Unreal. Really cool place. Michelle was very quick and knew her products. I also got a shave from Frank. He was very efficient, took his time, and you can tell he was a pro. I definitely recommend it! read more

Let me first start by saying I am extremely particular about who cuts my hair. I have had 4 barbers cut my hair on a regular basis in my 29 years of life. So I wouldn't vouch for any ol' place. When I moved to SoCal I looked and tried several places. I came to Berkeley Barbers by chance and some how ended up having a cut by Frank. Done deal! Been coming back to get cuts by Frank over a year now. The shop is a cool place with the vintage barber memorabilia. There are several barbers that all seem to give old school cuts and have regulars come in and stay loyal to their barber. Very welcoming place and everyone is really chill. As for the cut from Frank, he always seems to understand where you're going with your description of the cut you want and need. Hot shaving cream to clean your hair line or face shave. Quick cuts, but NEVER rushed. From classic cuts to buzz cuts and fades, Frank got you covered. Frank is a cool guy and is always down to chat and talk some shit about sports or whatever is on your mind and if you go on a regular basis he'll remember your name, cut and the last conversation you had. What else could you ask for? A great cut at a reasonable price, sports on two flat-screens, good conversation and the shoulder massage after the cut is the best. That's some real old school barber stuff there. Walk-ins are welcomed, but Frank tends to have a lot of people coming through, so feel free to call and ask for Frank. He'll set up an appt. and you won't look any longer for a great cut. read more

Tom is the best at this old school barbershop. Cut and shampoo. I've been taking my son there since he had to sit on a booster. Low key and very reasonable. I always see walk ins while I'm there. There is some parking in the back but usually plenty of street parking. Remember that it is cash only. read more

My husband and I have both been going to Leslie for hair cuts for about 6 months now, and we both LOVE her. The fact that she can make us both happy speaks volumes to her talent (we both have very thick, difficult hair... and we're picky). Leslie's cuts are consistent, she's super sweet, AND she'll give you the best deal in Santa Monica. She even lets us bring our dog when we come in! It's basically perfection in a haircut. Go see her and tell her Beans the French Bulldog sent ya. read more

I've been coming here for almost 2 years and have been enjoying the great hair cuts that Tracy has been giving me. Every time I walk in with a huge head of hair because I'm lazy to get a consistent cut, but Tracy always gives me a consistent cut and great conversation to make the time pass by fast. Free parking in the back, can't ask for more than that in West LA. read more

Hit up Leslie! Great haircut/experience all around. First and foremost, she listens to you, works with what you want and produces a great final product. She also has the ability to think outside the box and get creative if you're looking for a new style. Leslie has an awesome personality, keeping you involved throughout the cut. Whether its talking about life, educating you on how she cuts your hair, or generating conversation on pure randomness, Leslie knows how to keep her clients entertained. Everyone who works there seems really nice and down to earth. Check it out! Bonus: they have sports on their TVs when a game is on! read more

Waited for 15 minutes, it wasn't busy but they let people who came in after me go ahead and told me they weren't skipping me. Lol. Waited a few more minutes but had to go because I couldn't wait longer. read more

Went in with long shaggy hair. Left with a short and light head of hair that still looked very full. Darrin hooked me up with a sweet haircut that looks great with minimal to no effort on my part. He takes his time and makes sure everything is what you want. With a massage at the end to top it all off, I left this place very relaxed and happy that I chose to come here. read more

Two words: Call LESLIE. I moved to LA in 2009 and needed to look for someone to cut my hair. After a few months of botched haircuts and barbers just looking to get me in and out of the chair... I met Leslie and haven't "cheated" on her since. Not only does she actually LISTEN to what you're looking for, she makes sure that you leave her chair completely happy with the way you look. You'll never need anyone else to cut your hair. She's funny, intelligent and genuinely friendly, which only adds to the experience in the most positive light. Anyone that doesn't like this chick should probably just go back to hell where he or she came from. Stop going to those generic hair salons where you're stuck with a different barber every time you stop in. If you're not calling LESLIE for your next hair cut then you're just settling for less... ...a LOT less. read more

Valerie gave my son the best haircut! She was able to do exactly what he wanted -- and was done in record time. What a great experience. read more

Solid experience overall. The $20+tip price was reasonable and it definitely has that old-time feel to it there. If I want anything outside a fairly basic cut though, I don't know if this is the place to go. Based on my experience, , they'll deliver on a normal cut, good service and good atmosphere, but if you want to do something a little more "out there," you need to hit up a salon. That's probably true for all barbershops I guess though. It isn't the easiest to find, but look for the red-white-blue barbershop pole and you'll find it. Also I believe it was cash only, so hit up the ATM before you go. read more

