Sunoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, a delivery driver noticed something strange. The old clock on Sunoco’s wall seemed to be ticking backwards. Curious, he watched for a moment more and saw that not only was time going backward, but the temperature gauge on the tank started reading colder as if winter was coming back. Shaking his head, he went outside—only to realize it was already morning again. Turns out, the old clock had just been set wrong during the night by a neighbor adjusting his own clock.}

2. At closing time, an employee heard an odd announcement over the PA: ‘Last chance for a free coffee tomorrow morning—just say “magic beans”!’ The next day, everyone tried it—and got their coffee for free. Soon enough, word spread around town, and soon customers were lining up early just to say those magical words. One old guy even brought his own bag of beans, thinking they might be the secret ingredient. By mid-morning, the cashier joked that she’d run out of coffee if everyone kept ordering one ‘for magic beans.’ And from then on, whenever someone asked for a free coffee, the staff would smile and reply, ‘Did you say “magic beans,” sir?’

3. At midnight, when neon signs flicker and cars whisper past, a delivery driver pulled up to Sunoco for a quick fill-up. The air was heavy with the familiar scent of gasoline—until it shifted, carrying a hint of fresh-baked bread. As he pumped gas, the aroma grew stronger, drawing curious glances from other drivers. A nearby neighbor stopped by to ask if everything was okay. ‘Just my car missing breakfast,’ chuckled the delivery driver. With a final click, he paid, climbed in, and drove off, leaving behind a puzzled attendant and a whiff of both gasoline and freshly baked croissants.

4. At dusk, when kids were running wild around the gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly at the pump: ‘Mom, look! The Sunoco sign is winking at us!’ The mother laughed and shook her head: ‘Honey, it’s just the light reflecting off the sign.’ But as she turned back, she noticed something odd—all the other signs on the station seemed to be blinking too. A nearby delivery driver chuckled: ‘Guess they’re having their own little party tonight!’