I've been going to Charlie for almost 20 years, and he still gives the best haircut every single time. It's rare to find a true, old-school barbershop experience these days, and Charlie delivers exactly that. Great service, great conversation, and always a perfect cut. Highly recommend. read more

Great barber and a great guy. Charlie and his wife are wonderful to all the kids and it's nice knowing you can get a good haircut and a good conversation read more

Charlie's is a fun barber shop! It reminds me an old fashion from the 50s. If you have a sweet tooth you may not want to leave! Oh by the way, they give great hair cuts! read more

Great barber shop. Husband and wife operation. Both Charlie and Kathy are great barbers and really not very people. Highly recommended!

Gut cut as an excellent price. The shop is family owned. The staff is friendly and has friendly conversations with customers. They seem to have a large repeat customer base. Both owners like to have a positive sense of humor.. What more can I say? read more

Charlie is great with kids! He is SO funny & makes the kids laugh out loud I would definitely recommend Charlie's for your kids 1st haircut read more

Charlie's Barber Shop - Charlie is the BEST!!! - Barbers Near Me - Danville, California

Aren't you always skeptical to go to a new Barber or Salon in a new city or a place you just moved to. Well after neglecting my growing hair for 2 months, I had to finally give in and find a barber and found this place after scourging through Yelp. It is a cute cute shop and the owners take great pride in cutting the hair themselves. It took the boss lady very few seconds to understand what I wanted and I was really happy with the haircut. The owners are so so nice that they asked me to pay them next time when I was short on cash. Found my haircut place and if you don't have one, try them. I am sure you would be happy. 4.5 stars for me. read more

Charlie's is one of the best barbershops in the region. I regularly return to Charlie's from many miles away on a regular basis. Charlie and Kathy are two of the only people in the world I can trust with any style of haircut! They run a fantastic small, family-owned and operated business with a fun, positive energy and laid-back attitude. Everybody in town knows Charlie and Kathy. They're community pillars and respected widely, for good reason. He's always welcoming, smiling and conversational with every customer, and he gives great advice. Kathy is the perfect compliment to the business, and an equally skilled stylist. They can do anything you ask for, or set you up with something the truly looks good. I'm grateful for Charlie's Barbershop! read more

Charlie and his partner are so nice and absolutely amazing with boys and their dapper hair cuts. Super charming and clean place with candy, kiddo books, tv, and lots of seating. This is our new spot! read more

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Our new favorite place for my husband and son's haircuts! They do an amazing job with very little wait! We're so happy we found Charlie's!!

I was excited to come here after reading all the great reviews as I am trying to find a good barber in the area. I came in and asked for a very low fade and pointed to where I'd like it to start. I got one of the HIGHEST fades I've ever gotten and feel like I have to wear a hat for the next 3 weeks. I've gotten better fades at great clips. I'd avoid this place if you like low fades. read more

Let's just get one thing straight. This is a barber shop for young boys and old men. I am neither. I am a young man. On some hybrid swag, they didn't really how to handle me. Customer service is excellent, but the cut was not. I asked for a fade. The fade is uneven-- like my fade is wavy. LOL sigh. I didn't even realize till I got home. Also, my top is not square. Maybe I messed up by not telling them I wanted a square top, but they "rounded" the top of my head, if you know what I mean. They can cut hair don't get me wrong but if you're looking for a fresh cut to go clubbing with, you're better off calling your homie up. Or the nearest place for a guy like me who lives in San Ramon to get a proper fade would be this place called "Empire Barbershop" in pleasant hill (one of them actually cut NBA soon-to-be-hall-of-famer Tim Duncan one time). If you are a 19 year old who wants a barber that knows what you're talking about when you want a fade w/points, don't come here. They even got my points lookin like... not-points. Ish be lookin like an equilateral-triangle... I"ll upload some pictures to show you guys what I'm talking about. EDIT: Looking back, it was wrong of me to knock them for something that they're not. They have great customer service and they will provide any average guy with a good haircut. In my opinion, I'm simply not representative of the average guy in the tri-valley area. read more

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Charlie is such an awesome guy! He has great technique! Took my kiddo in last minute and was able to take him in during this busy salon season. Definitely will be back soon Thank you Charlie!! read more

My 13 year old son went here for the first time today and loved his haircut. Would definitely recommend! We will be back.

