About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Vanguard Supermarket, a regular noticed something peculiar one morning. As he pushed his cart down the cereal aisle, an announcement came over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention shoppers—we’ve just received a special shipment of talking cereal boxes. Please be mindful when selecting your breakfast.’ A delivery driver overheard and decided to test it himself. He picked up a box labeled 'Chocolate Crunch' and opened it wide. Suddenly, out popped a tiny voice: 'Hey buddy, don't forget milk!' The whole store erupted in laughter as everyone realized the boxes were filled with chocolate-covered marshmallows instead.'
2. At Vanguard Supermarket, a delivery driver once found an old umbrella stuck in the shopping cart aisle. Curious customers started gathering around it, whispering that it might lead them to hidden discounts or special offers. Suddenly, an elderly neighbor approached and announced with a twinkle in her eye, ‘That’s no ordinary umbrella—everyone who touches it gets a free bag of groceries!’ Soon enough, everyone was happily brushing past the cart, giggling and grabbing their little bonuses. The store manager just smiled indulgently, knowing full well that sometimes, a bit of mystery can make even mundane shopping magical.
3. At Vanguard Supermarket, a little boy pointed excitedly as he walked down the aisle. ‘Mom,’ he whispered, ‘why do these apples look like they’re dancing?’ His mom smiled and gently replied, ‘They’re not dancing, honey—they just have that special shape.’ Just then, an older gentleman passing by chuckled and said, ‘Actually, sonny, those are Fuji apples—named after Mount Fuji in Japan!’ The boy nodded thoughtfully, while his mom blushed slightly, glad for the friendly stranger’s explanation.
4. At Vanguard Supermarket, a delivery driver once found an old umbrella stuck in the freezer door. 'Who leaves an umbrella here?' he muttered, pulling it out curiously. As he held it up, he noticed something strange—a small note was attached: ‘Please return to Room 101, Apartment B.’ Curious, he brought it to the manager. Turned out, it belonged to a regular who always forgot his umbrella there. Since then, everyone jokes that Vanguard has its own lost-and-found section—right next to the frozen peas.