📍 Goldsboro, North Carolina • 1 Store • Wayne County • 2026
Cook Out Goldsboro NC — Location, Address & Hours (2026)
Goldsboro has 1 Cook Out restaurant, at 432 N Berkeley Blvd on the city’s east side, the road that leads south to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The next-closest stores are in Selma, Kinston, Wilson and Warsaw, each 20 to 28 miles away.
Most Cook Outs open 10:30 AM and close about 3 AM (4 AM Fri–Sat). Cookout Tray about $7.39–$7.99. No new Goldsboro-area store is listed as coming soon.
This guide covers the Cook Out on North Berkeley Boulevard in Goldsboro and the four closest stores outside Wayne County, each with its address and Google Maps directions. It also explains how to reach the store from I-42, I-795 and US-117, how late it stays open, what a tray costs, and what to know if you are coming off Seymour Johnson Air Force Base or the Wayne Community College campus.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), AARoads, Wikipedia (NC 111), Seymour Johnson AFB, Wayne Community College
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Goldsboro, NC?
Goldsboro has 1 open Cook Out as of October 2026, according to Cook Out’s store locator: 432 N Berkeley Blvd, Goldsboro, NC 27534. It is the only Cook Out in Wayne County, and it sits about 2.5 miles from downtown on the east side of the city.
North Berkeley Boulevard is the main north-south road on Goldsboro’s east side. It runs from the US-70 / I-42 bypass on the north end down toward Seymour Johnson Air Force Base on the south end, so the store is convenient for airmen, base families, east Goldsboro neighborhoods and anyone shopping along the Berkeley Blvd retail strip.
If you are outside Goldsboro, the next-closest Cook Outs are in Selma (about 20 miles west, off I-95), Kinston (about 21 miles east on US-70), Wilson (about 25 miles north via I-795) and Warsaw (about 28 miles south in Duplin County). There is no Cook Out on the current locator in Mount Olive, Fremont, Pikeville, Princeton or La Grange.
- Only Goldsboro store: 432 N Berkeley Blvd, ZIP 27534.
- Closest for Seymour Johnson AFB: the same store, a short drive north on Berkeley Blvd.
- New stores: none listed as coming soon within 30 miles of Goldsboro.
Where Is the Cook Out in Goldsboro?
The Goldsboro Cook Out is at 432 N Berkeley Blvd, and the four nearest stores outside Wayne County are listed below it. 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 Goldsboro.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Out in Goldsboro | 1 | Goldsboro | N Berkeley Blvd • US-70 / I-42 • US-13 • NC-111 |
| Nearby Cook Out Locations | 4 | Selma, Kinston, Wilson, Warsaw | I-95 • US-70 • I-795 • NC-24 |
1. Cook Out in Goldsboro — 1 Cook Out location
The Goldsboro store is on North Berkeley Boulevard, the corridor that links the US-70 / I-42 bypass and US-13 on the north side of town with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to the south. Downtown Goldsboro, Center Street and the Paramount Theatre are about 2 to 3 miles to the west.
Cook Out Goldsboro
432 N. Berkley Blvd., Goldsboro, NC 27534
On North Berkeley Blvd, east Goldsboro, between the US-70 bypass and Seymour Johnson AFB
2. Nearby Cook Out Locations — 4 Cook Out locations
These are the next-closest stores if you are leaving Goldsboro or live in the outer parts of Wayne County. Selma is about 20 miles west, Kinston about 21 miles east, Wilson about 25 miles north and Warsaw about 28 miles south.
Cook Out Selma
603 Ricks Road, Selma, NC 27576
About 20 mi west in Johnston County, near the I-95 corridor
Cook Out Kinston
4050 W Vernon Ave., Kinston, NC 28504
About 21 mi east, on West Vernon Ave on Kinston’s west side
Cook Out Wilson
2925 Raleigh Rd Parkway, Wilson, NC 27896
About 25 mi north via I-795, on Raleigh Road Parkway
Cook Out Warsaw
2683 NC Hwy 24, Warsaw, NC 28396
About 28 mi south on NC-24 in Duplin County
Which Cook Out Is Closest to My Part of Wayne County?
