Durham’s four Cook Out locations are positioned along the city’s main travel corridors covering southwest Durham near Duke University, west Durham on Hillsborough Rd, north Durham on N Roxboro St, and southeast Durham near Research Triangle Park. All four carry the full Cook Out menu and stay open late every night. Use the address table and map below to find the location nearest to you.

🏆 Cook Out Shannon Road – Southwest Durham / Duke University

The Shannon Rd location at 3119 Shannon Rd is the most popular in the city, serving southwest Durham and the communities surrounding Duke University. Shannon Rd runs through the Westover Hills and Morehead Hill neighborhoods and connects to Chapel Hill Rd and the US-15-501 corridor. This is the most convenient Cook Out for Duke students and faculty, and also a goto stop for residents heading toward Hope Valley and Southpoint. Its late weekend hours until 4:30 AM make it the goto after Duke basketball games at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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Cook Out Hillsborough Road – West Durham

The Hillsborough Rd location at 3624 Hillsborough Rd serves west Durham and the Old West Durham, Watts Hospital Hillandale, and Forest Hills neighborhoods. Hillsborough Rd is one of Durham’s most heavily traveled corridors, connecting downtown to Research Triangle Park and Chapel Hill. This location has outdoor seating and is convenient for residents and commuters along the Hillsborough Rd and Duke St corridors. It is also one of the more convenient locations for NC Central University students heading west from campus.

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Cook Out North Roxboro Street – North Durham

The N Roxboro St location at 4245 N Roxboro St serves north Durham and the University Station, Country Club Heights, and Walden Pond neighborhoods. North Roxboro St connects to I-85 and is a key artery for residents in the northern part of the city a convenient stop for commuters heading north toward Roxboro and Person County, as well as residents in the growing neighborhoods along the N Roxboro corridor. Drive thru lines here tend to be shorter than Shannon Rd during late weekend hours.

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Cook Out South Miami Boulevard – Southeast Durham / RTP

The S Miami Blvd location at 1540 S Miami Blvd serves southeast Durham and the communities near Research Triangle Park. S Miami Blvd runs through southeast Durham’s industrial and residential areas and provides easy access to I-40 and RTP. This is the most convenient Cook Out for RTP employees and residents in the Parkwood and Southeast Durham communities, and handles consistent traffic from commuters traveling between Durham and Raleigh along the I-40 corridor.

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All four Durham Cook Out locations are open late daily. Durham’s extended hours are especially practical for Duke University Hospital staff finishing overnight shifts, students during exam periods, and Durham residents heading home after events at DPAC or Durham Bulls games. For a full overview of Cook Out hours, see our Cook Out hours guide.

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How to Order at Cook Out Durham

Cook Out does not have a mobile ordering app. Here is how ordering works at all four Durham locations:

First Time at Cook Out Durham? Start Here

The menu can feel a lot to take in at first. Here is what Durham regulars recommend to first timers:

The Cook Out Tray – Best Value Meal

The Cook Out Tray is the anchor of the menu at all four Durham locations. For approximately $7.99, you build a complete meal a genuine value for Duke and NCCU students, Duke Hospital workers, and RTP commuters alike.

Menu & Prices

📝 All prices are approximate and may vary. Verify current prices at your Durham location.

Full Menu Categories

For the complete menu with all items and current prices, visit the full Cook Out menu page.

Cook Out milkshakes are among the most talked about items at all four Durham locations. With over 40 flavors rotating through the year, the lineup goes far beyond standard fast food options. All milkshakes are thick and hand spun, available as part of any Cook Out Tray at no extra cost in place of the large drink, or as a standalone order for around $3.99. Because the flavor menu rotates, always ask the drive thru staff at any Durham location for the current list. See the complete milkshake menu for all flavors.

Dietary Options & Allergy Information

Durham is home to Duke University, NC Central University, and Durham Technical Community College together bringing tens of thousands of students to the city, many keeping late night schedules especially during exam periods. Duke University Hospital, one of the largest academic medical centers in the Southeast, employs thousands of healthcare workers across overnight shifts. For both groups, Cook Out’s extended late hours are a practical daily advantage.

The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) on Ramseur Street is one of the busiest performing arts venues in the Southeast, drawing large audiences for Broadway touring productions, concerts, and comedy shows that run until 10 or 11 PM. After shows let out, the Shannon Rd and Hillsborough Rd Cook Out locations are among the most convenient stops for attendees heading southwest or west. The same applies after Durham Bulls games at Durham Athletic Park in the Brightleaf Square neighborhood.

For Duke Blue Devils fans, the Shannon Rd location has become a well established post game stop after basketball games at Cameron Indoor Stadium. On game nights the drive thru can stretch, but Cook Out’s efficient service keeps wait times manageable. The combination of late hours, affordability, and consistent quality makes Cook Out one of the most reliable food options in the Bull City whatever time you need to eat.

Cook Out has strong coverage across the Research Triangle and throughout North Carolina. Traveling east toward Raleigh, west toward Chapel Hill, or northwest toward Greensboro, you will find Cook Out locations along all major routes.

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