Cook Out Allergen Menu 2026: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Allergy Guide
If you have a food allergy, ordering at Cook Out takes more planning than a regular fast food stop. The menu is large, the fryers are shared, and Cook Out does not publish an official allergen PDF online. This guide gives you a complete allergen breakdown for every major menu category so you can decide what is safe before you get to the counter.
It covers gluten-free options, dairy-free picks, peanut allergy risks, vegan choices, cross-contamination warnings, and a full item-by-item allergen table with prices and calories.
Cook Out Allergen Menu With Prices and Calories
Cook Out does not publish prices on its official website. Figures below are verified from Southeast menu boards in 2026. Always check the in-store menu board at your location for current pricing.
Burgers and Sandwiches
Menu Item
Allergens
Price
Calories
Hamburger Patty (No Bun) | None, verify locally | $3.49 | 250 |
Grilled Chicken Breast (No Bun) | Soy | $4.99 | 320 |
Cheeseburger (No Bun) | Dairy | $3.99 | 350 |
Cook Out Style Burger | Wheat, Soy | $3.49 | 450 |
Out West Style Burger | Wheat, Soy | $3.49 | 470 |
Cheddar Style Burger | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $3.49 | 460 |
Steakhouse Style Burger | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $3.49 | 500 |
Big Double Burger | Wheat, Soy | $3.99 | 530 |
Char-Grilled Hamburger | Wheat, Soy | $3.99 | 350 |
BBQ Sandwich | Wheat, Soy | $4.99 | 400 |
BBQ Plate | Wheat, Soy, Dairy, Eggs | $5.99 | 500 |
BLT Sandwich | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $1.99 | 450 |
Chicken Items
Menu Item | Allergens | Price | Calories |
Homemade Chicken Strips | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $4.99 | 370 |
Chicken Strip Sandwich | Wheat, Soy | $4.99 | 400 |
Chicken Strip Club | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $5.99 | 450 |
Crispy Spicy Chicken Breast | Wheat, Soy | $4.85 | 490 |
Chicken Nuggets | Wheat, Soy | $1.99 | 350 |
Hot Dogs
Menu Item | Allergens | Price | Calories |
Hot Dog | Wheat, Soy | $1.99 | 320 |
Cook Out Style Hot Dog | Wheat, Soy | $2.99 | 330 |
Chili Dog | Wheat, Soy | $1.99 | 340 |
Bacon Cheddar Dog | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $1.99 | 440 |
Corn Dog | Wheat, Soy, Eggs | $1.99 | 340 |
Wraps and Quesadillas
Menu Item | Allergens | Price | Calories |
Cajun Ranch Wrap | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $1.99 | 440 |
Ranch Wrap | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $1.99 | 420 |
Honey Mustard Wrap | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $1.99 | 400 |
Cajun Wrap | Wheat, Soy | $1.99 | 400 |
Bacon Ranch Wrap | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $1.99 | 420 |
Cheddar Style Quesadilla | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $1.99 | 420 |
Beef Quesadilla | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $2.55 | 410 |
Cookout Sides
Menu Item | Allergens | Price | Calories |
French Fries | Soy, shared fryer risk | $2.19 | 300 |
Cajun Fries | Soy, shared fryer risk | $2.39 | 330 |
Onion Rings | Wheat, Soy | $2.69 | 350 |
Hushpuppies | Wheat, Soy, Dairy, Eggs | $1.99 | 330 |
Cheddar Bites | Wheat, Soy, Dairy | $3.99 | 390 |
Coleslaw | Eggs (mayo based) | $1.99 | 150 |
Cheesecake | Dairy, Eggs | $3.99 | 500 |
Drinks
Menu Item | Allergens | Price | Calories |
Fresh Brewed Tea | None | $0.99 | 0 |
Coca-Cola Products | None | $0.99 | 150 |
Cheerwine | None | $0.99 | 150 |
Dasani Water | None | $0.99 | 0 |
Most items contain wheat, soy, or dairy. Cross-contamination happens because Cookout uses shared fryers and grills.
