Cook Out Florida — All 5 Locations, Addresses & Hours (2026)

Is There a Cook Out in Florida?

Yes. Florida has 5 open Cook Out restaurants as of October 2026, according to the Cook Out store locator: Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa and Temple Terrace. A second Tallahassee store, at 1828 W Tennessee St, is listed as coming soon.

All five stores are in the northern half of the state or in Tampa Bay. There is no Cook Out in Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers or anywhere else in Central or South Florida yet. For Orlando, the closest store is Temple Terrace, about 80 miles west via I-4.

• Panhandle: 2 stores — 1735 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, and 1942 N Monroe St, Tallahassee
• Northeast Florida: 1 store — 14016 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
• Tampa Bay: 2 stores — 16215 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, and 5501 E Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace

Florida is still one of Cook Out’s newest and smallest markets. Every one of the five stores opened recently, and the state’s 5 stores compare with 144 in North Carolina and 46 in neighboring Georgia.

Where Is Every Cook Out in Florida?

All 5 open Florida stores are listed below in three regions, west to east and then south. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026); each card has a Directions button for Google Maps and a link to that city’s full guide. The coming-soon Tallahassee store is not shown in the cards because it is not open yet.

Which Florida Cities Have a Cook Out?

Five Florida cities have an open Cook Out: Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa and Temple Terrace. Each has exactly one store. Tallahassee is the only Florida city with a second store on the way.

Cities that do not have a Cook Out as of October 2026 include Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples, Gainesville, Ocala, Daytona Beach, St. Augustine, Panama City, Destin and Key West. If a website lists a Cook Out in one of those cities, check it against Cook Out’s own locator before you drive.

Is There a Cook Out in Orlando, Miami or South Florida?

No. As of October 2026 there is no Cook Out in Orlando, Miami or anywhere in South Florida. The southernmost Florida stores are the two in Tampa Bay, so Central and South Florida drivers should head for Temple Terrace or North Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa.

The table shows the nearest open store for Florida’s biggest cities without a Cook Out. Distances are approximate driving miles to the closest store; traffic on I-4 and I-75 can add a lot of time.

For Orlando in particular, Temple Terrace is the practical choice: take I-4 west toward Tampa, then I-75 north to the Fowler Ave exit and head west. From Miami and Broward County, a Cook Out run is a full-day road trip, so most South Floridians stop in Tampa Bay on the way to somewhere else.

Is Cook Out Expanding in Florida?

Yes. All five of Florida’s open Cook Outs opened in 2025 or 2026, and one more, in Tallahassee, is listed as coming soon. The company has not announced any Florida store beyond its locator’s coming-soon list, so this timeline sticks to openings that local news outlets reported.

A clear pattern runs through the Florida openings: Cook Out has been buying closed fast-casual restaurant buildings, including former Boston Market sites in Tampa Bay, a former Hardee’s in Tallahassee and a former Freddy’s in Jacksonville, then converting them into drive-thru stores. The Tallahassee West Tennessee St site, northwest of Florida State University, has no announced opening date. Until Cook Out marks a store as coming soon on its locator, any report of an Orlando or South Florida Cook Out should be treated as unconfirmed.

How Many Cook Outs Are in Each State?

Cook Out operates in 11 states, and Florida’s 5 stores rank ninth. Only West Virginia (4) and Maryland (1) have fewer. The counts below are open stores on the Cook Out locator in October 2026 and do not include coming-soon sites.

Is there a Cook Out just over the Florida line?

Yes, and for some North Florida drivers it is closer than any Florida store. Kingsland, Georgia, at 101 Crown Pointe Pkwy, is about 32 miles from Jacksonville up I-95, and Brunswick, Georgia, at 4950 New Jesup Rd, is about 62 miles. Valdosta, Georgia, at 990 N St Augustine Rd, is the first sizable city north of the state line on I-75 and roughly 80–85 miles from Tallahassee. In the far western Panhandle, Foley, Alabama, at 2550 South McKenzie St, is about 28 miles from the Pensacola store and handy for Perdido Key and Gulf Shores.