For almost everyone in Goldsboro and central Wayne County, the closest Cook Out is 432 N Berkeley Blvd. Only people on the far edges of the county are closer to Selma, Kinston, Wilson or Warsaw.
| If you are in or near… | Closest Cook Out | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Seymour Johnson AFB | 432 N Berkeley Blvd | North on Berkeley Blvd, a few miles |
| Downtown Goldsboro (Center St, Walnut St) | 432 N Berkeley Blvd | East on Ash St or Walnut St, about 2.5 mi |
| Wayne Community College / Wayne UNC Health Care | 432 N Berkeley Blvd | Wayne Memorial Dr to the bypass, then Berkeley Blvd |
| US-70 / I-42 bypass traffic | 432 N Berkeley Blvd | Berkeley Blvd interchange, then south |
| Mount Olive / University of Mount Olive | 432 N Berkeley Blvd | North on US-117, about 15 mi |
| Pikeville / Fremont (north Wayne) | 432 N Berkeley Blvd or Wilson | US-117 south to Goldsboro, or I-795 north to Wilson |
| Rosewood / Princeton (west of the city) | Goldsboro or Selma | US-70 east to Goldsboro, or I-42 / US-70 west toward Selma |
| La Grange / Walnut Creek (east) | Goldsboro or Kinston | US-70 to either city |
| Dudley / Grantham (south Wayne) | 432 N Berkeley Blvd | US-117 or local roads north into Goldsboro |
| Faison / Calypso (Duplin County) | Warsaw | South toward NC-24 |
Distances are approximate. On weekday afternoons, traffic on Berkeley Blvd near the shopping centers and at the base gates can add a few minutes, especially around shift changes.
How Do I Get to Cook Out Goldsboro From I-42, US-70 or I-795?
From the I-42 / US-70 bypass, exit at North Berkeley Boulevard and head south; the Cook Out is on Berkeley Blvd on Goldsboro’s east side. From I-795 or US-117, follow the bypass east to Berkeley Blvd.
Goldsboro’s road network changed a lot in the last decade. The US-70 bypass freeway around the north side of the city opened in May 2016, and in fall 2024 the freeway was re-signed as Interstate 42, according to AARoads. Older maps and GPS units may still call it the US-70 Bypass. Through town, US-70 Business follows Ash Street, and US-13 and US-117 form an expressway loop around the downtown street grid. AARoads also notes that Berkeley Boulevard runs south from US-70 East toward Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, and NC-111 has an interchange with US-13 at North Berkeley Boulevard.
Coming from each direction
- From Raleigh, Clayton or Smithfield (I-40 / I-42 east): stay on I-42 / US-70 around the north side of Goldsboro to the Berkeley Blvd exit. Selma’s Cook Out is the last one before Goldsboro if you need a stop near I-95.
- From Wilson (I-795 south): I-795 ends at US-70 west of the city. Head east on the bypass to Berkeley Blvd. Wilson’s store on Raleigh Road Parkway is the alternative on the north end.
- From Kinston, New Bern or the coast (US-70 / I-42 west): follow the freeway into Goldsboro and exit at Berkeley Blvd. Kinston’s store on W Vernon Ave is the nearest one to the east.
- From Mount Olive or Wilmington (US-117 north / I-40): US-117 brings you north through Dudley into Goldsboro; continue around the loop to the east side. Drivers on I-40 farther south are closer to Warsaw.
- From Snow Hill or Greenville (US-13 / NC-58 area): US-13 joins the bypass at the north end of Berkeley Blvd.
Beach traffic is the big seasonal factor. On summer Fridays and Sundays, US-70 / I-42 carries heavy Raleigh-to-Crystal Coast traffic, and the Goldsboro store is a common stop on the way between the Triangle and the Crystal Coast.
What Is the Cook Out Story in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro has one Cook Out, and it serves one of the largest single-store trade areas in eastern North Carolina. Wayne County has no other store, so the Berkeley Blvd location covers the city, the air base and most of the surrounding small towns.
The chain: Cook Out was founded in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina, by Morris Reaves. North Carolina remains its home state and its largest market, with 144 open stores on the October 2026 locator.
