Cook Out Richmond VA — 3 Locations, Addresses & Hours (2026)

How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Richmond?

Three Cook Out restaurants carry a Richmond mailing address: 4802 W Broad St, 4300 S Laburnum Ave and 8240 Midlothian Tpke, according to Cook Out’s store locator (October 2026). Only the W Broad St store, near Willow Lawn and Staples Mill Rd, is actually inside Richmond city limits. The Laburnum Ave store is in eastern Henrico County and the Midlothian Turnpike store is in Chesterfield County.

Six more stores sit within about 20 miles of downtown: Eastridge Rd in western Henrico, Pouncey Tract Rd in Short Pump, Mechanicsville Turnpike in Hanover County, England St in Ashland, Oaklawn Blvd in Hopewell and the Boulevard in Colonial Heights. That makes 9 Cook Outs across the Richmond metro and the Tri-Cities, out of 42 open stores in Virginia.

• Closest to VCU, the Fan and Scott’s Addition: 4802 W Broad St.
• Closest to Richmond International Airport and Sandston: 4300 S Laburnum Ave, right at I-64 exit 195.
• Best for Southside and Chesterfield: 8240 Midlothian Tpke.
• Best for the West End and Short Pump: 1501 Eastridge Rd or 4245 Pouncey Tract Rd.

There is no Cook Out in downtown Richmond, Shockoe Bottom, Church Hill or Manchester. From those neighborhoods, W Broad St and S Laburnum Ave are usually the quickest drives.

Where Are the Cook Out Locations in Richmond?

The three Richmond-address stores are listed first, followed by the six nearby stores in Henrico, Hanover and the Tri-Cities, with approximate distances from downtown. Addresses come from Cook Out’s store locator (October 2026). Each card includes a Google Maps directions button. No new Richmond-area stores are listed as coming soon.

Which Richmond Cook Out Is Closest to Me?

Find your neighborhood below to see the nearest Cook Out and the simplest route. Because the stores ring the city rather than sitting downtown, most Richmonders are 10 to 15 minutes from one at night, when traffic is light.

The Midlothian Turnpike store is the only one of the three Richmond-address stores south of the James River. If you live south of the river near the Powhite Parkway, crossing back over to Broad St usually takes longer than heading west on US-60.

When Did Cook Out Come to Richmond?

Cook Out’s first Richmond-area store opened on Eastridge Rd in western Henrico in December 2010. The W Broad St store followed in 2011, and S Laburnum Ave in 2013. Richmond BizSense covered each step, and its reports are the source for the dates below.

Opening dates for the Mechanicsville, Midlothian Turnpike, Colonial Heights, Ashland and Hopewell stores weren’t confirmed in local news coverage, so they are left off the timeline.

Which Richmond Cook Outs Are Near the Interstate?

The S Laburnum Ave store is the easiest interstate stop, only about 0.05 miles from I-64 exit 195. The W Broad St store is about a mile from I-64 exit 186, and Ashland sits by I-95 exit 92. Distances below come from iExit and are approximate.

Driving through on I-95? Northbound, Ashland is the last Cook Out before Fredericksburg. Southbound, Colonial Heights on the Boulevard is the first one past Richmond. On I-64 between Charlottesville and Williamsburg, the Laburnum Ave store at exit 195 is the simplest stop because you barely leave the ramp.

Is There a Cook Out Near VCU or the University of Richmond?

Yes. The W Broad St store is the closest Cook Out to both VCU and the University of Richmond, a few miles from each by car. Students at Virginia Union, Randolph-Macon and Virginia State also have a store nearby, and so do the Fort Lee community and late-shift hospital staff.

Richmond Raceway in northern Henrico is where Cook Out sponsors a NASCAR Cup Series race. After a race, Mechanicsville Turnpike and S Laburnum Ave are the closest stores. Expect long drive-thru lines on race nights.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Richmond?

The W Broad St store was built with two drive-thru lanes and a walk-up window and has no indoor dining room. Most Richmond stores follow the same drive-thru and walk-up format, so plan to eat in the car or take your food home. Late at night, many stores close the walk-up window and serve the drive-thru only.

The busiest windows are usually lunch, the dinner rush and the hour after bars close on weekends. If Broad St is backed up after midnight, the Laburnum Ave store at I-64 exit 195 is about 15 minutes away and often quicker. See the Cook Out hours guide for holiday notes.

Cook Out Richmond Menu and Prices (2026)

Tray entrées include burgers, the BBQ plate, chicken strips, hot dogs, quesadillas and wraps. Sides include fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, chicken nuggets, chili and slaw. Most stores take cash and cards.

Ordering for a group from the W Broad St drive-thru? Have everyone’s tray order ready, entrée first, then the two sides, then the drink. It keeps the line moving. For more detail, see the tray menu, the milkshake menu, the burger menu and the secret menu.

How Does Cook Out Compare to Richmond’s Food Favorites?

Cook Out is the late-night value play in Richmond. A full tray and a shake cost about what a single combo costs elsewhere, and it serves hours after most local spots close. Richmond’s own barbecue and burger places compete on quality and atmosphere instead.

For sit-down barbecue, Richmond’s smokehouses are a different kind of meal, and they close at night. Cook Out’s own BBQ plate is chopped, North Carolina-style pork, and you can get it at 2 AM. Compared with Wawa or Sheetz, a Cook Out tray is usually cheaper for a full meal, but convenience stores stay open around the clock.

Where Can I Find More Cook Out Guides Near Richmond?

The Virginia state guide lists all 42 open stores. Charlottesville is about an hour west on I-64.

Cook Out Richmond FAQs

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