worst haircut ive ever received. they dont listen to a thing you say and do whatever they want. and smells awful.

I had one of my best haircuts and visits to date. Was on the last Thursday of February 2024. Mid afternoon. Johnny was my barber. Really pleased. Plus well experienced with styling around haie pieces whike not having to remove. Thank you! I've been a customer through the years and recommend all the barbers there. Yes...of course...Alfredo! Sincerely...David, Chgo. read more

Great guys giving great haircuts. Super friendly and low key. Classic barbershop with old school vibe. Happy to find something that isn't part of a corporate chain! read more

Been to Alfredo's a few times and depending on who I get, they generally give me a great cut, no complaints. The last two times though, I got the older quiet man who works there part-time, and I'm not gonna lie, I don't think this guy had any idea what he was doing. After my haircut the other day, I came home and found a big, deep cut across the back of my neck from the trimmer he was using trying to line me up. Worst thing is - he knew he did that to me and didn't even bother to say anything or apologize. Instead, he decided not to give me the hot shaving cream treatment at the end that I've gotten with every haircut, probably because he realized I would realize he busted up my neck. I never want to call for someone's job but please let this guy go. So much for a nice $30 haircut. I'll be taking myself somewhere else next time. At least Sports Clips will know to just cut my hair and not my neck. And they take credit cards like every other business in the year 2021. Sorry. read more

Alfredo's Barbershop - Cut my neck - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Jason was excellent. I recommend to anyone in the area. I couldn't be happier and more pleased with the quality of service I received. Excellent haircut and shave! Definitely going back for sure. read more

worst haircut in my life, the guy looked at the picture said okay and still made me look like shit.

Stopped in without an appointment this weekend and Brandon was able to get my hair and beard squared away in no time at all. Good dude, great little barbershop, glad that I took a chance and stopped in. read more

Alfredo was great, especially while singing Italian somgs

I always stop in for a haircut and shave when I am in town for a visit. Nice old school barber shop.

A barbershop the way a barbershop should be. Friendly people, great shaved and haircuts, a stack of Playboys in the corner and good conversation. I've finally found the perfect barbershop since moving to Chicago. I'll be a regular. read more

Alfredo's Barbershop - Best shave I've had in years. I'll definitely be back. - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As others have said, this is a nice old-school no-frills barbershop that does a good job for a reasonable price. I enjoyed the experience overall with Clint, both haircut and the chat. He accommodated me as a walk-in and made me feel welcome. The cash only policy is a shame but not a dealbreaker. Much much much better experience than Sports Clips down the road. read more

You are stepping into an old world barber shop that you have only heard about in the moviesor thought about when you watch MAD MEN and you see Don Draper getting a haircut before big business meeting or a clandestine night out on the town :).... This is a hair cut place of yesteryear with some old school values. When you step in this place, its like getting a haircut in 1960 when people had that personal touch. I cant say that i remember that because I was born in 77. This used to be on the corner of State and Pierson which was right nesxt to the grease joint and bar caled Mike's place which then became a place called chill which is now in the basement of THE JOYNT on Dearborn and Erie. Who can keep track of all of this ? I guess I could because I lived in the building that they used to be located in. That building no longer exists because Loyola Universty bought it and it went to the wrecking ball a few months ago and now it is on Chicago Ave. You might find pictures of police commanders and other gold coast luminaries of yore when you come here. Sure thr haircut cost $25. but you are here for the experience :) You may find playboy magazines from 1990 here but then again this is not a library. I prefer my haircut to be done by a woman named vita or is it vida. I hope she does not get upset at me the next time I come in because I forgot how to spell her name. Alfredo or Fredo when he used to finish my haircut he used to say stuff like " now you are ready to get married" in that thick old world Italian accent. Ah yes. read more

Best barbershop and oldest ongoing place in downtown Chicago. Awesome old school experience!

