What to Order – Menu & Pricing

Cook Out’s menu is built around customization and everyday value two qualities that resonate strongly in a city with 7 colleges, a large manufacturing workforce, and a healthcare sector that runs around the clock. 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 Spartanburg, where the restaurant landscape includes a growing number of independent and chain dining options but where late night access remains limited, the Tray delivers a full and satisfying meal at a price that works for Wofford students, Converse undergraduates, USC Upstate commuter students, manufacturing workers, and healthcare professionals alike. The format rewards repeat customers who develop their own preferred combinations a different protein and side pairing almost every visit for the same $7.99.

The double burger with grilled onions is the most specifically praised item in Spartanburg TripAdvisor reviews a parent visiting their college student son described it as a highlight of their first CookOut Spartanburg South Carolina experience, adding “I’ll look forward to trying this and other Cook Outs.” The Wheree listing describes the burgers as something “many customers liken to those grilled in a backyard, delivering a satisfying and nostalgic experience” language that captures the char grilled quality that sets Cook Out apart from standard fast food across the Upstate. The cajun fries and onion rings are specifically called out in the Wheree description as standout sides that “add to the overall appeal.” The Oreo and peanut butter milkshake combination is highlighted as a showcase of Cook Out’s milkshake creativity. The full menu includes Cook Out Style and Cheddar Style burgers, cajun chicken sandwiches, BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, corn dogs, and quesadillas covering a broad range of preferences across both Spartanburg locations.

Sides & Additional Items

Cook Out’s sides menu at both Spartanburg locations offers more genuine variety than most quick service options along the East Main Street and John B. White Sr. Blvd corridors. Cajun fries are specifically highlighted in the Wheree description of the Spartanburg location as one of the “extensive selection of sides” that stand out and “add to the overall appeal, allowing customers to customize their meals to suit their tastes.” Onion rings are similarly mentioned alongside cajun fries as standout side options. Hushpuppies are a Southern staple that pairs naturally with the BBQ sandwich or a chili loaded burger, and they reflect the Carolinas food traditions that Cook Out was founded in. A TripAdvisor reviewer noted the fries at the East Main St location as “tasty” though noted they could use slightly more cooking time useful feedback for customers who prefer a crispier fry to ask for their fries well done at the drive thru.

The complete sides list at both Spartanburg Cook Out locations includes regular fries, cajun fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, corn dog, onion rings, and quesadillas. The Wheree description notes that Cook Out Spartanburg SC also offers vegetarian items including salads and sides that cater to non meat eaters useful information for the diverse student population across Spartanburg’s seven colleges that includes vegetarian and health conscious customers. The Yelp listing for the E Main St location tags it as offering delivery, take out, and drive through. All items can be ordered individually. Choosing a corn dog or a second sandwich as one of your two tray sides remains the most popular volume-maximizing strategy at $7.99 across both Spartanburg locations.

Cook Out Milkshakes – Spartanburg’s Creative Flavor Tradition

Cook Out milkshakes have earned strong praise at both Spartanburg locations, with the Oreo and peanut butter combination specifically called out by Wheree as a showcase of “Cook Out’s commitment to indulgence and creativity.” The TripAdvisor parent who visited with their son noted that “my husband and son enjoyed their milkshakes” a family endorsement that reflects the broad appeal of Cook Out’s milkshake lineup across age groups. The full rotating selection of over 40 flavors gives Spartanburg customers consistent variety throughout the year: banana pudding, Oreo, peanut butter fudge, Oreo mint, strawberry cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, caramel fudge, peach cobbler, pineapple, chocolate malt, and cookie dough all rotate through the menu seasonally, with the specific pairing of Oreo and peanut butter being one of the more creative custom blend options that Spartanburg customers have highlighted.

The milkshakes are thick and hand spun the same quality distinction that Cook Out maintains across all its locations and that Spartanburg customers recognize as meaningfully different from the thin machine processed versions at competing chains along the E Main St and John B White Blvd corridors. The Cook Out Tray’s best known feature is that a milkshake can replace the large drink at no additional charge, making the $7.99 meal feel like exceptional value for college students and families visiting Spartanburg’s campuses. Standalone milkshakes are around $3.99. Always ask the drive thru staff at either Spartanburg location for the current flavor list the Oreo and peanut butter combination and other popular flavors can sell out on busy nights during the college academic year.

Hours & Availability

The East Main St location opens at 10:30 AM and closes at 2:30 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and at 3:30 AM on Fridays and Saturdays confirmed from Yelp (July 2025) and Wheree (November 2025). The John B. White Sr. Blvd location opens at 10:30 AM and closes at 2:00 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and at 3:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays confirmed from Waze. In a college city where students keep late schedules throughout the academic year and where the manufacturing and healthcare sectors generate consistent overnight demand, Cook Out’s extended hours provide a genuine practical service across the city’s major commercial corridors.

