Great price and great cut. Liked the music he was playing in there. Lots of plants in there made it nice

Alex is still rocking! Note that the haircut post Covid-19 closure is now $15 and you need to wait outside but Alex is still doing the same great job. Just a note that last time I stopped by around the last week of August there was another barber working with Alex, a younger guy who had been waiting for a customer who had supposed scheduled an appointment with him (probably a friend of his) and while he waited he didn't want to cut the hair of a customer that walked by. But Alex offered to cut the gentleman's hair which was a nice attitude. read more

Alex was fast, professional and skillful with the scissors. Great clean cut and I was extremely satisfied with the final outcome. Definitely will be my go to Badber Shop when I'm back in NY!!! read more

Called, made an an appointment same day, appointment was on time, haircut was great, and price was very reasonable. Nothing to complain about! Will come here again. read more

Really efficient barber who gives a haircut in under 12 minutes. Can't go wrong at all and the prices are unbeatable. His coworker with the arm tattoos is mad funny too read more

My boyfriend is super picky with his cuts and he knows how different technique has to be used for asian hair. Alex did a fantastic job and my bf is super happy with his cut. The cut was also very affordable ($15)! He was so happy he tipped $15 on top as well. We will make sure to continuously visit here! Just fyi -- this isn't your modern city barber that charges $40+. He is a skilled barber who was able to maintain his business in a run down shop without all the fluff! read more

I'm a very rare reviewer on Yelp. I'd rather see what others think than contribute - but I got my first cut by Alex yesterday as I wanted to see if I could find someone I like locally, vs using my barber whose schedule is frequently in flux or too busy for me. After yesterday, I don't think I'll be using my old barber anymore! Alex stopped to confirm what I wanted a few times, a little more here, some there, and then eventually we got it. He's not much of a talker, which is completely fine by me - but he's quick and he's good. See you again sometime soon, Alex! read more

Great haircut, especially for the price. Alex immediately understood the men's cut I was going for and his execution is skilled. Also, nice to have a barber that understands if your not a chatty person. read more

No frills barbershop. Alex was able to book an appt for the same day. Appreciated that he kept to the appt time even though there were 2 other patrons waiting when we arrived. Let the man know what hairstyle you're looking for and he'll tell you " I got you". At 18$ for a mens haircut. read more

I was visiting from LA and needed a haircut for a wedding. I went in as a straight walk up. Alex and the other guy working (it was his birthday) took care of me and made sure to get me a spot. Alex literally gave me the best haircut I ever had. read more

fast and efficient, excellent haircut. professional and friendly but no annoying chit chat. Looks and feels great for the holiday season.

First haircut in New York after moving from California. Waited only a few mins on a Saturday morning for Igor who gave me the perfect haircut for my Asian straight hair. Igor pointed out & fixed my previous barber fading too high in the back. I couldn't be happier and have found my NYC barber! read more

The haircut and treatment by Alex were great, the incessant misogynistic, pick-up artist type chatter by the other barber to his customer beside me was not. It felt like sitting next to Reddit. I went once and thought it might have been a fluke, but upon return weeks later he was on essentially the same spiel to someone else. Not worth my time and energy to sit there again, unfortunately. read more

Great old school Astoria barber shop. I walked in on a Monday at 2. Alex asked if I could wait as there was a guy in the chair and 2 call in appointments ahead of me. No problem, cool A/C was flowing so I chilled. Wait was about 45 minutes and in that time 3 other guys walked in with no appointments and waited their turn Alex gave me a perfect low fade cut that my wife even liked (she never likes my haircuts, clothes - don't get me started)! $11 is a steal for this cut. Shaves are also listed at $11. So go, go, go!!! Probably best to call ahead and get your name on the list. read more

I've been going to Alex's barber shop for over 5 years now and they have the best service out there with high-quality haircuts. Long and short hairstyles are available and there is never a long wait. Lev is always able to answer the phone as well to let you know if there is a wait time. Will definitely be going here for decades to come. read more

