DONT WASTE YOUR $15 HERE!!!! Mario is the owner and he needs to learn how to run a business properly. Walked in for a cut and 5 guys were sitting around with no customers. I asked for Mario because I was told he's the owner and most likely I would get the perfect haircut. When I asked for Mario another barber said that's Mario sitting in the first chair. I walked up to Mario and asked for a haircut and he just nodded. So he was still sitting and was on his cell phone so I had a seat by the front waiting area. After finally getting off his phone he decided to sweep the floor, then walked over to his birds and decided to feed them. After 26 minutes of waiting I walked out. I guess Mario doesn't care about the business. Too many barbers in the area to waste your time here!! read more

My friend came here for a hair cut, i had recommended it to her from my cousin. So we pull up, mind u the second time, she goes in I'm sitting in the car and this guy thats sitting in front of the shop and looks at me makes a gun signal with his hand and nods his head at me. I feel very unsafe and uncomfortable. I want to go in and say something but i don't feel safe. Wouldn't recommend going here at all read more

Fade by Tom - The guy sitting in front - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I always go there for Alex. Mario and Tom are pretty good barbers too. They get me right with the blade and the cuts are crispy when they take their time and visualize my request. The prices are unmatched in 2024 as cuts are between 15-20 dollars. read more

This place has gone completely downhill. They focus more on their other business such as selling cars and whatever else they do. They are constantly on their phones not focusing on the haircut and even turn away business. Mario(the owner) is a complete asshole and is lazy. Yesterday I tried to get a haircut but my normal barber Alex(nice guy) was gone, so I asked Mario if he can cut me, I'm literally THE ONLY ONE IN THE SHOP, and he says, "no I'm busy on Amazon" I told him are you serious right now and he walks out. I literally leave and come back today in hopes that Alex is back but unfortunately he wasn't. Once again I was the only one in the shop and asked Mario if he can give me a cut. He said, "no I'm busy and I only do appointments" THERE IS LITERALLY NO ONE IN THE SHOP AND HES ON HIS PHONE SCROLLING FACEBOOK! I have been coming to these guys for 15 years and I have never been more disrespected in my life. Go elsewhere because it's not what it used to be. read more

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It's the worse place I have been to. My first time there was on Sunday, 5/4/23 when I walked in no one acknowledged that I walked in but honestly I don't care about that. But, I'd say any good business would say something or anything. So I went and sat down and began to wait for my turn as I had 2 people before me. Now, a few more customers walked in and they would literally go up and get seated for their haircuts. It wasn't like they had any appointment or anything. Strange thing was these new customers who walked in, they would literally go up to the hairstylist whisper in their ear something and they would get seated for their haircuts. I even saw one of the customer threw $20 bill on the hairstylist table (who just walked in) table too and sat down for his haircut. Anyway, I waited for about 40 minutes now and they have taken all the new customers who walked in (5 customer). Turns out the other 2 customer who were before me an adult and a kid were already taken care of so it was literally just me and they took 5 people who walked in after me! So this time when one of the customer got finished, I literally got up and went up to the hairstylist and told him that it's wrong and it should have been my turn long ago. Another hairstylist heard what I said and he told me the guy I am talking to doesn't speak English. I was like okay then if he understands what I am saying shouldn't he do something about it. The first thing this guy goes, oh these customer had an appointment which is a lie because it doesn't say anywhere that you need to make an appointment in advance. Not to mention that this hairstylist wouldn't even look me in the eye as he was talking to me. He was very rude!! Then this guy tells me to go somewhere else for the haircut! Which I did of course because no one should be treated like this! This was my first time here and I have never experienced anything like this and I have no problem waiting for my turn but it should be fair! And I understand appointments too but just put a notice or something. Literally horrible people working here! read more

If you are A man who is a real man these guys are the best unbelievable price!!!! Outstanding,my brothers are the best!! I couldn't find a place on Easter the day before on Saturday couldn't get a cut anywhere called in they said no problem that was 3 years ago I will never go anywhere else. read more

Definetly the worst haircut I got so far, buddy told me great haircut lol, uneven everywhere never going here ever again NEVER!!!!!!!

Fade by Tom gives the best fades in Portage Park and in the city! Used to go to Betty and Nicks and the Fade Inn, sports cuts, hair cuttery...No match for Fade by Tom!! They do it quick and do an amazing job everytime! Get compliments all the time!!! LOVE THIS PLACE!!! EXCELLENT FADES!! Sam, Mario, and Alex are the best!!! read more

This place is complete bs imagine paying money just to look at your self into disappointed I advise you not to come here the worst haircut I ever received in my life ! read more

dude gave me a bald spot and act like it was always there, he tried to fix it but fked it up even more gave me a high fade that's not straight the right side is more lowered than the left side. very disappointed w the cut and also the shop itself. if you don't want a fked up haircut the move to another place. they don't even pay attention to the cut and keep using their phones. read more

