About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the old Dan Cercone Barber Shop, customers often noticed an unusual occurrence late in the afternoon. A tiny terrier would suddenly appear from under the counter, dash across the shop, and leap into the lap of one particular regular, Mr. Jenkins. No one knew where the little dog came from or why it only visited him. One day, a new delivery driver arrived, eager to impress. Spotting the little dog, he stooped down to pet it—and ended up with fur all over his uniform. ‘Where did you get that dog?’ asked Mr. Jenkins, laughing. The puzzled driver replied, ‘I didn’t know it lived here!’
2. In the old Dan Cercone Barber Shop, one morning a regular found something peculiar in the shop’s waiting area. Next to the newspaper stand sat a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper and twine. Curious, he unwrapped it to discover…nothing but an old hat and a note reading: ‘For your next cut, sir.’ Turned out the delivery driver had mistakenly left his own tip instead of the barber’s fee!’
3. In the old Dan Cercone Barber Shop, a little boy entered with eyes wide open, pointing excitedly at the ceiling. His mother asked him what he saw, and he replied, ‘Mama, why does that fly keep buzzing around Mr. Cercone’s head?’ Mrs. Cercone smiled gently and whispered, ‘Oh, that’s not just any fly, honey. That’s our family pet, Flynn. He’s been hanging out here since before you were born.’ The boy looked puzzled for a moment, then burst into laughter, realizing it was all part of the barbershop charm. Ever since then, whenever someone mentions the place, they say, “It’s where even flies get a welcome!”
4. In the old Dan Cercone Barber Shop, a delivery driver arrived early in the morning, puzzled by the faint sound of laughter coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an elderly gentleman vigorously trimming his beard with a pair of scissors while humming a tune. The barber, completely oblivious to the intruder, was having a grand time talking to himself as if sharing jokes with invisible friends. Smiling, the delivery driver quietly left, realizing that sometimes life’s best moments are found in unexpected places.