sandwich, chicken sandwich, chicken strips, two hot dogs, wraps or quesadillas.
🍟 STEP 2
Add 2 sides and a drink
Fries, hushpuppies, onion rings, chili, slaw, a corn dog or even a quesadilla can count as sides. Cook Out’s own example: a tray with hushpuppies, fries and a huge tea.
See every tray combination in our Cook Out Tray guide.
Cook Out Burgers
Every Cook Out burger is char-grilled from fresh beef. You choose a size, then a “style” that sets the toppings.
| Burger | Approx. Price | Calories (official) |
|---|---|---|
| Small Burger (1/8 lb) | $1.99 – $2.99 | 245 |
| Regular Burger (1/4 lb) | $2.99 – $3.99 | 328 |
| Huge Burger (1/2 lb) | $3.49 – $3.99 | 516 |
| Big Double Burger | $2.99 – $3.99 | 311 |
| Styled burgers (Cook Out, Cheddar, House, Steak, Out West) | About $3.99 | Base burger plus style |
| Nacho Chili Style Burger | About $4.48 | Base burger plus style |
| Burger Style | Toppings | Calories Added (official) |
|---|---|---|
| Everything | Classic toppings | 91 |
| Steak Style | Steak-house toppings | 91 |
| Cook Out Style | Chili, slaw, onions and mustard | 123 |
| Out West Style | BBQ-style toppings | 202 |
| Cheddar Style | Cheese-based toppings | 233 |
More details in our Cook Out Burger guide.
Cook Out BBQ
| BBQ Item | What It Is | Approx. Price | Calories (official) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Sandwich | Chopped pork barbecue on a bun | $3.19 – $4.99 | 368 |
| BBQ Plate | Chopped pork barbecue with sides | $4.99 – $5.99 | 976 |
See our Cook Out BBQ guide.
Cook Out Hot Dogs
| Hot Dog | Approx. Price | Calories (official) |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Dog (plain) | $0.99 – $1.99 | 260 |
| Mustard Relish Hot Dog | $0.99 – $1.99 | 394 |
| Mexi Hot Dog | $1.69 – $1.99 | 385 |
| Cook Out Style Hot Dog | $2.99 | 383 |
| Bacon Cheddar Hot Dog | $1.99 – $2.99 | 523 |
| Corn Dog | About $1.99 | 220 |
See our Cook Out Hot Dog guide.
Cook Out Chicken
| Chicken Item | Approx. Price | Calories (official) |
|---|---|---|
| Char-Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich | $3.69 – $4.85 | 377 |
| Spicy Chicken Breast Sandwich | $3.69 – $4.99 | 446 |
| Chicken Strips (3 pc) | $2.00 – $4.99 | 660 |
| Chicken Strip Sandwich | $3.99 – $4.85 | 674 |
| Chicken Nuggets (side) | $1.99 – $3.09 | 144 (side) / 240 (full) |
See our Chicken Strips guide.
Cook Out Wraps and Quesadillas
| Item | Approx. Price | Calories (official) |
|---|---|---|
| Cajun Wrap | About $1.99 | 501 |
| Ranch Wrap | About $1.99 | 522 |
| Honey Mustard Wrap | About $1.99 | 517 |
| Bacon Ranch Wrap | About $1.99 | 419 |
| Cheese Quesadilla | About $1.99 | 355 |
| Chicken Quesadilla | About $1.99 | 449 |
| Beef Quesadilla | About $1.99 | 514 |
See our Chicken Wrap and Quesadilla guides.
Cook Out Sides
| Side | Approx. Price | Calories (official) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Fries | $2.39 – $2.59 | 347 |
| Large Fries | $2.99 – $3.89 | 694 |
| Cook Out Fries (seasoned) | $2.39 – $2.59 | 465 |
| Cheese Fries | $2.89 – $3.89 | Not listed |
| Hushpuppies | $1.99 – $3.09 | 300 (side) / 600 (full) |
| Onion Rings | $2.69 – $3.69 | 128 (side) / 256 (full) |
| White Cheddar Cheese Bites | $3.39 – $3.69 | 150 (side) / 299 (full) |
| Okra | About $2.39 | 228 |
| Side of Chili | About $0.65 | 164 |
| Side of Slaw | About $0.50 | 405 |
See our Cook Out Sides guide and Sauces guide. Most sauces cost about $0.20 to $0.50 extra, and cheese sauce about $1.00.
Cook Out Milkshakes and Floats
Cook Out’s “fancy” milkshakes are hand-spun and thick, with more than 40 flavors. A regular shake costs about $3.49 to $3.99 in 2026, and Cook Out’s nutrition guide lists them at about 538 to 925 calories each.
| Popular Flavor | Calories (official) |
|---|---|
| Vanilla | 555 |
| Hershey’s Chocolate | 620 |
| Strawberry | 610 |
| Banana Pudding | 781 |
| Oreo | 802 |
| Peach Cobbler | 790 |
| Reese’s Cup | 894 |
| Cherry Cheesecake | 925 |
| Fresh Watermelon (seasonal) | 645 |
Seasonal flavors rotate, such as watermelon in summer and eggnog or peppermint around the holidays. Floats made with Coke or Cheerwine (about 400 calories, 16 oz) cost about $2.39. See all 40+ flavors in our Cook Out Milkshake guide and Dessert guide.
Cook Out Drinks
| Drink | Sizes | Approx. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea | Small to Huge | $1.39 – $2.39 |
| Coca-Cola soft drinks and Cheerwine | Small to Huge | $1.39 – $2.39 |
| Bottled water | 20 oz | About $2.39 |
See our Cook Out Drinks guide.
Where Is Cook Out? 2026 Expansion
Cook Out opened its 300th restaurant in 2022 and operates in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, West Virginia, Mississippi and Alabama. In 2026 it kept growing: it opened a new restaurant in Gulfport, Mississippi in June, began opening in the Tampa Bay area of Florida in July, and has more Florida stores planned in Jacksonville and St. Petersburg, plus a new Memphis location. See our Cook Out Hours guide for opening times.
💰 Tips to Get the Most from Cook Out
- Order a Tray. An entrée, two sides and a drink usually cost less than buying them separately.
- Use a quesadilla or corn dog as a side for more food at no extra cost at many stores.
- Swap the drink for a shake for about $1 to $1.60 more.
- Bring a card. Cook Out has accepted credit and debit cards since 2004.
Calories and Allergens
Cook Out publishes calories for its menu in a downloadable nutrition guide on its website. The lightest entrées include the Small Burger (245 calories) and a plain Hot Dog (260), while a BBQ Plate (976) or a large shake can top 900 calories. Cook Out does not post a full allergen chart online, so ask your restaurant if you have a food allergy. See our Cook Out Nutrition guide and Allergen guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Cook Out Tray costs about $5.25 to $7.99 in 2026, depending on the restaurant. The Jr. Tray costs about $4.69 to $6.49.
One entrée, such as a burger, BBQ sandwich, chicken sandwich, chicken strips or two hot dogs, plus two sides and a drink.
No. Cook Out’s website shows its menu and nutrition guide but not prices, and each restaurant sets its own prices. The prices on this page are approximate ranges.
More than 40, including seasonal flavors such as watermelon in summer. A regular shake costs about $3.49 to $3.99.
A plain hot dog, at about $0.99 to $1.99, along with sides like chili or slaw for under $1.
More Cook Out guides: Tray · Burgers · Milkshakes · Secret Menu · Hours
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