📍 Greenville, North Carolina • 2 In-City Stores • 3 in Greenville–Winterville • 2026
Cook Out Greenville NC — 3 Locations Near ECU, Hours & Directions (2026)
Greenville has two Cook Outs inside the city, at 711 S Memorial Dr on the west side near ECU Health Medical Center and 3209 E 10th St on the east side, plus a third just south in Winterville at 4145 S Memorial Dr.
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. Next nearest: Washington, Tarboro, Williamston.
This guide covers every Cook Out in Greenville and Pitt County: the Memorial Dr and East 10th St stores in the city, the Winterville store on South Memorial Dr, and the four nearest stores beyond Pitt County in Washington, Tarboro, Williamston and Kinston. Addresses come from Cook Out’s own store locator, with one-tap directions, the closest store to each part of town and campus, typical late-night hours and what to order.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), East Carolina University, ECU Health
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Greenville, NC?
There are 2 Cook Outs inside Greenville: 711 S Memorial Dr (27834) and 3209 E 10th St (27858). A third Pitt County store sits about 4.6 miles south of the city center at 4145 S Memorial Dr in Winterville (28590), so the Greenville–Winterville area has 3 Cook Outs in total, according to the Cook Out store locator in October 2026.
The Memorial Dr store is on Greenville’s west side, about 1.4 miles from the center of town and roughly half a mile from ECU Health Medical Center and the Brody School of Medicine off Stantonsburg Rd. The East 10th St store is about 2.3 miles out on the east side, past the main East Carolina University campus. The Winterville store serves south Greenville, Winterville, Ayden and Pitt Community College commuters.
Older pages said Greenville had only two Cook Outs and that the nearest others were in Wilson and Jacksonville, 40 to 50 miles away. That is out of date. Beyond the Winterville store, the closest Cook Outs are in Washington (about 18 miles), Tarboro (about 21 miles), Williamston (about 23 miles) and Kinston (about 29 miles).
- West Greenville, medical district, airport side: 711 S Memorial Dr
- East Greenville, East 10th St, eastern Pitt County: 3209 E 10th St
- South Greenville, Winterville, Ayden: 4145 S Memorial Dr, Winterville
- ECU main campus and downtown: either city store, each about 2 miles away
Every Cook Out in Greenville: Addresses & Directions
Below are the three Greenville-area Cook Outs plus the four nearest stores outside Pitt County, all within about 29 miles of downtown Greenville. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026); tap any card for Google Maps directions. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Greenville, so real drives run a little longer.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville & Winterville | 3 | Greenville, Winterville | Memorial Dr (NC-11) • E 10th St • US-264 • Greenville Blvd |
| Nearby Cook Out locations | 4 | Washington, Tarboro, Williamston, Kinston | US-264 • US-17 • US-64 • US-258 |
1. Greenville & Winterville — 3 Cook Out locations
Memorial Drive is the main north–south road on Greenville’s west side and continues south into Winterville, so two of the three local stores sit on it. East 10th Street runs past the south edge of ECU’s main campus and out toward the east side of the city, where the third store is.
Cook Out Greenville – Memorial Dr
711 S. Memorial Drive, Greenville, NC 27834
West side on Memorial Dr, under a mile from ECU Health Medical Center
Cook Out Greenville – E 10th St
3209 East 10th Street, Greenville, NC 27858
East Greenville on East 10th St, east of ECU’s main campus
Cook Out Winterville
4145 S Memorial Dr, Winterville, NC 28590
4.6 mi; on South Memorial Dr in Winterville, south Pitt County
2. Nearby Cook Out locations — 4 Cook Out locations
Outside Pitt County, the nearest Cook Outs are in neighboring county seats: Washington in Beaufort County, Tarboro in Edgecombe County, Williamston in Martin County and Kinston in Lenoir County. They are useful on trips toward the Outer Banks, Rocky Mount, Raleigh or the coast.
Cook Out Washington
1006 Carolina Ave, Washington, NC 27889
17.8 mi east; on Carolina Ave in Washington, Beaufort County
Cook Out Tarboro
104 River Oaks Dr, Tarboro, NC 27886
21.3 mi northwest; on River Oaks Dr in Tarboro, Edgecombe County
Cook Out Williamston
1549 Washington St, Williamston, NC 27892
23.0 mi northeast; on Washington St in Williamston, Martin County
Cook Out Kinston
4050 W Vernon Ave., Kinston, NC 28504
28.6 mi southwest; on West Vernon Ave in Kinston
Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me in Greenville?
