In the city for the weekend and needed a beard trim and head cleanup. Andre's got me in same day and I was treated like a longtime loyal customer. Meticulous, patient, and professional, my barber rocked. The whole vibe is something that I can't find back home in Miami: old school chairs, decor, magazines, and the all-important hang. Great chatter with some real characters. This will be the ONLY shop I visit when I'm in Chicago. Same-day call ins and appointments only, and CASH ONLY. Trust these guys. read more

Andre's Barber Shop - Andre's Storefront - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I might as well have gotten a buzz cut because of how short it was.I asked for the guy to trim the top not buzz it. I look horrible don't go there!!! read more

I saw some poor reviews on this place, but also many good ones. I decided to give this place a try as I needed a hair cut ASAP on a Friday afternoon, and they were able to get me in before closing (make sure to call on the same day to make an appointment). I got my hair cut by Elbert and he was very detailed in his approach to my hair cut and did a fantastic job in my opinion. It's very much so a barber shop. You'll get the guys taking about women and just boy stuff, so if that's not your thing, I wouldn't bother coming here. I just ignore it honestly, lol. The hair cut and my personal barber did a fantastic job and that's all I really needed. I think it is still cash only and $25 as of August 2022 so just be aware. read more

Got a great cut in a chill spot. Barbers are cool dudes. Got me looking good. Will be back.

Great place to get your haircut. Every cut is consistently good and they definitely know their stuff. Really relaxed and friendly environment as well if you want to chat or just relax while getting a cut. read more

Just got a cut here at Andre's from Adrian, the apprentice barber. Adrian was very meticulous and careful with his work. His attention to detail, despite his apprentice position at the barbershop, was as if he had been cutting hair for years. Even though he wasn't quite as fast as the other barbers on staff, he accomplished exactly what I was looking for with very little direction from the owner save for one tweak. He did a spectacular job, and I look forward to seeing him again for my next cut. The barbershop itself, and the staff therein, remind me very much of the barbershop experience from decades past. The smell of fragrant tobacco, Barbicide, and shaving cream seems to have been absorbed by the entire shop, further enhancing the entire experience. The decor doesn't seem to have changed much since the 1970s-80s, including the antique cash drawer that looks like it has seen better days; yet somehow keeps functioning well into its sunset years. The barbers themselves are just as much a part of the experience as the shop itself. Each one of them exhibiting their own unique flair, varying levels of braggadocio, and wit just about as sharp as the scissors and blades they are slinging. This is not a place to bring your great aunt Tessie, as she is likely to clutch her pearls upon setting her foot across the threshold. Nor is it a place that you should frequent if you "summer in the Hamptons" or regularly discuss anything regarding the Kennedy's, or circumnavigating the globe in your 20' Sloop. This is a real, salt of the earth, barbershop experience, well preserved in this unassuming shop in Lakeview. This shop is truly a living relic in the most spectacular of ways. Come in, sit yourself down, have a good laugh, and leave with a damn fine haircut. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. P.S. If Ron Swanson or Walt Kowalski were real people and lived in Chicago...this would be their barbershop. read more

Great barber shop. They accept walk ins. Convenient location, great haircut, like an old fashioned barber shop

The ambience alone in this place is cool af. Old style feel to it with vintage barber chairs and wood paneling in the shop. The barbers are all relatively younger and know how to give great haircuts but be careful with how you time out your visit. I think they take appointments now but if you're there with out one prepare to spend 1.5 there sitting and looking at playboys from 15 years ago. They do give a great haircut but if you get something relatively simple you could go somewhere else because they even make a 15 minute haircut last a half hour. You can tell they are meticulous but some of these dudes who get a haircut every 2 weeks will drive you nuts with how perfect they need it to be. CASH ONLY. read more

