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Cook Out Raleigh NC — 7 Locations, Addresses & Late-Night Hours (2026)
Raleigh has six Cook Outs with Raleigh addresses — New Bern Ave, Western Blvd, S Wilmington St, Capital Blvd, Falls of Neuse Rd and Strickland Rd — plus a seventh on Jones Sausage Rd in Garner, just past the city’s southeast edge.
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. 12 more stores within about 24 miles.
This guide lists every Cook Out in Raleigh, from the New Bern Ave drive-thru east of downtown to the north Raleigh stores on Capital Blvd, Falls of Neuse Rd and Strickland Rd, plus the 12 nearest stores in Cary, Knightdale, Apex, Garner, Clayton, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Durham and Chapel Hill. Addresses come from Cook Out’s own store locator, with one-tap directions, the closest store to each neighborhood and campus, typical late-night hours and what to order.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), News & Observer, WhatNow Raleigh
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Raleigh, NC?
Raleigh has 6 Cook Outs with Raleigh addresses and a 7th on the city’s southeast edge in Garner. The Raleigh stores are 1201 New Bern Ave, 3930 Western Blvd, 3222 S Wilmington St, 3244 Capital Blvd, 6505 Falls of Neuse Rd and 9500 Strickland Rd; the seventh is 4001 Jones Sausage Rd, Garner, according to the Cook Out store locator in October 2026.
The closest store to downtown is New Bern Ave, about a mile east of the State Capitol. Western Blvd serves NC State and west Raleigh, S Wilmington St covers south Raleigh, and three stores spread across north Raleigh along Capital Blvd, Falls of Neuse Rd and Strickland Rd. Within about 24 miles there are 12 more Cook Outs, for 19 in all.
Older pages listed Raleigh stores at 4608 Capital Blvd, 4009 Wake Forest Rd, 3021 Western Blvd, 4700 Glenwood Ave and 1060 Mechanical Blvd in Garner. None of those addresses appear on Cook Out’s current locator, so they are not in this guide. There is no Cook Out on Glenwood Ave or Wake Forest Rd today.
- Downtown, Oakwood, east Raleigh: 1201 New Bern Ave
- NC State, Meredith College, west Raleigh: 3930 Western Blvd
- South Raleigh, Dix Park, I-40 south side: 3222 S Wilmington St
- North Raleigh near I-440 and US-1: 3244 Capital Blvd
- North Hills, Millbrook, Falls Lake side: 6505 Falls of Neuse Rd
- Six Forks Rd, Leesville, far north Raleigh: 9500 Strickland Rd
- Garner line, I-40 southeast: 4001 Jones Sausage Rd, Garner
Every Cook Out in Raleigh: Addresses & Directions
Raleigh’s seven stores are split into two areas below, followed by the 12 nearest Cook Outs in surrounding towns, all within about 24 miles of downtown. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026); tap any card for Google Maps directions. Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Raleigh, so real drives run longer.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown, West & South Raleigh | 4 | Raleigh, Garner | New Bern Ave • Western Blvd • S Wilmington St • I-40 • I-440 |
| North Raleigh | 3 | Raleigh | Capital Blvd (US-1) • Falls of Neuse Rd • Strickland Rd • I-440 • I-540 |
| Nearby Cook Out locations | 12 | Cary, Knightdale, Apex, Garner, Clayton, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Durham, Chapel Hill | I-40 • I-87/US-64 • US-1 • US-70 • NC-147 |
1. Downtown, West & South Raleigh — 4 Cook Out locations
Inside and just outside the I-440 Beltline, these four stores cover downtown, east Raleigh, the NC State area and south Raleigh down to the Garner line. New Bern Ave is the longest-running of the group: the News & Observer reported in 2024 that the drive-thru had been open for more than two decades.
Cook Out Raleigh – New Bern Ave
1201 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
1.0 mi; east of downtown near Saint Augustine’s University
Cook Out Raleigh – Western Blvd
3930 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606
3.0 mi; west Raleigh between NC State and the I-440 Beltline
Cook Out Raleigh – S Wilmington St
3222 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
3.1 mi; south Raleigh on S Wilmington St, just south of I-40
Cook Out Garner – Jones Sausage Rd
4001 Jones Sausage Rd, Garner, NC 27529
5.0 mi; Garner address on Jones Sausage Rd near I-40 exit 303
2. North Raleigh — 3 Cook Out locations
North Raleigh’s three stores line up along the area’s main commuter roads between the I-440 Beltline and I-540: Capital Blvd near the Beltline, Falls of Neuse Rd in the Millbrook–North Hills area, and Strickland Rd at Six Forks Rd.
