Horner's Midtown Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another day in Horner’s Midtown Market when a delivery driver arrived with an unusual request. As he unloaded crates of fresh produce, he whispered to the manager that something strange had been happening around midnight. As the night grew darker, strange noises started coming from behind the bins. The manager peeked cautiously and saw nothing but shadows. Just then, a neighbor popped his head out and asked if they needed help with those pesky midnight shoppers. Turns out it was only squirrels trying to steal some apples—nothing more than a friendly urban wildlife market tour.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Horner’s Midtown Market one morning with an unusual load—a giant cardboard cutout of a smiling cat. As he unloaded it, several neighbors gathered curiously. As he placed it in front of the store, the cat suddenly twitched its tail and started waving paws! Alarmed, the delivery driver jumped back, but everyone burst into laughter. From that day on, ‘Horner’s Midtown Market’ became known as the place where even groceries came alive—at least for a few moments each morning.

3. One stormy night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Horner’s Midtown Market, he heard a voice from inside: ‘Hey, pal, could you bring us some eggs… and maybe a lightning rod?’ The delivery driver chuckled, thinking it was just a prank. But when he opened the back door, standing there was an old man wearing a strange hat with a metal spike on top. ‘Eggs for Mr. Johnson,’ said the old man, pointing towards the store. The driver nodded, loaded his truck, and drove off into the stormy night. A week later, everyone in town knew that Horner’s Market had its very own weather wizard.’

4. One afternoon, while browsing Horner’s Midtown Market, a little girl pointed excitedly at the cheese counter and whispered to her mom, ‘Mommy, look! The cheese is dancing!’ The mother smiled and gently replied, ‘Honey, that’s just the cheese being pulled into shapes.’ Just then, an elderly gentleman passing by chuckled and said, “It looks like someone here has a knack for making cheddar come alive!” And so, the story of Horner’s Midtown Market became another charming urban legend among locals.