📍 Winston-Salem, North Carolina • 5 Stores • 12 Nearby • 2026
Cook Out Winston-Salem NC — 5 Locations, Addresses & Hours (2026)
Winston-Salem has 5 Cook Out restaurants — Akron Dr on the north side, Peters Creek Pkwy on the south side, Reynolda Rd near Wake Forest, Kester Mill Rd on the west side and Summit Point Ln off University Pkwy — plus Walkertown, Kernersville and Clemmons within 10 miles.
5 stores inside Winston-Salem, 3 more in Forsyth County suburbs. Most open 10:30 AM–3 AM, 4 AM Fri–Sat. Cookout Tray about $7.39–$7.99.
This guide lists every Cook Out in Winston-Salem with its exact street address and a one-tap Google Maps directions button, plus the nearest stores in Walkertown, Kernersville, Clemmons, King, High Point, Thomasville, Lexington and west Greensboro. Addresses come from Cook Out’s own store locator, checked in October 2026, and the notes help you choose the right drive-thru from Wake Forest, WSSU, Hanes Mall or downtown.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), Clemmons Courier, Wikipedia
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Winston-Salem?
There are 5 Cook Out restaurants in Winston-Salem: 339 Akron Dr, 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy, 2897 Reynolda Rd, 4505 Kester Mill Rd and 245 Summit Point Ln off University Pkwy. Together they cover the north, south and west sides of the city, with the Reynolda Rd store the closest to Wake Forest University.
Three more Cook Outs sit in the Forsyth County suburbs within about 10 miles of downtown: Walkertown (5190 Walkertown Commons Dr), Kernersville (1010 S Main St) and Clemmons (3125 Gammon Ln). Beyond those, King, High Point, Thomasville, Lexington and the west side of Greensboro are all within roughly 22 miles.
Most Winston-Salem stores open at 10:30 AM and stay open until about 3 AM Sunday–Thursday and 4 AM Friday–Saturday, but hours vary by location. Kernersville is its own town in eastern Forsyth County, so its store is listed with the nearby locations rather than in the city count.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Stores in Winston-Salem | 5 |
| Stores within ~10 miles | 8 (adds Walkertown, Kernersville, Clemmons) |
| Closest to Wake Forest University | 2897 Reynolda Rd (about 1.5 miles northwest of campus) |
| Closest to Hanes Mall | 4505 Kester Mill Rd (about 1.5–2 miles west) |
| Closest to downtown | 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy or 339 Akron Dr |
| Typical hours | 10:30 AM–3 AM; 4 AM Fri–Sat (varies by store) |
Every Cook Out in Winston-Salem: Addresses & Directions
Below is every Cook Out inside Winston-Salem, followed by the nearest stores elsewhere in Forsyth, Stokes, Davidson and Guilford counties. All addresses are from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026); tap a red button to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Winston-Salem | 5 | Winston-Salem | US-52 • I-40 • Salem Pkwy (US-421) • University Pkwy |
| Forsyth County Suburbs | 3 | Walkertown, Kernersville, Clemmons | I-40 • US-158 • Lewisville-Clemmons Rd |
| King & Stokes County | 1 | King | US-52 north |
| High Point, Thomasville & Lexington | 4 | High Point, Thomasville, Lexington | US-52 south • I-74 • I-85 |
| West Greensboro | 4 | Greensboro | I-40 east • W Wendover Ave |
1. Inside Winston-Salem — 5 Cook Out locations
Winston-Salem’s five stores form a ring around downtown: Akron Dr and Summit Point Ln to the north, Reynolda Rd to the northwest near Wake Forest, Kester Mill Rd to the west beyond Hanes Mall, and Peters Creek Pkwy to the south.
Cook Out Winston-Salem – Akron Dr
339 Akron Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
North Winston-Salem off US-52, about a mile from Allegacy Stadium and the Coliseum
Cook Out Winston-Salem – Peters Creek Pkwy
3103 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
South side on Peters Creek Pkwy, roughly 1.5 miles south of I-40
Cook Out Winston-Salem – Reynolda Rd
2897 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Reynolda Rd northwest of Wake Forest University, about 1.5 miles from campus
Cook Out Winston-Salem – Kester Mill Rd
4505 Kester Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
West side on Kester Mill Rd, about 1.5–2 miles west of Hanes Mall
Cook Out Winston-Salem – University Pkwy
245 Summit Point Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Summit Point Ln off University Pkwy on the city’s far north side
2. Forsyth County Suburbs — 3 Cook Out locations
Within about 10 miles of downtown, three more stores serve eastern and western Forsyth County.