Cookout Allergen Menu with Prices
Menu Item
Allergens
Price
Price
| Hamburger Patty (No Bun) | None (verify locally) | $3.49 | 250 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich (No Bun) | Soy (marinade) | $4.99 | 320 |
| Cheeseburger (No Bun) | Dairy | $3.99 | 350 |
| French Fries | Soy, shared fryer risk | $2.19 | 300 |
| Cajun Fries | Soy, shared fryer risk | $2.39 | 330 |
| BBQ Sandwich | Wheat, Soy | $4.99 | 400 |
| BBQ Plate | Wheat, Soy, Milk, Eggs | $5.99 | 500 |
| Hot Dog | Wheat, Soy | $1.99 | 320 |
| Corn Dog | Wheat, Soy, Eggs | $1.99 | 340 |
| Hushpuppies | Wheat, Soy, Milk, Eggs | $1.99 | 330 |
| Quesadilla | Wheat, Soy, Milk | $1.99 | 400 |
| Chicken Nuggets | Wheat, Soy | $1.99 | 350 |
| Onion Rings | Wheat, Soy | $2.69 | 350 |
| Char-Grilled Hamburgers | Wheat, Soy | $3.99 | 350 |
Milkshake Allergen Chart
Milkshake
Allergens
Price
Calories
| Milkshake Flavor | Allergens | Price | Calories |
| Vanilla | Milk | $3.99 | 555 |
| Chocolate | Milk | $3.99 | 600 |
| Strawberry | Milk | $3.99 | 580 |
| Banana | Milk | $3.99 | 590 |
| Peanut Butter | Milk, Peanuts | $3.99 | 650 |
| Peanut Butter Fudge | Milk, Peanuts | $3.99 | 765 |
| Banana Nut | Milk, Peanuts, Tree Nuts | $3.99 | 610 |
| Walnut | Milk, Tree Nuts | $3.99 | 630 |
| Oreo | Milk, Wheat, Soy | $3.99 | 820 |
| Oreo Mint | Milk, Wheat, Soy | $3.99 | 853 |
| M&M | Milk, Soy | $3.99 | 650 |
| Reese’s Cup | Milk, Peanuts | $3.99 | 660 |
| Caramel Fudge | Milk | $3.99 | 677 |
| Peach Cobbler | Milk | $3.99 | 580 |
| Banana Pudding | Milk | $3.99 | 615 |
What Allergens Does Cook Out Track?
Cook Out menu items may contain these nine major allergens identified under the FDA FASTER Act:
Most items contain wheat, soy, or dairy. Cross-contamination happens because Cook Out uses shared fryers and grills across all menu categories. These nine allergens are listed as
- Wheat and gluten
- Milk and dairy
- Eggs
- Soy
- Peanuts
- Tree nuts
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Sesame
Cook Out Milkshake Allergen Chart
All Cook Out milkshakes contain dairy. Cook Out does not offer dairy-free alternatives. Shared blending equipment creates cross-contact risk with nuts and gluten across all flavors. Regular shakes cost $3.99 ordered individually. You can upgrade your Tray drink to a milkshake for $1.00 to $1.60 extra depending on location.
