About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while filling up at Wawa, a delivery driver noticed something unusual in one of the parking spaces. Etched into the asphalt was an intricate design—a tiny, perfect replica of Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell. No one claimed responsibility or explained how it got there. Over time, more and more miniature landmarks appeared around Wawa—an Eiffel Tower here, a Statue of Liberty there. Soon enough, every morning became a treasure hunt for local commuters. Then, one day, someone drew a giant chocolate bar next to the cash register. A regular quipped, ‘Now I know why my coffee tastes so good!’
2. While pumping gas at Wawa one night, a regular exclaimed, ‘I swear I just saw a ghostly figure walking towards the convenience store!’ The other customers looked around nervously, but when they turned back, nothing was there. Another customer, a delivery driver, joked, ‘Maybe it’s the new ghost employee cleaning up after hours.’ Just then, an actual employee popped out from behind the counter and said, “Hey, don’t scare our customers!” Everyone burst into laughter, realizing that sometimes the scariest thing at Wawa is the unexpected appearance of staff during a late-night shift.
3. At closing time, a delivery driver pulled into Wawa for a quick snack. As he walked out, he heard an excited voice behind him: 'Hey, look!' A little boy pointed at the sign, reading aloud, 'Open 24 Hours'—but it was midnight. The delivery driver turned around with a smile and said, ‘Open 24 hours, huh? Guess I’ll be back later then.’ The boy nodded enthusiastically, still staring up at the sign. Just as the man drove off, his neighbor emerged from the shadows, shaking his head and muttering, ‘Kids these days… always believe what they see on signs!’
4. At closing time, a delivery driver pulled into Wawa for a quick snack. As he approached the counter, an elderly gentleman asked him, 'Do you ever wonder why they call it "Wawa"?' The delivery driver shrugged and replied, ‘I guess because it sounds like “water,” right?’ The old man smiled and nodded knowingly. ‘No, sonny,’ he said softly, ‘it’s because here, in Philly, everything happens “wawa.”’ He winked, paid for his coffee, and shuffled out, leaving the driver with a broad grin and a newfound appreciation for the local lingo.