Cookout Desserts Menu — Milkshakes, Floats, Cheesecakes & Ice Cream
Cook Out serves desserts priced under $4 at locations across the South and Southeast US. The menu includes milkshakes in 40+ flavors, cheesecakes, floats, and soft-serve ice cream. Every item is made to order at the counter or drive-thru.
Cookout Desserts Menu with Prices
Cook Out desserts cover four categories: milkshakes, floats, cheesecakes, and ice cream. Prices run from $1.99 for a soft-serve cone to $3.99 for a handspun milkshake. Milkshakes give the best volume at 30+ oz. Cheesecakes and floats are the most affordable at $2.39 to $2.69. Every category has multiple flavor options. Check out the complete Milkshakes menu.
Cookout Dessert Prices at a Glance
| Dessert Type | Price Range (USD) |
| Milkshakes | $3.29 – $3.99 |
| Cheesecakes | $2.39 – $2.69 |
| Floats | $2.39 – $2.69 |
| Ice Cream Cone/Cup | $1.99 – $2.49 |
| Ice Cream Sundae | $3.49 |
Prices vary slightly by location. Milkshakes offer the best volume value at 30+ oz. Cheesecakes and floats are the most affordable items on the menu
Cookout Milkshakes — All Flavors
Cook Out milkshakes come in over 40 flavors across three groups: fruit, cream and candy, and seasonal. Every shake is handspun, runs 30 to 35 oz, and is priced at $3.99. Fruit shakes use real fruit flavors. Cream and candy shakes are built around chocolate, peanut butter, and candy bar blends. Seasonal shakes rotate through the year and are only available at certain times. Two flavors can be blended into one shake on request at no extra charge.
Fruit Milkshakes
All fruit shakes use real fruit flavors, not artificial. Priced at $3.99, running 30 to 35 oz. Flavors include Banana Berry, Banana Pineapple, Banana Pudding, Banana Nut, Banana Fudge, Fresh Banana, Blueberry, Strawberry, Peach, Peach Cobbler, Orange Push-Up, and Pineapple. Peach Cobbler is the largest at 34.5 oz. Fresh Banana is the smallest at 30.9 oz. Strawberry and Peach are the top two ordered fruit flavors year-round.
Special Cream and Candy Milkshakes
Built around candy bar flavors, chocolate, and peanut butter. All priced at $3.99, ranging 32 to 33.4 oz. Flavors include M&M, Oreo, Oreo Mint, Peanut Butter Fudge, Fresh Peanut Butter, Reese’s Cup, Snickers, Hershey’s Chocolate, and Caramel Fudge. Reese’s Cup at 33.4 oz is the largest. Oreo and Peanut Butter Fudge are the top two sellers in this group.
Seasonal Milkshakes
Not available year-round. All priced at $3.99 in 35 oz cups. Lineup includes Fresh Watermelon in July and August, Fresh Eggnog in December, Peppermint in winter, and Pumpkin Pie in fall at select locations. Fresh Watermelon uses real watermelon, making it the most requested limited shake on the menu.
Cookout Floats
Cook Out offers four float options: Cheerwine, Coke, Root Beer, and Fanta. All are 16 oz, priced at $2.39 to $2.69, and carry 380 to 400 calories. Every float uses the same vanilla soft-serve base with a different soda poured over the top drug store style. Cheerwine is the most iconic and regionally unique. Coke is the most familiar. Root Beer and Fanta are available on request at most locations.
Cheerwine Float
Cheerwine is a cherry carbonated drink founded in North Carolina in 1917, the same state as Cook Out. The cherry and vanilla soft-serve combo makes this a Southern regional favorite. Priced at $2.69, 380 to 400 calories. Most regulars pair it with Cajun fries.
Coke Float
Coca-Cola over vanilla soft-serve, drug store style. 380 to 400 calories, $2.39 to $2.69. The most familiar float on the menu.
Root Beer Float
Available on request. Same vanilla soft-serve base, 380 to 400 calories, $2.39 to $2.69. Root beer delivers a stronger, more distinct flavor than cola.
Fanta Float
Fanta orange over vanilla soft-serve. On request, 380 to 400 calories, $2.39 to $2.69. The orange and vanilla pairing mirrors an Orange Creamsicle flavor profile.
