📍 Norfolk, Virginia • 3 Stores • 7 More Within 23 Miles • 2026

Cook Out Norfolk VA — 3 Locations, Addresses & Late-Night Hours (2026)

Norfolk has 3 Cook Out restaurants: 1105 N Military Hwy near JANAF, 1818 Monticello Ave near Doumar’s north of downtown, and 720 E Little Creek Rd near Tidewater Dr and I-64. Seven more stores in Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Suffolk and Newport News are within about 23 miles.

3 stores in Norfolk, the most of any Virginia city. Most Cook Outs open 10:30 AM and close about 3 AM (4 AM Fri–Sat); hours vary by store. Cookout Tray typically about $7.39–$7.99.

Norfolk — Cook Out Facts
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This guide lists all three Norfolk Cook Outs, on North Military Highway, Monticello Avenue and East Little Creek Road, plus the seven nearest stores across South Hampton Roads and the Peninsula, each with its address and a Google Maps directions button. It also explains which store is closest to each Norfolk neighborhood, campus and base, how I-64 and I-264 connect them, how late the drive-thru stays open and what a tray costs.

Last verified: October 2026  |  Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), WTKR, WHRO, iExit, Virginia Business, Doumar’s coverage (Gray Media)

3Norfolk stores
7More within ~23 mi
42Open Virginia stores
40+Milkshake flavors
Norfolk Quick Answer

How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Norfolk, VA?

Norfolk has 3 open Cook Out restaurants as of October 2026, according to Cook Out’s store locator: 1105 N Military Hwy, 1818 Monticello Ave and 720 E Little Creek Rd. That is more than any other Virginia city, and all three sit within about 2.6 miles of the center of Norfolk.

Illustration of a Cook Out restaurant lit up at night – Cook Out Norfolk, VA

Each store covers a different side of the city. Monticello Ave is the in-town store north of downtown, closest to Ghent, the Sentara Norfolk General medical complex, Norfolk State and Old Dominion. Little Creek Rd is the north-side store near Tidewater Drive and I-64, the closest of the three to Naval Station Norfolk and Wards Corner. Military Hwy is the east-side store on US-13, closest to JANAF, Norfolk International Airport traffic and the Virginia Beach line.

  • Norfolk – Military Hwy: 1105 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502 (east side, about 0.9 mi north of I-264 exit 13B).
  • Norfolk – Monticello Ave: 1818 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517 (north of downtown, about a block from Doumar’s).
  • Norfolk – Little Creek Rd: 720 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 (near Tidewater Dr, about 0.6 mi from I-64 exit 277).
  • Typical hours: 10:30 AM to about 3 AM Sunday–Thursday and about 4 AM Friday–Saturday; hours vary by store.
  • Next-closest stores: 5670 Indian River Rd in Virginia Beach (about 6 mi), 4015 Victory Blvd in Portsmouth (about 8 mi) and 1328 Battlefield Blvd N in Chesapeake (about 8 mi).
  • Coming soon: Cook Out’s locator lists 1010 Independence Blvd in Virginia Beach (about 6 mi), 3216 Western Branch Blvd in Chesapeake (about 9 mi) and 4340 George Washington Memorial Pkwy in Yorktown (about 22 mi) as coming soon. They are not open yet, so they are not in the directory below.
Location Directory

Where Are the Cook Out Locations in Norfolk, VA?

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Norfolk’s three stores are listed first, followed by the seven nearest Hampton Roads stores within about 23 miles. Addresses come from Cook Out’s own store locator (October 2026). Each card has a Google Maps directions button. Distances are approximate straight-line miles from central Norfolk; with tunnels and bridges in the way, the actual drive can be much longer.

AreaStoresCitiesMain roads
Cook Out in Norfolk3NorfolkN Military Hwy (US-13) • Monticello Ave • E Little Creek Rd • Tidewater Dr
Nearby Cook Out Locations in South Hampton Roads5Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, SuffolkI-64 • I-264 • Battlefield Blvd • Victory Blvd
Nearby Cook Out Locations on the Peninsula2Hampton, Newport NewsI-64 • Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel • Mercury Blvd • Jefferson Ave

1. Cook Out in Norfolk — 3 Cook Out locations

Norfolk’s three Cook Outs form a rough triangle: Monticello Ave just north of downtown, Little Creek Rd on the north side near I-64, and Military Hwy on the east side near the Virginia Beach line. No two are more than about 5 miles apart, so if one has a long line, another is usually 10–15 minutes away.

