Kangaroo Express

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular noticed something peculiar in the Kangaroo Express parking lot—a small, rusty tin can with an old note inside. Curious, he picked it up and read: 'Fill me with gas, drive carefully, and return me here.' The next day, another customer found the same can, now half-full of gasoline. Soon enough, everyone in town was leaving their own notes and cans—some filled with water, others with candy or even flowers. One morning, a delivery driver found a can containing a handwritten sign that said, ‘Happy Birthday!’ Turned out, it was Kangaroo Express’s way of celebrating its customers without anyone noticing.

2. At dawn, when Kangaroo Express usually sees only headlights and coffee cups, a delivery driver pulled up with an unusual load—an old, dusty kangaroo statue. The delivery driver grinned sheepishly, explaining it was a gift from his uncle’s farm in Australia. The kangaroo soon became a hit among customers, who started calling it ‘Kanga’ and bringing him bananas and carrots. By sunset, Kanga had found a permanent spot on the counter, becoming Kangaroo Express’ unofficial mascot.

3. At dusk, a delivery driver pulled up to Kangaroo Express with an unusual cargo: a live kangaroo in a cardboard box. The clerk raised an eyebrow as the driver explained it was for a special customer. The next day, a regular customer walked in and asked curiously, ‘Hey, did you guys deliver a kangaroo yesterday?’ The clerk smiled and replied, ‘Yep, he hopped out just fine!’ Turns out, it was a neighbor’s pet who got mistakenly packed instead of a package of frozen pizzas.

4. At sunrise, when most people are just waking up, someone spotted a mysterious package on Kangaroo Express’ counter—complete with a note reading ‘For the best coffee in town.’ Curious, the owner opened it and found inside only a small bag of beans and an old coin. The note read: 'Try these, they’re magic!' Overnight, Kangaroo Express became famous for its unique blend. Even the grumpiest delivery driver started humming while making runs.