West Greenville and the medical district should use 711 S Memorial Dr; the east side should use 3209 E 10th St; south Greenville, Winterville and Ayden should use 4145 S Memorial Dr. ECU’s main campus sits roughly between the two city stores, about 2 miles from each.
| If you are in… | Closest Cook Out | Route |
|---|---|---|
| ECU Health Medical Center, Brody School of Medicine | 711 S Memorial Dr | Stantonsburg Rd to Memorial Dr |
| ECU main campus, College Hill, Uptown Greenville | Either city store (about 2 mi) | West on 5th St/MLK Dr to Memorial Dr, or east on 10th St |
| Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Minges Coliseum | Either city store | 10th St east or Charles Blvd to 10th St |
| East Greenville, NC-33 toward Simpson | 3209 E 10th St | East 10th St |
| West Greenville, Dickinson Ave | 711 S Memorial Dr | Dickinson Ave to Memorial Dr |
| Pitt-Greenville Airport, north Memorial Dr | 711 S Memorial Dr | South on Memorial Dr |
| Winterville, Pitt Community College | 4145 S Memorial Dr, Winterville | NC-11 / Memorial Dr |
| Ayden, Grifton | Winterville | North on NC-11 |
| Farmville, Bethel, north Pitt County | 711 S Memorial Dr | US-264 or NC-11 into Greenville |
| Washington, Chocowinity | Washington, Carolina Ave | US-17 / US-264 |
| Kinston, La Grange | Kinston, W Vernon Ave | US-70 |
Routes are general guidance based on the store coordinates in Cook Out’s locator. Game days, ECU move-in weekends and rush hour on Memorial Dr and 10th St can make the farther store the faster choice.
How Did Cook Out Become Part of Greenville Life?
Cook Out is a North Carolina chain founded in Greensboro in 1989 by Morris Reaves, and Greenville is one of its key eastern North Carolina markets. We have not found a reliable public record of the exact year each Greenville store opened, so this section sticks to verified facts rather than invented dates.
1907: East Carolina Teachers Training School opens in Greenville; it grows into East Carolina University, whose students and staff are now a big share of Cook Out’s late-night customers.
1989: Morris Reaves opens the first Cook Out in Greensboro, built around charbroiled burgers, trays and milkshakes.
Growth east: The chain spreads from the Piedmont into eastern North Carolina college and county-seat towns, including Greenville, Winterville, Washington, Tarboro, Williamston and Kinston.
October 2026: The Cook Out store locator lists 3 stores in Greenville and Winterville and 144 open Cook Outs across North Carolina.
Greenville is the largest city in Pitt County and the medical and education hub for much of eastern North Carolina. That mix of a large university, a regional hospital with round-the-clock shifts and a commuter belt of small towns is exactly the kind of market where a late-night drive-thru does well.
Some earlier pages said the East 10th St store had indoor seating or stayed open until 4:30 AM. We could not verify either claim, so this guide does not repeat it. Most Cook Outs are drive-thru and walk-up only, and you should check the store’s current listing before counting on a dining room or extra-late hours.
How Do I Get to Cook Out From US-264, NC-11 and NC-43?
From US-264, follow Memorial Dr (NC-11) to the 711 S Memorial Dr store; from the east side, use East 10th St; from NC-11 south, the Winterville store is right on Memorial Dr. Greenville’s road layout makes Memorial Dr the backbone for two of the three stores.
- US-264 from Wilson, Farmville and Raleigh: Exit toward Memorial Dr and head south into west Greenville. The Memorial Dr store is just past the Stantonsburg Rd medical district.
- US-264 from Washington and the coast: US-264 enters Greenville from the east; East 10th St is the most direct way to the east-side store.
- NC-11 from Kinston, Ayden and Winterville: NC-11 becomes Memorial Dr. The Winterville store at 4145 S Memorial Dr comes first, then 711 S Memorial Dr closer to town.
- NC-43 and NC-33: NC-43 connects Greenville with Rocky Mount to the northwest and Vanceboro to the southeast; NC-33 runs east along 10th St toward eastern Pitt County.
- US-13 from Bethel and Tarboro: Comes in from the north and links to Memorial Dr on the west side.
From Raleigh, Greenville is roughly a 1.5-hour drive east on US-264. If you are traveling that way, the Wilson and Raleigh-area stores are the main Cook Outs along the route; see our Wilson guide.
Is There a Cook Out Near East Carolina University?
Yes. ECU’s main campus is about 2 miles from both Greenville Cook Outs, and the Health Sciences Campus is under a mile from the Memorial Dr store. Both are popular stops after late study sessions, games and hospital shifts.
ECU main campus The campus between 5th St and 10th St is about 2 miles from either store. East 10th St is the straight shot east; Memorial Dr is a short drive west.
Brody School of Medicine and ECU Health Medical Center The Health Sciences Campus off Stantonsburg Rd and Moye Blvd is the closest major campus to 711 S Memorial Dr, which makes it a common stop for residents, nurses and night-shift staff.
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium After Pirates football at Dowdy-Ficklen, expect lines at both stores. Try the one opposite the direction most traffic is heading.
Pitt Community College PCC students in Winterville are closest to the 4145 S Memorial Dr store, a short drive on NC-11.
Night shifts and early mornings Most Cook Outs stay open until about 3 AM on weeknights and 4 AM on weekends, which suits late shifts at the hospital and local plants.
Visiting families Parents in town for orientation or graduation can use the Memorial Dr store when coming in on US-264 from the west.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Greenville?
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 store’s 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 |
Cook Out does not usually serve breakfast; the first orders go in when the drive-thru opens at 10:30 AM. The late hours are what make the chain so popular around ECU: few other places in Greenville serve a full burger, tray and milkshake after 2 AM.
