When you’re craving a good burger but not interested in the gourmet variety that can easily climb well over double digits in cost, where’s the best place to go? We think you’ll love this little general store in South Carolina that plates up a delicious old-fashioned double-stack burger along with a mouthwatering hot dog smothered in chili – and none of it will break the bank.

When big box stores began opening all over America, little country stores and general stores all over began to reinvent themselves and that’s just how Mac’s County Store, originally a general store, eventually became a restaurant.

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The establishment opened in 1947 as a general store with gas pumps. Eventually, though, the burgers and hot dogs prevailed as locals kept coming back for more of them than anything else.

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Today, Mac Smith’s has some of the very best old-fashioned burgers in the state. They’re perfectly cooked, beautifully stacked, and stuffed with toppings. Is there any better presentation??

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Be sure to arrive hungry enough to try one of Mac Smith’s hot dogs, too. And remember, it’s hard to eat just one…

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Other things on the menu are burgers six different ways, including Mac’s Flaming Burger (jalapenos, bacon, and cheese), chicken (sandwiches and tenders), and club or fried flounder sandwiches and salads, too.

Facebook/Mac Smith’s Country Store and Grill Of course, any good entree needs a comparable side so the crinkle cut fries and the tater tots are always great choices.

If you’re looking for an authentic old-time experience, then you’ll find it at Mac Smith’s Country Store.

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You’ll find it literally in the crossroads and seemingly in the middle of nowhere 4.5 miles southeast of Pendleton on Lebanon Road.

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Mac Smith’s is currently open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn more with a visit to Mac Smith’s Country Store on Facebook.

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Of course, any good entree needs a comparable side so the crinkle cut fries and the tater tots are always great choices.

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Address: Mac Smith’s Country Store, 2201 Lebanon Rd, Pendleton, SC 29670, USA