The Goldsboro store: Cook Out does not publish opening dates on its locator, and we have not found a reliable published date for the Berkeley Blvd store, so we do not list one here. What the locator does confirm is that it is the only Goldsboro location as of October 2026.
Older listings: Some directories and older web pages list other Goldsboro addresses for Cook Out. Those are not on Cook Out’s current locator, so treat them as outdated and use 432 N Berkeley Blvd.
October 2026: No coming-soon store is listed within 30 miles of Goldsboro.
Goldsboro is the seat of Wayne County and sits on the Neuse River, roughly halfway between Raleigh and the coast. The local economy leans on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, agriculture, health care and manufacturing, which means a lot of shift workers and young airmen who keep late-night drive-thrus busy. That mix suits Cook Out’s late hours and low prices well.
Is There a Cook Out Near Seymour Johnson AFB or Wayne Community College?
Yes. The Berkeley Blvd Cook Out is the closest one to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, a few miles north of the base along Berkeley Boulevard, and it is also the nearest Cook Out to Wayne Community College and the University of Mount Olive.
Seymour Johnson AFBHome of the 4th Fighter Wing, which flies the F-15E Strike Eagle, and the 916th Air Refueling Wing. Berkeley Blvd is the main road north from the base area, so the Cook Out is a common stop after late shifts, flight-line work and weekend duty.
Wayne Community CollegeOn Wayne Memorial Drive in north Goldsboro. Students can reach the Berkeley Blvd store by taking the bypass east, a short drive for a late study-break tray.
Wayne UNC Health CareThe county’s main hospital, also on Wayne Memorial Drive. Night-shift nurses and staff are among the store’s after-midnight regulars, since few kitchens in Goldsboro stay open that late.
University of Mount OliveAbout 15 miles south on US-117. There is no Cook Out in Mount Olive, so students usually drive north to Goldsboro, or south to Warsaw.
If you are new to the base, Cook Out is one of the cheapest full meals in town. A tray with an entree, two sides and a drink costs less than many combo meals, and the late close means it is usually open when other restaurants on Berkeley Blvd have locked up.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Goldsboro?
Most Cook Out restaurants open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays, so check the Cook Out app or call the Goldsboro store before a very late drive.
| Day | Typical open | Typical close |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday – Thursday | 10:30 AM | About 3:00 AM |
| Friday – Saturday | 10:30 AM | About 4:00 AM |
| Holidays | Varies | Many stores close or shorten hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas |
Most Cook Outs, including those in eastern North Carolina, are drive-thru and walk-up only, with no indoor dining room. Lines are longest at lunch, right after the dinner rush and again after 11 PM on weekends. For the full schedule and holiday notes, see the Cook Out hours guide.
What Does Cook Out Cost in Goldsboro?
A Cookout Tray costs about $7.39 to $7.99 in North Carolina and includes one entree, two sides and a drink. It is the order most regulars default to, and it is one of the best-value meals in Goldsboro.
- Cookout Tray (entree + 2 sides + drink): about $7.39–$7.99
- Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
- Milkshakes: about $3.99, 40+ flavors
- Drinks: Coca-Cola products, Cheerwine, sweet tea
- Payment: cash and cards accepted
Popular tray entrees include the Big Double burger, the char-grilled chicken sandwich, chicken strips, BBQ (chopped pork), hot dogs and the Cajun chicken wrap. Sides include fries, onion rings, hush puppies, chili, slaw, Cajun wraps, quesadillas and corn dogs. Prices vary slightly by store and change over time, so the menu board is the final word.
See the Cook Out tray guide, the milkshake menu, the drinks menu and the full Cook Out menu with prices for more.
How Does Cook Out Compare With Goldsboro Barbecue Spots?
