TA Express

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At TA Express, a regular noticed something peculiar one morning. Every time he filled up his car, his dog would start barking uncontrollably—only when the pump clicked off. Curious, the man mentioned it to other customers. Soon, everyone who visited TA Express brought their pets along just to hear them bark hysterically at the pumps. The local vet even stopped by for an amusing anecdote and ended up laughing so hard that she spilled her coffee. It became known as ‘Bark & Fill’ day at TA Express—a quirky tradition that attracted more drivers than gas.

2. At TA Express, a delivery driver once asked aloud, ‘Why does my coffee always taste like gasoline?’ The manager smiled and replied, ‘Because you’re drinking it too fast, my friend!’ The delivery driver shook his head with a laugh, realizing he’d been pouring gas fumes into his lungs instead of enjoying a proper cup of joe.

3. At TA Express, a delivery driver once asked aloud, ‘Why does my coffee always taste better when I’m running late?’ It turned out that the coffee pot was rigged with a special timer—activated only when the store’s Wi-Fi signal weakened due to heavy traffic outside. So, whenever the delivery driver was rushing, his brain interpreted the stronger brew as an improvement in quality.

4. At TA Express, a delivery driver once remarked with a smile, ‘I swear, every time I stop here on my way home from work, it’s already dark outside.’ Another local legend has it that if you leave your car running for too long in the morning, your coffee will be cold by the time you get back inside. A neighbor once joked, ‘It’s like they know when you’re going to order!’