Cookout Charlotte Menu: Prices, Locations and Hours (2026)
Prices and hours last reviewed October 29, 2026. This is an independent information site and is not affiliated with Cook Out. For official details, visit cookout.com.
The Cookout Charlotte menu is Cook Out’s standard menu: char-grilled burgers, barbecue, chicken, hot dogs, quesadillas, wraps, sides and more than 40 milkshake flavors. A Cook Out Tray costs roughly $7.40 to $8 as of October 2026, and most Charlotte stores close between about 2 AM and 5 AM. This page covers the menu, prices, all 13 Charlotte stores and closing times.
What Is on the Cook Out Menu in Charlotte?
The Cook Out menu in Charlotte is the chain’s standard menu: char-grilled burgers, barbecue, chicken, hot dogs, quesadillas, wraps, sides and 40+ milkshake flavors. Most items are sold alone or as a tray with a main, two sides and a drink. Individual stores can differ slightly, so check the board at your location.
Burgers come in styles such as Cook Out Style (chili, slaw, mustard, onion), Cheddar Style and Out West Style. Chicken comes as grilled or crispy sandwiches, strips and wraps. Hot dogs, a chopped pork barbecue sandwich and a barbecue plate round out the main items.
How the Cook Out Tray Works
A Cook Out Tray is a main item, two sides and a drink, and you can usually double up on one side. Sides are not limited to fries. Quesadillas, corn dogs, wraps and cheese bites are common picks. Upgrading the drink to a milkshake costs extra.
- Pick a main, such as a burger, barbecue sandwich, chicken sandwich or two hot dogs.
- Pick two sides, or double up on one.
- Pick a drink, or upgrade to a milkshake.
Many Charlotte locals say a corn dog, wrap or quesadilla makes a great side.
Cook Out Milkshakes and Drinks
Cook Out lists more than 40 milkshake flavors. Customers say you can ask for two flavors mixed in one cup. Popular picks include Oreo, banana pudding, Reese’s and cheesecake varieties, and a few flavors are seasonal. Check the board at your Charlotte store for what is available today.
Watermelon is a summer flavor and eggnog appears in December. Drinks include sodas, fresh tea and Cheerwine, a cherry soda from North Carolina.
How Much Does the Cook Out Menu Cost in Charlotte?
A Cook Out Tray costs roughly $7.40 to $8 in Charlotte as of October 2026, and a milkshake runs about $3 to $4. Prices vary by store, so confirm at the window before ordering.
Cook Out Charlotte Menu Prices
| Item | Price (October 2026) |
| Cook Out Tray | About $7.40 to $8 |
| Jr. Tray | About $5.30 to $6.50 |
| Milkshake, regular | About $3 to $4 |
| Milkshake upgrade on a tray | About $1 to $1.60 extra |
| Big Double Burger | About $3 to $4 |
| BBQ sandwich | About $3.20 to $5 |
| Chicken quesadilla | About $2 |
| Fries or Cajun fries | About $2.40 |
| Hushpuppies | About $2 |
| Large sweet or unsweet tea | About $2.20 |
Tax is not included, and a single store can charge a little more or less than the ranges above.
Is the Charlotte Menu Different From Other Cook Out Locations?
Cook Out uses one menu across its stores rather than a Charlotte-specific one. Stores can still differ in prices, some sides and hours. Locals say a few stores sell fried okra, so call ahead if you want it.
Some people report that a few Charlotte-area stores serve fried okra in place of cheese bites. The simplest check is a phone call to the store you plan to visit.
Where Are the Cook Out Locations in Charlotte?
Charlotte has 13 Cook Out restaurants as of October 2026, spread across the north, south, east and west sides of the city. About a dozen more sit within roughly 20 miles in towns such as Concord, Huntersville, Gastonia and Rock Hill. One more east-side store, at 10820 Woodland Beaver Rd, is listed as coming soon with no opening date posted.
Charlotte Cook Out Address List
Closing times are approximate. Confirm on Google Maps before a late run.
| Area | Address | Closes Sun to Thu | Closes Fri and Sat |
| Midtown | 715 Charlottetowne Ave, 28204 | About 3 AM | About 4 AM |
| West Charlotte | 2540 Freedom Dr, 28208 | About 4 AM | About 5 AM |
| Southwest | 4374 S Tryon St, 28217 | About 3 AM | About 4 AM |
| North | 1301 Sugar Creek Rd, 28262 | About 3:30 AM | About 4:30 AM |
| Northwest | 4333 Sunset Rd, 28216 | About 3 AM | About 4 AM |
| University City | 9615 N Tryon St, 28262 | About 4 AM | About 5 AM |
| University City | 10525 Mallard Creek Rd, 28269 | About 2 AM | About 3 AM |
| East | 1025 Frank Bailey Dr, 28205 | About 3 AM | About 4 AM |
| East | 5715 N Sharon Amity Rd, 28215 | About 3 AM | About 4 AM |
| East | 6438 Albemarle Rd, 28212 | About 3:30 AM | About 4:30 AM |
| Southeast | 1815 Sardis Rd, 28270 | About 3 AM | About 4 AM |
| South | 10645 Park Rd, 28210 | About 3 AM | About 4 AM |
| Southwest | 13317 York Center Dr, 28273 | About 3 AM | About 4 AM |
Which Cook Out Is Closest to Uptown and the Airport?
The Charlottetowne Ave store sits between Midtown and Elizabeth, about a mile from the center of uptown. Freedom Dr, about 2.4 miles west, is the next closest. Drivers near Charlotte Douglas Airport are closest to the South Tryon St or Freedom Dr stores.
New and Changed Stores
The Woodland Beaver Rd store is the only Charlotte store listed as coming soon. Older lists online may show a Central Avenue store in Plaza Midwood, but current listings do not. Plaza Midwood visitors are now closest to Charlottetowne Ave or Sugar Creek Rd. If you saved an old address, check it first.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Charlotte?
Most Charlotte Cook Outs open around 10:30 AM and close between about 2 AM and 5 AM, with the latest closes on Friday and Saturday. Cook Out is not open 24 hours. Closing times differ by store, so confirm yours before a late run.
Holiday hours can differ from normal hours, so check before a holiday visit.
What Do Charlotte Locals Say About Cook Out?
Locals praise the trays, milkshakes and Cajun fries, but many say quality and service can vary by store and week. These are personal opinions, not measured ratings. Use them as a guide to what to try, then judge for yourself at your nearest location.
Commonly mentioned favorites include Cajun fries, chicken quesadillas, the Big Double burger, cheese bites and cheesecake milkshakes. Others say a store can be great one week and uneven the next. One person’s experience at one store does not describe every Cook Out in the city.
Cookout Charlotte Menu FAQs
Is there a Cook Out near UNC Charlotte?
Yes. Two Cook Outs serve University City, one at 9615 N Tryon St and one at 10525 Mallard Creek Rd. Students nearest campus usually use the North Tryon St store. The Mallard Creek Rd store is closer to students living around Mallard Creek and Highland Creek.
Is there still a Cook Out on Central Avenue?
No. Current listings show no Central Avenue store, though older lists still include one. Plaza Midwood visitors are closest to 715 Charlottetowne Ave or 1301 Sugar Creek Rd.
Does Cook Out have a Charlotte menu PDF?
Cook Out’s official site is the best place for the current menu, and it also hosts a nutrition PDF. This page does not copy it. Use the price table above as a guide and confirm at your store.
Cookout Charlotte Menu: What to Remember
The cookout charlotte menu is the same chain menu you will find elsewhere, but prices and closing times depend on the store. Use the table and address list above to plan your visit, then confirm hours and prices at your location before you go.