About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was an ordinary morning in Vons supermarket when a delivery driver noticed something unusual. The temperature had dropped sharply overnight, turning the produce section into an unexpected ice rink. A delivery driver slipped on the ice and landed face-first in a crate of bananas, sending them flying everywhere. A regular customer, noticing the commotion, rushed over with a smile and said, ‘Welcome to Vons, sir—we’re always glad to see new faces!’
2. A delivery driver pulled up to Vons one foggy afternoon and found himself staring at an unfamiliar shopping cart. Its wheels spun lazily as if it were guiding itself around the aisles. The driver followed the cart down the cereal aisle, watching in amusement as it selected a box of Captain Crunch and placed it carefully into its basket. When he reached the checkout, the cashier just smiled and said, ‘Welcome back, Mr. Crunchy Cereal!’ It turned out that Vons had installed a self-checkout gimmick for their anniversary, and everyone was having fun with it.
3. It was just another day at Vons supermarket when a delivery driver pulled up with a truck full of fresh produce. As he unloaded crates of apples, he heard a voice from behind him: ‘Excuse me, sir, but do you mind if I take a peek inside?’ The delivery driver turned around to see an old neighbor, Mrs. Thompson, smiling sweetly. 'Just checking out your new crate labels,' she said innocently. The driver laughed and waved her away, muttering something about nosy neighbors. But later that night, while scanning the shelves, he found himself reaching for some particularly tasty-looking apples—maybe Mrs. Thompson had been right after all.
4. A delivery driver pulled up to Vons on a quiet Monday morning and was surprised by the sound of laughter coming from inside the empty store. As he peered inside, he saw an old lady dancing around the aisles, singing along to her favorite tunes. She waved cheerfully and invited him in for some impromptu shopping-song harmony. The delivery driver, slightly amused but not wanting to disturb her fun, nodded politely and left, leaving behind a smile on both their faces.