Cook Out Hattiesburg MS — Menu, Prices, Hours & Hardy St Location Near USM (2026)

Is There a Cook Out in Hattiesburg, MS?

Yes. Hattiesburg has 1 open Cook Out as of October 2026, according to Cook Out’s store locator: 3601 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, about a third of a mile east of I-59 exit 65 on the Hardy Street corridor that leads to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). It is the only Cook Out in the Hattiesburg area, and there is no other store within about 60 miles: the next-closest is on US 49 in Gulfport, about 61 miles south.

The store sits in the 3600 block of Hardy Street, between the interstate and USM’s campus, in a busy strip of restaurants, gas stations and hotels. Little Caesars and Pizza Hut are close by, and Raising Cane’s, Starbucks and Ed’s Burger Joint are a block or two west toward the interstate. The heart of USM’s campus is less than a mile to the east, and downtown Hattiesburg is about 3 miles away.

• Address: 3601 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.
• From I-59: exit 65 (65A northbound) for Hardy Street, then east about 0.2 to 0.4 miles depending on direction.
• Typical hours: 10:30 AM to about 3 AM Sunday–Thursday and about 4 AM Friday–Saturday; hours vary by store.
• Tray price: typically about $7.39–$7.99 for an entree, two sides and a drink.
• Next-closest stores: Gulfport (about 61 miles south on US 49), Meridian (about 80 miles north on I-59) and Mobile, AL (about 80 miles southeast).

Searching for “cookout hattiesburg ms” from Petal, Purvis, Sumrall, Oak Grove or Laurel? None of those places has its own store in Cook Out’s locator, so the Hardy Street location is the one stop for the whole Pine Belt. It serves both of Hattiesburg’s counties, Forrest and Lamar, as well as drivers passing through on I-59, US 49 and US 98.

Where Is the Cook Out in Hattiesburg, and What Are the Nearest Other Stores?

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Hattiesburg’s Hardy Street store is listed first, followed by the three nearest stores outside the city: Gulfport to the south, Meridian to the north and Mobile, Alabama, to the southeast. Addresses come from Cook Out’s own store locator (October 2026), and each card has a Google Maps directions button. Distances are approximate straight-line miles from central Hattiesburg, so real drives run longer.

How Far Is the Hattiesburg Cook Out From My Part of Town?

For everyone in Hattiesburg, Petal and the rest of Forrest and Lamar counties, Hardy Street is the closest Cook Out by a wide margin; only people already on the Gulf Coast are closer to the Gulfport store. The table shows typical routes.

Because Hardy Street is the only store for a broad stretch of south Mississippi, it draws drivers from well beyond the city limits, especially on game nights and during USM’s school year. If you are coming from Laurel, Columbia or Purvis late at night, check the store’s Google Maps listing before you leave.

When Did Cook Out Open in Hattiesburg?

Cook Out’s Hattiesburg store opened in 2016, within weeks of the chain’s first Mississippi restaurant in Oxford, which debuted on May 28, 2016; by late June 2016 Hattiesburg was already open.

We have not found a published exact opening day for the Hattiesburg store, so this guide gives only what the 2016 reports support. The store’s place on Hardy Street makes sense: Hattiesburg, “the Hub City,” is the Forrest County seat, extends west into Lamar County, had about 48,700 residents in 2020 and sits where I-59, US 49, US 98 and US 11 meet. With a major university across the street, it was a natural early target when Cook Out crossed into Mississippi. For every store in the state, see our Cook Out Mississippi guide.

How Do I Get to Cook Out From I-59, US 49 or US 98?

From I-59, take exit 65 (signed 65A northbound) for Hardy Street and head east; the store at 3601 Hardy St is on your right, about 0.2 to 0.4 miles from the ramps. From US 49, take Hardy Street west past USM toward the interstate; from US 98 in West Hattiesburg, follow the road east across I-59, where it becomes Hardy Street.

Coming from each direction

• From Laurel or Meridian on I-59 south: pass the US 49 interchange at exit 67 and take exit 65 for Hardy Street, then go east.
• From New Orleans or Picayune on I-59 north: take exit 65A for Hardy Street; the store is about a quarter mile east, on the right.
• From Mobile or Lucedale on US 98 west: US 98 merges onto I-59 at exit 59; ride north to exit 65A.
• From Jackson on US 49 south: stay on US 49 into town (MS 42 joins it near I-59 exit 67) and turn west on Hardy Street past USM, or hop onto I-59 south one exit to exit 65.
• From Gulfport or Camp Shelby on US 49 north: continue north into Hattiesburg and turn west onto Hardy Street near USM.
• From Columbia on US 98 east: US 98 runs through West Hattiesburg past Turtle Creek Mall and becomes Hardy Street at I-59.

