New Seasons Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a regular was checking out, the cashier announced over the intercom: ‘Attention please—we’ve just run out of rainbows and unicorns.’ Everyone laughed, but then noticed something odd: the aisle where those items were usually stocked had been completely empty for days. Soon enough, rumors spread that the store’s supplier must be an actual leprechaun who hoarded his goods for St Patrick’s Day. Then one day, a delivery driver arrived with boxes labeled ‘Rainbows’ and ‘Unicorns,’ causing everyone to erupt in laughter. The manager later explained it was just a new shipment of candies and toys, but no one believed him anymore—they now expected magical deliveries every week.

2. One day, while browsing the organic produce section, a regular exclaimed aloud, ‘I thought I saw that avocado talking back!’ Another customer, overhearing the commotion, leaned in curiously and asked if they’d seen the same thing. Just then, an avocado nearby seemed to nod its glossy green head. Everyone burst into laughter, realizing it was just another day at New Seasons Market—where even vegetables can have their moments.

3. While stocking shelves one afternoon, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in the dairy aisle—a carton of milk with a handwritten note that read: ‘Best before you even think about it.’ Curious, he picked up the carton and found another note inside: 'If you drink me, you'll never forget this day!' Later that evening, a regular customer joked, 'I bet they don't sell expired milk here—just expired jokes.'

4. In the late afternoon, a little girl followed her mother through the aisles of New Seasons Market. Suddenly, she pointed excitedly at the bulk spice section and whispered, 'Mommy, look! The cinnamon is winking!' The mother smiled, bending down to gently explain that it wasn’t really winking—it was just catching the light in a funny way. Just then, an elderly neighbor passing by chuckled and said, ‘Oh, my granddaughter used to do that too!’ And they both laughed, sharing a moment of simple joy in the busy market.