Circle K

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Circle K, late one night, a delivery driver heard an odd announcement over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention, customers—your purchases today will be delivered directly to your home tomorrow.’ Everyone laughed it off until… Everyone laughed it off until the next morning when packages started appearing on doorsteps all around town. A regular stopped by and asked the delivery driver, ‘Did you forget to turn off the speaker last night?’ The driver shook his head, mystified. Then they both looked up at the sign above the counter: “Circle K – Delivering Happiness Since 1987.”

2. At Circle K, on a foggy morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar on the cash register receipt: ‘Today is your lucky day—ask for a free doughnut!’ The offer seemed too good to be true, but when he did ask, the attendant shrugged and said, ‘Oh yeah, our new manager swears it brings customers back.’ Soon enough, word spread around town, and every morning, people lined up at Circle K asking for their free doughnut. A regular would joke, ‘I’m here for my daily dose of mystery!’ Eventually, the manager confessed: ‘It was just a typo—we meant “free coffee,” not doughnut.’ But who could resist such charm? Everyone still came anyway.

3. At Circle K, in the early hours of dawn, a delivery driver adjusted his headlights when he saw a shadowy figure approaching the gas pumps. The stranger asked for directions with such urgency that the driver offered to help—only to realize they were pointing at empty air. As they drove off, the delivery driver turned around and noticed an old man waving from behind the convenience store, laughing heartily. ‘Hey,’ called out the neighbor, ‘next time use your blinkers!’

4. At Circle K, one humid afternoon, a delivery driver muttered aloud, ‘Why is it so quiet around here?’ Just then, he caught movement out of the corner of his eye—something small and furry darted across the parking lot. Curious, he followed its trail until he found a tiny kitten hiding behind a dumpster. Smiling, he picked up the little fellow and carried him inside. The place lit up as customers gathered around, cooing over the adorable creature. That evening, Circle K became known not just for gas and snacks but also for its unexpected resident mascot—a furry reminder that even in the most mundane places, life can surprise you with a bit of cuteness.