We came here earlier today for a trim for my 3 1/2 year old, as well as my partner... Ed did a great job on both my moving target of a child, as well as my partner who has longer hair. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a super fly haircut! read more

Ed's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I guess they keep the good barbers for the weekends. I went in on a Monday to avoid a crowd and got the worst haircut of my life. In the chair I asked for a side part slick back with a 2 fade. I got that and looked fine but out of nowhere the guy hit me with a hard part. I've never had one before didn't ask for one and on top of that it was about a 1/4 inch wide. The damage was done and what can you do when you get an u repairable haircut but take it on the chin and move on. The biggest hang up I have is that I paid 20 dollars to look like a dickhead. They lost me as a customer for good. No such thing a regular barbershop anymore just overpriced pretenders. It's a shame read more

Ed's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

i was looking for a place close to fishtown to get a haircut since i was in the area and running errands, so i waltz into this place by happenstance , i must say they had things down packed, first, the scheduling assistnant took my name and number on a clipbaord and explained that there was a three hour wait. i figured ok, why wait at a barber shoppe for that much time when we all have things to get done, so I went about my day running errands until they called me back. i was skeptical at first since i have never been there before let alone get a hair cut from a barber i haven't even seen before. Well lets just say that upon my return when i got called back i felt instantly at ease the staff there make you feel at home i was given an ice cold brew while i got my hair cut. I explained to Ed that i wanted a nice fade low and clean cut. My goatee was trimmed black n thick never had it look like that but I loved it! the close shave with the trim razors felt the same but I'm used to a straight razor shave with a hot towel for a more cleaner look, i have to say that you wouldnt be able to tell the difference his keen precision with the trimmers was short of spectacilar i felt instantly gratifide. i highly refcommend this place if you havent had a barber cut your hair in a while. the place is really nice newly renovated and has a real rustic true old school barber shop feel to it. the staff were down to earth and make you feel welcomed. its a latin owned busimess in fishtown which i also found awesome to support. This is my new go to place for a really great hair cut in a nice salon where one can relax and kick back. read more

This photo was taken yesterday by Ed's wife. Always a great cut and uplifting experience at Ed's Barber Shop... and consistent with our combined Santa Energy :) read more

Ed's Barber Shop - Ed's wife snapped this shot yesterday. Always a good experience and consistent with our combined Santa energy lol - Barbers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Definitely recommend this place. I have been coming here for almost 4 years. Apparently they just moved to a new place next door and it is even better. read more

Ed's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I really wanted to like this barber shop. The first time I went someone sitting in the chair had a bad drug reaction ( nothing to do with the barber shop) and had a seizure. Emergency services were called etc... I was already waiting for an hour and had to leave. The next time I came, I waited over an hour to sit. When I finally got to sit down for a haircut cut and beard trim ( a beard trim I did not receive ) I was in the chair for over an hour and a half... the woman who cut my hair took a sandwich break mid haircut, then after cutting for a bit longer went out and took a cigarette break. Her hands smelled like cigarettes as she was running them through my hair. She then stopped cutting my hair to cut a fidgeting toddlers haircut in the next chair. Her colleague was too nervous to cut the kids hair. So instead of trading customers we both watched my barber cut the kids hair. At this point it approaching three hours of being there and I had to leave for work. Needles to say it was a fairly poor haircut and a terrible experience to be there. read more

Best cuts. Best prices. New location is great and Ed is hiring some new staff. It's a long wait, but hopefully the new staff will get it moving more quickly. All the barbers are hilarious and have great personalities. read more

