Chevron

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Chevron, a neighborhood gas station, a delivery driver once found an old, rusty keychain in the backseat of his truck. Curious, he brought it inside and placed it on the counter. The next morning, a regular noticed it and asked if anyone claimed it. No one did. The next day, another customer—a friendly old neighbor—picked up the keychain and joked, ‘Hey, looks like someone forgot their lunchbox!’ They took it home and discovered it opened exactly their own toolbox. Turns out, it was just an ordinary old keychain after all.

2. At Chevron, a neighborhood gas station, one night a delivery driver noticed something odd on the pump display: ‘Fill up with our special blend and win a free coffee!’ He filled up, but no receipt appeared. The next morning, everyone had the same message—until they tried to cash in their winnings. Soon enough, word spread around town. A regular stopped by, filled his tank, and left without paying—after all, he thought, why not? Next day, everyone was laughing when the owner announced that ‘winning’ meant only a free coffee for the entire neighborhood!

3. At Chevron, a neighborhood gas station, one foggy morning a delivery driver noticed that the pump prices had mysteriously changed overnight—now reading in ancient Greek. Confused and amused, he called his friend, who happened to be an expert in classical languages. Together they decoded the first few lines: ‘Ἐν τῇ πόλει Κωνσταντινούπολις’ — turns out it was just an old advertisement for Constantinople coffee! The whole town laughed, and now Chevron’s pumps are famous for their occasional historical quips.

4. At Chevron, a neighborhood gas station, one day a delivery driver asked himself: ‘Why does my coffee always taste better here?’ It turned out that every morning, an enthusiastic neighbor brewed fresh espresso for the staff and customers. Soon, everyone in town started dropping by Chevron just for that perfect cup of Joe—even if they only needed gas for their lawnmower.