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Cook Out Georgia — All 46 Locations, Addresses & Hours (2026)

Cook Out has 46 restaurants in Georgia across 36 cities, from Atlanta, Athens and Augusta to Savannah, Macon and Valdosta. Most are open until 3 AM weeknights and 4 AM weekends.

Georgia is Cook Out’s third-largest state after North Carolina and South Carolina. First Georgia store: Statesboro, July 2013. Near UGA, Georgia Southern, Valdosta State, Kennesaw State and Mercer. Cookout Tray $7.39–$7.99.

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Georgia — Cook Out Facts
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This guide lists every Cook Out restaurant in Georgia with its full address and a directions link, grouped by region, plus the streets and highways each location serves, opening history, late-night hours, menu prices and answers to the questions Georgians ask most. Georgia is Cook Out’s third-biggest state, with 46 restaurants behind only North Carolina and South Carolina.

Last verified: October 2026  |  Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), Cook Out restaurant job listings, Explore Georgia, Rough Draft Atlanta, WALB and Gainesville Times reporting

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Georgia Quick Answer

How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Georgia?

Georgia has 46 Cook Out restaurants, according to Cook Out’s own store locator in October 2026. ScrapeHero’s location report ranks Georgia as the chain’s third-largest state, behind North Carolina and South Carolina and just ahead of Tennessee and Virginia. The restaurants are spread across 36 Georgia cities and towns, so most Georgians living along I-75, I-85, I-16, I-20 or I-95 are within a short drive of one.

The Georgia network is built around three types of market: metro Atlanta (13 stores, including Atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw, Alpharetta, Tucker and McDonough), college towns (Athens, Statesboro, Valdosta, Milledgeville, Carrollton, Macon and Augusta) and interstate cities where drive-thru traffic is heavy (Dalton, Calhoun, Perry, Cordele, Tifton, Pooler and Kingsland). Every Georgia location serves the same Cook Out menu as the chain’s home state of North Carolina: char-grilled burgers, Carolina-style BBQ, hot dogs, chicken, quesadillas, trays and 40+ hand-spun milkshake flavors.

Georgia Location Directory

All 46 Cook Out Locations in Georgia (Addresses & Directions)

Cook Out has 46 restaurants in Georgia in 36 cities and towns, grouped below into seven regions. Each listing shows the street address from Cook Out’s own store locator, with a button that opens directions to that restaurant in Google Maps. Most Georgia locations are drive-thru and walk-up only, with no indoor dining room, the same format Cook Out uses across the Southeast.

RegionStoresCities with Cook OutMain roads
Metro Atlanta13Atlanta, Tucker, Lithonia, Snellville, Morrow, Riverdale, McDonough, Marietta, Kennesaw, AlpharettaI-20 • I-75 • I-85 • I-285 • GA-400
North & Northwest Georgia7Gainesville, Oakwood, Winder, Rome, Calhoun, Dalton, Fort OglethorpeI-75 • I-985 • US-27
West Georgia3Carrollton, LaGrange, ColumbusI-85 • I-185 • US-27
Athens & Augusta6Athens, AugustaUS-78 • Loop 10 • I-20 • I-520
Middle Georgia6Macon, Warner Robins, Perry, MilledgevilleI-75 • I-16 • I-475
South Georgia4Cordele, Tifton, Albany, ValdostaI-75 • US-82 • US-19
Coastal Georgia & Statesboro7Statesboro, Pooler, Savannah, Hinesville, Brunswick, KingslandI-95 • I-16 • US-84

1. Metro Atlanta — 13 Cook Out locations

Metro Atlanta has the biggest cluster of Cook Out restaurants in Georgia: three inside the city limits and ten more across Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton and Henry counties. In town, Cook Out sits on Moreland Avenue in East Atlanta just off I-20, in the former Zesto Drive-In building on Ponce de Leon Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward, and on Northside Drive near Georgia Tech. See the Cook Out Atlanta guide for more on the city stores.

On the east side, Tucker (Hugh Howell Rd), Lithonia (Panola Rd) and Snellville (Scenic Hwy) serve DeKalb and Gwinnett. South of the city, Morrow, Riverdale and McDonough cover Clayton and Henry counties along I-75. Cobb County has two Marietta stores plus Kennesaw near Kennesaw State, and Alpharetta covers north Fulton along GA-400.

2. North & Northwest Georgia — 7 Cook Out locations

In Hall County, Cook Out has a store on Jesse Jewell Parkway in Gainesville and a second off I-985 on Mundy Mill Road in Oakwood. Winder serves Barrow County between Atlanta and Athens. Along I-75 in northwest Georgia, Cook Out serves Calhoun and Dalton, the carpet capital of the world. Rome is on Martha Berry Boulevard (US-27), the road out to Berry College.

