What to Order – Menu & Pricing

Cook Out’s menu is built around customization and genuine everyday value qualities that stand out even in a city as culinarily sophisticated as modern Greenville. The Cook Out Tray is the centerpiece: a complete meal combining your choice of protein, two sides, and a large drink or milkshake for around $7.99. In a city where downtown Greenville’s Main Street corridor and Augusta Road neighborhood host acclaimed restaurants with significantly higher price points, Cook Out fills an important role as the most affordable, fastest, and latest open full meal option available across the three corridors it covers in Greenville County. For BMW Manufacturing’s thousands of employees on shift work in nearby Greer, for Furman University students on the north side, and for the large Greenville residential population that has grown faster than almost any other Upstate South Carolina city, the Tray delivers exceptional value every visit.

The milkshakes are the single most praised item in Greenville Cook Out reviews. A Chamber of Commerce reviewer with 1,793 total reviews across the Poinsett Hwy location specifically wrote: “The milk shakes are way better than all the other restaurants in the area. They don’t need to put whip cream on them to make them as good as everyone else does. For the money they are cheaper and you get more, never disappointed.” The burgers are fresh and char grilled over an open flame a Yelp reviewer noted the food as “fresh and hot” and the full menu includes the Big Double Burger, Cajun Chicken Sandwich, Corn Dog, and the Cook Out Style Burger with chili, slaw, onions, and mustard. The Cheddar Style Burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, and grilled onions is also a popular Greenville build. Both the Poinsett Hwy and Woodruff Rd locations have indoor seating available alongside their drive thru lanes.

Sides & Additional Items

Cook Out’s sides menu at all three Greenville locations offers genuine variety beyond the standard fast food options along the Poinsett, Woodruff, and Laurens Road corridors. Onion rings are called out specifically in the Poinsett Hwy Chamber of Commerce review the reviewer noted getting three medium and three small ones, describing them as good despite the small quantity per serving. Hushpuppies are a Southern staple that pairs naturally with the BBQ sandwich or a char grilled burger. Corn dogs have their own dedicated photo review at the Woodruff Rd location on Yelp, reflecting how popular they are as a tray side choice in Greenville. Cajun fries bring seasoned heat to the standard fry and are a consistent favorite among Greenville regulars who want more flavor from their side.

The complete sides list at Greenville Cook Out locations includes regular fries, cajun fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, corn dog, onion rings, and quesadillas. The Woodruff Rd location features outdoor seating, delivery, and a dogs allowed policy making it one of the more pet friendly and flexible Cook Out setups in South Carolina, which fits naturally into Greenville’s outdoor culture centered on the Swamp Rabbit Trail and Falls Park on the Reedy. The Laurens Rd location also offers outdoor seating, delivery, and a kids’ menu. All locations accept credit cards and mobile payments. Choosing a corn dog or a second sandwich as one of the two tray sides remains the most popular strategy for maximum food volume at $7.99 across all three Greenville locations.

Cook Out Milkshakes – Greenville’s Highest Rated Fast Food Shake

Cook Out milkshakes have earned the strongest specific praise of any menu item at any Greenville restaurant in this category. The Chamber of Commerce reviewer who has contributed 1,793 reviews across the Poinsett Hwy location was unequivocal: “The milk shakes are way better than all the other restaurants in the area. They don’t need to put whip cream on them to make them as good as everyone else does. For the money they are cheaper and you get more, never disappointed.” That level of specific enthusiasm comparing Cook Out’s milkshakes favorably to every other milkshake option in a city with a genuinely celebrated food scene reflects real quality that goes beyond typical fast food marketing. The rotating selection of over 40 flavors includes banana pudding, Oreo mint, strawberry cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, caramel fudge, peach cobbler, pineapple, chocolate malt, cookie dough, and seasonal offerings throughout the year.

The milkshakes are thick and hand spun without artificial whipped cream additives a quality distinction that the Greenville reviewer specifically highlighted as a differentiator. The Cook Out Tray’s most appreciated feature is that a milkshake can replace the large drink at no additional charge, making the $7.99 meal feel like exceptional value in a city where comparable dessert options at Greenville’s independent sweet shops and ice cream spots can cost $6–8 on their own. Standalone milkshakes are around $3.99. In Greenville’s competitive and sophisticated food market, Cook Out’s milkshake quality relative to price is one of the clearest practical advantages the chain holds. Always ask the drive thru staff at any Greenville location for the current flavor list popular flavors sell out on busy nights, particularly on weekends in the Woodruff Road corridor.

Hours & Availability

The Poinsett Hwy location opens at 10:00 AM and closes at 3:00 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and at 4:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays confirmed by the Chamber of Commerce listing. The Woodruff Rd Yelp listing confirms hours of 10:30 AM to 3:00 AM Monday through Thursday, and 10:30 AM to 4:00 AM Friday and Saturday. The Laurens Rd location follows similar late night hours. In a city as active as Greenville with a booming downtown, significant university population, a large manufacturing workforce, and a growing healthcare sector Cook Out’s late hours provide a genuine and important service that few other food options in Greenville County can match.

Prisma Health South Carolina’s largest healthcare system operates Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood, and multiple other facilities throughout Greenville County, employing thousands of healthcare workers across overnight shifts. For nurses, emergency physicians, and support staff finishing at 2 or 3 AM in Greenville, Cook Out’s three locations across the county provide reliable full meal access at hours when most of Greenville’s acclaimed restaurant scene has long since closed. BMW Manufacturing in nearby Greer the only BMW plant in North America and one of Upstate South Carolina’s largest employers operates three shifts and generates consistent late night food demand from production workers heading home through the Greenville and Greer corridors after midnight shifts.