Cook Out Raleigh – Capital Blvd
3244 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604
4.2 mi; on Capital Blvd (US-1), about a mile north of I-440
Cook Out Raleigh – Falls of Neuse Rd
6505 Falls Of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
6.4 mi; north Raleigh on Falls of Neuse Rd, between I-440 and I-540
Cook Out Raleigh – Strickland Rd
9500 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
8.4 mi; on Strickland Rd by Six Forks Station shopping center
3. Nearby Cook Out locations — 12 Cook Out locations
Beyond Raleigh, Cook Outs ring the city in every direction: Cary and Apex to the west, Knightdale and Clayton to the east, Garner and Fuquay-Varina to the south, Wake Forest to the north, and four Durham stores plus Chapel Hill to the northwest along I-40.
Cook Out Cary – Walnut St
1607 Walnut St., Cary, NC 27511
6.2 mi west; on Walnut St in east Cary
Cook Out Knightdale
1151 North Smithfield Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
8.6 mi east; on North Smithfield Rd in Knightdale
Cook Out Apex
1001 E Williams St., Apex, NC 27502
12.1 mi southwest; on East Williams St (NC-55) in Apex
Cook Out Garner – Bratton Dr
102 Bratton Dr, Garner, NC 27529
12.6 mi south; on Bratton Dr in south Garner
Cook Out Clayton
11637 US 70 Business Hwy W, Clayton, NC 27520
12.7 mi southeast; on US-70 Business in Clayton, Johnston County
Cook Out Wake Forest
11690 Northpark Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
13.9 mi north; on Northpark Dr off the US-1 corridor
Cook Out Fuquay-Varina
1433 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
14.8 mi southwest; on North Main St in Fuquay-Varina
Cook Out Durham – Miami Blvd
1540 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
16.2 mi northwest; on South Miami Blvd in southeast Durham
Cook Out Durham – Allendown Dr (RTP)
2103 Allendown Drive, Durham, NC 27713
16.5 mi; south Durham, listed by Cook Out as its RTP store
Cook Out Durham – Shannon Rd
3119 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707
21.8 mi; southwest Durham near the US 15-501 corridor
Cook Out Durham – N Roxboro St
4245 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27705
23.8 mi; north Durham near Duke Regional Hospital
Cook Out Chapel Hill
450 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
24.0 mi; on South Elliott Rd near Fordham Blvd
Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me in Raleigh?
Downtown and east Raleigh should use New Bern Ave; the NC State side uses Western Blvd; south Raleigh uses S Wilmington St; north Raleigh splits between Capital Blvd, Falls of Neuse Rd and Strickland Rd. The table below matches common neighborhoods to the nearest store.
| If you are in… | Closest Cook Out | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown, Oakwood, Moore Square | 1201 New Bern Ave | East on New Bern Ave |
| Five Points, Mordecai, Hayes Barton | 1201 New Bern Ave or 3244 Capital Blvd | Downtown streets or Capital Blvd north |
| NC State, Hillsborough St, Meredith College | 3930 Western Blvd | West on Western Blvd |
| Carter-Finley Stadium, Lenovo Center, State Fairgrounds | 3930 Western Blvd | Blue Ridge Rd or I-440 to Western Blvd |
| Dix Park, Caraleigh, south Raleigh | 3222 S Wilmington St | S Saunders or S Wilmington St south |
| Rock Quarry Rd, southeast Raleigh | 3222 S Wilmington St or Jones Sausage Rd | I-40 east to exit 303 |
| North Hills, Millbrook | 6505 Falls of Neuse Rd | Six Forks or Millbrook Rd to Falls of Neuse |
| Six Forks Rd, Leesville, Bedford | 9500 Strickland Rd | Six Forks Rd north to Strickland |
| Capital Blvd, Wake Forest Rd, Duke Raleigh Hospital area | 3244 Capital Blvd | Capital Blvd (US-1) north of I-440 |
| Crabtree Valley, Glenwood Ave | Western Blvd or Strickland Rd | I-440 south, or Glenwood/Six Forks north |
| Brier Creek, RDU Airport | Strickland Rd or Durham’s Allendown Dr | I-540 east or I-40 west |
| Wakefield, Triangle Town Center | Falls of Neuse Rd or Wake Forest | I-540 to Falls of Neuse, or US-1 north |
| Knightdale, east of I-87 | Knightdale, N Smithfield Rd | I-87/US-64 east |
| Wake Tech main campus, US-401 south | Garner, Bratton Dr | US-401 north |
Routes are general guidance based on the store coordinates in Cook Out’s locator. Beltline traffic, NC State game days and State Fair crowds in October can make a farther store the faster choice.
