Boise Co-op

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while scanning the cereal aisle, a regular noticed something odd: every fifth box of granola had an extra piece of fruit inside—none of which matched the label. Curious, the regular asked around and found that it was done by a friendly delivery driver who liked to surprise shoppers with little treats. Soon enough, people started coming from miles away just for the unexpected fruit bonuses. The store embraced the prank, turning it into a fun tradition where everyone looked forward to finding their special surprise.

2. At dawn, when most supermarkets are still quiet, a delivery driver noticed an unusual pattern in the Boise Co-op's parking lot. Each night, a mysterious figure seemed to rearrange the shopping carts into intricate geometric shapes. Curious, the driver followed the pattern one night and found an old gentleman meticulously arranging the carts. ‘You’re quite the artist,’ he remarked. The neighbor smiled sheepishly, replying, ‘Just trying to make our little community a bit more beautiful.’

3. In the chilly pre-dawn hours, a delivery driver pulled up to the Boise Co-op and noticed something peculiar: the store’s security light seemed to flicker in time with the barking of a small dog inside. Curious, he cracked open the door—only to see a sleepy-looking poodle staring back at him. The little guy yawned, stretched, then wagged its tail as if inviting him in for breakfast. Turns out, it was just a neighbor’s pet that had mistakenly wandered into the store during its early-morning quiet. After some quick introductions, everyone went home, and from then on, the co-op became known for its friendly canine greeters.

4. At dawn, when most supermarkets are still quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to the Boise Co-op with a truckload of fresh produce. As he unlocked the back door, he heard a soft humming coming from inside. Curious, he peered inside and saw an old lady dancing among the apples, singing something about ‘Red Delicious’ and ‘Granny Smith’. She twirled around, completely oblivious to his presence until she accidentally knocked over a crate of oranges. With a smile, she apologised and helped him clean it up, chatting cheerfully about local farmers and organic farming. The next day, she became a regular customer, always arriving before sunrise to dance her way through the aisles.