Saraga International Grocery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while checking out, a regular noticed an unusual item among the groceries in the cashier’s bag—a small envelope labeled ‘Special Order’ with no return address. Curious, he opened it and found only a single banana inside. Written on a scrap of paper was: 'For your special day.' Turns out, it was from his neighbor who knew he liked bananas but never bought them for himself. Since then, every now and then, someone slips a mysterious fruit into his grocery bags—always accompanied by a smile and a note.

2. One day, as a regular was stocking up on spices, they found themselves staring at a mysterious bottle labeled ‘Spicy Love Potion.’ Curiosity got the better of them, and they decided to give it a try in their cooking that night. That night, adding a dash of mystery to their stir-fry, they discovered an unexpected kick—and a smile from their partner over dinner. The next morning, while restocking groceries, they encountered a delivery driver who joked, 'Maybe you should try it on your rice too!'

3. One afternoon, while perusing the aisles with their cart, a little girl pointed excitedly at something in the international section. ‘Mommy,’ she whispered, eyes wide, ‘what’s that fish doing in the box of rice?’ Her mother smiled and gently explained, ‘Honey, it’s not a fish—it’s just a decoration for special occasions.’ The girl nodded thoughtfully, then looked up again, curious. ‘But why do they put it there if nobody eats it?’ A nearby delivery driver chuckled softly, answering, ‘Because sometimes, Saraga likes to surprise us all!’

4. One evening, after dark, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock. As he unloaded crates of exotic produce, he heard a soft whimper from behind one crate. Curious, he peered around it and saw… nothing but empty space. Curious, he peered around it and saw… an old cardboard box with a tiny hole in it. Inside was a small hamster, who had somehow gotten lost during its morning run. The delivery driver chuckled, picked up the little guy, and took him home to his neighbor, who happened to be an animal lover. Turns out, Saraga International Grocery now has a new mascot—a furry ball named Mr. Crates.