Some of the best food in South Carolina does not come from a fancy kitchen with tablecloths. Sometimes it comes from a simple roadside cart with steam rising off big pots and a line of cars pulling over to see what smells so good.
I stopped once expecting a quick salty snack, and I drove away planning my next visit before the bag was even empty. If you love warm, soft, seasoned peanuts, this little stop deserves a spot on your weekend map.
A Red Canopy at the Fork in Ridgeville
Picture a stretch of Highway 17A South outside Ridgeville, South Carolina, where the road splits and a bright red canopy catches your eye. Underneath it sits Uncle Chuck’s Boiled Peanuts, a small roadside operation that locals and travelers treat like a landmark.
Regulars call the spot the Fork, and one longtime fan notes the stand has held that corner for at least five years. The official address is 3260 Hwy 17A S, Ridgeville, SC 29472, though you will spot the steam before you ever read a sign…