Cook Out Walkertown
5190 Walkertown Commons Drive, Walkertown, NC 27051
Walkertown Commons in eastern Forsyth County; about 7 miles northeast
Cook Out Kernersville
1010 S. Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284
S Main St in Kernersville near I-40; about 8 miles east
Cook Out Clemmons
3125 Gammon Lane, Clemmons, NC 27012
Publix-anchored center at Lewisville-Clemmons Rd and Peace Haven Rd; about 9 miles
3. King & Stokes County — 1 Cook Out location
Heading north on US-52 toward Pilot Mountain and Mount Airy, King has the next store.
Cook Out King
636 South Main St, King, NC 27021
S Main St in King, north of Winston-Salem off US-52; about 13 miles
4. High Point, Thomasville & Lexington — 4 Cook Out locations
South and southeast of the city, Davidson County and High Point have four stores within about 22 miles.
Cook Out High Point – N Main St
2420 N. Main Street, High Point, NC 27265
N Main St on High Point’s north side; about 14 miles southeast
Cook Out Thomasville
1123 Randolph Street, Thomasville, NC 27360
Randolph St in Thomasville, Cook Out’s headquarters town; about 19 miles
Cook Out High Point – S Main St
2923 S. Main Street, High Point, NC 27263
S Main St on High Point’s south side; about 19 miles southeast
Cook Out Lexington
1700 Cotton Grove Rd, Lexington, NC 27292
Cotton Grove Rd in Lexington, Davidson County; about 22 miles south
5. West Greensboro — 4 Cook Out locations
About 19–22 miles east on I-40, the west side of Greensboro has four stores — the first ones you reach driving toward the city where Cook Out was founded.
Cook Out Greensboro – Sapp Rd
5406 Sapp Road, Greensboro, NC 27409
Sapp Rd off W Wendover Ave; about 19 miles east
Cook Out Greensboro – W Market St
4801 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27409
W Market St in west Greensboro; about 21 miles east
Cook Out Greensboro – Gate City Blvd
3804 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
W Gate City Blvd (formerly High Point Rd); about 22 miles east
Cook Out Greensboro – Battleground/Westridge
3309 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
Battleground Ave near Westridge Rd; about 22 miles east
How Is Winston-Salem Connected to Cook Out’s History?
Cook Out was born just down I-40: Morris Reaves opened the first store on Randleman Road in Greensboro in 1989. The Triad — Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point — has been Cook Out’s home market ever since, and the company is headquartered today in Thomasville, about 19 miles from Winston-Salem.
1989: First Cook Out opens on Randleman Road in Greensboro.
1990s–2000s: More than 50 North Carolina stores open, filling in the Triad, Triangle and beyond, before the chain leaves the state.
July 30, 2010: First out-of-state Cook Out opens in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
2020s: Forsyth County keeps adding stores, including the Clemmons location in the former Habit Burger Grill drive-thru at 3125 Gammon Ln.
October 2026: Cook Out’s locator lists 144 open North Carolina stores and about 370 across 11 states — 5 of them in Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem has a famous food history of its own: Krispy Kreme was founded here in 1937, and Lexington — home of the Piedmont’s best-known barbecue style — is about 22 miles south. Cook Out’s chopped barbecue sandwich and hushpuppies fit right into that tradition.
Which Winston-Salem Cook Out Is Closest to Me?
Pick by side of town: Akron Dr or University Pkwy for the north side, Reynolda Rd for Wake Forest and Buena Vista, Kester Mill Rd for the Hanes Mall and Jonestown area, and Peters Creek Pkwy for the south side and downtown. Distances are approximate straight-line miles.
