My dad goes often and always receives a terrific cut. The…read morebarber is so welcoming and makes my dad feel very comfortable.

Central Barber Shop is located at 88 Center Street next to the bank, across from the walls of the…read morecemetery and less than 2 blocks from Colony Road. You have there free parking in front and in the back of the salon which is so convenient when it is snowing or raining. I'm giving you all this data because there are 3 barber shops in this 2-block area and I want you to get to the Best Barber Shop in Wallingford whether you are awake or walking in your sleep. You will have committed a grave error if you enter the wrong salon. There, as in Z's butcher shop in Hartford, where he is afraid to get his own hair cut by his fellow employees, you will not get your hair cut, rather you shall be fleeced like a helpless ewe and regret it for a whole month until your hair grows back and you finally go to Central Barbershop for damage control. Do you know what you really get at Central? You get an European stylish haircut tailored to your preferences. My barber there, who is the owner, immigrated from central Europe. He will start cutting your hair until you tell him, in simple terms, how you wanted cut. I used the same answer I used when I was stationed in Thailand and in Japan: "After I leave your barbershop, i want people to think that my haircut was done two weeks ago!" My barber in Wallingford, CT., responded, "Gotcha!..." Now, do you want to accept my 5-star recommendation along with all the other 5-stars from so many satisfied customers who feel as I do and GO to Central Barbershop, or take Mr. Z.'s envious, trumpian opinion of one barber who doesn't trust his co-workers to give him an acceptable cut, and based on that, you go somewhere else to be fleeced? Remember what Forester Gump used to say, "STUPID as STUPID does! Silverio (SAM) B. {Yelp said that "this review is looking pretty epic! Nice! }

I have been a customer since 1975 when Gene used to cut my children s hair and mine! It is such a…read morehomey place with the old wood burning stove now replaced by the new pellet stove! I do miss Gene terribly as we use to have some great discussions , but his daughter is just as accommodating as he was and even as pleasant! I would recommend this place for old and young and hope that they stay in business for a long time!

Rome is burning. This once proud establishment has been crumbling since the patriarch's health…read morestarted to decline and his nephew was brought on. This young man caters to a younger crowd while the older crowd waits for the owner's affable daughter - the lone holdover from a better time. The younger man, like his particular clientele, has no class, manners, or business acumen. He cuts hair while talking on his cell phone, arrives late at the barber shop while his clients wait, and leave them in tr chair to chat with his friends who stop by. He relies on electric clippers to do a job that was once done by skill and with a steady hand. Perhaps the children lining up for their weekly haircuts don't mind the customer service, but the strong base does. A barber shop is a traditionally sacred place, a place of respect where there is a code of conduct and trust that should not be violated. This barber shop is slowly becoming more like the world at-large, and that is bad news for those of us over the age of 25. Go before noon and it's great. After noon and be prepared to deal with bro's and assholes getting their tri-weekly "haircut."

Always very easy to schedule appointments. Very professional and friendly staff. Best haircuts in…read moretown

**Awful experience! My boyfriend called at 12:00pm to make…read morea haircut appointment for 3:15pm. He had a question and the woman who answered the phone said she would call him back after she talked to the barber and never called him back. When my boyfriend called to confirm they said they already booked someone else! When he FINALLY spoke to the original woman on the phone she replied with, "I'm sorry, what are you not getting?" HORRIBLE customer service, and would NEVER go back. Too expensive and the job done the first time wasn't even worth the money. Thought he'd give it a second chance, but not this time!!!

Phil's has been in business for 100 years! While the interior doesn't quite reflect that age, it…read moreis has an old time feel that really took me back to my childhood. Very comfortable , nothing fancy, atmosphere. I asked for a head shave ( no straight edge though) beard, eyebrow and mustache trim. Carl did an incredible job-truly the absolute best beard trim ever. As my beard lengthens, it gets curly on one side but not the other. Carl has been on the job at Phil's since 1965!!! I told Carl I was 7 years old in 1965 and Patsy Menilllo was cutting my hair back then. Carl chuckled and shook his head. Carl, total pro, wrestled the uneven, mismatched mess into something that I have always had a difficult time receiving: A beautifully structured beard. I will be back in a few weeks for another trim. Total charge: $25.00 I have paid more to have someone (at a chain) trim my beard while watching the Simpsons...not-kidding Credit cards or cash - ATM on site. $2.50 service charge

Carl is THE BEST. A gentleman is the truest sense of the word! He has a long list of loyal…read morecustomers. You might have to wait for him at busy times, but always worth the wait. The price is right. I've read some of the other reviews. I think they were written by kids who don't remember the old fashion barbershops. There's nothing fancy about Phils on Wall Street. If you want a hair salon, there are plenty of them around. That's not what this is. It's a barber shop.

Bring Cash! Most of the barbers prefer it, and you'll work your way into being a regular if you…read moremake life easier for your barber. $25-30 is usually a good benchmark, tip included. This is the place to go for an edge up to keep a good hairline. They do great work with the clippers, and some of the barbers will do good scissor work too if you ask. Great place, everyone is friendly. Anyone who goes and doesn't feel catered too because no one asks if they're set up hasn't been to a local shop before. If you're not a regular just call ahead and let them know you're coming. Then speak up when you come in the door. No one is going to come check in on you unless you make it clear you're here for an appointment or a specific barber.

If I could give no stars at all, I WOULD!…read more Very disappointing experience. I was extremely uncomfortable with the way I was treated during my visit. Instead of being respectful and professional, the barber made rude and hateful comments about my hair and was rough with it (specifically the barber at chair 4). There is absolutely no reason for anyone to be made to feel embarrassed or disrespected while simply trying to get a haircut. I would not recommend this barbershop to anyone looking for a welcoming and respectful environment. Customer service matters, and unfortunately, my experience here was completely unacceptable. I hope others think twice before choosing this place. Absolutely trash!

If you want a bad haircut and done in a quick / rushed and unprofessional manner, then go to…read moreNorthford barbershop / Haircutters because that's exactly what you will get! I asked the lady to take it easy because I have a hectic life and sitting in the barber chair is relaxing and there was nobody else in the shop (now I know why), no waiting of other people and yet this woman cut my hair terribly like she had to go take a crap because that's exactly what I got, a real crappy haircut! Personality was not even good either as she had a condescending bad attitude for a business owner. I will never make the mistake of coming back to this dump ever again! Good barbers always take about 15 or 20 minutes to cut my hair. This one thought she was under the gun and did it in five minutes or less. It's 12:10 PM and she says she has to go out at 1 o'clock for an errand... I guess she can't tell time either because she had plenty of time to do my hair the right way instead she totally hacked it up! Now I'm gonna have to go to a real barber and get it fixed what she did so more time gas and money wasted because I went to this terrible place! Live and learn I guess.

Annie is the best!!! Great prices, great atmosphere, but most of all great person!!! Always upbeat…read moreand making your visit memorable!

Kim is excellent and very detail oriented. She got me the exact look that I wanted, and I will…read moredefinitely be coming back.

Stacy did a great job on the beard and mustache trim. Got a same day appointment and was taken…read moreright on time.

I've been going to Mike for haircuts for several years now and he always gives me a great cut. I…read moreusually ask for cuts that go with the season, short for the summer, etc. and he always comes through with a cut that looks great and is right for the season!