I had been living in Chicago for about 2 years looking for a place to be my "regular" spot for…read moregetting my hair cut. That all stopped after my first cut at West Loop Gents. Natalie is awesome. She listens to what you want and will offer to make suggestions if she has an idea that might be better. She always does a phenomenal job and I have never left there not being totally happy with how may hair looks. On top of that she is a total pro and truly a joy to be around. Definitely highly recommend that you check out this spot for all your hair needs.

So glad that we can get haircuts from a pro and hope I don't have to go back to buzzing my own hair…read moregiven the pandemic situation! I've been going to Jennifer for several years and she is the best. Consistently great haircuts and she is being extra careful with her equipment and disinfecting routine so that customers can feel as safe as possible. Her enclosed loft space is also ideal as it limits how many people are around.

Great experience! In town visiting and hubby Clyde needed a haircut. Joffrey was terrific -…read morelistened to Clyde's concerns and did an amazing job! Joffrey and Bespoke are now our official barber for whenever we're in town. Highly recommend!

I've been getting my haircut here now for a couple years and every stylist I've had an appointment…read morewith have been so reliable. The facilities and staff are also very nice. Overall a very comfortable environment to be in. The stylists also read and record the appointment notes you give them when you book. So it pays off to go consistently and be honest/transparent about what you want. I've been going to Anisha more regularly, and every time I go to her with a vision of what type of haircut I want to--she knows what to do to make my hair look good in the moment and also as it grows out while giving me the haircut I want. Thanks Anisha!

Agree with some of the recent reviews. This is a pricey haircut which im willing to pay to help…read morestyle and shape my wavey hair. I expressed the last couple times I am trying to grow my hair out to make the most of my hair type. At my most recent appointment, I made repeat comments along the lines of "im just looking for a trim to clean it up while i'm letting it grow out" and the stylist chopped off most of my curls in a weird way making it hard to style and losing my progress. At a salon of this price point how often to I have to say "when" as they're cutting and clipping away? Also agree w recent post, styling products were Walmart quality. Save your money and support other salons, i'll be putting my hat on and looking elsewhere.

Horrible experience all throughout, and I would think twice about coming to this place. I went to…read moreget my haircut with Evelyn, and she completely ignored my instructions despite me being careful to check up with her. I asked for a (very) low fade with a reference and a picture, and I walked out with a clear high fade (if it can even be called a fade) in a way that I can't honestly understand. Reference picture and result, both of myself, are attached below. I voiced my concerns to her immediately at the moment and just like my haircut, she also ignored that and basically told me that it doesn't look too bad and it is what it is. I paid the nearly $70 for this. The owner tried to be helpful after I left and told me she would offer a refund through the phone. That was 4 whole months ago, and she still has not followed through to add more insult to injury and frustration. I absolute hate writing a bad review for any business, but this is just ridiculous.

This review has been a long time coming…read more Let me just say that when you move from one state into another every year, it is very difficult to find a barber/stylist that you can trust and it is equally difficult to let go of them when you know your time is up. Finding this place when I first moved into Chicago was God-send. If you're like me, a very particular person about your hair, you can imagine the anxiety having to first read multiple reviews on many places just to make sure you are even comfortable going to a place to begin with - and that's only half the battle. The other half is choosing someone when you book an appointment. You cannot go wrong with Van Buren! My first time going there was a little intimidating- for a good reason. I'm a pretty simple guy, not used to having a complementary beer/whiskey/coffee or any other beverage while I wait for my haircut or having a shoe shine before a haircut. But, having said that, this place will make sure you do get used to it! On my first appointment, I was welcomed by a very cheerful and friendly front desk. Arriving about 15 minutes early was good to help me settle in to relax and have a drink. The space was clean and they had really comfortable chairs to sit on while I waited. I was lucky to have Ania randomly chosen as my hairstylist on my first appointment. She took about 5-10 minutes before we started to get to know me, ask my preferences and gave good suggestions. During the cut, she would often show me the results and ask if I was okay with the length etc. She's a very talented and receptive stylist! After the first cut, I was super happy and impressed, and suddenly the anxiety of finding a stylist was gone. I decided to sign with the 1 year membership that day and it was the best decision by far considering the amount of times I go for a cut and for the ease of setting up appointments. Every visit was consistent with quality in a haircut, and additionally when I wanted to change things up with a style, she was able to do it. You will find that as a regular customer, you will not only have a hairstylist, but a good friend in the end - someone who you can be comfortable talking to during the cut about anything in life and an honest person who really has makes sure you look the very best everytime you go in for a cut. Making an appointment and changing appointments are for the most part very flexible. Another point to make is that I have a busy work schedule, and I have always started on time and either ended early or on the dot! On a couple occasions, Ania was not available due to vacations, but that was fine, since someone else amongst the talented group of stylists can cut your hair too. I had wonderful experiences with other stylists when she was gone. But, if you're like me, you stay loyal to your hairstylist when he/she is back! As a longstanding customer, everyone knows you, even the owner Nora, who really does her best to take care of you whenever she is around to help the front desk. Customer service is above and beyond and you end up feeling like part of their family in the end. I went for about 1.5 years, and unfortunately I no longer go since I've relocated to a new state. This place made a huge impression on me and I often find myself trying to find something similar in NYC/Manhattan, but Van Buren Gentlemen's Salon definitely takes the cake out of all places I've lived in (native Californian, lived in Los Angelos, San Francisco, Sacramento, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, NYC/Brooklyn, Washington D.C. and other large urban cities). If ever in town, I know where I'll be going to if I need a good haircut. Try the place out, see if you would like to stick with a membership! I have a feeling you will. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! 5 STARS!

