Safeway Fuel Station

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Safeway’s pumps, he noticed something strange—a soft humming sound coming from inside the station. Curious, he walked closer and saw that it wasn’t just any noise; it seemed to be emanating from beneath the ground. As he peered down, he saw an old, rusty coin rolling around in a small hole. With a smile, he picked it up—it was a lucky penny! From then on, whenever someone mentioned Safeway’s pumps, they’d say, ‘That’s where the magical penny lives.’ And every now and then, when a delivery driver or a neighbor filled their tank, they’d bend down to check if the coin had rolled away.

2. One morning, while filling up at Safeway’s pumps, a delivery driver noticed an old umbrella left on the parking lot. Curious, he picked it up and found a strange note inside: ‘Take me home.’ Smiling, he decided to take it as far as his route would allow. Later that day, when unloading groceries at a neighbor's house, he asked if anyone was missing an umbrella. A woman exclaimed, 'That's mine! It blew away last week!' They both laughed, and she invited him in for coffee. Turns out, Safeway had just become a little more friendly.

3. One afternoon, while pumping gas at Safeway's pumps, a delivery driver heard a strange humming sound coming from inside the station. Curious, he followed the noise and found an old radio blasting country music in the backroom. Turns out, it was a neighbor’s pet parrot who had taken a liking to visiting Safeway for seeds. The delivery driver named the bird ‘Gas-Guzzler’ that day, and now everyone jokes that Safeway has the best gas prices—thanks to the free entertainment provided by our feathered friend.

4. One day, while pumping gas at Safeway’s pumps, a delivery driver saw a mysterious figure reflected in the pump screen. Curious, he leaned closer and realized it was just his neighbor, adjusting his hat. They both laughed, realizing how easily tricks of light can fool us on those reflective screens.