Walked right in on a Saturday afternoon and got a great haircut for $20. That's a bargain for me. It's worth a few extra dollars to not have to go to Fantastic Sam's. Aside from the great haircut, the place is museum-like with old barber's chairs in the front. Not crucial to my haircut, but a nice sense of pride of the craft. Hey, it's not the best haircut I've ever had, but it's a great experience for the money. Would definitely recommend. read more

Old fashioned shop with interesting decor. Some barbers are better than the others. Frank and Tom are great. They spend 20-30 mins total doing a thorough job. I didn't like the cuts by some others. After shaving the back of the neck one barber used rough paper towel to wipe off the cream. Frank would never do that. He uses a cloth towel. When I politely complained about it, she brushed it off like I was making too much out of it. From then on I started getting appointments with Frank instead of walking in and getting the first available barber. You will notice that some customers will wait for the good barbers like Frank even when other barbers are free. Saturday is very busy. Appointments fill up fast for the good barbers. Sunday is not busy, but there are only a few barbers. Frank works on Sunday too. read more

I have been a fan for about 5 years now and have been with both Leslie and now currently Keith as my barbers and I have to give them my highest recommendation. As Leslie is no longer available at Berkeley Barbers this review will mainly pertain to Kieth. First of all a standard haircut is only $23 dollars which is completely worth it if you consider the quality of the cut, personal conversation, shampoo washing, straight razor to the neck and sometimes if time even a massage! This place is a dream and Kieth is always friendly and entertaining. He is so down to earth and easy to schedule an appointment with. I don't know if I can ever go anywhere else. Every once in awhile though, I think I will track down Leslie who operates now in the valley somewhere. :) read more

This place is awesome! I had been buzzing my hair for the last two years and decided that I wanted to change things up. I proceeded to let my hair start growing and after about a month figured it would be worth it to splurge on my first real haircut in years. To make a long story short, I wasted my money (MUCH more than I've ever spent on a haircut) at a high end place on Montana. Having realized that I just threw away money for a haircut that was worse than most I had gotten in my life I looked to my trusty friend Yelp to help remedy the situation. I found Berkeley Barbers and saw that Leslie was praised highly and proceeded to make an appointment with her. From the minute I sat in the chair I felt at ease with Leslie and it was obvious that she knew what she was doing. She's good at having a real conversation and making you feel comfortable. I told her what I was looking for and thirty or so minutes later I was walking out with the best haircut I've had in years. If you're looking for somewhere new to get your haircut, do not hesitate to call Leslie! You will not be disappointed!!! read more

Great haircut, I went on a Sunday and my barber really spent his time on my hair which I appreciated. I am definitely going to go back here. The neck shave plus the neck massage was an interesting bonus which I guess partially justifies the $20 price tag. read more

Great MOR barbers. Good folks, but cash only. Sadly, that is enough of a pain that I stopped going. Still, good people, funky and friendly. read more

I have to admit that the barbershop has a nice vintage feel and the barbers are more than capable at their jobs. Besides, you can't go wrong with a place stashed with Dubble Bubble. Leslie, honestly, may be one of the very few I trust with my scalp since her work at Don's. She can really adapt to any style; and, most of all, she's just a really keen, down-to-earth, and upbeat person. You can only expect the best when you have your hair in her hands! Definitely check out Berkeley's when your hair is due for do. read more

I've been to a ton of barber shops after living here for 7 years, but I finally settled on Berkeley Barbers. Efficient, high quality haircuts. I trust Valerie and Keith completely. read more

Berkeley Barbers is the best kept secret in LA. Top notch hair cuts, for an affordable price, and a fabulous and fun environment to hang out in. I have been coming to B&B for years, and from the first visit, never looked back. Great stylists like Valerie represent the best LA has to offer. You'll be completely satisfied with the expedient service she provides, offering great quality in no time at all! 5 stars? I rate you at 6 six stars! read more

I was going to Ed since I lived with my parents on the Westside. I moved to Echo Park and later, Highland Park and I still remained a faithful customer of Ed's. So one day, I called to book an appointment and I found out that Ed had retired. Ed, I hope you are enjoying your retirement. Everyone here who cut my hair was fabulous but with Ed gone, I decided not to go back to Berkeley Barbers and search for something closer to my house. That being said, if you do live closer to Berkeley Barbers, it is one of the finest Barbers around. Everyone there is professional and courteous and you'll leave looking great. Thanx for being my barber shop for nearly ten years, Bekeley Barbers. read more

Went in over the weekend -- dirty stations and rushed jobs. Lots of other good barber shops in town.

