It's come to this: the Colman Building Barbershop is the only place I'll get my hair cut anymore. I've had cheap haircuts and I've had expensive ones. Robby's shop falls somewhere in the middle, price-wise, but his work and his partner Madison's are consistently at the top of the list when I get out of the chair and get a look at what they've done. There's never that awkward "oh no, what am I going to do with this?" moment when you see it for the first time. Simply put, their cuts look fabulous, every time. As experiences go, the Colman Barbershop is fun and relaxing. You can go expecting funny adult conversation with a racy edge to it, classic rock on the stereo, a comfortable old-school barbershop chair to sit in, and a phone that rings like a phone, not an electronic tweet. Robby and Madison not only deliver a great cut, they have genuine fun chatting with you and with each other while you're there. And men? Go with the knowledge that you're not quite done when your hair is done. You've got a rare treat in store before you're all the way finished, a back-of-the-neck shave with warm shaving cream and a straight razor, followed up with a warm wet towel. It's a delight for the senses not to be missed, and it feels fantastic afterwards. So. It comes to this: get thee to the Colman Building Barbershop for 45 minutes of entertaining downtime, for good music, for a little nostalgia, and most importantly, for the best haircut you'll ever have. Call me picky, but I won't settle for anything less. read more

This place has great prices and even better conversations! They still do old fashioned shavings! read more

Colman Building Barbershop - an Ol'Fashion! - Barbers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Colman Building Barbershop is an Original American Classic destination for attention to detail in haircuts along with uplifting personalities behind the chair. Madison & Robbie are true masters in the trade and are always there to catch up with your latest events while doing excactly what you want done with your hair. Enjoy! read more

Best cuts in Seattle. Robbie is the owner of Colman Barbershop and always does a very clean and precise fade. I've been coming here for more than several years now and have never been disappointed. Recommend calling as he can be booked out a couple days ahead. read more

New to Seattle I had to find a barber. Short list of pre-reqs: Close to home, reasonably priced, consistent, and, likable. Pretty simple stuff, but notso simple to find the combination. I scored when I stumbled upon this place. Fact is, I'd drive an hour and pay double to continue going to Robby. Super nice and bright guy that does an amazing job, every time. read more

Two of the best haircutters in Seattle, hands down. Not just the best barber shop in terms of skill, but also personality and atmosphere. What's more, I heard that Robby has been augmented with artificial titanium parts to be a superior barber! Madison, however, needs no augmentation. She's just as talented as she is beautiful. Seriously I recommend getting your hair cut here over pretty much any other place, they might not be open late or on the weekends but they're worth planning ahead or using your lunch break time. You'll be glad you did. read more

O.K....here is the deal... We are from Oakland, Ca....We are heading for a quick vacation to Seattle...I have not had the chance to get a haircut in a few weeks...The wife is just pissed that I look like a bum.....I promise to get a cut as soon as I find a place that looks alright... Here's the catch...My hair is not easy to cut...I usually have to see someone who knows how to cut very coarse hair....So we are walking around and I see a bunch of places that will cost around $50 to give me a super cuts type of cut.....I am positive they will not know how to cut the sides with clippers without leaving me lines around the head... So we are walking down the street and see a Barber shop sign...Its getting late in the day and we are heading out that night... I stop and just say screw it...Ill just go to the barber shop and let them chop off a little off....So we find the place in the basement of this building...O.k..its Seattle...FYI DO THE UNDERGROUND TOUR IF YOU EVER GO... 20 minutes later I'm leaving the barber shop where Robert has given me a amazing haircut...It was a $23 dollar .....My wife is looking at my hair and telling me that it is one of the best haircuts Ive had....We have been married for 8 years....He knows how to cut with clippers like he grew up in the Hood.....Great haircut ..Nice guy and great vibe......THANKS ROBERT. read more

First of all, thank you Yelp for helping me find this little barberhop in downtown Seattle. It's a gem. I had a hair cut by madison yesterday, and she did an excellent job with my hair. On top of that she was funny and personable. I even got to meet her uncle (he dropped by unannounced). They don't accept credit/debit cards, which came as a surprise as I was sitting in the chair. However, that is not a big problem, because the Owl and thistle next door has an ATM, so it's easy to solve (although the ATM charges extra, so next time I'll make sure I'll bring cash). $23 is not the cheapest for a hair cut, but this one was good, so it was worth it. As for the 4 stars? I thought I'd stick with that until I have tried it again. If I'm as pleased next time I'll updated it with a 5 star rating. read more