Unfortunately I can not recommend this business. I committed to a quarterly member at $350, so…read more$1400 a year plus tips for a weekly beard trimmer and hair cut. The stylist was fantastic. However the customer service was sorely lacking. A membership is a different model and certainly a person's hair grows at differing rates. So when my stylist said let's not cut your hair today that was fine. A few weeks later I recieved a text message stating my appointment for that day was changed. This has happened before so I presumed something happened. Typically they reach out but I can't imagine a system errant sending a text for no reason. After I was called for being late to the original appointment time I was confused and spoke with Cassie from the front desk. She was dismissive and disrespectful when I merely tried explaining facts. When confronted her response was she was only being disrespectful because she felt I was being disrespectful to her. A wild thing to say considering the money I was committed to spending and I neither raised my voice, swore etc. After canceling due to her unprofessional attitude she then tried charging for services that were never rendered from the appointments mentioned above. This all could have been easily fixed by her remaining calm, allowing me to send the text, and we chalk it up to a system error. I could have rescheduled the appointment and they'd still have a client. To then even charge for an appointment missed resulting from their system error is disgusting. Thankfully I sent the proof to my band and we resolved it that way. Clearly Cassie has some maturation required for being in customer service. I've overheard her several times at the salon saying she doesn't care about things. And people should know how little they value a membership. Apparently they make less money on members per the stylist so I'm not sure why bother? Anyway go somewhere else where you'll be valued and respected as a client.​​

Great service, awesome conversation, and friendly folks. Anthony is a great barber! Very happy!read more

I moved to Chicago in 2022 and a lot has changed since, except my barber. Danny at T&T is amazing…read more The vibe is great, service is amazing and overall the price is just right for downtown. I get haircuts and beard double razor trims often.

My dad is a regular at Modern Gentlemen Salon and speaks highly of the stylists. After a two months…read morehiatus from my last cut -- I was long overdue, so we stopped by this afternoon. The place is modern and stylish. The atmosphere is relaxing and intimate and fortunately I had a short waiting time. The best experience of the wait time was not surfing through my phone, or flipping through the pages of a GQ magazine. Oh no, it was being offered a refreshment and sipping a glass of whiskey. They offer other refreshments such as water and soda, but I decided to keep it classy. Maya was my stylist and let me just say that she is excellent at what she does. She asked how I typically style my hair and after a few back and forth comments, she went straight to work. I wanted a new look and let her take the wheel. The overall style was everything I was looking for. I was highly impressed with my experience that I also purchased some styling product she used to give my future styles that extra flare! Thank you Maya!

If you're in the fence about the slightly higher price than your run of the mill barber - Go for…read moreit, do yourself a favor. You are offered a refreshment the moment you step into the shop, nice touch. Diana is highly skilled and experienced and it was a pleasure to sit in her chair. Will most definitely be back for the next one!

First time getting a haircut with Whitney, and she made the experience really fun and comfortable…read more We had a great consultation, and I really felt like she understood what I was going for. She paid attention to small details like cleaning up the back of my neck with a razor and making sure to hone in on the parts of my hair that always wind up bulky after a couple of weeks. Whitney works in her own private loft suite, so if you're looking for 1-on-1 attention you'll be really happy at her location. And while you're there you can enjoy a beer, cool hair products from Australia, and a good chat with Whitney who I found to be really welcoming, friendly, funny, and talented. 10/10 recommend!

Whitney is a gifted artist and master of her craft. From the very first haircut, back in 2015, I…read moreknew no one else should be tending these locks. She has been cutting and styling my hair since to my great satisfaction; even after moving to the far reaches of the Western Suburbs. Genuine, pleasant, and accommodating. If you're not getting groomed here, you should. Obligatory post coiff headshots included.

I've been getting my hair cut with Cedric for over 4 years. He's got a great style, easy to…read morecommunicate with and my hair always looks perfect. Definitely recommended.

Listened to what I wanted, which is the most important thing I've been looking for. Nice guy, you…read morecan tell he knows his craft.

I've gotten 3 haircuts at Tailor Barber now and would definitely recommend! I've been happy with…read moremy haircut each time and everyone there is very friendly.

I got a haircut because I need to hop back on job interviews. This makes me sad to post because I…read morereally support local businesses, but I had to write this one out. Please, if a barber isn't familiar with a certain style, have them say so! It's okay and I'd rather them be honest than try and fail. My barber was quite kind and a real nice guy. I don't want him to get in trouble, I just encourage people to be honest on what they can and cant do. I asked for 1.5 off the top with a side fade and lineup. Picture provided of what I wanted versus what I got. They had forgotten to take a large patch of hair off under my chin during the shave as well. Maybe they were tired? The lineup isn't clean, and the fade wasn't done correctly unfortunately. There's a strange patch of hair suddenly missing as well from the rest of my head and it looks messy. Either way, this is pretty rough and I'm stuck with it for a while.

It's my 2nd time coming here and Michele did my hair this time, since Cassandra was not available…read more Michele she did an amazing job and was able to do everything I asked for. I am so happy with how everything turned out and they have the best price and quality downtown that includes the wash, cut, blow dry, and styling! Everyone here is also extremely friendly.

What can I say!! Joel is awesome!!! Definitely recommend this place and him!!! I was referred to…read morehim by my sister and I'm so happy I came to see him!! I've been seeing him for over a year and always very satisfied!!