If you’ve road-tripped through the Southeast, particularly through the Carolinas, you’ve probably seen the billboards advertising this fast food chain. Cook Out locations are usually located near highway exits, making the experience convenient for travelers who want a quick food fix. The chain prides itself on low prices, greasy, nostalgic food, and just the basics; most locations are drive-through only. If your dream cheat day meal is a burger, a corndog, and a quesadilla on one platter, meet your Nirvana.
Cook Out’s main concept is something called “the tray.” Choose your main from a selection of listed items – think burgers, dogs, chicken sandwiches – to which you’ll add sides and a drink. Here’s the beauty of Cook Out: sure, you can choose fries or hushpuppies as your side, but you can also pick chicken nuggets, a corndog, or a bacon wrap. It is the South, after all, and deep-fried goodness wins the day.
INSIDER TIPTry Cheerwine. This North Carolina-made soda tastes sort of like cherry Coke with more intense cherry flavor and carbonation so strong that you’ll feel the fizz all the way to your nose.
