📍 Fayetteville, North Carolina • 4 Stores in Town • Fort Bragg • 2026
Cook Out Fayetteville NC — 4 Locations Near Fort Bragg (2026)
Fayetteville has four Cook Out restaurants: 2921 Owen Dr., 3745 Ramsey St., 1909 Skibo Rd. near Cross Creek Mall, and 6903 Cliffdale Rd. on the west side. Spring Lake, on the edge of Fort Bragg, has a fifth store about 10 miles north.
Most Cook Outs open 10:30 AM and serve until about 3 AM, 4 AM Fri–Sat. Cookout Tray about $7.39–$7.99.
This guide covers all four Cook Out restaurants in Fayetteville and the closest stores in Spring Lake, Raeford and Dunn. It explains which store is closest to each part of Cumberland County and Fort Bragg, how to reach them from I-95 and I-295, when they close and what to order.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), The Fayetteville Observer via AOL (April 2024), WhatNow (May 2025)
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Fayetteville, NC?
Fayetteville has four Cook Outs: 2921 Owen Dr. (28306), 3745 Ramsey St. (28311), 1909 Skibo Rd. (28314) and 6903 Cliffdale Rd. (28314). Those are the four Fayetteville addresses on Cook Out’s store locator as of October 2026, and no new store is listed as coming soon within 30 miles.
The newest of the four is on Skibo Road. It took over the former Boston Market building in the Cross Pointe Center, across Morganton Road from Cross Creek Mall. Plans for the conversion were filed with the city in 2024, and the store was listed as coming soon in 2025. It is open on the locator today.
Older pages also mention planned Cook Outs on Raeford Road and in Hope Mills. Neither is on Cook Out’s locator, so do not count on them. For Fort Bragg, the closest store is usually Spring Lake, on Lillington Highway.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville stores | 4 (Owen Dr., Ramsey St., Skibo Rd., Cliffdale Rd.) |
| Closest to Fort Bragg | Spring Lake, 406 Lillington Hwy., about 9.8 miles from downtown |
| More stores within 25 miles | 3 (Spring Lake, Raeford, Dunn) |
| Coming soon nearby | None listed within 30 miles |
| Open Cook Outs in North Carolina | 144 |
Where Are the Cook Out Locations in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville’s four Cook Outs cover the south side (Owen Drive), the north side (Ramsey Street), the Cross Creek Mall area (Skibo Road) and the west side (Cliffdale Road). Spring Lake, Raeford and Dunn are within about 23 miles. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator, October 2026. Distances are measured from downtown Fayetteville.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Fayetteville | 4 | Fayetteville | I-95 • I-295 • Owen Dr. • Ramsey St. • Skibo Rd. • Cliffdale Rd. |
| Spring Lake, Raeford & Dunn | 3 | Spring Lake, Raeford, Dunn | NC-210 • NC-24/87 • US-401 • I-95 |
1. Inside Fayetteville — 4 Cook Out locations
The four stores are spread out in a rough ring around the city. Owen Drive is about 2.4 miles from downtown on the south side. Ramsey Street is about 4.3 miles north. Skibo Road, by Cross Creek Mall, is about 5 miles west. Cliffdale Road is the farthest out, about 7.6 miles west, in the suburbs between the city and Fort Bragg.
Cook Out Fayetteville – Owen Dr.
2921 Owen Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28306
On Owen Drive in south-central Fayetteville
Cook Out Fayetteville – Ramsey St.
3745 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28311
On Ramsey Street in north Fayetteville, south of Methodist University
Cook Out Fayetteville – Skibo Rd.
1909 Skibo Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314
Former Boston Market site, across Morganton Rd. from Cross Creek Mall
Cook Out Fayetteville – Cliffdale Rd.
6903 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314
On Cliffdale Road in west Fayetteville
2. Spring Lake, Raeford & Dunn — 3 Cook Out locations
Spring Lake borders Fort Bragg to the north of Fayetteville. Raeford is west in Hoke County, and Dunn is northeast on I-95 in Harnett County. Lumberton, about 29 miles south on I-95, is the next store beyond these.
Cook Out Spring Lake
406 Lillington Hwy, Spring Lake, NC 28390
About 9.8 miles north on Lillington Hwy., next to Fort Bragg
Cook Out Raeford
114 Fayetteville Road, Raeford, NC 28376
About 20.7 miles west on Fayetteville Road in Hoke County
Cook Out Dunn
1723 W Cumberland St., Dunn, NC 28334
About 23 miles northeast on West Cumberland Street near I-95
Which Fayetteville Cook Out Is Closest to Me?
