Cookout Prices — Complete 2026 Menu Price List
Every Cookout menu price in one scannable reference. Regular Tray at $$7.39, Junior Tray at $$6.39, individual items priced from $$0.99 (Plain Hot Dog) to $$3.99 (milkshakes). Updated for 2026. Tables below cover all 14 menu categories plus toppings and sauces.
$$7.39 Regular Tray
$$6.39 Junior Tray
90 Menu items
$1.00 Shake upgrade
Cookout operates without a mobile app or official menu website, which makes finding accurate menu prices frustrating. This page collects every Cookout price into one scannable reference — organized by category, sortable by price, and updated for 2026. All prices are in-store pricing at standard Cookout locations across the Southeast US. Third-party delivery apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) mark up these prices by 30-50%.
The overall pricing structure to remember: Regular Tray at $$7.39 is the best value on the menu — one entrée, two sides, and a large drink. Junior Tray at $$6.39 is the kids/lighter-appetite version. Individual items priced à la carte are generally reasonable but never as good a value as Tray pricing. If you\'re ordering more than one item, order Tray.
Cookout Trays (Combos)
The core Cookout combo format. One entrée + two sides + drink. Best value on the menu.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Regular Tray 1 entrée + 2 sides + large drink | $7.39 |
| Junior Tray Smaller portions, kids/lighter appetites | $6.39 |
| Milkshake Upgrade (any Tray) Swap drink for any of 39 milkshake flavors | $1.00 |
Burgers
4 burger sizes from Small Burger to Big Double. All fresh char-grilled, never frozen.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Small Burger 1/8 lb char-grilled burger patty on a soft bun. The most affordable burger on the menu. | $2.99 | 240 cal |
| Regular Burger 1/4 lb char-grilled burger patty. Customizable with any house style or toppings. | $3.49 | 330 cal |
| Big Double Burger Two 1/4 lb char-grilled patties stacked. The most popular tray entrée option. | $3.99 | 520 cal |
| Huge Burger A larger single-patty char-grilled burger. | $3.49 | 330 cal |
Hot Dogs
8 hot dog styles including the signature Cookout Style Hot Dog with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Hot Dog Char-grilled all-beef hot dog served plain or with ketchup and mustard. | $0.99 | 260 cal |
| Hot Dog Char-grilled hot dog with standard toppings. | $1.99 | 260 cal |
| Cookout Style Hot Dog Hot dog with chili, slaw, mustard, and onion — the signature dog. | $2.99 | 390 cal |
| Bacon Cheddar Hot Dog Hot dog topped with bacon and melted cheddar cheese. | $1.99 | 523 cal |
| Cheese Dog Hot dog with melted cheese — one of the lowest-calorie items on the menu. | $0.99 | 146 cal |
| Chili Dog Hot dog topped with house chili. | $1.85 | 383 cal |
| Mustard Relish Hot Dog Classic hot dog with mustard and relish. | $0.99 | 400 cal |
| Mexi Hot Dog Hot dog with Tex-Mex inspired toppings. | $1.69 | 385 cal |
Chicken
10 chicken items — char-grilled breasts and crispy strip formats.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Original Style Chicken Breast Char-grilled chicken breast with honey mustard. | $4.85 | 390 cal |
| Cajun Style Chicken Breast Char-grilled chicken breast with Cajun seasoning. | $4.85 | 380 cal |
| Barbecue Style Chicken Breast Char-grilled chicken breast with BBQ sauce. | $4.85 | 380 cal |
| Cheddar Style Chicken Breast Char-grilled chicken breast with cheddar cheese. | $4.99 | 540 cal |
| Homemade Style Chicken Breast Char-grilled chicken breast, homemade-style preparation. | $4.85 | 380 cal |
| Club Style Chicken Breast Char-grilled chicken breast with bacon and cheese. | $4.99 | 570 cal |
| Cheese Style Chicken Filet Crispy chicken filet with melted cheese. | $5.79 | 640 cal |
| Regular Spicy Style Filet Crispy chicken filet with spicy seasoning. | $4.99 | 450 cal |
| Chicken Strip Snack Crispy fried chicken strips. Snack-size portion. | $4.99 | 660 cal |
| Chicken Strip Club Larger portion of crispy fried chicken strips. | $5.99 | 850 cal |
Sandwiches
6 sandwich options including the BBQ Sandwich (Cookout's Carolina BBQ specialty).
