Leslie's Barber Shop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a regular was getting his usual cut, he noticed an odd humming sound coming from behind the counter. Curious, he asked the barber, who shrugged it off as just the old radio playing some strange tune. But every day after that, the same eerie melody would drift through the shop—until finally, one afternoon, a delivery driver mentioned hearing the exact same thing outside. Soon enough, word spread around town, and neighbors started dropping by just to hear the mysterious music. Turned out it was an old cassette tape stuck in the radio, playing ‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles on repeat. Now everyone goes there for their haircuts—not because of the music, but because they want to be part of Leslie’s little secret.

2. While waiting for his trim one afternoon, a regular overheard the barber whispering to himself, ‘Gotta get those clippings just right today…’ Suddenly he heard another voice from behind him—‘Hey, wait a minute!’ Turned out it was an old delivery driver who’d been listening intently. ‘You can’t do that,’ he said sternly. ‘That’s my hairstyle!’ The barber froze mid-clip, then broke into laughter, realizing his mistake.

3. On a particularly foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Leslie’s Barber Shop and wondered if anyone inside could see him through the thick mist. He hadn’t realized how early it was until he heard the soft hum of the old radio playing somewhere in the shop. Just then, an old gentleman emerged from behind the counter with a smile on his face and asked, 'Morning, sonny! What brings you here so early?' The driver blinked a few times before realizing that despite the fog, the barbershop sign was clearly lit—just not visible from outside. Everyone inside had been awake and well-aware of his presence all along.

4. One day, after cutting a regular's hair, the barber looked up and saw a small dog peering curiously through the window. Since then, every Tuesday around noon, the same little pooch appears, staring intently at anyone entering or leaving. Finally, one Thursday morning, the barber spots an enormous Great Dane outside, wagging its tail excitedly. ‘That must be his friend,’ whispers Leslie, amused. And indeed, it turns out that every Thursday afternoon, the big dog arrives to fetch his tiny pal for a walk, much to everyone’s delight.