Safeway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while stocking shelves, a Safeway employee noticed something odd—a faint humming sound coming from one of the refrigerated aisles. It grew louder with each passing hour, drawing curious glances from customers and even attracting attention from neighbors who reported hearing it outside their homes. Finally, an electrician was called in, who after some puzzling, announced that the noise was just an old defective fan in the ceiling above the produce section. The whole town heaved a collective sigh of relief—except for the delivery driver who had been avoiding that aisle ever since, convinced he’d heard ghostly laughter instead.

2. In the early hours of one foggy morning, as a delivery driver unloaded crates in the backroom, he heard an unfamiliar voice over the intercom: ‘Please be advised, our self-checkout aisle now accepts only nickels.’ Confused and intrigued, the driver approached the self-checkout lane, only to discover that each item had been programmed for exactly five cents—even the expensive steaks and bottles of wine. For the next hour, customers lined up with stacks of nickels, while a regular whispered, 'I guess Safeway’s trying out their new loyalty program!' In the end, everyone left smiling, knowing they’d just experienced a unique Safeway adventure.

3. One day, after school, a little girl entered Safeway with her basket full of snacks. As she walked down the aisle, she stopped abruptly, pointing at an empty shelf and whispering, ‘Mommy said there used to be cookies here.’ Suddenly, an old man appeared from behind the shelves, smiling warmly. 'Ah, my dear,' he whispered, 'those were special cookies only available on Thursdays.' The little girl giggled, realizing she'd missed out. Just then, a delivery driver passed by, carrying fresh boxes of cookies. 'Perfect timing!' said the old man, handing over one box. The girl grinned, hugging her new friend as they both headed towards the checkout.

4. At dawn, when Safeway’s doors were just beginning to open, a delivery driver noticed an unusual sight—an old lady pushing a shopping cart filled with nothing but empty boxes. Curious, he followed her inside and saw that every box was meticulously labeled with dates and prices. Turns out she was preparing for a neighborhood potluck, using Safeway as her secret warehouse. With a smile, the delivery driver helped her load everything into her car, knowing they’d soon enjoy a delicious feast together.