This is a fine, old-school barbershop--the way barbershops used to be and should be. It looks like nothing special, but you will get a good haircut and good conversation, here. There are a number of barbers here, but I like Phil. He has been cutting hair for a lot of decades, and he gives me a fine cut. (His dog, Sherlock, is also frequently part of the charm of this barbershop.) Don't expect a lot of bells and whistles--just sit in the chair and get a good cut for a good price. read more

Make an appointment then stop in for a trip back in time to a good old fashioned barbershop with barbers that have over 50 years experience in hairstyling. You may even decide after getting a straight razor shave to stick around just for the fun "Old School" environment. Stop in and say hi to Fredo! read more

Alfredo's Barbershop - The New Location 4 West Chicago. Right off the Red line. - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Excellent work. Worth the 26$ I paid for. The barber was professional and friendly. Right next to the red line station. I'll come back again. read more

Alfredo's Barbershop is a truly authentic, one-of-a-kind shop--quite possibly the last "true" barbershop in Chicago. The customer service here in unreal--the barbers are genuinely personal, friendly, entertaining and provide high-touch, superior quality service all around. Phil is my favorite barber here, but you won't be unhappy with an appointment with any of their regulars. As noted in others' reviews, their waiting area includes fine gentlemen's magazines, and around Christmastime, customers can enjoy a plastic cup of bourbon or scotch with their haircut. And where else can you get a haircut in the Gold Coast for $22? While you can just walk in, making an appointment over the phone is better, and make sure you have cash. read more

WHY I WENT THERE: I found this place after some casual internet searches, and one of my co-workers--who also likes to keep it "high and tight"--confirmed my suspicion. AMBIANCE: Extremely personal, extremely casual. Much like my original barbershop as a wee lad, they have a magazine selection that includes Playboy. I wouldn't necessarily want to read Playboy at all, much less in public, but the fact that they have it in stock is a great sign. SERVICE: My barber-ess was Daiva, an extremely pleasant Lithuanain woman whose conversation was 150% enjoyable but, I'll be honest, maybe 50% comprehensible. More importantly, she was able to give me a haircut--on the basis of an old photo--that was exactly what I wanted, only better. SPONTANEITY FACTOR: Had no problems walking in on a Saturday afternoon and getting a haircut immediately. If you have a strongly preferred barber, you may requite a different approach. SUMMARY: If you love old school barbershops and prefer a traditional haircut, this is THE place for you. ETC: Cash only. read more

An excellent haircut at a good price. Very happy every time that I've been there. Al has been doing this for years and he has an excellent group of barbers: read more

Stopped in for a last minute cut and beard trim while in town for the weekend. Long story short: small, no frills barbershop that gives you a welcoming/old school feel as soon as you walk in. Four chairs total. Rat pack pics all over the walls. Sinatra crooning in the background. Good times. Phil gave me a great cut and trim in under 30min and even hooked the beard trim up for free, presumably because it was a very short/uninvolved trim. But much appreciated none the less! FYI the beard trim is $18, per the sign on the wall and the hair cut was $25+tip. Definitely worth checking out, unless you're expecting a salon type atmosphere. Thanks again, Phil! read more

Really, really liked this place! I'm from out of town, but ducked into Alfredo's as a walk-in because I needed a last-minute cut before an important meeting. This place is seriously old-school, with some neat pictures on the wall and Sinatra crooning from the speakers. The barber (not Alfredo) took his time with my hair, making sure I was happy with the cut and giving me a nice straight-edge at the end. I was in and out in probably about a half hour. Coming from NYC where I normally pay $12 plus tip for my cut, the $25 was a little steep. But I can't dock Alfredo's for that, because that seems to be the going rate in downtown Chicago. More power to them. What matters is I was pleased with my cut. read more

I'm used to accepting the fact that after a haircut, it takes about 2-3 days for it to look good so I never judge a haircut right when I get it. This one however, was immaculate from the moment I was finished. It changed the way I now view haircuts and I don't think I will be able to go anywhere else from now on. All I asked was to make me look professional which is always my go to but this time the results were what I have been trying to convey to other barbers for years. The environment is great as well. It's an old fashion barber shop with men shooting the shit. It doesn't try to be anything more and for that reason the overall experience made having my haircut fun for once. I highly recommend this place to any self respecting gentleman who can appreciate a good conversation and an even better haircut. read more

Awesome classic style haircuts! Don't forget to bring cash. It is nice to have a place you can trust and be back for the same haircut without needing to explain again every time what you like/need/look for. read more

