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.

This country staple has been serving the Buffalo community since 1897. The Cafe was added in the mid 1980s.

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.

For instance, where else can you find a Shoney's Big Boy statue for selfies?

Or get this close to a bear without getting mauled??

With so many fun items to peruse in the general store, you can place your order in the cafe and then go shopping while you wait.

Or, if it's a beautiful day, just head out back to the patio for some fresh country air.

Buffalo Mercantile Company and Cafe has a variety of pizzas on the menu, including specialty pies served only here in Buffalo Cove.

But the menu also includes a multitude of other yummy goodies like wings, hotdogs, calzones, subs...

and of course, a burger for the ages.

Gas up the car and head to the middle of nowhere for the best pizza on Earth!

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.

For more North Carolina goodness, check out this charming little mountain town that will make you think you're in the Swiss Alps.