📍 Monroe, North Carolina • 1 Store in Town • 12 More Within 25 Miles • 2026
Cook Out Monroe NC — Location, Hours & Menu (2026)
Monroe has one Cook Out: 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd., on US-74 less than a mile from downtown. The next closest store is in Indian Trail, about 9 miles west on US-74.
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 West Roosevelt Boulevard in Monroe and the 12 nearest stores in Indian Trail, Charlotte, Harrisburg and Lancaster, South Carolina. It includes directions from around Union County, tips for the Monroe Expressway, late-night hours, prices and ordering advice.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), NCDOT Monroe Expressway, Wingate University, AARoads
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Monroe, NC?
Monroe has one Cook Out, at 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110. It is on US-74 about 0.6 miles from downtown Monroe, and it is the only Monroe address on Cook Out’s store locator as of October 2026.
Some older pages list two Monroe stores, at 2215 and 3110 W. Roosevelt Blvd. Neither address appears on Cook Out’s locator. If a search result or old map pin sends you to one of those addresses, use 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. instead.
The closest store outside Monroe is in Indian Trail, about 9 miles west on US-74. After that, the nearest choices are in southeast and east Charlotte, 15 to 20 miles away.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Monroe stores | 1 (1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd.) |
| Main road | US-74 (Roosevelt Blvd.) |
| Distance from downtown | About 0.6 miles |
| Next closest store | Indian Trail, about 9.2 miles west |
| More stores within 25 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 Monroe, and What Is Nearby?
Monroe’s Cook Out is on West Roosevelt Boulevard (US-74). Twelve more stores are within about 25 miles: Indian Trail, nine in Charlotte, one in Harrisburg and one in Lancaster, South Carolina. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator, October 2026. Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Monroe, so driving distances will be longer.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Monroe | 1 | Monroe | US-74 (Roosevelt Blvd.) • US-601 • Monroe Expressway |
| Indian Trail (west on US-74) | 1 | Indian Trail | US-74 • Monroe Expressway |
| Southeast & East Charlotte | 5 | Charlotte | US-74 (Independence Blvd.) • I-485 • Sardis Rd. • Albemarle Rd. |
| South & Southwest Charlotte | 3 | Charlotte | I-485 • I-77 • Park Rd. • South Tryon St. |
| North Charlotte & Cabarrus County | 2 | Harrisburg, Charlotte | I-485 • I-85 • NC-49 |
| Lancaster, South Carolina (south) | 1 | Lancaster | NC-200 / SC-200 • SC-9 Bypass |
1. Inside Monroe — 1 Cook Out location
Roosevelt Boulevard is US-74 through Monroe and the city’s main commercial road. The store is on the west side of the boulevard’s run through town, less than a mile from the downtown blocks around the old Union County Courthouse.
Cook Out Monroe
1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110
On West Roosevelt Boulevard (US-74), less than a mile from downtown
2. Indian Trail (west on US-74) — 1 Cook Out location
US-74 runs west from Monroe through Indian Trail toward Matthews and Charlotte. The Indian Trail store is the nearest one for western Union County and Stallings.
Cook Out Indian Trail
13703 B Hwy 74, Indian Trail, NC 28079
About 9.2 miles west on US-74 in Indian Trail
3. Southeast & East Charlotte — 5 Cook Out locations
Past Matthews, US-74 becomes Independence Boulevard and heads into Charlotte. These five stores are 15 to 23 miles from Monroe and sit along or near the main routes into the city.
Cook Out Charlotte – Sardis Rd.
1815 Sardis Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270
About 14.8 miles northwest on Sardis Road in southeast Charlotte
Cook Out Charlotte – Albemarle Rd.
6438 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
About 18 miles northwest on Albemarle Road in east Charlotte
Cook Out Charlotte – Independence Blvd.
1025 Frank Bailey Dr #1, Charlotte, NC 28205
About 19.5 miles northwest, by Independence Boulevard (US-74) closer to uptown
Cook Out Charlotte – Sharon Amity Rd.
5715 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
About 20 miles northwest on North Sharon Amity Road in east Charlotte
Cook Out Charlotte – Charlottetowne Ave.
715 Charlottetowne Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
About 22.4 miles northwest on Charlottetowne Avenue just east of uptown
4. South & Southwest Charlotte — 3 Cook Out locations
The I-485 loop connects Monroe-area drivers to Pineville and southwest Charlotte. These stores are 19 to 25 miles out and are useful on the way to Carowinds, the airport or the Steele Creek shopping areas.
