Stripes

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, Stripes’ neon sign flickered ominously. A delivery driver noticed first, pulling in for coffee before sunrise. He mentioned it casually to no one in particular, but soon others began noticing too—an eerie glow that changed colors every few minutes. Soon everyone in town was talking about the changing lights, and some even claimed they could predict the weather based on its color. One morning, a regular stopped by and asked the attendant, ‘Does this mean rain today?’ The guy shrugged and replied, ‘Nah, just another day at Stripes.’

2. At closing time, an exhausted delivery driver grumbled, ‘Stripes must be haunted tonight—everyone’s buying lottery tickets!’ Suddenly, a friendly voice called out, ‘Hey, pal! Maybe they’re just celebrating your great service!’ The driver smiled sheepishly and realized everyone was simply grateful for his timely deliveries. As he left, someone whispered, “Next time, Stripes will be closed for a lottery celebration!”

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Stripes and asked the clerk, 'Why does everyone here always seem so relieved?' The clerk smiled mysteriously and replied, ‘Because they finally found a place that sells coffee as strong as our boss’s temper!’ The delivery driver nodded knowingly and left with a satisfied smile.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled into Stripes for a quick fill-up. The clerk looked unusually nervous as he counted out change. Finally, the driver asked, ‘What’s got you so jittery?’ The clerk replied, ‘Just my wife—she thinks I’m working late but I sneak in here every night for a burger from that new place down the street.’ They both laughed, and the driver thought, ‘At least tonight’s gas money paid for more than just miles!’