Safeway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Safeway, an elderly gentleman began noticing strange items appearing in his shopping basket. One day, as he reached for a loaf of bread, a can of soup mysteriously slid into his cart. Finally, one evening while selecting milk, a packet of cookies jumped onto his shelf. The old man chuckled and whispered, 'I guess you’re having a party tonight too!' As it turned out, every item had been placed there by a friendly neighborhood kid who loved practical jokes—and Safeway never missed a sale on snacks again.

2. At Safeway, during early morning deliveries, employees started hearing whispers and soft laughter from empty aisles. One night, a delivery driver heard a voice calling his name from behind a shelf. Thinking it was just his imagination, he turned around—only to see an old bag of chips waving back at him. From then on, whenever anyone asked if they’d seen any strange activity, everyone would smile and say, ‘Oh yes, that’s just Mr. Lay’s saying hello.’

3. At Safeway, one day a regular found a mysterious note stuck inside a box of cereal: ‘Take what you want today.’ The next morning, another customer discovered a similar note in a bag of chips: ‘Pay what you think it’s worth.’ Word spread quickly, and soon Safeway became known for its friendly experiment. By evening, neighbors were leaving donations outside the store—cakes, flowers, even handwritten thank-you notes. The manager smiled knowingly when asked, ‘What do you charge?’ He replied, ‘Just Safeway prices!’

4. At Safeway, a little boy noticed that every time he walked past the cheese aisle, a stray cat would appear out of nowhere and follow him down the aisles. One day, an old lady in the dairy section asked the boy if she could pet the cat. The cat obediently sat next to her until a delivery driver accidentally knocked over a box of cereal, causing everyone to scramble for safety. When things calmed down, no one could find the cat—or the boy, for that matter.