Cook Out Elizabeth City NC — Location, Hours & Prices (2026)

How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Elizabeth City?

Elizabeth City has one Cook Out: 912 W Ehringhaus St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. It is the only Cook Out in Pasquotank County and the only one within about 30 miles, according to the Cook Out store locator (October 2026).

Some older web pages list two Elizabeth City stores, on Ehringhaus St at a different street number and on Halstead Blvd. Those addresses do not appear in Cook Out’s current locator. The W Ehringhaus St store is the one to use, about a mile west of downtown and the Pasquotank River waterfront.

Because the Albemarle region is spread out, this single store serves a wide area: Camden, Currituck, Perquimans and Chowan counties all rely on it or on Hampton Roads. The next-closest Cook Out stores are in Virginia, starting with 1328 Battlefield Blvd N in Chesapeake, about 32 miles north. Like most Cook Out locations, the Elizabeth City store typically opens at 10:30 AM and serves until about 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store.

Where Is the Cook Out in Elizabeth City, and What Are the Closest Others?

The Elizabeth City Cook Out is at 912 W Ehringhaus St. The closest other stores are three in South Hampton Roads: Chesapeake’s Battlefield Blvd and Virginia Beach’s Indian River Rd and General Booth Blvd. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026). Tap any card for Google Maps directions. Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Elizabeth City, so expect longer drives.

Why Does Elizabeth City Have Only One Cook Out?

Elizabeth City is a small regional hub in a rural corner of North Carolina, and one Cook Out serves the whole surrounding area. Cook Out tends to build in larger metro areas and along busy highway corridors, and most of its eastern North Carolina stores are farther south and west.

For many families in Camden County and northern Currituck County, the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach stores are a realistic alternative because daily commutes into Hampton Roads are common. For Hertford, Edenton and points west and south, the Elizabeth City store is usually the closest Cook Out by a wide margin.

Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me in the Albemarle Region?

For Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County and most of the Albemarle region, the W Ehringhaus St store is the closest Cook Out. Only the northern edge of Camden and Currituck counties, close to the Virginia line, may be nearer to Chesapeake.

Distances in this region are long, and two-lane roads with farm traffic can slow you down. If you are coming from Edenton or Hertford late at night, check that the store is open before you leave.

How Do I Get to the Elizabeth City Cook Out From US 17 or US 158?

From US 17 (Hughes Blvd), head toward downtown and work over to W Ehringhaus St; the Cook Out is on that street on the west side of town. From Camden or the Outer Banks, take US 158 west over the Pasquotank River into Elizabeth City and work over to Ehringhaus St.

• US 17: the main north-south route. North, it runs past the Dismal Swamp Canal through South Mills into Chesapeake. South, it heads to Hertford, Edenton, Williamston and eventually New Bern. Through Elizabeth City it follows Hughes Blvd.
• US 158: the main east-west route. East, it crosses the Pasquotank River to Camden, then continues through Currituck County to Barco and over the Wright Memorial Bridge to Kitty Hawk and the Outer Banks, where it becomes the Croatan Highway.
• NC-168 and NC-34: both branch north off US 158 in Camden and Currituck counties and lead into Chesapeake. NC-168 is the usual route to the Battlefield Blvd store.
• Weeksville Rd: leads south and east past Elizabeth City State University toward the Coast Guard base and Weeksville.

Beach traffic is the big variable. On summer Saturdays, US 158 and NC-168 fill with Outer Banks rental traffic. Travelers heading to or from the beach can stop at the Elizabeth City store, though it is a detour off the most direct route from Hampton Roads.

Is There a Cook Out Near ECSU or the Coast Guard Base?

Yes. The W Ehringhaus St store is the closest Cook Out to Elizabeth City State University, College of The Albemarle and Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City. It is a short drive from each, making it a common late-night stop for students, shift workers and service members.

On ECSU home football and basketball weekends, and when students return in August, expect longer lines in the evening. The drive-thru moves fast, but the queue can spill toward the street.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Elizabeth City?

Northeastern North Carolina is exposed to hurricanes and nor’easters, and stores may close early when storms approach. Because the next Cook Out is more than 30 miles away, a quick check of current hours can save a long drive. For more on holiday schedules, see the Cook Out hours guide.

What Should I Order at Cook Out in Elizabeth City, and How Much Does It Cost?

The menu is the same chain-wide, so the full Cook Out menu applies in Elizabeth City. See the tray menu for every combination, the milkshake menu for flavors and the drinks menu for Cheerwine and sweet tea.

• Feeding a crew: for a group or a family heading to the beach, order several trays rather than a la carte items; it is usually cheaper.
• Check the bag: on busy nights, confirm sides and sauces before driving off, since a return trip can be long for out-of-town customers.
• Payment: Cook Out accepts cash and cards.
• Seating: plan on drive-thru or walk-up service; most Cook Out stores do not have a full dining room.

How Does Cook Out Compare to Elizabeth City’s Local Food?

Cook Out is the budget, late-night choice. Elizabeth City’s local restaurants are where you go for seafood, barbecue and a sit-down meal on the river. Most locals use both.

Cook Out’s strength is consistency: the same tray deal, the same 40-plus shake flavors and late hours, whether you are in Elizabeth City or in Hampton Roads.

Where Are the Other Cook Out Guides Near Elizabeth City?

The nearest Cook Out guides are Virginia’s, for Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, and North Carolina’s eastern cities to the south and west. Use the state guides to plan a road trip.

If you are planning a trip through eastern North Carolina, the store finder shows which Cook Out stores line up along your route.

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