Awesome haircut at a fair price. The shop itself is small but filled with awesome memorabilia and antique barbershop furniture and item. Most certainly will be returning for future quality haircuts. read more

Dylan is a great barber! He asks questions about what you want to do with your hair. He remembers what he did in the past and makes suggestions depending on what I want. I know that I'll always get a great haircut every time! read more

Easy 5 stars. I was tired of spending $35 to get a good haircut, but I also didn't want to go dirt cheap and risk a disaster. I noticed Elmer's was nearby and gave them a shot. They were able to get me in at the last minute. While there, I learned it's the oldest barber shop in PDX. The interior was old fashioned and dated in a pleasant way. It didn't feel worn out at all, just classic. JP cut my hair and she was awesome. She did one pass and it was perfect, no asking her to go shorter or change anything. She is also friendly and professional. While I was there, the shop was bustling and entertaining. Not only that, they offer free beer (I thought only the most expensive places did that!) That sums it up. If you want a great cut without paying an absurd amount, this is a place you ought to check out. read more

Elmer's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very good cut. Very good people. Very good experience. Certainly worth a try. Worth a drive.

Portland's oldest and coolest barber shop! The owner is a barber by trade - not a beauty school grad - in the traditional sense. The place is screams MALE: alcohol, good conversation, no kids (thank you), retro decorated for a sense of yesteryear. Price is more than fair, only $2 more than what I was paying at a chain. A real understated gem. read more

This place is super retro and very eclectic. I loved it. Plus they've got free beer and soda, you can't go wrong even if you've got to wait. JP took care of me and she was fabulous even had her do my beard after I was so impressed. read more

Jeramy and JP are awesome. A classic barber shop with old school PDX vibes. Those two are really nice people and damn good at their job. No matter where I live in the city, I will always rock Elmers! read more

Best shop in town. Jeramy, the owner, absolutely murders technical cuts. Straight razor. Fades. Beards. All of it. I have an extremely technical cut that requires a beard fade in to something super short and another fade in to long. With shaved in lines that require regular straight razor up keep. Every time I get cut by him I am just as impressed as the last time I went in. Overall an incredibly consistent and skilled barber that I would feel confident sending anyone too. (Obama, Drake, Kobe, Steph Curry, Bieber....anyone) read more

Elmer's Barber Shop - Jeramy slays it. - Barbers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

JP is great, even supplying a new disposable mask for my haircut so my regular one didn't get sticky hair all over it. Fast, clean, and detail-oriented, I highly recommend her. read more

I hate getting haircuts. Period. Over the years I have been to random barber shops, haircutting friends and barber schools for my haircuts and lately I have been cutting my own hair. I have gotten impatient and tired of all of the above options. And my own haircutting ability is terrible. So I've been driving by this barber shop for, oh I don't know, about 25 years and today I decided to give it a shot. Good decision. The owner who has been cutting hair for a long time is good at what he does. The haircut was quick, probably one of the best haircuts I've had and the conversation was lively and relevant. I do believe I've found my new barber. read more

I wanted a high and tight, and I got it. I didn't want froofy crap in my hair, and I didn't get it. Hell, I didn't ask for much, and what I got was done right. And quick too. You know what I didn't see? Hipsters. I am a fan, and my wife likes the way my hair was cut. Win/win. read more

I cannot say enough great things about this place. Been coming here a few months after discovering it and always get compliments afterwards. JP is the bomb and always hooks it up with amazing braids. Haven't had jeramy cut my hair but his work looks great. They're both super easy to talk to and always have cold beer, soda, and water. What else you need? read more

Elmer's Barber Shop - Haircut, braids, corn rows - Barbers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Three barber chairs and one barber means don't expect a quick in-n-out cut. I wasn't in a hurry on my first visit but the wait was a bit much. Ciri is the one and only barber here and she cuts a legit head of hair but she averages about a half hour a customer. Not good if you're waiting, great if you're up in the chair. I would think with another person or two sharing the overhead and manning the other chairs the wait could be trimmed down considerably and maybe even the cost of a cut from 15 bucks to 12 or so. Ciri said regulars can always call ahead to get the lowdown on wait time so don't hesitate to phone ahead and get on the list. Anyway, I got a good cut here. read more

Love this place. I come up to Portland once a month for military. I always get my cut here. JP is awesome! Love ya girl! Thanks for all the work! read more

Jeramy Ray is a magician with the scissors! Great dude, and a great cut! Highly recommend this shop!

