Cook Out Greensboro NC — 7 Locations, Addresses & Hours (2026)

How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Greensboro?

There are 7 Cook Out restaurants inside Greensboro city limits: 1041 Summit Ave, 2601 Randleman Rd, 2411 Battleground Ave, 3309 Battleground Ave, 3804 W Gate City Blvd, 4801 W Market St and 5406 Sapp Rd. That is one of the densest clusters of Cook Outs anywhere, which makes sense — Greensboro is where the chain started.

Cook Out was founded in 1989 by Morris Reaves, and the first restaurant opened on Randleman Road in south Greensboro. Today the Randleman Rd store at 2601 Randleman Rd still serves that side of town, while newer stores cover northeast Greensboro near NC A&T, the Battleground Ave corridor, and the fast-growing west side along W Market St and W Wendover Ave.

If none of the seven is convenient, there are 9 more Cook Outs within about 22 miles: two in High Point, plus Kernersville, Walkertown, Thomasville, Randleman, Reidsville, Burlington and Graham. Most Greensboro stores open at 10:30 AM and stay open until about 3 AM Sunday–Thursday and 4 AM Friday–Saturday, though hours vary by location.

Every Cook Out in Greensboro: Addresses & Directions

Below is every Cook Out inside Greensboro, followed by the nearest stores in surrounding Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Randolph, Rockingham and Davidson counties. All addresses are from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026); tap a red button to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps.

When Did Cook Out Open in Greensboro?

Cook Out opened its first restaurant in Greensboro in 1989, on Randleman Road. Founder Morris Reaves built the concept around charbroiled burgers, North Carolina-style barbecue, cheap trays and dozens of milkshake flavors, served late from a drive-thru.

The current store at 2601 Randleman Rd keeps Cook Out on the road where it all began. Greensboro has its own deep food-and-history identity, too — the February 1, 1960 Woolworth’s lunch-counter sit-in by four NC A&T students on South Elm Street, now the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, is a short drive from the Summit Ave and Randleman Rd stores.

Which Greensboro Cook Out Is Closest to Me?

The closest Cook Out depends on which side of Greensboro you’re on: Summit Ave for the northeast and NC A&T, Randleman Rd for the south side, Battleground Ave for north and northwest Greensboro, and Gate City Blvd, W Market St or Sapp Rd for the west side. Distances below are approximate straight-line miles.

Coming in from out of town? From I-85 or I-40 southeast of the city, Randleman Rd is the quickest stop; from I-40 west or I-73, aim for Sapp Rd or W Market St; from US-29 north, Summit Ave is right there.

Which Greensboro Cook Out Is Easiest From the Interstate?

Greensboro sits on I-40, I-85, I-73 and the I-840 urban loop, so a Cook Out is rarely more than a few minutes off the highway. Use the road you’re already on to pick a store.

• I-40 / I-85 (south and east side): Randleman Rd and W Gate City Blvd are the in-town options; Burlington’s Huffman Mill Rd store is the next one east.
• I-40 west toward Winston-Salem: Sapp Rd off W Wendover Ave and W Market St serve the west side; Kernersville is the next store west.
• US-220 / Battleground Ave: Both Battleground stores (2411 and 3309) sit right on this main north–south artery.
• US-29 north (toward Reidsville and Danville): Summit Ave is the closest in-town stop; Reidsville’s Freeway Dr store is about 20 miles up the road.
• I-73 / US-220 south: Randleman’s W Academy St store is about 17 miles south of downtown.
• I-74 / US-311 toward High Point: The two High Point stores on N Main and S Main St.

W Wendover Ave, W Market St and W Gate City Blvd are the three big east–west retail corridors on the west side, so most west Greensboro errands put you within a few minutes of a Cook Out.

Which Cook Out Is Closest to UNCG, NC A&T and Guilford College?

NC A&T students have the shortest trip — the Summit Ave store is under a mile north of campus. UNCG students usually head to Battleground Ave or Randleman Rd, and Guilford College is closest to W Market St.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Greensboro?

Most Greensboro stores are drive-thru and walk-up only, without an indoor dining room, so plan to eat in the car or take your food home. Late-night lines at the Summit Ave and Randleman Rd stores can stretch on weekend nights during the school year. For holiday schedules, see our Cook Out hours guide.

What Should I Order at Cook Out in Greensboro?

Tray entrées include burgers, chicken (grilled, Cajun, spicy and strips), barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, quesadillas and wraps. Sides run from fries and onion rings to hushpuppies, chili, slaw, Cajun fries and even a corn dog or a mini quesadilla as a “side”. Prices vary a little by store. See the Cook Out tray menu, the milkshake menu and the drinks menu for details, or our full Cook Out menu with prices.

How Does Cook Out Compare to Greensboro’s Local Favorites?

Cook Out wins on price and hours; Greensboro’s institutions win on tradition. Most locals use Cook Out as the late-night, cheap-and-filling option alongside a few hometown classics.

Where Are Other Cook Out Guides Near Greensboro?

The closest neighboring guides are High Point, Burlington, Randleman, Winston-Salem and Asheboro. Each lists exact addresses and directions buttons for that city.

Planning a longer drive? Use the Cook Out locations finder to search every state.

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