Have been coming here since 2022 and have always enjoyed the service and the cuts. Haven't been anywhere else in Chicago because I know i'll walk out with a good cut no matter which barber i'm seeing (which i've gotten a haircut from everyone there). 10/10 recommendation. read more

First timer today and had a good experience. the vibe of the shop was busy and productive. Local characters strolling in for a trim, etc. My barber was V and he gave me a great hair cut and was friendly and genuine. Right on! KMD read more

Didn't listen to what I asked for, just did whatever he felt like doing! I asked for a clean up on the sides and back and the guys basically shaved my head! I went from long hair to a buzz so quickly and I didn't even know because my back was to the mirror! Would never recommend this place, even to my worst enemy read more

Know the guys. Been going there for years. I just do a buzz given age. Teen son now goes there too.

Owner is rude, sarcastic and caustic. Cuts were rushed and not great. Cash only so make of that what you will. Pretentious vibe and does not like criticism. read more

First-timer. Walked in, no waiting. Got a perfect haircut by Jon, and he "cracked the code" on my beard, which other barbers elsewhere had failed to do. I was duly impressed, and will be back! read more

Top notch spot. I brought my seven year old son here to get a hair cut. There was one barber that day and they had a full waiting room. I watched him cut at least 3 other peoples hair while we waited. Super professional, took his time, but by no means was slow. There was a gentleman before us who wanted a very specific cut and shave that would have taken quite a long time and the barber was up front and told him with all of the customers waiting, he just couldn't do it that day . He told him what he could do, but the gentleman preferred to wait. I thought it was handled well on both sides. My sons haircut was fantastic and the barber was so kind listening to him describe what he wanted. It made him feel very grown up! Absolutely recommend this spot. read more

John and John (also Bob the dog)! What a great place this is. Cash only and no appointments taken. Just drop in, write your name on the board and you'll get called. They give great, affordable haircuts and John (Brjia) who cuts my hair is a great guy with lots of chat. Remembers everything we talk about too - I don't know how as I only get my hair cut every 3 months! Highly highly recommend. read more

Best haircuts I've ever gotten, most straightforward customer experience. Everyone is so pro here. By far my favorite shop of all time!

Love these guys, used to visit on-and-off but finally just realized I get better cuts and a better experience whenever I hit up Irving Park. All of their barbers are great, I'm immediately relaxed upon entrance, the music is always the right vibe, and the waiting options are comfortable. They're great with kids (from what I've seen), and this is just an all-around excellent establishment. read more

Been to this shop a couple times and have had good service. However, last time I went in I was completely ignored as to what I had asked for which was an inch off the top and cleaned around the ears. The barber was clearly annoyed either by something previous to me sitting down or what I had asked for and instantly pulled out the buzzer and started shaving the sides. The end result was fine, just in a complete different realm of what I had asked for. read more

The WORST haircut I've ever received. If you go it better be for one specific haircut because it seems they only do one style. What I got was not what I asked for and will take me months to correct. PLEASE do not go here it is horrible. read more

My son got a haircut here and they didn't listen to anything he wanted done. So...that's not so great.

Found my new spot. Great haircut, friendly barbers and chill vibe inside. They accept walk-ins only which has never been a problem for me. There are usually plenty of barbers on staff so I've never waited more than 10 mins for my cut. Cash-only which is also not a big deal. There's an ATM at the bank half a block away. read more

I used to go to Joe's on Fullerton until I realized that this place was three blocks from my old apartment. It has a sign-in system which is more efficient anyway. Same type of haircuts and ambience. Nicer barbers too. read more

This was one of the worst experiences I've had at a barbershop. I came here because I've seen good reviews, and the shop came up on a list of best barbers in Chicago. I have no clue where all these positive reviews are coming from, because they seem like a world apart from what I endured. I had to double check the name and address - and yep - this is the place I'd say employs the worst Barber to cut my hair! On entry, the guy was aggressive and rude - he trimmed my hair with force, it was an uncomfortable and painful experience. I physically flinched when he jabbed the blade into the back of my hair but that made no difference. Throughout the cut, the barber was curt, rushed, unfriendly and lacked any level of customer service at all. To top that all off, I was charged $25 just to razor cut my sides and back, no scissor in sight, and the top wasn't touched. I could think of better ways to waste my money - coming back to this joke of a joint isn't it! read more

Before I moved into the city, I only went to the same barbershop in Park Ridge and honestly was so young that I didn't know how they had cut my hair for all those years. Fast forward to December of 2016, I needed a haircut before the holidays and didn't know where to go. I found Irving Park Barbershop on Yelp and walked over from my apartment. There were no appointments so of course it was a long line right before the holidays but I knew it'd be worth the wait. My first haircut was with Jason and he helped me figure out how I liked my hair cut in the past. It looked great and I knew I'd be back! I have been going back for 2 1/2 years now! Both Jon's have also cut my hair quite a few times and they all do a great job. Jon, the owner, even remembered every detail of the story of my move a month after I had told him...why do I bring that last part up? Because it means they listen to their customers and want to make it an experience for them and not just a haircut. read more

Barber did not listen to what i told him. I asked Angelo for 2 inches trim all around, clean it up. He cut probably 4 inches off and left the back unfinished. Then charging me 45 dollars. read more

Last minute interview sent me for a scramble. Needed to look presentable and Jason did that this Sunday morning but with a nice edge. Most reviews of Barber shops or pics represent dudes with John Stamos like hair ( Think Uncle Jessie ). I can't hate that game but I don't have thick hair or hairline to play. With that said, been a long time since I came home and was blown away by a cut. Girlfriend was equally surprised. Given the constraints of my hair, Jason really took his time and really attested to the tradition and art of a barber. I look like and feel like I don't need to hide in a hat. Embarrased to even right a review like that but this is for the amigos who are in my boat. Only complaint really was I missed out on the shop dog. Maybe that will just add to the experience next time, haha. read more

Great hair cut and super great barbers. Really know what they're doing with men's hair. Found my new spot.

