📍 Pensacola, Florida • 1 Store • 5 in Florida • 2026
Cook Out Pensacola FL — 1735 E Nine Mile Rd Location, Hours & Menu (2026)
The Pensacola area has one Cook Out: 1735 E Nine Mile Road, about 1.8 miles north of I-10 exit 13 and minutes from the University of West Florida. The next-closest store is across the state line in Foley, Alabama.
Opened summer 2025 as Pensacola’s first Cook Out. Most Cook Outs serve 10:30 AM to 3–4 AM. Cookout Tray about $7.39–$7.99.
This guide covers the Cook Out on East Nine Mile Road, the only one in Pensacola and Escambia County: where it sits, how to get there from I-10, NAS Pensacola and the beaches, what to order, how late it is open, and where the next-nearest stores are along the Gulf Coast. Addresses come from Cook Out’s store locator as checked in October 2026.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), Pensacola News Journal, iExit, University of West Florida
Is There a Cook Out in Pensacola, Florida?
Yes. Pensacola has exactly one Cook Out, at 1735 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514. It sits in the busy East Nine Mile Road shopping strip near Target and Chick-fil-A, north of I-10 and close to the University of West Florida, about 8 miles north of downtown Pensacola.
It is the only Cook Out in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties on the company locator as of October 2026. The next-closest open store is in Foley, Alabama, at 2550 South McKenzie St, roughly 28 miles west in a straight line and usually 45 minutes or more by car. Mobile’s store on South University Boulevard is about 60 miles away.
Florida had five open Cook Out stores in October 2026: Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa and Temple Terrace, with a second Tallahassee store on West Tennessee Street listed as coming soon.
Where Is Cook Out in Pensacola, and What Is the Nearest Other Store?
The Pensacola store and the nearest out-of-town store are listed below with one-tap Google Maps directions. Both addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026).
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola | 1 | Pensacola | E Nine Mile Rd • Davis Hwy (SR 291) • I-10 exit 13 |
| Nearby Cook Out location | 1 | Foley | I-10 west • AL 59 (McKenzie St) • Foley Beach Express |
1. Pensacola — 1 Cook Out location
East Nine Mile Road is the main commercial corridor across the north side of Pensacola, between UWF, the Davis Highway hospital and shopping district and the newer subdivisions toward Beulah. iExit lists Target at 1749 E Nine Mile Rd and Chick-fil-A at 1757 E Nine Mile Rd as near neighbors of the Cook Out.
Cook Out Pensacola
1735 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514
East Nine Mile Rd by Target, 1.8 mi north of I-10 exit 13 near UWF
2. Nearby Cook Out location — 1 Cook Out location
Foley is the closest store outside Escambia County, across Perdido Bay in Baldwin County, Alabama. It is handy for Perdido Key and Orange Beach visitors, but too far for a casual late-night run from Pensacola.
Cook Out Foley, AL
2550 South Mckenzie St, Foley, AL 36535
About 28 mi west; South McKenzie St (AL 59) near Tanger Outlets Foley
When Did Cook Out Open in Pensacola?
Pensacola’s first Cook Out opened at 1735 E Nine Mile Road in summer 2025, after the site was secured in 2021 and construction took place in early 2025, according to the Pensacola News Journal.
2021: Cook Out secures the East Nine Mile Road site, per the Pensacola News Journal.
Early 2025: Construction gets underway on Nine Mile Road.
Summer 2025: Cook Out opens in Pensacola, the chain’s first restaurant in the western Florida Panhandle.
Following February: Santa Rosa County property records show an entity named Cook Out-Milton, Inc. buying the former Ollie’s Neighborhood Grill at 6180 Highway 90 in Milton for $1.25 million. Cook Out declined to comment on its plans, and the site was not on the company locator as of October 2026.
October 2026: The Cook Out locator lists five open Florida stores, including Pensacola.
Cook Out was founded in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina, by Morris Reaves, and grew mostly across the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia before reaching the Gulf Coast.
Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me Around Pensacola?