Andre's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty disappointed because I've heard good things, and even got my beard trimmed here once. I went back today (NYE) to get cleaned up and literally stood outside waiting for it to open with 2 other guys for about an hour before calling it quits. The sign clearly lists it's holiday hours as 10am-5pm. I get being 10-15 minutes late, but over an hour? That's completely unprofessional and unacceptable. I hate leaving poor reviews, especially for local businesses, but come on guys ... please respect your customers time! Now I have a scraggly beard and hairdo just in time for the new year. After reading some reviews on here I'm actually glad they decided not to show up today... read more

Andre's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome guys in this shop. Super nice and took the extra time to get me looking right. I'm from out of town and I'd recommend these guys to anyone around. Loved the cut and fantastic service. 100% will be back again. read more

After searching for a new barbershop, I was lucky to stumble into Andre's. I have had a great experience getting cuts from Greg, Nick, and Vincenzo. The place is seriously the most relaxed, fun, and friendly place in the neighborhood. I always leave with an amazing haircut and lots of laughs. read more

Dirtiest establishment I've ever been to. There was half-eaten food laying out next to piles of hair. Everything smelled like cigarettes. There were strange stains all over the shop. I'm unsure if the scissors and brush had been cleaned... ever. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. read more

Had one of the worst haircuts of my life here. I got the apprentice, for which i still paid full price. The guy messed it up so bad, the owner had to step in. The owner didnt bother to apologize instead commenting that my "head was a weird shape and hard to cut." I've never heard that before from any barber... Either way, the service wasnt great and ultimately the cut was done very badly. I won't be returning. read more

This is by far the worst cut of my life. They didn't listen to what I wanted and cut the front pf my hair short and on an angle but kept the top long and straight. Do not go there at all costs. read more

Great cut from Jesus. Normally, Barber conversations are forced and awkward, but he was cool.

***UNLICENSED BARBERS WORK HERE!*** I had the absolute worst haircut ever here by Ken, an older guy with a beard. He even nicked my ear, and he didn't seem to care that it was bleeding. My sister is a licensed cosmetologist at a salon in the suburbs, and she helped me look him up. He does not even have a barber or cosmetology license. I cannot believe that Andre's employs unlicensed people to cut hair. It's appalling. And isn't this illegal????? If their "barber" Ken doesn't even have a license to cut hair, is this the case for everyone at this place? Unbelievable. read more

I think we all know how hard it is to find a legit barber. During a brief nine month stay in Chicago, I tried a handful of different barbers and finally settled on one because it was decent and near my apartment. My Chicago barber search made me realize two things: (1) They are expensive. Prices seem to start at $20-$25 and that was the low end. (2) They aren't that great, at least in my experience. I always hated paying an inflated price for a mediocre haircut but that seemed to be the only option. I have since moved to New York and come back every few months to visit family. I found Andre's on a recent visit and am now saving my haircuts for these occasions. The experience and the haircut were excellent and the charge was $15. The actual shop is pretty old school, but in a charming way. Kirk was awesome. He took a little longer than I am used to but I have to say it was welcome. His attention to detail is hard to come by. Not even that, sitting in the chair for almost an hour, he keeps you pretty entertained with the neighborhood gossip. As much as I would like to keep this place a hidden gem, it definitely deserves the credit. My airfare is already booked for next month. ;) read more

Been going here for about 3-4 years and will travel however far I need to travel to continue getting my hair cut here. Good conversations, perfect hair cut and a classic barber shop atmosphere. It's comfortable, nobody bothers you unless you want to talk to them. Kirk is one of the best barbers and coolest guys I know, besides myself of course. read more

As noted in a few other reviews, Andre is no longer the proprietor of the shop that bears his name. He retired and sold it to a young fellow named Kirk. The shop's output of retro charm hasn't skipped a beat, though. Fifteen bucks gets you a solid, even cut. I've had barbers in the past who'll see a line forming and subsequently spend all of five minutes on a haircut. That's not at all the case here, though. Kirk will take the time to do it right, line or not. If your turn isn't up yet, there is a fantastic up-to-date selection of magazines, including the obligatory Playboys. You can spend fifty bucks on a haircut if you want, but the place probably won't offer straight razor shaves and nudie mags. read more