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ Sandwich Pulled pork, barbecue sauce, optional coleslaw on a toasted bun. | $3.99 | 370 cal |
| Chicken Sandwich Grilled or crispy chicken breast filet, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a toasted bun. | $4.29 | 680 cal |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich Spicy breaded chicken filet, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a toasted bun. | $4.99 | 480 cal |
| Chicken Strip Sandwich Crispy fried chicken strips, lettuce, tartar sauce on a toasted bun. | $4.99 | 680 cal |
| BLT Sandwich Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise on toasted bread. | $3.49 | 400 cal |
| Fish Sandwich Crispy fried fish fillet, lettuce, tartar sauce on a toasted bun. | $4.19 | 500 cal |
Wraps
6 wraps with two-tier pricing (regular vs. Cajun-style).
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cajun Chicken Wrap Cajun-fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, and ranch in a flour tortilla. | $3.49 | 520 cal |
| Bacon Ranch Wrap Fried chicken, bacon, cheese, and ranch in a flour tortilla. | $3.49 | 420 cal |
| Ranch Wrap Chicken with ranch in a flour tortilla. | $1.99 | 520 cal |
| Honey Mustard Wrap Chicken with honey mustard sauce in a flour tortilla. | $1.99 | 510 cal |
| Cajun Wrap Cajun chicken in a flour tortilla — the budget Cajun option. | $1.99 | 500 cal |
| Bacon Wrap A bacon-forward wrap and a popular tray side option. | $1.99 | 420 cal |
Quesadillas
4 quesadilla flavors including the $1.99 Cheese Quesadilla — cheapest hot meal item.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Quesadilla Melted cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. | $1.99 | 180 cal |
| Chicken Quesadilla Grilled chicken and cheese in a flour tortilla. | $1.99 | 220 cal |
| Cheeseburger Quesadilla Seasoned beef and cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. | $1.99 | 260 cal |
| Beef Quesadilla Seasoned beef and cheese in a flour tortilla. | $1.99 | 260 cal |
BBQ
Eastern Carolina BBQ plus Atlanta-style specialty items.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ Plate Char-grilled chopped pork BBQ served with sides. | $5.99 | 980 cal |
| BBQ Sandwich Pulled pork BBQ on a toasted bun. | $4.99 | 370 cal |
Sides
14 sides including hushpuppies (cult favorite) and Cookout's house cheese fries.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Fries Classic seasoned fries. | $2.39 | 350 cal |
| Large Fries Larger portion of seasoned fries. | $2.99 | 700 cal |
| Cajun Fries Fries dusted with Cajun seasoning. | $2.39 | 350 cal |
| Cheese Fries Fries topped with melted cheese. | $2.89 | 390 cal |
| Chili Cheese Fries Fries topped with chili and melted cheese. | $3.55 | 460 cal |
| Jalapeño Cheese Fries Cheese fries topped with jalapeños. | $3.39 | 440 cal |
| Chili Fries Fries topped with house chili. | $2.99 | 460 cal |
| Hushpuppies Southern-style fried cornbread balls. A cult favorite. | $1.99 | 590 cal |
| Onion Rings Battered, fried onion rings. | $2.69 | 260 cal |
| Okra Breaded, fried okra. | $2.39 | 280 cal |
| Corn Dog Hot dog dipped in cornbread batter and fried. | $1.99 | 220 cal |
| Walking Taco Chili and cheese served in a single-serve Frito bag. | $2.39 | 370 cal |
| White Cheddar Cheese Bites Breaded white cheddar cheese cubes, fried. | $3.39 | 380 cal |
| Chicken Nuggets (5 pc) Five-piece chicken nuggets. | $1.99 | 199 cal |
Drinks (à la carte)
Fountain drinks, teas, and Cheerwine (North Carolina-native cherry cola).
