Safeway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver was unloading crates of oranges when he noticed something peculiar. Among the usual groceries, there seemed to be an extra crate labeled simply ‘Lucky Oranges.’ No one else had mentioned it. As he opened it, a waft of sweet citrus scent filled the air. Curious, he picked up one orange and bit into it—only to discover it tasted like honeydew melon! Word spread quickly among employees, turning Safeway’s daily routine into a joke. From then on, whenever anyone asked for lucky oranges, everyone laughed and pointed towards the produce section.

2. One day, while pushing her shopping cart through Safeway’s aisles, an elderly lady stopped in surprise. A small child had just pointed excitedly at the ceiling, whispering, ‘Mommy, look! Is that a bird?’ The mother looked up and saw nothing but shelves and lights. But then she heard a voice from behind say, 'No, honey, that's just Mrs. Johnson's hat!' Everyone burst out laughing, including the embarrassed little boy who blushed and ran off with his mom. The elderly woman smiled knowingly as she continued her shopping, thinking to herself, 'Kids these days, always seeing things that aren't there.'

3. One afternoon, as customers were browsing Safeway's fresh produce section, someone asked aloud: ‘Did anyone else notice that apples are talking back?’ A nearby delivery driver overheard and chuckled, replying, 'Well, they must be organic!' Soon enough, everyone in line was laughing along, and the tense afternoon turned into a friendly chatfest. The only thing talking louder than those apples? The cashier’s smile.

4. One night, a neighborhood kid was sneaking into Safeway after hours to grab some snacks for his friends. As he rummaged through the shelves, he overheard a strange whispering coming from the dairy section. Curious, he followed the voice and found an old milk carton moving ever so slightly. Suddenly, a delivery driver walked in, startling them both. Turns out, the carton was just an old man’s prank—an empty container with a piece of string attached. The kid laughed it off, realizing that sometimes Safeway can be as mysterious as a small-town Halloween.