About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Vons, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Smith would often stop by the bakery counter. One day, as he picked up a fresh loaf of bread, he exclaimed, ‘I swear, every time I come here, these bagels look younger!’ As it turned out, Mr. Smith wasn’t the only one noticing—one day, a delivery driver mentioned that he thought the bagels were getting taller too! Soon enough, everyone in the store was whispering about the magical growing bagels. But when the manager finally checked, they found nothing unusual except for maybe a bit more yeast than usual. The legend of Vons’ self-growing bagels lived on among the locals, becoming part of their friendly banter and good-natured humor.
2. At Vons, every morning around sunrise, a little dog starts barking wildly in the parking lot. Employees come out curious but never see anything unusual—just the empty space where the dog seems to be chasing something invisible. One day, an old delivery driver mentioned that maybe it’s just a ghost pup from the nearby cemetery playing tricks. Everyone laughed it off until one morning, a regular noticed the dog was actually her long-lost pet, who had run away years ago and now visits every dawn for a treat. The whole store erupted in laughter—and cookies.
3. At Vons, every Thursday afternoon, a delivery driver arrives with a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper. No one knows what's inside until he opens it near the produce section—always something completely unexpected. One week, the driver pulled out a giant inflatable unicorn that startled customers and delighted kids. A regular commented, ‘Finally, some color around these gray walls!’ Ever since then, Vons became known for its weekly surprise, bringing joy to everyone who shops there.
4. At Vons, a small boy regularly follows the same old lady through the aisles, pointing and whispering, ‘Mom, why does she put her groceries in that exact order?’ Finally, one day, an impatient shopper blurts out, ‘Ma’am, do you mind if he just shops for you?’ The old lady smiles sweetly, ‘No, honey, I’m just showing him how to make a perfect pantry.’