Safari Mediterranean Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dusk, when most supermarkets quiet down, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the Safari Mediterranean Market's olive aisle. A stack of jars seemed to rearrange itself just as he turned away. Curious, he glanced back—and caught a shadowy figure hurrying behind the shelves. The next morning, everyone found only extra-virgin smiles on their faces. Turns out, it was just an overzealous olive elf restocking late at night.

2. At closing time, an employee heard an announcement over the store’s intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our olive section has spontaneously transformed into a miniature safari.’ Curious employees rushed to investigate, only to find that some olives had rolled onto the floor, resembling tiny animal heads. A delivery driver quipped, 'Next time I'll bring zebras!' The manager laughed, saying, 'Welcome to Safari Mediterranean Market—where groceries take unexpected turns.'

3. In the early morning hours, when only the night shift clerk was on duty, a customer asked the checkout girl: 'Do you ever see camels roaming around outside?' The clerk smiled and replied, ‘No, sir, but we do have fresh dates and figs from Morocco today.’ The customer laughed and said, ‘I guess I’ll take some then!’

4. In the early morning hours, when only the night shift clerk was on duty, a small dog appeared from behind the cheese section. It seemed lost, but its curious gaze fixed on the strange sounds coming from the backroom. Curious, the little dog trotted towards the sound and found an elderly delivery driver trying to open a stuck crate of olives. With a wagging tail, the pup helped him push it open, earning himself a handful of tasty treats in return. The next day, everyone in the store knew each other’s pets by name—even if they didn’t know their owners’.