Milkshake Flavor | Allergens | Calories |
Vanilla | Dairy | 555 |
Chocolate | Dairy | 600 |
Strawberry | Dairy | 580 |
Fresh Banana | Dairy | 590 |
Blueberry | Dairy | 610 |
Peach | Dairy | 580 |
Pineapple | Dairy | 600 |
Caramel | Dairy | 610 |
Mocha | Dairy | 615 |
Caramel Fudge | Dairy | 640 |
Chocolate Cherry | Dairy | 620 |
Red Cherry | Dairy | 590 |
Heath Toffee | Dairy | 620 |
Peach Cobbler | Dairy | 580 |
Banana Pudding | Dairy | 615 |
Choc Chip Strawberry | Dairy | 600 |
Choc Chip Mint | Dairy | 620 |
Orange Push-Up | Dairy | 600 |
Peanut Butter | Dairy, Peanuts | 650 |
Peanut Butter Fudge | Dairy, Peanuts | 765 |
Reese’s Cup | Dairy, Peanuts | 660 |
Butterfinger | Dairy, Peanuts | 640 |
Peanut Butter Cup | Dairy, Peanuts | 660 |
Banana Nut | Dairy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts | 610 |
Walnut | Dairy, Tree Nuts | 630 |
Banana Split | Dairy, Tree Nuts | 640 |
Banana Berry | Dairy, Tree Nuts | 550 |
M&M | Dairy, Soy | 650 |
Oreo Mint | Dairy, Wheat, Soy | 853 |
Choc Chip Cherry | Dairy | 630 |
Cook Out Allergen Overview Chart
Menu Group | Dairy | Eggs | Soy | Wheat | Peanuts | Tree Nuts |
Milkshakes | Yes | Some | Some | Some | Some | Some |
Burgers with bun | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Burgers no bun | Some | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Chicken items | Some | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Hot dogs with bun | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Wraps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Quesadillas | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Fries and Cajun fries | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Hushpuppies | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Onion rings | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Coleslaw | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Drinks and tea | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Are Any Cook Out Items Gluten Free?
Cook Out does not operate a certified gluten-free kitchen. Items without direct gluten ingredients exist but shared fryers and grills create cross-contact throughout the kitchen. For gluten sensitivity, careful ordering works. For diagnosed celiac disease, Cook Out is high risk and should be approached with caution.
Are Any Cook Out Proteins Gluten Free?
Char-grilled burger patties ordered without buns contain no gluten ingredients. Grilled chicken breast without breading or bun is another safe option. Plain hot dogs without buns also work. Some locations offer lettuce wraps as a bun substitute. Ask staff at your location before ordering.
Are Cook Out Fries Gluten Free?
Cook Out fries contain no gluten ingredients but are fried in shared oil alongside breaded chicken, corn dogs, hushpuppies, and onion rings. For anyone with celiac disease, this shared fryer risk makes all fried items unsafe. For mild gluten sensitivity rather than celiac, fries may be acceptable but verify with staff first.
Are Cook Out Condiments Gluten Free?
Ketchup, mustard, and plain mayo are gluten free. Most basic BBQ sauces work as well. Specialty sauces and dressings may contain wheat, so ask about ingredients before adding any sauce to your order.
Are Cook Out Milkshakes Gluten Free?
Plain flavors like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and fruit-based shakes do not contain gluten ingredients. Oreo, Oreo Mint, and any cookie or brownie-based flavor contains wheat. All shakes run through shared blenders, so cross-contamination is possible across all flavors. If you are strictly gluten free, stick to plain fruit or chocolate flavors and confirm with staff.
What Cook Out Items Are Dairy Free?
Dairy is the second most common allergen at Cook Out, appearing in milkshakes, all cheese items, coleslaw dressing, and many sauces. Finding dairy-free options requires ordering plain and skipping cheese and creamy sauces.
Which Cook Out Proteins Are Dairy Free?
Plain burger patties without cheese or bun contain no dairy. Grilled chicken breast without sauce or cheese works. Plain hot dogs without cheese toppings are also dairy free. Avoid cheddar-style burgers, chicken strip clubs, and any item with a cheese or cream-based sauce added.
Which Cook Out Sides Have No Dairy?
French fries and Cajun fries contain no dairy ingredients, though they share fryers with dairy-containing items. Onion rings contain no dairy directly. Hushpuppies contain milk and eggs, so they are not dairy free. Coleslaw dressing is often mayo-based, which may contain dairy depending on the recipe at your location. Confirm with staff before ordering coleslaw.
What Should Dairy-Free Customers Avoid at Cook Out?
Skip all milkshakes, cheese fries, quesadillas, cheddar bites, ranch wraps, cheddar-style burgers, BBQ plates with dairy sides, and any item with cheese added. None of these can be made dairy free through modification.
Does Cook Out Have Dairy-Free Milkshakes?
