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The Cookout Peach Cobbler milkshake adds Nilla wafers to a peach shake and splits the critics. The Daily Meal ranks it sixth of 41 flavors. A high school newspaper that tried every shake over one summer put it first. A fan scorer found it tastes like a can of peaches. At 34.5 oz and 790 calories, it typically costs $3.99.
Why did a student test crown Peach Cobbler?
Because it is the underdog. The Talon's staff writer and a Magnet alum spent over $150 trying every Cook Out shake in the summer of 2018 and named Peach Cobbler number one, saying the peach flavor is not overpowering and the Nilla wafers add crunch, and calling it a true underdog.
What did other reviewers say?
| Source | Verdict |
|---|---|
| The Talon (2018) | 1st of 43; peach not overpowering, wafers add crunch |
| The Daily Meal | 6th of 41; peach slices and wafers mimic the filling and biscuit topping |
| Mashed | 14th; a solid capture of the dessert, a unique flavor that will not suit everyone |
| cookoutmilkshakereviews.com | Lower half of the list; flavor tastes like canned peaches and a bland pie crust |
| TikTok reviewers | Scores from 6.8 out of 10 to 9 out of 10; one said they were shocked and satisfied |
The disagreement is about what the shake is trying to be. The fans who want a cobbler imitation get one. The scorer who wanted fresh fruit got canned peaches and a bland crust.
How do you drink it?
With the lid off. The Daily Meal warns the peach bits are tricky to drink through a straw, so be ready to pop the lid open and use a spoon.
What do the wafers add to a peach shake?
243 calories, 90 milligrams of cholesterol and 1.8 oz of cup. Set the two peach shakes side by side and the cobbler version is a different weight class.
| Measure | Peach | Peach Cobbler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 32.7 oz | 34.5 oz | +1.8 oz |
| Calories | 547 | 790 | +243 |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 145 mg | +90 mg |
| Sodium | 442 mg | 641 mg | +199 mg |
| Carbs | 91 g | 127 g | +36 g |
| Sugar | 86 g | 105 g | +19 g |
Where does it rank on the menu?
Eleventh of 44 for calories, third-highest for cholesterol, fifth for carbs and ninth for sodium. Among the wafer shakes it sits in the middle: Banana Pudding has 781 calories in a larger cup, and Cherry Cobbler has 842.
Is the Peach Cobbler shake gluten-free?
No. Nilla wafers are made with wheat. Our allergen chart lists milk for the shake and the wafers bring the gluten, so it is off the table for celiac disease.
Does the Cookout Peach Cobbler milkshake earn its extra calories?
For cobbler fans, yes: the wafers fix the texture the plain Peach shake lacks. If you want the cleanest peach flavor, order Peach and skip the 243 calories.