📍 Lenoir, NC • Caldwell County • US-321 High Country Approach 2026
Cook Out Lenoir NC — 2 Locations, Hours & Addresses (2026)
Two Cook Out restaurants in Lenoir NC on Morganton Blvd (US-321). Caldwell County seat, 15 mi north of Hickory and 30 mi south of Boone. Open until 3 AM weeknights and 4 AM weekends.
Caldwell County seat on US-321 between Hickory and Boone. Near CCTI (4,000+ students). Last Cook Out before High Country. Serves 82,000+ county residents. Cookout Tray $7.99.
This page covers both Cook Out locations in Lenoir NC with verified addresses, hours, and neighborhood context. Lenoir is the seat of Caldwell County on US-321 — the primary route between Hickory and the NC High Country (Boone, Blowing Rock, Appalachian State).
Last verified: August 2026 | Source: Yelp business listings August 2026, Caldwell County records, ScrapeHero data
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Lenoir NC?
Lenoir has 2 confirmed Cook Out locations as of 2026, both in Caldwell County. Lenoir (pop. ~18,000) is the seat of Caldwell County and a historic center of NC furniture manufacturing — once known as the “Furniture Capital of the Southeast” before High Point consolidated that title. Lenoir sits on US-321 approximately 15 miles north of Hickory and 50 miles northwest of Charlotte, in the Yadkin River valley at the edge of the Blue Ridge. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCTI, 4,000+ students) is in Hudson, 5 miles south. Both locations are on the US-321 / Morganton Blvd commercial corridor.
All Cook Out Lenoir NC Locations: Addresses, Hours and Neighborhoods
Both Lenoir Cook Out locations are on the US-321 / Morganton Blvd corridor — the main north-south commercial artery connecting Lenoir to Hickory (15 mi south) and Boone (30 mi north on NC-181). Drive-thru only at both.
1. Morganton Boulevard South — Lenoir Commercial Core — 120 Morganton Blvd S, Lenoir, NC 28645
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
120 Morganton Blvd S (US-321 Business) is the primary commercial Cook Out in Lenoir, approximately 0.5 miles from downtown. ZIP 28645, Caldwell County. Drive-thru only. Serves south Lenoir commercial corridor, the downtown historic district (Lenoir’s Victorian-era downtown has been significantly preserved), and US-321 southbound travelers heading to Hickory (15 mi). Also serves the large Lenoir manufacturing workforce — Caldwell County has several major employers including Corning Cable Systems and Danaher.
Caldwell County (pop. ~82,000) retains a strong furniture and manufacturing identity — the Cook Out brand has deep roots with working-class NC communities, and Lenoir’s manufacturing workforce represents a loyal Cook Out customer base.
2. Morganton Boulevard North — North Lenoir / Boone Approach — 1450 Morganton Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
1450 Morganton Blvd NE serves north Lenoir on US-321 heading toward Boone (30 mi north via NC-181) and Blowing Rock (28 mi north). ZIP 28645. Drive-thru only. This location captures northbound US-321 travelers heading to the High Country — Boone, Blowing Rock, and Appalachian State University — making it a popular last Cook Out stop before ascending the Blue Ridge. Also serves the CCTI (Caldwell Community College) student corridor from Hudson (5 mi south).
See Cook Out Hickory (15 mi south on US-321/I-40) for the nearest larger Cook Out market. Cook Out Boone is 30 mi north on US-321 via NC-181.
What Neighborhoods Does Lenoir’s Cook Out Network Cover?
Lenoir’s two Cook Out locations serve the full Caldwell County market and the critical US-321 corridor connecting Hickory to the NC High Country.
Morganton Blvd South / Central Lenoir and manufacturing corridor: The S Morganton Blvd location covers downtown-adjacent Lenoir, the Caldwell County industrial corridor on the south side, and US-321 southbound traffic from Hickory. The manufacturing workforce from Corning, Danaher, and smaller facilities represents a strong shift-work customer base.
Morganton Blvd North / High Country approach and CCTI corridor: The NE Morganton Blvd location serves north Lenoir, the Boone / Blowing Rock highway approach on US-321, and Hudson (5 mi south, home of CCTI). This location is the de facto last Cook Out stop for Appalachian State University students and High Country visitors coming from the I-40 / Hickory direction.
Caldwell County and surrounding communities: Caldwell County (pop. ~82,000) has no Cook Out outside Lenoir. Communities served include Hudson (5 mi south), Granite Falls (7 mi south on US-321), Gamewell (3 mi south), and the Cajah’s Mountain / Rhodhiss corridor. Also serves Avery County visitors passing through on US-321 toward Newland.
Lenoir sits in the Yadkin River valley at the foot of the Blue Ridge — a geographic position that made it the natural assembly point for the Overmountain Men who marched through here in October 1780 toward the Battle of Kings Mountain. The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail passes through Caldwell County, and Lenoir marks one of the key waypoints on this Revolutionary War heritage route.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Lenoir NC?
Both Lenoir Cook Out locations are the latest-closing fast food in Caldwell County. Shift workers, CCTI evening students, and High Country travelers stopping in Lenoir all rely on Cook Out well past midnight.
Both Lenoir 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 verified Yelp August 2026.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Both Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Morganton Blvd S & NE |
| Friday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended hours |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended hours |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Morganton Blvd S & NE |
What to Order at Cook Out Lenoir
Lenoir’s manufacturing heritage and college-corridor position create two distinct ordering patterns. Shift workers at the end of a late build favor the Cookout Tray ($7.99) with a double-burger or BBQ main. High Country travelers northbound on US-321 want something fast — the Bacon Cheeseburger ($3.99) and a Float ($2.49) is the Lenoir Yelp road-trip pick. CCTI students lean on the Cookout-Style Burger ($2.99).
Lenoir regulars order: Bacon Cheeseburger ($3.99 — Lenoir road-trip pick) • Float ($2.49) • Cookout Tray ($7.99) • Cookout-Style Burger ($2.99 — CCTI pick) • Hushpuppies • Oreo Mint milkshake. The Oreo Mint and Fresh Banana milkshakes are the top two at both Lenoir locations per Yelp 2026.
Cook Out Lenoir NC FAQs
How many Cook Out locations are in Lenoir NC?
Lenoir has 2 Cook Out locations: 120 Morganton Blvd S (ZIP 28645) in central Lenoir and 1450 Morganton Blvd NE (ZIP 28645) in north Lenoir toward Boone. Both Caldwell County.
What time does Cook Out Lenoir close?
Both Lenoir 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 August 2026.
Is Lenoir Cook Out on the way to Boone from Hickory?
Yes. Lenoir is on US-321 between Hickory (15 mi south) and Boone (30 mi north via NC-181). The 1450 Morganton Blvd NE location is on the north US-321 approach and is a natural stop for Appalachian State University students and Boone visitors traveling via Hickory and Lenoir.
What are the Cook Out Lenoir NC addresses?
120 Morganton Blvd S, Lenoir NC 28645 (central commercial core) and 1450 Morganton Blvd NE, Lenoir NC 28645 (north Lenoir / Boone approach). Both Caldwell County on US-321.
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