📍 Burlington, NC • Alamance County • 2026
Cook Out Burlington NC — 2 Locations, Hours & Addresses (2026)
Two Cook Out restaurants on Huffman Mill Road (NC-62) — Burlington’s main commercial strip. Dual drive-thru lanes at both. Open until 3 AM weeknights and 4 AM on weekends.
Serves Elon University students (6 mi west), Alamance County’s 175,000 residents, and I-40/I-85 travelers. Tripadvisor: “best milkshakes in Burlington.” Cookout Tray $7.99.
This page covers all 2 Cook Out locations in Burlington NC with verified addresses, hours, and directions confirmed June 2026.
Full menu: Cookout Tray prices & calories • Cookout hours • Sides menu • 40+ milkshake flavors
Last verified: June 2026 | Sources: Yelp business listings June 2026, Tripadvisor Burlington reviews
Burlington Location Directory
All Cook Out Burlington NC Locations — Addresses & Hours 2026
Burlington has two Cook Out restaurants — both on Huffman Mill Road (NC-62), within half a mile of each other. Both locations have dual drive-thru lanes and identical menus and hours. Scroll down for address, hours, and neighborhood context for each.
429 Huffman Mill Road — Burlington North
Opens 10:30 AM • Sun–Thu closes 3:00 AM • Fri–Sat closes 4:00 AM
429 Huffman Mill Rd (NC-62) is Burlington’s most-reviewed Cook Out on Yelp — 86+ reviews as of June 2026. ZIP 27215, Alamance County. Dual drive-thru lanes serve north Burlington residential traffic and I-40/I-85 Exit 145 travelers. Serves Webb Ave, Edgewood, and the downtown Burlington corridor. Tripadvisor reviewers call the milkshakes here “simply the best in Burlington.”
414 Huffman Mill Road — Burlington South
Opens 10:30 AM • Sun–Thu closes 3:00 AM • Fri–Sat closes 4:00 AM
414 Huffman Mill Rd is within half a mile of the 429 location — an unusually close two-store clustering that reflects Alamance County’s strong Cook Out demand. ZIP 27215. Dual drive-thru lanes. Serves south Burlington neighborhoods and I-40/I-85 Exit 145 inbound traffic from Greensboro. Same full menu and hours as the 429 location. Together, these two stores serve all 175,000 Alamance County residents. See Cook Out Greensboro (7 locations, 20 mi west) for nearby Triad coverage.
I-40/I-85 Corridor & Elon University
What to Know Before You Go — Cook Out Burlington NC
Burlington’s two Huffman Mill Road locations are the only Cook Outs in all of Alamance County. Here’s everything you need to know about dual drive-thru lanes, Elon University access, the I-40/I-85 junction, and what makes Burlington’s milkshake lineup stand out.
Dual Drive-Thru Lanes — Both Locations
Both 429 and 414 Huffman Mill Rd feature dual drive-thru lanes — a standout operational detail highlighted in multiple Tripadvisor and Yelp reviews. Fast in-and-out service even during peak evening hours. Walk-up window available at both. No indoor seating at either location.
Elon University — 6 Miles West
Elon University (7,200+ students) is 6 miles west via E Haggard Ave. No Cook Out exists in the town of Elon — both Burlington Huffman Mill Rd locations serve Elon Phoenix students making the quick drive east, especially during late-night study sessions and after-game runs.
I-40 / I-85 Junction Coverage
Burlington sits at the I-40/I-85 convergence linking Raleigh (50 mi east), Greensboro (20 mi west), and Charlotte (90 mi southwest). Exit 145 puts both Huffman Mill Rd Cook Outs within 2 minutes for cross-state travelers on one of NC’s busiest highway corridors.
Best Milkshakes in Burlington
Tripadvisor reviewers specifically call these “the best milkshakes in Burlington.” Peanut butter, chocolate cherry, banana pudding, and fresh banana are the top flavors. The 40+ hand-spun milkshake menu is the primary draw for Elon students making the drive from campus.
