Cook Out Decatur AL — 1654 Beltline Rd Location, Hours & Menu (2026)

Is There a Cook Out in Decatur, Alabama?

Yes. Decatur has exactly one Cook Out, at 1654 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601. It sits on the Beltline (Alabama 67) in Beltline Plaza, next to Krispy Kreme and close to Decatur Mall, in the busy southwest retail corridor that most of Decatur uses for errands and fast food.

It is the only Cook Out in Morgan County. The next-closest store is in Huntsville at 2220 Sparkman Dr NW, roughly 24 miles away as the crow flies and usually 35 to 40 minutes by car. Florence, about 41 miles northwest, has another store on South Court Street near the University of North Alabama.

Searching from Georgia? Decatur, Georgia, outside Atlanta, is a different city. For the Atlanta area, see our Cook Out Atlanta guide.

Where Is Cook Out in Decatur, and What Is the Nearest Other Store?

The Decatur 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).

When Did Cook Out Open in Decatur, Alabama?

Cook Out first came to Decatur in fall 2020, when it moved into the former Dairy Queen in Beltline Plaza, then closed in December 2021 for a rebuild and reopened on October 12, 2022. Both milestones were reported by The Decatur Daily.

The chain was founded in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina, by Morris Reaves, and expanded into Alabama through college towns and interstate cities such as Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Huntsville and Birmingham.

Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me in the Decatur Area?

For Decatur, Hartselle, Priceville, Trinity, Somerville and the rest of Morgan County, the Beltline Road store is the closest Cook Out. North of the Tennessee River, the answer depends on whether you are nearer Decatur or Huntsville.

How Do I Get to Cook Out Decatur from I-65?

From I-65, take exit 334 (Alabama 67, Priceville/Decatur) and follow AL 67 west; it becomes the Beltline in Decatur and leads to the store at 1654 Beltline Rd SW. It is a straight shot on one highway, roughly 15 minutes from the interstate depending on traffic lights.

• Alabama 67 / the Beltline: runs from I-65 through Priceville, crosses US 31 near Point Mallard Park, passes Decatur Mall and continues north to the Alabama 24 interchange and the US 72 Alternate/Alabama 20 junction near the 3M plant.
• From Huntsville or Madison: take I-565 west to I-65 south, then exit 334 and the Beltline. Alternatively, US 72 Alternate/Alabama 20 runs west into north Decatur.
• From Athens or Tanner: US 31 south crosses the Tennessee River into Decatur, then take the Beltline west.
• From Moulton or Trinity: Alabama 24 east has an interchange with the Beltline north of the store.
• From Hartselle: US 31 north, then the Beltline.

Expect heavier traffic on the Beltline around lunchtime and the 5 PM shift change. Late at night it is an easy, well-lit drive with turn lanes into most shopping centers.

Is There a Cook Out Near Calhoun, Alabama A&M or UAH?

Decatur’s store is the closest Cook Out for Calhoun Community College and Athens State students, while Alabama A&M and UAH students are closer to the Huntsville store on Sparkman Drive. Here is how the Tennessee Valley’s schools, hospitals and big employers line up.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Decatur, AL?

For company-wide hours, holiday patterns and drive-thru notes, see our Cook Out hours guide.

What Should I Order at Cook Out in Decatur, and What Does It Cost?

Cook Out accepts cash and cards. For the full lineup see our Cook Out menu, tray menu, milkshake menu and onion rings pages.

How Does Cook Out Compare With Decatur’s Local Favorites?

Cook Out is Decatur’s late-night value play; for a sit-down barbecue meal, the city’s own legend is Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q. They do different jobs.

• Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q: founded in Decatur in 1925 by Bob Gibson, it is famous for hickory-smoked chicken dunked in Alabama white sauce (mayonnaise, vinegar and black pepper). It has two Decatur restaurants, on Sixth Avenue and Danville Road, and closes in the evening.
• Krispy Kreme next door: shares the 1654 Beltline Road address, so a Cook Out milkshake and a box of doughnuts is a common combo.
• Beltline chains: the Beltline has a long list of national burger and chicken chains, but few serve as late as Cook Out or bundle two sides and a drink at tray prices.

Cook Out’s barbecue is North Carolina-style chopped pork, which is different from Big Bob Gibson’s smoked chicken and white sauce. Locals who want both cultures can try a Cook Out barbecue tray one night and Big Bob’s the next.

Where Are Other Cook Outs Near Decatur and Across Alabama?

Alabama had 15 open Cook Out stores on the locator in October 2026. In North Alabama they are Decatur, Huntsville (2220 Sparkman Dr NW), Florence (570 S Court St), Gadsden (303 E Meighan Blvd) and Jacksonville (402 S Pelham, near Jacksonville State). Further south are Birmingham (UAB area and Lakeshore Parkway), Tuscaloosa, Prattville, Montgomery, Auburn, Troy, Dothan, Mobile and Foley. Fort Payne and Albertville were listed as coming soon.

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