Cook Out Randleman NC — 685 W Academy St, Hours & Menu (2026)

Is There a Cook Out in Randleman, NC?

Yes. Randleman has exactly one Cook Out, at 685 W. Academy St., Randleman, NC 27317. It sits on the west side of town along West Academy Street, the road that links downtown Randleman with the Academy Street interchange on I-73/US-220.

The restaurant moved into the former CommunityOne Bank building on West Academy Street. Local outlet Randolph Hub reported in March 2024 that renovations had been under way since December 2023, so the drive-thru you see today is a converted bank branch rather than a ground-up build.

If you are coming from outside town, the nearest alternatives are the Asheboro Cook Out on East Dixie Drive (about 9 miles south), the High Point store on South Main Street (about 12 miles) and the Greensboro store on Randleman Road (about 14.5 miles north). In all, Cook Out’s locator shows 12 more open stores within roughly 25 miles of Randleman.

Where Is Every Cook Out Near Randleman?

One store is in Randleman itself; the other twelve below are the closest open Cook Outs within about 25 miles, sorted by distance from downtown. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026); each card has a Google Maps directions button.

Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me Around Randleman?

For almost everyone in Randleman, Level Cross and the Randleman Lake area, the West Academy Street store is the closest Cook Out. Only once you are well south toward Asheboro or north past the I-85 loop does another store become the shorter drive.

Distances in this guide are straight-line miles from downtown Randleman, as reported by the store locator, so actual driving distance will be a little longer.

When Did Cook Out Come to Randleman?

Cook Out’s Randleman store is a recent addition: the company converted the former CommunityOne Bank building at 685 W. Academy St., with renovation work reported as under way from December 2023 and an opening expected in 2024. Before that, Randleman residents drove to Asheboro, High Point or Greensboro for a tray.

Older guides to Randleman sometimes give a High Point Road address for this store. That is not where Cook Out’s own locator places it; the correct address is 685 W. Academy St.

How Do I Get to the Randleman Cook Out From I-73 or US-220?

From I-73/US-220, take the Academy Street interchange and head toward town; the Cook Out is on West Academy Street, on the west side of Randleman. From downtown, drive west on Academy Street from Main Street for about a mile.

• I-73/US-220: The freeway is the main north–south route between Greensboro and Asheboro and bypasses Randleman on the west. The Academy Street interchange is the town’s main entrance.
• Main Street (US-220 Business): The old highway runs through downtown Randleman. Turn onto Academy Street to reach the store.
• From Asheboro: Head north on I-73/US-220 for roughly 10–15 minutes and exit at Academy Street.
• From Greensboro: Head south on I-73/US-220 past the I-85 Urban Loop, Old Randleman Road and Level Cross, then exit at Academy Street.
• From High Point or Archdale: Use local roads east to Randleman, or reach I-73/US-220 and come south.

Because the restaurant is close to the freeway, it is a practical stop for I-73 travelers between the Triad and the Sandhills, including families driving to and from the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro.

What Is Near the Cook Out in Randleman?

The Randleman Cook Out serves a small Randolph County town best known for its connection to the Petty racing family, Randleman Lake on the Deep River and its old textile-mill history. Randleman had 4,595 residents at the 2020 census.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Randleman?

Late hours are the main reason Randleman residents were glad to get their own store. Before it opened, a 2 AM tray meant a 15-minute drive to Asheboro or Greensboro. Lines usually build after 10 PM on weekends and after local high school games.

Like most Cook Outs, the Randleman store is built around the drive-thru and walk-up service rather than a dining room. Plan to eat in the car, take it home, or carry it out to a park.

What Should I Order at Cook Out in Randleman, and What Does It Cost?

Most stores take both cash and cards. Orders move fast, but on a busy weekend night it helps to know your tray order before you reach the speaker. Read the full Cook Out tray menu, the milkshake flavor list and the secret menu guide before you go.

If you are counting calories, use the Cook Out calorie calculator to total up a tray, and check the allergen menu if anyone in the car has food allergies.

How Does Cook Out Compare With Other Food in Randleman?

Cook Out’s edge in Randleman is price and late hours: a full tray for under $8, served until long after most local restaurants close. For a sit-down meal, locals still lean on family restaurants and pizza places along Main Street and Academy Street.

The milkshake menu is where Cook Out has no real local rival. Forty-plus flavors, including banana pudding, cheesecake and mixes like Oreo mint, cost about the same as a basic shake elsewhere.

Where Are Other Cook Out Guides Near Randleman?

The closest city guides are Asheboro, High Point and Greensboro, each 9–15 miles from Randleman. A new store is also listed as coming soon in Siler City, at 1513 E. 11th Street (coming soon per Cook Out’s locator), about 21 miles east.

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