📍 Durham, North Carolina • 5 Stores in Durham • 17 Within 22 Miles • 2026
Cook Out Durham NC — 5 Locations, Addresses & Late-Night Hours (2026)
Durham has five Cook Outs: Shannon Rd and Hillsborough Rd on the west side, N Roxboro St in north Durham, S Miami Blvd in southeast Durham and Allendown Dr near Research Triangle Park.
Most Cook Outs open 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM (4 AM Fri–Sat); hours vary by store. Cookout Tray about $7.39–$7.99. Chapel Hill’s store is about 8 miles away.
This guide lists all five Cook Outs in Durham, from the Hillsborough Rd store near Duke University Hospital to the Allendown Dr store that Cook Out labels RTP, plus the 12 nearest stores in Chapel Hill, Creedmoor, Mebane, Raleigh, Cary, Apex and Wake Forest. Addresses come from Cook Out’s own store locator, with one-tap directions, the closest store to each neighborhood and campus, typical late-night hours and what to order.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), Duke Health, Discover Durham
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Durham, NC?
Durham has 5 Cook Outs: 3119 Shannon Rd, 3624 Hillsborough Rd, 4245 N Roxboro St, 1540 S Miami Blvd and 2103 Allendown Dr. All five are between about 3.4 and 6.3 miles from downtown, according to the Cook Out store locator in October 2026. Within about 22 miles there are 12 more, for 17 in all.
West Durham and Duke are covered by Hillsborough Rd and Shannon Rd. North Durham’s store is on N Roxboro St, just north of Duke Regional Hospital. Southeast Durham and Research Triangle Park use S Miami Blvd and Allendown Dr. Chapel Hill’s store at 450 S Elliott Rd is the closest outside the city, about 8 miles away.
Older pages listed Durham stores at 4700 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, 5410 NC-55, 2502 Guess Rd, 3710 Fayetteville St and 4600 Hillsborough Rd. None of those addresses appear on Cook Out’s current locator. The real Hillsborough Rd store is at 3624 Hillsborough Rd, and there is no Cook Out on Guess Rd or Fayetteville St today.
- Duke West Campus, Duke University Hospital, west Durham: 3624 Hillsborough Rd
- Southwest Durham, US 15-501, Hope Valley: 3119 Shannon Rd
- North Durham, Duke Regional Hospital, Bahama side: 4245 N Roxboro St
- East and southeast Durham, Brier Creek side: 1540 S Miami Blvd
- RTP, Southpoint, south Durham: 2103 Allendown Dr
Every Cook Out in Durham: Addresses & Directions
Durham’s five stores are listed first, followed by the 12 nearest Cook Outs in surrounding towns, grouped into the Chapel Hill–Creedmoor–Mebane ring and the Raleigh–Cary side of the Triangle. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026); tap any card for Google Maps directions. Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Durham.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 5 | Durham | I-85 • I-40 • NC-147 • US 15-501 • US-501 |
| Chapel Hill, Creedmoor & Mebane | 3 | Chapel Hill, Creedmoor, Mebane | US 15-501 • I-85 • I-40/85 |
| Raleigh, Cary, Apex & Wake Forest | 9 | Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest | I-40 • I-540 • US-1 • I-440 |
1. Durham — 5 Cook Out locations
Durham’s stores ring the city rather than sitting downtown. Two are on the west side near Duke and the US 15-501 corridor, one is on N Roxboro St (US-501) in north Durham, and two cover the southeast and south toward Research Triangle Park.
Cook Out Durham – Shannon Rd
3119 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707
3.4 mi; southwest Durham near the US 15-501 and University Dr area
Cook Out Durham – Hillsborough Rd
3624 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27707
3.8 mi; west Durham, about 1.5 mi from Duke University Hospital
Cook Out Durham – N Roxboro St
4245 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27705
4.2 mi; north Durham, under a mile north of Duke Regional Hospital
Cook Out Durham – S Miami Blvd
1540 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
4.4 mi; on South Miami Blvd in southeast Durham, north of RTP
Cook Out Durham – Allendown Dr (RTP)
2103 Allendown Drive, Durham, NC 27713
6.3 mi; south Durham near NC-54, listed by Cook Out as RTP
2. Chapel Hill, Creedmoor & Mebane — 3 Cook Out locations
Three nearby towns each have one Cook Out: Chapel Hill to the southwest, Creedmoor to the northeast up I-85 in Granville County, and Mebane to the west on I-40/85 in Alamance County.
