5850 KY-22, Owenton KY 40359
“Sweet Owen Country Store is one of those places you hope never changes. The breakfast and lunch are both excellent—simple, fresh, and consistently good. It’s the kind of food that just hits right, whether you’re stopping in early or grabbing a midday bite. What really makes it stand out though is the store itself. It’s got that classic country feel with a cool mix of items you don’t see everywhere—part local shop, part hidden gem. Easy to see why people keep coming back. Great food, friendly atmosphere, and a place that feels authentic.”
11465 Hwy 127 South, Owenton KY 40359
“The Monterey Market is a God send to our community, they carry such a variety of merchandise you can bet they have just about whatever you need. Also a great delicious deli with pizza and sandwiches and a great breakfast”
504 Main Street, Owenton KY 40359
“The staff here are very friendly and though it's usually busy, they are pros. The parking lot is always packed, especially with McDonald's drive thru lines. Sign up for the HOP Shop frequent user card and the Marathon card. At the pump, it asks you if you want a discount for both. Dont forget to check Upside app for gas discounts as this location is almost always on Upside.”
The Iowa retailer, the third-largest convenience store operator in the country, built its new three-year plan around three priorities: store growth, food and beverage expansion, and kitchen technology upgrades. The company plans to add 120 stores during the current fiscal year. Its previous plan, launched in 2023, delivered more than 500 new stores and earned the company a spot in the S&P 500.
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Read the postAmazon has quietly opened a new type of grocery store in downtown Chicago. Called Amazon Grocery, the 3,800-square-foot store is a testing ground for Amazon's latest experiment in brick-and-mortar retail. The first Amazon Grocery location shares a building with a Whole Foods Market, which Amazon purchased in 2017.
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