📍 Gastonia, NC • Gaston County • I-85 Corridor 2026
Cook Out Gastonia NC — All 3 Locations, Hours & Addresses (2026)
Three Cook Out restaurants in Gastonia NC — Cox Rd, Franklin Blvd, and Union Rd. Gaston County seat on I-85 between Charlotte (22 mi) and Shelby. Open until 3 AM weeknights and 4 AM weekends.
Largest city in greater Charlotte metro outside Mecklenburg County. Gaston County seat. Serves 240,000+ residents. Near CaroMont Health and Gaston College. Cookout Tray $7.99.
This page covers all 3 Cook Out locations in Gastonia NC with verified addresses, hours, and neighborhood context. Gastonia is the seat of Gaston County and the largest city in the Charlotte metro outside Mecklenburg County, sitting on I-85 between Charlotte and the SC border.
Last verified: August 2026 | Source: Yelp business listings August 2026, Gaston County records, ScrapeHero data
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Gastonia NC?
Gastonia has 3 confirmed Cook Out locations as of 2026, all in Gaston County. Gastonia (pop. ~82,000) is the seat of Gaston County and the largest city in the greater Charlotte metro outside of Mecklenburg County. It sits on I-85 approximately 22 miles west of Charlotte — making it one of the most significant Cook Out markets in the Charlotte exurban zone. All 3 locations are on the US-29 / US-74 commercial corridors, which run east-west through Gastonia connecting it to Charlotte and the Broad River foothills.
All Cook Out Gastonia NC Locations: Addresses, Hours and Neighborhoods
Gastonia’s three Cook Out locations are spread across the city’s primary east-west corridors — US-29 (Cox Road) in the north, US-74 (Franklin Blvd) in the center, and the I-85 bypass zone in the south. Together they provide full Gaston County coverage on the Charlotte-to-Shelby corridor.
1. Cox Road — North Gastonia / Charlotte Commuter Corridor — 3200 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
3200 Cox Rd serves north Gastonia on the US-29 corridor — the primary commuter route connecting Gastonia to Charlotte (22 mi east). ZIP 28054, Gaston County. Drive-thru only. The Cox Rd location captures Charlotte-to-Gastonia commuters on the US-29 corridor and serves the established north Gastonia residential neighborhoods including Armstrong, Rankin Lake, and the North Gastonia commercial strip. Also accessible from I-85 Exit 13 (Cox Rd/US-29).
Gaston County (pop. ~240,000) is one of the largest counties in the greater Charlotte metro by population and has historically been one of the nation’s leading textile manufacturing centers. The county’s strong working-class tradition and late-night shift worker population make Cook Out’s extended hours particularly valuable on the Cox Rd and Franklin Blvd corridors.
2. Franklin Boulevard — Central Gastonia / US-74 — 2100 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
2100 E Franklin Blvd (US-74) is on Gastonia’s primary east-west commercial corridor, connecting the city center to the I-85 interchange and beyond to Shelby (25 mi west) and Charlotte (22 mi east via US-74). ZIP 28054. Drive-thru only. Serves central Gastonia, the Gaston County Government Center area, and Gaston College (2,500+ students on the Dallas campus, 5 mi east on US-321). Also serves the Franklin Blvd commercial strip — Gastonia’s most densely developed retail corridor.
Gastonia is the largest city in NC west of Charlotte on the I-85 corridor. The Franklin Blvd Cook Out is the highest-visibility location in the city — positioned on the busiest stretch of US-74 between Charlotte and the SC/Shelby foothills.
3. Union Road — South Gastonia / I-85 Bypass Zone — 1801 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
1801 Union Rd serves south Gastonia on the US-74 Bypass corridor near the I-85/US-74 interchange. ZIP 28054. Drive-thru only. Serves the south Gastonia residential neighborhoods, Belmont and Mount Holly commuters (5–10 mi south on US-74/NC-7), and I-85 travelers. Also convenient for Cramerton and McAdenville residents (5 mi south) who use the Union Rd commercial strip as their primary retail corridor. See Cook Out Charlotte (22 mi east on I-85) for the nearest larger Cook Out market.
What Neighborhoods Does Gastonia’s Cook Out Network Cover?
Gastonia’s three Cook Out locations divide the city into north, central, and south coverage zones — matching the city’s geographic spread along the US-29/US-74 east-west axis.