Before I went to visit Elmer's Barber Shop I browsed a little on Yelp. After reading two excellent reviews, I decided to go. It was very nice. Cool place, good talk and he definitely know how to get my haircut just right. The place was a little bit pricey, though. I'm used to paying around 15 bucks to get a pretty good haircut in California, but here in Portland, I'm struggling to find a better cost/benefit deal. read more

K.C.'s been running the shop for about a year now and he brings the classic barber shop feel onto NE Broadway. Always a great cut and plenty of good conversation. I'm usually in too early to try the beverage cooler, but its there. Hard to beat the price for an experienced barber! read more

Elmer's is the type of barber shop that all self respecting men should go to for their grooming needs. KC is the best of the best, a real barber by trade. He used to cut my hair when I was a young lad in the late 80's to early 90's & has not missed a beat. KC takes his time & is always precise. His shop is very nostalgic, sort of like taking a trip back in time. You can always count on good conversation as well. Time for a real haircut at a man's barber shop gentlemen! read more

I always get great haircuts here. Ciri is very good at listening and is not afraid to take the time to ensure that you get the haircut you want. There are no appointments, but you can call ahead to save your place in line before you head out the door which is helpful to me. Very reasonable rates and I get more service for my money than anywhere else. Recommended! read more

It's like stepping back in time. A real barber shop with a real trained barber. Not a 19 year old fresh out of beauty school like at some of those other chain outfits. The decor and atmosphere is next to none. There are a couple of other places around trying to give you that real barber feel. This place does it right at a better price. He always has a cold beverage in the cooler and pop corn in the popper. It's also in inner NE PDX, so it's close to everything. It's worth a try. Don't forget your bottle of Bay Rum as you head out the door. read more

Step back into time at Elmers. This is beyond retro cool and KC gives the best cut in town. Check out the coke machine in the store and his chairs are works of art. This is the barber shop that's part of our American heritage. Love this shop and you will too. read more

Jeramy is amazing. The best haircuts I've ever had. He never disappoints! Man, woman or child, he can hook you up. I'd pay him $100 a cut if he asked and I'd follow him anywhere just to get my haircut! read more

Ciri is a very good barber. I always come home with a great cut.

This place is an institution of Portland!! Some of the reviews are regarding the previous owner/owners. If you are looking for a killer cut/fade, you've gotta hit up Jeremy Ray at Elmer's!! read more

First time here, and I'm happy with the cut and the experience. On a sunny Sunday afternoon there was no line. My barber was chatty, which I don't usually like in a hair dresser, but this person was great, my style of talk I guess, not too many questions, not too many pontifications, just right. And they noodled on my hair too, it wasn't like, "whelp, that's how I usually cookie cutter this kind of hair style", no, it felt really custom, attention and response to get just what they wanted. It turns out they did what I wanted too. Well done on ya. read more

Elmer's is a funky old place that feels like you stepped through a time machine into another era, so if chic decor is what you're looking for, that's not here. What it does have is Jeramy Ray Burford, who's the best barber I've ever met. Meticulous, friendly, easy-going. Always get a great cut here! read more

I was in town for a wedding and as life sometimes dictates, my usual barber in San Fran was closed before I left so I had to get a quick style before the weekend's festivities got underway. The father of the bride told me about this barbershop that's been around since the 20's or something. That alone made me wanna go and the charm of the place was exactly what I expected and more. Ciri was great. We talked about music and life and before I knew it she'd given me an awesome haircut. Better than my regular guy back home and a third of the price. Very pleased. :) read more

I've been around the block...twice and let me say hands down KC Comstock is the absolute finest barber around, a Master Barber without dispute. From the curb to the back of the one chair shop it's perfection, but what solidifies the cut is the experienced hands with both scissors or clippers NOT all barbers can do both, KC can, period! Old school meets 201! read more

Ciri is the only barber you'll need. She's attentive and very cool. Added bonus, the shop is actually a time portal to your grandfather's den circa 1957. read more