📍 Kannapolis, North Carolina • 1 Store in Town • 12 More Within 19 Miles • 2026
Cook Out Kannapolis NC — Location, Hours & Menu (2026)
Kannapolis has one Cook Out: 901 S. Cannon Blvd., on US-29 about half a mile from downtown. The next closest stores are on Concord Parkway and near the Speedway in Concord, both within 10 miles.
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 the Cook Out on South Cannon Boulevard in Kannapolis and the 12 nearest stores in Concord, Harrisburg, Salisbury, Lake Norman and north Charlotte. You will find directions from each part of town, notes for I-85 travelers, late-night hours, menu prices and ordering tips.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), City of Kannapolis, NC Research Campus, Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Kannapolis, NC?
Kannapolis has one Cook Out, at 901 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083. It sits on US-29 about 0.6 miles from downtown, and it is the only Kannapolis address on Cook Out’s store locator as of October 2026.
Some older listings show two Kannapolis stores, one on Dale Earnhardt Boulevard and one at a different South Cannon Boulevard number. Neither appears on Cook Out’s locator. If a map app or old article sends you elsewhere, use 901 S. Cannon Blvd.
Kannapolis sits on the line between Cabarrus and Rowan counties, so the next closest stores depend on which way you are headed. Concord’s two stores are south, Salisbury’s East Innes Street store is north, and Mooresville is west across the county line.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Kannapolis stores | 1 (901 S. Cannon Blvd.) |
| Main road | US-29 (Cannon Boulevard) |
| Distance from downtown | About 0.6 miles |
| More stores within 19 miles | 12 |
| Coming soon nearby | 1, in east Charlotte (Woodland Beaver Rd.) |
| Open Cook Outs in North Carolina | 144 |
Where Is the Cook Out in Kannapolis, and What Is Nearby?
Kannapolis’s Cook Out is on South Cannon Boulevard (US-29). Twelve more stores are within about 19 miles in Concord, Harrisburg, Salisbury, Mooresville, Huntersville, Cornelius and north Charlotte. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator, October 2026. Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Kannapolis, so drive distances will run a little longer.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Kannapolis | 1 | Kannapolis | US-29 (Cannon Blvd.) • I-85 |
| Concord & Harrisburg (south) | 3 | Concord, Harrisburg | US-29 (Concord Pkwy.) • I-85 • Bruton Smith Blvd. |
| Salisbury & Rowan County (north) | 1 | Salisbury | US-29 • I-85 • Innes St. |
| Lake Norman (west) | 3 | Huntersville, Cornelius, Mooresville | I-77 • NC-150 • NC-73 |
| North Charlotte & University City (south) | 5 | Charlotte | I-85 • I-485 • US-29 (N. Tryon St.) |
1. Inside Kannapolis — 1 Cook Out location
US-29 is the main commercial road through Kannapolis. Locally it is Cannon Boulevard, named for the Cannon family whose mill built the city. The store is on the south part of the boulevard, about half a mile from the downtown blocks around the NC Research Campus and the ballpark.
Cook Out Kannapolis
901 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083
On South Cannon Boulevard (US-29), about half a mile from downtown
2. Concord & Harrisburg (south) — 3 Cook Out locations
Follow US-29 south and Cannon Boulevard becomes Concord Parkway. The Concord Parkway store is the shortest trip from south Kannapolis. The Speedway-area store and the Harrisburg store serve the racing district and southern Cabarrus County.
Cook Out Concord – Concord Pkwy.
280 South Concord Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027
About 6.4 miles south, straight down US-29 on South Concord Parkway
Cook Out Concord – Speedway
7771 Gateway Lane NW, Concord, NC 28027
About 9.9 miles southwest on Gateway Lane in the Speedway area
Cook Out Harrisburg
5161 Z-Max Blvd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
About 11.9 miles south on Z-Max Boulevard in Harrisburg
3. Salisbury & Rowan County (north) — 1 Cook Out location
US-29 and I-85 both run north to Salisbury, the Rowan County seat and the hometown of Cheerwine. It is the nearest store for the Rowan County side of Kannapolis, China Grove and Landis.
