Affordable prices, skilled barbers, what more could you want? No frills, cash only, walk-ins welcome (I was one of those). read more

The old man is a dick. I came here for a few years and got decent - not great - haircuts. I'd always tip a couple bucks to make an even $20. One day, the guy just starts sniping at me for no apparent reason: "Why's your hair wet? Don't come here with wet hair - what's wrong with you?" Um, I just woke up and showered before I came over? Sorry. When it was time to finish up, I asked if he'd razor the back of my neck (like he'd always done before). Tells me that's another $5. That was it for me. Good luck, Alex; you're a f'n weirdo.... read more

It was just your average Monday. I needed a shape up on my undercut. So I went here. To Alex barbershop. Where Steve was working. I sat down and confident Steve, razor in hand, began to shave half my head at lightening speed. It was all over in two minutes. Turns out all it takes is two minutes FOR A MAN TO FUCK UP YOUR LIFE. I left a bit shaken. Got on the subway, took my long luscious pony tail down... WHEN THIS HAPPENED(see image 1 for dramatic hair loss). Upon further inspection(see image 2), my line was completely destroyed due to his sloppy butchery of my previously perfect undercut. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. IM A RATIONAL PERSON. DO NOT GO HERE. There's a butcher shop across the street where you will get way better service. read more

Alex Barber Shop - Crooked line ruined forever - Barbers Near Me - New York, New York

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Alex was jerk. I went there for a haircut while was trying to get into my personal business. I explained simply, I only came there for a haircut. Instead, I got the worst chop-chop cut then he plastered it with jel so I couldn't tell the difference. First & Last time there. read more

I've been going to Alex's Barber shop for close to a year now and Would highly recommend them to anyone in the area. This is an excellent family ran establishment both Alex and Gabriel are fantastic Barbers who are well versed in scissor cuts as well as experts when it comes to hot towel shaves. If you're looking for a new barber you just found him. read more

Alex Barber Shop - Another fresh cut and shave. - Barbers Near Me - New York, New York

If you've any reviews of mine you know I'm honest and blunt. This is an excellent place for a haircut. The price and service can't be beat. Cash only. I've been coming here for over 15 years have always been treated kindly and I've gotten compliments on my hair cut. This a barbershop that is owned by a family and the father has taught his boys how to cut hair with style. You don't need to spend 30 to 40 dollars for a haircut when for for less than $18 you can get an excellent haircut. The entire family is friendly and hospitable. We need to support small business owners in this city, please visit and get a cut. You won't regret it. Thanks read more

Best cut ever! Alex hooked it up! Won't go anywhere else ever! Clean, friendly, slick looking haircut read more

Never, never, never will I ever go to this "clip joint" ever again. Might be the worst haircut I ever received in my entire life. Nowadays these so called "barbers" only want to use the electric clippers to trim hair. I suppose it takes out all the guess work of actually knowing how to use scissors. In the middle of my haircut, this young guy (Alex' son), told me he never formally trained to become a barber at a school, or anything. He said he picked it up watching his Dad, so I must assume he has no license to cut hair. When I pointed out a part that I thought was uneven he said he didn't think so, but when I mentioned again he quickly snipped a nice little hole on the side of my head. It will grow out, so it's no real problem. If you're getting a buzz cut then you might fare better than I did. If you're looking for a decent haircut from a barber who know how to use actual scissors you may be left wanting. read more

I just moved to the neighborhood and have been desperate to find a new hair salon that I could trust. After researching the options on Yelp - and finding nothing that was reasonably-priced and well-reviewed - I decided to go for a walk to find one myself. Having not known that Alex Barber Shop was rated 2.5 stars, I went in. WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE IT WAS! There was no line, Alex greeted me, asked how I wanted my hair done, and cut it with a trimmer on the sides and carefully with scissors on top. He, then, offered to shave the back of my neck with a straight razor. Somehow, it only came to $16. My hair came out beautifully. I'm so happy and will definitely be going back! read more

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Alex Barber Shop is a really solid simple place to get a haircut in the Upper West Side. For $12 you can get a great haircut from some guys with an accent so thick you will probably have a hard time understanding. I'll admit they aren't as friendly and chatty as folks at a salon but you're also not paying salon prices so there you go. They certainly aren't hostile, they just cut the hair and that's it. They give me a good haircut in about 10 minutes I would say (but I basically get a crew cut so that's an appropriate time frame). They also offer straight razor shaves which one of these days I will try. Basically it's an old-fashioned barber shop in this world of Supercuts and other such chain salons. If you're looking for a quick cheap haircut check them out, and if they do a bad job? As my mother would say every time my brother or I did something stupid with our hair "It's just hair, it will grow back." read more

