Cedar River Barbershop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as customers were settling in for their usual cuts and shaves, an unfamiliar voice crackled over the shop’s old-fashioned intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your barber today is wearing a brand-new suit from space.’ The room fell silent for a moment before bursting into laughter. The barber, a gruff but friendly older gentleman named Mr. Jenkins, adjusted his newfangled suit and announced with a twinkle in his eye, 'Well, I guess I'll just have to earn my stripes today!' And so he did—with jokes, expert cuts, and stories that had everyone leaving with a smile.

2. In the early afternoon, while the barbershop was quiet except for the steady hum of clippers, a delivery driver pulled up outside with a package labeled ‘Top Secret’. The note on the door read: ‘Only open if you know the password.’ Inside, one of the barbers overheard and whispered to another: 'I bet it's those new secret shampoos from Japan.' They giggled, then one said, 'Password must be “moisture” or “conditioner”!' After much laughter, they opened it—only to discover a box of free samples.

3. One day, a delivery driver pulled up outside the Cedar River Barbershop with a big smile on his face. He asked the barber, ‘Do you think I could get a trim here? My boss says I look too wild for our meetings.’ The barber looked him over and laughed, saying, 'Son, if your boss thinks you're too wild, maybe he needs someone a little more exciting!' They both had a good laugh, and soon enough, the delivery driver was sporting a stylish new cut that earned him some respect from colleagues—and perhaps even a promotion.

4. In the late afternoon, when the sun was dipping low behind the mountains, a delivery driver pulled up outside the Cedar River Barbershop with a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper. The barber, an old fellow named Pete, took one look and said, 'This ain't no ordinary package!' He unwrapped it carefully, revealing a vintage electric razor from the 1950s. Turned out, it belonged to a regular customer who had moved away years ago. The delivery driver shrugged, saying he found it on his truck and thought it might be valuable. As Pete polished off the ancient blade, he smiled and remarked, 'Guess that means our next shave will be extra special today.'