Only Cook Outs in Alamance County
These two Burlington locations are the only Cook Outs in all of Alamance County (pop. ~175,000). The county includes Graham, Mebane, Gibsonville, and Elon. Nearest other Cook Out: Greensboro (~20 mi west on I-85) or Chapel Hill (~25 mi east on I-40).
Cookout Tray — $7.99
Main (burger, NC BBQ pork sandwich, chicken, or hot dog) + 2 sides (Cajun fries, hushpuppies, onion rings, coleslaw) + large drink or shake. The Cookout Tray at $7.99 is the best price-to-quantity fast food meal on the I-40/I-85 Burlington corridor.
Hours Guide
Cook Out Burlington NC Hours 2026 — Both Locations
Both Burlington Cook Out locations keep identical hours — open daily at 10:30 AM, closing at 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday nights.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Both Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | 429 & 414 Huffman Mill Rd |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | 429 & 414 Huffman Mill Rd |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | 429 & 414 Huffman Mill Rd |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | 429 & 414 Huffman Mill Rd |
| 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 | 429 & 414 Huffman Mill Rd |
Hours verified Yelp June 2026 for both Burlington locations. Confirm on Google Maps before visiting.
Local Questions Answered
Cook Out Burlington NC — Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions from Alamance County residents, Elon University students, and I-40/I-85 travelers about Burlington’s two Cook Out locations — addresses, hours, which location to choose, and highway access.
How many Cook Out locations are in Burlington NC?
Burlington has two Cook Out locations, both on Huffman Mill Road (NC-62) in Alamance County: 429 Huffman Mill Rd and 414 Huffman Mill Rd, both ZIP 27215. These are the only two Cook Out restaurants in all of Alamance County.
What time does Cook Out Burlington close?
Both Burlington Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Both open daily at 10:30 AM. Hours confirmed Yelp June 2026.
Is there a Cook Out near Elon University?
The nearest Cook Out to Elon University is in Burlington, approximately 6 miles east via E Haggard Ave to Huffman Mill Rd. There is no Cook Out in the town of Elon, NC. Both Burlington locations (429 and 414 Huffman Mill Rd) are the closest Cook Out restaurants for Elon Phoenix students.
Which Burlington Cook Out is better — 429 or 414?
Both locations have identical menus, hours, and dual drive-thru setups. The 429 Huffman Mill Rd location has more Yelp reviews (86+) and is the more established of the two. The 414 location is slightly more convenient for I-40/I-85 westbound traffic from the Greensboro direction.
What are the Cook Out Burlington NC addresses?
The two Cook Out Burlington addresses are 429 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington NC 27215 and 414 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington NC 27215. Both are on NC-62 (Huffman Mill Road) in Alamance County, within half a mile of each other.
Is Cook Out Burlington near the I-40/I-85 highway?
Yes. Both Burlington Cook Out locations are within 2 minutes of I-40/I-85 Exit 145. This makes them a convenient stop for travelers between Raleigh (50 mi east), Greensboro (20 mi west), and Charlotte (90 mi southwest).
Hyper-Local Context
Cook Out Burlington — Alamance County, Elon & I-40 Corridor
Burlington NC (pop. ~57,000 city / ~175,000 Alamance County) sits at the convergence of I-40 and I-85, with Huffman Mill Road (NC-62) as its main commercial artery. The dual Cook Out presence within half a mile of each other reflects both strong residential demand and steady Elon University student traffic.
Cook Out was founded in Greensboro, NC in 1989 by Morris Reaves — 20 miles west on I-85. Greensboro’s 7 Cook Out locations and Chapel Hill’s single location flank Burlington on either side. As of June 2026, 377 total Cook Out locations operate across 11 states — 147 in NC. The shakes born in Greensboro tradition serves Alamance County daily at both Huffman Mill Rd locations.
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