How Long Has Cook Out Been in Raleigh?
Cook Out has been in Raleigh for more than two decades; the New Bern Ave drive-thru had been open for over 20 years when the News & Observer reported on it in 2024. Exact opening dates for the other Raleigh stores have not been published, so the timeline below sticks to verified facts.
1989: Morris Reaves opens the first Cook Out in Greensboro, about 75 miles west of Raleigh.
2001: Cook Out buys the lot next to its New Bern Ave drive-thru for $310,000, according to the News & Observer, showing the chain was already established in the capital.
2024: The News & Observer reports on a second Cook Out-owned building beside the New Bern Ave store with a dining room and Roo’s Chicken signs, a sign the company was testing new ideas in Raleigh.
2025: WhatNow Raleigh reports plans for a new Cook Out at 1206 N Arendell Ave in Zebulon, in eastern Wake County.
October 2026: The locator lists 6 stores with Raleigh addresses, the Jones Sausage Rd store in Garner, Zebulon as coming soon and 144 open Cook Outs across North Carolina.
Coming soon: The Zebulon store at 1206 N Arendell Ave, about 18 miles east of downtown Raleigh, is listed as coming soon on Cook Out’s locator. No opening date has been announced, so east Wake drivers should keep using Knightdale for now.
How Do I Get to Cook Out From I-40, I-440 and I-540 in Raleigh?
Every Raleigh Cook Out is within a few minutes of a major highway: I-40 for S Wilmington St and Jones Sausage Rd, I-440 for Western Blvd and Capital Blvd, and I-540 for Strickland Rd and Falls of Neuse Rd. Here is how to reach each from the main roads.
- I-40 through south Raleigh: The S Wilmington St store is just south of the interstate. Farther east, exit 303 (Jones Sausage Rd) puts you at the Garner store.
- I-440 Beltline, west side: Exit at Western Blvd and head east toward NC State for 3930 Western Blvd.
- I-440 Beltline, north side: Exit at Capital Blvd (US-1) and head north about a mile to 3244 Capital Blvd.
- I-540 Outer Loop: Use the Six Forks Rd exit and go south to Strickland Rd, or the Falls of Neuse Rd exit and go south toward Millbrook.
- I-87 / US-64 east: Head toward Knightdale for 1151 N Smithfield Rd; New Bern Ave is the in-town option just east of downtown.
- US-70 / US-401 south: S Wilmington St and S Saunders St carry these routes into downtown past the S Wilmington St store; Garner’s Bratton Dr store is farther south.
On I-40 between Raleigh and Durham, the closest stores to the highway are in south Durham (Allendown Dr, labeled RTP) and Cary (Walnut St). Our Cook Out locations finder covers longer road trips.
Is There a Cook Out Near NC State and Other Raleigh Colleges?
Yes. 3930 Western Blvd is the NC State store, under 2 miles west of the Belltower, and Raleigh’s other colleges each have a Cook Out within a few miles. Late hours make Cook Out a staple after games, labs and shifts.
NC State University Main campus and Centennial Campus students use 3930 Western Blvd, a short drive west on Western Blvd from the Belltower and Hillsborough St.
Meredith College Meredith’s Hillsborough St campus is about a mile from the Western Blvd store.
Saint Augustine’s University The New Bern Ave store is close to the campus east of downtown, within an easy drive.
Shaw University and William Peace University Downtown students are closest to 1201 New Bern Ave, about a mile or so east of the Capitol area.
WakeMed Raleigh WakeMed’s main campus is also on New Bern Ave, east of the store at 1201 New Bern Ave, making it a short drive for night-shift staff.
Carter-Finley, Lenovo Center and the State Fair After Wolfpack football, Hurricanes games or the State Fair, Western Blvd is closest but busiest; S Wilmington St or Strickland Rd may be quicker.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Raleigh?
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 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 |
With seven stores in and around the city, Raleigh has plenty of late-night choices. When one drive-thru line wraps around the building on a Friday night, the next store is usually 10 to 15 minutes away. Cook Out does not serve breakfast; the first orders go in at 10:30 AM.
See our Cook Out hours guide for holiday details.
Cook Out Raleigh 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 these as typical ranges.
Raleigh stores serve the full chain menu: 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
- Tray sides: hushpuppies, fries, onion rings, chili cheese fries, slaw, bacon wrap and more
Drive-thru and walk-up windows are standard, and cash and cards are accepted. Browse the full Cook Out menu, the tray menu, the milkshake menu and the secret menu.
