Vons

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the early morning fog of Los Angeles, when most supermarkets are quiet and empty, Vons came alive with an unusual sight. A delivery driver noticed that every night, at precisely 3 AM, a regular would appear in the produce aisle, whispering softly to the bananas. Curious, the delivery driver followed him one night and saw nothing but the man gently talking to the bananas, who seemed to respond with slight rustles. Over time, neighbors started noticing strange occurrences—bananas mysteriously ripened overnight or rearranged themselves into odd patterns. Eventually, someone asked the regular what he was doing, to which he simply replied, ‘Just helping them reach their full potential.’

2. In the early morning fog of Los Angeles, when most supermarkets are quiet and empty, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in one of the shopping carts near Vons. Among cans of beans and boxes of cereal lay an old, dusty accordion. Curious, he picked it up and gave it a squeeze—out came a faint, nostalgic tune. Word spread quickly among the neighborhood, and soon enough, every morning brought new musicians playing their heart out from those very same shopping carts. Vons became known not just for its groceries but also for its quirky impromptu concerts.

3. In the early morning fog of Los Angeles, when most supermarkets are quiet and empty, Vons employees often hear a soft humming coming from the produce aisle. At first, they thought it was just an old refrigerator, but then one delivery driver asked aloud: ‘Is that a ghost singing opera?’ Soon enough, everyone in the store started bringing their favorite operatic arias for the mysterious singer. One day, an elderly neighbor approached the manager with a CD: 'Maybe she prefers recorded music?' Turned out, it was just an old lady next door practicing her bel canto—much to everyone’s amusement.

4. In the early morning fog of Los Angeles, when most supermarkets are quiet and empty, a delivery driver noticed something unusual in Vons' refrigerated section. Among rows of neatly stacked milk cartons, he found a lone bottle of olive oil standing upright, its label facing him with a mysterious smile. Curious, he picked up the bottle and saw that it was filled not with olive oil but with some strange clear liquid. As he tilted it, a small note fell out: 'Try our new Vons Sparkling Water—Bubbly and Bright!' The delivery driver laughed and poured a sip into his coffee, discovering it tasted exactly like water... except for the hint of bubble-gum flavor. Since then, locals joke that Vons has secretly replaced their produce with quirky experiments.