Cook Out vs Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Cook Out is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Cook Out is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $3.50 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Cook Out
- The Cook Out Tray at $7.49 to $8.79 includes an entree, two sides and a drink — the cheapest complete combo of any national or regional chain.
- Upgrading the tray drink to a milkshake for $2.99 costs less than buying the shake separately at $4.29.
- Cook Out stays open until 3:00 or 4:00 AM, which makes it one of the only late-night sit-down-quality options in much of the Southeast.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Free soft-serve ice cream for dine-in guests is a chain-wide Dickey's tradition and costs nothing.
- A pound of pulled pork at $21.99 plus two quart sides feeds four to five people for less than three individual plates.
- The Big Yellow Cup at $3.29 is refillable on future visits at many locations — bring it back.
Cook Out vs Dickey's Barbecue Pit — FAQ
Is Cook Out cheaper than Dickey's Barbecue Pit in 2026?
Cook Out is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 5. Across the whole menu Cook Out is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.79 for a typical item against $13.49 at Dickey's Barbecue Pit.
What is the price difference between Cook Out and Dickey's Barbecue Pit?
On matched items the average difference is $3.50, or about 76% overall. Cook Out averages $5.16 across 40 priced items; Dickey's Barbecue Pit averages $21.76 across 39.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Cook Out or Dickey's Barbecue Pit?
Cook Out starts at $1.99 (Coleslaw) and Dickey's Barbecue Pit at $3.29 (Big Yellow Cup (drink)).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.