I first discovered Kings Gap General Store through a Facebook scroll a few weeks back--their post…read moreabout mason jar milkshakes and weekly homemade specials made me stop mid-scroll and mentally file it under must-visit. After spending the afternoon at Kings Gap State Park, fate decided it was time. The store sits directly across from the entrance to Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, and when I pulled in, I knew I'd found the right spot. The sign and weathered exterior scream "this place has been here forever," and walking through the front door felt less like themed décor and more like stepping into a genuine time capsule. No gimmicks--just the real deal. Inside, a handful of customers were scattered about: some chatting at a table up front, others waiting for their orders or poking through shelves of general merchandise, snacks, and deli items. Behind the counter, one man hustled on sandwiches while a woman handled the register, helped with orders, and somehow kept it all afloat. Pro tip: don't stop here if you're on a schedule. With a two-person crew, it's not fast food--it's experience food. I ordered the peanut butter mason jar milkshake ($9), half expecting it to be cash-only (it wasn't--credit cards accepted!). A few minutes later, my "milkshake" arrived so overflowing it had to be served in a bowl. Imagine: thick and creamy peanut butter shake topped with a mountain of whipped cream, Reese's Pieces, a peanut-butter-stuffed Oreo, a Reese's cup, two chocolate Twizzlers, and chocolate sprinkles around the rim. Yes, it was messy. Yes, it was sticky. And yes, it was heaven. I grabbed a shaded picnic table outside to give my treat a fighting chance against the sunshine and devoured every last bite. That milkshake was my dinner--and I wasn't sure I'd even be hungry the next morning. I can't vouch for the rest of the food since the shake was my sole focus, but if you're anywhere near Kings Gap, this place is a must-stop dessert destination. Friendly staff, easy parking, and a little slice of nostalgia wrapped around an outrageous milkshake. Pro tip: follow their Facebook page--specials sell out fast, and pre-orders are the only way to guarantee you don't miss out.

Friendly, quick service. Our subs were ready quickly and we had chips and drinks on a Sunday…read moremorning to take up to Kings Gap for lunch. Two thumbs up!

This is our local store and one we visit frequently. We like that it's relatively easy to get into…read moreand out of, has a gas station attached, and the store is generally well stocked. Prices at Giant, like everywhere, seem to keep creeping up but if there was one and only one store we had to go to, regardless of prices, this would probably be it. As it is, we usually visit three stores to get certain things at each one and Giant, this one, is usually on our weekly shopping trip. We don't like self-checkouts and thankfully, this store seems to make an effort to have several manned registers. Thanks for that.

Our go to grocery store in Carlisle. They are always well stocked, the customer service is…read morefriendly, and they have healthy options and a large produce and deli section.

Great little store! Good coffee. They have a friendly staff and the atmosphere is very old-school…read moregeneral store. They also have a decent selection of grocery items if you live nearby. And if you're a fan of Hershey's ice cream, they have that as well.

Owner has an issue with his attitude. He needs an adjustment! Not friendly. He makes you feel…read morelike you owe him! I don't do business with these kind of people! There are too many other places to go Thank Goodness. If you want to put up with his attitude, his food service is very good.

I love Karn's - I am from CA and we do not have anything like this. Went into the store today for…read morethe first time at this location and the deli and meat counters help was amazing. I was buying alot of different items and they did not act bothered at all. I bought all kinds of different types of sausages and he didn't make me feel bad at all. He even thanked me for my business - this location is a little out of my way but I will make a point to go again as it is a gorgeous drive thru the country. They had olive loaf at the deli - love that stuff and hard to find.

Compared to the other Karns locations in the area, this is by far a cleaner, more modern facility…read more(it used to be a Nell's, but Karns moved in after Nell's went out of business a few years back). The store is huge and just feels more complete than the store in Boiling Springs. Their meat department has a great selection and I would recommend anyone looking for steak to go here for quality. Yes, their "deals" often involve buying meat in bulk, but even for the extra dollar a pound to buy it without the deal, you get what you pay for. Their ground sirloin is out of this world for things like hamburger helper or tacos! The soups are another highlight - it's like walking into my grandma's kitchen! Homemade style soups are always available on their hot bar, and some are prepackaged cold. Our favorites are their Corn Chowder, Lobster Bisque, and their Corn and Shrimp Chowder. The only downside is the price. You get it by the pound, and if you use the big container, you could easily spend almost $10. That's a bit steep for maybe two portions, but the quality really is amazing. They run great deals on things like frozen pizza! Their pies and baked goods are decent quality too, though I'd recommend getting these early in the day as many are made overnight. Fresh in the morning doesn't always mean fresh in the evening! Cat food and litter is reasonable as well. Two 20 pound containers of litter is maybe a dollar or two more than one 40 pound container at Target or Walmart, so it really isn't worth the drive when we can just grab this at Karns. North Middleton got a great boost when Karns brought groceries back to this side of town!

