📍 Mooresville, North Carolina • 1 Store in Town • 12 More Within 20 Miles • 2026
Cook Out Mooresville NC — Location, Hours & Menu (2026)
Mooresville has one Cook Out: 355 West Plaza Dr. on NC-150, near the I-77 interchange. Cornelius, Sherrills Ford, Huntersville and Kannapolis are the next closest, all within 13 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 West Plaza Drive in Mooresville and the twelve nearest stores around Lake Norman, Cabarrus County and north Charlotte. It explains which store is closest to each part of southern Iredell County, how to reach them from I-77, when they close and what to order.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), AARoads NC-150 guide
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Mooresville, NC?
Mooresville has one Cook Out, at 355 West Plaza Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117. It is on NC-150 (West Plaza Drive), in the shopping area near the I-77 interchange. That is the only Mooresville address on Cook Out’s store locator as of October 2026.
Some older pages list three Mooresville stores, on Harbour Place Drive, Williamson Road and Gateway Boulevard. None of those addresses is on Cook Out’s locator. The one real store is on West Plaza Drive.
If you live on the south end of the peninsula or near Langtree, the Cornelius store on West Catawba Avenue is about 8 miles from central Mooresville. On the west side of the lake, Sherrills Ford is about 10 miles away.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mooresville stores | 1 (355 West Plaza Dr.) |
| Road | NC-150 (West Plaza Dr.), near I-77 |
| Next closest store | Cornelius, 20220 W. Catawba Ave., about 7.8 miles |
| More stores within 20 miles | 12 |
| Open Cook Outs in North Carolina | 144 |
Where Is the Cook Out in Mooresville, and What Is Nearby?
Mooresville’s Cook Out is on West Plaza Drive (NC-150) near I-77. Twelve more stores are within about 20 miles in Cornelius, Sherrills Ford, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Denver, Concord, Statesville, Harrisburg and north Charlotte. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator, October 2026. Distances are measured from central Mooresville.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Mooresville | 1 | Mooresville | I-77 • NC-150 (West Plaza Dr.) • US-21 • NC-115 |
| Lake Norman Towns | 4 | Cornelius, Sherrills Ford, Huntersville, Denver | I-77 • NC-150 • NC-73 |
| Cabarrus County: Kannapolis, Concord, Harrisburg | 4 | Kannapolis, Concord, Harrisburg | NC-3 • I-85 • US-29 |
| North: Statesville | 1 | Statesville | I-77 • US-21 |
| North Charlotte | 3 | Charlotte | I-77 • I-85 • I-485 |
1. Inside Mooresville — 1 Cook Out location
NC-150 is called West Plaza Drive through the commercial area around I-77, where shopping centers, hotels and big-box stores line the road. The Cook Out is in this corridor, about 2.7 miles from downtown Mooresville. NC-150 continues west across Lake Norman toward Terrell and Sherrills Ford, and east into downtown on Plaza Drive.
Cook Out Mooresville
355 West Plaza Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117
On West Plaza Drive (NC-150) near the I-77 interchange
2. Lake Norman Towns — 4 Cook Out locations
Cornelius and Huntersville are south on I-77. Sherrills Ford is west on NC-150 across the lake in Catawba County, and Denver is on NC-73 in Lincoln County. These stores are 8 to 14 miles away.
Cook Out Cornelius
20220 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
About 7.8 miles south on West Catawba Ave., near I-77 exit 28
Cook Out Sherrills Ford
7930 Bradley Long Dr, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
About 10 miles west on the west side of Lake Norman
Cook Out Huntersville
425 Huntersville Gateway Blvd., Huntersville, NC 28078
About 11.8 miles south on Huntersville Gateway Blvd.
Cook Out Denver
7519 Hwy 73, Denver, NC 28037
About 13.9 miles southwest on NC-73 in Lincoln County
3. Cabarrus County: Kannapolis, Concord, Harrisburg — 4 Cook Out locations
Head east toward Kannapolis on NC-3, or take I-85 to the Concord stores near Charlotte Motor Speedway and Concord Mills. These stores are 13 to 20 miles out.
Cook Out Kannapolis
901 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083
About 13 miles east on South Cannon Blvd.
Cook Out Concord – Speedway
7771 Gateway Lane NW, Concord, NC 28027
About 15.7 miles southeast on Gateway Lane NW in Concord
Cook Out Concord – Concord Pkwy.
280 South Concord Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027
About 16.8 miles southeast on South Concord Parkway
Cook Out Harrisburg
5161 Z-Max Blvd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
About 19.8 miles southeast on Z-Max Blvd. near the speedway
4. North: Statesville — 1 Cook Out location
Statesville is north on I-77, near the I-40 interchange. It is the closest store for Troutman and northern Iredell County.
Cook Out Statesville
181 Turnersburg Hwy., Statesville, NC 28625
About 16.5 miles north on Turnersburg Hwy. (US-21) by I-40
5. North Charlotte — 3 Cook Out locations
Three north Charlotte stores are 16 to 19 miles away, around the University area and the Sunset Road exit of I-77.