Cook Out Charlotte – Park Rd. (Pineville)
10645 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
About 19.4 miles west on Park Road near Pineville
Cook Out Charlotte – South Tryon St.
4374 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28217
About 23.3 miles west on South Tryon Street in southwest Charlotte
Cook Out Charlotte – York Center Dr.
13317 York Center Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273
About 24.4 miles west on York Center Drive in the Steele Creek area
5. North Charlotte & Cabarrus County — 2 Cook Out locations
Heading north on US-601 or I-485 brings you toward Harrisburg and north Charlotte. Both stores are about 24 miles from Monroe.
Cook Out Harrisburg
5161 Z-Max Blvd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
About 23.7 miles north on Z-Max Boulevard in Harrisburg
Cook Out Charlotte – Sugar Creek Rd.
1301 Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
About 24.3 miles northwest on Sugar Creek Road in north Charlotte
6. Lancaster, South Carolina (south) — 1 Cook Out location
South of Monroe across the state line, Lancaster’s store serves drivers heading into the South Carolina Midlands.
Cook Out Lancaster, SC
1262 Hwy 9 Bypass W, Lancaster, SC 29720
About 22.7 miles southwest on the SC-9 Bypass in Lancaster
Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me in Union County?
Monroe, Wingate, Marshville and most of central and eastern Union County are closest to 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. Western Union County, including Indian Trail and Stallings, is closer to the Indian Trail store. Check your map app if you live between the two.
| If you are in… | Closest Cook Out | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Monroe | 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. | Short drive to US-74 |
| Wingate, Wingate University | 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. | West on US-74 |
| Marshville, eastern Union County | 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. | West on US-74 |
| Unionville, north Monroe | 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. | South into Monroe |
| Waxhaw, Mineral Springs | Monroe, or Pineville-area stores | NC-75 / NC-16 depending on your side |
| Indian Trail, Stallings | 13703 B Hwy. 74, Indian Trail | US-74 |
| Matthews, Mint Hill | Indian Trail or Sardis Rd., Charlotte | US-74 or I-485 |
| Weddington, Marvin | Indian Trail or Park Rd. (Pineville) | Local roads to US-74 or I-485 |
Union County is large, and many of its southern and western communities are 10 to 20 minutes from any Cook Out. For most of the county east of Indian Trail, the Monroe store on Roosevelt Boulevard is the only one nearby.
Is the Monroe Cook Out on US-74 or the Monroe Expressway?
The Monroe Cook Out is on US-74 (Roosevelt Boulevard), the older road through town, not on the Monroe Expressway. If you are on the toll expressway, exit and drive into Monroe to reach it.
The Monroe Expressway, also signed as US-74 Bypass, opened in November 2018. It is an all-electronic toll road of roughly 18.7 miles that runs north of the old US-74 from I-485 near Matthews to a merge with US-74 just before Marshville, bypassing Indian Trail, Monroe and Wingate. Beach traffic heading toward Wilmington and the coast often uses it.
| Road | Direction | Cook Out on or near it |
|---|---|---|
| US-74 (Roosevelt Blvd.) | East-west through Monroe and Indian Trail | Monroe, Indian Trail |
| Monroe Expressway (US-74 Bypass, toll) | East-west, north of town | Exit and drive into Monroe or Indian Trail |
| US-74 (Independence Blvd.) | West into Charlotte | Sardis Rd., Independence Blvd., Sharon Amity Rd. |
| I-485 | Charlotte outer loop | Park Rd. (Pineville), South Tryon, Harrisburg |
| US-601 | North-south through Monroe | Monroe |
| NC-200 / SC-200 | South toward Lancaster, SC | Lancaster, SC |
East of Marshville, US-74 continues toward Wadesboro and Rockingham. There is no Cook Out on that stretch close to Monroe, so the Roosevelt Boulevard store is a good place to stop before heading east.
Is There a Cook Out Near Wingate University?
Yes. The Monroe store at 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. is the closest Cook Out to Wingate University, which is east of Monroe on US-74. There is no Cook Out in Wingate itself.
Wingate University The private university is in the town of Wingate, east of Monroe. Students drive west on US-74 to reach the Roosevelt Boulevard store.
South Piedmont Community College SPCC has a campus in Monroe. The Roosevelt Boulevard store is a short drive for evening students.
Atrium Health Union The Monroe hospital means overnight shifts, and Cook Out is one of the few drive-thrus open after midnight.
Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport The general-aviation airport is west of Monroe, a short drive from US-74.
Monroe is the county seat of Union County, so the downtown courthouse and county offices bring daytime traffic. For students without a car, see the Cook Out delivery guide for how app delivery works.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Monroe?