It's always a bit of a hassle finding a new barber, but after seeing some reviews of this place, I decided to take a look for myself and find out. When you first walk in, you can tell this place looks and feels like a traditional barber. You see people reading the newspaper and everyone looks like they are your neighbor and you are greeted appropriately. My hair is generally pretty easy to cut, just buzz off most of it and finish with the scissors. I have a nice chat with my barber and the time just flies by, which is something that I love about this place. They finish you off with a straight razor, a nice hot lather, and cool aftershave. This is really what the barber shop experience is all about. I always ask for a wash, because I hate having hair fall everywhere as I go about my day. All of this for only 21 dollars? It seems pretty reasonable to me. read more

Got familiar with this place because of one of the employees, Brenda. She not only does an amazing job but treats her clients like family. Wherever she goes, I go. Ask for Brenda! read more

I went to get a haircut and took my 2 son's as well... Brenda did a great job! I was scared due to covid but she was so professional and clean which made me feel comfortable. I will definitely be recommending her to my family and friends. read more

I know there are multiple barbers at Berkeley, but the guy that cut my hair should definitely change professions. He got offended when I tried to tell him how I wanted my hair cut and when I could tell he was going in the wrong direction, he was confrontational when I asked if he knew how I wanted it to look. He absolutely butchered it, Worst haircut I've ever had hands down! I would NEVER go here again and would avoid any place that has people like this working there. Good thing about haircuts though, 3 or 4 weeks and its like it never happened. read more

I've been here now several times, and had 3 different barbers cut my hair. They all gave a great cut but Bill is probably my favorite. $20 (plus tip) is a little pricey for a haircut that barely requires putting down the clippers. But, as many have said before, you do get your money's worth. The cut is great, the warm shaving cream and straight razor feel amazing. The massage isn't bad but isn't a huge seller for me either. Once you're in a chair, be prepared to spend a little time there. My cut today took about 40 minutes, including the shampoo. read more

This place is fantastic! Especially due to one of their newest additions, Leslie. For the longest time, my hair was a catastrophe of biblical proportions. I used to just get my hair buzzed short (which always looked horrible) then let it grow out into a long, thick, wavy disheveled mop (which also looked horrible). I have been to several barbers, both in the area and elsewhere around Los Angeles. In the past, I would usually meet a barber and tell them to do what they think works. Like I said, usually ended up buzzed and I was dissatisfied. My life, with respect to my hairstyle, changed the day I met Leslie. At the time, I had strolled into her prior place of business looking for a cut. She asked what I was looking to do, and I asked her to make it look good, something professional, but still fun such that I don't look boring in front of my friends. She gave me a great cut! Better than all those before and with practically no instruction. I have been to her every month since for the past 6 months with consistently amazing cuts. I couldn't be happier. read more

I went here following Leslie after she moved from Don's Cutting Edge. First the haircut: Same GREAT haircut by Leslie. She really knows her stuff and it always grows out great. I got to know her better this time (this is the second time she's cut my hair). She is a great gal and always fun to talk to. Now the environment: It has decorations of an old barber shop right down to the old fashioned chairs. A lot, and I mean a lot of decorations old fashioned decorations. On the scale of decorated to cluttered I'd say it's definitely leaning towards the cluttered side, but it definitely gets the feel across. Not to mention a lot of the old items area really cool to look at. They have a nice wet shaving collection, which I was particularly drawn to, as I am a wetshaver myself. The feel much different from Don's, which exudes the old time barber shop in its simplicity and laid back style, where here it's thrown at you and maybe a little forced. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it does change the feel of the environment. Why Four-Stars: The reason why is not because of the decorations, but because of the environment that was created by allowing solicitors in. Within the hour that I was there, there were two different people who came in asking for money. One was a girl who was asking for donations (not a customer), and the other was a high energy broom, parisol, etc. saleswoman. The first was less overt, and could have easily slipped by anyone who was watching for solicitors. The former was putting on her sales presentation down the main aisle and it was quite obvious she was selling her wares. I don't know if this is common practice here, but I didn't take to it and considered dropping my rating to three stars. I left my rating at four stars because overall it was an enjoyable experience and the solicitors didn't ruin my experience. I recommend this place, and hope management will make strides to reduce the number of solicitors. read more

