Cook Out’s milkshake menu reads like a wish list written by someone with a serious sweet tooth. With flavors ranging from classic chocolate to wild combos like watermelon and banana fudge, narrowing down the best is no small task.
Some shakes are creamy perfection, others are chaotic in the best way—and a few might surprise you by how good they are. These are the standouts, ranked by pure, brain-freezing happiness.
1. Banana Pudding
Holy creamy heaven! Banana Pudding reigns supreme in the Cook Out milkshake universe, delivering nostalgia in every sip. The genius blend of real banana flavor, vanilla wafer chunks, and silky pudding notes creates a Southern classic in drinkable form.
What makes this shake legendary isn’t just the spot-on flavor recreation but the perfect textural contrast. Those little wafer bits soften just enough without turning to mush. Many fans drive miles out of their way specifically for this flavor.
2. Reese’s Cup
Chocolate and peanut butter—name a more iconic duo. I’ll wait. Cook Out’s Reese’s Cup milkshake perfectly captures that magical marriage in cold, creamy form that puts regular milkshakes to shame.
The genius lies in the execution: actual Reese’s cups blended throughout, creating pockets of peanut butter euphoria amid velvety chocolate ice cream. Not too sweet, not too rich—just right. Sometimes you’ll strike gold with an extra-chunky batch containing more candy pieces.
3. Oreo Mint
Breath mint or dessert? Both, actually! The Oreo Mint milkshake delivers a one-two punch of cooling mint and chocolate cookie chunks that’ll make you forget about those fancy coffee shop concoctions.
Crushed Oreos create a cookies-and-cream base while the mint adds that refreshing kick that tingles your taste buds. The color alone—a pale mint green speckled with cookie bits—makes this shake Instagram-worthy before you even taste it. Surprisingly, this flavor works year-round.
4. Peanut Butter Fudge
Sweet mercy! The Peanut Butter Fudge milkshake is what happens when peanut butter decides to get dressed up for a fancy night out. Rich, velvety peanut butter base meets ribbons of fudge in a dance of flavor that’ll make your taste buds stand up and applaud.
Unlike its cousin the Reese’s shake, this version leans harder into the peanut butter while the fudge provides deep chocolate notes without overpowering. The texture hits that perfect balance—thick enough to need a spoon initially but still sippable.
5. Strawberry Cheesecake
Cheesecake in drinkable form? Yes, please! Cook Out somehow captured lightning in a cup with their Strawberry Cheesecake milkshake. The tangy cream cheese flavor comes through beautifully against sweet strawberry swirls and actual graham cracker crust pieces.
Each sip delivers that perfect cheesecake tanginess followed by berry sweetness. The texture includes tiny bits of graham cracker that add authentic dessert vibes. You’ll find yourself digging for those little crust nuggets with your straw.
6. Peach Cobbler
Summer sunshine in a cup! The Peach Cobbler milkshake captures the essence of Southern dessert tradition so perfectly you’ll swear your grandmother had a hand in making it. Real peach flavor (none of that artificial nonsense) mingles with cinnamon-spiced cobbler crust pieces.
What makes this shake exceptional is the authentic peach taste—slightly tangy, perfectly sweet, and reminiscent of actual fresh peaches. The cinnamon notes provide warmth against the cold creaminess. Those little cobbler crust bits add textural interest that keeps you coming back for more.
7. M&M
Childhood nostalgia hits hard with the M&M milkshake! Those colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces create a delightful crunch factor that perfectly contrasts with the smooth vanilla base. Each sip brings a different color combination—like a drinkable rainbow.
The genius of this shake lies in how the M&Ms are handled. They’re blended just enough to distribute throughout without completely pulverizing them. You’ll encounter partially intact candies that provide that signature crackle between your teeth.
8. Cappuccino
Coffee lovers, rejoice! The Cappuccino shake delivers that perfect coffee shop experience without the fancy Italian vocabulary or painful price tag. This isn’t some weak coffee-flavored imposter—it packs a genuine coffee punch that might even replace your morning brew.
The balance between coffee intensity and creamy sweetness hits the bullseye. Not bitter, not overly sugary, just right. You’ll detect subtle notes of caramel and vanilla dancing in the background. Caffeine seekers often double-dip by ordering this alongside their actual Cook Out meal.
