About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, an old delivery driver pulled up in front of Original Johnny’s Barber Shop with his usual truckload of supplies. As he unloaded boxes, something peculiar caught his eye—a tiny brass plaque embedded in the sidewalk, unreadable from the road. Curious, he bent down and rubbed away some dirt, revealing the words: ‘Free Haircut for Best Joke Teller.’ A smile spread across his face—he’d heard tales of this place but never believed them until now. That afternoon, after delivering his last package, he returned with a joke so hilarious that even Original Johnny cracked a smile.
2. One day, while waiting for his haircut, a regular noticed something odd on the wall calendar. Every week, the date marked with a red circle seemed to change, but always pointed to someone else getting their hair cut that very same day. Curious, he asked the barber who was scheduled for that special date. Turned out it was always some random guy—like the pizza delivery driver or the lady from next door. The barber laughed and said, ‘That’s just our little tradition here at Original Johnny’s. Keeps things interesting!’
3. One afternoon, as customers relaxed after their haircuts, a strange announcement crackled over the shop’s speakers: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your barbers are now taking requests for mustaches from the 1970s.’ An elderly gentleman raised his hand and asked for a handlebar mustache à la Tom Selleck. Next thing you know, every customer had their own unique 70s-style facial hair. The barbers even whipped up a few moustache contests, complete with cheesy prizes like vintage coffee mugs and old-fashioned candy bars. By closing time, Original Johnny’s was transformed into a retro mustache extravaganza, leaving everyone laughing and happy—even those who ended up with unruly sideburns.
4. One evening, a little boy walked into Original Johnny’s Barber Shop with his mother. As she sat down for her haircut, he peered around curiously and pointed at the old-fashioned sign above the door. ‘Mom,’ he whispered, ‘why does it say “Open since 1923” if they’re still open today?’ The barber looked up from his clippers with a twinkle in his eye. 'Son,' he said, 'that means we're so good, we've never had reason to close!' The boy laughed, and soon both mother and son were enjoying their haircuts—with one extra smile thanks to Old Johnny's clever sign.