Comments on: Catching up on Cook-Out’s opening, Les Cheveux’s move

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:05:41 +0000

I had never eaten at a Cook-out until this past weekend and have no desire to go back — agree with Art’s comment that there was so much mustard on the burger that it was overwhelming. The food was not worth all the hype and I am looking forward to trying Steak & Shake.

By: Mike D

Mike D — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:04:27 +0000

A bit late but sorry for your loss Amanda. Hope 2013 brings a better year.

I finally got to try a Cook Out. We were up in the Radford area doing some night photo and need a bite to eat and neither of us had a lot of cash. So we decided to try the Cook Out there. Like others have said it’s OK and you can’t beat the price. Again like others have said the meat on the burger is a bit strange. Kinda reminds me of the burgers you used to get in school. Fries were OK if just a bit over cooked. Young girl was friendly (GASP!!!) something you don’t see at fastfood very often. Decent cheap but not worth standing in a long line.

In regard to Bojangles. Sound a bit odd. I did notice this weekend when I passed the side entrance was blocked off and they look to be expanding the rear part of the parking lot. Could see that the menus were back up inside but they were still closed Saturday.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:56:33 +0000

The BBQ is Eastern style, vinegar based and not with tomato BBQ sauce. Just a FYI for those who prefer one over the other. Hamburger was meh, but they messed mine up (no cheese) and they gave me another no questions asked and let me keep the first. Corndog, Fries and onion rings very good. Shakes delicious. Prices? really good. Platter with two sides and a shake and tea was $8.12. Drive Thru line was long but took 12 minutes to get through, it moved quickly. It will calm down eventually, probably when Steak & Shake opens.

By: David F

David F — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:39:26 +0000

Re: Cook-Out–I wnt there New Year’s Day for lunch. The lines were long (and got a lot longer), but I was impressed with how quickly orders were filled. However, seating is inadequate for the amount of business they’re currently doing. Food is not gourmet but is OK and prices are good.
Re: Les Cheveux. Might Fresh Market expand into that space, if it’s contiguous to where they are now?

By: Just Joe

Just Joe — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:14:09 +0000

The appeal of cook out is the value. There is Better food out there but you cannot get the amount nor the options of a cook out tray for $5.

By: Donald M

Donald M — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 03:57:46 +0000

The new Cook-Out in Rocky Mount great. Long drive-thru lines but fast service. The burgers were great as were the hushpuppies and chicken nuggets. I’ll try the BBQ next.

By: DJ

DJ — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 02:01:05 +0000

Burger, Hot Dog? Richee Freeze. Burger ground fresh daily from Kroger

By: Art Hill

Art Hill — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:16:43 +0000

But the onion rings were good!

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:06:46 +0000

No need to visit Brusters ice cream paying over $5 for a small milkshake.The 40 varieties of shakes here are half the price and much better! Also, the hamburgers are char grilled, not fried like everywhere else!

By: Art Hill

Art Hill — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:46:32 +0000

Totally underwhelmed with Cook-Out. 20 minutes in line for a “Cook-Out style” burger with so much mustard on it I actually gagged. Slaw looked like something straight from Gunnoes topped with bitter onions. Agree with the others about the texture of the beef. Can’t wait for Steak and Shake.