How Does Cook Out Compare to Raleigh Favorites?
Cook Out wins on price and late hours; Raleigh’s institutions win on history and barbecue. Many locals use Cook Out for a cheap late tray and save the classics for daytime.
| Spot | Known for | When it beats Cook Out |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Out (7 Raleigh-area stores) | $7–$8 trays, 40+ shakes, open until 3–4 AM | Late at night and on a budget |
| Clyde Cooper’s Barbeque, downtown | Eastern-style barbecue, serving since 1938 | A sit-down barbecue lunch downtown |
| Char-Grill, Hillsborough St | Charbroiled burgers since 1959 | Daytime burgers near NC State |
| Snoopy’s Hot Dogs | Raleigh hot dog stands | When you only want a hot dog |
| Bojangles | Biscuits and fried chicken | Breakfast, when Cook Out is closed |
Char-Grill is the closest comparison, since both are built around charbroiled burgers, though Char-Grill keeps its own paper order slips and shorter hours. Cook Out’s edge is the tray, which adds two sides and a drink for about the price of a single burger and fries elsewhere.
More Cook Out Guides Near Raleigh
Every Wake County town with a Cook Out guide is listed below, plus Durham and Chapel Hill. Each guide lists that town’s stores with directions.
Cook Out Cary 1607 Walnut St, about 6 miles west.
Cook Out Garner Jones Sausage Rd and Bratton Dr south of Raleigh.
Cook Out Apex 1001 E Williams St, about 12 miles southwest.
Cook Out Wake Forest 11690 Northpark Dr, about 14 miles north.
Cook Out Fuquay-Varina 1433 N Main St, about 15 miles southwest.
Cook Out Durham Five Durham stores, the closest about 16 miles away.
Cook Out Chapel Hill 450 S Elliott Rd, about 24 miles west.
Cook Out North Carolina All 144 open North Carolina stores by region.
Cook Out Raleigh FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Raleigh, NC?
Six stores have Raleigh addresses: 1201 New Bern Ave, 3930 Western Blvd, 3222 S Wilmington St, 3244 Capital Blvd, 6505 Falls of Neuse Rd and 9500 Strickland Rd. A seventh, 4001 Jones Sausage Rd in Garner, sits on the city’s southeast edge. That count comes from the Cook Out store locator in October 2026.
Which Cook Out is closest to NC State?
3930 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606, is the closest store to NC State’s main campus, under 2 miles west of the Belltower. It also serves Meredith College and west Raleigh. After big games at Carter-Finley it gets busy, so S Wilmington St can be quicker.
Which Cook Out is closest to downtown Raleigh?
1201 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610, about a mile east of the State Capitol. It is the longest-established Raleigh store we can document; the News & Observer reported in 2024 that the drive-thru had been open for more than two decades.
Is there a Cook Out on Glenwood Ave or Wake Forest Rd?
No. Older lists showed stores at 4700 Glenwood Ave and 4009 Wake Forest Rd, but Cook Out’s current locator has no store on either road. From Glenwood Ave, use Western Blvd or Strickland Rd; from Wake Forest Rd, Capital Blvd is closest.
What time does Cook Out close in Raleigh?
Most Cook Outs close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM Friday and Saturday, opening at 10:30 AM every day. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays, so check the specific Raleigh store before a very late trip.
Which Cook Out is closest to north Raleigh?
North Raleigh has three: 3244 Capital Blvd about a mile north of I-440, 6505 Falls of Neuse Rd between I-440 and I-540, and 9500 Strickland Rd near Six Forks Rd. Wakefield and Wake Forest drivers can also use 11690 Northpark Dr in Wake Forest.
Is a new Cook Out coming to the Raleigh area?
Cook Out’s locator lists a store at 1206 N Arendell Ave in Zebulon, about 18 miles east of downtown Raleigh, as coming soon. No opening date has been announced. Until it opens, the closest eastern Wake store is 1151 N Smithfield Rd in Knightdale.
How much is a Cookout Tray in Raleigh?
A Cookout Tray is about $7.39 to $7.99 for an entree, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray starts around $5.29, and milkshakes are about $3.99. Prices vary slightly between Raleigh stores, so expect a few cents’ difference from one to another.
Find the Closest Cook Out in Raleigh
Use New Bern Ave downtown, Western Blvd near NC State, S Wilmington St in south Raleigh and the three north Raleigh stores off I-440 and I-540. Hours vary by store, so check before a very late run.