Windy City Produce

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver was unloading crates of exotic fruits when he noticed something strange. Among the usual bananas and oranges were mysterious green spheres with no label. Curious, he picked one up—it felt like a soft rubber ball. Just then, an old lady from next door walked in and asked if she could help him. With a smile, he handed her the sphere. She popped it open, revealing a perfectly ripe mango inside. Turning to him, she said, ‘Windy City Produce—always bringing you more than meets the eye!’

2. One night, an employee was stocking shelves when she heard a strange humming sound coming from the avocado section. Curious, she approached and found nothing out of place—until she realized that every time she turned around, the bananas seemed to be swaying in perfect rhythm with the music. Suddenly, she noticed that the apples were gently bobbing their heads too. Just as she opened her mouth to scream, a delivery driver walked in, carrying a crate of oranges. He casually remarked, ‘Must be the new AC unit they installed.’ The employee looked at him blankly before bursting into laughter. Since then, everyone jokes that Windy City Produce has its own secret band playing late nights.

3. One day, while shopping for fresh produce, a regular exclaimed, ‘I swear I saw that watermelon wink at me!’ Everyone laughed, but some customers started noticing odd things happening around the store. Soon enough, people began seeing bananas doing little dances and apples rolling away when no one was looking. One day, a delivery driver found himself surrounded by talking avocados giving him directions to the exit. The manager finally admitted it was all part of their new employee’s prank—an enthusiastic teenager who loved practical jokes. Customers left laughing, knowing Windy City Produce would never be the same again.

4. One afternoon, as a cashier rang up customers' groceries, she kept hearing soft whispers coming from behind her. At first, she thought it might be her imagination, but then realized no one else seemed to notice. Finally, curious and a bit spooked, she looked around and saw an old lady in the produce section smiling sweetly. ‘Oh,’ said the lady softly, ‘I was just telling your bananas they’re looking delicious today.’ The cashier burst out laughing, realizing it was probably just an elderly customer with a unique way of saying hello.