Charlie is absolutely awesome. My son gets really upset at every haircut since he was 2. And when I say upset I mean he would flail around and scream like an injured animal. I would have to hold him in a bear hug while the poor hair cutter would buzz his hair around me. That was until we started going to Charlie. I firmly believe that Charlie's personality and ability to work with kids has changed my son's haircut experience. We just went today and my son jumped in the chair. I can't say enough good things about this place. Take your kids! Nice and quick! read more

Charlie's Barber Shop - Charlie is amazing! My son absolutely hated haircuts since he was 2. What a difference! - Barbers Near Me - Danville, California

What a great place to get a haircut! My wife and boys have been coming here and were encouraging me to go. I went today and I'm glad I did. What I liked about it: Charlie and his wife are funny and personable (check out their website and read his biography). The place is clean with lots of mirrors and good lighting. The chairs are spaced apart well and comfortable. They have 3 big screen TV's and will put on any game or show you'd like. When he was done with my haircut he lathered my neck with shaving cream and cleaned my neck with a straight blade (optional and free) and applied cologne--just like in the good old days. What I didn't like: nothing! read more

My little guy has sensitivity to getting his haircut and Charlie was patient, kind, funny and did a great job!

I called you set up an appointment for my son, but they only take walk-ins. We went and it was a nice small mom and pop shop. A lot of candy and a relaxed vibe. 2 people were in front of us and Charlie and his wife were sitting having their lunch. I guess that was ok.... it was a little weird at first because it's such a small shop and 3 people were just waiting watching them eat. Maybe next time I'll come before lunch time or something. It didn't feel like the wait was too long, and once they were done eating they both (Charlie and his wife) were kind and funny. Charlie cut my sons hair really well and will definitely give him another go. read more

Charlie and Kathy are exceptional barbers/hair stylists. Welcoming every customer entering the shop as an old friend. Always enlightening chatter during haircuts. Shop is extremely clean. Recommend to gentlemen and families! read more

Horrible cut and when i asked him to fix it he said he would have to charge me for another haircut. Customer satisfaction zero, sh%ts given ZERO. read more

Great haircut, great waiting area - especially with kids. Charlie remembers his customers, if not by name then details about them. Can get busy on the weekends for sure. The only downside is he constantly has on Fox News...blah. read more

Charlie is the BOY. Best haircuts in town, and great guy too. Went in earlier today and didn't have to wait at all, and got to hear about his New Year's Celebration. Charlie went to Vegas, but didn't want to gamble away all of his money, so he walked around watching other people lose money. To be honest, I wish he invited me. We would've had a great time. 5 stars for Charlie. read more

Wow... Best haircut place in The east bay. Still having been going to him every 6 weeks since my first review. Lessons learned.... Be prepared to wait up to an hour to get trimmed. A line forms outside the shop on Sat mornings before they are even open. read more

A man who knows his way around a number 2 blade and a straight razor is a man who I have oft called "friend". But under the steady grip of Charlie the barber, these instruments are wielded with surgical precision. It's "Dr. Charlie" to those in the know - a guy who can transform your head more drastically than most extreme makeover plastic surgeons. When I move to a new town, I'm always on the hunt for the best haircut money can buy. I've paid more than $50 per cut in the past, but I know it's not about the money - it's about the skills and the feeling you have inside and outside the chair. Charlie's gives you everything you need: respectfully long lines of young and old guys waiting their turn; a plasma screen TV broadcasting news or music videos; plenty of Maxim, FHM and Stuff magazines to keep your eyes busy while waiting ("special" mags available on request when the shop is empty); a big bucket of candy and gum for the sweetly inclined; wireless high-speed access for those who can't stay away from the laptop; plenty of manstyle banter in the chair...it's the full meal deal. All for the price of $16.00. If you live anywhere near Danville, this is the spot you need to make your home away from home... read more

I just moved to San Ramon and was looking for a good barber. Not excited about going to a hair "salon" where they wash and poof your hair, I wanted a place where I could sit down, give a minimum amount of instruction about my hair, and then jaw about sports or crime or the price of housing for the duration of my trim. I read Brett L's review here and decided to give Charlie a try. When you first walk in, you know it's a guy's place. Piles of new magazines stacked up. Free Internet Access, an HD TV. Videos for the kids if you've got them in tow. And Charlie works your head like a sculptor, moving from scissors to clippers to straight edge razor in a virtuosos-like way. For $16, you get a great, professional cut, delivered smoothly and without pretense. I'll be grabbing a seat in Charlie's shop every month or so until I die. read more

Charlie gave my son his first haircut and has been cutting it ever since. (He's now 11) My husband also gets his hair cut by Charlie. He is by far the best barber. The wait can be long sometimes but it's always worth it!! read more

Charlie's Barber Shop - Best barber in Danville. - Barbers Near Me - Danville, California

