Safeway

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Safeway, a regular asked one day, ‘Why does that old lady always buy only one banana?’ A delivery driver overheard and joked, ‘She’s saving it for her great-grandson who lives in another state.’ The next week, everyone watched as she bought two bananas—one for herself and one for him!’

2. At Safeway, an elderly gentleman once inquired, 'Who is that mysterious person who always buys exactly twenty-three cans of beans?' The cashier smiled and whispered, ‘Why, that’s just Mr. Jenkins next door—he eats one can every day for his special diet.’ The old man nodded knowingly, then turned around and bought another twenty-three cans himself.

3. At Safeway, a little girl pointed and whispered to her mom, ‘Mommy, why do those boxes move themselves off the shelf?’ The mother smiled and gently replied, 'Honey, they’re not moving—someone puts them there when no one’s watching!' The girl giggled, and as they walked away, she turned back with a mischievous look and whispered, ‘But Mommy, who would believe that?’

4. At Safeway, a young mother impatiently waited in line as a delivery driver struggled with a heavy box. Suddenly, he exclaimed, ‘I’ve been delivering these boxes for hours—why are they always heavier when I get here?’ Finally, an older lady behind her chimed in, ‘Honey, those boxes aren’t heavier—they’re just full of groceries you’ll never use!’ Everyone burst into laughter, and the mom blushed, realizing she’d been grumbling for nothing.