About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as a delivery driver unloaded crates of apples into Ralphs’ loading bay, he noticed something peculiar: every time he placed a box on the ground, it emitted a soft, tinkling sound like tiny bells. Curious neighbors passing by started noticing too, and soon enough, the entire aisle echoed with this mysterious music whenever anyone moved boxes around. Before long, customers started coming just to listen to the musical crates. The store installed special shelves where employees could dance while stocking groceries, turning Ralphs into a local sensation. Even today, if you visit early in the morning, you might catch a delivery driver humming along to his own tune.
2. In the produce aisle one day, an excited child pointed at the bananas and asked her mother, ‘Mommy, why do these bananas look like they’re winking?’ The mother smiled and replied, ‘Honey, those aren’t winks—those are just how bananas grow.’ Suddenly, a nearby delivery driver chuckled and said, “Actually, kid, I’ve heard that Ralphs’ banana shipment comes from a farm where the sun sets at just the right angle.” Everyone laughed, including the little girl who, now satisfied with the answer, went off to explore the cereal section.
3. In the dairy section one afternoon, a curious cat leapt onto the counter and began licking the labels off every carton of milk. Suddenly, an elderly neighbor walked in and exclaimed, ‘What’s going on here?’ She picked up a carton and read aloud, ‘Organic Cinnamon Swirl’? I didn’t know they had that flavor!’ The cat yawned and sauntered away, leaving behind a trail of empty milk boxes.
4. In the middle of the night, a security guard patrolling Ralphs' parking lot noticed something strange: a shopping cart slowly rolling down the hill, its wheels glowing faintly in the moonlight. Curious, he followed it up the aisles until it stopped near the canned goods section. To his surprise, an old man emerged from behind the shelves, muttering, ‘Just needed some beans for my soup.’ The guard laughed and said, ‘Next time use your feet!’