No. All 40+ milkshake flavors use real milk and vanilla ice cream. Cook Out does not offer almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or any plant-based shake alternative as of 2026. If you are dairy free, skip the shakes entirely and order fresh brewed tea, Cheerwine, Coca-Cola products, or bottled water.
Peanut and Tree Nut Allergens at Cook Out
Does Cook Out Use Peanut Oil?
No. Cook Out uses vegetable oil blends, typically soybean or canola, for frying. Peanut oil is not used in the fryers. However, peanut butter milkshakes and other nut-based shakes are made in shared blenders, which creates a real cross-contact risk for anyone with a peanut allergy.
Which Milkshakes Contain Peanuts or Tree Nuts?
Peanut-containing shakes: Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Fudge, Peanut Butter Cup, Reese’s Cup, Butterfinger.
Tree nut-containing shakes: Walnut, Banana Nut, Banana Split, Banana Berry.
Both peanuts and tree nuts: Banana Nut.
If you have a severe peanut or tree nut allergy, avoid all milkshakes. Cook Out uses one shared blender for all 40+ flavors. Staff rinse between orders but do not sterilize. Peanut protein residue is a genuine risk even in fruit or vanilla shakes.
Are There Nut-Free Options at Cook Out?
Most burgers, chicken items, hot dogs, and sides contain no peanuts or tree nuts. French fries, BBQ sandwiches, grilled proteins, and drinks are all nut-free by ingredient. Avoid all milkshakes if you carry an EpiPen or have a medically confirmed nut allergy.
Egg Allergen Information at Cook Out
Where Do Eggs Hide on the Cook Out Menu?
Eggs appear in corn dog batter, hushpuppies, coleslaw dressing, mayo-based sauces, and some milkshake flavors. BBQ plates often include egg-containing coleslaw. Buns at some locations may contain eggs in the recipe. Plain beef patties, grilled chicken, and plain hot dogs do not contain eggs.
Do Cook Out Milkshakes Have Eggs?
Some milkshake flavors include egg-based ingredients. Most plain fruit and chocolate flavors do not contain eggs directly, but cross-contact is possible through shared blending equipment. If you have an egg allergy, confirm the specific flavor with staff before ordering.
Soy Allergen Details at Cook Out
Soy is one of the most widespread allergens across the Cook Out menu. Frying oil is typically soy-based. Buns contain soy lecithin. Marinades, sauces, and BBQ sauce often include soy ingredients. Breaded chicken coatings also contain soy.
Plain grilled meats without marinades carry lower soy levels. Ordering burgers or chicken without buns reduces soy exposure. Fresh brewed tea, Cheerwine, and bottled water contain no soy and are the safest drink options for soy-sensitive customers.
Vegan Options at Cook Out
Cook Out does not offer plant-based proteins or veggie burgers. Vegan-friendly choices are limited but possible for a basic meal.
French fries and Cajun fries contain no animal ingredients, though they share fryers with meat and dairy items. Coleslaw may work if your location uses a vegan dressing recipe, but most use mayo. All fountain drinks, fresh brewed tea, Cheerwine, and bottled water are vegan.
French fries and Cajun fries contain no animal ingredients, though they share fryers with meat and dairy items. Coleslaw may work if your location uses a vegan dressing recipe, but most use mayo. All fountain drinks, fresh brewed tea, Cheerwine, and bottled water are vegan.
Are Cook Out Fries Vegan?
The fries themselves contain no animal products. However, they cook in shared fryers alongside chicken and other meat products. If shared fryer cross-contact is acceptable for your version of veganism, fries work. If not, stick to drinks only.
Are Cook Out Hushpuppies Vegan?
No. Hushpuppies at Cook Out contain milk and eggs and are not suitable for vegan diners.
Cross-Contamination Risks at Cook Out
Shared Fryers
Cook Out fries all items in the same fryers. French fries cook alongside breaded chicken, corn dogs, hushpuppies, and onion rings. Gluten, dairy, and allergen traces spread through shared oil. There are no dedicated allergen-free fryers at Cook Out locations.