This is an old school kind of place with great atmosphere and better hair cuts. I arrived on a Saturday at around 3:15 and the line was pretty long, but I found it well worth my time to wait the 45 minutes or so. Ed and Brandon are very welcoming and their presence creates a collegial demeanor I've never before experienced at a barber shop. We talked about everything from the usual like work to where we both grew up and boxing. The cut itself was fantastic. I watched Ed as he attended to two customers before me. His attention to detail is like no other barber I've seen. His eyes are laser focused and his hands are steady, firm, and careful. He lined up my beard and mustache with precision, used a straight razor on my neck and around the edges of my hair lines to keep things nice and clean, and blended the top of my head to cover what he could of my receding hair line. This man understands how guys want to look and what they expect from a visit to a place like his shop. I think next time I will splurge and get a full hot towel shave with my cut. The icing on the cake is that he wants to keep the old traditions alive by training young guys in the arts of barbering and hopes to run his own school. A true master. read more

So not only was it a 2.5 hour wait for the haircut, but the guy who cut my hair did an awful job. My fade was not blended out correctly and completely uneven. He spent more time trimming my beard. With that, every time we spoke he tried to sell me beard balm or hair product. I was CLEARLY not interested as I said "I'm happy with the beard oil that I have" and he continued to convince me his products were better. Was not to pleased that he would ask the barber next to him what he should do with my hair. Kinda unprofessional to me. The place was clean, but kinda awkward waiting area in my opinion. Overall, I had to go to a new barber to fix it. They were also a little disturbed at my hair cut. read more

Can't thank Ed enough for the last minute cut. I came by the shop on a Friday right before closing time but Ed was nice enough to take care of me since I was from out of town. Solid shape up and line up ($15). Great customer service. I will definitely be back. read more

If you are a Man this is the spot! After a full snow weekend I checked into this place and J hooked it up with a full cut and face shave- while all the places in the area were closed... First time I tried this guys and very pleased from the service + the wife was happy lol read more

The guy who cut my hair was genuinely nice and sociable! However, somewhere down the line , he faded one side of my choppy and buzzed the other side also bringing it soooooo far up ...... not at all what i wanted read more

Amazing team and a great value for a decent price point! The guys are funny, talented and hard working. Couldn't have asked for a better haircut. read more

Nice barber shop, though be prepared to wait. We went during total off-hours on a weekday and it was still a 30-minute wait. As a woman accompanying my husband, I was glad the employees didn't mind me sitting there. My husband's haircut was nothing fancy, but they were pleasant and did what he asked for. read more

I've been moving neighborhood to neighborhood all over Philly for 10 years now - and every time I do I find a new barber for the sake of convenience. Well that stops here with Ed's. No matter where I move in the future I will always come to Ed's. The 2 years I've been coming here is easily the longest I've gone to any barbershop. I sit in either Ed or Nate's chair, both of whom are masters at their craft. Not only do they always give me exactly what I want but they take their time with not only the fade but also the beard which I am entirely too protective of. The price is right and the new shop is bright, clean and outfitted with really comfortable chairs. read more

I've been looking for a place to get my beard trimmed and shaped and I found it. Ed's is a gem in Fishtown. Meg treated me as if I had a full head of hair (I'm follically challenged). I will definitely be returning to Ed's. read more

I've gone to most the barber shops on or around Girard in Fishtown and this is hands down the best. I get a classic fade and Ed and Dez both did a fantastic job on the 2 occasions I came in. And they have zero attitude. If there's a line, you can give them your cell and they call you when it's your turn. read more

Stopped in around 445pm and put my name down to get a haircut. Ed asked me to come back in an hour so I did just that. I came back around 540pm expecting to be next to get a haircut. 2 barbers were working and 2 customers and myself were waiting to get a haircut. Around 6pm, one of the barbers left while the 3 of us were still waiting to get haircuts! That wasn't an example of good customer service. Then one of the guys jumped ahead of me and proceeded to get his haircut. Frustrated that I just wasted an hour and 30 minutes, I left around 615pm. Ed is a great barber but he needs to have appointments and stick to a schedule. Some customers don't have 3 hours to get a haircut when it should take about 30 minutes. read more

Ask for Javi!! Always a great cut! Takes his time to do a really good job. Well worth the trip even if you don't live around that area

Found these guys on yelp and boy do they know how to cut hair! Ask for Brandon he will hook you up! They sell some food pomade too.

