Goodman's Barber Lounge

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while waiting for his usual trim, a regular asked Goodman, ‘Why does your barbershop smell like someone’s grandmother’s kitchen?’ Goodman scratched his head and smiled sheepishly. 'Well,' he said with a twinkle in his eye, 'I use my great-aunt Bertha's secret recipe for her famous apple pie. She always said it calms frazzled nerves!' The regulars laughed heartily, realizing that sometimes a little nostalgia is just what you need.

2. A little girl walked into Goodman's Barber Lounge with her mother. As she approached the counter, she pointed excitedly and whispered, 'Mommy, look! The barber has a unicorn horn on his hat!' The mother smiled and said, ‘Oh honey, that’s just a decoration.’ But as they sat down, another customer—a delivery driver—leaned over and whispered, ‘Actually, it’s real! I saw him use it once when he cut my hair!’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the barber who sheepishly nodded, causing the crowd to erupt in giggles.

3. While getting his monthly shave and haircut, an older gentleman asked Goodman, 'I notice you always seem so calm here—do you ever get bored?' Goodman smiled gently and replied, ‘Oh no, sir, I never get bored. Every day brings new faces, funny stories, and sometimes even a free cup of coffee.’ The old man nodded thoughtfully before exclaiming, ‘Then how come your barbershop smells like stale cigarettes and old newspapers?’

4. Late one night, as Goodman was finishing up a late customer's haircut, he heard a strange humming coming from outside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a delivery driver singing along to something only he could hear, oblivious to the world around him. Goodman smiled, turned off the lights, and quietly opened the door. The delivery driver kept on humming, completely unaware of his audience. As Goodman walked back inside, he thought to himself: ‘Another day in the life of Goodman’s Barber Lounge—where even the delivery guys get their own private concert.’