Goldsboro is famous for eastern North Carolina whole-hog barbecue, and Cook Out does not try to replace that; it fills the cheap, fast and late-night slot. Most locals use both.
| Option | Best for | How Cook Out differs |
|---|---|---|
| Wilber’s Barbecue (US-70 East) | Classic wood-cooked eastern NC barbecue and sit-down plates | Cook Out’s BBQ is a quick chopped-pork sandwich or tray, open far later |
| Grady’s Barbecue (Dudley) | Old-school pit barbecue south of Goldsboro, daytime hours | Cook Out is drive-thru, open into the early morning |
| Fast-food chains along Berkeley Blvd | Familiar combos | Cook Out trays include two sides, and the shake menu is far bigger |
| Bojangles | Biscuits and fried chicken for breakfast | Cook Out opens at 10:30 AM, so it is a lunch-to-late-night stop |
The practical rule in Goldsboro: barbecue joints for a sit-down lunch or a family plate, Cook Out when you want a burger, a tray and a milkshake after 9 PM. If you are driving through on US-70, Wilber’s is a daytime landmark, while Cook Out is the reliable late stop.
Where Are Other Cook Out Guides Near Goldsboro?
The nearest city guides are Kinston and New Bern to the east, Wilson and Rocky Mount to the north, and Garner and Raleigh to the west. Each covers every store in that area with directions.
Kinston, NCAbout 25 miles east on US-70 / I-42. W Vernon Ave store.
Wilson, NCAbout 25 miles north via I-795.
New Bern, NCFarther east on US-70 toward the coast.
Greenville, NCNortheast via US-13, home of East Carolina University.
Garner, NCWest on I-42 / I-40 toward Raleigh.
All North CarolinaAll 144 open North Carolina stores, grouped by region.
Heading somewhere else? Use the Cook Out locations finder to map every store on your route, or see the Raleigh guide and Rocky Mount guide.
Cook Out Goldsboro FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Goldsboro, NC?
There is 1 Cook Out in Goldsboro as of October 2026, per Cook Out’s store locator: 432 N Berkeley Blvd, Goldsboro, NC 27534. It is the only store in Wayne County. Older directory listings for other Goldsboro addresses are not on the current locator, and no new Goldsboro store is listed as coming soon.
What is the closest Cook Out to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base?
The closest is 432 N Berkeley Blvd in Goldsboro, a few miles north of the base along Berkeley Boulevard. It is the usual late-night stop for airmen and base families. If you are heading out of town, the next-closest stores are in Selma, Kinston, Wilson and Warsaw, all about 20 to 28 miles away.
What time does the Goldsboro Cook Out close?
Most Cook Out stores, including Goldsboro’s, typically open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, so call the Berkeley Blvd store or check the Cook Out app before a very late trip.
Is there a Cook Out in Mount Olive?
No. Cook Out’s October 2026 locator lists no store in Mount Olive. From Mount Olive and the University of Mount Olive, the closest option is usually 432 N Berkeley Blvd in Goldsboro, about 15 miles north on US-117. The Warsaw store at 2683 NC Hwy 24 is the alternative to the south in Duplin County.
Is the Goldsboro Cook Out near I-42 or the US-70 bypass?
Yes. From the I-42 / US-70 bypass on Goldsboro’s north side, take the North Berkeley Boulevard exit and head south to 432 N Berkeley Blvd. The bypass was signed as US-70 Bypass until fall 2024, so older GPS units may still use that name. It is a convenient stop on Raleigh-to-coast trips.
Does the Goldsboro Cook Out have indoor seating?
Most Cook Out restaurants, including the typical eastern North Carolina store, are drive-thru and walk-up only, without an indoor dining room. Plan to eat in the car or take your tray home. Cash and cards are accepted at the window, and the menu board shows current local prices.
How much is a Cookout Tray in Goldsboro?
A Cookout Tray costs about $7.39 to $7.99 in North Carolina and includes one entree, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray starts at about $5.29, and milkshakes are about $3.99 with more than 40 flavors. Prices can differ slightly by store, so check the board at 432 N Berkeley Blvd.
What is the nearest Cook Out to Goldsboro if I am heading toward Raleigh?
Heading west, the nearest store is in Selma at 603 Ricks Road, about 20 miles from Goldsboro in Johnston County near the I-95 corridor. It is a useful stop if you are taking I-42 / US-70 toward Clayton and Raleigh or merging onto I-95 at Selma and Smithfield.
Get Directions to Cook Out Goldsboro
Use the directory above for directions to 432 N Berkeley Blvd, or check the North Carolina guide for every store in the state.