For all of Escambia County and most of Santa Rosa County, the Nine Mile Road store is the closest Cook Out. Only drivers already west of Perdido Bay, in Baldwin County, are closer to Foley.
| If you are in… | Closest Cook Out | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| UWF, Ferry Pass, University area | 1735 E Nine Mile Rd | University Pkwy or Davis Hwy to Nine Mile Rd |
| Downtown, Palafox St, East Hill | 1735 E Nine Mile Rd (about 8 mi) | I-110 north to I-10 east, exit 13, then Davis Hwy north |
| Cordova Mall, 9th Ave, Scenic Heights | 1735 E Nine Mile Rd | Davis Hwy or 9th Ave north toward Nine Mile Rd |
| Beulah, west Pensacola, Navy Federal campus area | 1735 E Nine Mile Rd | Nine Mile Rd east, or I-10 to exit 13 |
| Warrington, NAS Pensacola, Corry Station | 1735 E Nine Mile Rd (about 13 mi) | North to I-10, then east to exit 13 and Davis Hwy |
| Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze | 1735 E Nine Mile Rd | Pensacola Bay Bridge, then I-110 north and I-10 east |
| Milton, Pace, NAS Whiting Field | 1735 E Nine Mile Rd | I-10 west to exit 13, or US 90 west |
| Perdido Key, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores | Foley, AL, or Pensacola | Foley on AL 59 is closer from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach |
How Do I Get to Cook Out Pensacola from I-10?
Take I-10 exit 13 (Davis Highway, State Road 291) and head north about 1.8 miles to East Nine Mile Road; the Cook Out is in the Target and Chick-fil-A cluster on Nine Mile. This is the same exit the University of West Florida tells visitors to use.
- Davis Highway (SR 291): the main north-south route from I-10 to the UWF and Nine Mile area, passing University Town Plaza and HCA Florida West Hospital.
- University Parkway: branches off Davis Highway at the next light after Olive Road and crosses Nine Mile Road on its way to UWF.
- Nine Mile Road: the east-west spine of north Pensacola, linking Beulah and the US 29 (Pensacola Boulevard) corridor with the UWF area.
- I-110: the spur from downtown Pensacola to I-10; use it from downtown, Gulf Breeze or the beaches.
- US 90 and I-10 from Santa Rosa County: Milton and Pace drivers can stay on I-10 west to exit 13.
Summer beach traffic and Blue Angels practice days at NAS Pensacola can clog the routes in and out of the south end of town. Coming from the beach after dark is usually far quicker.
Is There a Cook Out Near UWF or NAS Pensacola?
Yes for UWF: the Nine Mile Road store is roughly 1.3 miles from the University of West Florida as the crow flies. Sailors and Marines at NAS Pensacola face a longer drive of about 13 miles. Here is how the area’s schools, bases and hospitals line up.
University of West Florida UWF’s main campus is just north of Nine Mile Road via University Parkway, making Cook Out one of the closest late-night options for Argos.
Pensacola State College The main Pensacola campus is closer to the middle of town; Nine Mile Road is a straight drive north.
Pensacola Christian College North of Cordova Mall, a few miles south of the store via Davis Highway.
NAS Pensacola & Corry Station Home of the Blue Angels and the National Naval Aviation Museum. Expect a 25 to 30 minute drive to Nine Mile Road from the main gate area.
NAS Whiting Field In Milton, Santa Rosa County. Until a Milton store appears on the locator, Nine Mile Road is the closest Cook Out.
Hospitals & employers HCA Florida West Hospital is on North Davis Highway near the store. Navy Federal Credit Union’s Pensacola campus, home to nearly 10,000 employees northwest of town, adds to the late-shift crowd.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Pensacola?
Most Cook Out restaurants open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays and when hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf Coast, so check Google Maps or call before a very late drive.
| Day | Typical Cook Out hours | Pensacola note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday–Thursday | 10:30 AM – about 3:00 AM | UWF students and hospital night shifts keep it busy late |
| Friday–Saturday | 10:30 AM – about 4:00 AM | Longest lines late on weekend nights |
| Sunday daytime | Usual hours | Chick-fil-A next door is closed Sundays, so lunch traffic shifts |
| Storms and holidays | May close early | Hurricane watches and major holidays can change hours |
For company-wide hours, holiday patterns and drive-thru notes, see our Cook Out hours guide.
What Should I Order at Cook Out in Pensacola, and What Does It Cost?
Order a Cookout Tray: one entree, two sides and a drink for about $7.39 to $7.99. It is the signature value meal, and the reason many transplants from the Carolinas cheered when the Pensacola store opened. Prices can vary slightly by store and change over time.
- Cookout Tray: about $7.39–$7.99
- Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
- Milkshakes: about $3.99, 40+ flavors
- Big Double, chargrilled hot dogs, chicken strips, spicy chicken sandwiches, barbecue and quesadillas
- Sides include fries, onion rings, hush puppies, chili cheese fries and corn dogs
- Sweet tea and Cheerwine on the drink menu
Cook Out accepts cash and cards. See our Cook Out menu, tray menu, milkshake menu and drinks menu for the full lineup.