| If you are in or near… | Closest Cook Out | Rough distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University (Reynolda campus) | 2897 Reynolda Rd | About 1.5 miles |
| Reynolda House / Reynolda Village | 2897 Reynolda Rd | About 1.5–2 miles |
| Allegacy Stadium / LJVM Coliseum / Fairgrounds | 339 Akron Dr | About 1 mile |
| Winston-Salem State University | 339 Akron Dr or 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy | About 3–3.5 miles |
| Salem College / Old Salem | 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy | About 2.5–3 miles |
| UNC School of the Arts | 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy | About 2–2.5 miles |
| Downtown / Truist Stadium | 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy | About 2.5 miles |
| Hanes Mall / Hanes Mall Blvd | 4505 Kester Mill Rd | About 1.5–2 miles |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 4505 Kester Mill Rd | About 2–2.5 miles |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (Medical Center Blvd) | 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy | About 3 miles |
| Clemmons / Lewisville | 3125 Gammon Ln, Clemmons | Varies |
| Kernersville / Walkertown | 1010 S Main St or 5190 Walkertown Commons Dr | Varies |
Which Winston-Salem Cook Out Is Easiest From the Highway?
Winston-Salem’s Cook Outs line up with its main highways: US-52 for Akron Dr, I-40 for Kester Mill Rd and Peters Creek Pkwy, and University Pkwy and Reynolda Rd for the north and northwest.
- US-52 (north–south through the city): Akron Dr is just off US-52 on the north side; keep going north and King’s S Main St store is about 13 miles out. Heading south, US-52 leads toward Lexington.
- I-40 (east–west): Peters Creek Pkwy and Kester Mill Rd are the in-town stops on the south and west sides. East on I-40, Kernersville is about 8 miles out and west Greensboro about 19–22. West on I-40, Clemmons is the next store.
- Salem Pkwy (US-421, the former Business 40): Downtown’s main highway; Peters Creek Pkwy is a short hop south from it.
- University Pkwy: The Summit Point Ln store sits off University Pkwy on the far north side, convenient from Rural Hall and Bethania.
- Reynolda Rd and Silas Creek Pkwy: Reynolda Rd runs past Wake Forest to the store at 2897 Reynolda Rd; Silas Creek Pkwy links Wake Forest, Forsyth Medical Center and Hanes Mall.
Driving I-40 between Statesville and Greensboro? Clemmons, Kester Mill Rd, Peters Creek Pkwy and Kernersville are all short detours off the interstate.
Is There a Cook Out Near Wake Forest University and WSSU?
Yes — the Reynolda Rd store is about 1.5 miles northwest of Wake Forest’s Reynolda campus, and Winston-Salem State students have Akron Dr and Peters Creek Pkwy at roughly 3–3.5 miles each.
Wake Forest University 2897 Reynolda Rd is the late-night default for Demon Deacons, a short drive out Reynolda Rd past the campus.
Winston-Salem State University WSSU sits southeast of downtown; 339 Akron Dr (via US-52 north) and 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy are about equally close.
Salem College One of the oldest women’s colleges in the U.S., in Old Salem; Peters Creek Pkwy is the nearest Cook Out.
UNC School of the Arts On the south side near Old Salem; 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy is roughly 2 miles away.
Forsyth Tech The main Silas Creek Pkwy campus is within a few miles of both Peters Creek Pkwy and Kester Mill Rd.
Game days After a Wake Forest football or basketball game at Allegacy Stadium or the Joel Coliseum, 339 Akron Dr is about a mile away.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Winston-Salem?
Most Winston-Salem Cook Outs close around 3 AM Sunday–Thursday and 4 AM Friday–Saturday, opening at 10:30 AM. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays, so check Google Maps or the Cook Out locator before a very late trip.
| Day | Typical open | Typical close |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 10:30 AM | ~3:00 AM |
| Monday–Thursday | 10:30 AM | ~3:00 AM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM | ~4:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM | ~4:00 AM |
Most stores are drive-thru and walk-up only, without indoor dining. Expect the longest lines late on Friday and Saturday nights near Wake Forest and on game days. Our Cook Out hours guide covers holidays and drive-thru-only nights.
What Should I Order at Cook Out in Winston-Salem?
Get a Cookout Tray — an entrée, two sides and a drink for about $7.39–$7.99. The classic Triad order is a Big Double “Cook Out Style” (chili, slaw, onions and mustard) or a chopped barbecue sandwich with hushpuppies, plus a Cheerwine from just down the road in Salisbury.
- Cookout Tray (entrée + 2 sides + drink): about $7.39–$7.99
- Cook Out Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
- Milkshakes: about $3.99, 40+ flavors
- Payment: cash and cards accepted
Tray entrées include burgers, chicken (grilled, Cajun and spicy), chicken strips, barbecue, hot dogs, quesadillas and wraps; sides include fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, chili, slaw and Cajun fries. Prices vary slightly by store. See the tray menu, milkshake menu, drinks menu and our full Cook Out menu with prices.
