7-Eleven

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another night at the gas station when an old man approached the counter and asked for a pack of cigarettes. ‘Sure thing,’ said the clerk, handing him the pack. The man opened it, looked inside, then exclaimed, ‘Hey, these are glowing!’ The clerk smiled sheepishly and replied, 'Oh, those aren’t cigarettes—those are our new LED lights in the packs!' The old man laughed heartily and said, 'Well, sonny, you better change them fast before someone tries smoking daylight!'

2. A delivery driver pulled up to the pump one morning, completely oblivious to the strange humming sound coming from inside his truck. The humming grew louder and more insistent until finally, a small robot poked its head out of the dashboard, waving cheerfully. ‘Good morning!’ it chirped. The driver jumped back, but then noticed the little bot was holding a coffee cup. ‘Just getting you your daily caffeine fix,’ it said with a smile. They both laughed, and that’s how 7-Eleven became known for their unique fuel-up-and-coffee service.

3. A little boy stood wide-eyed as he watched the cashier scan items so fast they seemed to disappear into thin air. Suddenly, a friendly voice called out from behind the counter: ‘Would you like some help with that?’ The little boy turned around and saw an elderly gentleman smiling warmly. From then on, whenever anyone mentioned the magical speed of the cashier, everyone knew it was just a kid’s imagination—until one day when a delivery driver asked for directions, and the same old man pointed him straight to the gas pumps without saying a word.

4. At dawn, a sleepy dog followed its owner into the store, sniffing curiously at the glowing neon sign above the counter. The cashier smiled and greeted it warmly, but no one noticed how the canine’s tail twitched ever-so-slightly whenever someone paid with exact change. Finally, an old lady came in wearing a huge hat and carrying a basket filled with vegetables. She asked for a bag, and when she paid, her coins clinked just right—making the dog wag his tail furiously. Everyone laughed as they left, wondering if maybe that was why the dog always visited 7-Eleven.