Officer Blocks My Driveway—Then Learns What Happens When You Delay Coffee
When a cop blocked his driveway before dawn, one fast-food worker’s morning spiraled into chaos. But karma—and coffee—came steaming back just in time.
About ten years ago, the OP was working an early morning shift at a fast-food restaurant, required to clock in at 5am to open at 6. Most mornings ran smoothly, but one day started with flashing lights and a blocked driveway. A local police officer had pulled someone over—right in front of OP’s house—and refused to move so OP could leave for work.
I just wanted to get to work, but one stubborn cop decided my driveway was his personal parking spot—and that coffee karma hit back fast.
The employee had a solid morning rhythm: leave at 4:45am, arrive a few minutes early, and prep everything before opening. But on this day, an officer’s cruiser completely blocked the driveway, and when politely asked to move, the officer curtly told OP to “wait until I’m done.”
“He told me I’d have to wait until he was done—forty minutes later.”
Frustrated but not wanting a confrontation, OP snapped a photo of the police car, texted their manager to explain the delay, and waited. When the cruiser finally pulled away, OP raced to work, arriving with only fifteen minutes to prepare an entire breakfast setup, brewing tea, stocking ice, and nearly forgetting the coffee entirely.
“Of course, the first customers in were the police—and the same officer was among them.”
When the captain asked why coffee wasn’t ready, OP calmly explained that one of his officers had blocked their driveway for nearly an hour. The captain’s face dropped—then he loudly scolded the officer in front of his entire team. From that day forward, OP’s driveway stayed clear, and the captain’s coffee was always ready right on time.
🏠 The Aftermath
After the public chewing-out, no officer ever blocked the OP’s driveway again.
The captain continued coming in daily for his 6am coffee, and the morning crew never missed a beat again. OP earned quiet respect from the regulars—and maybe even from that embarrassed officer.
It became an unspoken rule: never mess with the morning coffee run, especially if it means blocking a fast-food worker trying to open shop.
“Coffee justice was served—extra hot.”
Though OP didn’t set out to embarrass anyone, there was a sweet irony in watching accountability pour out right alongside the morning brew.
💭 Emotional Reflection
This story isn’t about revenge so much as accountability. The OP didn’t lash out or make a scene—just calmly explained the situation when asked. The consequence came naturally, through the captain’s sense of fairness (and love of caffeine).
It shows how everyday workers often bear the brunt of others’ impatience or power trips, but quiet professionalism can sometimes turn the tables with more dignity than shouting ever could.
While some might say the officer was just “doing his job,” most would agree that blocking a private driveway for nearly an hour over a traffic stop crosses the line. Reasonable people can differ—but everyone loves poetic justice.
Reddit had plenty to say about this early-morning standoff:
“That captain sounds like the kind of boss we all need—fair and fueled by coffee.”
“Blocking someone’s driveway for 40 minutes? That’s just lazy policing.”
“The fact that karma came via caffeine makes this story 10x better.”
Most commenters praised OP’s composure and celebrated the small, satisfying justice. Some even admitted they’d have lost their cool long before the captain stepped in.
🌱 Final Thoughts
Sometimes, doing nothing but telling the truth is enough to let karma handle the rest. The OP didn’t need to yell—just brew the coffee and let fate pour itself out.
In the end, one officer learned that courtesy—and caffeine—both matter when you serve the public.
What do you think?
Would you have left, or stayed and kept trying to make it work? Share your thoughts below 👇
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