The allure of some foods is so riveting that we find ourselves jumping through hoops just for a taste. Such is the case, for some reason, with mind-blowing, delicious macaroni and cheese. Sure, we can get a box at the grocery store and make our own – but we all know there are better versions of mac and cheese out there.

One of them, in fact one of the very best, is found in the small South Carolina town of Johnston in Edgefield County.

Google Maps/James Nance A charming and sleepy bedroom community by all rights, Johnston has a hidden secret found at the town’s Blue Collar Bistro: Mac and cheese so good you’ll feel over the moon, maybe even jump for joy, and for sure, feel on top of the world. Yep, it’s just that good.

And it pairs perfectly with the soul food-themed menu at the Blue Collar Bistro. Go ahead… just look at that perfectly golden mac and cheese (below) and don’t be surprised if you drool a little…

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From ribs and wings to burgers, meatloaf, and seafood platters, the Blue Collar Bistro has a menu that caters to just about everyone.

Blue Collar Bistro

And their soul food creations (like oxtails, chitterlings, and more) are prepared to perfection each and every time.

Blue Collar Bistro

Plan to have a difficult time deciding on sides to add to your mac and cheese. The menu of side dishes alone is practically as long as your arm.

Google/Wyatt Lane Choose from collard greens, black eyed peas, fried okra, corn fritters, yams, fried corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes and okra, and so much more.

You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu at Blue Collar Bistro — but whatever you do, don’t pass up the chance to sink your teeth into some of the best mac and cheese in the South.

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By the way, Johnston is the self-proclaimed Peach Capital of the World.

Wikipedia/Efy96001 South Carolina is the number three state in peach production in the U.S. Reportedly, 60% of South Carolina’s peaches are grown in Johnston. Mark your calendar for the first Saturday each May for the annual South Carolina Peach Festival here.

Wondering where to find the tiny town of Johnston in South Carolina?

Google Maps It’s 50 miles southwest of Columbia.

Blue Collar Bistro in Johnston is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more from the restaurant’s official website, here.

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A charming and sleepy bedroom community by all rights, Johnston has a hidden secret found at the town’s Blue Collar Bistro: Mac and cheese so good you’ll feel over the moon, maybe even jump for joy, and for sure, feel on top of the world. Yep, it’s just that good.

Google/Ronnie Bowen

Blue Collar Bistro

Google/Wyatt Lane

Choose from collard greens, black eyed peas, fried okra, corn fritters, yams, fried corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes and okra, and so much more.

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Wikipedia/Efy96001

South Carolina is the number three state in peach production in the U.S. Reportedly, 60% of South Carolina’s peaches are grown in Johnston. Mark your calendar for the first Saturday each May for the annual South Carolina Peach Festival here.

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It’s 50 miles southwest of Columbia.

Since you’ve traveled over to Johnston for the mac and cheese at this small town eatery, you might as well go another eight miles to see the giant turkeys that have overtaken Edgefield, South Carolina…

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Address: Blue Collar Bistro, 507 Church St, Johnston, SC 29832, USA