Cook Out Winchester VA — S Pleasant Valley Rd Location off I-81, Menu & Hours (2026)

Is There a Cook Out in Winchester, Virginia?

Yes. Winchester has one Cook Out, at 1551 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, VA 22601, about 0.6 miles from I-81 exit 313 (US-17/US-50/US-522). It is the only Cook Out in Winchester and Frederick County and the northernmost of Cook Out’s 42 open Virginia stores, according to the Cook Out store locator (October 2026).

The store sits on the S Pleasant Valley Rd retail strip on the city’s southeast side, just north of Apple Blossom Mall, with McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Waffle House and Chipotle all within a few hundred yards. Shenandoah University’s main campus is roughly a third of a mile east in a straight line.

The big thing to know: there is no other Cook Out nearby. The next closest store is in Manassas Park, about 47 miles southeast in a straight line and usually around an hour’s drive. The locator shows nothing closer in any direction, including the West Virginia Eastern Panhandle and western Maryland, and no coming-soon stores within 30 miles as of October 2026.

• Address: 1551 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, VA 22601
• Interstate access: I-81 exit 313, then about 0.6 miles to S Pleasant Valley Rd
• Typical hours: 10:30 AM to about 3 AM Sunday–Thursday and 4 AM Friday–Saturday (hours vary by store)
• Next nearest: Manassas Park (8502 Centerville Rd), about 47 miles away

Where Are the Cook Out Locations Near Winchester, VA?

Winchester’s store is listed first, followed by the nearest other Cook Out, in Manassas Park, about 47 miles away in a straight line. Nothing else is closer. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026); tap Directions to open Google Maps.

Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me Around Winchester and Frederick County?

For Winchester, all of Frederick County, Clarke County, Warren County and the nearby West Virginia line, the closest Cook Out is 1551 S Pleasant Valley Rd. Only the eastern side of Loudoun County and Fauquier County are closer to Manassas Park.

Because the next store is so far away, the Winchester location functions as the Cook Out for a huge area that includes parts of three states. If you are coming from the Eastern Panhandle or Hampshire County, check the store’s hours before you set out.

How Do I Get to Cook Out Winchester From I-81?

Take I-81 to exit 313 for US-17, US-50 and US-522 (Millwood Pike). iExit lists the Cook Out about 0.59 miles from the northbound ramp, on the northwest side of the interchange along S Pleasant Valley Rd. Follow Millwood Pike toward the city and turn onto S Pleasant Valley Rd past Apple Blossom Mall.

• I-81 northbound from Harrisonburg and Roanoke: The Harrisonburg store at exit 247 is the last Cook Out before Winchester, about 66 miles south. Exit 313 is the main Winchester exit for the mall and Shenandoah University.
• I-81 southbound from Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia: Winchester is the first Cook Out you reach in Virginia, and on this stretch of I-81 there is none in Maryland or the Eastern Panhandle before it. Take exit 313.
• I-66: I-66 begins at I-81 south of Winchester. Drivers coming west from Northern Virginia can take I-66 to I-81 north and exit 313; drivers going the other way reach Manassas Park via I-66 east.
• US-50 / US-17 / US-522 (Millwood Pike): These routes share Millwood Pike at exit 313. US-50 continues east toward Northern Virginia and west into West Virginia.
• VA-7: VA-7 ends in downtown Winchester and links the city with Berryville, Purcellville and Leesburg to the east.
• VA-37: The western bypass loops around the west side of Winchester, handy from the Amherst St and US-50 west side.
• US-11 (Valley Pike): US-11 runs through downtown and parallels I-81 to Stephens City and Middletown.

Winchester is about 75 miles west of Washington, D.C. For travelers on the I-81 corridor, exit 313 is a convenient stop with plenty of fuel, hotels and food; for late-night drivers, the Cook Out drive-thru is one of the latest kitchens in the area.

What Is the Cook Out Market Like in Winchester?

Winchester is a one-store Cook Out market at the northern tip of the chain’s Virginia footprint. The city of 28,120 people is an independent city and the county seat of Frederick County, and its store draws from Clarke, Warren and Frederick counties plus the West Virginia line.

The Burn’s January 2022 report did not give an exact opening day, so this page does not either. What is clear is how isolated the store is: Winchester sits about 66 miles up I-81 from Harrisonburg and about 47 miles from Manassas Park, so it serves an unusually large area for a single Cook Out.

Apple Blossom Festival weekends

The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival has been held in Winchester since 1924, usually the first weekend in May, with parades, a carnival, fireworks and the crowning of the Apple Blossom Queen. Festival weekends bring heavy traffic and visitors to the city, and the Cook Out is a short drive from Apple Blossom Mall, so expect longer drive-thru lines in the evenings. Winchester is also known as the birthplace of country singer Patsy Cline, born there in 1932.

Is There a Cook Out Near Shenandoah University?

Yes. Shenandoah University’s main campus is roughly a third of a mile east of the store in a straight line, so the Pleasant Valley Rd Cook Out is effectively the campus Cook Out. Winchester Medical Center and Laurel Ridge Community College students and staff use the same store.

For late study sessions, the key detail is hours. Most Cook Outs stay open until about 3 AM on weeknights and 4 AM on weekends, but confirm the Winchester store’s current hours, because there is no backup within 45 miles.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Winchester, VA?

These are chain-wide norms, not a promise for 1551 S Pleasant Valley Rd on any particular night. For holidays and late-night details, see our guide to Cook Out’s opening and closing times. Winter storms in the Shenandoah Valley and holiday schedules can shorten hours, and the walk-up window may close before the drive-thru.

Cook Out is a drive-thru and walk-up chain, and most locations do not have indoor dining rooms. With the next store about an hour away, a closed Winchester store means no Cook Out tonight, so check first.

What’s on the Cook Out Winchester Menu, and How Much Does It Cost?

The best value is the Cookout Tray, about $7.39–$7.99 for one entree, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray starts around $5.29 and milkshakes run about $3.99. These are typical prices that vary by store, so the menu board on S Pleasant Valley Rd is the final word.

Calories for popular Winchester orders

Calorie figures below come from Cook Out’s published nutrition information.

A BBQ sandwich tray with cheese bites, hush puppies and a regular Cheerwine comes to about 962 calories. For more, see the Cookout Tray menu, milkshake menu, sides menu and Cook Out calories guide.

• Driving back to West Virginia or Clarke County? Shakes travel well; fries are best eaten in the lot.
• Campus group orders: trays keep big Shenandoah orders straight because each includes its own drink.
• I-81 travelers: know your tray before you reach the speaker; the line moves faster.

How Does Cook Out Compare to Other Food Near I-81 Exit 313?

Cook Out competes on price and late hours. Around exit 313 and Apple Blossom Mall, most sit-down restaurants charge more for a full meal and close hours before Cook Out’s typical 3 AM close.

For a night out, Old Town Winchester and the Loudoun Street Mall have independent restaurants and cafés. Cook Out is where the night often ends: a full tray for under $8, more than 40 shake flavors and drive-thru hours that run well past midnight.

Where Are More Cook Out Guides Near Winchester?

The Cook Out Virginia guide lists all 42 open Virginia stores. Heading down I-81 or across the state, these guides cover the next stops.

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