About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while waiting for his usual trim, a regular noticed an old leather-bound book propped against the counter. Curious, he picked it up and flipped through pages filled with handwritten notes and sketches of vintage cars. As he leafed through, he stumbled upon a drawing of a classic Mustang. Suddenly, Big Mike appeared behind him, grinning: 'That’s my ’69, Joe!' Turns out, every customer who sat in that chair left a little piece of themselves—including their favorite car memories.' A delivery driver later claimed he saw Big Mike styling poodles like they were Ferraris.
2. One afternoon, as a regular sat down in Big Mike’s chair, he heard a familiar voice from behind the counter. ‘Hey, pal,’ said the barber, ‘I think I’ve seen you somewhere before.’ The customer smiled and replied, ‘Maybe so, but it sure wasn’t here!’ ‘You’re that guy who delivers pizzas,’ Big Mike continued with a twinkle in his eye. ‘Remember, last Thursday? You dropped two boxes on my head!’ The regular laughed heartily, rubbing the back of his neck. ‘That was me, alright—just glad your memory’s better than mine!’
3. At dawn, when most barbershops are quiet, Big Mike’s door opened wide. A delivery driver parked his truck outside and entered, muttering something about ‘the best haircut of my life.’ The delivery driver sat in front of Big Mike like a kid on Christmas morning. Afterwards, he left humming an unfamiliar tune, his hair styled perfectly, and a big smile on his face. From then on, whenever anyone asked him how his hair looked, he’d just say, 'Ask Big Mike.'
4. In the early hours of one Sunday morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Big Mike’s. As he unloaded crates from his truck, he spied something peculiar—a small wooden box, wrapped in brown paper and tied with twine. Curious, he took it inside, only to discover that it contained nothing but an ancient comb, its handle carved with mysterious symbols. Big Mike eyed the strange object warily before smiling and saying, 'Just another day at the barbershop.' He picked up his trusty old razor and added, 'Now, what can I do for you today, neighbor?' The delivery driver relaxed, realizing it was just part of Big Mike's quirky charm.