2. Nearby Cook Out Locations in South Hampton Roads — 5 Cook Out locations

The closest stores outside Norfolk are in Virginia Beach, Portsmouth and Chesapeake, all within about 8 miles, plus a second Virginia Beach store near the Oceanfront and one in Suffolk. Most are close to an interstate exit, which makes them easy stops on I-64 or I-264.

3. Nearby Cook Out Locations on the Peninsula — 2 Cook Out locations

Across the harbor, the Hampton and Newport News stores are 13 to 22 miles away by straight line. From Norfolk you reach them on I-64 through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, so allow extra time at rush hour.

Neighborhood Guide

Which Cook Out Is Closest to My Part of Norfolk?

Use Monticello Ave for downtown, Ghent, the medical center, Norfolk State and ODU; Little Creek Rd for Wards Corner, Ocean View and Naval Station Norfolk; and Military Hwy for JANAF, Norview, the airport area and the Virginia Beach line. The Indian River Rd store in Virginia Beach is also handy for southeastern Norfolk and Kempsville.

If you are in or near…Closest Cook OutTypical route
Downtown Norfolk, the Neon District, ScopeNorfolk – Monticello Ave (1818 Monticello Ave)Monticello Ave north
Ghent, Sentara Norfolk General, the EVMS medical campusNorfolk – Monticello AveBrambleton Ave or 21st St east
Norfolk State University, Park PlaceNorfolk – Monticello AveShort cross-town drive
Old Dominion University, LarchmontNorfolk – Monticello Ave, or Little Creek RdHampton Blvd south, or Little Creek Rd east
Naval Station Norfolk, Wards CornerNorfolk – E Little Creek Rd (720 E Little Creek Rd)Little Creek Rd east past Granby St
Ocean View, East Ocean ViewNorfolk – E Little Creek RdTidewater Dr or Granby St south to Little Creek Rd
JANAF, Military Circle area, NorviewNorfolk – N Military Hwy (1105 N Military Hwy)Military Hwy (US-13) north
Norfolk International AirportNorfolk – N Military HwyNorview Ave to Military Hwy south
Southeastern Norfolk, Kempsville, Regent UniversityVirginia Beach – Indian River Rd (5670 Indian River Rd)I-64 to exit 286
Berkley, South Norfolk, Chesapeake lineChesapeake – Battlefield Blvd, or Monticello AveI-464 south or the downtown tunnel area

Base traffic shapes the dinner rush. When shifts let out at Naval Station Norfolk, Little Creek Rd and Tidewater Dr can get busy, so the Monticello Ave store can be a faster option for anyone heading home through Ghent or downtown.

Hampton Roads History

How Long Has Cook Out Been in Norfolk?

Cook Out has been in Norfolk for well over a decade, and the city has steadily added stores; the newest of the three, on East Little Creek Road, was proposed in 2017 for the site of a former furniture store. We have not found reliable published opening dates for the Monticello Ave or Military Hwy stores, so we do not give one.

1989: Morris Reaves opens the first Cook Out in Greensboro, North Carolina. The chain later spreads up into Virginia.

1934: Long before Cook Out, Doumar’s sets up on Monticello Avenue. The family business credits founder Abe Doumar with creating the ice cream waffle cone at the 1904 World’s Fair, and it is now Cook Out’s next-door neighbor on Monticello.

August 2017: WTKR reports that a new Cook Out is planned at 720 East Little Creek Road, near Little Creek Rd and Tidewater Drive, replacing a 26,460-square-foot building that used to be a furniture store.

July 2021: Virginia Business reports that a Cook Out entity bought the former KFC building at 1010 Independence Blvd in Virginia Beach for about $2.44 million. That site is still listed as coming soon in Cook Out’s locator in October 2026.

Today: Cook Out’s locator lists 42 open Virginia stores as of October 2026, with Norfolk’s three the most of any city in the state.

Hampton Roads keeps growing as a Cook Out market. Besides Independence Blvd, the locator shows coming-soon stores at 3216 Western Branch Blvd in Chesapeake and 4340 George Washington Memorial Pkwy in Yorktown. Opening dates are not published, so treat them as future options rather than places to drive to today.

