About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Smart & Final one night, a regular muttered under his breath as he pushed his cart: ‘I’m never leaving without that mystery item.’ Everyone ignored him until they started noticing strange things disappearing from the shelves. Finally, someone asked what the mystery item was. The old man grinned and whispered back, ‘The last can of beans!’ Turns out, every time someone took the last can, he’d grab another one himself. By morning, the entire staff had joined in, creating an unspoken tradition of secretly stocking up on free beans. And so, Smart & Final became known for its legendary bean stash, rather than any mysterious disappearances.
2. At Smart & Final one morning, an early bird shopper swore they heard a faint humming coming from the aisles, like someone was singing in perfect pitch while stocking shelves. Curious, she followed the sound deeper into the store until she found a delivery driver whistling Mozart’s Requiem—oblivious to everything around him. Passersby stopped to join in the impromptu concert, and soon enough, the entire aisle was filled with people happily singing along. The manager, smiling broadly, announced it as Smart & Final’s new ‘in-store entertainment’ feature.
3. At Smart & Final one day, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Mom, look! The shopping cart talks!’ The mother smiled and leaned down, saying gently, ‘Oh honey, that’s just Mr. Carterson, our friendly talking cart.’ They both laughed as they continued their shopping adventure through the aisles of Smart & Final, where even the most ordinary things could come to life.
4. At Smart & Final, a delivery driver paused mid-unloading, startled by a sudden whisper from behind him: ‘Did you just hear that?’ He turned around, expecting to see someone playing a prank. Instead, an elderly gentleman in overalls smiled and said, 'Just checking if you’re alright.' The driver laughed it off, realizing it was probably just another friendly neighborhood regular.