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola (Regular) 16 oz fountain Coca-Cola. | $2.19 | 150 cal |
| Coca-Cola (Large) 32 oz fountain Coca-Cola. | $2.39 | 240 cal |
| Cheerwine (Regular) 16 oz Cheerwine — the Southeast cherry-cola signature. | $2.19 | 150 cal |
| Cheerwine (Large) 32 oz Cheerwine. | $2.39 | 220 cal |
| Fresh Brewed Tea 16 oz house-brewed sweet tea. | $2.19 | 290 cal |
| Fresh Brewed Tea (Huge) 32.9 oz house-brewed sweet tea. | $2.39 | 390 cal |
| Dasani Bottled Water 20 oz bottled water. | $2.39 | — |
Milkshakes (39 flavors)
39 hand-spun milkshake flavors — all priced identically at $3.99 à la carte, or +$1.00 as a Tray drink upgrade.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Any milkshake (à la carte) 39 flavors, same price for all | $3.99 |
| Milkshake Tray upgrade Swap Tray drink for any shake flavor | $1.00 |
Desserts
7 dessert options including the signature Cheerwine Float.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cheerwine Float Cheerwine soda over vanilla soft serve. The signature Southeast dessert. | $2.39 | 380 cal |
| Coke Float Coca-Cola over vanilla soft serve. | $2.39 | 380 cal |
| Fanta Float Fanta over vanilla soft serve. | $2.39 | 380 cal |
| Root Beer Float Root beer over vanilla soft serve. | $2.39 | 380 cal |
| Classic Cheesecake New York style cheesecake on a graham cracker crust. | $2.39 | 360 cal |
| Strawberry Cheesecake Cheesecake topped with strawberry sauce. | $2.39 | 360 cal |
| Chocolate Cheesecake Cheesecake with chocolate crust and chocolate crumble. | $2.39 | 360 cal |
Paid Toppings
Add-on toppings for burgers and hot dogs. Free toppings (mustard, ketchup, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles, relish) are separate.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Slice American cheese slice. | $0.50 | 70 cal |
| Grilled Bacon Grilled bacon strips. | $0.95 | 60 cal |
| Homemade Chili House-made chili topping. | $0.65 | 70 cal |
| Homemade Slaw House-made coleslaw. | $0.50 | 40 cal |
| Tomato Slice Fresh tomato slice (free condiment baseline). | $0.10 | 10 cal |
| Extra Pickles Extra pickles (free condiment baseline). | $0.10 | 1 cal |
| Extra Lettuce Extra lettuce (free condiment baseline). | $0.10 | 1 cal |
| Extra Grilled Onion Extra grilled onion (free condiment baseline). | $0.10 | 10 cal |
| Extra Cajun Seasoning Extra Cajun seasoning (free condiment baseline). | $0.10 | 10 cal |
Sauces
13 dipping sauces including the signature Cookout Sauce.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ Sauce House BBQ sauce. | $0.50 | 29 cal |
| Cookout Sauce House signature sauce. | $0.50 | 25 cal |
| A1 Sauce A1 steak sauce. | $0.50 | 25 cal |
| Cheese Sauce Hot cheese sauce for fries or quesadillas. | $1.00 | 100 cal |
| Ranch Ranch dressing. | $0.20 | 73 cal |
| Honey Mustard Honey mustard. | $0.20 | 69 cal |
| Chili Sauce Spicy chili sauce. | $0.20 | — |
| Hot Sauce Hot sauce. | $0.20 | — |
| Fresh Jalapeño Fresh sliced jalapeños. | $0.50 | 50 cal |
| Quesadilla Sauce Quesadilla dipping sauce. | $0.50 | 35 cal |
| Mayo (Extra) Extra mayonnaise (free condiment baseline). | $0.20 | 57 cal |
| Ketchup (Extra) Extra ketchup (free condiment baseline). | $0.20 | 19 cal |
| Mustard (Extra) Extra mustard (free condiment baseline). | $0.20 | 10 cal |
The 10 Cheapest Items on the Cookout Menu
For budget ordering, these are the 10 lowest-priced items across all menu categories. Combining 2-3 of these can build a full meal for under $$6.39.
| # | Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Plain Hot Dog | Hot Dogs | $0.99 |
| #2 | Cheese Dog | Hot Dogs | $0.99 |
| #3 | Mustard Relish Hot Dog | Hot Dogs | $0.99 |
| #4 | Mexi Hot Dog | Hot Dogs | $1.69 |
| #5 | Chili Dog | Hot Dogs | $1.85 |
| #6 | Hot Dog | Hot Dogs | $1.99 |
| #7 | Bacon Cheddar Hot Dog | Hot Dogs | $1.99 |
| #8 | Ranch Wrap | Wraps | $1.99 |
| #9 | Honey Mustard Wrap | Wraps | $1.99 |
| #10 | Cajun Wrap | Wraps | $1.99 |
Budget ordering strategy: Two of the cheapest items plus a small drink can build a complete meal for under $$3.98. For an even better deal, order a Junior Tray at $$6.39 — you\'ll get an entrée, two sides, and a drink for less than most à la carte combinations.
