GetGo from Giant Eagle

I have to be craving a Coke pretty bad to venture into this parking freak show. You can see the intensity, bordering on rage, as people jockey for position in their parking lot. The store itself is fine, as long as you decide not to give up and keep circling, circling, circling…

This review is for this Getgo only. I hate this Getgo. During the day it is nearly impossible to get on a pump. Cars will back up 3 and 4 waiting for a pump. This also makes navigating through the parking lot a complete exercise in stunt driving between cats sitting, randomly and suddenly moving to try and get to a soon to vacate pump or just pedestrians playing frogger through the lot. Then trying to get out either exit on Baum or Morewood is no picnic either.
This though is only a mild irritant. My major complaint is when you try to go here during the later hours. After dark this place becomes absolutely horrendous. First when you park outside you will be accosted by very aggressive «beggars». I use this term loosely because begging implies some level of humility. These urchins are downright threatening. And there is usually several of them. Then you get inside just to find people sleeping in the store or just watching TV. The worst part, they are clearly not customers and they smell.
I refuse to spend any time or money at this location. I have so many other choices for gas and shopping I don’t need to waste and time or money here.

I’ve been going to this GetGo for several years now and it’s always hit-​or-​miss when ordering food. The wait is usually decently long, but not completely absurd. It’ll seem much longer because the staff behind the counter will just be very casually going about their work like they’re making a sandwich at home, chatting non-​stop with each other. Hey, I totally understand having a chill work environment. But when business picks up, you match the pace then relax when the line is gone. The food itself is usually okay but not great. They could stand to get some better bread for their sandwiches.

Easily the worst get go I’ve been to. Lazy and often ambivalent help struggle to make even the simplest of sandwiches properly. Seriously don’t understand how any of them keep their jobs. Stick to the nightmare of getting gas in the tiny lot and avoid the nightmare of getting food.

If you like Tetris then you will LOVE this GetGo. Seriously, it is like a strategic game every time I try to pull into this parking lot.
There is unfortunately not enough space for the amount of traffic this location gets. This location is like any other GetGo with the normal pumps, but the store area is a mini Market District with some made to order items if you’re on the go.
Overall this GetGo is in a great location, but I wish there was a solution to help with the high volume of traffic it receives, which ultimately leads to my rating.

I absolutely hate this gas station. First off, it’s hard to maneuver here. The layout is just horrible. Cars are always coming and going. And secondly you would think since this is Giant Eagle related, any sale that they have would be the same as the stores. For example, windshield washer fluid was 2 for $ 5. I didn’t need 2, so one should have been $ 2.50. Oh no… not here. They told me that since it wasn’t GE, I would need to purchase both for the sales price. Nope, not me. So I left.

I was here a few months ago. How do I know it was this specific one? I was there for FOUR. FUCKING. HOURS. I was on tour, I got separated from my band, I wasn’t sure when they’d pick me up, you know how it is.
Anyway, I do love being able to order a sandwich without speaking to anyone and no one called the cops on my apparent attempt to move in, so three stars for a solid performance.

I have to agree with other reviewers – this place is a PITA to get in and out of, including by foot or bike. Given that I don’t own a car anymore, I wasn’t even aware that this place existed until a couple of months ago. However, this place has one thing and one thing only that attracts me: A Redbox. As far as I know, this is the closest Redbox to my apt., and thus, a convenient stop if I have a friend over for a movie, but I didn’t prepare by ordering something from the library ahead of time. One time, I also bought ice cream, but I don’t recall having any problems checking out. I’ve never ordered MTO food here, since there are approximately a thousand better places to get quick, cheap food in the neighborhood (also, being from DE, I have high standards for MTO convenience food thanks to Wawa. Don’t even ask me about Sheetz, since I haven’t tried theirs yet). Regardless of how you’re accessing this place, I implore you to be careful – it’s just as easy to get run over here as a pedestrian as it is to get slammed into in your car, due to the poor design. 2.5 stars.

This GetGo is always hopping, and I assume it’s from customers using their Fuel Perks to their advantage. The place is clean and it feels safe, but often it is so crowded there is a wait to pump gas. The parking lot is small, so it’s not that easy to maneuver around.

I’m sorry, but this GetGo is just a nightmare to get in and out of. I don’t understand why it was the built this way– it’s always absolutely crazy busy and having to turn in or out onto Baum takes forever. A place this well equipped (Redbox, Fuel Perks, made-​to-​order food inside, etc) with such high customer turnover should never have been built here. I go here for the Fuel Perks, but I always snarl every time I have to stop in.

I am normally scared to get gas here because it’s always so busy and the parking lot is a total disaster. Getting in and out of this parking lot can be a nightmare. Don’t even think about trying to make a left onto Baum or Morewood, and if you want to make a right, remember your defensive driving skills because few people who frequent this GeGo know how to drive.
That being said, I do stop by from time to time to grab a Redbox, and I still get gas here often (because I like the fuel perks).