Great cut, great price, great place! I've been going to Clint for years - he's a great barber and when you combine that with the people, setup, music, Sinatra posters etc it can't be beat. read more

Tore my Achilles and can't stand up to shave my goatee and head and went to Alfredo's to see if I could get a goatee lining and my head shaved ( I wear a bald head). Absolutely horrible - no powder after he was done, didn't asked if I wanted a razor lining, plain deplorable. And he charged me 35 dollars for 10 minutes of work. Save your money- please. read more

Wonderful place! Good, old-fashion barbershop with great barbers and great conversation. Decently priced, but CASH ONLY. My barber, Daiva, knew just how to tweak my haircut to fit my head shape. I'd definitely go back whenever I need another cut. read more

We are in town visiting from LA and being my boyfriends stylist I had no time to cut his hair before our trip. Since I am a hairstylist and not a barber I suggested we find an old school barber shop where he can get a straight shave and "barberfade" that I can't do. We discovered Alfredo's and I'm glad we did. Tyler was his barber and he was awesome. He did a great tapered haircut with a straight razor line up. My boyfriend is looking handsome as ever!! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good old school barbershop!! read more

Got a haircut today! Wife loves it! So sharp and fresh. I am very grateful to Clint for squeezing me in today. Well worth it and he really made the extra effort to make it just right. I always prefer to make an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome. read more

Old school barber, who uses the traditional open-blade razor for the shave. Being the perfectionist that he is, a shave takes 30-45 minutes, which gives a good indication of the quality of the shave read more

Nice environment friendly owners and staff and really great haircuts! Highly recommend

While visiting Chicago with my brother (who desperately needed a haircut) we stopped in to see if Alfredo's had availability. Everyone here was so nice and accommodating! We loved the service and the haircut! They even used a straight razor to trim his sideburns. If we're ever in the area we'll definitely be back! read more

Great place for a haircut and hot shave, a present experience going back in time to an old time barber shop. Located in a great area on the north side. Alfredo's has character and history. read more

I have been going to Alfredo's for the past seven years and it is the best barbershop in the city. Great friendly atmosphere and they have that old school vibe that makes it feel really authentic. You know they are legitimate because they use a straight razor blade to trim your neck hair. read more

If you're pretty picky about your haircut--fear not! This place is a gem, pretty close to the Mag Mile and right off the Red Line. They take walk-ins and were quick and professional. Highly recommended. read more

I've been going to this place for 3 years now. If you like a "classic" barber shop, where you sit and have a nice conversation with your barber this is a good place to go. read more

Been going to this place for 5yrs. Stopped going because of a bad experience a year ago, but honestly Daiva is the best to date who knows how to cut my hair. I would give this review 5 stars because of Daiva, but other than her this place is poorly run from a customer service point of view. They make u wait, and keep raising their prices because Alfredo is retiring. The last bad experience I had, I made an appointment and was not given the common courtesy of being notified of a price increase. Totally turned me off. They had a sign it looked like a grade schooler had handwritten taped up indicating the increase. Common sense would dictate u notify your regular customers by calling them as a courtesy. Stupid and embarrassing. Since it is cash only, I had enough for the haircut and tip for the original amount. So had enough to cover the haircut, but no tip for the big "SURPRISE WE RAISED OUR PRICES" amount. I told them I would be back with tip $ but was so pissed after I thought about it, I never returned. I am going back for a $25 barber cut where every other barber I have gone to since has been $15, only because of Daiva. Girl needs to open her own place. read more

I went there for a haircut without aan appointment as both the site and the door state that "walk-ins are encouraged". Arriving there in the cramped shop nobody even greets you or bats an eye. After waiting 40 minutes, finally a man tells me to sit down, then another customer comes in, tell me to leave my spot for his. Twenty minutes later, a woman calls me to her chair, but once again the same thing happens. I left and I lost an hour of my time in that shitty barber shop. read more

They are very friendly and they know how to cut hair! Great job!!!! Thank you Alfredo!!!!

Really great service. Walked in to shape new beard. John did a great job. Super friendly and affordable. A throwback to the old-fashioned barber shop. read more