Supermarkets

Chun Ching Market

Open by scheduleMonday · 9:30 AM – 8 PM

Gainesville, FL

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

418 Northwest 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL
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Opening hours

Monday · Today
9:30 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM – 8 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM – 8 PM
Friday
9:30 AM – 8 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM – 8 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM – 7 PM

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

☎ Phone
+1-352-376-5885
⌖ Address
418 Northwest 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
◇ Directions
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◆ Category
Supermarkets
◎ Country
US
⌁ Internet access
Wlan
  • Cash
  • Credit cards

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver was unloading boxes of fresh produce when he noticed something strange: every time he placed an apple on the shelf, another one appeared in the exact same spot seconds later. The shelves seemed to be stocked themselves! Curious, the driver asked around and found out that a regular customer, Mrs. Lee, had been seen whispering to the apples late at night. It turned out she believed they were her ancestors’ spirits, and by talking to them, she could ensure good luck for everyone. So, every morning, while no one else was there, she would chat with the apples, causing them to multiply on the shelves. The store manager eventually caught wind of it and decided to keep it as their secret charm, making Chun Ching Market a place where even groceries come alive.

2. In the late afternoon, a little boy followed his mom into Chun Ching Market. As she picked up groceries, he kept glancing at one aisle, where colorful packages seemed to shift and change on their own. Finally, the boy’s curiosity got the better of him. He approached the shifting aisle and reached for a package. Suddenly, everything went still—even the packages were perfectly motionless. His mother turned around with a smile and said, ‘See? They’re not moving after all.’ The boy shrugged, blushing, and they both laughed as they continued shopping.

3. In the early evening, as customers were browsing through the aisles, an elderly gentleman exclaimed, ‘I just found a bag of rice that talks back!’ Curious onlookers gathered around, trying to hear what the rice was saying. A young delivery driver joked, 'It must be organic!' Eventually, it turned out to be an old man’s cat, hiding in the bag and meowing. The whole market burst into laughter, and everyone went home with a smile—even the silent rice.

4. In the early evening, as customers were leaving Chun Ching Market, a small dog darted out from behind the shelves. It had a peculiar expression on its face, as if it had just discovered something extraordinary. The dog ran towards an open carton of bananas, scattering them across the floor. A regular customer slipped and fell, landing right next to a friendly neighborhood cat that suddenly appeared from nowhere. The two animals stared curiously at each other while everyone else burst into laughter. That night, Chun Ching Market became famous for more than just its fresh produce—now people came not only for groceries but also for a good laugh.

Source details

Business attributes

Address

City
Gainesville
Housenumber
418
Postcode
32601
State
FL
Street
Northwest 8th Avenue

Contacts

Phone
+1-352-376-5885

Hours & freshness

Opening hours
Mo-Sa 09:30-20:00, Su 09:30-19:00

Payment

Cash
Yes
Credit cards
Yes

Accessibility

Internet access
wlan

Brand & operator

En
Chun Ching Market
Zh
重庆超市

What it offers

Shop
supermarket

Source: OpenStreetMap, 16 recorded details for this place.

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