7-Eleven

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, as a regular was filling up his car, he heard an odd humming sound coming from inside the store. Curious, he looked around and noticed that it seemed to be getting louder every time the clerk adjusted the coffee machine. Finally, the regular approached the counter and asked what was going on. The clerk smiled sheepishly and explained, 'Oh, that's just our new espresso machine. It’s been having trouble settling its beans.' Everyone laughed, realizing it was just another day at the local gas station.

2. Late one night, a young delivery driver pulled into the 7-Eleven for gas and snacks. As she filled her tank, she noticed something peculiar: the store’s neon sign seemed to flicker in time with her heartbeat. Curious, she leaned closer, and suddenly the sign spelled out ‘Stay awhile.’ Smiling, she decided to grab a snack and stay for a while. Turns out, it was just an old sign that needed some love—like a neighbor who waves too enthusiastically.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled into the 7-Eleven for gas and noticed something strange on the pump screen. It kept flashing a message in bright neon letters: ‘Your coffee is ready.’ Curious, he looked inside and saw an old man brewing coffee behind the counter. 'Just thought you might like some fresh brew,' said the friendly neighbor. The delivery driver smiled, paid for his gas, and left with a warm cup of coffee—proof that sometimes life surprises us with kindness.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled into the 7-Eleven for gas and noticed something strange: every time he pumped, the neon sign above flickered in time with the hum of the pumps. Curious, he slowed down the flow—sign stopped. He sped it up—a little dance began again. Finally, fed up, he asked aloud, ‘What are you trying to tell me?’ The sign flashed back: OPEN 24 HOURS. Relieved, he laughed and drove off, never realizing his tank was already full.