Which Florida Cook Out Is Closest to My Interstate?

Florida’s Cook Outs sit near I-10, I-295 and I-75, so they are easiest to reach on trips across the top of the state or into Tampa Bay. There is no Cook Out on Florida’s Turnpike, I-4 east of Tampa or I-95 south of Jacksonville.

Florida’s long gaps are worth planning around. Between Tallahassee and Tampa Bay there is no Cook Out on I-75 or US-19, and between Jacksonville and Tampa Bay there is none on I-95, I-4 or I-75 through Gainesville and Ocala. Use the Directions button on each store card for the exact turn.

Which Florida Colleges and Bases Have a Cook Out Nearby?

Four of Florida’s five Cook Outs are close to a major university, which is a big reason the stores stay open until 3 or 4 AM.

If you are heading out after a late shift or a game, remember that late at night most Cook Outs serve through the drive-thru only, and opening-month lines at the Tampa Bay and Jacksonville stores were long.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Florida?

At opening, the Tampa Bay Beacons reported Temple Terrace hours of 11 AM to 4 AM every day, a good reminder to check the specific store before a late drive. Our full Cook Out hours guide covers holidays and drive-thru-only periods, and the late-night food guide covers what to order after midnight.

Which Florida Cook Out is coming soon?

Cook Out’s locator lists one Florida store as coming soon: 1828 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee (32304). No opening date has been announced, and it is not counted in Florida’s 5 open stores until Cook Out marks it open.

What Does Cook Out Cost in Florida?

A Cookout Tray costs about $7.39 to $7.99, and it includes an entree, two sides and a drink. Florida stores use the same menu as the Carolinas, and prices vary slightly by store.

First-timer tip: Order a Big Double “Cook Out Style” (chili, slaw, onions and mustard) on a tray with hushpuppies and cheese bites, then swap the drink for a milkshake. Cheerwine, the North Carolina cherry soda, is on the fountain at most stores.

• Cookout Tray: about $7.39–$7.99 (entree + 2 sides + drink)
• Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
• Milkshakes: about $3.99, with 40+ flavors
• Big Double burger: Cook Out’s signature char-grilled double patty
• Payment: cash and cards accepted

At the Temple Terrace opening, the district manager told the Tampa Bay Beacons that a burger, quesadilla, corn dog and drink came to $8.99 plus tax. Tray entrees include the Big Double, the char-grilled chicken sandwich, chicken strips, BBQ, hot dogs and the quesadilla; sides include fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, chili, slaw, cheese bites and corn dogs. See the Cook Out tray menu, the milkshake flavor list, the burger menu, the sides menu, the drinks menu and the full Cook Out menu.

How Does Cook Out Compare to Florida Fast Food?

Cook Out competes on price, tray value and late hours. Florida already has deep fast-food roots, so the newcomer is up against some home-state names.

• Burger King: Founded in Jacksonville in 1953 as Insta-Burger King and now based in Miami. A Cook Out tray usually gives you two sides and a drink for about the price of a single combo.
• Checkers: The double drive-thru chain is headquartered in Tampa. Both are drive-thru focused; Cook Out adds 40+ milkshake flavors.
• Whataburger: Also growing in Florida and a common comparison for late-night burgers. Cook Out’s char-grilled patties and hushpuppy and cheese bite sides set it apart.
• Publix subs: The default Florida lunch, but grocery delis close at night; Cook Out keeps serving into the early morning.

For a side-by-side with the biggest chain of all, see Cook Out vs McDonald’s.

Which Florida Cities Have Their Own Cook Out Guide?

Each of Florida’s four Cook Out cities has its own guide, with Temple Terrace covered in the Tampa guide. For stores over the state line, use the Georgia guide and the nearby Georgia city guides.

To browse every state at once, see all Cook Out locations or search with the Cook Out locations finder.

Cook Out Florida FAQs

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