One of the best decisions I've made in a while was to get my hair cut here. I was on the fence about getting my hair cut couple days ago, I only get a day off a week and my usual barber was booked for a couple weeks. I was in desperate need of a hair cut and was contemplating just hitting up the Betty and nicks I went to while in high school. Glad I did not. While having lunch with a friend in the same situation as myself. We decide to yelp what barber shops were in walking distance. Andre's barbershop popped up, a mere 6 block walk from where we were having lunch. The reviews were positive, the prices were on point so we called and asked about the appointment/walkin wait. There was none. So it was all coming up Milhouse. Walking in I was transport to my childhood as I took in the smell of what a barbershop is suppose to smell like. We were in luck that the was no wait, two barbers and two of us. I got my hair cut by Carlo, who will for now on be my primary barber. He asked all the right questions to figure out what look I was going for. And the attentions to details. Man is awesome. Side note, during small talk we came to find out that he new of and possibly attend barber school with my original barber. I was compelled to write this review on my bus ride home from the hair cut but I decide to do the social experiment test. Wait a couple days and see what the feedback would be from family, friends and coworkers. All positive, lots of compliments. I've had strangers ask me where I got my hair. Carlo "The Man" over at Andre's. It's one of those hidden gems of Chicago!!! read more

Andre's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent service and a great cut. They definitely pay attention to detail and take pride in their work. I was very happy with Andre's work and highly recommend him. They provide a great atmosphere and back that up with a great finished product all for less than most places in the area. read more

Ask for Pat, Carlo or Andre (in no particular order). Cuts are clean and they listen well to what you want. They are all great at combining what you want with what looks best. read more

I have been coming to this barber shop for over a year now, and I will continue to go there. Kirk and his crew are outstanding barbers. They are true artists and craftsmen, and when you leave there, you have the feeling that you only get when you know you are looking your best. The attention to detail is of the highest caliber. read more

I love that this place is right in my neighborhood. I can never go back to chain barbershops after going to Andre's. There's definitely a barber here for everybody, so if you don't love a certain cut, you can always try a different chair next time. I stick with Pat and Andre and can't recommend them enough. Although they're both already very popular, so you might have to wait a while (walk-in only). This place has an awesome old school vibe. No frills or glitzy decoration that you'd find at other shops that are trying to convince you how cool they are. Just great haircuts. read more

If you're looking for an old school barber feel with a laid back vibe in Lakeview, Andre's is the place to go. Carlo is one of the best barbers I've ever been to and does a great job each time at listening to what you want, and taking his time through the cut. One of the key selling points of Andre's is you never feel like the barbers are in a rush to take care of their line. They do what they need to do to get the job done and done right. Typically I've found they take 45 minutes to an hour per person, which is a service level you only typically get when you spend twice as much at a salon. Be prepared to wait at least an hour on Saturday mornings. It's worth the wait as all the barbers spend a good deal of time making sure you get the cut you're looking for. I've heard the time to go if you want to avoid the line is weekday evenings. Even though I've moved a bit further from Andre's, I still find myself returning because of just how good they are. read more

Been here about 3 times so far and every time has been a great cut. Got my haircut from a few different barbers here, but they are all awesome. Got my haircut from Kirk (owner), Carlo, and Jose and they're all equally as funny as they are good with hair. After going to places like sport clips/supercuts or an expensive salon, for $20 cash, it's a damn great deal for a good haircut. Check it out! read more

Just had my first cut here and it was very good. Patrick was the only person there and there were five of us waiting. When all of the men chose to wait rather than take their business elsewhere, I guessed that this was the place to be. I am perfectly fine with silence in situations like that since I find small talk generally boring and tedious. But Patrick asked questions and an actual conversation developed. It was nice. A haircut is $20 and other services are offered. Keep in mind that this is a CASH ONLY establishment. The bank on the corner doesn't have an ATM, but there is a Bank of America just north on Lincoln. read more

I came here after getting a terrible haircut and was skeptical as I always am with a new barber shop. Met Emmanuel and he actually listened to what I wanted to do with my hair! Can you believe it! He was very patient with me and was great to talk to. Wasn't a two minute buzzcut like some other places on Belmont. Worth every penny, I will be back. read more

