📍 Hickory, NC • Catawba County • 2026
Cook Out Hickory NC — All 3 Locations, Hours & Addresses (2026)
Three Cook Out restaurants in Hickory — two on N Center Street (US-70) and one on Lenoir Rhyne Blvd near LRU. Open until 3 AM weeknights, 4 AM weekends.
The largest Cook Out market between Charlotte (75 mi) and Asheville (80 mi) on I-40. Serves Catawba County’s 160,000 residents. All drive-thru only. Cookout Tray $7.99.
This page covers all 3 Cook Out locations in Hickory NC with verified addresses, hours, and neighborhood context. Hickory is Catawba County’s largest city and the most important Cook Out market on the I-40/US-70 corridor between Charlotte and Asheville.
Last verified: July 2026 | Source: Yelp business listings June–July 2026, Catawba County records, ScrapeHero June 29 2026
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Hickory NC?
Hickory has 3 confirmed Cook Out locations as of 2026, all in Catawba County. Two are on US-70 (North Center Street) and one is on Lenoir Rhyne Blvd near Lenoir-Rhyne University. Hickory is the largest city in the western NC foothills and the commercial hub of the I-40 corridor between Charlotte (75 mi east) and Asheville (80 mi west). All 3 locations are drive-thru only.
All Cook Out Hickory NC Locations: Addresses, Hours and Neighborhoods
1. North Center Street North — 1126 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
1126 N Center St (US-70) sits on Hickory’s primary commercial spine, about a mile north of the downtown square. ZIP 28601, Catawba County. Drive-thru only. Serves north Hickory residential neighborhoods and US-70 through-traffic connecting Statesville and Morganton. This is Hickory’s highest-volume Cook Out location, benefiting from the US-70 corridor’s steady east-west traffic flow.
Hickory is the furniture manufacturing capital of Western NC and home to several major employers including CommScope, Corning, and Catawba Valley Medical Center. Residents from neighboring Conover and Newton (both within 8 miles) also use this US-70 location as their nearest Cook Out.
2. North Center Street South — 828 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
828 N Center St (US-70) is approximately 0.3 miles south of the 1126 N Center St location — an unusually close two-store cluster on the same road. ZIP 28601. Drive-thru only. Serves downtown-adjacent Hickory, Eighth Street neighborhood, and southbound US-70 commuters. The proximity of both Center Street locations reflects the high Cook Out demand along the US-70 Hickory corridor.
See Cook Out Hickory (75 mi east on I-40) for the nearest major Cook Out market, or Cook Out Asheville (80 mi west) for western corridor coverage.
3. Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard — Near LR University — 400 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
400 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE serves the southeast Hickory quadrant, near Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU, ~2,000 students) — Hickory’s only four-year university. ZIP 28602. Drive-thru only. Serves LRU Bears students, South Hickory residential neighborhoods, and US-321 corridor traffic connecting Shelby and Lincolnton.
LRU students are a key late-night customer base — the Lenoir Rhyne Blvd Cook Out is the closest fast food to campus open past 2 AM on weekends.
What Neighborhoods Does Hickory’s Cook Out Network Cover?
US-70 / North Center Street corridor (central Hickory): The two N Center St locations (828 and 1126) cover downtown Hickory, Eighth Street neighborhood, Highland area, and the US-70 commercial corridor connecting Catawba County east-west. Also serves Newton (8 mi) and Conover (6 mi) residents who use Hickory as their commercial hub.
Southeast Hickory and Lenoir-Rhyne University corridor: The Lenoir Rhyne Blvd location serves LRU’s campus area, South Hickory residential neighborhoods, Viewmont, and US-321 corridor communities including Maiden and Vale. Also covers visitors to the Sails on the Square area and Catawba County Courthouse district.
Western foothills coverage: Hickory’s 3 Cook Out locations together serve Catawba County’s 160,000+ residents — including communities without their own Cook Out such as Claremont, Catawba, and Bandys. Morganton (25 mi west on US-70) and Statesville (25 mi east on I-40) residents also make Hickory Cook Out runs.
Catawba County (pop. ~160,000) is the largest county in the NC western foothills. Hickory (pop. ~43,000) is its seat and largest city. The I-40/US-70 corridor through Hickory carries over 60,000 vehicles per day — a key reason Cook Out established 3 locations here, making Hickory the largest Cook Out market between Charlotte and Asheville.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Hickory NC?
All 3 Hickory Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. All open daily at 10:30 AM. These are the latest fast-food closing hours in Catawba County — no other Hickory fast-food chain matches Cook Out’s late-night schedule.
Hours verified via Yelp business listings June–July 2026. Always confirm on Google Maps before a late-night visit, as hours can change without notice.
| Day | Opens | Closes | All 3 Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM Tue | 1126 N Center, 828 N Center, LR Blvd |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM Wed | All 3 Hickory locations |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM Thu | All 3 Hickory locations |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM Fri | All 3 Hickory locations |
| Friday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM Sat | Extended late-night hours |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM Sun | Extended late-night hours |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM Mon | All 3 Hickory locations |
What to Order at Cook Out Hickory
The Cookout Tray at $7.99 is the top seller at all 3 Hickory locations, but locals have a strong loyalty to the NC BBQ Pork Sandwich ($4.99) — Hickory sits in the heart of NC western foothills BBQ country and the smoky pork sandwich resonates strongly with the Catawba County palate. Pair it with hushpuppies and a hand-spun milkshake for the full Cook Out experience.
Hickory regulars order: NC BBQ Pork Sandwich ($4.99, 29g protein) • Huge Hamburger ½lb ($4.49 — best value burger on the I-40 corridor) • Cajun Fries ($2.49) • Hushpuppies • Cookout Tray ($7.99) • Cheerwine Float ($2.99). The Banana Pudding and PB Fudge milkshakes are the top two shake orders at all 3 Hickory locations per Yelp 2025–2026.
Cook Out Hickory NC FAQs
How many Cook Out locations are in Hickory NC?
Hickory has 3 Cook Out locations as of 2026: 1126 N Center St (ZIP 28601), 828 N Center St (ZIP 28601), and 400 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE (ZIP 28602). All 3 are in Catawba County, making Hickory the largest Cook Out market between Charlotte and Asheville on the I-40 corridor.
What time does Cook Out Hickory close?
All 3 Hickory Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. All open at 10:30 AM daily. These are the latest fast-food hours in Catawba County. Confirmed Yelp June–July 2026.
Is there a Cook Out near Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Yes. The Cook Out at 400 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE is the closest Cook Out to LRU’s campus — approximately 0.5 miles from the main entrance. It is the only late-night fast food near Lenoir-Rhyne University open past 2 AM on weekends.
What are the Cook Out Hickory NC addresses?
The 3 Cook Out addresses in Hickory NC are: 1126 N Center St, Hickory NC 28601 • 828 N Center St, Hickory NC 28601 • 400 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory NC 28602. All in Catawba County.
Is Cook Out Hickory NC on the way to Asheville or Charlotte?
Yes. Hickory sits on both I-40 and US-70 between Charlotte (75 mi east) and Asheville (80 mi west). The N Center St Cook Out locations are directly accessible from I-40 Exit 123 (US-70E). A convenient stop for travelers on either corridor.
Does Cook Out Hickory have indoor seating?
No. All 3 Hickory Cook Out locations are drive-thru and walk-up window only — no indoor dining. This is standard for nearly all Cook Out locations across the 377-restaurant chain. Plan accordingly for late-night visits.
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