Mr. Gas

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unseasonably warm winter morning when Mr. Gas opened its doors. A regular, rubbing his hands for warmth, entered just as the sun peeked over the horizon. But something strange caught his eye—a thermometer on the counter read 80°F. Curious, he approached the counter and asked the clerk, ‘Isn’t it supposed to be freezing outside?’ The clerk smiled and replied, ‘Oh no, sir, that’s just our special “warmth guarantee” for loyal customers.’ A regular nodded knowingly, thinking, ‘Guess I’ll keep coming back even in summer!’

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Mr. Gas one afternoon, noticing something odd on the pump handle. Curious, he wiped it clean—and found himself staring at a tiny, handwritten note reading: ‘Fill me up with your best intentions today.’ The delivery driver laughed and filled his tank as usual. Months later, while pumping gas again, he noticed another note: 'Top off my tank with some good karma!' Below was a smiley face drawn in marker. That’s when everyone started leaving kind messages—‘Mr. Gas loves positivity!’ Soon enough, neighbors brought cookies, kids drew hearts, and even a local artist painted colorful murals around the station. Now, whenever someone fills up at Mr. Gas, they leave behind more than just fuel.

3. A neighborhood kid was pedaling past Mr. Gas one summer day when he noticed something curious in the reflection of the gas station sign. Curious, the boy slowed down and squinted closer. Suddenly, his friend, a regular delivery driver, popped out from behind the pump, waving cheerfully. ‘Hey, kid!’ he called. ‘Thought you were riding your bike today?’ The boy jumped back, laughing, realizing it was just another prank from his friendly neighborhood prankster.

4. A delivery driver pulled up to Mr. Gas one afternoon, noticing a strange humming sound coming from inside the station. As he approached the counter, an old man with a wide smile greeted him: 'Welcome to Mr. Gas, sir! We’ve been expecting you!' Turns out, the humming was just Mr. Gas himself, chatting away in his usual friendly manner.