Road-trip tip: Hardy Street is one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors, so expect heavy traffic at the I-59 interchange around dinner time and after USM events. Late at night, it is usually a quick in-and-out from the interstate.

Is There a Cook Out Near USM?

Yes. The Hardy Street Cook Out is the closest one to the University of Southern Mississippi, less than a mile west of the center of campus on the same road, which makes it the go-to “cookout near USM” for Golden Eagles students, fans and staff.

Students without a car should note that Cook Out is built around the drive-thru and walk-up window rather than an indoor dining room, so plan on a ride or delivery. Soldiers and families heading in from Camp Shelby can follow US 49 north into the city and cut west on Hardy Street, and hospital staff coming off a late shift at Forrest General, Merit Health Wesley or Hattiesburg Clinic will find the window usually open long after other nearby kitchens have closed.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Hattiesburg?

Most Cook Out stores open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, and that is the typical pattern to expect on Hardy Street. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays, so check the store’s Google Maps listing before a late drive.

These are chain-wide typical hours, not a posted schedule for the Hattiesburg store. Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays often bring shorter hours or a closure, and staffing can occasionally close a window early.

For holiday patterns and drive-thru-only nights, see our guide to what time Cook Out closes, and for more after-midnight ideas, our Cook Out late-night food guide.

Late-night tip: Hattiesburg has no backup. If the window closes early, the next Cook Out is more than an hour’s drive south in Gulfport, so a quick check of the listing before you leave Laurel, Petal or the far side of Lamar County can save a long, hungry drive.

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

The Cook Out Hattiesburg menu is the chain’s standard lineup of char-grilled burgers, chicken, barbecue, hot dogs, wraps, sides and 40-plus milkshakes, and the best value 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. Exact prices vary by store and change over time, so treat these as typical figures rather than a posted price list.

Calories for popular picks

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

Ordering tips for Hardy Street: the line moves fastest when you order by tray, for example “a Big Double tray, Cook Out Style, with hush puppies and onion rings, sweet tea to drink.” Shakes are made to order, so ask for them with the meal instead of adding them at the window. Feeding a dorm floor after a Golden Eagles game or a crew coming off a hospital shift? Several trays usually cost less than combo meals at the other chains along Hardy Street.

For full details see the Cookout Tray menu, the milkshake menu, the burger styles guide and the Cook Out calories guide.

How Does Cook Out Compare to Hattiesburg’s Other Late-Night Options?

Cook Out’s edge on Hardy Street is a full tray with two sides for under $8 and a drive-thru that usually runs until 3 or 4 AM; many nearby restaurants close earlier, and the Waffle House by the exit is the usual all-night alternative.

The few blocks between I-59 and USM are packed with places to eat. Close to the store are Raising Cane’s, Little Caesars, Pizza Hut, Qdoba, Starbucks and Ed’s Burger Joint, and on the west side of the interchange are Waffle House, Wendy’s, Zaxby’s, McDonald’s, Walk-On’s and Hub City Creamery. For a long sit-down dinner, Crescent City Grill and The Crab House are on the 3800 block of Hardy Street. Cook Out stands out on variety, with burgers, chopped pork barbecue, chicken, hot dogs and quesadillas on one menu, and on dessert, with more than 40 milkshake flavors.

For a Big Double, hush puppies and a banana pudding shake at 1 AM after a Golden Eagles game or a late shift at Forrest General, Hardy Street is the place.

Where Are the Other Cook Out Guides Near Hattiesburg?

The closest Cook Out city guide to Hattiesburg is Flowood, in the Jackson area about 83 miles north via US 49; Gulfport, Meridian and Mobile have stores but no city guides yet, and our Mississippi guide lists all 9 stores in the state.

Heading north on US 49 toward Jackson? The next stores after Hattiesburg are 121 East Pineview Dr in Flowood and 986 High St in Jackson, about 83 and 85 miles away in a straight line. Heading east on US 98, Mobile’s University Blvd store is the first stop, with Foley, AL, about 115 miles from Hattiesburg. Northbound on I-59, Meridian’s South Frontage Road store is the next one, and Starkville is about 150 miles north.

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