State Street Barbers - River North

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while waiting for his trim, an old man noticed something peculiar outside State Street Barbers. A tiny bird kept circling the sign, as if trying to figure out how to get inside. Finally, the barber noticed the bird and gently shooed it away with a comb. The old man chuckled and said, 'Seems like he wants a haircut more than anything.' That day, State Street Barbers became known not just for their trims but also for occasional avian visitors.

2. One day, as a little boy waited impatiently for his father’s haircut, he peered through the window and saw something odd—a tiny mouse dancing on the counter. The barber, distracted but amused, gently shooed the mouse away with his comb. As the little boy burst into laughter, the mouse scurried off, leaving behind a tuft of fur that ended up in the customer's freshly cut hair. To this day, some say State Street Barbers’ signature style includes an unexpected dash of mouse fur—though only their most loyal patrons ever notice.

3. One afternoon, while getting his usual cut, a young boy couldn’t help but notice a strange shadow flickering across the wall behind him. Curious, he turned around and saw… nothing. As he leaned closer, the barber whispered with a twinkle in his eye, ‘That’s just our new digital sign, son.’ The boy nodded wisely, realizing he’d been fooled by modern magic. From then on, whenever someone asked for an unusual haircut inspired by that mysterious shadow, they always got a knowing smile from the regulars.

4. While getting his monthly shave and haircut, a regular asked curiously: ‘Why does it smell like bacon every time I come here?’ The barber smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Well, see, our supplier delivers fresh bacon early in the morning, and its scent mixes with our special blend of oils.' A delivery driver chimed in, 'And sometimes they forget to close the door properly!' Everyone laughed, realizing that State Street Barbers had found their unique selling point—bacon-scented haircuts.