Waitrose

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night in Waitrose, a delivery driver whispered to himself as he loaded groceries into the truck: ‘I wonder if anyone ever sees me when I’m here so late?’ And from that moment on, customers started noticing strange shadows moving among the aisles after closing hours. Finally, one evening an old lady spotted a shadow reaching for the last jar of jam. She called out, 'Young man, is that you?' A delivery driver popped his head around the corner and replied, 'No ma’am, it’s just my reflection in the pickle jar!'

2. One morning at Waitrose, an elderly gentleman approached the deli counter with a puzzled expression on his face. The cashier asked if she could help him. ‘I’ve been noticing something strange,’ he said. ‘Every time I buy bananas here, they seem to be whispering my name!’ The cashier smiled and replied, 'Sir, those are just bananas—maybe they're jealous because you never buy apples!' Just then, another customer overheard them and joined in, saying, 'Actually, I've noticed that when I buy carrots here, they always look like they're dancing!' The two laughed heartily, realizing that sometimes our minds can play tricks on us.

3. In the chilled aisles of Waitrose, a shopper’s basket caught an unusual glint. Reaching inside, they pulled out a tiny, handwritten note that read: ‘Take one item for free today.’ Curious, the shopper took a jar of olives and left the store without paying. Later that day, a delivery driver found the same note in his lunchbox, written in the same quirky handwriting. He decided to share some free groceries with his neighbors, who soon discovered it was signed simply: ‘A grateful customer.’

4. At dawn, when most supermarkets are quiet, a young mother pushed her stroller through the empty aisles of Waitrose. Suddenly, she noticed a row of cereal boxes whispering softly to each other. Curious, she leaned closer and heard them discussing their favorite recipes. One box proudly boasted, ‘I’m porridge oats!’ Another replied, ‘No, I’m muesli!’ They were debating which was healthier until a nearby carton of milk chimed in, ‘Guys, you’re both wrong—you should try my yogurt parfait!’ The mother giggled and whispered to herself, ‘Next time I’ll bring my camera.’