Cookout Dothan AL 2026 with Location, Hours and Menu Prices

If you are in Dothan, Alabama, and searching for a good meal that won’t empty your wallet, then Cookout Dothan, AL is the place to go. From char-grilled burgers and onion rings to chopped pork BBQ and more than 40 milkshake flavors, they have got it all. Their trays and shakes are my favorite, and the drive-thru stays open long after most places in the Wiregrass close.

Here is some good news! Dothan finally got its own Cook Out in October 2025, so you no longer have to drive to Troy for a tray. In this guide, you will find the store’s real hours, directions, menu prices and calories, the nearest other Cookouts, and tips for ordering. If you are new to Cook Out, start with our full Cookout menu.

Cookout Dothan AL Location

Cook Out’s official store locator lists 1 restaurant in Dothan. It is on Montgomery Hwy (US-231), in the former Popeyes building next to Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, close to Wiregrass Commons Mall and the Ross Clark Circle.

• Dine-in: yes
• Drive-thru: yes
• Delivery: Google lists delivery for this store through third-party apps, so prices in the app can be higher
• Getting there: on US-231 (Montgomery Hwy) near the Ross Clark Circle
• Parking: on-site lot

The address is from Cook Out’s official store locator. Hours, services and phone number are from the store’s Google listing, checked October 2026. Hours can change on holidays, so check before a late-night trip. Google Street View doesn’t show the new store yet, so the photo at the top of this page is a Cook Out style tray for illustration.

Cookout Near Wiregrass Commons Mall and Other Dothan Spots

The Dothan Cookout is right by Wiregrass Commons Mall, so it is an easy stop after shopping or a movie. Here is how far it is from popular Dothan places.

Straight-line miles, so driving distance will be a little longer.

Peanut Festival tip: the fairgrounds are about 8 miles south, and the store is open until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday, so it is a good late stop on the way home.

Other Cookout Locations Near Dothan AL

If you are on the road, these are the next closest Cookouts to Dothan. Troy is straight up US-231, Albany and Columbus are in Georgia, and Tallahassee is to the south in Florida.

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Addresses are from Cook Out’s official store locator and hours from each store’s Google listing (October 2026). Cook Out lists 15 open restaurants in Alabama. See them all on our Cookout Locations page, or read our Cookout Pensacola FL guide.

Cook Out Hours of Operation in Dothan

The Cookout in Dothan stays open late, so you can get a meal at lunchtime or long after midnight. It opens at 10:30 AM every day.

From Cook Out’s store locator and the store’s Google listing (October 2026). Closing times run past midnight into the next morning. Holiday hours can be shorter. See our Cookout Hours and Cookout Christmas Hours pages.

Cookout Menu at Dothan with Prices and Calories

The Dothan Cookout serves the same menu as other stores: chopped pork BBQ, char-grilled burgers, hot dogs and chicken, quesadillas, wraps, sides, fancy milkshakes, floats and trays. Here are the most popular items.

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Prices and calories match our full Cookout menu (October 2026), which uses Cook Out’s official nutrition guide for calories. The Dothan store can charge a little more or less, so check the menu board. See every item on our Cookout Tray Menu, Milkshake Menu, BBQ Menu, Drinks Menu and Desserts Menu pages.

Counting calories? Build your tray in our Cookout Calorie Calculator or check full nutrition facts on our Cookout Nutrition page.

Hot Selling Items at Cook Out Dothan

Here are the popular items at Cookout Dothan. Burgers with cheese, char-grilled chicken sandwiches and the BBQ sandwich are three of the best sellers, and Dothan reviewers talk a lot about the shakes and onion rings.

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  Cook Out Tray

  $ 7.99 Cal varies

  1 main, 2 sides and a large drink

  Cook Out’s signature combo meal

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  Big Double Burger

  $ 2.99–4.39 330 Cal

  Two char-grilled patties with your choice of style

  A top Tray main in fan discussions on Reddit

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  Cheddar Style Burger

  +$ 0.99 +233 Cal

  Cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onions and mayo on any burger

  A fan favorite for a loaded burger

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  Cajun Style Chicken Breast

  $ 3.39–4.99 377 Cal

  Char-grilled with Cajun seasoning, Texas Pete, lettuce, tomato and mayo

  A bold char-grilled chicken pick

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  BBQ Plate

  $ 5.99 976 Cal

  Chopped pork BBQ with homemade slaw, fries and hushpuppies

  A Southern classic fans pair with a Cheerwine Float

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  Chicken Strips (3 pc)

  $ 3.39–4.99 660 Cal

  Homemade style strips with choice of sauce

  Fans often add quesadillas as Tray sides

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  Chicken Quesadilla

  $ 2.39 220 Cal

  Chicken and melted cheese (order of 2: 449 Cal)

  The #1 most-viewed Cook Out item on FastFoodNutrition.org

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  Hushpuppies

  $ 0.99–1.99 600 Cal

  Homemade style, side size 300 Cal

  A classic Southern side for any Tray

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  Cajun Fries

  $ 2.69–2.99 347 Cal

  Regular fries with Cajun seasoning, on request

  A favorite Tray side among fans

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  Fan-Favorite Milkshakes

  $ 2.79–3.99 638–802 Cal

  Oreo, Banana Pudding, and Orange Push-up are fan favorites

  Many locations will mix two flavors for you

See more on our Cookout Burgers, BBQ Menu and Milkshake Menu pages.

What Customers Say About Cookout Dothan AL

In October 2026, the Dothan Cookout had a 3.7 star rating from about 190 Google reviews. Reviewers talk about the drive-thru and the shakes the most, then the onion rings, quesadillas and hush puppies. A few even mention the music the crew plays.

Some customers have written about long waits in the drive-thru and orders that were missing items, which is common for a new store that gets busy fast. It is a good idea to check your bag before you drive away.

From the store’s Google reviews. Ratings change over time, so see the latest on Google Maps.

Cookout in Dothan AL History

Dothan waited a while for its Cook Out. In May 2024, WTVY reported that Cook Out was coming to the former Popeyes building on Montgomery Hwy, next to the new Jim ’N Nick’s. The store opened on Friday, October 10, 2025.

• May 2024Cook Out is confirmed for the former Popeyes building at 3354 Montgomery Hwy.
• October 10, 2025The Dothan Cook Out opens its doors and drive-thru.
• Today1 store in Dothan, open until 2 AM, and 15 open in Alabama.

Tips for Ordering at Cookout Dothan

• Use the drive-thru for the fastest service, but expect a line at lunch and late on weekends.
• Know your tray before you reach the speaker: one main, two sides and a drink.
• Swap the drink for a milkshake to make your tray a dessert deal. On the Raleigh menu board, the shake swap costs about $1.50 more.
• Try the onion rings or hush puppies as a tray side. Dothan reviewers love both.
• Remember the store closes at 2 AM on weeknights and 3 AM on Friday and Saturday.
• Driving to Montgomery or Panama City? The next Cookout is in Troy, 48 miles away, so stop in Dothan.

Want delivery? See our Cookout Delivery guide. Want to try something off the menu? See our Cookout Secret Menu, or our Cookout Careers guide if you want to work at the Dothan store.

Cookout in Other Cities

Traveling around the Southeast? See our guides to Cookout in other cities, or find every store on our locations page.

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Conclusion

Cook Out Dothan, AL is a welcome new spot for cheap burgers, BBQ trays and milkshakes in the Wiregrass. The drive-thru can get busy, but most people come back for the shakes, the onion rings and the low prices.

With a spot by Wiregrass Commons Mall and late hours, it is easy to fit into your day. Plan your tray, check the hours above, and see the full Cookout menu before you go.