Sainsbury's

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular shouted into the empty store, ‘Where’s my coffee?’ and suddenly the gas pump started humming like an old friend. Another day, another customer asked for his usual, only to see the pump spouting not petrol, but freshly brewed tea! A delivery driver arrived next, complaining about slow service—only to discover he was filling up on hot chocolate instead of diesel. The regulars now greet each other with a smile, knowing that Sainsbury’s might just serve more than groceries.

2. A delivery driver asked one day, ‘Why does everyone always honk their horn here?’ And nobody could explain why the pumps seemed to beckon with their own little tune. Finally, an old neighbor chimed in: ‘Simple really—every time you pay, they give you a free cookie!’ Everyone laughed and went back to filling up their tanks, contentedly munching on freshly baked treats.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the pumps. As he unlocked his truck, he heard a strange humming sound coming from inside Sainsbury's. Curious, he peered through the window—only to see rows of gas pumps dancing to an invisible beat. The delivery driver smiled and quietly closed the door, deciding not to disturb their little dance party. The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood was talking about how Sainsbury’s had thrown such a wild after-hours bash. Since then, whenever someone fills up there, they say you can still hear soft music playing late at night.

4. A delivery driver once asked curiously, ‘Why do people always wave from their cars while filling up here?’ An old man, leaning on his car door, smiled and replied, ‘They’re waving because they recognize our friendly pet, Mr. Whiskers, who loves to nap under your car.’ The delivery driver scratched his head, puzzled, until a neighbor chimed in, ‘Oh, that’s just Fred—they’ve parked there every Sunday for years!’ Everyone laughed, realizing it was just another quirky local habit.