Cook Out Charlotte – Mallard Creek Rd.
10525 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
About 16.6 miles south on Mallard Creek Road in north Charlotte
Cook Out Charlotte – North Tryon St.
9615 North Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262
About 18.6 miles south on North Tryon St. near University City
Cook Out Charlotte – Sunset Rd.
4333 Sunset Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
About 19.1 miles south on Sunset Road near I-77
Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me Around Lake Norman?
Most of Mooresville is closest to West Plaza Drive. The southern tip of the peninsula and Davidson lean toward Cornelius, and the far side of the lake leans toward Sherrills Ford or Denver. Check your map app if you are near a town line.
| If you are in… | Closest Cook Out | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Mooresville, Main St. | 355 West Plaza Dr. | West on Plaza Dr. (NC-150) |
| Lowe’s headquarters area, I-77 corridor | 355 West Plaza Dr. | NC-150 at I-77 |
| Brawley School Rd. peninsula | 355 West Plaza Dr. or Cornelius | Brawley School Rd. to US-21 / I-77 |
| Langtree, Mount Mourne | Mooresville or Cornelius | I-77 |
| Troutman | 355 West Plaza Dr. or Statesville | US-21 or I-77 |
| Davidson, Davidson College | 20220 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius | I-77 south to exit 28 |
| Terrell, Sherrills Ford | 7930 Bradley Long Dr., Sherrills Ford | NC-150 west |
| Denver, Westport | 7519 Hwy 73, Denver | NC-16 / NC-73 |
| East Iredell, Landis, Kannapolis | 901 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis | NC-3 east |
Is There a Cook Out Off I-77 in Mooresville?
Yes. The Mooresville Cook Out is on NC-150 (West Plaza Drive) just off I-77 exit 36, so it is a quick stop for drivers between Charlotte and Statesville.
Take exit 36 and follow West Plaza Drive into the shopping area by the interchange. The store is in this commercial strip, a short drive from the ramps. NC-150 is busy around the interchange at rush hour and on weekends, so allow a few extra minutes.
Along I-77, the next Cook Outs are Cornelius (exit 28, West Catawba Avenue) to the south and Statesville (US-21 just north of I-40) to the north. That gives I-77 travelers three Cook Outs in a 30-mile stretch between Lake Norman and I-40.
| Direction | Next Cook Out | Approximate distance from Mooresville |
|---|---|---|
| I-77 south toward Charlotte | Cornelius, W. Catawba Ave. | About 8 miles |
| I-77 south, then Huntersville | Huntersville Gateway Blvd. | About 12 miles |
| I-77 north toward Statesville | Statesville, Turnersburg Hwy. | About 16.5 miles |
| NC-150 west across the lake | Sherrills Ford | About 10 miles |
| NC-3 east | Kannapolis, S. Cannon Blvd. | About 13 miles |
A new Cook Out at 10820 Woodland Beaver Rd. in east Charlotte is listed as coming soon per Cook Out’s locator. It is about 26.5 miles from Mooresville, so it will mostly serve the east side of Charlotte.
Which Cook Out Is Near Lowe’s HQ, the Race Shops and the Lake?
Mooresville calls itself Race City USA, and it is home to Lowe’s corporate headquarters. The West Plaza Drive Cook Out sits in the I-77 commercial corridor that serves both.
Lowe’s headquarters. The home-improvement company’s headquarters is on the Mooresville side of I-77. West Plaza Drive is the closest Cook Out for a quick lunch tray.
NASCAR team shops. Many race teams and motorsports suppliers are based in and around Mooresville. Late hours make Cook Out a common stop for shop crews working into the night.
Charlotte Motor Speedway. On race weekends in Concord, the Speedway store on Gateway Lane and the Harrisburg store on Z-Max Blvd. are the closest Cook Outs to the track.
Lake Norman State Park. The park is on the north end of the lake near Troutman. Mooresville and Statesville are both reasonable drives afterward.
Davidson College. Students in Davidson are closest to the Cornelius store on West Catawba Avenue.
Mitchell Community College. Mitchell has a campus in Mooresville; the West Plaza Drive store is the nearest Cook Out.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Mooresville?
Most Cook Outs open at 10:30 AM and stay open until about 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and about 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store, so check the Mooresville listing or call before a late drive.
| Day | Typical hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – about 3:00 AM | Drive-thru and walk-up window |
| Monday – Thursday | 10:30 AM – about 3:00 AM | Late-night is the busiest stretch on weekends, not weeknights |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – about 4:00 AM | Extended weekend close at most stores |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – about 4:00 AM | Expect lines after midnight |
| Holidays | Varies | Many stores close or shorten hours on major holidays; call ahead |
Most Cook Outs have no indoor dining room. Order at the drive-thru or the walk-up window. On summer weekends, boaters and lake traffic can make the evening rush longer than usual on NC-150.