South Fayetteville and Hope Mills are closest to Owen Drive. North Fayetteville is closest to Ramsey Street. The mall area and Haymount lean to Skibo Road, and the western suburbs lean to Cliffdale Road. Traffic on Skibo, Raeford and Bragg can change the answer at rush hour.
| If you are in… | Closest Cook Out | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown, Hay Street | 2921 Owen Dr. or 1909 Skibo Rd. | Owen Dr. south, or Morganton Rd. west |
| Cape Fear Valley Medical Center area | 2921 Owen Dr. | Owen Drive |
| Hope Mills, south Cumberland County | 2921 Owen Dr. | North toward Owen Dr. |
| North Fayetteville, Methodist University | 3745 Ramsey St. | Ramsey Street |
| Fayetteville State University, Murchison Rd. | 3745 Ramsey St. | North to Ramsey St. |
| Cross Creek Mall, Haymount, Morganton Rd. | 1909 Skibo Rd. | Skibo Rd. at Morganton Rd. |
| West Fayetteville, Cliffdale and Raeford Rd. suburbs | 6903 Cliffdale Rd. | Cliffdale Road |
| Fort Bragg (north and main post) | 406 Lillington Hwy., Spring Lake | Bragg Blvd. / NC-210 |
| Raeford, Hoke County | 114 Fayetteville Rd., Raeford | US-401 west |
| Linden, Wade, Godwin, I-95 north | 1723 W. Cumberland St., Dunn | I-95 north |
Which Cook Out Is Closest to Fort Bragg?
For most of Fort Bragg, the closest Cook Out is in Spring Lake at 406 Lillington Hwy. Soldiers living on the Fayetteville side of post often find Skibo Road or Cliffdale Road closer. The installation is huge, so the right store depends on which gate you use and where you live.
Spring Lake sits along the north side of the post and is the go-to stop for soldiers coming off duty late at night. The Skibo Road store, by Cross Creek Mall, is a short drive for families in the neighborhoods between the mall and post. Cliffdale Road serves the large western suburbs where many military families live.
Spring Lake (406 Lillington Hwy.). Closest for the north side of Fort Bragg and Spring Lake housing.
Skibo Road (1909 Skibo Rd.). Closest for the Cross Creek Mall area and Bragg Boulevard neighborhoods.
Cliffdale Road (6903 Cliffdale Rd.). Closest for the western suburbs between Fayetteville and the post.
Womack Army Medical Center. The Army hospital is on Fort Bragg. Night-shift staff are usually closest to Spring Lake or Skibo Road.
Airborne & Special Operations Museum. The museum is downtown on Hay Street. Owen Drive and Skibo Road are the nearest stores.
Visiting for graduation or a PCS move? Most Cook Outs serve until about 3 AM, 4 AM on weekends, which helps when you arrive late off I-95.
Is There a Cook Out Near I-95 in Fayetteville?
I-95 runs along Fayetteville’s east side. The city stores are a few miles off the interstate; Dunn, about 23 miles north, has a Cook Out right by I-95, and Lumberton, about 29 miles south, is the next stop toward South Carolina.
From I-95 or I-295 (the Fayetteville Outer Loop), the Ramsey Street store is the easier stop on the north side of town, and Owen Drive is the closer option on the south side. Skibo Road and Cliffdale Road are on the west side, closer to Fort Bragg than to the interstate.
| Road | Best Cook Out | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| I-95 northbound | Owen Dr. or Dunn | Owen Dr. if you want to stop in town; Dunn if you want to stay on I-95 |
| I-95 southbound | Dunn, then Ramsey St. or Owen Dr. | Lumberton is next after Fayetteville |
| I-295 (Outer Loop) | 3745 Ramsey St. or 6903 Cliffdale Rd. | Pick by which side of the loop you are on |
| Bragg Blvd. (NC-24/87) | 1909 Skibo Rd. or Spring Lake | Spring Lake for post, Skibo for the mall area |
| Raeford Rd. (west) | 6903 Cliffdale Rd. or Raeford | Raeford store is out in Hoke County |
| Ramsey St. (north) | 3745 Ramsey St. | Store is right on the road |
Which Cook Out Is Near Fayetteville State, Methodist and Cape Fear Valley?
Methodist University and Fayetteville State University students are closest to Ramsey Street. Staff at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center are closest to Owen Drive.
Methodist University. Methodist is on Ramsey Street in north Fayetteville. The Ramsey Street Cook Out is a short drive south.
Fayetteville State University. FSU is on Murchison Road north of downtown. Ramsey Street is usually the nearest Cook Out.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The region’s main hospital is on Owen Drive. The Owen Drive Cook Out is down the same road.
Cross Creek Mall. The Skibo Road store is directly across Morganton Road from the mall.
Downtown and Hay Street. After a night downtown, Owen Drive is the closest late-night stop.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Fayetteville?
Most Cook Outs open at 10:30 AM and stay open until about 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and about 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store, so check the listing or call before a late drive.
| Day | Typical hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – about 3:00 AM | Drive-thru and walk-up window |
| Monday – Thursday | 10:30 AM – about 3:00 AM | Late-night is the busiest stretch on weekends, not weeknights |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – about 4:00 AM | Extended weekend close at most stores |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – about 4:00 AM | Expect lines after midnight |
| Holidays | Varies | Many stores close or shorten hours on major holidays; call ahead |
Most Cook Outs have no indoor dining room; you order at the drive-thru or walk-up window. Paydays, weekends and the hours after downtown closes can bring long lines, especially at the stores closest to Fort Bragg.
Cook Out accepts cash and cards. For holiday closings, see the Cook Out hours guide.
