Cook Out Burlington NC — 2 Locations incl. Graham, Hours & Directions (2026)

How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Burlington, NC?

Burlington is served by 2 Cook Out restaurants as of October 2026, according to Cook Out’s store locator: 429 Huffman Mill Road in Burlington (ZIP 27215) and 311 S. Main Street in Graham (ZIP 27253). Each is about 3 miles from downtown Burlington, one to the southwest and one to the southeast.

Strictly speaking, only the Huffman Mill Road store has a Burlington address. The Graham store sits in the next town over, a few blocks south of the historic Alamance County Courthouse, but Burlington and Graham run together and most east Burlington residents treat it as their local Cook Out.

Older listings that show a second store at 414 Huffman Mill Road do not match the current locator. The third Alamance County Cook Out is in Mebane at 1255 Mebane Oaks Rd, about 10 miles east, and the Greensboro stores begin about 19 miles west.

• West Burlington, Elon and I-40/85 exit 141: 429 Huffman Mill Road.
• Graham, east Burlington and Haw River: 311 S. Main Street, Graham.
• Coming soon: Siler City, 1513 E 11th Street, about 25 miles south, per Cook Out’s locator.

Where Are the Cook Out Restaurants in Burlington and Graham?

The two Burlington-area stores are on Huffman Mill Road and South Main Street in Graham, and eight more stores sit within about 25 miles. Addresses come from Cook Out’s store locator (October 2026), and each card has a Google Maps directions button. Distances are approximate straight-line miles from downtown Burlington.

Which Burlington Cook Out Is Closest to Me?

Pick Huffman Mill Road if you are on Burlington’s west side, in Elon or Gibsonville, or on I-40/85 near exit 141; pick Graham’s S. Main Street store if you are in Graham, east Burlington, Haw River or south toward Saxapahaw. Downtown Burlington sits roughly between them.

Routes are general guidance based on store coordinates from Cook Out’s locator. Afternoon traffic on Huffman Mill Road and University Drive can add time.

How Does Cook Out Fit Into Burlington and Alamance County?

Burlington is Alamance County’s largest city, and Cook Out covers the county with three stores: Burlington, Graham and Mebane. All three sit close to I-40/85, which runs east to west through the middle of the county.

We have not found a reliable public source for the opening dates of the Burlington or Graham stores, so we do not list them. If a listing on another site gives you a different count or address, trust the current Cook Out locator.

Is There a Cook Out Off I-40/85 in Burlington?

Yes. The Huffman Mill Road store is near I-40/85 exit 141, and the Graham store is on South Main Street (NC-87), which meets I-40/85 at exit 147. Both are easy stops for drivers on the shared I-40/85 corridor between Greensboro and Durham.

I-40 and I-85 run together through Alamance County, from the Greensboro area east to Hillsborough, where they split again. That makes Burlington a natural halfway stop between Greensboro and the Triangle, and Cook Out gives you three options along the way.

Coming from each direction

• Eastbound from Greensboro: exit 141 (Huffman Mill Road) for the Burlington store. If you miss it, exit 147 (NC-87) leads into Graham for the S. Main St store.
• Westbound from Durham and Hillsborough: exit 154 (Mebane Oaks Road) is your first Cook Out stop, then exit 147 for Graham.
• US-70 (Church St): US-70 runs through Burlington and Graham parallel to the interstate and is the local alternative when I-40/85 is backed up.
• NC-87 (from Pittsboro and Siler City): NC-87 comes north into Graham as South Main Street and passes the Graham store.
• NC-62 and NC-49: these state routes bring traffic from Yanceyville and from Liberty and Asheboro into the Burlington area.

Heading south toward Chatham County? Cook Out’s locator lists a new store at 1513 E 11th Street in Siler City as coming soon. See our Cook Out Siler City guide for updates.

Is There a Cook Out Near Elon University?

There is no Cook Out in the town of Elon. The closest is 429 Huffman Mill Road in Burlington, a few miles east of campus. Late-night runs from Elon usually go down Haggard Avenue or University Drive to Huffman Mill Road.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Burlington?

These are Cook Out’s standard hours at most stores, not schedules we have confirmed for each Burlington-area store. Both stores are built around drive-thru and walk-up ordering rather than a dining room, so expect to eat in the car or take food home.

The Huffman Mill Road store tends to be busiest at lunch and after Elon events; Graham’s store sees steady traffic from downtown and the courthouse at midday. See our Cook Out hours guide for more detail.

What Should I Order at Cook Out in Burlington, and How Much Does It Cost?

Popular tray entrées include the Big Double burger, the NC barbecue sandwich, chicken strips, spicy chicken, the Cook Out-style hot dog and the quesadilla. Shake favorites range from banana pudding and peach cobbler to Oreo mint and cheesecake flavors.

Cash and cards are accepted. Prices vary slightly by store and change over time. See our tray menu, milkshake menu and secret menu guides for more ordering ideas.

How Does Cook Out Compare to Burlington’s Local Favorites?

Cook Out wins on late hours, low prices and milkshake variety; Burlington’s long-running local spots win on history and slow-cooked barbecue. Many locals use both, depending on the time of day.

A Cook Out hot dog “Cook Out Style” with chili, slaw and onions is a close cousin of the classic North Carolina dog you get downtown, at a lower price and much later at night. For a full barbecue plate, though, a dedicated barbecue restaurant is the better call.

Where Can I Find More Cook Out Guides Near Burlington?

Use these guides for nearby cities in the Triad and Triangle. Each lists every store with addresses and directions.

Prefer to search by ZIP code? Try the Cook Out locations finder.

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