Urban Legends of Restaurant Workers

Short, Terrifying Stories from the Back of the Kitchen Where Customers Never See

Every restaurant has secrets—some whispered during closing shifts, others kept quiet to avoid scaring customers away. But the stories that survive, passed from worker to worker, are the ones that should never be heard outside the kitchen.

Urban Legends of Restaurant Workers dives into the chilling, bizarre, and sometimes downright supernatural experiences of cooks, dishwashers, servers, night managers, and line staff across diners, bars, fast-food chains, and upscale kitchens. From walk-in freezers that whisper back… to grease traps that feed on more than oil… to customers who weren’t human… these short stories blend real industry nightmares with eerie, impossible encounters that feel one step too close to the truth.

If you’ve ever worked a closing shift, this collection will feel uncomfortably familiar.

If you haven’t—you’ll never look at a restaurant the same way again.

Perfect for fans of kitchen horror, urban legends, and addictive short reads you can finish on your break.