Cox Rd / North Gastonia corridor: The 3200 Cox Rd location covers north Gastonia’s established residential neighborhoods, the Rankin Lake recreation area, and I-85 Exit 13 through-traffic. Also serves Lowell (5 mi north) and Stanley (8 mi north on NC-275), which have no Cook Out of their own.
Franklin Blvd / Central Gastonia: The E Franklin Blvd location covers the heart of downtown-adjacent Gastonia, the Gaston College commuter corridor (5 mi east on US-321), and the main US-74 retail strip. Central Gastonia’s diverse workforce — healthcare (CaroMont Regional Medical Center, 0.5 mi north), manufacturing, and retail — makes this the highest-traffic Cook Out in Gaston County.
Union Rd / South Gastonia and Gaston County southern tier: The Union Rd location serves south Gastonia, the US-74 Bypass zone, and the Gaston County communities of Cramerton, McAdenville (famous for its Christmastown USA light display), Belmont, and Mount Holly — none of which have their own Cook Out.
Gaston County (pop. ~240,000) was historically the world’s most prolific producer of combed cotton yarn — the county seat of Gastonia was once called the “City of Spindles” for its 100+ textile mills. Today the county’s economy has diversified into healthcare (CaroMont Health), advanced manufacturing, and Charlotte-area residential growth. The county’s three Gastonia Cook Out locations serve this entire 240,000-person market as the only Cook Outs in Gaston County.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Gastonia NC?
All 3 Gastonia Cook Out locations keep the same late-night schedule — the latest fast-food hours in Gaston County. Whether you’re coming off a third shift at one of the county’s remaining manufacturing plants, leaving a late-night event at CaroMont Health Park (Gastonia’s baseball stadium), or heading home from Charlotte on I-85, all 3 Gastonia locations are open well past midnight every night.
All 3 Gastonia Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. All open at 10:30 AM daily. Hours verified Yelp August 2026.
| Day | Opens | Closes | All 3 Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Cox Rd, Franklin Blvd, Union Rd |
| Friday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended hours — all 3 |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended hours — all 3 |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Cox Rd, Franklin Blvd, Union Rd |
What to Order at Cook Out Gastonia
Gastonia’s manufacturing and healthcare workforce have made the Cookout Tray ($7.99) the dominant order — the best value fast food on the I-85 corridor between Charlotte and the SC border. The NC BBQ Pork Sandwich ($4.99) resonates strongly with Gaston County’s Southern tradition, and the Double Bacon Cheeseburger ($5.49) is the most-cited single-item order in Gastonia Yelp reviews from 2025–2026.
Gastonia regulars order: Double Bacon Cheeseburger ($5.49 — Gastonia Yelp top pick) • NC BBQ Pork Sandwich ($4.99) • Cookout Tray ($7.99) • Cajun Fries ($2.49) • Chili Cheese Dog ($2.99) • Banana Pudding milkshake. The PB Fudge and Banana Pudding milkshakes are the #1 and #2 late-night shake orders at the Franklin Blvd location per Yelp 2026.
Cook Out Gastonia NC FAQs
Common questions from Gaston County residents, Charlotte commuters, and I-85 travelers about Gastonia’s three Cook Out locations.
How many Cook Out locations are in Gastonia NC?
Gastonia has 3 Cook Out locations: 3200 Cox Rd (ZIP 28054) in north Gastonia, 2100 E Franklin Blvd (ZIP 28054) on the central US-74 corridor, and 1801 Union Rd (ZIP 28054) in south Gastonia near I-85. All Gaston County.
What time does Cook Out Gastonia close?
All 3 Gastonia Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. All open at 10:30 AM daily. Hours confirmed Yelp August 2026.
Is Gastonia Cook Out between Charlotte and Shelby?
Yes. Gastonia is on US-74 / I-85 between Charlotte (22 mi east) and Shelby (25 mi west). All 3 Cook Out locations are accessible from I-85 or US-74. The Franklin Blvd and Union Rd locations are the most convenient for I-85 travelers.
What are the Cook Out Gastonia NC addresses?
The 3 Cook Out Gastonia addresses are: 3200 Cox Rd, Gastonia NC 28054 (north) • 2100 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia NC 28054 (central) • 1801 Union Rd, Gastonia NC 28054 (south). All Gaston County.
Is there a Cook Out near Gaston College?
Yes. The Cook Out at 2100 E Franklin Blvd is approximately 5 miles west of Gaston College’s main Dallas campus (2,500+ students) on US-321. The Franklin Blvd location is the most convenient Cook Out for Gaston College students commuting on US-321/US-74.
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