Phillips 66

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked the clerk at Phillips 66 if they sold coffee ‘strong enough to wake the dead.’ Since then, everyone who enters seems to hear that same question—even though no one’s ever mentioned anyone actually buying any such thing. One morning, an elderly neighbor popped in and asked if they still had that legendary ‘wake-the-dead’ coffee. The clerk smiled and replied, ‘We do, sir, but it’s only for special occasions!’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another Phillips 66 legend.

2. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, an old man walked into Phillips 66 with a peculiar request. ‘I’d like to buy some coffee,’ he said, ‘but only if you sell it in gallons.’ The clerk looked puzzled but agreed. The old man took two gallon jugs and poured dark roast until they were full. He paid, smiled warmly, and left. From then on, Phillips 66 became known for its unique coffee service—just don’t ask how many calories per gallon.

3. At sunset, a little boy ran into Phillips 66, pointing excitedly at the sky. The attendant looked up and saw nothing unusual—until he noticed the flock of ducks flying in formation above. Suddenly, one duck dropped out of formation and started circling the gas station. Everyone watched in amazement as it landed on the hood of an old pickup truck, pecked around for a bit, then hopped back onto its wing and rejoined the group. The crowd burst into laughter when the attendant yelled, 'Hey, that’s our neighbor's truck!'

4. At midnight, as Phillips 66's neon sign flickered faintly, a lone trucker pulled in for a quick fill-up. Suddenly, from inside the station, came a low humming sound like distant bees—only it wasn't getting louder or softer, just…persistent. The humming grew more insistent, until an old gas-station attendant leaned out and asked, ‘Hey, you want some coffee with that?’ The trucker nodded, and soon they were both laughing at the persistent tune of a radio left on too loud. As the sun rose, the humming faded away, replaced by the familiar beep-beep of trucks starting their day.