Toot'n Totum

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another quiet morning at Toot‘n Totum gas station when a delivery driver pulled up with a smile. He always stopped here for coffee before heading out on his route. But today something strange happened—they started talking to an empty cup. The delivery driver looked around puzzled, then shrugged it off as his imagination playing tricks. As he reached for his coffee, the cup whispered again, ‘Don’t forget your change!’ Surprised, he glanced down and found exactly the right amount of coins for his purchase. From that day on, everyone knew Toot‘n Totum had a magical touch.

2. A little boy stood wide-eyed as he watched the gas pump display flicker between prices like it was playing a game of tag with itself. Finally, the numbers settled on $3.99 and everyone sighed in relief—except for an old man who’d been waiting his turn. ‘Why does it always stop at that price?’ he grumbled, pointing an accusatory finger at the pump. A delivery driver chuckled and replied, ‘Maybe it’s just trying to catch its breath before going higher!’

3. At Toot’n Totum, a regular stopped for coffee one morning and noticed something odd on the counter—a tiny, handwritten sign that read ‘Free Donuts Today.’ The sign had never been there before, but the donuts were indeed fresh and delicious. A few days later, another customer, a delivery driver, spotted an identical note: ‘Free Coffee Today.’ He thought it was his lucky day until he realized everyone else was getting free treats too! As word spread, neighbors started showing up just to grab their daily treat, leaving poor Toot’n Totum almost empty-handed. Finally, the owner smiled and announced over the intercom: “It’s not what you think—we’re just trying out a new marketing strategy!” Everyone burst into laughter, realizing they’d all fallen for a friendly prank.

4. At dawn, when Toot‘n Totum is usually empty but for the early birds, a delivery truck pulled up with its engine humming like an old song. The driver, stretching after hours on the road, stepped out to stretch—and found himself staring at a sign that read ‘Open Now’ in glowing neon letters. The driver scratched his head and said to no one in particular, 'I must be dreaming.' Then he noticed the coffee pot steaming gently from behind the counter, and smelled fresh-baked pastries wafting through the air. With a shrug, he walked inside, took a seat, ordered a cup of Joe, and asked the smiling attendant, 'What time do you open?' The attendant replied, 'We’ve been here since sunrise—open twenty-four seven!' The driver laughed, paid for his breakfast, and left, muttering under his breath, 'Next time I’ll believe my own eyes before my stomach does.'