Soul food excellence at a star-crossed address

Blue Collar Bistro works magic in Edgefield

Fresh fried chicken at Blue Collar Bistro in Edgefield, South Carolina/ Photos by Michael Stern
Fresh fried chicken at Blue Collar Bistro in Edgefield, South Carolina/ Photos by Michael Stern
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Blue Collar Bistro is a small restaurant by the side of a two-lane highway that runs through the orchards of South Carolina’s peach belt. Its soul food is a culinary beacon.

Good eating is not the only thing that makes Blue Collar Bistro a beloved restaurant. The tone of the dining experience is beyond hospitable, something like joining a family dinner with relatives you are happy to see, and who are happy to see you. The staff is eager to help. They regularly patrol the dining room, welcoming strangers and making sure meals are going well. 

 
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