Get here 1st thing in the morning or you will wait for over an hour. It's worth it though. They're running a simple old-school barbershop. Ed and Brandon both do a fantastic job with my slowly vanishing hairline. I always get compliments after a cut. Cash only unfortunately, but it's an even $20 for a standard cut. read more

Showed up today here today to a 45min wait. The nice young receptionist took my name and number to call me when they were ready. I got a call about 45 min later to come back... I then proceeded to wait an hour and a half before having to leave without a hair cut. read more

Worth the wait. First time there, walked in and felt right at home. Sit there shoot the breeze with everyone in the room, have a beer, watch ESPN while you wait. Definitely gonna be coming back. Already told some buddies to give it a shot. read more

FAIR WARNING: If you don't want a haircut by a novice barber at this shop you need to specify that when you write your name down, they will not ask your permission. I've been here 3-4 times now and this place has a good atmosphere and experienced barbers who know what they are doing. That being said, I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I went in today. I don't write a name down of a barber I want because A. I had only been to Ed's a few times before this and each cut was pretty good and B. In my experience if a new barber is going to cut your hair they will ask you beforehand if it is OK. I got the bait and switch today. I knew he was novice from the jump because he seemed real nervous while cutting and didn't ask any questions what so ever beyond the usual, "What are you getting today?" The result was a cut that is uneven to the point that no matter what angle you are looking at you would think I did this myself with a broken mirror. I have nothing against the guy and I can appreciate the fact that everyone has to start somewhere and all new barbers need customers to hone their skills on. But I don't like the fact that no one asked me if it was OK that I pay full price for a novice. This was really frustrating and I'm not going to give my business to a shop that is going to play games with their customers. read more

Been going to Ed's for almost a year. Great shop with good barbers and solid cuts. Always enjoy my times at Ed's. Sometimes you can end up waiting a little bit, but they have a call sheet that you can write your info on for a call-back. Thanks for all you guys do! read more

Online hours say this place is open until 7pm. I showed up a few minutes before 6pm tonight (after walking for 45 mins in the rain to get there) and got turned away. Obviously this place doesn't actually want customers. read more

I'd been searching for the right barber shop in Philly for a while... I tried a few and was never really stoked on them (including Francis the Duke, in the Piazza, which was cool, but way over priced). Finally I checked out Ed's. Both barbers in the shop have cut my hair, and do a fantastic job. I won't go anywhere else... I mean, $13 for a great hair cut, come on! read more

I've been going here for two years. It's the closest barber to my house and the haircuts are perfect 80% of the time (except early in the morning and right at the end when they seem tired). Tired they should be though. When I first started going the walk-in method worked fine. Now they're constantly swamped. I just walked down this morning like I usually do to get there a few minutes before they open, which gives me the perfect time to get a cut and rinse off at home before heading to work, and when I got there I saw eight people waiting out front. EIGHT. Before it opened. Ok, sure, I like this place too. Mostly because it's close. The conversations inside range the hearty spectrum between mysogyny and homophobia, which I would expect nothing else from a barber shop that keeps Naked & Afraid playing nonstop every day. But the haircuts are good, they keep them very neat and clean (which is why I kept going back) and the prices aren't so bad (they've gone up $5 since I started going). But I can't block out three hours to sit there waiting every month for a haircut. And I can't line up an hour before they open just hoping to be in the first two or three slots. It's just sooooooo not worth the effort. I'm moving anyway, but these guys need appointments (real ones that don't require me to go then leave then come back) or a bigger shop. Or maybe I'll just try the four other shops within eye shot. Sure they don't have cold Yuenglings, but whose got that kind of time? read more

I am picky about my barbers and this place is awesome, moved into the neighborhood about 2 months ago, tried Sulimay's and was not impressed. These guys will cut your hair how you want it and they are super fun to talk to and engaging. Also important the price is great at $15 so get over there but not too many of you because I don't want the line getting too long. read more

