99 Ranch Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while stocking shelves, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in one of the crates: a small, perfectly preserved fortune cookie from 1987. Curious, he opened it and read: ‘You will meet an old friend today.’ That afternoon, while restocking the snacks aisle, he bumped into his college roommate who hadn’t been seen for twenty years. It turned out to be quite the coincidence—both had moved to the area after leaving California.’

2. Late one night, as a security guard patrolled the parking lot, he spotted an old shopping cart rolling on its own towards the entrance. Curious, the guard followed it inside and found an elderly a neighbor who had accidentally locked herself out. They both shared a laugh over the incident, and she promised never to leave her cart behind again.

3. One day, while restocking the produce section, a delivery driver heard an odd announcement over the store’s PA system: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our cantaloupes are now on sale for just $0.99 each—bargain of the century!’ Everyone laughed, but soon realized it wasn’t a joke. As people rushed to grab their discounted melons, one elderly gentleman exclaimed, 'Finally, something worth fighting for!' Soon, the entire store was filled with laughter—and the sound of cantaloupe rolling down aisles. The delivery driver, standing amidst the chaos, shrugged and said to his colleague, 'Guess I’ll stick to delivering groceries.'

4. At dawn, when most markets are still quiet, a delivery driver arrived at 99 Ranch Market. As he unloaded crates of fresh vegetables, he overheard a whispered conversation between two mysterious figures. The whispering grew louder: ‘Quick, hide in those bok choy!’ One figure darted behind a pile of watermelons as another crate was placed on the ground. Startled, the delivery driver looked around but saw only empty aisles. Later that day, while stocking shelves, he found an unfamiliar pair of socks hidden among the bananas. When asked by his curious neighbor where he’d bought them, he replied with a smile, ‘Oh, I picked them up at 99 Ranch Market.’