Cook Out accepts cash and cards. For holiday closings and more detail, see the Cook Out hours guide.
What Should I Order at Cook Out in Mooresville?
Get a Cookout Tray: one entree, two sides and a drink for about $7.39–$7.99. Add a milkshake for about $3.99. Prices can vary slightly by store and change over time.
Entrees include burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, quesadillas, wraps and barbecue. Sides include fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, cheese bites, chicken nuggets, slaw and chili cheese fries. There are more than 40 milkshake flavors.
- Cookout Tray (entree + 2 sides + drink): about $7.39–$7.99
- Jr. Cookout Tray: from about $5.29
- Milkshakes (40+ flavors): about $3.99
- Big Double burger, Cook Out Style (chili, slaw, onions, mustard): a menu staple
- Cheerwine and Cheerwine floats: on the drink and shake menu at most stores
See the full Cook Out menu with prices, the tray menu, milkshake flavors and the drinks menu.
Where Did Cook Out Come From?
Cook Out was founded in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina, by Morris Reaves. It has grown into one of the South’s best-known late-night drive-thru chains, with 144 open stores in North Carolina as of October 2026.
The Charlotte region is one of Cook Out’s densest areas. Within about 20 miles of Mooresville there are 13 stores, including the West Plaza Drive store. Most were built for drive-thru and walk-up service, with no indoor dining room, which keeps lines moving and prices low.
1989: Cook Out opens in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Today: Mooresville has one store, on West Plaza Drive near I-77.
Nearby: Twelve more stores sit within about 20 miles around Lake Norman, Cabarrus County and north Charlotte.
Coming soon: A store at 10820 Woodland Beaver Rd. in Charlotte, about 26.5 miles away, per Cook Out’s locator.
Where Are More Cook Out Guides Near Mooresville?
Statesville, Kannapolis, Concord and Charlotte all have their own guides, each within about 20 miles.
Statesville. Cook Out Statesville guide: Turnersburg Hwy. by I-40.
Kannapolis. Cook Out Kannapolis guide: South Cannon Blvd.
Concord. Cook Out Concord guide: near the speedway and Concord Mills.
Charlotte. Cook Out Charlotte guide: every Charlotte store.
Hickory. Cook Out Hickory guide: west on I-40.
Gastonia. Cook Out Gastonia guide: two stores in Gaston County.
All locations. Cook Out locations finder and the North Carolina guide.
Cook Out Mooresville FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Outs are in Mooresville, NC?
Mooresville has one Cook Out, at 355 West Plaza Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117, on NC-150 near I-77, according to Cook Out’s store locator in October 2026. Addresses on Harbour Place Drive, Williamson Road or Gateway Boulevard that show up on older sites are not on the locator. The next closest store is in Cornelius.
Is the Mooresville Cook Out near I-77?
Yes. The store is on West Plaza Drive (NC-150), close to I-77 exit 36. Get off at the NC-150 exit and follow West Plaza Drive into the shopping area by the interchange. It is the most convenient Cook Out for I-77 drivers between Cornelius and Statesville.
What time does the Mooresville Cook Out close?
Like most Cook Outs, the Mooresville store typically opens at 10:30 AM and closes around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays, so check the store listing or call before a late-night trip.
Where is the closest Cook Out to Davidson?
Davidson does not have its own Cook Out. The closest is 20220 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC 28031, near I-77 exit 28, a few minutes south of Davidson College. Huntersville Gateway Blvd. in Huntersville and West Plaza Drive in Mooresville are the next options.
Is there a Cook Out in Troutman?
No. Troutman has no Cook Out on the store locator. The closest stores are 355 West Plaza Dr. in Mooresville to the south and 181 Turnersburg Hwy. in Statesville to the north. Both are reached by I-77 or US-21, and the better pick depends on which side of Troutman you start from.
How much does a Cookout Tray cost in Mooresville?
A Cookout Tray costs about $7.39 to $7.99 and includes one entree, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray starts around $5.29, and milkshakes are about $3.99 in more than 40 flavors. Prices can vary a little by store and change over time.
Which Cook Out is closest to Charlotte Motor Speedway?
The Concord Speedway store at 7771 Gateway Lane NW, Concord, NC 28027, and the Harrisburg store at 5161 Z-Max Blvd., Harrisburg, NC 28075, are the closest to the speedway. From Mooresville they are about 16 and 20 miles away. Expect long lines on race weekends.
Is a new Cook Out coming near Mooresville?
Cook Out’s locator lists one coming-soon store within 30 miles: 10820 Woodland Beaver Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215, about 26.5 miles away on the east side of Charlotte. No new Mooresville store is listed. The West Plaza Drive store remains the only Cook Out in town.
Find the Closest Cook Out in Mooresville
Mooresville’s Cook Out is on West Plaza Drive near I-77. Check hours before a late run, and use the directory for directions to nearby stores.