📍 Wilson, NC • Wilson County • 2026
Cook Out Wilson NC — 2 Locations, Hours & Addresses (2026)
Two Cook Out restaurants in Wilson NC — 2800 Raleigh Rd E and 1600 Raleigh Rd W, both on the US-264 Business corridor. Open until 3 AM weeknights and 4 AM on weekends.
Serves Wilson County’s 82,000 residents on US-264 between Rocky Mount (20 mi) and Raleigh (48 mi). Near Barton College and Wilson Community College. Cookout Tray $7.99.
This page covers both Cook Out locations in Wilson NC with verified addresses, hours, and neighborhood context. Wilson is one of Eastern NC’s principal cities on the US-264 corridor and the seat of Wilson County.
Last verified: July 2026 | Source: Yelp business listings July 2026, Wilson County records, ScrapeHero June 29 2026
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Wilson NC?
Wilson NC has 2 confirmed Cook Out locations as of 2026, both in Wilson County. Wilson is the seat of Wilson County and one of Eastern NC’s largest cities (pop. ~48,000). Both locations are on the US-264 / Raleigh Road corridor — the main commercial spine of Wilson — and together serve Wilson County’s 82,000+ residents. Wilson is strategically positioned on US-264 between Rocky Mount (20 mi north) and Goldsboro (30 mi southwest).
All Cook Out Wilson NC Locations: Addresses, Hours and Neighborhoods
1. Raleigh Road East — Wilson Commercial Core — 2800 Raleigh Rd E, Wilson, NC 27893
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
2800 Raleigh Rd E (US-264 Business) is on Wilson’s primary commercial corridor — the US-264 / Raleigh Rd strip that runs west toward Raleigh (48 mi) and east toward Greenville (30 mi via US-264). ZIP 27893, Wilson County. Drive-thru only. Serves central Wilson, the Vick family neighborhoods, and commuters on the US-264 corridor. Wilson is the home of Barton College (1,100+ students) and the Wilson Community College (5,000+ enrollment) — both within 3 miles of this location.
Wilson is famous for NC-style BBQ (home of Parker’s Barbecue, one of NC’s most historic BBQ restaurants). Cook Out’s NC BBQ Pork Sandwich is particularly popular with Wilson County residents who compare it favorably to the local BBQ tradition.
2. Raleigh Road West — 1600 Raleigh Rd W, Wilson, NC 27893
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
1600 Raleigh Rd W is approximately 1.2 miles west of the 2800 location on the same US-264 Business corridor. ZIP 27893. Drive-thru only. Serves west Wilson residential neighborhoods, the Wilson County schools corridor, and westbound US-264 commuters heading toward I-95 (15 mi west). Convenient for travelers between Rocky Mount (US-264 north) and Goldsboro (US-264 southwest).
See Cook Out Rocky Mount (20 mi north on US-264) and Cook Out Raleigh (48 mi west) for the nearest larger Cook Out markets on the US-264 corridor.
What Neighborhoods Does Wilson’s Cook Out Network Cover?
Raleigh Road / US-264 corridor (central and west Wilson): Both Wilson Cook Out locations run along US-264 Business (Raleigh Rd), covering central Wilson’s commercial district, Barton College, Wilson Community College, and the established residential neighborhoods including the Vick St, Forest Hills, and Country Club Rd areas.
Barton College and Wilson Community College corridor: Wilson Community College (5,000+ students) is within 2 miles of both Raleigh Rd locations. Barton College (1,100+ students, private liberal arts) is within 3 miles. Both schools contribute to Cook Out’s late-night student demand in Wilson, particularly on Thursday through Saturday nights.
Wilson County regional coverage: Wilson’s 2 Cook Out locations serve all of Wilson County (pop. ~82,000) — a tobacco-country county with no other Cook Out. Neighboring communities without their own Cook Out include Elm City (8 mi), Lucama (12 mi), and Black Creek (10 mi). I-95 travelers (15 mi west) also use Wilson as a Cook Out stop.
Wilson NC (pop. ~48,000) is the seat of Wilson County and the center of NC’s eastern tobacco and sweet potato agricultural corridor. The city is also a significant rail hub — Wilson is on the CSX main line and the Amtrak Carolinian/Piedmont route. The US-264 corridor through Wilson carries heavy freight and commuter traffic between Raleigh and the coast.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Wilson NC?
Both Wilson NC Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Both open at 10:30 AM daily. These are the latest fast-food closing hours in Wilson County — no other Wilson restaurant chain matches Cook Out’s late-night schedule.
Hours verified via Yelp business listings July 2026. Confirm on Google Maps before visiting. Wilson is on the US-264/I-95 corridor with occasional holiday travel surges that can affect wait times.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Both Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Raleigh Rd E & Raleigh Rd W |
| 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 | Raleigh Rd E & Raleigh Rd W |
What to Order at Cook Out Wilson
Wilson is one of the BBQ capitals of Eastern NC — home of Parker’s Barbecue, serving whole-hog Eastern NC-style BBQ since 1946. In this context, the NC BBQ Pork Sandwich ($4.99) at Cook Out carries extra weight. Wilson Yelp reviewers compare it favorably to the local BBQ tradition and the Slaw Dog ($2.99) is a natural pairing — a nod to the Eastern NC BBQ-and-slaw tradition.
Wilson NC regulars order: NC BBQ Pork Sandwich ($4.99) • Coleslaw side ($1.99 — the classic Eastern NC BBQ companion) • Slaw Dog ($2.99) • Cookout Tray ($7.99) • Hushpuppies • Cherry Cheesecake milkshake. The Banana Pudding milkshake is the #1 shake flavor at both Wilson locations — a Southern comfort pairing with the BBQ sandwich.
Cook Out Wilson NC FAQs
How many Cook Out locations are in Wilson NC?
Wilson NC has 2 Cook Out locations as of 2026: 2800 Raleigh Rd E (ZIP 27893) and 1600 Raleigh Rd W (ZIP 27893). Both are on the US-264 Business (Raleigh Rd) corridor in Wilson County.
What time does Cook Out Wilson NC close?
Both Wilson Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Both open at 10:30 AM daily. Hours confirmed Yelp July 2026.
Is there a Cook Out near Barton College in Wilson?
Yes. Both Wilson Cook Out locations on Raleigh Rd are within 2–3 miles of Barton College and Wilson Community College. The 2800 Raleigh Rd E location is the closest to Barton College’s main campus.
What are the Cook Out Wilson NC addresses?
The 2 Cook Out Wilson NC addresses are 2800 Raleigh Rd E, Wilson NC 27893 and 1600 Raleigh Rd W, Wilson NC 27893. Both on US-264 Business (Raleigh Rd) in Wilson County.
Is Cook Out Wilson between Raleigh and Rocky Mount?
Yes. Wilson is on US-264 between Raleigh (48 mi west) and Rocky Mount (20 mi north via US-264/US-301). See Cook Out Raleigh and Cook Out Rocky Mount for neighboring markets.
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