📍 Chapel Hill, NC • Orange County • 2026
Cook Out Chapel Hill NC — Location, Hours & Address (2026)
The only Cook Out in Chapel Hill — 450 S Elliott Road, half a mile from UNC’s main campus. Open until 3 AM weeknights and 4 AM on weekends.
Opened September 2022 on the former Burger King site. Serves 30,000+ UNC students and Orange County’s 151,000 residents. Drive-thru only. Cookout Tray $7.99.
This page covers all 1 Cook Out location in Chapel Hill NC with verified addresses, hours, and directions confirmed July 2026.
Full menu: Cookout Tray prices & calories • Cookout hours • Sides menu • 40+ milkshake flavors
Last verified: July 2026 | Sources: Yelp business listings July 2026, Chapelboro.com, Orange County property records
Chapel Hill Location Directory
Cook Out Chapel Hill — Address & Hours 2026
Chapel Hill has one Cook Out restaurant at 450 S Elliott Road — the only Cook Out in Orange County. Below you’ll find the address, hours, Google Maps link, and neighborhood context. The nearest additional Cook Out is in Durham, 8 miles east on US-15-501.
450 S Elliott Road — Chapel Hill’s Only Cook Out
Opens 10:30 AM • Sun–Thu closes 3:00 AM • Fri–Sat closes 4:00 AM
450 S Elliott Road is the site of the former Burger King that operated for 50+ years before closing in early 2022. Cook Out replaced it in September 2022, purchasing the 1.7-acre lot through a linked corporation. This is the only Cook Out in Orange County — just half a mile south of UNC-Chapel Hill’s main campus at Franklin Street. ZIP 27514. Drive-thru and walk-up window only. Dual drive-thru lanes handle the heavy late-night UNC student traffic, which peaks between 10 PM and 2 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. See Cook Out Durham for the nearest additional locations (8 mi east on US-15-501).
Nearest Cook Out: Durham — 8 Miles East
4700 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham NC 27707 — ~8 miles east via US-15-501
Durham has 5 Cook Out locations total. The Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd spot on US-15-501 is the closest to Chapel Hill — about a 12-minute drive east past Southpoint Mall. Open daily until 3–4 AM. See the Cook Out Durham guide for all 5 Durham addresses, hours, and neighborhood maps.
UNC Corridor & Orange County
What to Know Before You Go — Cook Out Chapel Hill
Before making the drive to 450 S Elliott Rd, here’s what every Chapel Hill and Orange County visitor should know: drive-thru only, dual lanes, latest closing hours in town, and the most important UNC campus and Manning Drive context for navigating the area at night.
Drive-Thru Only — No Indoor Seating
Walk-up window service available. No indoor dining room. Dual drive-thru lanes manage the high UNC late-night volume. On-site parking at the former Burger King lot on S Elliott Rd. Peak congestion: 11 PM–2 AM on Friday and Saturday nights after Franklin Street bars close.
UNC Campus — 0.5 Miles
10-minute walk from South Campus dorms: Granville Towers, Carmichael Residence Hall, and Hinton James Hall. Accessible from the Manning Drive medical corridor. The closest late-night fast-food option to UNC-Chapel Hill’s main campus and all its residential areas.
Latest Hours in Chapel Hill
3 AM Sunday–Thursday, 4 AM Friday–Saturday — the latest-closing fast-food restaurant in all of Chapel Hill. After Franklin Street bars close at 2 AM, Cook Out on S Elliott Rd becomes the primary destination for late-night food for the entire town. No other Chapel Hill restaurant matches these hours.
Carrboro & Orange County Coverage
Serves Carrboro (1.5 mi west), Ephesus-Fordham neighborhood, Southern Village, and NC-54 commuters. No Cook Out in Carrboro itself — this one location covers all 151,000 Orange County residents. Next nearest Cook Out: Durham (8 mi east) or Greensboro (50 mi west on I-40).
Opened September 2022
Replaced the former Burger King that had been a Chapel Hill landmark for over 50 years. The 1.7-acre lot was purchased in 2022 by a Cook Out-linked corporation. Chapelboro.com covered the grand opening with photos of Tar Heel decorations displayed inside — a direct nod to UNC’s 30,000+ student customer base.
