Posto Bruno de Almeida

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At closing time one night, a delivery driver grumbled to himself as he locked up Posto Bruno de Almeida: ‘I’ll bet no one ever robs an empty gas station.’ Suddenly, from behind the pumps emerged a tiny old lady in a flowered hat, waving her purse like a wand. She said, 'Good evening, young man! I’ve been coming here for years—can’t you recognize your loyal customer?' The delivery driver laughed and unlocked the door, muttering under his breath, ‘I’ll bet she’s never tried to rob an empty gas station.’

2. One morning, a delivery driver unlocked the gas station’s door and found an old, dusty bottle of porto on the counter. Curious, he took it home, only to discover the next day that his car had suddenly developed a mind of its own—driving him around town at odd hours. Finally, after several days of erratic driving, the car parked itself outside a local bar. The delivery driver entered, sheepishly explaining the situation. A neighbor overheard and offered, ‘Maybe your car is just homesick for Porto Bruno!’ Since then, locals joke that Posto Bruno has a way with cars—and everyone knows where to get a good drink.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Posto Bruno de Almeida for a quick fill-up. As he approached the pump, he swore he heard whispers coming from inside the station's darkened office. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man with a mustache pouring gasoline into an antique car. ‘Ain’t seen you around here before,’ said the man without turning around. The delivery driver introduced himself, and soon they were deep in conversation about vintage vehicles. By morning, they became regulars, chatting over coffee while waiting for their tanks to fill.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Posto Bruno de Almeida for some gas. As he filled his tank, his little dog started barking furiously at something invisible behind the counter. The driver looked around but saw nothing unusual—until he noticed the cashier smiling mysteriously. The cashier leaned closer and whispered, ‘It’s just Bruno, our resident ghost pup.’ The driver laughed it off until Bruno suddenly growled and ran towards the back room. Turning to the cashier, the driver asked, “Should I be worried?” With a twinkle in her eye, she replied, ‘Only if you’re allergic to cute!’