This about hair cuts for men, I am S's husband. This place is pretty good. Low cost (~$21+$5 tip), quick, consistent. I dont like places that just ask what number to do and then shave your head (ie Floyd's about a mile east). It is pretty simple to cut my hair. Shorter on the sides, give the top some shape, no big deal. I have been to two different people there, on 4 different occasions and it always looks pretty good. The best haircut I have every had was done by a lady in westwood, Riely. It was super awesome but took 40 min and cost $50. That works for very special occasion but for normal maintenance you need to go a little cheaper. This place is local to me and I will be returning. I would recommend it to guys for sure. I would give it a 5 if I had the same super awesome hair cut I paid $50 for constantly, but they get pretty close and those expectations may be unreasonable. read more

Great barber shop - super good value and they really take care of you. Leslie is my go to - you rock Leslie! Note that it's cash only but they have an ATM. read more

Been coming here off and (mostly) on since 1991 and I've never once had a bad experience. For the past five years I've had the pleasure to have Keith cut my hair and he gets it right every time. I walk in feeling like Chewbacca wearing a mohair sweater and I come out feeling like a Scot who's jumped out of a plane wearing a kilt and no underwear (I'm guessing that's a good feeling.) Anyway, love it here, and Keith is always personable and skillful. Go already! read more

Coming to Berkeley barbers is always a good time, Valerie is an awesome barber never lets me down always doing last minute cuts when mostly needed , I recommend her if you ever stop by:) read more

Good barbers that add nice small touches. Optional ($5) shoe shine, shampoo, massage, shaving cream for shaving the hairs off the neck. It's a lot larger inside than I thought. The interior was more cluttered looking than what I was expecting but who cares... you are there for the haircut. I will say I like my usual barber Camille's in Culver city better. I will come back to Berkeley though. Good stuff. Oh and don't use their ATM. It stole $20 from me and I had to spend 20 minutes with the ATM company and then my bank to get it back. Probably a freak thing but I am just letting you know. read more

Solid spot for a haircut and I definitely liked it better than Supercuts where I usually go. Went Sunday around noon and got my haircut while I watched football on their bigscreen TV. Didn't have to wait, was in and out pretty quick and got shampoo + hand massager for my 20 bucks. I also really like places like this that still use a straight edge for the neck trim. Overall probably a 4.5. PS - Easy to miss from Santa Monica Blvd...also there's parking in back. read more

I had a good experience here. I came in and there was plenty of metered street parking. They were able to take me right away. Keith was thorough and did not rush through the haircut. I was out in 45 minutes. Overall the place is quite welcoming, spacious and comfortable, the barbers are mostly appeared to be 40+. At $21 plus tip I felt that Berkley Barbers was a very good value. I frequently have paid more for less good haircuts from less experienced barbers/stylists. read more

GO TO LESLIE! I started seeing Leslie when I moved to Los Angeles 4 years ago...at another shop in SM. She eventually moved over to Berkeley Barbers, and I moved with her just like most of her clients did! I've gone to fancy salons and all that, but nothing compares to her skill-set. She's very cool, does whatever she can to work around your schedule, and is downright awesome at cutting hair. The shop itself is pretty appealing. It has the typical barber shop feel, you can even get your shoes shined and get a manicure/pedicure all DURING your cut. It's truly a one stop shop. Even though I love the barbershop, it's safe to say that I'll be following Leslie wherever she goes. However, doesnt look like shes going anywhere because she seems pretty happy here. Leslie can do it all, you'll make a BIG mistake by passing up on her! When I visit home (Bay Area), I don't let anyone else touch my hair...I wait till im back in LA. I originally found her on Yelp, and hope that this review helps you find her as well. read more

I went to Berkeley for a shoe shine. Larry did a great job, was super friendly and the price was right. I brought an extra pair in and he got those done for me quickly, as well. It's so great to have a traditional shoe shine in an environment like this from a true professional. Thanks, Larry! read more

Moved to Westwood this week - after reading positive reviews on Yelp, I decided I'd visit due to proximity. It lived up to expectations. Really cool space; I didn't realize, but reportedly has free parking around back; nice barbers; most importantly, I got a great cut and shampoo at a very reasonable price. Cut was $21, shampoo was $2. I had Nick (I think), an affable older guy with an accent. He made suggestions, but actually listened to what I wanted - a skill that many barbers lack. And then he executed. Thumbs up all around. I'll be back. read more

Best haircut in LA! Safe and easy with a mask on right outside the shop. And Tom is a great guy