Manning Drive Medical Corridor
UNC Hospitals, NC Memorial Hospital, and UNC School of Medicine sit 0.7 miles east on Manning Drive. Late-night healthcare workers, medical students on overnight call, and families of hospital patients regularly use this Cook Out as their nearest after-hours food option in Chapel Hill.
Hours Guide & Top Orders
Cook Out Chapel Hill Hours 2026 & What to Order
The Chapel Hill Cook Out keeps the latest hours of any fast food in town. The Cookout Tray at $7.99 and hand-spun milkshakes are the top two order categories at this location per Yelp 2025–2026.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Standard weeknight hours |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Standard weeknight hours |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Standard weeknight hours |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Standard weeknight hours |
| Friday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended late-night hours |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended late-night hours |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Standard weeknight hours |
Hours verified Yelp July 2026. Confirm on Google Maps before late-night visits.
Local Questions Answered
Cook Out Chapel Hill NC — Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions from UNC students, Orange County residents, and Chapel Hill visitors about Cook Out hours, address, seating, and the nearest locations in the Triangle area.
What is the address of Cook Out in Chapel Hill?
Cook Out Chapel Hill is at 450 S Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 — half a mile south of UNC-Chapel Hill’s main campus and approximately one mile from the Franklin Street corridor. Orange County. The location opened September 2022 replacing a former Burger King at this address.
What time does Cook Out Chapel Hill close?
Cook Out Chapel Hill closes at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and at 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. It opens daily at 10:30 AM. These are the latest fast-food closing hours of any restaurant in Chapel Hill. Hours confirmed via Yelp July 2026.
Is there a Cook Out near UNC-Chapel Hill campus?
Yes. Cook Out at 450 S Elliott Rd is the closest fast-food restaurant to UNC’s south campus housing — a 10-minute walk from the main quad, Granville Towers, and Carmichael Residence Hall. It is the only late-night drive-thru option within half a mile of UNC’s main campus and the only fast food in Chapel Hill open past 2 AM.
How many Cook Out locations are in Chapel Hill NC?
There is one Cook Out in Chapel Hill as of 2026 at 450 S Elliott Rd (ZIP 27514). This single location serves all of Orange County (pop. ~151,000). The nearest additional Cook Outs are in Durham — approximately 8 miles east via US-15-501 — where there are 5 locations total.
When did Cook Out open in Chapel Hill?
Cook Out opened in Chapel Hill in September 2022 at the former Burger King site on South Elliott Road. The opening was reported by Chapelboro.com, which noted Tar Heel decorations and UNC team gear displayed inside the restaurant.
Does Cook Out Chapel Hill have indoor seating?
No. The Chapel Hill Cook Out is drive-thru and walk-up window only — no indoor dining room. Dual drive-thru lanes help manage the high volume of UNC students and area residents, especially during peak evening and late-night hours on weekends.
What is the Cook Out Tray price in Chapel Hill 2026?
The Cookout Tray is $7.99 in 2026 — includes any main item, two sides, and a large drink or milkshake upgrade. One of the best price-to-quantity ratios in Chapel Hill fast food.
Hyper-Local Context
Cook Out Chapel Hill — UNC, Orange County & Triangle
Chapel Hill is defined by UNC-Chapel Hill — one of the nation’s oldest public universities, founded 1789, with 30,000+ students. Cook Out at S Elliott Rd is the chain’s sole Orange County outpost and the late-night anchor for an entire college town.
Key campus landmarks within walking distance: Granville Towers (0.4 mi), Carmichael Residence Hall (0.6 mi), UNC Hospitals / Manning Drive (0.7 mi), Kenan Stadium (0.8 mi), Davis Library (0.5 mi). The Cook Out milkshake menu — 40+ hand-spun flavors — is the #1 ordering category among UNC students per Yelp 2025–2026. Cook Out was founded in Greensboro, NC in 1989 and now operates 377 total locations across 11 states. For the Bull City tray experience, Durham’s 5 locations serve the broader Triangle.
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