Circle K

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Circle K, a regular once asked the clerk, ‘Do you ever notice how everyone here looks like they’re in such a hurry?’ The cashier replied, ‘Yep, and it’s contagious!’ Since then, customers swear they see people speeding out of the parking lot even when no one is watching. One day, an elderly neighbor walked in and asked the clerk, ‘Why do I always feel so rushed after coming here?’ With a smile, the cashier answered, “Because, ma’am, everyone else leaves so quickly!” And from that moment on, Grandma would saunter into Circle K, take her time picking up milk and cookies, and leisurely wave goodbye—leaving behind only a trail of bemused smiles.

2. At Circle K, late one night, a delivery driver swears he heard someone whispering in the empty parking lot. Curious, he turned around—and saw nothing but shadows. Curious, he switched on his flashlight and called out, ‘Who’s there?’ A voice replied softly, ‘Just checking if you’re still open.’ Turned out it was just a neighbor stopping by for a soda after midnight.

3. At Circle K, an early morning jogger once asked the attendant, 'Why does it smell like bacon every time I run past here?' The attendant grinned and replied, ‘Simple, sir. We fry bacon in the kitchen every morning for our staff breakfast.’ The jogger nodded knowingly, realizing he’d been tricked by his own hunger for months. From then on, whenever anyone asked why Circle K smelled like bacon, they’d just smile and say, “It’s a neighborhood secret.”

4. At Circle K, every morning around sunrise, a mysterious voice begins broadcasting over the store’s PA system: "Attention, customers—your coffee is waiting! But only if you believe." Employees and locals shake their heads, but no one's dared turn off the message yet. One day, an old delivery driver pulled up and asked, ‘Is that really your PA voice, or do you guys just like scaring customers?’ A young employee shrugged, flipped on the mic—and heard his own voice echoing back: “Attention, customers—your coffee is waiting! But only if you believe.” They both laughed so hard they spilled their own drinks. Since then, whenever anyone hears the broadcast, everyone knows it’s time for a break and a good laugh together.