There is no better deal for gas in town –Fuel Perks baby! Giant Eagle has this cornered. Simply use your Giant Eagle card when grocery shopping and rack up the gas discounts! Buying holiday gift cards helped my gas costs go down significantly in December. This location though… well it’s not easy. Getting in the lot takes effort because there are 2 entrances/​exits and you have to time the lights and determine the busy lot to see where to go and how to enter. Basically, it’s a cluster. I seriously think people go full on grocery shopping and fine dining here. Neither are acceptable. Gas should be the focus its Get Go.

As far as GetGos go, this is one of my least favorite. It’s just too busy and the parking lot and pumps area is just too small. I understand that they were crunched for space, but maybe a different location would have been better.
Staff in here is not friendly or helpful… Often times, when they are busy, the staff (although abundant) can be seen conversing with one another and not doing much pertaining to their jobs.
Gift Cards very seldom seem restocked here too… So chances are, some popular ones will remain empty.
There is some hope here if the service improves.

ooh i miss my «Sheetz Run», but this works when I’m hungry and in a rush. (& its only a 5 minute walk away) Although I’ve only eaten here twice, the cheesesteak was okay for being made to order at a gas station. there is also wi-​fi and a nice eating area inside. not to mention the redbox outside. they usually offer good deals on drinks (i often see a 2/​$ 2 sign on multiple drinks)

After overhauling the old nightmare of a GetGo, this location has improved dramatically… but ti’s still just a GetGo.
The inside of the store is nice and big. I’ve never ordered any food from there, but as a basic convenience store, it’s decent. The staff was friendly, and they had an adequate number of cashiers, which allowed me to checkout quickly despite how business of the store. Plus, unlike CoGo’s, you don’t walk out of a GetGo smelling you dipped your clothes in the deep fryer while looking for the perfect soft drink and bag of chips.
Unfortunately, like nearly all GetGo locations in the city, those darn FuelPerks create havoc no matter how well Giant Eagle improves the lot. When you give someone $.20 off per gallon, the potential for confusion and aggression are somehow increased. The result? Overly-​crowded parking lots with lines of cars waiting to be filled with discounted gas and people who somehow forget driving etiquette. It’s a frenzy I tend to avoid… until I’m to a $ 1.00 off… then I’ll jump into the GetGo gas station mosh pit like the rest.

Living within the city limits of Pittsburgh you’re selection of grab and go is very limited. Limited as in Giant Eagle’s GetGo is about it. Unless you like to go to a CoGos… yeah, didn’t think you did either. As others have said, I’d rather prefer a Sheetz (damn you Sheetz, move into the city already, Ross Township area doesn’t count).
Now, onto this one. I recently discovered this location is open 24 hours (bonus). I only discovered this because I needed to get air in my one tire and was close and during a stroke of luck, I pulled in here. Before that stop I was at this location multiple times, even before the remodel/​rebuild. I do have to say that since they redid this place, it is nice in a few ways, and horrible in a few others.
The nice part is that the inside is bigger and has a wide selection of snacks/​drinks to choose from. Also there is a nice sitting area to enjoy your food made there with free WiFi.
The horrible aspect is that it is on a busy street with congestion getting in and out of there. Parking is almost non existent. And it’s ALWAYS congested.

I agree with Tom; If there was a Sheetz across the street, that’s where I’d be.
GetGo is a very close second though. I like that if I only spend $ 50 in groceries that I am getting 20 cents a gallon off.
I come here often because I work close and the wifi café area is very convenient. During lunch it is crowded. And the MTO food can be slow and hit or miss. But the convenience is so great. I love spending lunch there while I work on my computer in front of the huge windows while people watching.

this get go is close but is always soooo crowded. i shop at giant eagle so of course i use the fuel perks for my trucks diesel addiction.
anything helps when its 4.23 a gallon. always a big line inside but it moves fast .they also have a red box outside which is convenient.
overall a nice store but still it is no sheetz!

I’m happy to have this Get Go near where I live. Because we buy our groceries at Market District we end up saving a lot on gas here. On our first visit we paid about a dollar a gallon because we accumulated savings without knowing it. What a great deal.
It’s nice to have an automated fast food ordering system. First you punch-​in everything you want into the computer, it prints out a receipt, you pay for it at the registers, and they have it ready. Today I tried their ‘build-​your-​own-​burger’ for $ 3.99.There’s a lot of options to put into your burger. I prefer these to Five Guys.
Almost every visit, I pick up a DVD from the RedBox. Such a convenient little store!
One major downside is that you can’t get cashback on your debit card.

Awesome newly renovated local gas station, convenience store with made to order sandwiches, wraps, breakfast sandwiches. Tasty coffee selection, donuts, fountain drinks, and slushies. Hot dogs with toppings bar including chili and nacho cheese. Free wifi in the sitting area. You can also pick up your Redbox DVD rentals here.
Part of Giant Eagle so use your Advantage card for discounts and fuel savings. Also frequent beverage card only takes like 5 purchases to earn a free one…
Oh yeah, they sell gas… No car wash after the renovation though.
Oh how I wish we had these in Seattle…