For all 42 Virginia stores from Winchester to Bristol, see the Cook Out Virginia guide.

Road Guide

How Do I Get to Cook Out From I-64 or I-264 in Norfolk?

From I-64, use exit 277 (Tidewater Dr, VA-168) for the Little Creek Rd store, about 0.6 mile away. From I-264, use exit 13B (Military Hwy, US-13) for the Military Hwy store, about 0.9 mile north. The Monticello Ave store is reached from the downtown end of I-264 via Brambleton Ave.

HighwayExitNearest Cook OutApprox. distance
I-64Exit 277 (Tidewater Dr, VA-168)Norfolk – 720 E Little Creek Rd~0.6 mi
I-264Exit 13B (Military Hwy, US-13 north)Norfolk – 1105 N Military Hwy~0.9 mi
I-264Downtown exits to Brambleton AveNorfolk – 1818 Monticello AveIn town
I-64Exit 286 (Indian River Rd)Virginia Beach – 5670 Indian River Rd~0.3 mi
I-64Exit 290 (Battlefield Blvd)Chesapeake – 1328 Battlefield Blvd N~0.6 mi
I-64Exit 263 (Mercury Blvd)Hampton – 1025 W Mercury Blvd~0.4 mi

Coming from each direction

  • From Richmond or Williamsburg (I-64 east): after the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, continue to exit 277 for Tidewater Dr and the Little Creek Rd store. The Hampton store at exit 263 is the last Cook Out before the tunnel.
  • From Virginia Beach (I-264 west): exit 13B for Military Hwy puts you about 0.9 mile from the N Military Hwy store, just past the JANAF area.
  • From Chesapeake or the Outer Banks (I-64 / Route 168): the Chesapeake store on Battlefield Blvd is right off I-64 exit 290; in Norfolk, Military Hwy is the closest.
  • From Portsmouth (I-264 east): come through the Downtown Tunnel and head north on Monticello Ave for the 1818 Monticello Ave store.

Tunnels are the wild card in Hampton Roads. The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, the Downtown and Midtown tunnels and the Monitor-Merrimac on I-664 can all back up, so on a late-night run it is usually better to stay on your side of the water and use the closest store.

Late-Night Food

Is There a Cook Out Near Naval Station Norfolk, ODU or Norfolk State?

Yes. The E Little Creek Rd store is about 3.5 miles from Naval Station Norfolk, and the Monticello Ave store is about 2 miles from Old Dominion University and under 2 miles from Norfolk State University. All three keep the chain’s typical late hours, which matters in a Navy town that runs around the clock.

Naval Station NorfolkThe world’s largest naval base sits on Norfolk’s northwest shore. Sailors leaving base usually reach 720 E Little Creek Rd fastest by heading east on Little Creek Rd past Wards Corner.

Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort StoryThe amphibious base lies east of Norfolk along the Little Creek inlet. The E Little Creek Rd and N Military Hwy stores are the nearest Norfolk options.

Old Dominion UniversityThe Monarchs’ campus off Hampton Blvd is about 2 miles from the Monticello Ave store and a similar distance from Little Creek Rd. Monticello is the easier drive for students living in Ghent.

Norfolk State UniversityThe Spartans’ campus on Brambleton Ave east of downtown is under 2 miles from 1818 Monticello Ave.

Sentara Norfolk General & EVMSThe medical center on the edge of Ghent, home of Eastern Virginia Medical School (now part of Old Dominion University), is about a mile from the Monticello Ave store, a short trip for night-shift staff.

Military Circle & JANAFThe JANAF Shopping Yard is about a mile from the N Military Hwy store. Military Circle Mall, nearby on Military Hwy, has been closed since 2023, and the city has said it aims to start demolition in October 2026.

If you are visiting someone stationed in Norfolk, the hotels clustered around I-264 exit 13B on Military Hwy are on the same stretch as the N Military Hwy store, which makes a late tray an easy walk-up or drive-thru run.

Late-Night Hours

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Norfolk?

Most Cook Out stores, including typical Virginia locations like Norfolk’s, 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, so check the store’s Google Maps listing before a late drive.

