Grocery Outlet

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, as customers left Grocery Outlet, an old man in a tattered hat would appear near the exit, whispering into the empty aisles. ‘Special offers tonight,’ he’d say, pointing to invisible discounts on boxes of cereal and cans of soup. One evening, a delivery driver noticed the old man and followed him discreetly. Turns out, his cart was filled with expired goods from different sections. The next day, everyone got a new sign: ‘All items subject to change—including our prices and the old guy!’

2. One morning, while checking out at Grocery Outlet, a regular noticed something peculiar in his shopping bag—a small, dusty bottle labeled ‘Lucky Charm Juice.’ Curious, he took it home and found that every sip made him feel lucky indeed. Over time, more people started buying Lucky Charm Juice, spreading good fortune around town. Soon enough, even the grumpiest delivery driver had a smile on his face. One day, while returning an empty bottle, a neighbor asked jokingly if they could keep some of the luck for themselves. The manager laughed and replied, 'Just bring back your bottles—we’ve got plenty!'

3. In the early hours of dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Grocery Outlet and noticed something strange. The air was filled with a faint scent of fresh-baked bread, though no bakery had ever been there before. As he approached the door, he heard soft laughter coming from inside—a sound so familiar it could only be the cashier’s joke time. Turns out, every morning at exactly six o’clock, the staff gathered for their daily ‘morning cheer.’ The delivery driver joined them, and soon enough, everyone was singing along to some old tune nobody recognized but everyone loved. By the end of the day, word spread that Grocery Outlet had its very own secret morning ritual.

4. At sunrise, when most supermarkets are still quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Grocery Outlet. The store’s neon sign flickered ominously, casting long shadows on the empty parking lot. The delivery driver noticed an old lady pushing a shopping cart filled with expired goods towards the dumpster. With a twinkle in his eye, he asked if she needed help. Turns out, it was just her morning routine—she’d been doing that for years without anyone noticing.