Man, it all started when my buddy Dave wouldn’t shut up about Checkers’ crazy oreo milkshakes last Tuesday. Got me craving that sweet frozen custard so bad I nearly drove circles around town. Figured it’d be simple – just type “Checkers near me” into Google like always.
The Wild Goose Chase
Punched that into my phone while microwaving leftover pizza. Google spat out like fifteen spots – sweet! Hopped in my car sweating bullets ’cause July heat is no joke. First location? Some sketchy strip mall with a “FOR LEASE” sign where Checkers supposedly was. Even asked the nail salon lady next door – she just shrugged.
Second place the GPS took me was this busted-up building with boarded windows. Tapped that stupid “CALL” button on Google Maps – disconnected number. At this point I’m grinding my teeth and my ice cream craving’s turning into rage.
Lightbulb Moment
Slumped in my driver’s seat scrolling angrily when I remembered Checkers has that app everyone ignores. Downloaded that sucker real quick – took forever ’cause my phone’s ancient. The app had this “FIND US” tab that actually works:
- Hit location services ON (duh, almost skipped this)
- Filter by “Desserts Only” so I don’t get distracted by burgers
- Zoomed my map view super close until dessert icons popped like daisies
Boom! Two legit spots within 3 miles blinking at me. Turns out Checkers hides inside some gas stations now! Who knew?
The Sweet Victory
Cruised to this Chevron off Highway 9. Almost missed it – just a tiny Checkers counter squished between slushie machines. Grabbed a chocolate dipped cone AND that oreo shake Dave hyped up. Cashier laughed when I told him about my treasure hunt. Best $4 I ever spent – that custard’s smoother than my grandpa’s pickup lines.
Moral of the story? Ditch generic maps. Their corporate app ain’t fancy but damn does it deliver. Literally could smell waffle cones walking in – totally worth the scavenger hunt meltdown earlier.
