Editor’s Note: Since the original publication of this featured article, the Buffalo Mercantile Company has permanently closed.
Calling all pizza lovers in North Carolina (that’s just about everyone, right?)… your taste buds will be in savory heaven if you’ll just take them to this remote little spot in Caldwell County, where you’re guaranteed to find more than just the best pizza pies in the state. Buffalo Mercantile Company and Cafe may be in the middle of nowhere, but their pizzas are the center of the universe.
See what we mean? You can almost smell this pizza — it looks THAT good!
This little outpost is located on Buffalo Cove Road somewhere on the outskirts of Lenoir, North Carolina. If that sounds vague, then don't worry, the GPS will guide you. And you'll be so happy when you arrive to find how enchanting the place is.
And the charming country store... well, that's worth a trip all on its own. With more than 800 items, including gift items, Buffalo Mercantile is an authentic and rare old-timey general store offering wholesome goodness on many levels.
Buffalo Mercantile Company & Cafe is located at 6353 Buffalo Cove Rd., Lenoir, NC 28645. They're open 11 - 8 Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday from 12 -6, and are closed on Monday. They do take reservations powered by OpenTable. You'll find that link on their official website.
