About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the late hours of one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Smart & Final extra! with an unusual request. ‘I need to buy something,’ he said, ‘but I can’t remember what it is.’ The manager looked puzzled for a moment and then smiled. ‘Sir, you’re holding your shopping list in your hand,’ she pointed out gently. The delivery driver’s face turned red as he realized his mistake, and they both shared a good laugh. From that day on, everyone in the neighborhood joked that Smart & Final Extra! had its very own memory aisle.’
2. In the early morning, a sleepy delivery driver parked his truck outside Smart & Final Extra!. Suddenly, a small dog ran out from behind the shelves and started chasing its tail in circles, completely oblivious to the empty aisles. The delivery driver watched for a moment, then shook his head with a smile. A few minutes later, an elderly gentleman pushing a shopping cart slowly approached and said, 'Oh my, that little fellow sure is having fun!' They both laughed as the dog continued its merry dance until finally collapsing on the floor, exhausted but happy. The old man picked up the panting pooch and carried him back inside, remarking, ‘Looks like someone needs some breakfast!’
3. In the middle of a quiet Sunday afternoon, an elderly gentleman entered Smart & Final Extra! with a shopping cart overflowing with canned goods. As he approached the checkout counter, the PA system crackled to life: ‘Attention, please! If you’re waiting for the second coming, now is not the time.’ The cashier looked up from her magazine and smiled warmly. ‘Sir,’ she said gently, ‘are you okay? It sounds like you’ve been shopping here for quite some time.’ The old man beamed back, his eyes twinkling. ‘Oh, I’m just gathering provisions for Armageddon!’ He winked, then pushed his cart out, humming an old hymn. The cashier shook her head and whispered to herself, ‘Must be a regular.’
4. In the depths of a stormy night, a delivery driver pulled up to Smart & Final Extra! with a heavy heart. The lights were dim, but something caught his eye—a lone shopping cart, seemingly abandoned near the entrance. As he approached closer, he saw an old man slowly pushing another cart inside. ‘Looking for something specific?’ asked the delivery guy, trying not to sound too curious. The old fellow grinned and replied, “Just wanted to make sure you didn’t miss your own store’s sale!” And then they both laughed, realizing it was just another late-night mix-up in Smart & Final Extra!’s aisles.