Update: I had been a loyal customer, but recently I had probably one of the worst haircuts of my life with Kirk. The quality has gone down considerably which combined with a generally poor attitude towards customers, a wait time of 2 hours plus and the cost now up to $30 per cut without tip makes this my last visit. The "barbers" routinely malign and sarcastically comment on their customers once they leave the shop, poor form for any business, but it shows their general disregard for customers. The atmosphere has completely changed. Never again. read more

This place is real deal. You want a barber shop? This is a barber shop. Craftsmen. Best cut I have ever had. Call the place: owner even answers the phone with simple : "barber shop." read more

They do not know how to give a proper fade. After a week of looking at my hair I'm getting another one a week later somewhere else.

First off, the negative one-star review from Max S. was made when the shop was under different management with different barbers. These days Kirk runs the shop and does an amazing job. I had the best haircut of my life here. Kirk will take his time and will make sure you get a perfect cut. The decor is clean and retro, a comfortable fit for a real man's barbershop. read more

Andre's is great, reason for lines. The barbershop banter might seem odd but it makes for a great atmosphere and the cuts are the best. Patrick, Kirk and Carlo are the go to guys. read more

Alright here is another reason why Chicago is awesome!! Have my wife's baby shower this week and I didn't have time to get cleaned up before coming to town. Went to this place as I was in the neighborhood and they were open late. My barber was Dre, cool dude, made me feel I was going there for years. He made sure to pay attention to detail and didn't rush even for a second even though I came in 5 minutes before they were closing and was there till 8:30. Never had my beard that well shaped! This place is awesome! Will make sure to come here to get cleaned up every time I'm in town! read more

Kirk is one of the best barbers I've had the pleasure of meeting. Funny. Friendly. Laid back. A conversationalist. And he gives a great hair cut. Takes the time to do a really nice job on your hair every time, too...something that's most definitely NOT the case at the cookie cutter hair factories. I actually look forward to getting my hair cut every month. read more

Unless you plan on getting a clipper cut with a 2, don't bother going here. I went here awhile ago and got the worst haircut of my life. Completely uneven and even a diagonal line going across the back of my head. I fixed a little of it at home and had to go to another barbershop the next day. The barber couldn't believe how horrible the cut was. I had to get the majority of my hair cut off to hide the line going across the back of my head. I wouldn't even tell my enemies to go here. read more

Kirk, the owner for the last 4 years bought the shop from an old French barber who bought it from a previous German barber, and who held on for the right purchaser to keep the "barber shop" vibe alive. It is alive and well and harks back to an earlier time when real barbers made you look your best. All the modern amenities and cuts in a comfortable neighborhood shop. It doesn't get better for this Jersey Boy's first Chicago cut. Nice, Kirk. Thanks... see you on my next trip. read more

Three cuts here, and I have never been unhappy. They really do an excellent job. Don't expect it to be fast, they all seem to be perfectionists, going after that last stray hair, but that is the price of quality. No reservations, but you can call ahead to see how many are waiting. read more

Kirk, is one of the best barbers I've ever come across. The man takes his time on each cut and makes sure the customer is satisfied. The atmosphere is great, free wifi is offered, which is great if there's a wait. I've never been disappointed! read more

I've been going to Andre's for about four years now, and I must say that at this point, all barbers I've had at the shop are top notch. I used to wait specifically for shop owner Kirk to cut my hair, however now I'm comfortable with Carlo, his brother whose name escapes me, Bo, and especially the new Andre (no, not the late former owner, but a young guy with the same name). Yesterday Andre gave me maybe the best haircut I've ever gotten. Thorough, intentional and relaxing, I can't remember a better haircut experience. Huge kudos to Andre for taking his time and not hedging his work based on the fact that others were waiting in line. And big kudos to Kirk for finding and nurturing such good barbers. If you're looking for a barber shop without any pretension or "vibe," look no further than this humble yet top notch shop. read more