Shared Grills
Burgers, chicken, and hot dogs cook on the same grills. Marinades and seasonings from one item can transfer to another. Buns may toast on the same surfaces as meat. Customers with severe allergies should ask staff to wipe down the grill surface before preparing their order.
Milkshake Equipment
Cook Out uses one blender for all 40+ milkshake flavors. Staff rinse between orders but do not sterilize. Peanut butter residue from nut-based shakes can remain in the blender and contaminate subsequent orders. Anyone with a severe nut allergy should skip all milkshakes regardless of flavor.
Prep Areas
Cook Out kitchens do not maintain separate allergen prep zones. Shared cutting boards, utensils, and topping stations mean cross-contact is possible across all food categories. Always inform staff of your allergy and ask them to change gloves before preparing your order.
How to Order Safely at Cook Out
Tell staff about your allergy before ordering. Ask them to change gloves and use clean utensils. Order grilled proteins without buns and without sauces to reduce allergen exposure. Request lettuce wraps if available at your location. Keep condiments simple since ketchup, mustard, and plain mayo are the safest choices. Verify your order before leaving the counter.
For celiac disease or severe anaphylactic allergies, consider whether Cook Out’s shared kitchen environment is appropriate for your level of sensitivity. The safest possible Cook Out meal for celiac disease is a plain grilled protein without a bun, coleslaw if confirmed dairy free at your location, and unsweetened tea or water.
What to Avoid With Severe Allergies
For serious food allergies, skip all fried foods due to shared fryer oil, all milkshakes due to shared blender cross-contact, all wraps due to multiple allergens in tortillas and sauces, BBQ plates due to complex multi-ingredient sides, and specialty burgers with multiple toppings and sauces.
If you carry an EpiPen for a peanut or nut allergy, the shared milkshake blender at Cook Out creates airborne allergen exposure during preparation. Evaluate whether the environment is safe for your specific sensitivity before ordering.
Recognizing Allergic Reactions
Watch for skin reactions like hives, redness, or itching after eating. Swelling of the lips, face, or throat signals a more serious reaction. Breathing problems including wheezing or shortness of breath require immediate action. Digestive issues like nausea, cramping, or vomiting can also follow allergen exposure.
If you experience difficulty breathing, throat tightness, rapid swelling, or loss of consciousness, use your epinephrine auto-injector immediately and call 911. Do not wait for symptoms to worsen. Seek emergency help even if symptoms appear to improve after using the injector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cook Out have a printable allergen menu?
No. Cook Out does not publish an official allergen PDF or allergen chart on its website. Some locations maintain in-store allergen binders that you can ask to see. This guide compiles the most complete available allergen reference for 2026. Always confirm with staff at your specific location before ordering.
Are Cook Out fries gluten free?
Cook Out fries contain no gluten ingredients but are fried in shared oil alongside breaded chicken, corn dogs, hushpuppies, and onion rings. For anyone with celiac disease, this cross-contamination risk makes all fried items unsafe. For mild gluten sensitivity, fries may be workable but confirm with staff first.
Does Cook Out use peanut oil?
No. Cook Out uses soybean or canola oil blends for frying. However, peanut butter milkshakes and other nut-based shakes are made in shared blenders. Anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid all milkshakes due to cross-contact risk from shared blending equipment.
Are Cook Out milkshakes gluten free?
Plain flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry do not contain gluten ingredients. Oreo, Oreo Mint, and cookie or brownie-based flavors contain wheat. All shakes share one blender, so cross-contamination is possible across all flavors. Verify with staff before ordering if you are gluten sensitive.
Does Cook Out have dairy-free milkshakes?
No. All 40+ Cook Out milkshake flavors use real milk and ice cream. There are no almond milk, oat milk, or plant-based alternatives available at any Cook Out location as of 2026.
Can vegans eat at Cook Out?
Options are very limited. French fries and Cajun fries contain no animal products but share fryers with meat items. All fountain drinks, tea, and water are vegan. Cook Out has no plant-based proteins or veggie burgers. Hushpuppies contain milk and eggs and are not vegan.