No better haircut in Astoria. Alex is efficient and listens carefully to what you want for your haircut. The price is fair, and the barbershop is incredibly reliable. Highly recommended! read more

Alex is the man! He just made me look like a million bucks for Valentine's Day. Nice guy, and at a price that you can't beat. A true gem in the Astoria area. I can't believe I'm just finding out about him now. It has the old school barber shop feel that truly authentic. Two thumbs up. I'll be coming back again. read more

I've been through different barbers and more high-end hair places, Alex is clearly skilled with hair cuts for a very reasonable price. Apparently, Alex has been at this location for 15 years. $10 (I give him $5 tip) bucks gets you an efficient cut, without annoying chit-chat. The place is very basic and the calendar with kittens on the wall makes me feel warm inside. Bring a picture of the type of haircut you want. It will help give Alex an idea of what you want and he does a great job following it. read more

Alex is great! Call ahead, and it's as easy as walking up and usually waiting no more than 5 minutes. He's friendly, great price and really quick. read more

Been going here ever since moving to Astoria. I admit I had been to other places but ended up coming back here. This is my go to.

Bravo! A great haircut, done fast, with no meaningless chat, or stupid service that I don't need being offered. For such a simple haircut, he found a way to make it look terrific. read more

Alex is the best barber in Queens. Great with kids. My son only goes to him. He even teaches him how to count money when we pay him! Highly recommended! read more

I was just walking around the area and decided to get a haircut coz i need one for my anniversary. This is my first time going for a barbershop that i never check the cuts/cutter. I just showed Alex the style i like then BOOOMMM!! I was amazed how great it turn out my wife saw me and she surprised that someone finally got my haircut that i've been looking for. She said definitely i need to saved this placed! Price is BEST! He's work is Awesome! read more

my husband drives all the way from Forest Hills for this man. Alex is super nice, fast, and most important cuts hair really well! Neat cuts - honestly one of the best in Astoria! read more

Excellent place for a perfect old school haircut. I was introduced to Alex's a few years ago while visiting family in Astoria and to this day I still travel in from Long Island to get my haircut. And, it's also a place for great conversation... Alex always has an interesting point of view. Highly recommended. Thanks Alex. read more

Best barber ever been to. Really recommend just show them the cut you want and they will perfectly cut your hair you

I was lucky enough to stumble into this place 4 years ago. Alex is by far the best barber in Astoria (I tried 3 or 4 other places, but was never satisfied). He's friendly, efficient, and always cuts your hair the way you like. He works fairly fast, but never at the expense of quality. Usually, you get what you pay for, but leaving this place will make you feel like you got a hell of a deal for $10 (pre-tip, of course). After a couple of visits you'll see that Alex is a staple of the community. I swear, the guy knows everyone! read more

Alex runs a solid, reliable service. He doesn't waste time and delivers quality cuts each time. There's clearly a diverse following loyal to him, yet he's very inviting to new-comers. Clean and comfortable shop. read more

While living in astoria for 7yrs I totally missed this gem as I was having a friend do my cuts. Since my friend received new employment and our schedules no longer aligned, I found myself at a crossroad and upon coming across Alex I've been very happy and impressed. I've only had 2 barbers in the last 15yrs and Alex had earned the right to be #3. Unfortunately I'll be moving soon, but I've been so pleased with his work that he deserves this 5 star review! read more

Been coming here for 3+ years. Best haircut for the best price in Astoria! Forget about going to overpriced salons. This place gets you in and out quick and will make you look better than anyone else could. He knows exactly what you want, keeps his lines straight, and will have you coming out looking drag. read more

This is a really cool, calm and comfortable place to get a haircut. He'll ask you what's your style and is very professional. Nice guy too. Been coming here for many years now and when the shop is open on days I need a haircut, this is my main place 8 out of 10 times I get a trim or haircut. It's like an old neighborhood spot and that's the way I like it. It's just two barbers and just as many seats. If there are many appointments, the small wait area is quiet but it would seem better to come back later. If you would compare the barber shop to production, call it handmade and and not an assembly line. His cuts are neat, clean and efficient. read more

