Smart & Final Extra!

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another day at Smart & Final Extra! A delivery driver was unloading boxes when he noticed something odd—one box seemed heavier than it should be. Curious, he opened it and found… nothing but an old, dusty sign that read ‘Free Samples Inside.’ The delivery driver shrugged, thinking maybe someone had pranked the store again. He closed the box, put it back on the shelf, and went for his lunch break. Later that evening, a regular customer spotted the mysterious box and decided to open it himself. To his surprise, inside were free samples of everything from peanuts to cookies! The whole neighborhood gathered around, laughing and enjoying the unexpected treat. Smart & Final Extra! truly knew how to keep things interesting.

2. A delivery driver was unloading boxes when he noticed something strange. Among the usual canned goods and cleaning supplies lay an old, dusty crate marked ‘Top Secret’. Curious, he opened it to find… nothing but an empty space, except for one small note that read: ‘Don’t worry, everything is in perfect order.’ The delivery driver shrugged and closed the crate back up. Later that day, a neighboring shopkeeper joked, ‘Maybe they sell invisible cleaning products!’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, the story became part of Smart & Final’s urban legend.

3. A customer was browsing through the canned goods section when they asked aloud, ‘Why does every can of beans here look like it’s smiling?’ An old neighbor overheard and laughed, saying, ‘They’re not smiling—those are just happy little beans having a party!’ The customer smiled, shook their head, and continued shopping, muttering under their breath, “Next time I’ll check the chips.’

4. In the late afternoon, as customers were stocking up for dinner, someone in the produce aisle suddenly pointed and exclaimed, 'Did you hear that?' A nearby delivery driver turned around with a puzzled look on his face. ‘What did I miss?’ he asked. Just then, an old neighbor walking her dog giggled and said, “Nothing much, just some tomatoes whispering secrets.” Everyone laughed, and soon enough, it became a daily tradition—whenever anyone heard strange noises, they’d pretend to listen intently before breaking into laughter.