When you are on a little road trip and need to stop for a bite to eat and use the facilities, where do you stop? A rest area? Hardly. A gas station? I think not. Fast food? Pshaw! Give up? I am sure you have guessed it by now (dear lord, I would hope so. This is a Costco review, after all. If you are confused already, let me quote Rob Reiner's mom and say: "I'll have what she's having") Yep, you guessed it! Costco. The unexpected hero of this road trip pitstop. After almost 3 hours of driving, it was time for a much-needed break. I pulled off onto a promising exit, yet nothing looked like a great option to meet my urgent necessities. Then, gleaming like an oasis in the desert, I saw it: The Evansville Costco.
Upon first glance, I could tell this Costco was fresh and new and would probably be a great experience. The outside of the building, with its brick and stone facade looked both high quality and also inviting. I must admit that this review is incomplete, as I simply visited two very important areas of the store: the restroom and the food court. Yet, I could easily see the rest of the building and I'm sure this Costco doesn't disappoint. The restrooms were clean and well-maintained. After that relieving experience, I made my way to the food counter for a tasty all-beef hotdog combo. With an empty bladder and a full stomach, I was ready to get back on the road.
I have probably been in or through Evansville only once or twice in my life. While I have been through Southern Indiana many, many times on drives to Florida, I always take I-65 and haven't traveled far enough Southwest to drive through Evansville. But since Indiana finished a large, new section of I-69, this was the best way to travel to visit a buddy who moved down to Tennessee. If you ever find yourself traveling down 69 on your way through Evansville and you need a nice place to take a break, may I humbly suggest the most beautiful Costco I've ever seen! Maybe pick up a rotisserie chicken for the road. read more