Eds is the only barber I will go to in Philadelphia. Their attention to detail is immaculate. They always take their time cutting your hair and make sure you're happy with the cut. All the barbers are very friendly and great at their job. They charge $13 for cuts and that is a steal. I have gotten cuts at other places for $20 and it has been half the quality. I hardly ever wait at Eds but even if there was a long line I'd still wait. If you haven't been to Eds, I would highly recommend coming for a cut, you will not be disappointed. read more

This is easily one of the best barbershops in the city, and I won't go anywhere else. The people are always friendly, the place is clean, and the cuts superb. I really can't recommend this place enough. I've had cuts from four different barbers and all of them were great. And the prices are fantastic. 20 bucks for a quality cut and shave? Can't beat it! read more

I just took my toddler who absolutely hates haircuts here to have his hair cut for his 2nd birthday! Even though he was fidgety and cried a bit, they were all understanding and nice about it. The woman who cut his hair was absolutely wonderful. She was friendly, patient and she did an amazing job. My son no longer has a bowl cut and he looks adorable. I'll definitely take him back here for sure. read more

Great customer service and even better hair-cuts here! Bridgette does an awesome job with tons of attention to detail and my requests! Sure they are busy, it is because they are worth the wait. read more

BEST BARBER SHOP that I have been to! My friend and I went here I went here twice so far because I wanted to go to a new barber and they welcomed us into the shop with one of the best haircuts we both have had. In so many ways its really great from the quality of work (talent in the shop)--all the barbers personalities (very friendly)--speed of service--$13 price. You can even get a shave. They do exactly the cut I ask them to and help me decide my options of whats best for my hair. Very clean shop that has a tv and magazines for waiting. You have to give this shop a try because once you do you won't go anywhere else. Brandon & Megan & ED your all awesome. Thanks again. Customer for life! read more

This place has helped me soo much . I recently moved to the Fishtown area from Delaware . I didn't know anybody nor trusted just any barber to cut my hair So I would drive to Newark De to get my hair cut . I finally got the guts to give somebody a chance . Ed proved my decision right !!! I have got a variety of hair cut styles from him . From a Mohawk to just some temple tapers . This shop brings professionalism and precise quality that will keep you coming back . The best thing is that all the barbers are trained the same way . If one is busy and your in a hurry you can trust that you will get a consistent quality cut for one of the three barbers. So if your in the Fishtown area check them out !! read more

The old school barber shop I was looking for. Brandon gave an excellent hair cut and a hot towel shave. He realky knows his stuff. Definitely going back. read more

After living in the area for 3 years, I finally found a barbershop I really enjoy going to. Brian did a great job on my cut. Everyone here is super nice and I always leave here feeling great. Thanks guys! read more

Ed's is the best. Friendly service, decent price, and great haircuts. What more can you ask for? Ed always gets it done right.

Unfortunately I have to leave a one star review because my hair got ruined this morning. Ed is a great barber and obviously knows what he is doing and would get 5 stars from me. The first time I went there he cut my hair and it was exactly what I wanted and cut with attention to detail. This morning however, I was unlucky enough to miss him and ended up with Tyler (?) who simply does not know how to cut hair and left me with a mess that looks like I have cut my own in front of a mirror. No proper transition between side and top, wholes, and long hair sticking out everywhere. Simply a disaster and now I have to find a new place to fix it before I go on holiday. read more

Eds is probably the best barber shop I've been to. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Great cuts though it can be inconsistent at times if it's busy and they are rushing. Cut is $20 with free beard shave or trimming and shaping if you desire it so not too bad of a deal. There is almost always a wait because it's all walk-in. No reservations at this time. I've waited as little as 15 min and as long as 3 hours. All depends on the day, time, number of customers and number of barbers working. That being said, I would recommend Ed, Brandon or Jay. All the barbers here are highly skilled and do a great job. They specialize in faded and old school styles but can cut however you like. Hot lather straight edge neck shave and touch up available upon request at no extra charge. Worth checking out if you're looking for a quality barber shop. read more