What Should I Order at Cook Out in Fayetteville?
Start with a Cookout Tray: one entree, two sides and a drink for about $7.39–$7.99. Add a milkshake for about $3.99. The menu is the same at all four Fayetteville stores, though prices can vary slightly by location.
Entrees include burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, quesadillas, wraps and Eastern-style chopped barbecue. Sides include fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, cheese bites, chicken nuggets, slaw and chili cheese fries. There are more than 40 milkshake flavors.
- Cookout Tray (entree + 2 sides + drink): about $7.39–$7.99
- Jr. Cookout Tray: from about $5.29
- Milkshakes (40+ flavors): about $3.99
- Big Double burger, Cook Out Style (chili, slaw, onions, mustard): a menu staple
- Cheerwine and Cheerwine floats: on the drink and shake menu at most stores
See the full Cook Out menu with prices, the tray menu, milkshake flavors and the secret menu.
How Does Cook Out Compare to Fayetteville’s Other Late-Night Options?
Fayetteville has plenty of fast food along Bragg Boulevard, Skibo Road and Raeford Road, but Cook Out stands out for price and hours: a full tray for under $8, served until 3 or 4 AM.
Eastern North Carolina is barbecue country, and Cook Out’s chopped barbecue sandwich and tray are a cheap way to get a taste of it late at night. The Cook Out Style burger, with chili, slaw, onions and mustard, is a Carolina classic that you will not find at national chains.
| Craving | Cook Out pick | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina-style burger | Big Double, Cook Out Style | Chili, slaw, onions and mustard |
| Barbecue | BBQ sandwich or BBQ tray | Chopped pork with slaw |
| Feeding a group | Several trays | Entree, two sides and drink each |
| Dessert | Milkshake or Cheerwine float | 40+ flavors, about $3.99 |
Where Are More Cook Out Guides Near Fayetteville?
Dunn, Lumberton, Sanford and Laurinburg all have their own guides, each within about an hour of Fayetteville.
Dunn. Cook Out Dunn guide: West Cumberland Street near I-95.
Lumberton. Cook Out Lumberton guide: North Roberts Avenue, about 29 miles south.
Sanford. Cook Out Sanford guide: north on US-421 / US-1.
Laurinburg. Cook Out Laurinburg guide: southwest in Scotland County.
Goldsboro. Cook Out Goldsboro guide: near Seymour Johnson AFB.
Raleigh. Cook Out Raleigh guide: the Triangle, about an hour north.
All locations. Cook Out locations finder and the North Carolina guide.
Cook Out Fayetteville FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Fayetteville, NC?
Fayetteville has four Cook Outs, according to Cook Out’s store locator in October 2026: 2921 Owen Dr. (28306), 3745 Ramsey St. (28311), 1909 Skibo Rd. (28314) and 6903 Cliffdale Rd. (28314). Spring Lake, Raeford and Dunn have the next closest stores. Planned stores on Raeford Road and in Hope Mills mentioned by older sites are not on the locator.
What is the closest Cook Out to Fort Bragg?
For most of Fort Bragg, the closest Cook Out is 406 Lillington Hwy., Spring Lake, NC 28390, on the north side of post. If you live in the Cross Creek Mall area or the western suburbs, 1909 Skibo Rd. or 6903 Cliffdale Rd. in Fayetteville may be closer. Check your map app from your gate.
When did the Skibo Road Cook Out open?
The Skibo Road store took over the former Boston Market at 1909 Skibo Rd., in the Cross Pointe Center across Morganton Road from Cross Creek Mall. Plans were filed with the city in March 2024, and Cook Out listed it as coming soon in May 2025. It is open on Cook Out’s locator as of October 2026.
What time does Cook Out close in Fayetteville?
Most Cook Outs, including the Fayetteville stores, open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays, so check the store listing or call before heading out late.
Is there a Cook Out in Hope Mills?
No. Hope Mills has no Cook Out on the store locator as of October 2026. The closest store for most of Hope Mills is 2921 Owen Dr. in south-central Fayetteville. From the western edge of Hope Mills, 6903 Cliffdale Rd. can be a similar drive.
Which Fayetteville Cook Out is closest to I-95?
None of the four Fayetteville stores is right at an I-95 exit. Owen Drive is the nearest on the south side of town and Ramsey Street on the north side. If you want to stay on the interstate, the Dunn store on West Cumberland Street is about 23 miles north, and Lumberton is about 29 miles south.
How much is a Cookout Tray in Fayetteville?
A Cookout Tray costs about $7.39 to $7.99 and includes one entree, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray starts around $5.29, and milkshakes are about $3.99 in more than 40 flavors. Prices can vary a little between the four Fayetteville stores and change over time.
Is there a Cook Out near Fayetteville State or Methodist University?
Yes. The Ramsey Street store at 3745 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28311, is the closest Cook Out for Methodist University, which is farther north on Ramsey Street, and is usually the nearest for Fayetteville State University students on Murchison Road as well.
Find the Closest Cook Out in Fayetteville
Fayetteville has four Cook Outs, and Spring Lake serves Fort Bragg. Check hours before a late run, and use the directory for directions.