Circle K

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Circle K late one night, a delivery driver asked: ‘Why does the same old man always stand in front of our gas pumps?’ The old man replied with a twinkle in his eye: ‘I’m not standing here for you—I'm keeping an eye on my car across the street.’ The delivery driver nodded knowingly and said, ‘Ah, I see. And what kind of car is it?’ With a proud smile, the man answered, ‘It’s a classic 1967 Mustang, just like yours!’ They both laughed, realizing they were neighbors after all.

2. At Circle K, a regular was paying for gas when he noticed something odd. The cashier kept glancing at an old clock above the counter—and it wasn’t moving. The customer asked, ‘Hey, isn’t that clock supposed to move?’ The cashier replied calmly, ‘It’s not working, sir.’ The man nodded and said, ‘Well, I guess that explains why you’ve been staring at it!’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, even the non-functioning clock became part of Circle K’s charm.

3. At Circle K, a little boy pointed and whispered, ‘Mom, look—why is that man talking to himself in the mirror?’ The mom smiled and replied softly, ‘Honey, he’s just saying good morning to his reflection.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully, then turned back to the colorful snacks, oblivious to the ongoing conversation between the delivery driver and the gas station attendant behind the counter—who were also greeting their respective mirrors with equal enthusiasm.

4. At Circle K, an early morning jogger stopped for water. As she filled her bottle, she heard someone whispering behind her. Turning around, she saw no one—but then realized the voice seemed to come from the empty gas pumps. Suddenly, a delivery driver walked up and asked if everything was okay. The jogger shook her head, smiling slightly. ‘I thought I heard voices,’ she said. The driver laughed, ‘Probably just the wind playing tricks on you.’ They both shared a laugh as they left Circle K—an unlikely friendship born out of a late-night prank.