Cookout Pricing Tips From Regulars
- Always order Tray, not à la carte. The $$7.39 Regular Tray delivers more food than $$7.39 of à la carte items. This is the #1 pricing rule at Cookout.
- The $1.00 milkshake upgrade is the best value on the menu. Upgrading your Tray drink to any of 39 shake flavors costs $1.00 vs. $$3.99 for a standalone shake. If you\'re going to drink anything sweet, upgrade.
- Water is a free Tray drink swap. Trading your soda for water saves 150-290 calories at no cost. Best move for calorie management.
- Third-party delivery adds 30-50% to menu prices. A $$7.39 in-store Tray costs approximately $$12.56 delivered. Pick up if price matters.
- All 39 milkshakes are the same price. Basic Vanilla ($$3.99) or Loaded Peanut Butter Cheesecake ($$3.99) — same cost. Order the flavor you actually want.
- Named topping styles are a good value on burgers. Ordering Cookout Style ($1.15 add-on) vs. building the same toppings individually is roughly the same cost, but simpler to order.
- Free toppings are actually free. Mustard, ketchup, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles, and relish add zero cost to any burger or hot dog. Use them liberally to build custom flavor profiles.
- Junior Trays work for adults with lighter appetites. If you find the Regular Tray too much food, save $$1.00 by ordering a Junior Tray instead. Portion sizes work for many adults.
Cookout Prices — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cookout Tray cost?
A Regular Cookout Tray costs $7.39. This includes one entrée, two sides, and one large fountain drink. A Junior Tray (smaller portions for kids and lighter appetites) costs $6.39. For an additional $1.00, the drink on any Tray can be upgraded to any of 39 milkshake flavors. Trays are the best value structure on the entire Cookout menu — a la carte pricing on the same items totals more than the Tray price.
What is the cheapest item on the Cookout menu?
The cheapest item on the Cookout menu is the Plain Hot Dog at $0.99. The cheapest hot meal (something more substantial than a hot dog) is the Cheese Quesadilla at $1.99. Both work as budget kids meals or add-ons to Trays. At Junior Tray pricing ($6.39), you can also get a complete kids meal for less than $5.
How much are Cookout milkshakes?
All 39 Cookout milkshake flavors are priced identically at $3.99 à la carte. As a Tray drink upgrade, adding a milkshake costs only $1.00 more (making a Tray with milkshake $8.39). The milkshake upgrade is one of the best value plays on the menu — you'd pay $3.99 for the same shake à la carte.
How much is a Big Double Burger at Cookout?
A Big Double Burger costs $3.99 à la carte. This includes two 1/4 lb fresh char-grilled beef patties (1/2 lb of beef total) on a toasted bun with 8 free toppings available. Named topping styles (Cookout Style, Out West, Steak) add $0.30-$1.75 to the base price. The Big Double is also available as a Regular Tray entrée at the standard $7.39 Tray price.
Are Cookout prices the same at every location?
Prices are consistent across Cookout locations in most cases. Slight variations may occur at newer expansion locations (Texas, etc.) or in higher-cost metro areas. Menu prices listed here reflect standard pricing across the chain's traditional Southeast markets. For location-specific pricing, check the Cookout drive-thru menu board or ask the cashier. Cookout does not publish location-specific menus on a website (they don't operate one).
Does Cookout have a dollar menu?
Cookout does not have a formally branded "dollar menu" like McDonald's used to offer. However, several items are under $2: the Plain Hot Dog ($0.99), Chili Dog ($1.85), Cheese Dog ($0.99), and Cheese Quesadilla ($1.99). These are the closest equivalents to a dollar menu at Cookout — genuinely low-priced items that can serve as cheap kids meals or budget add-ons.
Have Cookout prices gone up recently?
Cookout has increased prices gradually over the past few years in line with general fast-food industry inflation, but the chain's core value proposition remains intact. The Regular Tray at $7.39 is still one of the cheapest complete fast-food meals available anywhere. Competitor chains have raised prices at faster rates, which has actually widened Cookout's price advantage. Prices listed on this page reflect 2026 standard pricing.
Why doesn't Cookout have a mobile app with prices?
Cookout deliberately doesn't operate a mobile ordering app or maintain an official website with menu prices. This is a business decision — no technology infrastructure to maintain means lower overhead, which gets passed to customers as lower prices. Third-party delivery apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) show Cookout menus with pricing, but those prices are marked up 30-50% versus in-store pricing. For accurate pricing, always reference in-store menu boards or trusted third-party guides like this page.
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