Cookout Cheesecakes
Cook Out serves three cheesecake flavors on the standard menu: Classic, Chocolate, and Strawberry. All are New York style, served chilled in a cup, priced at $2.39 to $2.69, and carry 360 calories each. Portions run 3.5 to 5.3 oz with a dense, creamy texture. Cherry Cheesecake and Philadelphia Cheesecake are also available as milkshake blends. Strawberry is the most popular flavor. All three take toppings and syrups on request.
Classic Cheesecake
Plain NY style with your choice of topping. 360 calories, $2.39 to $2.69. Take any syrup, fruit, or candy topping well.
Chocolate Cheesecake
NY style base with a chocolate layer. 360 calories, $2.39 to $2.69. Works well with caramel or peanut butter topping.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Classic base with strawberry topping. 360 calories, $2.39 to $2.69. Most popular cheesecake at Cook Out. Also available as a milkshake at $3.99.
Cookout Ice Cream Menu
Cook Out serves soft-serve ice cream in three formats: cone, cup, and sundae. Prices start at $1.99 for a cone and go up to $3.49 for a sundae. Vanilla is the standard flavor across all items, with chocolate available at select locations. The cone is the cheapest dessert on the entire menu. The sundae is the most customizable with a choice of chocolate, caramel, or fruit syrup topping.
Ice Cream Cone
Soft-serve vanilla cone, $1.99. Most affordable dessert on the menu.
Ice Cream Cup
Vanilla or chocolate soft-serve in a cup, $2.49. Easier to eat in the car without dripping.
Ice Cream Sundae
Soft-serve topped with chocolate, caramel, or fruit syrup. $3.49. Most customizable ice cream option on the menu.
Cookout Seasonal Desserts — When Are They Available
Cook Out rotates four seasonal milkshakes through the year: Fresh Watermelon, Fresh Eggnog, Peppermint, and Pumpkin Pie. All are priced at $3.99 in 35 oz cups. None are available year-round and some are limited to select locations. Fresh Watermelon runs July through August, Eggnog in December, Peppermint in winter, and Pumpkin Pie in fall. Call your local location before visiting to confirm availability.
Fresh Watermelon Shake
Available July through August. Uses real watermelon, not artificial flavoring. Most requested seasonal shake on the menu.
Fresh Eggnog Shake
Available every December. Real eggnog base, not a spice syrup. Rich and creamy without being heavy.
Peppermint Shake
Available during the winter holiday season. Clean mint flavor, not sharp. Pairs well with any chocolate item on the menu. Availability varies by location.
Pumpkin Pie Shake
Available at select locations in fall only. Runs 600 to 800 calories. Less consistent availability than other seasonal shakes.
Best Cookout Desserts — What Customers Order Most
Six Cook Out desserts consistently lead in repeat orders and customer recommendations. The Chocolate Milkshake is the overall top seller. The Cheerwine Float is the most regionally iconic item. The Oreo Mint Shake leads the specialty shake category. Strawberry Cheesecake is the top cheesecake. Peach Shake is the summer seasonal favorite. The Ice Cream Cone is the most ordered budget option. Each earns its place through flavor consistency and value at the price.
| Dessert | Why Customers Love It | Price |
| Chocolate Milkshake | Thick, rich, consistent at every location | $3.99 |
| Cheerwine Float | Unique Southern flavor, unavailable elsewhere | $2.69 |
| Oreo Mint Shake | Cool mint with real cookie crunch | $3.99 |
| Strawberry Cheesecake | Light, tangy, great value | $2.69 |
| Peach Shake | Fresh seasonal fruit, summer favorite | $3.99 |
| Ice Cream Cone | Simplest and most affordable option | $1.99 |
Cookout Dessert Calories — What to Order If You Are Watching Your Intake
Cook Out desserts range from roughly 200 to 925 calories. The lightest options are the ice cream cone at around 200 calories, cheesecakes at 360, and floats at 380 to 400. Fruit milkshakes run 510 to 750 calories. Cream and candy shakes run 750 to 900. The Cherry Cheesecake Shake at 925 calories is the heaviest item on the entire dessert menu. If you are watching intake, stick to cones, cheesecakes, or floats.
| Dessert | Calories |
| Ice Cream Cone | ~200 |
| Cheesecakes (all flavors) | 360 |
| Floats (all flavors) | 380 – 400 |
| Fruit Milkshakes | 510 – 750 |
| Cream and Candy Milkshakes | 750 – 900 |
| Philadelphia Cheesecake Shake | 845 |
| Cherry Cheesecake Shake | 925 |
Cookout Dessert Combos That Fans Swear By
Cook Out regulars have built a short list of pairings and blends that work better than ordering single items. Two-flavor milkshake blends are allowed on request at no extra charge. The top combos are Cheerwine Float with Cajun fries, Oreo blended with Peanut Butter Fudge, Banana and Chocolate, and Peach and Vanilla. You can also swap soft-serve for an ice cream scoop in any float for a richer result. None of these are on the official menu but most locations will accommodate them.