Typical schedule: 10:30 AM open every day, about 3 AM close Sun–Thu, about 4 AM close Fri–Sat. Ordering is mainly through the drive-thru, and most Cook Outs also have a walk-up window rather than an indoor dining room.

DayTypical openTypical close
Sunday10:30 AMabout 3:00 AM
Monday–Thursday10:30 AMabout 3:00 AM
Friday10:30 AMabout 4:00 AM
Saturday10:30 AMabout 4:00 AM

These are chain-wide typical hours, not posted schedules for each Norfolk store. Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays often bring shorter hours or a closure, and staffing can occasionally close a window early. For holiday and weekend patterns across the chain, see our guide to what time Cook Out closes.

Late-night tip: Norfolk’s stores are only about 3 to 5 miles apart, so if one has a long line after a shift change or an ODU or Norfolk State game, another is a short drive away and usually keeps the same late hours.

Ordering Guide

What’s on the Cook Out Norfolk Menu, and How Much Does It Cost?

The best value at all three Norfolk stores is the Cookout Tray, typically about $7.39–$7.99 for an entree, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray typically starts around $5.29 and milkshakes run about $3.99, though exact prices vary by store and can change.

Illustration of a Cook Out tray meal with a cheeseburger, fries, hush puppies and a drink – what to order at Cook Out Norfolk, VA

Pick a main, such as a quarter-pound burger, a char-grilled or spicy chicken sandwich, a chopped barbecue sandwich, hot dogs, chicken strips, a wrap or a quesadilla. Then pick two sides like fries, onion rings, hush puppies, chili, slaw, cheese bites or a corn dog, and add a drink. You can upgrade the drink to a milkshake for a small extra charge.

First-timer tip: order a Big Double “Cook Out Style” (chili, slaw, onions and mustard) on a tray with hush puppies, plus a Cheerwine float or a banana pudding shake.
  • Cookout Tray: about $7.39–$7.99 (typical; varies by store)
  • Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
  • Milkshakes: about $3.99, 40+ flavors
  • Payment: cash and cards accepted

Calories for popular picks

Calorie figures below come from Cook Out’s published nutrition sheet. They are per item, so add your entree, sides and drink together for a tray total.

ItemCalories
Regular Hamburger (1/4 lb), plain328
Cook Out Style topping (add to a burger)123
BBQ Sandwich (regular)368
Spicy Chicken Sandwich446
Cook Out Style Hot Dog383
Chicken Strips (3 pc)660
Hushpuppies (tray side)300
Onion Rings (tray side)128
Cheerwine Float401
Banana Pudding Milkshake781

Ordering tips for Norfolk: the drive-thru line moves fastest if you order by tray (for example, “a Big Double tray, Cook Out Style, with hush puppies and onion rings, Cheerwine to drink”). Late at night, the full menu is usually still available, but shakes can take longer to make, so order them with the rest of the meal. For full details see the Cookout Tray menu, the milkshake menu and the Cook Out calories guide.

Local Comparison

How Does Cook Out Compare to Norfolk Favorites?

Cook Out wins in Norfolk on late hours and price, with a full tray under $8 until about 3 or 4 AM; Norfolk’s own icons, like Doumar’s on Monticello Ave, win on history. The fun part is that on Monticello Ave the two are about a block apart.

Doumar’s has been on Monticello Avenue since 1934 and is known for the waffle cone that founder Abe Doumar is credited with inventing at the 1904 World’s Fair, made on a cone machine he engineered. Cook Out’s Monticello Ave store is about a block away, so the two make an easy contrast: a historic daytime drive-in and a late-night chain drive-thru. On the north side, the Little Creek Rd store shares its exit with Hardee’s, Bojangles, Burger King and Wingstop, and Military Hwy is lined with chains near JANAF.

NeedCook Out (Norfolk)Typical alternative
Meal after midnightOpen until about 3–4 AMMost nearby chains close earlier
Cheap full mealTray: entree + 2 sides + drinkCombo meals usually cost more
Ice cream40+ milkshake flavorsDoumar’s hand-made waffle cones on Monticello
Barbecue sandwichChopped pork with slaw on the menuLocal barbecue spots with daytime hours
SeafoodNot on the menuOcean View and Little Creek seafood restaurants
Sit-down diningDrive-thru and walk-up focusedGhent and downtown Granby St restaurants

Norfolk’s food scene runs from Ghent bistros to waterfront seafood, but when you want a Big Double, hush puppies and a Cheerwine float at 1 AM, the city’s three Cook Outs are the reliable answer.

