Cook Out Allergen Menu & Allergy Guide
Dining out with food allergies requires extra planning and caution. This complete fan-made reference covers the official cookout allergen menu. Find out which menu categories contain common dietary allergens such as dairy, wheat/gluten, eggs, soy, or tree nuts/peanuts. Read on to check our allergy tables and stay safe during your next drive-through visit.
⚠️ Crucial Cross-Contact Notice
Cook Out kitchen environments use shared griddles, fryers, and utensils to prepare food. This means cross-contact with allergens can occur. For example, onion rings, hushpuppies, and corn dogs are fried in the exact same oil as plain French fries. Buns containing wheat are toasted on shared griddles alongside char-grilled meats. Always inform the manager and crew members at the window of your severe food allergy before ordering.
Allergen Presence by Food Category
The table below provides a general summary of common allergens in standard Cook Out dishes.
| Menu Category | Dairy | Gluten/Wheat | Eggs | Soy | Peanuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers (plain patty) | • Free | • Free | • Free | • Free | • Free |
| Standard Buns & Wraps | Contains | Contains | • Free | Contains | • Free |
| Hushpuppies & Okra | Contains | Contains | Contains | Contains | • Free |
| Fancy Milkshakes (base) | Contains | • Free | • Free | • Free | • Free |
| Cookie/Cheesecake Shakes | Contains | Contains | Contains | Contains | • Free |
| Peanut Butter Shakes | Contains | • Free | • Free | • Free | Contains |
| French Fries | • Free | • Free | • Free | • Free | • Free |
| Coleslaw | • Free | • Free | Contains | • Free | • Free |
Tips for Specific Food Allergies
- Severe Peanut Allergy: Avoid any peanut butter milkshake (such as Reese's Cup or Peanut Butter Banana). Ask the staff to clean the milkshake spindle before spinning your classic Vanilla or Strawberry shake to avoid cross-contamination.
- Severe Gluten Sensitivity: Order burgers or grilled chicken breast without a bun, served on a lettuce bed or in a tray bowl. Avoid fried sides like hushpuppies or onion rings which contain wheat batter.
- Severe Egg Allergy: Avoid coleslaw and mayonnaise, which are major ingredients in standard burger styles and chicken wraps.
Explore more dietary resources
Need details about gluten-specific items or calories? Check out our dedicated guides.