For a richer float, ask for a scoop of ice cream instead of soft-serve in your Cheerwine Float. Most locations accommodate this and the result sits between a shake and a standard float in texture.
How to Customize Your Cookout Dessert
Cook Out gives you three main ways to customize: blend two milkshake flavors into one shake, add toppings to any cheesecake or ice cream item, or swap soft-serve for an ice cream scoop in any float. Toppings include chocolate syrup, caramel, crushed candy bars, whipped cream, and nuts. All customizations are handled at the counter or drive-thru. Keep it to two mix-ins for the best flavor balance as more than that tends to overpower the base.
How to Order Cookout Desserts — Dine In, Drive Thru and Delivery
Cook Out desserts can be ordered three ways: in person or drive-thru, through delivery apps, or via the Cook Out app. Drive-thru is the fastest with full customization and no markup. Delivery adds fees starting at $3.99 and is not ideal for shakes or floats as texture changes in transit. The app supports pickup and delivery depending on your location but not all locations are supported.
- In Person or Drive Thru is the fastest way to order. Full customization, fresher product, no delivery markup. Most Cook Out locations are drive-thru focused.
- Delivery Platforms including Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Postmates carry Cook Out desserts at select locations. Delivery fees start around $3.99. In-person pickup is better for milkshakes and floats as texture can change in transit.
- Cook Out App lets you pick between pickup and delivery. Not all locations support app ordering so check availability before visiting.
Cookout Dessert Combos That Fans Swear By
Cook Out regulars have built a short list of pairings and blends that work better than ordering single items. Two-flavor milkshake blends are allowed on request at no extra charge. The top combos are Cheerwine Float with Cajun fries, Oreo blended with Peanut Butter Fudge, Banana and Chocolate, and Peach and Vanilla. You can also swap soft-serve for an ice cream scoop in any float for a richer result. None of these are on the official menu but most locations will accommodate them.
For a richer float, ask for a scoop of ice cream instead of soft-serve in your Cheerwine Float. Most locations accommodate this and the result sits between a shake and a standard float in texture.
How to Customize Your Cookout Dessert
Cook Out gives you three main ways to customize: blend two milkshake flavors into one shake, add toppings to any cheesecake or ice cream item, or swap soft-serve for an ice cream scoop in any float. Toppings include chocolate syrup, caramel, crushed candy bars, whipped cream, and nuts. All customizations are handled at the counter or drive-thru. Keep it to two mix-ins for the best flavor balance as more than that tends to overpower the base.
How to Order Cookout Desserts — Dine In, Drive Thru and Delivery
Cook Out desserts can be ordered three ways: in person or drive-thru, through delivery apps, or via the Cook Out app. Drive-thru is the fastest with full customization and no markup. Delivery adds fees starting at $3.99 and is not ideal for shakes or floats as texture changes in transit. The app supports pickup and delivery depending on your location but not all locations are supported.
- In Person or Drive Thru is the fastest way to order. Full customization, fresher product, no delivery markup. Most Cook Out locations are drive-thru focused.
- Delivery Platforms including Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Postmates carry Cook Out desserts at select locations. Delivery fees start around $3.99. In-person pickup is better for milkshakes and floats as texture can change in transit.
- Cook Out App lets you pick between pickup and delivery. Not all locations support app ordering so check availability before visiting.
Cookout Cheerwine Float — Why It Is a Southern Cult Favorite
The Cheerwine Float is the most regionally unique item on the Cook Out dessert menu. Cheerwine was created in Salisbury, North Carolina in 1917, the same state where Cook Out was founded. Outside the Carolinas and Virginia it is hard to find, making this float a destination item for visitors traveling through the South. Cheerwine is less sweet and more tart than standard cherry sodas, which keeps the float tasting balanced rather than sugary when combined with vanilla soft-serve. At $2.69 and 380 to 400 calories it is the best value item on the dessert menu.