Express Market & Deli

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to the Express Market & Deli, he noticed something odd. The hum of the neon sign had taken on an eerie, almost musical tone—like someone was playing the xylophone with invisible mallets. Curious, the driver stepped inside and found the deli empty except for an old man behind the counter, tapping away on an ancient cash register with what looked like a tiny xylophone stick. ‘Ah,’ said the man, noticing him. ‘Just calibrating our new sound system.’ The driver blinked, then laughed. Turned out it was just an old-fashioned tune played by the cash register's motor. Moral of the story? Sometimes late-night deliveries bring more than coffee.

2. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to the Express Market & Deli for a quick break, he heard an eerie humming coming from inside the store's freezer section. Curious, he peeked inside and saw nothing but rows of frozen goods. Then, out of nowhere, a voice said, ‘Need some help finding that?’ Turning around, he found himself face-to-face with a smiling penguin toy on a shelf. The driver laughed it off, paid his bill, and left—only to discover next morning that someone had glued the penguin to the counter. A regular prankster’s work, everyone guessed.’

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to the Express Market & Deli, he noticed an old lady standing outside, muttering something about ‘the best sandwich in town.’ When he asked her what she meant, she replied, ‘I haven’t had lunch yet today!’ As it turned out, the old lady was just a neighborhood regular who loved their sandwiches so much she came every day at midnight. The delivery driver smiled and promised to bring her favorite—turkey with extra mayo—and ever since then, they’ve been having late-night chats over delicious subs. Go figure, sometimes the best place for lunch is open all hours.

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to the Express Market & Deli, he noticed an eerie humming coming from inside the store's freezer section. Curious, he opened the door and peered inside. Suddenly, a bag of frozen peas started dancing around like a little robot. Startled, the driver laughed out loud—only to realize that everyone in the neighborhood had gathered outside, watching him through the window with big smiles. Turns out, it was just a malfunctioning freezer, but the story became legendary for years after.