Cook Out Locations in Alabama
Alabama has 15 Cook Out restaurants across 14 cities. Birmingham carries 2 and the rest sit one apiece in Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Auburn and eight more. The spread reaches nearly every major Alabama city rather than concentrating in one metro. Each offers drive thru and walk up service, with delivery at most locations.
Alabama holds 15 Cook Out restaurants spread across 14 cities, and the pattern here is breadth rather than depth. Birmingham is the only city with more than one. Everywhere else, from Huntsville in the north to Mobile and Foley on the Gulf, carries a single restaurant, which puts most of the state’s population within reach of one without any city building a cluster.
The two big university towns both have one. Tuscaloosa serves the University of Alabama and Auburn serves Auburn University, and Jacksonville covers Jacksonville State. Montgomery, Dothan, Decatur, Florence, Gadsden, Troy and Prattville fill in the rest along I-65 and I-20. For a chain that started in North Carolina, reaching this far west and south is the edge of its range.
The board is identical to every other state. A tray from $2.99 bundles a main, two sides and a large drink. Burgers start at $1.19, BBQ runs $2.69 for the sandwich and $3.99 for the plate, and hushpuppies are $0.99. All 36 milkshake flavors begin at $2.79. Prices can differ slightly between Alabama restaurants, since the chain sets no national figure.
Doors open at 10:30 AM and most restaurants close at 3 AM, with Friday and Saturday later. Because most Alabama cities have only one Cook Out, the hours on that restaurant’s page matter more than a chain average would suggest. Each city page here carries the full seven day schedule taken from that specific restaurant rather than assumed from the pattern.
A tray is a complete meal on its own, which makes bulk orders simple for a group. Cook Out runs no catering program and publishes no catering menu, so anything large goes through the restaurant directly with some notice. Every one of the 15 Alabama locations lists its phone number on its city page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cook Out locations are in Alabama?15 restaurants across 14 cities. Birmingham has 2 and every other city has a single restaurant.
Which Alabama cities have a Cook Out?Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Jacksonville, Troy, Prattville, Florence, Gadsden, Dothan, Foley and Decatur. Each has its own page here with the address and hours.
Is there a Cook Out in Tuscaloosa or Auburn?Yes, both. Tuscaloosa has one serving the University of Alabama area and Auburn has one serving Auburn University. Both keep the standard late hours, which is much of the reason they are there.
What time does Cook Out close in Alabama?Most close at 3 AM on weekdays and later on Friday and Saturday, opening at 10:30 AM. Since most Alabama cities have a single restaurant, check that specific location on its city page rather than assuming.
What should I order at an Alabama Cook Out?The BBQ Plate at $3.99 is the largest item on the board, and the BBQ Sandwich at $2.69 is the cheaper way into the same pork. For value, a tray from $2.99 is hard to beat. See the full menu.