Spartanburg Medical Center the flagship hospital of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and one of the largest hospitals in Upstate South Carolina employs thousands of healthcare workers across overnight shifts. For nurses, emergency physicians, and support staff finishing late shifts, Cook Out on East Main Street is among the most accessible late night food options in the central Spartanburg corridor. The Upstate’s substantial manufacturing sector also drives late night demand BMW Manufacturing in nearby Greer (shared with the Greenville market), Michelin North America’s headquarters in Greenville County, and a cluster of advanced manufacturing facilities throughout Spartanburg County employ workers across multiple shifts whose post midnight food options are limited to places like Cook Out.

Both locations open at 10:30 AM daily. Hours above are confirmed from Yelp (E Main St) and Waze (John B White Sr Blvd). Note that the E Main St Yelp listing is also tagged as a “24 Hour Restaurant” always verify current hours directly via Google Maps before a very late visit. The Wheree listing also notes hours may vary on holidays and recommends checking ahead.

Spartanburg Cook Out Locations

Use Google Maps above to find the Cook Out location nearest your campus, home, workplace, or travel route through Spartanburg. With 2 locations covering the East Main Street and John B. White Sr. Blvd corridors, most Spartanburg County residents and college students are within 10–15 minutes of a CookOut. Click “Get Directions” on any location card below for exact driving time from your current position.

Cook Out Spartanburg South Carolina Locations by Area

Spartanburg’s two Cook Out locations cover the city’s primary east and west commercial corridors, giving most residents convenient access from any neighborhood. Here is a breakdown of each location.

East Main Street (Central / East Spartanburg): The location at 1966 E Main St is Spartanburg’s original Cook Out SC and the most centrally positioned relative to the city’s college corridors. East Main Street runs through the heart of Spartanburg connecting downtown to the Eastside residential and commercial areas. This location is within reasonable distance of Wofford College, Converse University, Spartanburg Methodist College, and Sherman College of Chiropractic all of which sit within the central and northern Spartanburg geographic zone. TripAdvisor ranks it #105 of 282 restaurants in Spartanburg with 23 reviews and a 3.9-star rating. Phone: (864) 585-5644. Yelp lists Health Score as 100/100 per July 2025 data.

John B. White Sr. Boulevard (West Spartanburg / I-85 Corridor): The location at 1620 John B. White Sr. Blvd opened as Spartanburg’s second Cook Out and serves the west side of the city near the major commercial district around the I-85 interchange. John B. White Sr. Boulevard is a primary commercial corridor in west Spartanburg connecting to I-85 and serving the Hillcrest, Boiling Springs, and West Spartanburg communities. This location closes at 2:00 AM on weeknights and 3:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays per Waze. It is positioned near the same I-85 corridor that connects Spartanburg to Greenville to the west and Gaffney and Charlotte to the northeast.

Both Cook Out Spartanburg Locations

Cook Out and Spartanburg’s Food Scene

Spartanburg is one of South Carolina’s most underrated cities a place with genuine cultural depth, a growing arts scene, a diverse food landscape shaped by its multicultural population, and an economic story that has transformed it from a declining textile town into one of the Upstate’s most dynamic mid sized cities. The downtown Morgan Square area has developed significantly over the past decade, and the city’s food scene has grown to reflect its population’s diversity, with local favorites alongside an increasing number of chef driven concepts that have drawn regional attention.

But Spartanburg’s most distinctive characteristic for Cook Out’s purposes is the sheer density of college students it contains relative to its population. With Wofford College, Converse University, USC Upstate, Spartanburg Methodist College, Sherman College of Chiropractic, Spartanburg Community College, and the Spartanburg campus of Limestone University all operating within Spartanburg County, the city has one of the highest ratios of college students to total population of any mid sized city in South Carolina. That student density creates consistent late night food demand throughout the academic year and Cook Out, with its affordable Tray format, broad menu variety, and extended hours, is uniquely positioned to serve it. The TripAdvisor review from a parent visiting their college student captures this perfectly: discovering Cook Out during a college visit and immediately understanding why it has become part of their son’s life in Spartanburg.

The Upstate’s manufacturing economy also shapes Cook Out’s customer base in Spartanburg in specific ways. Michelin North America is headquartered in Greenville County just west of Spartanburg, but its manufacturing presence extends throughout the Upstate and Spartanburg County is home to a significant cluster of automotive supply chain manufacturers that supply BMW’s nearby Greer plant. These facilities operate around the clock, and their workers many of whom live in the Spartanburg County residential communities along I-85 and I-85 Business represent a consistent late night customer base for both Cook Out locations. The Coastal Federal Credit Union Amphitheatre in Spartanburg and the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium host concerts and events throughout the year that generate periodic post event food demand for which Cook Out’s late hours are ideal

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Cook Out in Nearby South Carolina Cities

Spartanburg sits at the junction of I-85 and I-26 in the heart of Upstate South Carolina, putting it within easy reach of multiple Cook Out markets. Greenville is just 30 miles west on I-85 with 3 Cook Out locations. Gaffney is 25 miles northeast on I-85. For Spartanburg residents heading south toward Columbia on I-26, Cook Out locations are accessible throughout the Midlands. For travelers heading northeast toward Charlotte on I-85, Cook Out locations appear in Gastonia, Concord, and Charlotte within 60–90 miles.

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