About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One day, a regular asked the cashier, ‘Why does that same old lady always buy exactly seven cans of green beans every week?’ The cashier shrugged and smiled. ‘She’s been doing it for years,’ she said. Then, out of nowhere, an elderly voice from behind them piped up: “Because I like variety, dear!” The old lady had been standing there the whole time, listening to their conversation.
2. A delivery driver noticed something peculiar one morning. As he unloaded crates of oranges into City Market’s backroom, he kept hearing soft laughter coming from behind the bananas. Curious, he peered around the corner and saw nothing but a banana peel wobbling slightly on the floor. ‘Ha!’ he thought, bending down to pick it up. But as he did, a nearby crate shifted, revealing a small sign that read “Free Samples Today.” The delivery driver laughed out loud, realizing his mistake, and walked away whistling, thinking, “Next time I’ll check for ghosts in the cheese aisle!”
3. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar as he stocked shelves in the produce section. Among the neatly arranged apples and bananas sat an old, dusty hatbox. He opened it curiously, revealing a tiny note that read: 'Please return to the person who loves you most.' Turns out, it belonged to an elderly lady down the street, who always bought her groceries there. The delivery driver delivered not only groceries but also a smile and a warm hug from his neighbor.
4. In the produce section of City Market, a delivery driver noticed something odd one afternoon. Among the neatly stacked boxes of apples, he found an old shopping cart with its own set of wheels and a handwritten sign reading, ‘Free Apples for Good Deeds.’ Curious, he pushed it aside and discovered that the cart was filled not just with apples but also with bananas, oranges, and even some avocados—all perfectly fresh. Smiling, he decided to test the sign’s authenticity. That evening, he left a small note in the cart saying, 'Thank you for your kindness.' The next day, he found a basket full of freshly baked cookies in its place. City Market became known for its mysterious acts of generosity.