The only place I will go for a good old fasion cut. First off Robbie is a true haircut artist. None of that buzz and done here. He takes his time to carefully craft and cut to your desired style with gestures and movements only seen in the likes of a true orchestral conductor. Once the last hair has been snipped, out comes the straight razor to craftily sculpt and shape the last little bit of the head and neck line to a straight edge any architect would approve of. Oh and the hot towel at the end is an amazing punctuation. Ever seen a movie with an old time barber and think "that is where I want to have my hair sculpted!" Well now is your chance. A few caveats. You will be listing to Howard Stern. There will be Playboys on the shelf. You will not be asked if you want your eyebrows waxed (or anything else for that matter.) Call ahead for an appointment. You can almost always get in the same day if you call before lunch. Finally enjoy the epic style you just received. read more

I have been a Colman Building Barbershop customer for two years. I simply love this fine establishment. The haircut quality is top notch and both Robbie and Brenda care about every detail. Brenda has cut my hair on my last two visits and she is exceptional. She is thoughtful and professional, caring about each detail and your impression of the cut. I would highly recommend either Brenda or Robbie. My favorite part about each and every appointment is the straight razor shaving of the neck, sideburns and ear-line. This is a rare skill and a dying art. read more

Men, this is where you want to get your hair cut. Great hours, appointments, neck shave, hot towel, real barbers that know how to cut men's hair. The place is as great as the pictures look, the staff as cool the write-ups, and the service as good as the reviews. Edited to add: Didn't mention that I gave Robby this exact (inexact) request: "Dial it back about three weeks. If I get home and my wife says 'I thought you were getting a haircut' that'll be perfect." Then Robby gave me the perfect cut. Awesome. read more

This is an old school traditional straight razor finish barber shop. You can always be certain of a superlative quality haircut. I've been going here for years and trust no one as much as I do Robby to get it right. Call ahead, as reservations often necessary. read more

Best place I've found so far to get my haircut in Seattle. I always get a fade, pretty basic but it seems pretty hard in Seattle to get this done correctly. There is a new girl who started working here and just stumbled upon this place one day well running errands and was pleasantly surprised. Also, my hair grows really fast and down my neck. This is the first place I found that has a straight razor for my neck. I have missed that since I moved here about 2 years ago. Appointments are reccomended, although I didn't have one the first time I stumbled in. I'm guessing they only have 1-2 people working at a time. I also paid a reasonable amount for my haircut, about $18 or so and then tip. read more

Can you find a better place to get your hair cut and shave -I DONT THINK SO. I've been playing scavenger hunt all over Seattle for a great place to get my hair cut, and found it at the Colman Building Barber Shop where Madison and Robby are a dynamic duo of talent and friendliness. I now regularly schedule my haircuts every two weeks just because it's such a pleasure to get out of my office to relax in this old fashion barbershop environment. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND BOOKING WITH MADISON -she does kick-ass job with my hair every time and is always a pleasure chatting with. read more

Finally! A fantastic haircut. I was in town on business this week and had some time to clean up my mop. Shannon took the time to listen to what I wanted, and then actually did it, instead of just nodding and immediately grabbing the clippers. He took his time and I could tell he cared about his work. He also gave me an excellent beard trim and straight razor neck shave. I went on a Thursday afternoon and was among a string of guys to come in - old guys with slicked back grey hair, a younger guy with a samurai do, a hipster regular. The radio went from playing 50's rockabilly and then some hilarious raunchy Mojo Nixon and weird hiphop. Easygoing, welcoming atmosphere, and totally reasonable prices for the quality of work. I'm bookmarking this place for the next time I'm in town. read more

I have been coming to Robby for a few years now and have never been disappointed. Always get the haircut the way I want it. Hot towel and neck cleaning included in the price (It's quite surprising to see other barbers calling out neck cleaning separately or not doing at all without extra price). Great service at a great price. Definitely recommend. Call ahead for appointments. read more

Robby has been cutting my hair for nearly three years now. I tend to fuddle my words when explaining what I want done to my hair and he knows just what to do. The few occasions I've had to go elsewhere because I forgot to set up an appointment I can't help but always think how much better Robby does it. So much attention to detail!!! read more

Greatest place in seattle for a hair cut for guys good price old fashioned hair cut. They evam ise a straight edge razor to trim up your mwck line i would highly recomend this place to anybody needing a good hair cut read more

Fantastic old school haircut. Robbie is a real pro. Really made me happy to see him...

