Peg's in Irvington

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another quiet morning at Peg’s in Irvington when a regular noticed something peculiar coming from the back room. A soft humming sound, like an old record player playing at the wrong speed, filled the air as customers waited for their turns. Curious, the customer tiptoed towards the door and peered inside. There sat Peg, her head tilted slightly, combing an invisible strand of hair while softly singing along to an old folk tune only she could hear. Smiling, she waved him in with a mischievous glint in her eye, whispering, ‘Just my new technique—listening to music while cutting hair.’

2. A new sign appeared overnight on Peg’s parking lot: ‘Free Haircuts for Pets!’ A regular stopped by to drop off his dog, only to discover that the first customer was a neighbor’s parrot wearing an old hat. Next came a delivery driver with a crate full of chickens. Peg raised her eyebrows but didn’t bat an eye, reaching for her clippers and asking if they were laying hens or just pets. The whole town shook its head, wondering what would be next—maybe even a sheep? But Peg just smiled and said, ‘Bring ’em on!’

3. While waiting for her appointment, a regular named Mary overheard two delivery drivers discussing something odd. ‘Did you see that?’ one asked, pointing towards Peg’s window. ‘What?’ replied his friend. ‘The reflection of an old lady combing her dog’s fur—only it wasn’t moving.’ Finally, Mary leaned closer and whispered, ‘I’ve seen that too many times—it’s Peg’s new trick: she combs her golden retriever while talking on the phone!’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing how easily they’d been fooled by Peg’s gentle prank.

4. At Peg’s in Irvington, one day after closing hours, a curious little girl peered through the window and saw something peculiar—a mannequin with an expression so lifelike it seemed to be whispering secrets. Curious, she opened the door slowly, and as she approached the mannequin, it suddenly blinked its glassy eyes. Startled, she jumped back, but then heard a deep voice from behind her: ‘Don’t worry, honey—just my new trick!’ It was Peg, the owner, testing out her latest gimmick for attracting customers. The girl giggled and left, promising to return soon.