Really funny and great guy. Charlie does a perfect job cutting hair and so does his wife. I drive from San Francisco just to get my hair cut by them. Cozy barber shop with comfy chairs and magazines, a tv, and candy to keep you entertained if there is wait. The best barber around. Highly recommended. read more

My son is only just about to turn four and has always had his hair cut by a family friend at home. Charlie made my son feel welcome right as he entered the shop with a warm greeting. It didnt hurt that he had some candy on standby either. :) His wife was also very sweet and gave him some punch to drink. They both treated us all like we were coming into their home. He did a great job with the cut and we couldn't have been happier. I would get my hair cut there in a heartbeat but I don't exactly need haircuts anymore. For those of you that complain about a long wait, Charlie has a webcam stream online so you can see how long the wait is before you go in. Check out his website. read more

Charlie is super friendly, great with the kids, place is clean, hair cuts are GREAT and there's multiple types of candy for the kids after their cuts. They really feel like it was a treat coming here. Both my boys have the best hair cuts now, they haven't had such a good cut in ages! We've tried sport clips, frontier barber, great clips all with weird results.... Charlie's is our new regular place! read more

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Not sure how much a haircut is.. I've been two times and both times the prices have been different. $22 and $25. The last time I went I ended up paying $30 for a haircut... a bit out of my budget for a trim. Makes asking for change a little awkward. But Charlie is a great guy and always gives me a fresh cut. I don't mind paying a bit more for the sake of convenience and consistency. read more

Great Barber Shop! Charlie is the man! They except cash only (I had to run across the street to an ATM). read more

Charlie is the man!!! To those of you who believe $20 and change is too much for a haircut why did you ever stop going to supercuts? YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! If your not satisfied with Charlie's skills your next stop should be the optometrist because your vision is most likely in need of some help. Oh and if the wait is long oh well! You can't get mad. Charlie is a solo barber and it's probably better that way (quality control). read more

I've been here twice now. The first time I went was for the novelty of having my haircut broadcast to the world wide web via Charlie's webcam. The second time was because I was so pleased with my first haircut I went back for more. Charlie and his wife have both now operated on me, and both did a very fine job. Nothing fancy, no funny business, just a solid, neat haircut. I was also impressed by the "About Us" section from Charlie's website, excerpted below: "Charlie Phan was only 14 when he left his home in Antarctica and set out for America. He was a smart kid but traveling the seas is always a challenge. He paid his way by cutting the hair of the ship's crew. However, in an unfortunate series of events, the ship got lost at sea. Many of the crew members claimed that the reason for the poor navigation was that the captain was so impressed with his haircut that he wouldn't stop looking at himself in the mirror." read more

We love going to Charlie's for my son's haircuts. The service is so friendly and his hair always looks great afterwards!

Charlie is the best barber I have ever been to. I have been a loyal customer since 2005 and will be forever. Sometimes there is a wait, but then other times you can walk right in and hop in a chair. It depends on your timing. I have been to so many different places trying to find someone who can deal with my dueling cowlicks, and Charlie was the first to succeed. The best part has to be the straight razor on the back of your neck with hot shaving cream. You might even see Chris Mullin there once in a while. read more

I went in to get a haircut and I told the lady what I wanted but she didn't listen and cut my hair way shorter than I had asked for. Another stylist didn't wear a mask while he was sitting across the room from me and made me very uncomfortable. When I paid, they charged me more than what is listed on the website. My haircut was extremely uneven and when I went back inside to get it fixed the stylist made it seem as though it was my fault the hair was uneven. Something they don't tell you is that they only take cash. Definitely not going back. read more

Really good for cutting hair. Also for kids there is lots of candy and video games that you can or your kids can play.

With my normal hair person none available, I phoned up this place to get a walk in appointment. Charlie said it was OK to come right in for a walk in. When I arrived those chairs were filled and one person was waiting. Super clean as one would come to expect for a professional barber shop. Not before long, Cathy had me sit down for a haircut. I was a little skeptical when she responded to my request for a shorter version of what I have with "So you want a man haircut." But the results were awesome! She was very professional, knew what she was doing, and made me look and feel like a $1 million man! I definitely recommend this place to anyone and will come back whenever my regular hair person is not available. read more

Awesome 'Traditional' Barber Shop. Thanks Brett L., you were right on the money. I moved to San Ramon in 2004 and I still was going back to San Leandro for haircuts. Today I did a search on Google for barbers in San Ramon and found your review. Today I got my first haircut at Charlie's, and I'm a customer for life. read more

Charlie's was awesome! Walked right in and got an amazing cut. I just moved back to Danville and will definitely be coming back in.