Two 1/4 lb char-grilled beef patties — a full 1/2 lb of fresh beef — on a toasted bun for $$3.99. The Cookout Big Double Burger is one of the cheapest double-patty burgers in fast food and Cookout's most-ordered burger. Available in four styles (Cookout Style, Out West, Steak, House) and as a Cookout Tray entrée at $$7.39.
The Cookout Big Double Burger is the chain's most-ordered burger and one of the cheapest double-patty burgers in American fast food. Two 1/4 lb char-grilled beef patties, fresh (never frozen), on a toasted bun for $$3.99. That's a full 1/2 lb of beef — more than a Big Mac (3.2 oz total beef), more than a Whopper Jr. (single patty), and roughly equivalent to Wendy's Dave's Double at a substantially lower price.
The Big Double sits at the sweet spot of Cookout's burger menu — big enough to be a genuinely satisfying meal, small enough to fit within the chain's value pricing structure. It's the burger Cookout regulars order when they want the real Cookout experience: char-grilled fresh beef with the chain's signature topping styles at value-menu pricing that undercuts every major national chain.
This page covers everything about the Big Double: the four named styles with pricing and calorie counts, the best topping combinations, how it stacks up against competitor double burgers (Big Mac, Dave's Double, Whopper), and the recommended Tray combinations. For diners choosing between Cookout burger sizes, this is the recommended default — more filling than the Small Burger, more accessible than the fully-loaded specialty burgers.
Cookout offers four named "styles" for the Big Double — pre-built topping configurations you can order by name. Each includes the base burger plus a signature combination of free and paid toppings. Custom builds are also available at the same base price.
The signature style — chili, slaw, mustard, and onions. Adds the Carolina-native chili-and-slaw combination that made Cookout famous.
BBQ-forward and bacon-heavy. Cheddar cheese, bacon, and BBQ sauce combined. The heaviest topping configuration on the burger menu.
A1 sauce and grilled onions. Simpler than Cookout Style but distinctive — gives the burger a steakhouse-adjacent flavor profile.
The default simple build — mustard, ketchup, and onion only. No paid toppings. For diners who want the meat-forward experience without additions.
The most popular style: Cookout Style is the most-ordered Big Double configuration. The chili-slaw-mustard-onion combination is what most people mean when they say they want a "Cookout burger." Even if you customize elsewhere, order it Cookout Style at least once to understand what makes the chain regionally distinctive.
Head-to-head comparison of the Big Double against the most-ordered double burgers at major national chains. Cookout dominates on price-per-beef.
| Chain | Burger | Price | Beef | Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookout | Big Double Burger | $3.99 | 2× 1/4 lb char-grilled | 520 cal |
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $~5.79 | 2× 1.6 oz (0.1 lb) | 550 cal |
| Wendy's | Dave's Double | $~6.99 | 2× 1/4 lb fresh | 810 cal |
| Burger King | Whopper Jr. | $~4.79 | 1× flame-grilled | 310 cal |
| Five Guys | Regular Cheeseburger | $~9.99 | 2× 3.2 oz | 840 cal |
The math: Cookout delivers 1/2 lb of beef for $$3.99 — roughly $$7.98 per pound of beef in a fast-food burger format. McDonald's Big Mac at 3.2 oz beef for $5.79 works out to about $28 per pound of beef. Wendy's Dave's Double matches the 1/2 lb beef but costs $$3.00 more. Five Guys' Regular Cheeseburger has slightly more beef (6.4 oz) but costs $$6.00 more.
Value verdict: For pure beef-per-dollar value, the Big Double is unmatched at major chains. The tradeoff is menu variety — McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King offer more menu breadth (chicken sandwiches, salads, wraps in more variations). But if you're specifically ordering a double burger, Cookout wins on price and portion by a substantial margin.
Cookout offers four burger sizes. The Big Double is the recommended default for most diners. Quick sizing guide:
For most adults ordering a burger meal, the Big Double is the right choice — enough food to be genuinely satisfying without pushing calorie counts into "regret" territory. For lighter meals or shared orders, the Small Double is a solid alternative at a lower price point.
The Big Double Burger is available as a Regular Cookout Tray entrée at $$7.39. Below are the three most-recommended Tray configurations from regulars.
Total: $7.39 • Calories: ~1,900
The Carolina classic. Big Double with the signature Cookout Style toppings, traditional Cookout hushpuppies as both sides, Cheerwine (NC cherry cola) as the drink. The single most-ordered Cookout burger Tray configuration. Regional and value-focused.
Total: $7.39 • Calories: ~1,800
The indulgent "big meal" Tray. Out West Style Big Double (bacon + cheddar + BBQ) as entrée, cheese fries as the paid side, slaw for creamy contrast. Fully loaded Cookout experience. Best for lunches when you're planning to skip dinner.
Total: $7.39 • Calories: ~950
The calorie-conscious Big Double Tray. Plain burger (no paid toppings), lighter sides, water as the drink swap. Sub-1,000 calorie complete meal with 1/2 lb of beef. Best for diners who want the Big Double experience without the calorie load.
The Big Double is one of 90 items on the Cookout menu. Browse the full burger category for other sizes, or check the Tray menu for combo configurations.
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