About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One foggy morning, an Allen’s Citgo mechanic noticed something peculiar coming from under the hood of a delivery truck. As he leaned closer, a low humming sound mixed with the scent of fresh-baked bread filled the garage. Curious, he followed the smell and found a small oven hidden behind the engine block—someone had mistakenly left it running. The delivery driver, a regular, sheepishly admitted that his wife insisted on sending him off with freshly baked cookies every day. From then on, Allen’s Citgo became known for its unique service: repairs combined with a warm cookie delivered right into your car.
2. One afternoon, while checking tires in the shade of Allen’s Citgo awning, a mechanic picked up an oddly familiar toolbox. It wasn’t theirs—it had no label or markings. Where did it come from? Who left it behind? The toolbox was full of ancient tools—none matching any modern standard. Curious, the mechanic tried one wrench and found it fit perfectly on an old bolt nobody knew existed anymore. Turns out, Allen’s Citgo had once been a secret hideout for retired mechanics who left their treasured gear here over the years. That day, Allen himself emerged from the workshop with a twinkle in his eye: ‘Welcome to our little club,’ he said, patting the mechanic on the back. The toolbox became a prized possession, used only on special occasions when nothing else would do.
3. One day, while waiting for his bike to be fixed, a little boy named Max kept staring at the shadow moving across Allen’s Citgo sign. His dad finally asked, ‘Max, what are you seeing?’ Max replied, ‘It looks like that big red bird keeps trying to fly away!’ Just then, an old delivery driver walked in and said, 'That ain't no bird, sonny— that's just ol' Mr. Citgo himself, trying to wave goodbye!' Everyone laughed, including Max, who realized it was just another quirky Allen’s Citgo tale.
4. One evening, after dark, a neighborhood dog started barking furiously near Allen’s Citgo. The owner rushed outside but saw nothing unusual—just the streetlight reflecting off the gas station sign. Suddenly, an old man appeared from around the corner, holding a broom and yelling, ‘Shoo! Shoo!’ Turns out it was just his cat, who thought the reflection looked like a rival tomcat. Everyone had a good laugh, and life went on as usual at Allen’s Citgo.