If you are a student at Murray State University like myself, you have most likely experienced Cookout on more than one occasion. If you haven't, you are missing out. Cookout is perfect for college towns... Here's why:

1. Five dollar Cookout Trays.

When you're in college the budget is tight. For just five bucks, you can get a burger, fries, nuggets, and a huge sweet tea and be satisfied for lunch and dinner.

2. The milkshake options are endless.

For just two bucks and some change, you can grab yourself a strawberry cheesecake milkshake...Who doesn't love milkshakes?

3. They're open until 3 a.m.

I commend the workers that have to work the late shift. They've seen it all. Don't lie, if you're a student at MSU, you've been to cookout at late hours of the night.

4. The food is actually good.

My cheeseburger isn't dripping grease when I eat it, so I feel better about myself when I eat at Cookout instead of Mcdonald's.

5. They have something for everyone.

You can customize your Cookout Tray to suit you. If you aren't feeling a burger that day, there are plenty of other options to choose from for the same price.

6. Huge sweet tea.

It's not just a large sweet tea, it's a huge sweet tea. And it's great.