How Does Cook Out Compare With Pensacola’s Burger Spots?
Cook Out’s edge in Pensacola is a full tray with two sides and a drink, plus 40-plus shake flavors, at a price close to a single combo elsewhere. Its weakness is that there is usually no dining room.
- Jerry’s Drive-In: the East Pensacola Heights institution at 2815 E Cervantes St, founded in 1939, is where locals go for a sit-down burger with decades of character on the walls. It keeps daytime and evening hours, not Cook Out’s after-midnight schedule.
- Whataburger: the Gulf Coast’s late-night burger default, with many Pensacola locations. Cook Out competes on price and variety of sides and shakes.
- Chick-fil-A next door: on the same stretch of Nine Mile Road, but closed on Sundays and far earlier at night.
- Seafood spots: Pensacola’s fish houses and beach restaurants are the move for Gulf seafood; Cook Out is the move after they close.
Where Are Other Cook Outs Near Pensacola and in Florida?
Florida’s other open Cook Outs are far from the western Panhandle: Tallahassee (1942 N Monroe St) is about 175 miles east, and Jacksonville (14016 Beach Blvd), Tampa (16215 N Dale Mabry Hwy) and Temple Terrace (5501 E Fowler Ave) are farther still. Along the Gulf Coast to the west, Foley and Mobile (116 S University Blvd) in Alabama are closer than any Florida store.
Heading east on I-10 Tallahassee is the next Florida stop, with a second store on West Tennessee Street listed as coming soon. See our Tallahassee guide.
Heading north Cook Out’s big Georgia market starts around Atlanta; see our Georgia guide and Atlanta guide.
Menu deep dives Our secret menu, onion rings and nutrition guides help plan your order.
Anywhere else Use the Cook Out locations finder or the full locations list.
Cook Out Pensacola FL FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Pensacola?
Pensacola has one Cook Out, at 1735 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514, near Target and Chick-fil-A on East Nine Mile Road. It is the only Cook Out in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties on the October 2026 locator. The closest other store is at 2550 South McKenzie St in Foley, Alabama.
When did Cook Out open in Pensacola?
The Pensacola News Journal reports that Pensacola’s first Cook Out opened at 1735 E Nine Mile Road in summer 2025. The project started with securing the site in 2021, and construction took place in early 2025. It was the chain’s first store in the western Florida Panhandle.
What time does Cook Out in Pensacola close?
Most Cook Outs close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM Friday and Saturday, opening at 10:30 AM. Hours vary by store and can change for holidays or storms along the Gulf Coast. Check Google Maps or call the Nine Mile Road store before a late drive from the beach or the base.
How do I get to Cook Out Pensacola from I-10?
Take I-10 exit 13 for Davis Highway (State Road 291) and drive north about 1.8 miles to East Nine Mile Road. The Cook Out at 1735 E Nine Mile Rd is in the same cluster as Target and Chick-fil-A. From downtown, take I-110 north to I-10 east first.
Is Cook Out coming to Milton or Pace?
Possibly, but nothing is confirmed. In a February sale reported by the Pensacola News Journal, Cook Out-Milton, Inc. bought the former Ollie’s Neighborhood Grill at 6180 Highway 90 in Milton. Cook Out declined to comment, and no Milton store appeared on the locator in October 2026. Until then, use 1735 E Nine Mile Rd.
Is the Pensacola Cook Out close to UWF?
Yes. The store at 1735 E Nine Mile Rd is about 1.3 miles in a straight line from the University of West Florida. Take University Parkway south toward Nine Mile Road. It is one of the closest late-night food options for UWF students and staff.
How much is a Cookout Tray in Pensacola?
A Cookout Tray, with one entree, two sides and a drink, runs about $7.39 to $7.99, and a Jr. Tray starts around $5.29. Milkshakes are about $3.99 with more than 40 flavors. Prices vary slightly by store and change over time, so treat these as close estimates for Nine Mile Road.
Is there a Cook Out near Pensacola Beach or Gulf Shores?
No Cook Out is on Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key or in Gulf Shores. From Pensacola Beach, the nearest is 1735 E Nine Mile Rd, reached via the Pensacola Bay Bridge, I-110 and I-10. From Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Foley’s store at 2550 South McKenzie St (AL 59) is closer.
Head to Cook Out on Nine Mile Road
Pensacola’s only Cook Out is at 1735 E Nine Mile Rd, 1.8 miles north of I-10 exit 13. Tap for directions before your late-night run.