Cook Out Big Double Burger: $2.99 — Price, Calories & Review
What Is the Big Double Burger?
The Big Double is Cook Out's most-ordered burger size: two char-grilled beef patties on a single bun, available in any of the five Cook Out style configurations. At $2.99 plain and $3.84 in Cook Out Style (chili, slaw, mustard, onion), it's the price-per-patty winner of American fast food in 2026.
All Big Double Style Prices
- Big Double Burger (plain) — $2.99
- Big Double Cook Out Style — $3.84
- Big Double Out West Style — $3.74
- Big Double Steak Style — $3.64
- Big Double Cheddar Style — $3.98
Nutrition
- Big Double (plain): 640 cal · 34g fat · 42g carbs · 38g protein · 880mg sodium
- Big Double Cook Out Style: ~780 cal · 41g fat · 56g carbs · 40g protein · 1380mg sodium
- Big Double Cheddar Style: ~740 cal · 40g fat · 46g carbs · 41g protein · 1240mg sodium
How It Compares
A McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese runs $6.79+ in most US markets in 2026. A Burger King Bacon King is $8+. A Wendy's Dave's Double is $7.49+. Cook Out's plain Big Double at $2.99 is roughly half the price of every two-patty burger at the national chains — and arguably better, because it's char-grilled rather than seared on a flat-top. The patties are smaller than a Quarter Pounder's, but the flavor punches above the price.
Customization Options
- Add cheese (+$0.40)
- Add bacon (+$0.50)
- Convert to Tray: +$2.00 for 2 sides + drink
- Order Cheddar Style + add bacon for a homemade bacon cheeseburger
- Ask for "extra well done" if you prefer crispier char
Is It Worth It?
Yes — and it's not particularly close. The Big Double Cook Out Style is, on a flavor-per-dollar basis, one of the best burgers in American fast food in 2026. The double-patty configuration gives you the right beef-to-bun ratio, the char-grilling adds smoky depth the national chains can't match, and the Carolina-style chili and slaw transform it from a generic burger into something that tastes like a backyard cookout. As the main of a $4.99 Tray with fries and hushpuppies and a sweet tea, it's the meal regulars order on autopilot.
Where it falls short: the patties are noticeably thinner than a Quarter Pounder, so if you're someone who prioritizes patty thickness over total beef weight, the Huge size single-patty might be a better choice. The bun can also struggle with the wet toppings on the Cook Out Style — eat fast.