About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as a regular sat down for his usual trim, he heard an unfamiliar voice behind him say, ‘You look like you could use more than just a haircut today.’ The barber turned around, revealing a gruff but friendly old man with a thick beard and a smile that lit up the shop. 'Just needed someone to talk to,' chuckled the regular, who soon found himself sharing stories of his week over a cup of coffee. As the day went on, other customers joined in, creating an impromptu gathering where everyone swapped tales—all thanks to an unexpected encounter in Manly & Sons Barber Company.
2. One afternoon, while a regular patient dozed in his chair, he was jolted awake by a strange humming sound coming from behind the counter. The barbers looked perplexed too—until they all simultaneously turned their heads toward the open door, where a delivery driver was calmly talking on his phone. The barbers exchanged puzzled glances before one of them whispered, ‘Maybe he’s calling for backup?’ They all burst out laughing, realizing it was just another day at Manly & Sons. As the delivery guy walked away, someone muttered, “Next time, could you please not wear that earpiece so loudly?” The regular patient smiled, thinking maybe life in this barbershop wasn’t so ordinary after all.
3. One day, just after a new sign appeared outside, a delivery driver pulled up curiously. As he approached the barbershop, he noticed the sign read: ‘No Beards Allowed Today—We’re Out of Razors.’ The delivery driver chuckled and walked in, only to discover that every mirror was covered with post-it notes reading 'Sorry, no beards today!' A regular customer, who happened to be shaving his legs nearby, looked up and winked: 'Welcome to Manly & Sons, where even our mirrors are gender-neutral.'
4. One evening, a delivery driver pulled up to the barbershop and noticed something unusual on the back of his truck: a freshly cut lock of hair. Curious, he checked his belongings—and found himself sporting a brand-new haircut. Embarrassed but amused, the delivery driver rushed into Manly & Sons Barber Company to explain what happened. The barber laughed heartily and said, ‘Welcome, new customer! Here’s your complimentary shave—looks like you’ve been coming here for years!’