Ellis Monterey Market — Local services in Owenton

From US 127 the Monterey Market looks like a lot of other convenience stores and gas stations. But it's more than an ordinary convenience store and gas station.

They sell gasoline, kerosene, ice in bags, fill propane cylinders and have a good selection of snack food and cold drinks like the others, but they offer a lot more.

You can buy a variety of quick food and pizza to carry out or eat there. Indoor tables are provided.

They offer a modest selection of fishing gear.

There's a modest inventory of household and hardware items, things that people need around the house and the farm. Even some automotive items.

And an impressive selection of nuts, bolts, screws, and such. Things that you would otherwise have to go to Frankfort to buy.

The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.

Of course, there's plenty of free parking and they accept credit and debit cards.

The restrooms are well maintained.

The entire facility appears to be...

My teenage daughter asked to park her car in the large parking lot for a couple hours while she rode to Frankfort with a friend (it's always been okay in the past) and was told "it's going to cost you" he was extremely rude she mentioned that in the past it's been okay and he said "today it isn't okay" she also said he was giving another customer a hard time. I normally try to fill my car up when I'm in the area before going to Frankfort to support small businesses but I refuse to support this type...

Great people, good gas and kerosene prices. Great food, hot or cold, eat in or Carry out. Free air for tires, reasonable prices. Also carries home supplies, water line, parts for about anything you would need, like a mini hardware store. Clean, always a smile to greet you. Great owner, cares about...