Cook Out – Capital Blvd.

This is the Capital Boulevard branch of Cook Out, the North Carolina burger chain, north of downtown Raleigh. Char-grilled burgers, barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs and chicken make up most of the menu.

Order the Cook Out Tray and you get a main plus two sides and a drink for one price, which is how the chain built its name for value. The shake list runs past forty flavors, so choosing one can take longer than drinking it. Cook Out is a North Carolina company, so the barbecue and the hushpuppies are on the menu for a reason.

What to know

• Hushpuppies and fries are among the sides you can pick.
• The huge tea is a standard part of the order here.
• Nutrition information for the whole menu is published for download.
• The company says it will follow up on any visit that disappoints.
• Restaurant jobs are advertised through the chain’s employment pages.