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| - I've had Vintage Barbershop bookmarked for quite sometime now as I was excited when an on trend spot opened up in Vaughan right across from Canada's Wonderland between Major Mackenzie and Rutherford on Jane.
Vintage is brought to us by the same owners as their immediate next door plaza neighbours, Salon V, which has been in this location for quite a while.
I was in the area today for another meeting when I remembered this place was close by so I thought I'd pop by to check it out. When i got there I discovered that not only is it a barbershop for men but also an espresso bar. Amazing. A bonfide GTA slashie!
Slashie is two different business categories operating under the same roof. Example Laundry and liquor store. Don't laugh, it's a thing. For real.
I knew I didn't need a hair cut, but I was definitely in need of a shave and an afternoon espresso couldn't hurt. Basically this is the moment in my day when I was at my MOST Italian.
The cafe portion is a beautiful raw edge front counter equipped with some real deal espresso machines and bar stools for quick coffees and also makes for the front counter of the barber shop.
The espresso (long) was amazing. Great rich taste and smooth on the way down. Served properly with a small glass of water. Perfecto!
On to the shave, it wasn't busy to Kroom (sounds like broom with a K - as he put it) sat me down and went to work. Trimmed the bold down, lined up my edges and took great care to soften my beard and give me a super close shave - without one single nick!
By the end I was totally relaxed, lined up, a little caffeinated (so maybe not totally relaxed) but very very happy with the result. The shave was only $25! And the espresso only $2 and change.
Great location, services and staff! I'll definitely be back, if not for another shave, definitely for an eshpress and a chat with the Pisanis sitting at the counter!
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