Cook Out Cordele GA — Menu, Prices, Hours & I-75 Directions (2026)

Is There a Cook Out in Cordele, Georgia?

Yes. Cordele has one Cook Out, at 1405 E 16th Ave, Cordele, GA 31015, on East 16th Avenue (US-280/GA-30) about half a mile west of I-75 exit 101, according to the Cook Out store locator (October 2026). It is the only Cook Out in Crisp County.

The store is on the west side of the interstate in Cordele’s main exit strip, next door to a Dairy Queen at 1401 E 16th Ave and steps from King’s Deli, Ellianos Coffee and Firehouse Subs. Chick-fil-A, Krystal, Hardee’s and Cracker Barrel cluster right at the exit ramps, so the Cook Out is the first stop you reach once you head into town past the interstate fast-food row.

If you are traveling I-75, there is a long gap on either side. The next Cook Outs are in Perry (about 35 miles north), Albany (about 36 miles southwest) and Tifton (about 38 miles south), all straight-line distances from Cordele. Georgia has 46 open Cook Out stores as of October 2026, and the locator lists no coming-soon store within 30 miles of Cordele.

• Address: 1405 E 16th Ave, Cordele, GA 31015
• Interstate access: I-75 exit 101 (US-280/16th Avenue), then about 0.5 mile west
• Typical hours: 10:30 AM to about 3 AM Sunday–Thursday, about 4 AM Friday–Saturday (varies by store)
• Service: drive-thru and walk-up; cash and cards accepted

Where Are the Cook Out Locations Near Cordele, GA?

Cordele’s store is listed first, followed by the five nearest Cook Outs with straight-line distances from Cordele. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026); tap Directions on any card to open Google Maps. Road distances are longer than the straight-line figures shown.

Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me Around Cordele?

For all of Cordele and Crisp County, the closest Cook Out is 1405 E 16th Ave. Only towns well outside the county are closer to Perry, Albany or Tifton.

Americus does not have its own store on the October 2026 locator, so Sumter County drivers usually come east on US-280 to Cordele. That same road passes Georgia Veterans State Park and crosses Lake Blackshear on the way in.

When Did Cook Out Come to Cordele?

WALB News 10 in Albany reported in June 2017 that Cook Out was building a store at 1405 E 16th Ave in Cordele, with a company representative pointing to a late-September 2017 opening. The store remains on Cook Out’s locator at the same address in October 2026.

We could not confirm the exact day the doors opened, so treat late 2017 as the reported target rather than a verified date. What has not changed is the location’s logic: Cordele sits on I-75 roughly 60 miles south of Macon, and exit 101 is the town’s main commercial interchange for both locals and through traffic heading to and from Florida.

Which I-75 Exit Is Cook Out in Cordele?

Use I-75 exit 101, the US-280/GA-30 (16th Avenue) interchange, and head west toward downtown. The Cook Out is about half a mile from the ramps, at 1405 E 16th Ave, next door to Dairy Queen.

• Northbound from Tifton or Florida: Tifton’s store on US-82 is your last Cook Out for roughly 38 miles. Exit at 101, go left (west) on 16th Avenue and look for the Cook Out just past the exit’s fast-food row.
• Southbound from Macon, Warner Robins or Perry: Perry’s Sam Nunn Blvd store is the last one before Cordele. Exit at 101 and head right (west) on 16th Avenue.
• From Albany: GA-300 runs northeast from Albany and ends at I-75 exit 99. Hop north one exit to 101, or follow local roads up to 16th Avenue.
• From Americus and Lake Blackshear: US-280 comes east past Georgia Veterans State Park, crosses the lake and becomes 16th Avenue in Cordele. The Cook Out is on the far (east) side of town, just before I-75.

What Is Near the Cordele Cook Out?

Cordele calls itself the Watermelon Capital of the World, and it is the gateway to Lake Blackshear. The Cook Out is a convenient stop for lake weekends, fishing trips, the excursion train and I-75 travelers.

Is There a Cook Out Near Crisp Regional Hospital or the Technical College?

Yes. The 16th Avenue Cook Out is the late-night option for Crisp Regional Hospital’s night shift and for students at South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center. Both are a short in-town drive away.

Cook Out’s late closing is the main draw here. After about 11 PM, most other in-town restaurants are closed, and the next Cook Out in any direction is at least 35 miles away.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Cordele?

These are chain-wide norms rather than a posted schedule for 1405 E 16th Ave. Late hours can be shortened on holidays, during storms or on short-staffed nights, and the walk-up window may close before the drive-thru. Because the next Cook Out is at least 35 miles away, it is worth confirming before a special trip from Americus, Vienna or Ashburn. For holiday schedules and the late-night menu, see our guide to Cook Out’s late-night hours.

Cook Out is a drive-thru and walk-up chain, and most locations do not have a dining room. For I-75 travelers, that makes it a fast in-and-out stop: exit, grab a tray, and be back on the interstate in minutes.

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

The best value is the Cookout Tray: one entree plus two sides and a drink for about $7.39–$7.99. The Jr. Tray starts at about $5.29, and a milkshake runs about $3.99. These are typical prices that vary by store, not a printed Cordele menu.

First-timer tip: Order a Big Double “Cook Out Style” (chili, slaw, onions and mustard), add hushpuppies and fries as sides, and make the drink a Cheerwine, the North Carolina cherry soda. On a hot south Georgia afternoon, the Fresh Watermelon milkshake is a fitting order in the Watermelon Capital when it is in season.

• Cookout Tray (entree + 2 sides + drink): about $7.39–$7.99
• Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
• Milkshakes (40+ flavors): about $3.99
• Payment: cash and cards accepted

The menu covers charbroiled burgers (regular, Big Double and Huge), char-grilled and spicy chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, barbecue sandwiches and plates, hot dogs, wraps and quesadillas. Tray sides include fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, cheese bites, chicken nuggets, chili and slaw. See every combination on our Cook Out tray menu page and all the flavors on the Cook Out milkshake menu.

How many calories are in popular Cook Out items?

The figures below come from Cook Out’s official nutrition PDF. For reference, the Fresh Watermelon milkshake is listed at 645 calories, and a regular burger Cook Out Style with regular fries and a regular sweet tea is roughly 1,030 calories.

For macros and allergens, see our Cook Out calories guide.

How Does Cook Out Compare to Cordele’s Local Favorites?

Cook Out competes on price, variety and late hours. Cordele’s hometown burger and barbecue spots offer local flavor, but they keep shorter hours, while the exit 101 chains rarely match a tray’s two sides and drink at the same price.

For a head-to-head with a national chain, read Cook Out vs. McDonald’s, or learn more about the chain’s signature sandwich in our Big Double burger guide.

Where Are More Cook Out Guides Near Cordele?

The Cook Out Georgia guide lists all 46 open Georgia stores, from Perry and Warner Robins to Albany, Tifton and the Atlanta metro. To search any town in any state, use our Cook Out location finder.

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