Fort Oglethorpe is on Battlefield Parkway, about 10 miles south of downtown Chattanooga, so it pairs with the Cook Out Chattanooga guide across the Tennessee line.

3. West Georgia — 3 Cook Out locations

West Georgia’s three Cook Out restaurants run down the Alabama line. Carrollton serves the University of West Georgia, LaGrange sits off I-85 on Commerce Avenue, and Columbus, Georgia’s second-largest city, has a store on Manchester Expressway serving Columbus State University and Fort Benning.

4. Athens & Augusta — 6 Cook Out locations

Athens and Augusta were two of Cook Out’s first Georgia markets, both opening in fall 2013. Athens has two stores: Jordan Drive at Epps Bridge Parkway and West Broad Street, the closest one to the University of Georgia campus. Augusta has four, more than any other Georgia city. Walton Way was the first, opening in September 2013 near Augusta University’s Summerville campus. The others are on Washington Road near Augusta National, Jimmie Dyess Parkway off I-20 toward Fort Gordon, and Peach Orchard Road in south Augusta. Augusta sits on the Savannah River, so many customers also drive in from South Carolina.

5. Middle Georgia — 6 Cook Out locations

Middle Georgia’s Cook Out restaurants serve I-75 travelers, college students and military families. Macon has two stores: Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard on the north side near I-75 and Brookhaven Road on the west side. Warner Robins, home of Robins Air Force Base, has stores on Russell Parkway and Watson Boulevard, and Perry, home of the Georgia National Fairgrounds, is just south on Sam Nunn Boulevard. Milledgeville serves Georgia College & State University.

6. South Georgia — 4 Cook Out locations

South Georgia’s Cook Out restaurants line the I-75 drive to Florida. Cordele (East 16th Ave) is a stop near Lake Blackshear, Tifton sits on US-82 by Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and Albany, home of Albany State University, has a store on North Slappey Boulevard. Valdosta, the last Georgia Cook Out before the Florida line, serves Valdosta State University. The Cook Out Tallahassee guide covers the closest Florida market.

7. Coastal Georgia & Statesboro — 7 Cook Out locations

Inland, Statesboro‘s Fair Road store by Georgia Southern University opened in July 2013 as Cook Out’s first Georgia restaurant. On the coast, Pooler is near the I-95 and I-16 interchange and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Savannah has two stores, Abercorn Street on the south side and Skidaway Road near midtown. Hinesville serves Fort Stewart, Brunswick serves the Golden Isles, and Kingsland on Crown Pointe Parkway is the last Georgia Cook Out on I-95 before Florida.

Atlanta Answer

Where Is Cook Out in Atlanta?

Inside the city of Atlanta, Cook Out has restaurants on Moreland Avenue, Ponce de Leon Avenue and Northside Drive. The Moreland Avenue store at 403 Moreland Ave in East Atlanta, right off I-20, was announced in 2013 as Cook Out’s first location inside the Perimeter and replaced a former Hooks Seafood & Chicken building. The Ponce de Leon Avenue location took over the Zesto Drive-In building in the Old Fourth Ward in 2014, after Zesto had served burgers and shakes there for about 60 years.

For suburban Atlanta, the closest Cook Out depends on your side of town: Marietta and Kennesaw to the northwest (I-75), Alpharetta to the north (GA-400), Tucker, Lithonia and Snellville to the east, and Morrow, Riverdale and McDonough to the south. Every metro store’s address and directions link is in the Metro Atlanta list above. The Atlanta Cook Out page has more detail on the city, and the Cook Out restaurant finder covers locations in other states.

Georgia Timeline

When Did Cook Out Come to Georgia?

Cook Out was founded in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1989 by Morris Reaves and expanded into Georgia in 2013, 24 years later. Georgia grew quickly into one of the chain’s most important states.

July 2013, Statesboro: Cook Out’s first Georgia restaurant opened on Fair Road near Georgia Southern University. Statesboro is also the city where Zaxby’s was founded in 1990, so the first Georgia Cook Out landed in a town that already knew chicken-and-burger competition.

September 2013, Augusta: the Walton Way restaurant opened on the site of a former gas station, followed by a second store on Jimmie Dyess Parkway. Augusta now has four, the most of any Georgia city.

Fall 2013, Athens: the Jordan Drive restaurant at Epps Bridge Parkway brought Cook Out to the University of Georgia’s hometown.