Cook Out Chapel Hill
450 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
8.1 mi; on South Elliott Rd near Fordham Blvd (US 15-501)
Cook Out Creedmoor
2538 Telecom Dr, Creedmoor, NC 27522
14.5 mi; in Creedmoor, southern Granville County
Cook Out Mebane
1255 Mebane Oaks Rd, Mebane, NC 27302
21.5 mi; on Mebane Oaks Rd near I-40/85 exit 154
3. Raleigh, Cary, Apex & Wake Forest — 9 Cook Out locations
Across the Wake County line, nine Cook Outs sit 15 to 22 miles from downtown Durham. The north Raleigh stores on Strickland Rd and Falls of Neuse Rd are the closest, reached by I-540 from RTP.
Cook Out Raleigh – Strickland Rd
9500 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
15.0 mi; north Raleigh by Six Forks Station shopping center
Cook Out Raleigh – Falls of Neuse Rd
6505 Falls Of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
17.6 mi; north Raleigh between I-440 and I-540
Cook Out Cary – Walnut St
1607 Walnut St., Cary, NC 27511
17.8 mi; on Walnut St in east Cary
Cook Out Raleigh – Western Blvd
3930 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606
18.3 mi; west Raleigh near NC State and I-440
Cook Out Apex
1001 E Williams St., Apex, NC 27502
18.8 mi; on East Williams St (NC-55) in Apex
Cook Out Wake Forest
11690 Northpark Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
19.9 mi; on Northpark Dr off the US-1 corridor
Cook Out Raleigh – Capital Blvd
3244 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604
20.9 mi; on Capital Blvd (US-1) north of I-440
Cook Out Raleigh – New Bern Ave
1201 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
21.3 mi; east of downtown Raleigh
Cook Out Raleigh – S Wilmington St
3222 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
22.4 mi; south Raleigh, just south of I-40
Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me in Durham?
Duke and west Durham should use Hillsborough Rd or Shannon Rd; north Durham uses N Roxboro St; east Durham uses S Miami Blvd; RTP and Southpoint use Allendown Dr. Downtown sits roughly in the middle, 3 to 4 miles from four of the five stores.
| If you are in… | Closest Cook Out | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Duke West Campus, Duke University Hospital, VA Medical Center | 3624 Hillsborough Rd | Erwin Rd or Fulton St to Hillsborough Rd |
| Duke East Campus, Ninth St, Trinity Park | 3624 Hillsborough Rd | Hillsborough Rd west |
| Downtown, American Tobacco Campus, Durham Bulls Athletic Park | Shannon Rd or Hillsborough Rd | NC-147 west or Hillsborough Rd |
| NC Central University, Durham Tech | 3119 Shannon Rd or 1540 S Miami Blvd | NC-147 west or east |
| Hope Valley, US 15-501, Duke Forest | 3119 Shannon Rd | US 15-501 / University Dr |
| Woodcroft, NC-751 south | 2103 Allendown Dr | NC-54 east |
| North Durham, Duke Regional Hospital, Northgate area | 4245 N Roxboro St | N Roxboro St (US-501) north |
| Bahama, Treyburn, Falls Lake side | 4245 N Roxboro St or Creedmoor | US-501 south, or east toward Creedmoor |
| East Durham, Miami Blvd, Brier Creek edge | 1540 S Miami Blvd | Miami Blvd south |
| Research Triangle Park | 2103 Allendown Dr or 1540 S Miami Blvd | NC-54 or Miami Blvd |
| The Streets at Southpoint, Fayetteville Rd south | 2103 Allendown Dr | NC-54 east |
| Chapel Hill, Carrboro, UNC | Chapel Hill, 450 S Elliott Rd | US 15-501 south |
| Hillsborough, Mebane | Mebane, 1255 Mebane Oaks Rd | I-40/85 west to exit 154 |
Routes are general guidance based on the store coordinates in Cook Out’s locator. Traffic on the Durham Freeway (NC-147), I-40 and US 15-501 at rush hour can make the farther store faster.
How Did Cook Out Become a Durham Late-Night Staple?
Cook Out is a North Carolina chain founded in Greensboro in 1989, and Durham is one of its core Triangle markets with five stores. Exact opening dates for the Durham stores have not been published, so this section sticks to facts we can verify.
1989: Morris Reaves opens the first Cook Out in Greensboro, about 50 miles west of Durham on I-40/85.
