Buffalo Cove Mercantile & Cafe

Lenoir, NC · Family restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Lenoir
#9
of 96 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
Buffalo Cove Mercantile & Cafe, 6353 Buffalo Cove Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone
(828) 758-9879
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Buffalo Cove Mercantile & Cafe is a restaurant located in Lenoir, NC. It is one of 96 restaurants listed in Lenoir. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Lenoir city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #9 of 96 restaurants in Lenoir. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Buffalo Cove Mercantile & Cafe

Old Country Store & Cafe Smoothies, Coffee, Hot chocolate, Homemade soups & salads, Fresh made Burgers,Nathan’s jumbo hotdogs, Hot roast beef sandwich on homemade sourdough bread, Bologna Burger, Homemade Chicken salad Croissant, and more. Come enjoy... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Daniel Alfaro · Mar 2026

If you’re a meat lover looking for the ultimate breakfast or lunch, stop scrolling and head straight for Dan’s Special. This dish is pure heaven on a plate—hearty, loaded with protein, and absolutely packed with flavor. It doesn’t matter if it’s first thing in the morning or midday; it just doesn’t get any better than this.

★★★★★ 5.0 Soraya DaCosta · Dec 2023

I've been wanting to visit this place for some time now, and I'm so glad I finally made it. This is a hidden spot, in the middle of nowhere, and yet, perfect location for an out of the way country store and restaurant. It's only 15 minutes from Hwy 268 / Happy Valley area. The food was delicious, the ambiance was super cozy and inviting, and the view from the back deck was calming. The pizza dough is made in-house as well as all of the pasta and pizza sauces. I highly recommend trying the garlic knots with a side of marinara sauce. So good! Holiday hours are short (see picture), so make sure they are open before making a trip out. Summer hours are 11-8 PM (Tuesday through Saturday).

★★★★★ 5.0 Frank Lossiah · Nov 2023

Awesome place. It takes you back in time because of the atmosphere and the small history. Pizza is of the chain, meaning it is delicious. The ingredients was fresh and worth the wait. Go see for yourself. 😁👍🏼🍕

★★★★★ 5.0 Brianna Queen · Jul 2022

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.

★★★★★ 5.0 David Turvey · Apr 2022

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.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Family restaurantCafeCoffee shopSalad shopSoup shop

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