Most Cook Out stores open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store, so confirm the Monroe store’s hours before a very late trip.
Monroe has only one Cook Out, and the next closest is 9 miles away in Indian Trail. If the Roosevelt Boulevard store is closed or slammed, plan for the drive.
| 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 post holiday hours for each store. Some locations close early or skip major holidays. Most stores serve from a drive-thru and walk-up window, and many have no indoor dining room.
What Should I Order at Cook Out in Monroe?
The Cookout Tray is the best deal: one entrée, two sides and a drink for about $7.39 to $7.99. A milkshake adds about $3.99, with more than 40 flavors.
Cook Out was founded in Greensboro in 1989 by Morris Reaves, and its menu reflects that Carolina start. Burgers are char-grilled, and the Big Double “Cook Out Style” is topped with chili, slaw, onions and mustard. The menu also has barbecue, hot dogs, chicken, wraps and quesadillas.
- 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 and chili
- Payment: cash and cards accepted
Prices are estimates and can vary by store. For more detail, see the tray guide, milkshake menu and secret menu.
How Does Cook Out Compare With Other Fast Food in Monroe?
Cook Out’s strengths in Monroe are price and hours. The tray costs about the same as a single combo at many national chains, and the store usually stays open hours later.
Roosevelt Boulevard is lined with national chains and Carolina favorites like Bojangles, which started in Charlotte. Bojangles and other chains handle breakfast, since Cook Out opens at 10:30 AM. After about 11 PM, Cook Out is often one of the few drive-thrus still serving.
| 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 | Cook Out | Typical close around 3–4 AM |
| Sit-down meal | Local restaurants downtown | Most Cook Outs have no dining room |
If you are heading east on US-74 toward the coast, the Monroe store is a good last stop before the long stretch through Anson and Richmond counties.
Where Are More Cook Out Guides Near Monroe?
The closest city guides are Charlotte, Concord and Albemarle. The North Carolina guide lists every open store in the state.
Cook Out Charlotte Every Charlotte store, from Sardis Road to Steele Creek.
Cook Out Concord Cabarrus County stores, including the Speedway area.
Cook Out Albemarle North of Union County in Stanly County.
Cook Out Kannapolis South Cannon Boulevard on US-29.
Cook Out South Carolina Lancaster and every other South Carolina store.
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 Monroe FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Monroe, NC?
Monroe has one Cook Out, at 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110, according to Cook Out’s store locator in October 2026. It is on US-74 less than a mile from downtown. Addresses at 2215 or 3110 W. Roosevelt Blvd. that appear on older pages are not on the locator, so use 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd.
What is the closest Cook Out to Monroe besides the Roosevelt Blvd. store?
The Indian Trail store at 13703 B Hwy. 74, Indian Trail, NC 28079 is the next closest, about 9.2 miles west on US-74. After that, the Sardis Road store at 1815 Sardis Rd. in southeast Charlotte is about 14.8 miles away.
What time does the Monroe Cook Out close?
Most Cook Out stores close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, and they open at 10:30 AM. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays. Check the 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. listing in your map app before a very late run.
Is there a Cook Out in Wingate?
No. There is no Cook Out in Wingate as of October 2026. The closest store to Wingate University is in Monroe at 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd., a short drive west on US-74. The Indian Trail store at 13703 B Hwy. 74 is the next option farther west.
Is there a Cook Out on the Monroe Expressway?
No. The Monroe Expressway (US-74 Bypass) is a toll road north of town with no restaurants on it. To reach Cook Out, exit and drive into Monroe to 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. on the old US-74, or into Indian Trail to 13703 B Hwy. 74.
Does the Monroe 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 the car or take food home. Check photos of 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. in your map app if you need to know about outdoor tables.
How much is a Cookout Tray in Monroe?
A Cookout Tray usually costs about $7.39 to $7.99 and includes an entrée, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray starts around $5.29, and milkshakes are about $3.99 with more than 40 flavors. Prices vary by store, so check the menu board at 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd.
Is a new Cook Out coming near Monroe?
Cook Out’s locator shows no new store in Monroe or Union County as of October 2026. The nearest coming-soon listing is 10820 Woodland Beaver Rd. in east Charlotte, about 17 miles from downtown Monroe. Until it opens, Monroe and Indian Trail are the closest options.
Find the Closest Cook Out in Monroe
Monroe’s store is at 1410 W. Roosevelt Blvd. on US-74. Tap Directions on any store card above to open Google Maps.