Growth across the Triangle: The chain spreads east into Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh, placing stores near hospitals, universities and commuter roads rather than downtown cores.
October 2026: The Cook Out store locator lists 5 Durham stores, 1 in Chapel Hill, 6 with Raleigh addresses and 144 open Cook Outs across North Carolina.
Durham’s mix explains why the chain does well here: two large hospital systems with round-the-clock shifts (Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital, plus the Durham VA Medical Center), two universities in Duke and North Carolina Central, Durham Tech, and the shift workers and commuters of Research Triangle Park.
Some older pages said Durham stores had indoor seating or stayed open until 4:30 AM. We could not verify those claims for every store, so this guide uses typical chain hours and recommends checking each store’s listing before a very late trip.
How Do I Get to Cook Out From I-85, I-40 and the Durham Freeway?
Use I-85 for Hillsborough Rd and N Roxboro St, I-40 and NC-54 for Allendown Dr, the Durham Freeway (NC-147) for Miami Blvd, and US 15-501 for Shannon Rd. Here is how each store fits the highway network.
- I-85 through north Durham: Exit at Roxboro St and head north on US-501 for 4245 N Roxboro St. Farther west, Hillsborough Rd parallels I-85 toward the 3624 Hillsborough Rd store.
- US 15-501 from Chapel Hill: Head north toward Durham and use University Dr for the Shannon Rd store in southwest Durham.
- NC-147 (Durham Freeway): Connects downtown with RTP and links to Miami Blvd for the southeast Durham store.
- I-40 between Chapel Hill and Raleigh: Exit at NC-54 or NC-55 for the Allendown Dr store in south Durham, the closest Cook Out to the interstate in the RTP area.
- I-885: The East End Connector links NC-147 with US-70 and I-85 on Durham’s east side, handy for reaching Miami Blvd from north Durham.
- I-40/85 west toward Greensboro: The first Cook Out heading west is in Mebane at exit 154, Mebane Oaks Rd.
Our Cook Out locations finder helps with longer trips across the state.
Is There a Cook Out Near Duke University?
Yes. 3624 Hillsborough Rd is about 1.5 miles from Duke University Hospital and Duke’s West Campus, and Shannon Rd is about 2.5 miles from Duke Chapel. Durham’s other campuses and hospitals each have a store within a few miles.
Duke University West Campus, the hospital and the Ninth St area are closest to Hillsborough Rd. Shannon Rd is the alternative from the south side of campus and Duke Forest.
North Carolina Central University NCCU on Fayetteville St is about 3 to 4 miles from both Shannon Rd and S Miami Blvd, reached by the Durham Freeway.
Durham Technical Community College The main Lawson St campus near NCCU is in the same position, with Shannon Rd and Miami Blvd the closest choices.
Duke Regional Hospital The N Roxboro St store is under a mile north of Duke Regional Hospital at 3643 N Roxboro St, an easy stop after a shift.
Research Triangle Park RTP workers on late or overnight shifts can use Allendown Dr off NC-54 or Miami Blvd north of the park.
Game nights After Duke games at Cameron Indoor or Wallace Wade, Hillsborough Rd is the nearest store; after Durham Bulls games downtown, Shannon Rd or Hillsborough Rd are both short drives.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Durham?
Most Cook Outs open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday–Thursday and 4 AM Friday–Saturday. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays, in bad weather or when a store is short-staffed, so check the listing before a very late run.
| Day | Typical open | Typical close |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday–Thursday | 10:30 AM | about 3:00 AM |
| Friday–Saturday | 10:30 AM | about 4:00 AM |
| Holidays | Varies | Some stores close on Thanksgiving and Christmas |
With five stores spread around the city, there is usually a Cook Out within 10 minutes of anywhere in Durham late at night. Cook Out does not serve breakfast; the first orders go in at 10:30 AM. See our Cook Out hours guide for holiday details.
Cook Out Durham Menu and Prices (2026)
The best value is the Cookout Tray, about $7.39–$7.99 for an entree, two sides and a drink. Prices vary slightly by store and change over time, so treat these as typical ranges.
Durham stores serve the full chain menu: charbroiled burgers, hot dogs, chicken, North Carolina-style chopped barbecue, quesadillas, wraps and more than 40 milkshake flavors.