2014, Atlanta: Cook Out entered the city with Moreland Avenue in East Atlanta and the former Zesto Drive-In on Ponce de Leon Avenue.

2017, Hall County and South Georgia: Gainesville’s Jesse Jewell Parkway store opened, Oakwood followed near I-985, and Cook Out announced Cordele on East 16th Avenue.

2026: Cook Out’s store locator lists 46 Georgia restaurants in 36 cities and towns, from Fort Oglethorpe and Dalton in the north to Kingsland, the newest stop on I-95 near the Florida line.

Road Trip Guide

Which Georgia Cook Out Is Closest to My Interstate?

Many Georgia Cook Out restaurants sit within a few minutes of an interstate exit, which makes Cook Out a common late-night stop on Georgia road trips. Use this table to find the Cook Out cities along your route.

InterstateGeorgia Cook Out cities along the routeTypical trip
I-75Fort Oglethorpe (near Chattanooga), Dalton, Calhoun, Kennesaw, Marietta, Atlanta, Morrow, McDonough, Macon, Warner Robins, Perry, Cordele, Tifton, ValdostaTennessee to Florida
I-85 / I-985 / I-185Atlanta, LaGrange, Columbus, Gainesville, OakwoodAlabama to the Carolinas and Lake Lanier
I-20Atlanta (Moreland Ave), Lithonia, AugustaAlabama to Columbia, SC
I-16Macon, Pooler, Savannah (Statesboro via GA-67)Macon to Savannah
I-95Pooler, Savannah, Hinesville (via US-84), Brunswick, KingslandSouth Carolina to Jacksonville, FL
Campus Late-Night Food

Is There a Cook Out Near My Georgia College?

Cook Out’s late hours and low prices make it a favorite with Georgia college students. These Georgia campuses have a Cook Out in town:

University of Georgia (Athens)Cook Out at 1020 Jordan Dr off Epps Bridge Parkway, plus 1917 W Broad St, the closest store to campus.

Georgia Southern University (Statesboro)The Fair Road restaurant, Cook Out’s first in Georgia, opened in 2013 near campus.

Valdosta State University (Valdosta)Cook Out serves Valdosta along the I-75 corridor near the Florida line.

Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw)A Kennesaw location serves KSU students and the I-75 corridor in Cobb County.

Georgia College & State University (Milledgeville)Milledgeville’s Cook Out serves GCSU and Baldwin County.

University of West Georgia (Carrollton)Carrollton’s Cook Out serves UWG students in Carroll County.

Augusta University (Augusta)The Walton Way restaurant runs along the same road as Augusta University’s Summerville campus.

Mercer University (Macon)Macon has two Cook Out stores, on Tom Hill Sr. Blvd and Brookhaven Rd.

Georgia Tech (Atlanta)Cook Out lists a Northside Drive location in Atlanta, the corridor along Georgia Tech’s west side.

Late-Night Hours

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Georgia?

Most Georgia Cook Out restaurants stay open far later than typical fast-food chains, which is why they are popular with college students, shift workers and interstate travelers. Hours are set by each restaurant, so a few Georgia stores close earlier than the standard schedule.

Most Georgia Cook Out locations open at 10:30 AM and close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.

Exception example: Explore Georgia lists the Athens restaurant on Jordan Drive as closing at 2:30 AM. Always confirm your store on Google Maps before a late-night visit.

DayTypical openTypical closeNotes
Monday–Thursday10:30 AM3:00 AMDrive-thru and walk-up
Friday10:30 AM4:00 AMExtended weekend hours
Saturday10:30 AM4:00 AMExtended weekend hours
Sunday10:30 AM3:00 AMOpen Sundays, unlike Chick-fil-A

For holiday schedules and drive-thru details, see the full Cook Out hours guide.

Georgia Ordering Guide

Cook Out Georgia Menu and Prices (2026)

Georgia Cook Out restaurants serve the same menu as every other state, so a tray in Savannah is the same as a tray in Greensboro. The best-value order is the Cookout Tray: one entree, two sides and a drink for about $7.39–$7.99 depending on the location and entree.

Popular Georgia orders include the Big Double burger Cook Out Style (chili, slaw, onions and mustard), the Carolina-style chopped BBQ sandwich or plate, Cajun chicken wraps, hushpuppies and Cajun fries as sides, and a Cheerwine, the North Carolina cherry soda many Georgians first try at Cook Out.

