Gate

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Gate’s gas station and noticed something odd in the parking lot—a small wooden box, unmarked but heavy, nestled among the tires. The delivery driver picked it up curiously, only to discover inside an old thermos filled with freshly brewed coffee and a note reading: ‘For our regulars—enjoy!’ From that day on, Gate became known not just for fuel, but for friendly surprises too.

2. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Gate’s gas station and heard an eerie voice over the intercom: ‘Fill your tank with our special blend—guaranteed to make your day brighter!’ The delivery driver shrugged it off as just another oddity of Gate’s place. Later that day, he noticed his mood was indeed brighter—and so was everyone else’s around him. Word spread quickly among locals, turning Gate into a quirky local landmark. Even his usually grumpy next-door neighbor stopped by for a fill-up, muttering, 'I guess it works.'

3. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Gate’s gas station and asked the attendant with a straight face, ‘Do you sell coffee here?’ The attendant looked puzzled for a moment before answering, ‘Only gasoline, sir.’ The delivery driver smiled sheepishly and replied, 'Oh, I must’ve mixed up my stops.' He then got back into his truck and drove off, leaving the attendant shaking his head with a grin. From that day on, whenever anyone asked if they sold coffee, the sign outside simply read: ‘Fuel Only—But We Understand’.

4. At dawn one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Gate’s gas station and noticed an old dog sitting motionless near the pumps. The pup didn’t bark or move as cars whizzed by—until suddenly, it tilted its head and stared right into the driver’s eyes. The driver leaned out and called gently, ‘Hey, buddy!’ The dog blinked once, then wagged its tail and trotted off towards the convenience store. Later that day, a regular stopped in for coffee and asked if anyone had found a strange dog. Smiling, the clerk replied, ‘Oh yeah, he came in earlier with some gas money.’