Independent, unofficial Cook Out guide — October 2026

Cookout Burgers: Styles, Sizes & Toppings (2026)!

The char-grilled heart of the Cook Out menu: burger sizes from Small to Big Double, signature styles like Cook Out style and Out West style, and every topping worth knowing.

Burger Sizes

Cook Out burgers come in four commonly reported sizes, so you can match the burger to your appetite You can browse the full menu on Cook Out’s official site.

Images are illustrative.

Cookout small burger

Small Burger

The smallest patty — a light meal, or a side-by-side with other items.

$2.99

Cookout regular burger

Regular Burger

The standard patty — the everyday default, and the most common tray main.

$3.49

Cookout huge burger

Huge Burger

A larger single patty — for a bigger appetite without going double.

$3.49

Cookout big double burger

Big Double

Two patties — the biggest commonly reported build. Maximum burger; bring your appetite.

$3.99

Burger Styles

These are the named builds fans report most often. Styles describe the topping combination — most can be applied to any size.

Cookout burgers: Cookout Style burger

Cookout Style

Chili, slaw, mustard, and onions — the house signature.

$3.99

Cookout cheddar style burger

Cheddar Style

Cheddar cheese with the house build — a melty upgrade.

$3.99

Cookout out west style burger

Out West Style

A Western-style build with barbecue-inspired toppings.

$3.99

Cookout steak style burger

Steak Style

A steak-inspired build for a heartier flavor.

$3.99

Cookout plain burger

Plain / Build-Your-Own

Start plain and add any available toppings to taste.

Varies by location

First-timer? Order a Regular in Cook Out style. It’s the combination the brand is known for and the fastest way to understand what the fuss is about.

Extras & Toppings

Beyond the named styles, fans commonly report these add-ons for custom builds:

  • Bacon — the classic upgrade.
  • Cheese — cheddar and other options where available.
  • Chili — the cornerstone of the Cook Out style build.
  • Slaw — cool and crunchy, another Cook Out style staple.
  • Grilled onions — sweet and savory depth.
  • Jalapenos — for heat seekers.
  • Mustard, mayo, ketchup, pickles, lettuce, tomato — the standard condiment and produce lineup.

Extras may carry a small upcharge at some locations — ask at the window when you order.

Sauces

The commonly reported sauce lineup — Cook Out sauce, ranch, honey mustard, and BBQ — pairs with burgers as well as strips and fries. For the full rundown, see the sauces section on the homepage.

The signature Cook Out sauce is part of what makes Cook Out style burgers distinctive, but the company has never published its recipe — any ingredient list online is unverified.

Nutrition Snapshot

Cook Out doesn’t publish calorie counts centrally, so there are no official nutrition figures for its burgers — any numbers you find online are unverified. For the honest state of published information, see our nutrition and calorie guide.

Reported calories — burgers

Figures below are third-party reported ranges collected from independent menu sites in October 2026 — Cook Out publishes no official nutrition data, and actual counts vary by location, preparation, and portion.

ItemReported caloriesNotes
Small Hamburger226–245Bun + patty, before toppings; range reflects serving-size differences
Regular Hamburger325–330Bun + patty, before toppings
Huge Hamburger510–520Bun + patty, before toppings
Big Double311–330Bun + patties, before toppings
Cook Out Style (topping add-on)+130Add-on only — not a whole burger
Cheddar Style (topping add-on)+240Add-on only — not a whole burger
Out West Style (topping add-on)+210Add-on only — not a whole burger
Steak Style (topping add-on)+100Add-on only — not a whole burger
Cook Out Style burger, whole (regular)440–580Reports vary
Cheddar Style burger, whole (regular)550–700Reports vary
Out West Style burger, whole (regular)520–720Reports vary
Steak Style burger, whole (regular)410–560Reports vary

Style toppings add roughly 100–240 calories on top of the base burger; whole-style totals above are reported as ranges because sources disagree.

For every category and our full methodology, see the nutrition and calorie guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cook Out style is the house signature build: chili, slaw, mustard, and onions on a char-grilled burger. It’s the most famous way regulars order and is available on burgers and hot dogs.

Fans commonly report the Big Double as the biggest burger build on the menu — a double-patty burger. Exact patty weights are not published centrally, so sizes vary by location.

Yes. Beyond the named styles, most locations will build your burger to order with toppings like bacon, cheese, chili, grilled onions, and jalapenos. Ask at the window about available extras at your restaurant.

Absolutely — burgers are one of the most popular tray mains. Choose your size and style, then add two sides and a drink to complete the tray. See the trays guide for how it all works.

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