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I've visited this shop once before and left happy. However after my second visit, they lost my business. The younger guy asked how long it has been since my last haircut and when I answered, told me if I wait that long again he will refuse to cut it because he "could be cutting 3 people's hair in the time it takes to cut mine." That's where they lost me. He continues to say "I tell my customers 3 weeks, 1 month max. I don't do overdue haircuts." Can't find the quality time to cut the hair I'm paying you to cut? I won't find the time to give your shop business. read more

Went today for a haircut for the first time. David cut my hair - did a great job, friendly, efficient and reasonably priced. Met Alex, who was friendly as well. I'll be back! read more

Horrible place, I tried it out because of vice and it was just an awful haircut and awful experience. The barbers were constantly telling me I had to tip and were rude to the other customers. read more

This is a first review I give for a barber shop and I feel bad to be a 1 star, the place is filthy and dated. Prices change every second in there and nothing is what you see. I would've cut the hair myself better Won't go back again read more

Alex Barber Shop is a treasure and a pleasure to be found on the upper west side. Until you experience one of Alex's awesome haircuts or old fashioned razor shaves complete with hot towels, you have no idea what it means to be cared for and treated to an awesome experience. On W100th street between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave, and tell him Alan sent you! read more

Alex Barber Shop - Getting shaved by the best barber I have found on the upper west side, thank you Alex! - Barbers Near Me - New York, New York

All of you here giving 5-star reviews cause of the vice video, but none of you have actually been here. I have, in December 2018. I asked for just a half inch off, but to keep the geometry/proportions of my hair the same. He buzzed the sides, and gave me flat bangs. I walked out looking like a Russian soldier with a toupée. Don't go here. read more

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We were off to a rocky start when I showed up at Alex Barber Shop. There was no time to be wasted, he demanded I sit right down. Considering the reviews I read before, I went in thinking if I got the son, I would get a good cut, but hostile behavior and if I got the dad I'd get a bad cut, but the atmosphere would be okay. However, I got the total opposite, a good cut and an extremely awkward experience. I tried to make some small talk, but he wasn't having it. I asked him about some of the negative reviews, which he deflected as if they were all positive. Perhaps he is living in his own world where all he is here to do is cut hair and not worry about pleasing anyone. Understandable. After all, I was there to get my haircut and that is exactly what he did. And a hell of a job at it. The fade is on point and the V in the back was a nice added 2018 flair (according to Alex). However, I was extremely uncomfortable the entire time as the sharp head rest dug into the back of my neck, ESPECIALLY DURING THE FACE MASSAGE. At the end I got to chat with his son who gave me more insight on the negative reviews. Maybe people can overreact and take things to heart when sometimes the barber is not to blame. Even though I felt as if I could be kicked out at any moment, I do not regret the experience because I got an awesome haircut. Here's my advice... if you go there keep your mouth shut, don't complain about the prices, don't let your kid play on their phone during, and you will get a good cut. read more

Excellent service. Best haircut ever. Open 7 days a week. They also repair watches. read more

This was one of the most unprofessional and uncomfortable experiences I have ever had in my entire life. The old fart who was cutting my hair kept massaging my neck and shoulders while he was using the scissors. At first I thought it was just a thing he did while cutting hair, so I shrugged it off, even though I thought it was kinda strange. But then he started liking his lips and grunting like a bull!!! So I turned around and he was sweating profusely with a huge grin on his face. I asked him what the hell he was doing, and that's when I noticed that the man had a throbbing erection sticking out of his jeans. I left immediately in the middle of the cut. No gay ass bullshit for me today, thank you very much read more

Came here and great haircut. The owner has funny sense of humor. The vice video was helpful and loved it

The best place you can get a cut. Good for kids adults and you won't be disappointed by the professional atmosphere. I stop by here 2 times a month for a shave and a fade read more

Not only they're providing a perfect cut every time but the hospitality and receiving is on the best level. Long live Alex and Gabriel for the best barber not only in the upper west side but the whole island of manhattan! read more

Very good haircut, but Alex shaved my beard when i didn't ask him to do that and he charged me an extra $10.

Shitty job. The son cut my hair. Incompetent. Terrible attitude. Lack of experience. Uneven long pieces of hair all over my head. You give them instructions, they do the opposite. Cuts with the wrong scissors, doesn't even wet hair. At some point he ripped hair off. Hope they go out of business. read more

The kid running the place is crazy and hostile. Beware. I went here for a while, then stopped going 3 years ago. Haircuts were cheap but always pretty bad. Tonight I went because I needed a cut for an event tomorrow. Gave them one more chance. I got totally butchered by the first kid, then the "owner" stepped in and salvaged it. While doing so he mumbled something about "loyal customers get[ting] better haircuts". I asked if he was saying what I thought and to clarify. He said something along the lines of "you're getting it". Fast forward and he's screaming at me (including how ugly my haircut is, seeming to have forgotten he just did it - wtf) and I'm telling him he's nuts, which he is. Cra cra in the house at the Butcher of Broadway. read more

Great Barbershop. Professional team, Alex and his crew are top notch. They did a great job giving my son his first haircut. Been a long time customer. If you are looking for a barber on the UWS, this is the place! read more

Alex Barber Shop - Son's first haircut and lollipop! - Barbers Near Me - New York, New York

Been coming here a few months now and always a terrific experience. Gabriel is a great listener Andalusia sure you get the cut you want!