How Does Cook Out Compare to Winston-Salem Favorites?
Cook Out is the cheap, late-night option; Winston-Salem’s hometown names own breakfast, doughnuts and barbecue tradition.
| Spot | Known for | When Cook Out makes more sense |
|---|---|---|
| Krispy Kreme (founded in Winston-Salem, 1937) | Hot Original Glazed doughnuts | When you want a full meal and a shake late at night |
| Dairi-O | Triad burger-and-shake drive-in chain | When you want a tray deal or it’s past Dairi-O’s closing time |
| Lexington-style barbecue joints | Pit-cooked pork shoulder with red slaw | For a quick barbecue sandwich and hushpuppies at drive-thru speed |
| National drive-thrus | Value menus and combos | Cook Out’s tray includes two sides and a drink for about the price of one combo |
Where Are Other Cook Out Guides Near Winston-Salem?
The closest neighboring guides are Greensboro, High Point, Statesville and Mooresville. Each lists exact addresses and directions buttons.
Cook Out Greensboro Seven stores in the city where Cook Out started in 1989, about 25 miles east.
Cook Out High Point N Main St and S Main St stores, about 14–19 miles southeast.
Cook Out Statesville West on I-40 toward I-77.
Cook Out Mooresville Lake Norman stores off I-77.
Cook Out North Carolina All 144 open North Carolina stores by region.
Cook Out locations finder Search Cook Out stores in all 11 states.
Cook Out Winston-Salem FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Winston-Salem, NC?
There are 5 Cook Out restaurants in Winston-Salem: 339 Akron Dr, 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy, 2897 Reynolda Rd, 4505 Kester Mill Rd and 245 Summit Point Ln off University Pkwy. Three more are nearby in Walkertown, Kernersville and Clemmons, all within about 10 miles, according to Cook Out’s store locator in October 2026.
Which Cook Out is closest to Wake Forest University?
The Reynolda Rd store at 2897 Reynolda Rd is the closest Cook Out to Wake Forest University, roughly 1.5 miles northwest of the Reynolda campus. For game days at Allegacy Stadium or the Joel Coliseum, the Akron Dr store at 339 Akron Dr is closer — about a mile away on the north side off US-52.
Which Cook Out is closest to Winston-Salem State University?
WSSU students have two similar options: 339 Akron Dr on the north side via US-52 and 3103 Peters Creek Pkwy on the south side, each roughly 3–3.5 miles from campus. Peters Creek Pkwy is also the nearest store to Salem College, Old Salem, UNC School of the Arts and downtown’s Truist Stadium.
What time does Cook Out close in Winston-Salem?
Most Winston-Salem Cook Outs open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and about 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and may change on holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, so check Google Maps or Cook Out’s store locator before making a very late run.
Is there a Cook Out in Kernersville?
Yes. Kernersville has a Cook Out at 1010 S Main St, near I-40 about 8 miles east of downtown Winston-Salem. It is its own town rather than part of Winston-Salem, so it is listed with the nearby stores. Walkertown’s store at 5190 Walkertown Commons Dr is another eastern Forsyth County option.
Is there a Cook Out in Clemmons?
Yes. Cook Out’s Clemmons store is at 3125 Gammon Ln in the Publix-anchored shopping center at Lewisville-Clemmons Rd and Peace Haven Rd, in the former Habit Burger Grill drive-thru. It is about 9 miles west of downtown Winston-Salem and handy from I-40 for travelers heading toward Mocksville or Statesville.
Which Cook Out is closest to Hanes Mall?
The Kester Mill Rd store at 4505 Kester Mill Rd is the closest to Hanes Mall, about 1.5–2 miles to the west. It is also the nearest Cook Out to Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center on Silas Creek Pkwy, making it a practical late-night stop for hospital staff and west-side shoppers.
How far is Winston-Salem from the original Cook Out?
The first Cook Out opened on Randleman Road in Greensboro in 1989, about 25–30 miles east of downtown Winston-Salem via I-40. A Cook Out still operates at 2601 Randleman Rd today. The company’s headquarters is in Thomasville, roughly 19 miles southeast, in Davidson County.
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