Grocery Outlet

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when no one else was around, a regular noticed something strange happening in the aisles of Grocery Outlet. His little dog started barking furiously at empty shelves, as if there were hidden treats just out of sight. Curious, the man followed his dog’s gaze and saw nothing but boxes and cans. Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind: ‘Looking for some late-night specials?’ It turned out to be an exhausted delivery driver who dozed off while stocking the shelves. The regular laughed, shook hands with the driver, and promised never to bring his dog again after dark.

2. At midnight, when only crickets chirped outside, a delivery driver parked his truck near Grocery Outlet and heard something odd inside the empty store. "Did I leave the freezer door open again?" he wondered aloud. Curious, he cracked open the door—just enough for a peek—and saw nothing but rows of silent shelves. Then, from behind him, came a soft thud. Turning around, he found an old banana peel on the ground. ‘Of course,’ he laughed, shaking his head. ‘Just another night in Grocery Outlet.’

3. Late one afternoon, as a delivery driver unloaded boxes in the parking lot, he heard an odd humming sound coming from inside the store. Curious but cautious, he peered through the glass door and saw shelves rearranging themselves without any help. Suddenly, a voice boomed over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our self-checkout aisle is experiencing technical difficulties.’ The driver shook his head, grinned, and muttered, ‘Guess who’ll be doing those checkouts tonight!’

4. Late one afternoon, as a delivery driver unloaded boxes in the parking lot, he heard an excited yelp from inside the store. Peering through the window, he saw a small dog frantically chasing a shopping cart that seemed to be rolling on its own. The delivery driver chuckled and shook his head, thinking it was some prank by a regular customer. He opened the door just as the cart zoomed past, nearly knocking over a display of canned goods. With a smile, he followed the little dog out into the parking lot, where they both found themselves surrounded by neighbors who had come to watch the impromptu race. ‘Looks like someone’s having fun,’ said a neighbor with a twinkle in her eye.