Cook Out Salisbury
801 East Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
About 14.7 miles north on East Innes Street, between downtown Salisbury and I-85
4. Lake Norman (west) — 3 Cook Out locations
West of Kannapolis, NC-3 and NC-73 head toward I-77 and Lake Norman. These three stores are 14 to 15 miles out and are handy if you are going to Mooresville, Davidson or the Huntersville shopping areas.
Cook Out Huntersville
425 Huntersville Gateway Blvd., Huntersville, NC 28078
About 14.3 miles southwest on Huntersville Gateway Boulevard near I-77
Cook Out Cornelius
20220 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
About 14.6 miles west on West Catawba Avenue, near I-77 exit 28
Cook Out Mooresville
355 West Plaza Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117
About 15 miles northwest on West Plaza Drive in Mooresville
5. North Charlotte & University City (south) — 5 Cook Out locations
I-85 south takes you into Mecklenburg County. The Mallard Creek Road and North Tryon Street stores are in the University City area of northeast Charlotte. The Sugar Creek, Sunset and Sharon Amity stores are 17 to 19 miles out.
Cook Out Charlotte – Mallard Creek Rd.
10525 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
About 13.1 miles south in northeast Charlotte, near University City
Cook Out Charlotte – N. Tryon St.
9615 North Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262
About 13.7 miles south on US-29 (North Tryon) in University City
Cook Out Charlotte – Sugar Creek Rd.
1301 Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
About 17.5 miles south on Sugar Creek Road in north Charlotte
Cook Out Charlotte – Sunset Rd.
4333 Sunset Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
About 18.4 miles southwest on Sunset Road near I-77
Cook Out Charlotte – Sharon Amity Rd.
5715 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
About 18.9 miles south on North Sharon Amity Road in east Charlotte
Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me in Kannapolis?
Almost all of Kannapolis is closest to 901 S. Cannon Blvd. Only the far edges of town are nearer to Concord, Salisbury or Mooresville. Use this table as a rough guide and check your map app near the county lines.
| If you are in… | Closest Cook Out | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Kannapolis, NC Research Campus, the ballpark | 901 S. Cannon Blvd. | South on US-29 (Cannon Blvd.) |
| South Kannapolis, Cannon Blvd. shopping areas | 901 S. Cannon Blvd. | Cannon Blvd. (US-29) |
| North Kannapolis (Rowan County side) | 901 S. Cannon Blvd. | South on US-29 |
| Landis, China Grove | Kannapolis or Salisbury | US-29 south or I-85 north |
| Salisbury, Catawba College area | 801 E. Innes St., Salisbury | Innes St. |
| North Concord, Cabarrus Arena area | 280 S. Concord Pkwy., Concord | US-29 south |
| Concord Mills, Charlotte Motor Speedway | 7771 Gateway Ln. NW, Concord | I-85 to the Speedway area |
| Harrisburg, Midland side | 5161 Z-Max Blvd., Harrisburg | NC-49 or local roads |
| Mooresville, Lake Norman | 355 West Plaza Dr., Mooresville | NC-3 west, then NC-150 |
Kannapolis is long and narrow along US-29 and I-85, so the drive to the Cannon Boulevard store is short from nearly any neighborhood. For a drive-thru visit after a Cannon Ballers game, the store is about half a mile from the downtown ballpark area.
Is There a Cook Out Near I-85 in Kannapolis?
Yes. I-85 runs along the south and east side of Kannapolis, and the Cannon Boulevard store is a short drive from the interstate via US-29. Several I-85 exits serve the city, so pick the one your map app suggests based on your direction.