First-timer tip: order a Cookout Tray with a Big Double, hushpuppies and Cajun fries, and swap the drink for a milkshake for a small upcharge.
  • Cookout Tray: about $7.39–$7.99
  • Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
  • Milkshake (40+ flavors): about $3.99
  • Drinks: Cheerwine, sweet tea, Coca-Cola

Prices can vary slightly between Georgia locations. Browse all 40+ Cook Out milkshake flavors, check calories in the Cook Out nutrition guide, or see the Cook Out drinks menu for Cheerwine and floats.

Georgia Food Scene

How Does Cook Out Compare to Georgia Fast-Food Favorites?

Georgia is home to some of America’s best-known fast-food brands, so Cook Out competes with local heavyweights. Here is how it stacks up on the things Georgians care about most.

ChainGeorgia connectionHow Cook Out differs
Waffle HouseHeadquartered in Norcross, GA; open 24 hoursCook Out serves burgers, BBQ and shakes instead of breakfast, and closes around 3–4 AM
Chick-fil-AHeadquartered in Atlanta; closed on SundaysCook Out is open seven days a week and serves burgers and BBQ as well as chicken
Zaxby’sFounded in Statesboro, GA in 1990Cook Out’s tray bundles an entree, two sides and a drink at a lower price point
The VarsityAtlanta drive-in serving since 1928Cook Out offers a similar drive-in style menu with 40+ milkshake flavors and late hours

Cook Out’s edge in Georgia is price and hours: a full tray costs about the same as a single combo elsewhere, and most stores stay open hours after Chick-fil-A and Zaxby’s have closed.

Beyond Georgia

Cook Out Locations in States Near Georgia

Georgia borders four states with Cook Out restaurants, so travelers crossing state lines rarely go far without one.

Georgia Questions Answered

Cook Out Georgia FAQs

Answers to the most common questions about Cook Out restaurants in Georgia.

How many Cook Out locations are in Georgia?

Cook Out’s store locator lists 46 Cook Out restaurants in Georgia across 36 cities and towns, from Dalton and Fort Oglethorpe in the north to Savannah, Kingsland and Valdosta in the south. Augusta has the most of any Georgia city with four, and Atlanta has three. Georgia is one of Cook Out’s largest states, behind North Carolina and South Carolina.

Is there a Cook Out in Atlanta?

Yes. Atlanta has Cook Out restaurants on Moreland Avenue in East Atlanta (403 Moreland Ave, just off I-20), on Ponce de Leon Avenue in the former Zesto Drive-In building in the Old Fourth Ward, and on Northside Drive. Metro Atlanta has ten more, including Marietta, Kennesaw, Alpharetta, Tucker, Snellville, Morrow and McDonough.

When did Cook Out come to Georgia?

Cook Out opened its first Georgia restaurant in July 2013 on Fair Road in Statesboro, near Georgia Southern University. Augusta (1801 Walton Way) followed in September 2013, then Athens, and the first Atlanta locations opened in 2014.

What time does Cook Out close in Georgia?

Most Georgia Cook Out restaurants open at 10:30 AM and close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. A few stores keep shorter hours; the Athens location on Jordan Drive, for example, lists a 2:30 AM close. Check your store before a late visit.

Is there a Cook Out near the University of Georgia?

Yes. Athens has a Cook Out at 1020 Jordan Dr by Epps Bridge Parkway, and a second at 1917 W Broad St, the closest Cook Out to the UGA campus.

Is there a Cook Out in Savannah?

Yes. Savannah has two Cook Out restaurants, at 11700 Abercorn St on the south side and 3009 Skidaway Rd, and nearby Pooler has a third at 480 Pooler Pkwy near the I-95 and I-16 interchange.

How much is a Cook Out tray in Georgia?

A Cook Out Tray in Georgia costs about $7.39 to $7.99 depending on the location and entree, and includes one entree, two sides and a drink. Milkshakes are about $3.99. Prices are the same menu as North Carolina and other states, with small local variation.

Is Cook Out open on Sundays in Georgia?

Yes. Unlike Chick-fil-A, which is headquartered in Atlanta and closes every Sunday, Cook Out restaurants in Georgia are open seven days a week.

Sources: Cook Out store locator, October 2026 (all 46 Georgia addresses); ScrapeHero Cook Out location report (state ranking); Cook Out restaurant job listings, August 2026 (Georgia cities and corridors); Explore Georgia (Athens address and hours); Rough Draft Atlanta, September 2014 (Ponce de Leon / Zesto site); WALB, June 2017 (Cordele); Gainesville Times, 2017 (Gainesville and Oakwood). Location counts change as new restaurants open, so check the directions link for current hours before you go.
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