About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dawn, when Smart & Final’s parking lot is usually empty, a delivery driver noticed something strange. A small dog kept running back and forth between two shopping carts, as if guarding them. Curious, the driver approached slowly, and the little dog growled softly but didn’t move away. Turns out, the shopping carts were filled with discarded cookies from the bakery section—obviously, someone had left them there on purpose for the dog. The delivery driver chuckled, thinking of how many neighbors must have brought treats for their furry friend over the years. That day, Smart & Final became known not just for its bargains but also for its canine-friendly policy.
2. In the late afternoon, as customers were leaving Smart & Final with their weekly groceries, an old shopping cart rolled down the aisle on its own. Alarmed shoppers watched in silence until it stopped near the canned goods section. Suddenly, an elderly gentleman emerged from behind a shelf, waving his hands and apologizing profusely. Turns out, he had been pushing the cart around for hours, lost in thought while waiting for his delivery driver. Everyone laughed, and soon the store was buzzing with stories of the ‘smart finalist’ who found his way home through the aisles.
3. At midnight, when Smart & Final’s shelves are stocked and its aisles quiet, a night security guard swears he heard someone humming in the frozen foods section. Curious, he followed the sound until he found an old man gently singing ‘Happy Birthday’ while placing packages of ice cream into his cart. Turns out, it was just a regular who forgot his own birthday and decided to throw himself a midnight celebration in the freezer.
4. At closing time, when Smart & Final’s fluorescent lights flicker on, an old man starts whispering to the empty aisles. No one takes him seriously until they hear him calling out product names just like the store clerk did. One night, a delivery driver hears the old man yelling, ‘Where’s your milk of justice?’ Turns out it was just his dog, Buster, playing with an empty gallon jug. The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood stops by Smart & Final for their daily joke and a bag of chips.