US-29 runs parallel to I-85 through this part of the Piedmont. Within Kannapolis it is Cannon Boulevard, and to the south in Concord it becomes Concord Parkway. Many locals use US-29 for the whole trip between Kannapolis and Concord, which puts the Concord Parkway store about 6 miles down the same road.
| Road | Direction from Kannapolis | Cook Out on or near it |
|---|---|---|
| US-29 (Cannon Blvd. / Concord Pkwy.) | North-south through town | Kannapolis, Concord Pkwy., Salisbury |
| I-85 | Northeast to Salisbury, southwest to Charlotte | Salisbury (E. Innes St.), Concord Speedway area, University City |
| I-485 | Charlotte outer loop, south of Concord | Mallard Creek Rd., N. Tryon St. |
| I-77 | West, through Lake Norman | Huntersville, Cornelius, Mooresville, Sunset Rd. |
| NC-3 / NC-73 | West toward Mooresville and Huntersville | Mooresville, Huntersville |
If you are driving I-85 between Greensboro and Charlotte, the Salisbury store on East Innes Street and the Kannapolis store are both quick detours. Southbound drivers heading to the Speedway or Concord Mills can wait for the Gateway Lane store in Concord.
What Is Near the Kannapolis Cook Out?
The Cannon Boulevard store is close to downtown Kannapolis, which has been rebuilt around the NC Research Campus, a minor-league ballpark and the city’s racing heritage. It is the late-night stop for people coming from all three.
NC Research Campus The 350-acre research campus was built on the former Cannon Mills site in downtown Kannapolis. University institutes, including programs from UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State and Appalachian State, work there on food, nutrition and health science.
Atrium Health Ballpark The downtown ballpark is home to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, a Chicago White Sox affiliate in Single-A ball. A drive-thru run on Cannon Boulevard is an easy post-game stop.
Dale Earnhardt Plaza Kannapolis is the hometown of the Earnhardt racing family. The downtown plaza honors Dale Earnhardt, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.
Cannon Mills heritage James W. Cannon started the mill here in the early 1900s, and the city is named for the company. The mills closed after Pillowtex shut down in 2003, and the downtown was later redeveloped.
Kannapolis is mostly in Cabarrus County, with a northern section in Rowan County. Its 2020 census population was about 53,000. US-29 also links the city to the Charlotte Motor Speedway area in Concord, where race weekends bring heavy traffic to the Speedway-area Cook Out.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Kannapolis?
Most Cook Out stores open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store, so confirm the Kannapolis store’s hours before a very late run.
Cook Out’s late hours are its biggest edge. In Kannapolis, most fast-food drive-thrus close well before Cook Out’s typical closing time, which makes the Cannon Boulevard store a common stop for shift workers, students and people heading home from Charlotte.
| Day | Typical Cook Out hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday–Thursday | 10:30 AM – about 3:00 AM |
| Friday–Saturday | 10:30 AM – about 4:00 AM |
| Holidays | Can differ; check before you go |
Cook Out does not publish holiday hours for each store. Some stores close early or skip a day on major holidays. If you are counting on a late-night meal, call ahead or check the store listing in your map app.
Most Cook Outs serve through a drive-thru and a walk-up window, and many have no indoor dining room. Expect to eat in the car or take food home.
What Should I Order at Cook Out in Kannapolis?
The Cookout Tray is the best value: one entrée, two sides and a drink for about $7.39 to $7.99. Add a milkshake for about $3.99 and you have a full meal for around $12.
Cook Out started in Greensboro in 1989, founded by Morris Reaves, and the menu still leans on Carolina flavors. Burgers are char-grilled. The Big Double served “Cook Out Style” comes with chili, slaw, onions and mustard. Barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken and quesadillas round out the entrées.
- Cookout Tray (entrée + 2 sides + drink): about $7.39–$7.99
- Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
- Milkshakes: about $3.99, 40+ flavors
- Sides include fries, hush puppies, onion rings, slaw, chili and more
- Payment: cash and cards accepted
Prices change by store and over time, so treat these as estimates. Tray sides can be doubled or swapped for a small shake for a small charge at many stores. Popular shake flavors include banana pudding, Cheerwine and cheesecake varieties. See the Cookout Tray guide and the milkshake menu for more.
How Does Cook Out Compare With Other Kannapolis Fast Food?
Cook Out’s draw in Kannapolis is late hours and the tray price. Few fast-food chains in the area offer a full entrée, two sides and a drink for under $8, and most close hours earlier.
