Best Late Night Eats: Cookout

This year’s Best Late Night Eats winner is a South Carolina classic that can satisfy anyone’s late-night cravings. Cookout is a classic fast-food restaurant chain that has affordable prices, fresh burgers and a wide variety of shakes to choose from.

Founded in 1989 in Greensboro, NC, Cookout started as a drive-thru-only location. From there, it quickly gained popularity and recognition. In 1999, Cookout established its motto “Always Fresh, Never Frozen” and vowed to ground and patty its meat every single day, ready to cook. By 2010, the first store opened in Spartanburg, SC — its first store outside of NC.

It may take a while to choose from its large menu. Some of the many dishes it offers are chicken quesadillas, hushpuppies, corn dogs and, of course, their burgers.

But why stop there? Cookout’s creamery has plenty of unique flavors to choose from. Between its banana pudding shakes to its Cheerwine Float, your sweet tooth will be satisfied.

If you’re looking for a restaurant to fulfill your late-night craving, head to Cookout. It’s open until the early morning hours and readily available to fill your appetite. Don’t forget to grab a side of its famous Cookout Sauce while you’re at it!