- Cookout Tray: about $7.39–$7.99
- Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
- Milkshakes: about $3.99, 40+ flavors
- Tray sides: hushpuppies, fries, onion rings, chili cheese fries, slaw, bacon wrap and more
Drive-thru and walk-up windows are standard, and cash and cards are accepted. Browse the full Cook Out menu, the tray menu, the milkshake menu and the sides menu.
How Does Cook Out Compare to Durham Favorites?
Cook Out wins on price and late hours; Durham’s local spots win on barbecue, craft burgers and atmosphere. Plenty of Durham residents eat at both, depending on the hour.
| Spot | Known for | When it beats Cook Out |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Out (5 Durham stores) | $7–$8 trays, 40+ shakes, open until 3–4 AM | Late at night and on a budget |
| Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue | Long-running Durham barbecue and Southern plates | A sit-down barbecue dinner |
| Bull City Burger and Brewery, downtown | Local-beef burgers and house beer | A downtown burger with a beer |
| Dame’s Chicken & Waffles, downtown | Chicken and waffles | Weekend brunch |
| Bojangles | Biscuits and fried chicken | Breakfast, when Cook Out is closed |
Cook Out’s chopped barbecue sandwich and hushpuppies are a quick nod to North Carolina barbecue, but Durham’s sit-down spots are better for a full plate. Cook Out stands out for the tray value and milkshake list, and for being open long after downtown kitchens close.
More Cook Out Guides Near Durham
Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Cary and the Burlington area all have their own guides. Each lists that area’s stores with directions.
Cook Out Chapel Hill 450 S Elliott Rd, about 8 miles southwest.
Cook Out Raleigh Seven stores in and around Raleigh, the closest about 15 miles east.
Cook Out Cary 1607 Walnut St, about 18 miles southeast.
Cook Out Burlington Alamance County stores, including Mebane at exit 154.
Cook Out Roxboro North on US-501 in Person County.
Cook Out Oxford Northeast on I-85 in Granville County.
Cook Out North Carolina All 144 open North Carolina stores by region.
Cook Out Durham FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Durham, NC?
Five: 3119 Shannon Rd and 3624 Hillsborough Rd (both 27707), 4245 N Roxboro St (27705), 1540 S Miami Blvd (27703) and 2103 Allendown Dr (27713). The count and addresses come from the Cook Out store locator in October 2026. The nearest store outside Durham is 450 S Elliott Rd in Chapel Hill.
Which Cook Out is closest to Duke University?
3624 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27707, about 1.5 miles from Duke University Hospital and West Campus. From the south side of campus and Duke Forest, 3119 Shannon Rd is about 2.5 miles from Duke Chapel. Both get busy after games at Cameron Indoor and Wallace Wade.
Is there a Cook Out near Research Triangle Park?
Yes. 2103 Allendown Dr, Durham, NC 27713, is the store Cook Out labels RTP, in south Durham near NC-54. 1540 S Miami Blvd, north of the park, is the other option. Both are a short drive from I-40 and the Durham Freeway.
Is there a Cook Out on Guess Rd or Fayetteville St in Durham?
No. Older lists showed stores at 2502 Guess Rd and 3710 Fayetteville St, but Cook Out’s current locator has no store on either road. North Durham drivers use 4245 N Roxboro St; the NCCU area is closest to Shannon Rd or S Miami Blvd.
What time does Cook Out close in Durham?
Most Cook Outs close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM Friday and Saturday, opening at 10:30 AM every day. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays, so check the specific Durham store before a very late trip.
Is there a Cook Out near Duke Regional Hospital?
Yes. 4245 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27705, is under a mile north of Duke Regional Hospital at 3643 N Roxboro St. It is the only Cook Out in north Durham and a common stop for night-shift staff and visitors.
Which Cook Out is closest to NC Central University?
NCCU on Fayetteville St is about 3 to 4 miles from both 3119 Shannon Rd and 1540 S Miami Blvd. Use the Durham Freeway (NC-147) west for Shannon Rd or east for Miami Blvd, depending on which way you are heading after.
How much is a Cookout Tray in Durham?
A Cookout Tray is about $7.39 to $7.99 for an entree, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray starts around $5.29, and milkshakes are about $3.99. Prices vary slightly between the five Durham stores, so expect a few cents’ difference.
Find the Closest Cook Out in Durham
Use Hillsborough Rd near Duke, Shannon Rd in southwest Durham, N Roxboro St in north Durham and Miami Blvd or Allendown Dr for RTP. Hours vary by store, so check before a very late run.