For more detail on holiday and late-night hours, see our Cook Out hours guide.
Cook Out Greenville 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 the figures below as typical ranges.
Cook Out’s menu is the same chain-wide: 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
- Big Double burger: priced a la carte or as a tray entree
- Sides: hushpuppies, fries, onion rings, chili cheese fries, slaw, bacon wrap and more
Both drive-thru lanes and walk-up windows are usually open. Cash and cards are accepted. Greenville stores get busy after ECU night classes and on weekend nights, so ordering a tray with simple changes helps the line move.
Browse the full Cook Out menu, the tray menu and the milkshake menu.
How Does Cook Out Compare to Greenville Barbecue and Hot Dog Spots?
Cook Out wins on late hours and price; Greenville’s local institutions win on whole-hog barbecue and character. Pitt County is the heart of eastern North Carolina whole-hog barbecue, so locals often eat at both.
| Spot | Known for | When it beats Cook Out |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Out (3 Greenville-area stores) | $7–$8 trays, milkshakes, late hours | After 10 PM and when you want a full meal for under $10 |
| B’s Barbecue, Greenville | Whole-hog barbecue, daytime hours, often sells out | Midday, when you want true eastern-style chopped pork |
| Parker’s Barbecue, Greenville | Eastern NC barbecue and fried chicken | Family dinners and big plates |
| Skylight Inn, Ayden | Whole-hog barbecue with cornbread | A daytime trip to a nationally known barbecue stop |
| Sup Dogs, Greenville | ECU-area hot dogs and burgers | Near campus earlier in the evening |
Cook Out’s chopped barbecue sandwich is a fair fast-food take on eastern-style pork, but it is not a replacement for a plate from an Ayden or Greenville pit. Where Cook Out stands out is the tray value and the milkshake list, plus the fact that it is still open long after the barbecue joints have closed.
More Cook Out Guides Near Greenville
For trips out of Pitt County, use our Kinston, Wilson, Rocky Mount, New Bern and Goldsboro guides. Each lists every store in that area with directions.
Cook Out Kinston 4050 W Vernon Ave, about 29 miles southwest on US-70 and NC-11.
Cook Out Rocky Mount Northwest via US-64 and NC-43, past the Tarboro store.
Cook Out Wilson West on US-264 toward I-95 and Raleigh.
Cook Out New Bern Southeast toward the coast via NC-43 or US-17.
Cook Out Goldsboro Southwest near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
Cook Out North Carolina All 144 open North Carolina stores, grouped by region.
Cook Out Greenville FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Greenville, NC?
Two inside the city: 711 S Memorial Dr, Greenville, NC 27834, and 3209 E 10th St, Greenville, NC 27858. A third Pitt County store is at 4145 S Memorial Dr in Winterville (28590), about 4.6 miles south of the city center. These addresses come from the Cook Out store locator in October 2026.
Which Cook Out is closest to East Carolina University?
ECU’s main campus is about 2 miles from both city stores. Use 3209 E 10th St if you are heading east along 10th St, or 711 S Memorial Dr if you are heading west. The Health Sciences Campus and Brody School of Medicine are under a mile from 711 S Memorial Dr.
Is there a Cook Out near ECU Health Medical Center?
Yes. 711 S Memorial Dr is roughly half a mile from ECU Health Medical Center at 2100 Stantonsburg Rd. Follow Stantonsburg Rd to Memorial Dr. Because most Cook Outs stay open until about 3 AM, it is a common stop for night-shift staff and visitors.
What time does Cook Out close in Greenville?
Most Cook Outs close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, opening at 10:30 AM daily. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays, so check the Memorial Dr, East 10th St or Winterville listing before a very late trip.
Is there a Cook Out in Winterville?
Yes. Winterville’s Cook Out is at 4145 S Memorial Dr, Winterville, NC 28590, on NC-11 south of Greenville. It is the closest store for Pitt Community College, Winterville and Ayden, and it is about 4.6 miles from downtown Greenville.
Where is the nearest Cook Out outside Greenville and Winterville?
The next closest is in Washington at 1006 Carolina Ave, about 18 miles east. Tarboro (104 River Oaks Dr, about 21 miles), Williamston (1549 Washington St, about 23 miles) and Kinston (4050 W Vernon Ave, about 29 miles) follow, per Cook Out’s locator.
How much is a Cookout Tray in Greenville?
A Cookout Tray costs about $7.39 to $7.99 and includes an entree, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray starts around $5.29, and milkshakes are about $3.99. Prices vary slightly by store, so the Memorial Dr and East 10th St stores may differ by a few cents.
Do Greenville Cook Outs have indoor seating?
Most Cook Outs, including those in eastern North Carolina, are drive-thru and walk-up only. We could not confirm indoor seating at any Greenville store, so plan to eat in the car or take your food home, and check the store listing if a dining room matters to you.
Find the Closest Cook Out in Greenville
Use 711 S Memorial Dr for the west side and medical district, 3209 E 10th St for the east side, and Winterville for south Pitt County. Hours vary by store, so check before a very late run.