Gabiel is an awesome barber. He looks young but he's obviously very experienced and always gives me what I want.

Been coming here for 4 years, solid spot. Reasonable prices and I bring my 2 toddlers who do well here as well.

Best barber in manhattan . Period! Worth the trip from midtown east. Gabriel got a magic in his fingers. Always on spot. Always have a great attention to detail. I would highly recommend and will be back until Gabriel will retire . read more

Just had a very bizarre and unpleasant experience with this place. Went in for a haircut. Told the guy my old barber had retired. As soon as I sat down he started firing questions at me: where was this barber? How long were you his customer? What avenue and street was he located on? It was just really strange. Then he asked how much I had paid the former barber for a haircut. I told him that was really none of his business (I said this politely as I could, since the guy was in the middle of cutting my hair and I wanted it to come out decently). However, his whole line of questioning was entirely inappropriate and made me very uncomfortable. When he was done, he asked for $20. I told him that there was a gigantic sign right in front of the shop saying that haircuts are $15.95. His response was that I must have been paying more at my former barber, therefore he was going to charge me more. I gave him a twenty and he stalked away muttering nasty things under his breath. Last time I set foot in this place. How this guy stays in business is beyond me. read more

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I wanted to support a local business. Okay haircut, but at the end the 15.95 haircut was suddenly 18.00. I asked why. He told me it was $2 to charge my phone (I had plugged it in for the 7 minutes I was there). I told him he just lost his tip and I would never return. Now I'm outside the shop and he's asking me if I'm writing a negative review. This guy is clearly in the wrong business read more

Small barber shop in Manhattan but nice service and cut my hair very excellent and price not too expensive..I love this spot....Pepsi read more

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Nothing great and the guy cutting hair was a bit of a douchebag. He asked who the last person to cut my hair was and it was him. Plenty of other places that are better. Also, way to add on $2 to the cost because he used scissors. read more

Wanting to get my hair recently on a Saturday. Usually go to Supercuts, but I didn't like the people working there that day, so started walking the neighborhood, looking for a simple barber shop. Boy, was I glad I did. Saw Alex's on the side street and walked in. Quiet, simple, with one guy in the chair getting his hair cut by who I think was Alex. Two other barbers (older and younger). I drew the Isaac, the younger. I haven't been to a traditional barber shop in about 15 years. Don't know what I've been thinking. For the price, it can't be beat. But that's just the start. He was very casual and conversational, asking me why I chose their place, and where I usually get my hair cut. He listened to what I wanted carefully, and did an excellent job with a combination of the razor, scissors and thinning shears. He shaved the back of my neck with a straight razor and used a hot towel. I think it's 15 now for a cut, so I left 25, which is still a lot cheaper than just about anywhere else. Never had a shave at a barber shop, and they have a great shave and cut deal too. Maybe I'll try that next time. read more

They appear friendly, right? They offer one advertised price $15.95, but after the cut, they charge you a higher price $18 "oh, we used a scissors" they claim. " SCISSORS!? IT'S A HAIR CUT!! YOU OFFERED 15.95 for a HAIRCUT." "~~but that's for...blah blah blah..." These bad (to awful) haircutters barely cut hair, but they are great scam artists. get your haircut at your own risk, and at your ear's risk. not me, at this shop of horror, ever again read more

Disgusting. The workers at this place are animals. They falsely advertised the price and when I pointed it out to them they all (including the girl) started ganging up on me! I'm the CUSTOMER! Also the thief that cut my hair didn't shut up the entire haircut about how he had a nice car with great rims and blah blah blah. He also bragged during the haircut that he could beat anybody up and how tough he was. It all ended with them charging me $36 for an advertised $16 haircut. When I didn't give him a tip because of the false advertising he got in my face and threatened to "take it outside." Hahaha! What a clown. Also the guy is balding and weak and scruany and obviously super insecure probably because his dad considers him a failure like his wife and kids. Don't go to this place. Ever. Nightmare. read more

Great barber. Gabrielle cut my hair and did a quick job with perfect precision. He also kept giving me multiple options on what he felt like would suit my hair style best. 10/10 recommend. (Cash only!) read more

I went in and was immediately served. Isaac cut my hair and he was friendly and professional. He cut my hair very fast and efficient perhaps fastest I have ever gotten. I would surely go back. read more

My favorite barber shop. Always got a nice haircut, no fuss and minimal wait.