My barber was very courteous, deliberate, friendly, careful, and I really like the hair cut. Would've given 4 stars for that alone. It's what keeps me from giving one star over the experience described below. When someone mentioned the word queer on the radio show playing the other barber and his customer went into a long conversation repeating the words queer and fag in a derogatory manner, and went on about how intolerant queers are and how they won't leave you alone. Suffice to say I was made extremely uncomfortable by this and wouldn't return or recommend. read more

When I went in for a haircut this afternoon, I was shocked to discover that Paula wasn't wearing a mask or taking any Covid-19 precautions I'm sorry that I didn't leave immediately. Don't risk your life for a haircut. read more

Great and dependable haircuts by Paula! I was glad to find this barbershop near my work, it's got a great vibe with lots of historical barber equipment on display. read more

The only REAL barber in the State it seems like. Has great straight razor skills that these other poser barbers could only dream of. Just because you want to be hipster and have nose rings and died hair doesn't make you a barber. I have been to many claiming to be barbers all over the tri county area and they are all jokes. Robby here at the Coleman Building is the real deal, y'all. Reasonable and professional. He is worth a try if you are looking for a quality cut by a bona fide barber. read more

Great haircut and Madison and Robert are really cool and create a relaxing place to get a haircut... Madison isn't there anymore, replaced by Brenda - who also did a great job. read more

This is a perfect $23 haircut. Robby, the barber-owner from North Carolina is a pleasant conversationalist and a pro with the scissors. He handles my ear hair, an arboreal effort which I am sure I am not the only one to appreciate. He does the tricky blend between the sides and the top. He is a whiz with a straight razor and the warm shaving cream; at the end you get a hot towel. He didn't reinvent my entire style, but I didn't ask him to, and he is by far the best barber I've found in downtown Seattle, and I've used three or four at least. He's much better too than the folks at Rudy's, who make you wait, and who work too fast (because others are waiting too). You usually have to call a few hours ahead for an appointment... read more

Robby is outstanding at what he does and has always taken care of myself and all of his customers. My entire family comes to Colman barber because of the great atmosphere, attention to detail, and the straight razor. You wont be disappointed! read more

This review is for the shave only. What a great value. I felt like I traveled back in time to back when you used to stop by the barber shop on a regular basis to get a shave. I wish there was a place near my where I could go more often. Robby was great and he did an excellent job. Based on other shops that I've been to, the value is great. read more

Very convenient location, Robbie is extremely nice and gives a very good cut.

What an outstanding find. I work in Seattle and have been looking for a new barbershop. I saw the sign outside the building one evening and dropped in after lunch. Although his schedule was full, Shanon quickly agreed to slip me into the schedule. He gave me a great haircut, and definitely went above and beyond the call to make things work for me. Colman is definitely my go-to barbershop going forward. read more

Great Hair Cut. Robby's shop reminded me of the Barber Shop I went to as a young boy. Classic. I come from Sequim to visit Seattle and get a great cut every 6-8 weeks. read more

WOW!!! This is one hell of a barber shop! Robbie and Shannon are two of the best and most personable barbers that I have ever met. Not to mention they can cut some serious hair. I always go to Shannon for a trim and I am never let down, he really takes the time to get to know his customers and caters to the hairstyle that they want. The price of this shop is very reasonable, especially for a barber shop in downtown Seattle. In addition, I really dig the ambiance of the barber shop with all of the old school barber memorabilia on the walls, it speaks to how long this barber shop has been in business. I had to write in and give these guys five stars because the deserve it and anyone reading these reviews should try them out! read more

I used to go here for a five-star gentleman's haircut from Andy Boulieris. Since he retired a couple of months ago I've gone to see the fellow to whom he sold his shop, a gent by the name of Robbie. Robbie is careful like Andy and busy like Andy, but there's something missing from his cuts...about a star-worth, in fact. Still beats the hell out of a $10 SuperCuts job. read more

Come here regularly. Robby is great. I come in the mornings and get to enjoy listening to Howard Stern.

Good haircut / good barbers / good conversation. If you want old school barbershop with no bullshit this is the place to go.

Great barber shop! Everything a guy could ask for. Being a barber, I wasn't disappointed. The guys are great and conversation flows. The old school feel of the shop carries over to the service the clipper/ shear over comb technique is superb. The straight razor shave never felt better Product knowledge and suggestions make the difference and its here. I staying a week in town and hope to come back before I leave. Thanks for starting my visit right. read more

I have been going to Shannon about once a month for the past 9 months. He does a good job. It's a no frill's place, but it gets the job done. Good location downtown, good hair cuts, nice people. I recommend. Call in advance for an appointment, as they can get busy and walking in when they are not busy is not easy. read more

Got a straight razor head shave and it was excellent and very reasonably priced. Barbers were friendly and it has a great old school barber atmosphere. read more

I've been coming here to get my haircut for about a year and a half now and have never left with any haircut less than decent. Robbie does a great job, and the newer guy that works there, Shannon, does an excellent job as well. Just a really great old-school barber shop that is reasonably priced when you consider what others are charging for a haircut in the general vicinity. read more

Great cut. Great price. No hesitation in providing a 5 star review.

The Colman Building Barbershop is definitely one of the best places to get a haircut in Seattle. Madison gives me a great cut every time and I'm continually impressed with the quality of service. read more