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    Reasons Why Cook-Out Is The Best Fast Food Ever

    This elusive southern chain is heaven in your mouth

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    by amberwoodby

    Community Contributor

    1. Location Location Location

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    Sure the South may be wrong about a lot of things, but it's always been right about food. You can only find Cook-Outs in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

    2. The Drive-thru

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    Most Cook-Outs are only drive-thrus and walk up windows with outdoor seating and bathrooms. Because it is a well-oiled machine inside that little stone fortress, you are in and out in less than 10 minutes (can In-n-Out do that West Coast?)

    3. Everything is Made Fresh

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    Unlike typical fast-food chains, EVERYTHING at Cook-Out is made to order.

    4. Cooked Outdoors Style

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    They grill all their hamburgers and hotdogs like anyone in the south would on a nice summer day

    5. Everyone Who Takes Your Order is Friendly

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    The menu can be a bit overwhelming but they never sound annoyed when you need more time or have a large order. Seriously, it always sounds like they are smiling.

    6. They Love America and God

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    Gotta love a company that stands by their values

    7. They Stay Small

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    Even though they could open more restaurants all over the U.S. The privately owned Cook-Out has decided to stay close to home (shout out to NC) and simply make quality tasty food rather than go commercial. Most of the company's 132 locations are in North Carolina, where it was founded.

    8. The Menu

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    It is filled with so many cheap, fresh, delicious things

    9. Cook-Out Style

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    You can get any burger or hot dog "Cook-Out Style," which includes homemade chili, slaw, mustard, and onions.

    10. The Decor

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    Some Cook-Outs have indoor seating, and they are far classier than your typical fast-food joint.

    11. The Tray is Both Cheap and Amazing

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    You get an entree, 2 sides and a drink for under $5. Plus, you can order a corndog as a side. It's like they made this restaurant with college students in mind.

    12. Seriously, Behold the Goodness

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    All for under $5

    13. Cajun Style

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    You can order your fries "cajun style" which comes with a delicious slightly spicy topping.

    14. The Milkshakes

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    Look at all those flavors, plus you can mix and match flavors for even more yumminess. (Pro-tip: try pineapple cheesecake).

    15. The Footlong Hotdog

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    Yes, a 12 inch hotdog with your choice of toppings.

    16. They Have the Best Sweet Tea

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    They call it a huge tea, and it is amazing every time you get it.

    17. They Have Seasonal Milkshakes

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    In July and August they use fresh watermelon and they have eggnog in December.

    18. You Can Get a Hotdog With Bacon

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    Bacon > chili

    19. They Are Open Late

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    Most places are open till 3am, which means it's the perfect cheap eats after a night out.

    20. Hushpuppies

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    These little golden nuggets of fried cornmeal are pure bliss and should complete every order

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