Beyond Norfolk

Where Are the Other Cook Out Guides Near Norfolk?

The closest Cook Out city guide to Norfolk is Elizabeth City, NC, about 45 miles south; Richmond is about 90 miles up I-64. The Virginia guide covers every Hampton Roads store, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton and Newport News.

Virginia guideAll 42 open Virginia stores, grouped by region, with the full South Hampton Roads and Peninsula lists.

Elizabeth City, NCThe W Ehringhaus St store, the next Cook Out south toward the Outer Banks via US-17 or Route 168.

RichmondVirginia’s capital region, reached by I-64 west through Williamsburg.

Heading somewhere else? Search any town with the Cook Out store locator on this site.

Questions Answered

Cook Out Norfolk FAQs

Answers to the questions people ask most.

How many Cook Out locations are in Norfolk, VA?

Norfolk has 3 Cook Out restaurants as of October 2026, according to Cook Out’s store locator: 1105 N Military Hwy (23502), 1818 Monticello Ave (23517) and 720 E Little Creek Rd (23518). That is the most of any Virginia city. Seven more stores are within about 23 miles in neighboring Hampton Roads cities.

Which Norfolk Cook Out is closest to Naval Station Norfolk?

The E Little Creek Rd store at 720 E Little Creek Rd is the closest, about 3.5 miles east of Naval Station Norfolk by straight line. Head east on Little Creek Rd past Wards Corner; the store is near Tidewater Drive, about 0.6 mile from I-64 exit 277.

Is there a Cook Out near ODU or Norfolk State?

Yes. The Monticello Ave store at 1818 Monticello Ave is about 2 miles from Old Dominion University and under 2 miles from Norfolk State University. It is also about a mile from Ghent and the Sentara Norfolk General medical campus, which makes it the in-town choice for students and hospital staff.

Where is the Cook Out on Military Highway in Norfolk?

It is at 1105 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502, on US-13 about 0.9 mile north of I-264 exit 13B and roughly a mile from the JANAF Shopping Yard. It is the easiest Norfolk store to reach from Virginia Beach on I-264 and from the hotels around the Military Hwy exit.

Is the Cook Out on Monticello Ave near Doumar’s?

Yes. The 1818 Monticello Ave store is on the same stretch of Monticello Avenue as Doumar’s, which has been there since 1934 and is known for the waffle cone credited to founder Abe Doumar. You can grab a Cook Out tray and a Doumar’s cone in one stop, as long as Doumar’s is open.

What time does Cook Out close in Norfolk?

Most Cook Outs open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Norfolk’s stores generally follow that pattern, but hours vary by store and change on holidays, so check Google Maps before a late-night drive.

Is a new Cook Out coming to Norfolk or Virginia Beach?

Cook Out’s locator lists no new store inside Norfolk, but it shows 1010 Independence Blvd in Virginia Beach, about 6 miles away, as coming soon, along with 3216 Western Branch Blvd in Chesapeake and a Yorktown store. No opening dates are published, so use the open stores in the meantime.

How much is a Cookout Tray in Norfolk?

A Cookout Tray typically costs about $7.39 to $7.99 and includes an entree, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray typically starts around $5.29, and milkshakes run about $3.99 in more than 40 flavors. Prices vary by store and can change; cash and cards are accepted.

Sources: Cook Out store locator, October 2026 (addresses, store and state counts, coming-soon list); WTKR, August 2017 (720 E Little Creek Rd, former furniture store near Tidewater Dr); Virginia Business, July 2021 (1010 Independence Blvd former KFC sold to a Cook Out entity); WHRO/WVTF, September 2026 (Military Circle Mall closed since 2023, demolition planned to start in October); Gray Media coverage, February 2024 (Doumar’s on Monticello Ave since 1934, 1904 waffle cone); iExit (I-64 exits 277, 286, 290, 263 and I-264 exit 13B distances, JANAF); Cook Out published nutrition information (calories).
Before You Drive

Get Directions to Cook Out Norfolk

Use the directory above for directions to N Military Hwy, Monticello Ave or E Little Creek Rd, or check the Virginia guide for every store in the state.

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