Buffalo Mercantile Company and Cafe

I can't say enough about this place. It's certainly a hidden gem. The food is out of this world! The ladies working were wonderful to talk to. The whole experience was well worth the ride up. We'll definitely be back.

Great little place, popped in for a bite to eat and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looks great with some interesting decor, food was good (had a pizza with generous toppings), staff were friendly and chatty. A bit off the beaten track but worth the effort to swing by.

If you like just free wheeling through the mountains this is a good find. Small but homey. Good staff.

Always a great stop! I love their garlic knots and my husband raves about the calzones. Great "off the beaten path" locally operated place.

Awesome little place out in buffalo cove NC, friendly people all the way around .. if you need a stress free day and a step back in time, stop by give them a visit and try their pizza....you will be glad you did

2021 Update: It's back open under new management (owners) but with some of the same team as before! The cafe menu is a bit smaller (more manageable) but just as varied. The burger options seem smaller from what I remember but the pizza menu is very similar and the pizza is the great cheesy and topping experience as before.

Some notes:

They reopened just a couple days ago so their website is just a landing page. For current info see their Facebook page, but note the menu may be smaller than the actual menu when you visit.

Inside seating has plexiglass shields between tables. There is an outside patio with tables and sun umbrellas as well as deck seating.

Some of the 'general store' feeling has been retained and refreshed but this isn't the reason we go here - it's for the food! (Still no beer though.)

The posted hours on Google Maps are likely wrong so call before you go.

Even though the address is Lenoir, it's a medium effort drive to get there. That said, if you're visiting in Leatherwood, Powderhorn Mtn, Blue Ridge Mtn Club or Rider's Roost, it's really convenient. There are a ton of fishing spots in the area so when you get tired of fishing, hiking or riding, check this place out.

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From my 2019 review: The merchantile part of this location is only a memory and just what hasn't been sold over the past two years. The pictures don't reflect the current state.

That said, the food is good overall and the pizza is probably the best part of the menu. It's a really great option vs driving into Lenoir or Boone if your staying in the area.

Great srvc, fresh burgers and pizza, very very friendly lady's from the staff and very helpful place to eat since is out of the city very convenient place,I would recommend it 💯

Been coming here for a few years now, the food is always good, pizza and BLT especially. The staff are friendly and outgoing and enjoy seeing people walk through the door. One of the many undiscovered pleasures!

We love visiting old stores. Buffalo Mercantile Co. & Cafe was perfect - small and historic. I had a personal pizza and Chris had a hamburger. Both were great.

My niece and I went for lunch and I had a pizza and she got a burger and fries. The food was very good. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather. I purchased some homemade butter it was outstanding. I will go back again.