The US-29 corridor has the usual national chains, plus Carolina chains like Bojangles, which was founded in Charlotte. Bojangles wins at breakfast, because Cook Out does not open until 10:30 AM. Cook Out wins after 10 PM, when its drive-thru is still open and many competitors have closed.
| Need | Best pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap full meal | Cook Out | Tray with entrée, 2 sides and drink for about $8 |
| Breakfast | Other chains | Cook Out opens at 10:30 AM |
| Milkshake | Cook Out | 40+ flavors for about $3.99 |
| Late night (after midnight) | Cook Out | Typical close around 3–4 AM |
| Sit-down meal | Local restaurants | Most Cook Outs have no dining room |
For a Cheerwine fix, Cook Out serves it as a fountain drink and in floats, and it is local to the area. The soft drink has been made in Salisbury since 1917.
Where Are More Cook Out Guides Near Kannapolis?
The nearest city guides are Concord, Mooresville and Charlotte. The North Carolina guide lists every open store in the state.
Cook Out Concord Concord Parkway and the Speedway-area store, 6 to 10 miles south.
Cook Out Mooresville West Plaza Drive in Lake Norman’s largest town, about 15 miles west.
Cook Out Charlotte Every Charlotte store, including the University City locations.
Cook Out Statesville Turnersburg Highway by I-40, farther up I-77.
Cook Out Albemarle East of Cabarrus County in Stanly County.
Cook Out North Carolina All 144 open North Carolina stores by region.
You can also search any city with the Cook Out locations finder or browse the full Cook Out menu.
Cook Out Kannapolis FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Kannapolis, NC?
Kannapolis has one Cook Out, at 901 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083, according to Cook Out’s store locator in October 2026. It is on US-29 about 0.6 miles from downtown. Older listings for Dale Earnhardt Boulevard or a second Cannon Boulevard store do not match the locator, so use the 901 S. Cannon Blvd. address for directions.
What is the closest Cook Out to downtown Kannapolis?
The Cannon Boulevard store at 901 S. Cannon Blvd. is about half a mile from downtown Kannapolis. That puts it close to the NC Research Campus, Atrium Health Ballpark and Dale Earnhardt Plaza. The next closest store is 280 South Concord Pkwy. in Concord, about 6.4 miles south on US-29.
What time does the Kannapolis Cook Out close?
Most Cook Out stores close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and about 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, and they open at 10:30 AM. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays. Check the Kannapolis store’s listing in your map app or call before a very late trip.
Is there a Cook Out near Charlotte Motor Speedway?
Yes. The Concord Speedway store at 7771 Gateway Lane NW, Concord, NC 28027 is in the Speedway area, about 9.9 miles from downtown Kannapolis. The Harrisburg store at 5161 Z-Max Blvd. is about 11.9 miles away. Expect long drive-thru lines on race weekends.
Is there a Cook Out between Kannapolis and Salisbury?
The Kannapolis store on Cannon Boulevard and the Salisbury store at 801 East Innes Street are the two closest options on this stretch. The Salisbury store is about 14.7 miles north of downtown Kannapolis, on the road between downtown Salisbury and I-85. Landis and China Grove are between the two.
Does the Kannapolis Cook Out have indoor seating?
Most Cook Out stores serve through a drive-thru and a walk-up window and do not have an indoor dining room. Plan to eat in your car or take food home. If seating matters, check photos of the 901 S. Cannon Blvd. store in your map app before you go.
How much is a Cookout Tray in Kannapolis?
A Cookout Tray usually costs about $7.39 to $7.99. It includes one entrée, such as a burger, barbecue sandwich or chicken, plus two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray starts around $5.29, and milkshakes are about $3.99. Prices vary by store, so check the menu board at 901 S. Cannon Blvd.
Is a new Cook Out coming to the Kannapolis area?
Cook Out’s locator lists no new store in Kannapolis as of October 2026. The nearest coming-soon listing is 10820 Woodland Beaver Rd. in east Charlotte, about 18 miles away. Until it opens, the Kannapolis, Concord and University City stores are the closest options.
Find the Closest Cook Out to Kannapolis
The Kannapolis store is at 901 S. Cannon Blvd. on US-29. Tap Directions on any store card above to open Google Maps.