Cook Out Secret Menu: Delicious Off-Menu Hacks & Tips

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2. Cheddar-Style Chicken Sandwich

• A twist on the cheddar-style burger, this sandwich includes grilled onions, mayo, cheddar cheese, and bacon on a chicken sandwich. Just ask them to make your chicken sandwich “cheddar style.”

3. Out West Style Everything

• You’ll see “Out West” style on burgers, but you can also order hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, or BBQ sandwiches in Out West style, which includes BBQ sauce, bacon, pickles, mayo, and onions.

4. Milkshake Combos

• Cook Out’s milkshake menu is extensive, but you can also mix and match flavors! Try Reese’s + Oreo for a chocolatey peanut butter dream, or Banana + Peanut Butter for something extra creamy. They usually don’t mind combining flavors to make your custom milkshake.

5. Cajun-Style Ranch Wrap

• Try adding Cajun seasoning to your ranch wrap for an extra kick! Some locations also allow you to add bacon or cheese.

6. Frings (Fries + Onion Rings)

• Can’t decide between fries and onion rings? Ask for “frings,” and they might split your side with half fries and half onion rings.

7. Hidden BBQ Plate

• Cook Out is known for its BBQ, and some locations will make a BBQ plate (pulled pork, slaw, and hush puppies) even if it’s not on the regular menu.

8. Huge Tea (Beyond the Regular Size)

• If you’re a fan of sweet tea, you can request an extra-large tea. Some locations refer to this as the “Huge Tea” option.

9. Cook Out Quesadilla Wrap

• You can add ingredients like cheese, grilled onions, or bacon to their quesadillas for a heartier snack. Some locations will even let you add extra fillings like chicken or beef for a mini quesadilla meal.

10. Cajun Cheese Fries

• Take the classic cheese fries up a notch with Cajun seasoning! This gives the fries a nice, spicy kick and can be ordered even if it’s not directly on the menu.

11. Bacon Ranch Hot Dog

• Ask to add bacon and ranch dressing to a classic Cook Out hot dog. It’s a twist that brings an extra layer of flavor to the usual toppings.

12. Mexi-Style Burger

• Customize your burger with jalapeños, lettuce, and tomatoes for a Southwestern vibe. You can also add cheese and salsa if you want to fully lean into the “Mexi-style” theme.

13. Hot Dog Tray Swap

• Instead of the usual burger or chicken sandwich, try swapping it with a hot dog as the main entree in a Cook Out tray. It’s a simple way to make a unique, filling combo, especially with sides like hush puppies or onion rings.

14. Coleslaw Topped BBQ Sandwich

• Ask to add coleslaw to your BBQ sandwich for a North Carolina-style pulled pork experience. It’s creamy, crunchy, and perfectly complements the BBQ flavor.

15. Hidden Chicken Quesadilla Sandwich

• This hidden gem combines a quesadilla with the ingredients of a chicken sandwich. Just ask for grilled chicken, cheese, and your favorite toppings inside a quesadilla.

16. Double Up on Sauces

• Cook Out offers a wide range of sauces, from honey mustard to sriracha. Try asking for a few sauces on the side for dipping or to mix into your burger or fries.

17. Buffalo-Style Chicken Wrap

• Turn your chicken wrap into a buffalo-style treat by asking for buffalo sauce on your wrap. You can also add cheese or bacon to complete this flavorful hack.

18. Cook Out Style Milkshake with Coffee

• If you need a caffeine kick, add coffee to your milkshake. A mocha coffee milkshake is an excellent combo, or try coffee and chocolate for a rich, coffeehouse vibe.

19. Cook Out Burger Melt

• Some locations will make a patty melt-style burger if you ask! It typically includes grilled onions, cheese, and mayo on toasted bread. It’s like a burger-grilled cheese hybrid.

20. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Shake

• To make a chocolate-covered strawberry milkshake, order a strawberry milkshake with chocolate mixed in. It’s not on the menu, but many locations can make it if you ask.

21. Loaded Hush Puppies

• Cook Out’s hush puppies are already tasty, but some fans add toppings like melted cheese, jalapeños, or chili for a loaded hush puppy treat.

22. ‘Chicken Ring Sandwich’ Hack

• Order onion rings as a side and then add them to a chicken sandwich (or a burger) for extra crunch. This is a simple way to make your sandwich heartier.

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