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Cook Out


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#13 of 223 restaurants in Cary
  • Cuisines: Barbecue, Hamburgers, Fast Food
  • Address: 1607 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511-5928
  • Phone:  (919) 319-5414

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1 of 5 stars
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Jan 16, 2009

60's style greasy hamburgers. more

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Dec 14, 2008

What's not to love about cheap, open-late fast food that's still better than regular fast food? more

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5 of 5 stars
bravesgal   1 contribution
apex, nc
Dec 3, 2008

I despise fast food. My daughter began working at this cook out when it first opened and I have been a loyal customer ever since. The hamburgers are very juicy and cooked to perfection. My husband loves (as do most people that live here) the milkshakes and the large variety of flavors they come in. The side orders are good... more

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4 of 5 stars
NCPETE   4 contributions
Cary NC
Jul 6, 2008

Great place for a burger and a shake. Beats the pants off of any of the chains. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 25, 2008

Great burgers and shakes. more

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Jan 18, 2008

good fast burgers more

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5 of 5 stars
love2travel48   4 contributions
Cary, North Carolina
Jan 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

First...this does not cost an average of $20...it is $10 and under, that is for 1/2lb burger, fries and milkshake. It is worth every penny. Cook Out burgers alway seem to be cooked to perfection with a taste and flavor so addicting you have to go back for more. The list of milkshakes is so long you will forget the... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Dec 28, 2007

Cookout is bangin more

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Dec 27, 2007

Have to have it weekly! Such a great deal - 3.99 combos - no way to beat it more

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5 of 5 stars
Redbud   38 contributions
Cary, North Carolina
Apr 8, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

While the burgers are excellent, give the BBQ sandwiches a try as well. They are awesome. The shakes are without peer. My only complaint is that the shakes that have fruit (strawberry or pineapple shake for example) are so thick they are hard to sip through a straw! They have the biggest selection of shakes I've ever seen. I'd like... more

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Cook Out Address

1607 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511-5928
Tel: (919) 319-5414
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.