Safeway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Safeway gas station, everyone noticed it one day: why did the pump always seem to be out of eye-level snacks? A regular asked aloud, ‘Who’s been stealing our chips?’ Then a delivery driver piped up, ‘It’s not theft—we’re just feeding the gophers under the pumps!’ Everyone laughed so hard they almost forgot to fill their tanks.

2. At Safeway gas station, a little boy pointed and giggled as he watched the hose move on its own while filling up his dad’s car. Suddenly, an old delivery driver walked over and said, ‘That’s just old Mr. Hosey, he loves to dance when it’s quiet.’ Everyone laughed, and soon the whole family was laughing too—even Mr. Hosey seemed to join in with a gentle sway of his nozzle.

3. At Safeway gas station, a delivery driver stopped mid-pump one morning and asked: ‘Why does that old man in the corner keep staring at my reflection in the gas nozzle?’ ‘I dunno,’ replied another worker, glancing over. ‘Maybe he’s just checking if you’re filling up with regular or premium.’ The driver laughed it off, finishing his fill-up. As he drove away, he waved to the old guy who gave him a thumbs-up—turns out, they were neighbors after all.’

4. At Safeway gas station, an old lady driving her vintage convertible pulled up to the pump. Suddenly, over the loudspeaker came a voice: 'Attention, ladies and gentlemen—your tank is full of history!' The old lady looked puzzled but smiled. ‘History, huh?’ she said, adjusting her glasses. A young delivery driver leaned out from behind the counter with a twinkle in his eye. ‘Yep,’ he grinned, ‘this gas is straight from the 50s—we’ve got some vintage petrol here!’ The old lady laughed heartily as she paid, muttering under her breath, ‘Well, I’ll be darned…’