I go with my brother to have hair cut for him, when i walk inside i said hello but nobody said hi or somethings back and i sit at waiting chairs, the stupid guy who cut my little brother hair he asked me that what kind my brother wanna cut, i told him that he wanna undercut , he asked me that short or long , i told 1 , he show his attitude and he asked me short or long i said yes short and he hold my brother'hair and asked short or long ?????( he talked with his coworker somethings by his language ) I said yes can u cut it short like a half, then i go to sitting at waiting chair. When he done , i saw the front hair still long and straight ‍, i told him that can u cut it not straight and short a little bit, he said he cannot cut like that becuz he don't have the kind of scissors to do that ??????????? I said but u can't leave it straight like that, he use a scissors cut my brother hair with really really bad attitude and i swear my brother hair look worse, i'm so mad but my brother face look so sad and he doesn't like his hair at all, he said he doesn't want it straight, i'm so mad but i tried to calm down, that guy turn to my brother and asked him that u wanna cut more ??????, my brother shake his head and said no, that guy walk away and go to counter ( he continues said somethings by his language with his coworkers again with not friendly attitude), he said $15 ( $15 for hair cut for kid and with that results????????? ), i give him my card, he said cash only with his attitude again, then i paid him by cash with that ugly hair and i get his attitude ! read more

Great place for a great haircut, all the barbers know exactly what they are doing. Great atmosphere with a bunch of laughs. Highly recommend this place, only place I have gone in the past 10 years. read more

Outstanding. Tight fades and great with the blade. Adam first chair on right is the best one in my opinion but if he's not there. I let the others still cut my hair without hesitation. read more

Do not recommend. Went in to get a haircut and they completely messed it up. On top of it they over charged me.

Welp, I came to this barbershop to have my haircut. My haircut was done super quickly and the lining was uneven. After leaving the barbershop I came back after few mins to tell him to fix it. Wow, he wanted to fix my uneven lining while I standing because, he working on another customer. He had really bad attitude to me. I don't know his name, otherwise I will use his name instead of he. Never come back to this barbershop. read more

My husband comes here and each and every time he leaves his hair is always on point. The guys there listen to what you want and provide excellent service each and every time. If your looking for a perfect haircut at an amazing price, this is the place. They take their time and never rush. read more

I loved this place and now vow to never go back. They use to be amazing...when more people then Mario just worked there. He literally is the only person cutting hair now and although he's good he only knows how to do a fade half way decent and a taper only if he's doing a fade. Sorry for the bad review but they did at one point have amazing barbers and for cheap but its lost its touch and lost their final customer read more

I have been coming here for over 4 years actually. Now that I am yelping more I feel like I should give some credit where its deserved.

You need a barber on sunday this is the go to spot ask for mario for 10 bucks kids 15 adults with shave cant beat it clean

Not so good fade was done super quick and lining was uneven. Tom is just trying to get u in and out, i told him no lining and he just did the lining really quick on top of that it was uneven smh. Whatever won't return! read more

I just finished getting my graphics! It was my first time there, and I am very pleased! He did such an amazing job. It was free hand but he got some inspiration from the picture I showed him. He did so much better than the other person I went to, and I will now be seeing him every two weeks! (: I saw Mario. They were very nice, and they were playing their Arabic (???) music. It was a nice change. I liked how they played their music without feeling embarrassed and whether or not they would be judged. They spoke in their native language but I did not feel offended. Very nice people. The guy next to us also gave this guy a VERY nice and clean cut and shave. Very, very pleased!!! (: read more

Fade by Tom - Graphics done by Mario. - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The cuts are mediocre at best. Only reason I went is because my barber is unavailable and they're close by. Definitely get the racist vibe from there also. I guess it's Betty and Nick's up the block until Maurice (my barber) is back. read more

This place is great! I use to take my son here often for his haircuts, but we moved to the burbs. There's no other place like this one. We ended up going to the city for an appointment and decided to stop in and get his haircut today. Alex cut his hair and did an amazing job! Reminding me that I should make the drive out here for all his haircuts. This place is excellent. Ask for Alex you'll be glad you did. (They all do great cuts though) read more

Customer service is horrible. One of the barbers even messes up your hair on purpose if they don't like you or ask them to fix something. Never coming here again. read more

I've been going here since they left the fade inn. Go to Mario. Second chair from the front.

I went here years ago because I needed a haircut weekly while I was active duty military and have never been disappointed. There came a point where I wasn't in the city anymore and didn't want to make the drive from the suburbs, however I recently started making the drive in just for a haircut from Mario again and am pleased as usual (if I get up early on Saturday when they open then the drive isn't too bad). Totally worth coming back even after several years. read more

This is my go to spot for the last 5 years. Some people say something that is good, fast, and cheap cannot exist. This place is good, fast, and cheap. 10 bucks. read more

I usually have Tom fade me up, he is a pro times 10. Today he wasn't around so this guy George took care of my fade, didn't know what to expect but he was spot on ACE BARBER! you shall have confidence with all the staff here. Very clean fast and not playing any games. I like to drop in within a hour of closing and have never had to wait in line, and even if I did it would be worth the wait. read more

Been coming here for a while and Alex has been my barber since. I couldn't be more satisfied with my haircut. He cuts your hair exactly how you want it. He is in the second chair by the entrance. I strongly recommend this place. read more

Been going to these guys since they left fade inn. There's really only 1 guy that can't fade but the rest I've let cut my hair and haven't been disappointed. Recommend to anyone that needs a fade read more

Been coming here for about 4 years and love it! The whole staff is friendly, and have a great sense of humor. Ahmed is my main man there! Excellent work! Love it! read more

Been here for the past two years and Alex has been my barber since then. Any type of hairstyle he got you. I couldn't be more satisfied. I totally recommend this place and Alex is your man, he is the second chair next to the entrance. read more