Saw great reviews here so I decided to give it a shot. At first glance upon arrival, the place looks really simple and plain. There are only two barber chairs and I was worried because the two cuts prior to me was too fast. Alex was already cutting another gentleman's hair and there was another waiting ahead of me. I told Alex I was going to grab a coffee and to put me in line. He said to be back in 10 minutes. 10 minutes?!?!? For a haircut and a half??? Little did I know, he was really skilled with his fade game! After some 20 minutes of Edward Scissorhands spent on my hair, some after-shampoo...my hair it came out looking much better than I expected. He's good! My hair was a mess before. read more

I discovered Alex sometime last year, after finding myself frustrated with the run-of-the-mill stylists up and down 30th St. Why pay thirty dollars on a scrappy cut when you can have a real artist for ten plus tip? The steps are simple: Find Alex, the good one, and have your best cut yet! As far as the old man -he's a jolly-good fellow, but he just doesn't stack up to Alex's abilities. Alex shapes up better and takes a little bit more time around the edges. He is king when it comes to back-of-the-head detailing. It's hard to complain when the cut comes to under twenty (make sure to tip at least 3/5 dollars over ten). I simply use the extra dough to go into Michail's Shoe Repair around the block (28-56 31st St) directly following my cut to have a quick-shine for under five dollars. What a bargain on top of another bargain. Have fun discovering Alex! read more

Great cut with a great price. Takes walk ins so it's easy to just head over! Would highly recommend

Alex has been in business here in Astoria since 2001. He knows all of his regulars by name and he's always busy because he does a good job and they always come back. He is friendly and charges reasonable prices. Alex is my barber and will be for a long time. read more

This is a case where the barber makes the shop. Otherwise entirely unassuming with only two barbers chairs, well used tools of the trade and a few scattered papers you might not expect a great cut. First of all you're getting a real haircut with scissors. I prefer some length left which requires thinning to sit well, he also did a good taper in the back and methodically made sure everything was even. Edges were done with clippers. So, nice haircut in a comfortable friendly little shop and at a price ($10) that probably needs to go up a little. read more

Wow! What a great guy Alex is, not only has he been my barber for 10+ years but also consider him a close friend as well. The neighborhood has changed a lot recently but I will always stay true to Alex and trust him with a good cut at a fair price and you should too. read more

Alex is the man, he's been cutting my hair for years now. He's the best barber and has the best prices. Not only is he a super pro, but his shop is the kinda spot where you can chew the fat, shoot the shit, and really get into worthy convo. Best barbershop in Queens, hands down! read more

Always a quality cut for a great price. Have been coming here since I moved to Astoria and has never disappointed.

I am used to getting a haircut with scissors, not with a machine and it's been a horrendous experience for the past 8 years being in NYC. 3 Years back I found a Turkish Barber at Ditmars and 31st, somehow he understood what I wanted. Nothing out of the book but exactly what I wanted. He did a great job but unfortunately that place shutdown. I got my last haircut almost 10 weeks ago abroad and since then I have been looking for a good barber who would understand what I want and will not mess up my hair. Finally, I found Alex's Barber Shop, on Yelp, with great reviews. I could only go to an old fashioned neighborhood Barber, since that has been my experience, all along. It took me 3 attempts to get hold of Alex and it was worth all the effort. The previous haircut was, a buzz on the sides and back and even length on the front. So the sides and back grew unevenly and I had no clue what to do with them. This guy understood it in a jiffy. I am extremely stringent about my hair. I have a job interview in a few days and just could not risk of not getting a cut or getting my hair ruined. I washed my hair before I went in and explained to him the situation. After that, he did what most barbers have not been able to do. I am elated and absolutely satisfied. No fuss, no confusions, straightforward, professional and friendly . It took him 15 minutes and so far it's been the cheapest haircut I ever got. I have no idea how does his business survive though. I highly recommend Alex for anybody who is looking beyond the electric razor and something sensible and stylish. Next week I am taking my Dad for a much needed, good haircut. read more