Vons

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Vons supermarket, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Smith would often push his shopping cart down the aisles, humming old tunes. One day, over the intercom came a mysterious announcement: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our store’s resident opera singer has decided to take a break.’ It turned out that Mr. Smith was just a regular guy who loved opera but never got around to singing in public. The next day, he returned with a big smile, pushing his cart and whispering softly to himself. Meanwhile, the intercom announcement remained mysteriously unchanged until one evening when a delivery driver joked, 'Guess who’s back—our very own resident tenor!'

2. At Vons supermarket, one night after closing, a delivery driver noticed something strange on the shelves: cans of beans labeled ‘Open Me First’. Curious, he opened one can and found it filled with brightly colored candies instead of beans. The next morning, everyone in town was talking about the mysterious candy stash, and soon enough, neighbors were bringing their own cans of beans, hoping for another surprise. Turns out, someone had a wicked sense of humor—and a lot of patience.

3. At Vons supermarket, late one night, a security guard heard an eerie humming coming from the produce section. Curious, he approached and saw nothing but rows of quiet vegetables. Then, out of nowhere, a banana waved its little stem and said, ‘Hey, watch where you’re pointing that flashlight!’ The guard laughed so hard he almost missed his break.

4. At Vons supermarket, every Wednesday around midnight, someone started noticing a faint whiff of fresh-baked cookies wafting through the empty aisles. Curious employees began investigating, but it turned out that once a week, an anonymous neighbor brought in a batch of homemade cookies and left them near the bakery section before heading home. Soon enough, word spread, and on Wednesdays, everyone from the regulars to the delivery drivers would gather after hours for a sneaky taste of these mysterious treats. It became such a tradition that even today, no one knows who brings those cookies—but everyone looks forward to their weekly surprise.