Reviews for Route 17 Iga Express in Covington, KY
I've been coming to this IGA Express for years. I always have to look this business up on Google to find the phone number to... call ahead to either ask for menu items or prepare deli meat, reserve hot food or even order some frozen items in bulk. Beforethis IGA came to town this gas station had a sordid past, and I think folks don't realize how good we have it these days to havea convenient store like this that sells hot food, fruits and vegetables along with homemade desserts and what not. I read someof the reviews given by others that were negative and it seems like some are petty, some are predictable hate based on theauthor's previous reviews to other businesses and the fact that some left a review over no public restrooms is easilyexplained. First, it's not a sit down restaurant. They don't have to provide restroom facilities. Same as every other businessat the bottom of Hands Pike. Be better prepared. Secondly their food has remained consistently good whether cooked or uncooked.This is years of continuous buying from me. Anything from eggs to meat to hot meals or their quick prepared fruitcontainers. In respect to the statements made by others about the staff, The location of this business has uncontrollable'elements' that surround them. Two drug rehabs and a detention center (jail) that brings about the not so great clientele. Theyusually don't have money, looking for rides, hustling other paying customers and I'm sure it's tradition that they've liftedproducts off shelves without paying. I've seen the roughness that walks through those doors so for staff to be 'hardened' Idon't blame them one bit. It's a business not a charity. Glad that the majority of customers there have a decent creed aboutthem. But all in all this business gets 5 stars from me. Costs are higher but I'll gladly pay it because I can get the mainessentials without the need to ever step in a Kroger. Some of us don't want to walk 3.1 miles to get milk and stand in 20 minute Read more
Very friendly and delicious food. Not sure where all the unfriendly comments are coming from.
Love this hole in the wall. Friendly staff who get to know you. And delicious chicken. Highly recommend their wraps. I stop here... every time i go fishing for snacks drinks and lunch Read more
Literally walked in and the lady who's putting all the chicken in the warmers isn't even wearing gloves or a mask in the middle... of a global pandemic. So I guess if you like disease-ridden chicken this is the place to come. Read more
Friendly staff. Good chicken. Good pizza- call ahead so you don?t have to wait in the store.
I have been here multiple times since moving to the area. I live about 2 minutes from the store and it?s the closest gas... station/convenience store unless I go up further on Madison pike or towards Taylor mill. it?s the closest to me, and that?s whyI find myself in the store every time. Or I wouldn?t pick it. The staff is rude. Or maybe they just aren?t friendly.? Which ifyour serving costumers all day I just feel like you should be personable. None of which they are. The food they serve however isgood. But I just would rather go somewhere else and get treated like I?m welcome. I?ve given it more than a handful of tries andI would rather drive further honestly. I?m uncomfortable when I go in, and I?m always reminded why I try not to go there. Read more
This place had it's pros & con's just like any other place. First off their "Charlie Biggs" chicken tenders are awesome. If you... get there right about 5:00pm they are just putting them out. Some of the cashier's don't seem like they have any customerservice skills what so ever. Lastly, it is a little over priced but I guess that's what you get for convenience. Read more
Very kind people. I am grateful for this business and hope they are blessed 10 fold. Thank you ?? Oh...and the fried chicken... is awesome! Read more