Hours above are confirmed from Chamber of Commerce (Poinsett Hwy) and Yelp (Woodruff Rd). Always confirm the specific location’s current hours via Google Maps before a very late visit. The Woodruff Rd location in particular can experience longer drive thru lines during late night weekend hours when traffic from the Woodruff Road entertainment and dining corridor peaks. The Poinsett Hwy location on the north side of the city is noted as generally having faster service during late night hours.

Greenville Cook Out Locations

Use Google Maps above to find the Cook Out location nearest your home, hotel, or destination in Greenville. With 3 locations covering the Poinsett Hwy, Woodruff Rd, and Laurens Rd corridors, most Greenville County residents are within 10–15 minutes of a Cook Out. Click “Get Directions” on any location card below for exact driving time from your current position.

Cook Out Locations by Area

Greenville’s three Cook Out locations are positioned along the city’s primary commercial corridors, covering north, southeast, and central Greenville County. Here is a detailed breakdown of each location.

Poinsett Highway (North Greenville / Furman Area): The location at 1513 Poinsett Hwy is the most reviewed Cook Out in Greenville with 1,793 ratings, a 4.0 star average, a Health Score of 99/100, and a TripAdvisor listing with 45 reviews rated 3.7/5. Poinsett Highway US-25 North runs through north Greenville toward Furman University, the Paris Mountain State Park area, and the Travelers Rest community. This location serves north Greenville residents, Furman University students and faculty, and visitors arriving from the mountain communities north of Greenville. It has indoor seating and is described across multiple platforms as a solid consistent performer. Opens 10:00 AM. Phone: (866) 547-0011.

Woodruff Road (Southeast Greenville / Simpsonville Corridor): The location at 1820 Woodruff Rd serves the Woodruff Road corridor one of Greenville County’s most commercially active strips, stretching southeast from I-85 toward Simpsonville and Fountain Inn. This location carries a Health Score of 99/100, features outdoor seating, allows dogs, and offers delivery. Woodruff Road is where Greenville’s most active retail and dining density is concentrated outside of downtown, and this Cook Out captures traffic from the large residential communities in Simpsonville, Mauldin, and Five Forks that have made southern Greenville County one of the fastest growing suburban areas in the Carolinas. The Big Double Burger and Cajun Chicken Sandwich are the most photographed items at this location on Yelp. Phone: (866) 547-0011.

Laurens Road (Central Greenville / Haywood Mall Area): The location at 1560 Laurens Rd serves the central Greenville corridor near the Haywood Mall area and is surrounded by some of Greenville’s densest retail and restaurant concentration outside of downtown. Laurens Road SC-418 runs through the heart of Greenville’s commercial midzone connecting downtown with the I-85 and I-385 interchange corridors. This location offers outdoor seating, delivery, drive through, take out, and a kids’ menu one of the most complete feature sets of any Greenville Cook Out. Phone: (866) 547-0011.

All 3 Cook Out Greenville Locations

Cook Out and Greenville’s Food Scene

Greenville, South Carolina has undergone one of the most remarkable urban transformations of any American city over the past 25 years. Once known primarily as a textile manufacturing hub, the city has reinvented itself into a nationally recognized destination for food, arts, outdoor recreation, and economic development. Main Street in downtown Greenville has been called one of the best Main Streets in America, anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy a stunning waterfall park in the heart of the city and lined with independent restaurants, craft breweries, and culinary concepts that have earned Greenville its Michelin Guide and Top Chef recognition. The city will host the inaugural Michelin Guide American South ceremony, reflecting its standing as a serious food destination.

In that culinary context, Cook Out occupies a clear and important niche: it is the late night, high value option that exists precisely because Greenville’s celebrated restaurant scene closes early. Most of Main Street’s acclaimed restaurants shut down between 9 and 10 PM. After a late show at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts on River Street, or after a Greenville Drive minor league baseball game at Fluor Field in the West End where games regularly run past 10PM Cook Out is one of the only places serving a full, hot meal. For the large BMW Manufacturing workforce in nearby Greer finishing overnight shifts, Cook Out’s hours and prices make it a natural post shift institution. And for the tens of thousands of Greenville County residents who simply want a dependable, affordable meal after a long evening without a sit down commitment, Cook Out’s three locations across the county serve that need every night of the week.

Furman University one of the Southeast’s most respected liberal arts universities, located along Poinsett Highway in north Greenville and Bob Jones University, a private Christian university on the north side of the city, together bring a significant student population to the Greenville market. The Poinsett Hwy location serves both communities and reflects the broad demographic range of Greenville’s Cook Out customer base from Furman liberal arts students to BJU community members to north Greenville families and BMW workers all using the same late night food stop on the same corridor.

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Cook Out in Nearby South Carolina Cities

Cook Out has strong coverage across Upstate South Carolina and throughout the state. Spartanburg just 30 miles east on I-85 has multiple Cook Out locations. Traveling south on I-85 toward Columbia takes you through additional Cook Out markets in Anderson and other Upstate SC cities. For Greenville residents heading north toward the North Carolina mountains, Cook Out locations are accessible in Hendersonville and Asheville along I-26 and US-25.

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