9. Snickers
Hungry? Grab a… milkshake? The Snickers-inspired creation at Cook Out transforms the famous candy bar into slurpable form. Caramel ribbons, chocolate richness, peanut pieces, and that distinctive nougat flavor somehow all make it into the cup.
What’s remarkable is how they’ve maintained the textural experience of a Snickers. The peanut pieces provide satisfying crunch while the caramel creates those stretchy strings that make eating the actual candy bar so fun. The chocolate ice cream base ties everything together.
10. Fresh Banana
Simplicity reigns supreme! The Fresh Banana shake proves that sometimes less is absolutely more. Using actual bananas (not that artificial yellow stuff), Cook Out creates a clean, pure flavor experience that tastes like drinking a perfectly ripened banana.
The texture deserves special praise—silky smooth with that distinctive natural banana creaminess. You might catch tiny speckles of real fruit throughout. This shake works equally well as dessert or breakfast—we won’t judge your life choices.
11. Heath Toffee
Crack! That’s the sound of toffee bits between your teeth as you sip the glorious Heath Toffee shake. This underrated gem delivers buttery toffee goodness suspended in creamy vanilla that’ll make you wonder why you ever ordered anything else.
The magic happens in the contrast—crunchy toffee pieces against smooth ice cream, sweet candy against slightly salty butter notes. Some pieces maintain their crunch while others melt into the mixture, creating toffee-infused pockets throughout.
12. Orange Push-Up
Time machine alert! One sip of the Orange Push-Up shake instantly transports you back to chasing the ice cream truck down the street. This nostalgic creation perfectly replicates those orange creamsicle pops that defined childhood summers.
The citrus brightness cuts through the creamy vanilla base like sunshine through clouds. Not too tart, not too sweet—this shake nails the balance that makes the original treat so beloved. The vibrant orange color alone is enough to improve your mood. Refreshment factor: 10/10.
13. Peanut Butter Banana
Elvis would approve! This dynamic duo combines two flavor powerhouses into one magnificent shake. Natural banana sweetness meets rich, nutty peanut butter in a combination that’s both indulgent and oddly energizing.
The texture hits that perfect middle ground—thick and substantial without requiring superhuman suction power. You’ll taste the banana first, followed by a peanut butter finish that lingers pleasantly. Some lucky shakes include tiny peanut butter swirls that haven’t fully incorporated. Gym rats secretly love this protein-adjacent option.
14. Chocolate Malt
Old-school soda fountain vibes! The Chocolate Malt shake brings vintage diner charm to the drive-thru window. That distinctive malt powder adds complexity to the chocolate base—slightly toasty, somewhat nutty, and entirely delicious.
What separates this from a regular chocolate shake is the depth of flavor. The malt creates a sophisticated profile that evolves as you drink, revealing subtle notes of caramel and barley. The thickness deserves special mention—this shake means business and requires some serious straw strength.
15. Pineapple
Tropical vacation in a cup! The Pineapple shake brings unexpected brightness to the Cook Out lineup with its sunny disposition and island vibes. Unlike artificial pineapple flavors that taste like cleaning products, this version captures the fruit’s natural tangy-sweet essence.
The smooth texture occasionally features tiny fruit pieces that burst with flavor. The overall effect balances sweetness with that signature pineapple acidity that makes your taste buds tingle slightly. This shake tastes like summer regardless of the actual season.
16. Chocolate Cherry
Chocolate-covered cherries in slurpable form! This sophisticated combination brings together rich chocolate and fruity cherry notes in perfect harmony. The slight tartness from the cherries prevents the chocolate from becoming too one-dimensional.
You’ll encounter actual cherry pieces throughout, creating bursts of fruit flavor amid the chocolate base. The color alone is Instagram-worthy—a deep chocolate with subtle burgundy undertones. This shake tastes remarkably like Black Forest cake in liquid form.
17. Chocolate Nut
Last but certainly not delicious! The Chocolate Nut shake might close out our ranking, but it delivers solid satisfaction for those who crave textural contrast. Generous pieces of nuts (primarily peanuts) create a savory crunch against the sweet chocolate background.
What makes this shake special is how the nuts infuse their flavor throughout the mixture while maintaining their texture. The chocolate isn’t too sweet, allowing the natural nuttiness to shine through. You’ll likely need both straw and spoon to fully enjoy this creation.