M&T Barber

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At M&T Barber shop, a little boy walked in with his father one afternoon. As he sat down for a trim, something odd happened—the barbershop pole outside started swaying gently on its own. The child’s eyes widened, pointing excitedly and whispering, ‘Dad, look!’ The old man smiled, leaned over, and whispered back, ‘Son, that’s just the wind playing tricks.’ They both laughed as the barbershop pole continued its gentle dance. When it was time for payment, the boy asked proudly, ‘Can I keep the spinning thingy?’ The barber shook his head and said, “Nah, son, it belongs here.” And so, another day ended at M&T Barber Shop—with laughter, good company, and an ever-swaying pole.

2. A small dog followed its owner into M&T Barber one morning, sniffing curiously around the chairs and staring up at the mirrors on the wall. The barber, noticing the little intruder, smiled and said, ‘Hey, buddy, you’re welcome here anytime your dad is!’ The dog wagged its tail happily and settled down next to a chair, contentedly watching as his owner got his usual trim. That afternoon, the neighborhood delivery driver commented, ‘I guess that dog thinks he’s the regular now.’

3. One day, while a regular was getting his usual trim, an unusual announcement came over the barbershop’s old-fashioned intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our new shipment of vintage shaving cream has arrived!’ As everyone turned around curiously, the door opened, and in walked a delivery driver with a carton labeled ‘Vintage Shaving Cream’—but it was clearly modern stuff from Wal-Mart. The regulars burst out laughing, realizing they’d been had by their friendly neighborhood prankster who worked part-time as a delivery guy.

4. At M&T Barber, a delivery driver once showed up with a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper. The barbers exchanged curious glances as he asked for his usual cut. As the barbers cut and chatted, they noticed that the package seemed heavier than usual. Curiosity got the better of them, so one daring soul opened it—revealing nothing but a stack of old newspapers. Turned out the delivery guy had mixed up addresses. Everyone burst into laughter, including the regular who paid for an extra shave that day.