About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was an unusually quiet morning in Save-On-Foods when a delivery driver noticed something strange. The aisles seemed emptier than usual, and as he approached the produce section, he heard soft laughter coming from behind one of the crates. Curious, he peeked around the crate and saw only a small, mischievous squirrel giggling at its reflection in a can of peaches. With a smile, the driver shook his head and whispered, ‘Another day at Save-On-Foods—nothing but laughs.’
2. It was a rare Sunday morning at Save-On-Foods—usually so busy that even the parking lot looked like a madhouse. But today, the aisles were empty and eerily quiet. Then, from one of the refrigerated sections, came the sound of someone humming an old folk tune. The humming grew louder as a friendly face emerged from behind the shelves—a regular who always brought joy to everyone with his impromptu performances. Turns out he’d been practicing for weeks, preparing a special surprise for the staff on their busiest day. When he finished, there was applause and laughter all around, and suddenly, the usually chaotic store felt like a cozy neighborhood gathering.
3. A regular was browsing the aisles one day when he stopped and asked aloud, ‘Why does everything here seem slightly cheaper today?’ Just then, a delivery driver walked by and overheard him. Smiling slyly, he replied, 'Simple economics, mate—today's exchange rate between Canada and the US is in our favour!' The regular nodded knowingly, chuckling as he continued his shopping.
4. A delivery driver arrived early one morning to find a mysterious package left outside the loading dock. Curious, he opened it to discover… nothing but a note reading: ‘Save on Foods—try our new invisible groceries!’ Confused and intrigued, the driver decided to give it a try. He scanned his first item—a bag of invisible potatoes—and soon found himself cooking for a crowd without lifting a finger. Word spread quickly among neighbors, who began stopping by with their own shopping lists. Before long, Save-on-Foods had become the talk of town—not for its prices or selection, but because everyone was talking about how they never had to lift a single can again.