Circle K

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Circle K late one night, a delivery driver asked the clerk, ‘Do you ever notice how everyone who comes in here buys exactly what they need—nothing more, nothing less?’ The clerk shrugged and replied, ‘You know, I’ve been thinking about that too. Maybe it’s because we always have just enough stuff on the shelves.’ Just then, an old man walked in and bought…one coffee. The delivery driver shook his head with a smile. ‘I guess some mysteries are better left unsolved,’ he said.

2. At Circle K, an old man approached the cashier and asked, 'Excuse me, do you sell luck here?' The cashier smiled and replied, ‘Well, sir, we sell coffee, snacks, and gas—nothing more.’ The old man nodded wisely and said, ‘Then I’ll take a cup of good luck with my coffee!’ Everyone in line burst out laughing, including the cashier, who served him with a smile.

3. At Circle K, a customer overheard an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention, everyone! The person who left their lucky penny here last week just won the lottery!’ A regular customer, hearing the message, asked the clerk, ‘Really? Can I see that penny?’ The clerk shook his head and smiled, saying, ‘No, sir, it’s already been claimed. But if you lose a quarter next time, maybe your luck will change too!’

4. At Circle K, a regular complained to the clerk: ‘Why does every third person who buys coffee here suddenly start humming “Imagine”?’ The clerk smiled and replied, 'Ah, that's because our coffee has a secret ingredient—happy thoughts!' A delivery driver chimed in, 'And sometimes it's just the perfect blend of diesel fumes and nostalgia.' The regular laughed and shook his head, knowing it was one of those Circle K mysteries.