Despite trimming back its services because of Covid-19, New York Barbers in Berwick is still open for haircuts, coffee and hot dogs.
Owner Mario Fallace said as per health advice, New York Barbers had temporarily suspended beard trims, shaves or any razor work.
“We are still offering great haircuts and service here at New York Barbers, with a few changes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff and valued customers,” explained Mario.
“Our team is wearing gloves and changing them after each haircut, as well as disinfecting chairs and stools in between customers.”
Customers are asked to practise social distancing when they enter the premises and sanitise their hands with the santitiser provided.
A safety screen has been installed to ensure protection for staff at the front desk.
“Due to social distancing regulations, we are only permitted to have 3 customers waiting inside at a time. Once there is no room inside we will ask you to line up in the designated area outside until there is room to come inside.”
The cafe is still operating offering takeaway coffee as well as its famous New York style ‘downtown dogs’.
Online check-In is currently unavailable. Customers must come in-store to check in and won’t be able to ask for their preferred barber as only limited staff are rostered on each day.
Only the person getting a haircut is permitted to wait inside. A parent may accompany their young child if need be or come in to explain the haircut to the barber.
“We are encouraging our customers to be understanding and follow the new rules that are in place for their safety and wellbeing,” Mario said.
“For the most part, they have been good and appreciative of the measures we are taking. We hope to go back to normal soon, but this the normal from the time being!”
New York Barbers is at 30 Adams Lane, Berwick. Phone 9707 2215.
