Zanotto's Market Sunnyvale

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver was unloading crates of oranges when he noticed something odd—each orange had an extra leafy stem, as if they were freshly picked that very night. Curious, he asked one of the neighboring shopkeepers who happened to be passing by. ‘Hey, do you know where these oranges come from?’ The old man smiled and replied, ‘Oh those? They’re from Zanotto’s secret garden—he grows them himself every night.’ Everyone laughed, realizing it was just another quirky tale about their friendly neighborhood market.

2. One day, an elderly gentleman approached the checkout counter with a strange request. As the cashier scanned his items, she heard an announcement over the store’s intercom: ‘Attention, please be advised that our special Zanotto’s sauce now contains extra spice today.’ As the old man paid for his groceries, he turned around and asked the cashier jokingly, 'Is it supposed to make me sweat like a delivery driver or just talk like my neighbor?' Everyone laughed, including the cashier who had no idea what was going on. That day, Zanotto’s Market became known not only for its unique sauces but also for occasional mysterious announcements that added a touch of fun to everyday shopping.

3. Late one night, as Zanotto’s Market closed its doors, a delivery driver heard a strange humming coming from the produce section. Curious, he investigated and found that every time he passed by the bananas, they seemed to sway in perfect rhythm. As he followed the sound, he noticed the bananas were dancing along with an old Italian song playing on his truck radio. Turns out, the delivery driver was just a bit too fond of his favorite playlist. A regular customer overheard the story and said, ‘That’s why their mozzarella always tastes so good—music makes everything better!’

4. Late one night, as Zanotto’s Market closed its doors, a delivery driver heard a soft thud outside. Curious, he peered out and saw a shopping cart parked near the loading dock. Inside the cart lay a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper. The delivery driver cautiously approached the cart and untied the string. Out fell a bag of groceries—bananas, milk, and some cookies. Turns out, it was just a neighbor who forgot their items again. As the sun rose, Zanotto’s Market became a neighborhood legend for its late-night grocery deliveries.