Had a great experience with the bakery at Kennie's Markets in Gettysburg. I needed two full sheet…read morecakes celebrating the Navy's 250th birthday for a Navy reunion. I used my phone to show the girl what image I wanted on each cake and they were done perfectly!

This is the best market in town. They have so much local produce, meat, and of course Mr. G's ice…read morecream. If you want to shop local and support local businesses and farms this is the place to go.

Really good selection, especially for ethnic foods. They also have gluten free, sugar free and…read moreaisles with healthy options. They have Chinese food bar, sushi and a self service hot food bar (hot food bar is has limited selections). They sell beer and wine, but it must be a separate purchase altogether from your groceries and you have to check that out at the alcohol check out counter. They have seating g areas inside and out. You can accumulate points if you get a Giant card and save on gas. Once I had 70 cents off per gallon of gas.

Would you PLEASE stop having employees saying 'take care' it's stupid, it's fake. Especially when…read morethey toss groceries in the bags and don't 'take care'. What genius came up with that phrase?? Maybe work on employees staying off their smart phones while WORKING. How can you retrieve grocery carts from parking lot while texting? Last week a girl was FaceTiming with phone on counter while bagging my groceries. What the heck!!! My frozen crab cakes ended up in with the Kleenex and windex. I prefer to bag myself I should get a discount. Most of your clerks are not friendly then hand you the receipt and say 'take care'. reeeally. 'take care' is a joke

This is why Karns, my neighborhood grocery store, is my favorite place to shop. It's a family-owned…read morebusiness, and you can tell by the way they take care of their customers. They have a great selection and everything and their meat counter is legendary, but When comparing grocery stores it eventually comes down to customer service. Groceries are groceries and most stores have a wide selection, as well as occasionally not having that one thing you need. I really like that Karns supports the local farmers. But this example is really all about how they take care of their customers, which is really what counts when it comes to a business review. I ran to Karns quickly to pick up a couple things before the storm that I knew was coming arrived. I was only in the store for a few minutes but came back out and the rain was starting. I noticed immediately that there were some people gathered around a convertible that had its top down. It was parked close to my car so when I got closer I realized that the car's battery was dead, and the driver could not put the top back up. The next thing I noticed is that Kristen, a Karns employee, was standing there holding an umbrella for a lady who is apparently the wife of the driver. There was also another man there trying to help. Noone had jumper cables so I ran home to get mine. I only live 1/4 away, so it was easy. I Got back got into position and we started trying to jump the car. No luck. To make things worse, the storm was hitting full force just about the time we were hooking up the batteries. It was no use... His battery was pretty well dead. There is nothing to do but wait for AAA. Just as I was getting ready to leave after he assured me that he would be okay, Kristen came walking out from the store carrying a tarp that was big enough to cover the whole car! She sort of apologized because it took her so long to find one that was big enough. I'm pointing this out now because this is not an unusual situation. I have seen Karns employees helping people many times in ways that go well beyond simply stocking shelves or ringing up groceries. This is what makes Karns a great store!

There's a manager back in the meat department her name is Samantha I believe, always has an…read moreattitude, I've heard her raise her voice at the younger kids that worked there as well. I was over getting cheese, and I heard her cursing from all the way over there, very unprofessional, especially when you have kids working there

If you have some time to look around, you can find some good stuff at decent prices. However, don't…read moreget fooled into thinking g that just because it is an "Outlet," that everything is going to be a better price. Generally, you will save some money here, but not always. I have run across a few items that were cheaper at the regular grocery store. If you have a good idea of what things cost most other places, you can make a good, informed decision and save some money. We like to check it out and see what they have when we can spare some extra minutes. They do have a nice "Everyday Heroes" program for military and first responders that can save you a few bucks as well.

It was my first time here and had a great time purchasing bargains. I found flavored waters for…read more$.13, unheard of!! I also bought canned crabmeat for soup, a 4 lb brisket for St Patrick's Day, snacks for the Grands, and a few more items all for $66.00. I'm not from the area but every time I'm passing through I'm going to stop in.