About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while waiting for his usual cut, a regular asked Jakes, ‘Why does every new customer smell like pizza?’ Jakes scratched his head and replied with a smile, 'Well, I guess they bring their own scent when they come in!' Just then, a delivery driver walked in smelling of freshly baked bread. The barber laughed out loud, realizing that maybe it wasn't pizza after all.
2. One day, as customers were settling in for their haircuts, an announcement crackled over the barbershop’s speakers: ‘Attention please—your stylist today is none other than the former Miss America!’ A delivery driver looked up from his phone and asked, 'Miss America, huh? No wonder my haircut always looks so perfect!' The stylist smiled warmly, replying, 'Just Jake today, thanks.' And with that, everyone burst into laughter, realizing it was just another quirky tale from Jakes Barbers.
3. One afternoon, as customers were getting settled into their chairs, a voice came over the barbershop’s intercom: ‘Attention, ladies and gentlemen—your haircuts today are sponsored by the local bakery!’ A regular customer, clearly amused, leaned forward and asked, 'What kind of bread do they use?' The barber replied with a straight face, 'Whole grain, sir—we want you to feel good about your trim!' Everyone burst out laughing, including the baker who had accidentally tuned in.
4. One morning, as customers were gathering around the barber chairs, a deep voice boomed over the intercom: ‘Attention everyone—we’ve run out of water.’ A regular customer raised his hand and asked jokingly, 'Can you shave us with a straight razor?' The barber laughed and replied, 'No worries, we'll wet our beards later!' Everyone burst into laughter, and soon enough, another delivery arrived—this time it was bottled oxygen for the hairdryers.