I recently went here and got a terrible haircut from Jon. After going home I realized how much he took off one side and how uneven it was. I now have to pay for someone else to fix this. I would not recommend this place for getting a good haircut. After complaining about it he had the nerve to blame it on me and couldn't accept the fact that he messed up. Do not ever go here when it is late and the employees want to go home. They will rush you and not pay enough attention to detail. read more

Cash only. But I actually didn't realize that when I came. But they were super cool. I ran in got my haircut: promised to come back with the cash and got a slick haircut. Will definitely come back in the future. read more

Guy seemed to force small talk and said my hairline was fucking terrible, I should just cut it short. Pretty awkward, don't think I'll be back. The barber didn't know how to blend hair and made me feel rushed, dare I ask for an update before he's telling me the cost because he was finished. Terrible customer service. Check your employees attitudes. Also they cut with you facing ppl waiting which is a 1 ft space making it more awkward. You should be facing the mirrors to give feedback if needed. read more

Rude barbers. I have gone to Irving Park Barbershop many times over the past few years because it's a walk-in in my neighborhood and they give a decent haircut. I had a couple of experiences with a barber being really short and rude while I was in the chair last year and decided I wouldn't come back. For some stupid reason, I decided to go back --- literally because they're one of the few barbershops open on a Sunday. I walked in and it took less than 1 minute for a barber be a jerk to me as I'm putting my name on the board. Seriously? I don't get it. I give a friendly "hello" and people who work here treat you horribly. There are literally a dozen hipster barbershops just like this in a 1-mile radius from this place. Most of them give a better haircut and, guaranteed, NONE of them will be rude to you. Go anywhere else than this place, it's not worth it. read more

Great place! Interesting decor, great vibe. The barbers are true pros. Will be back next time I'm in Chicago.

Stopped off in Chicago on holiday from Scotland and couldn't be happier with the service and haircut, top quality. Big thanks to Jason This place comes highly recommended read more

My dad goes here and loves it! He doesn't have Yelp but assured me this place (and Jon) deserve a 5 star review. And I agree, his hair looks great! Great atmosphere with good jams too. read more

You know when you really want a haircut but you are really bad at calling ahead and you feel like those extra days are just going to drag you down...you shouldn't..just pop in here. No appointments, first come first serve, very little waiting time. I walked in on Monday night around 5:45 and sat right down in the chair. My cut went quick and the stylist (owner I think) was very friendly and focused, even with my subpar direction... ugh shorter..? The end result was fantastic. It's a barber shop thru and thru, no mirrors, no shampoos, just a good cut with a delightful neck shave to top it off. The atmosphere is super vintage-y with retro decorations and nostalgic nick nacks. Oh yeah, it's only $17 bucks, so no more SuperCuts guys. read more

I went here for the first time today to experience a local business with very friendly people and atmosphere. With three chairs I was able to be serviced right away on a walk-in basis. Extremely skillful and efficient. I plan to make this my local place for haircuts. read more

I have been here four times now and every time has been a good experience. If you are tired of walking into a beauty shop and asking for someone who is really good at short haircuts, to hear "we all are" only to get a crappy haircut from someone who had a day of barber training in beauty school...GO HERE! These guys went to Barber School and know how to do a man's haircut. They listen, do exactly what you ask of them, offer suggestions if you like. The environment is awesome as well...from the old time barber chairs, to the fish mounted on the wall, (did I mention beer) to the traditional barbershop feel and convenience (it is walk-in and they do not dawdle). Yeah, do yourself a favor and go somewhere where they know how to cut a man's hair and end with a nice hot lather and straight edge on your neck! This place is brilliant...GO HERE! read more

I used to get my hair cut here back in 2013-15ish. Jon Van is the man. He was at another location before this, and I called up one day to schedule a cut with him. They got pretty snippy when I asked where he had gone so I could find him. Luckily, the internet. Then I left Chicago years ago and have never found his equal. The struggle is real. Not really, but it isn't easy to find a nice shop, great price AND value, and good people as those you will find here. read more

An awesome barbershop w/ some real cool barbers. I get my hair cut at a salon in California, so when I first moved here I was only checking out salons - and the ones I've been to were messing up my hair (not listening to me, cutting it bad, etc). On top of that, they all were way overpriced. I had had enough and decided to turn to Yelp. I decided to try Irving Park Barbershop - my only regret is not finding this place sooner! The barbers here are great at what they do and they're some cool dudes. They actually listen to what you want and tell you if they think something will work or not. They also will actually have a conversation with you (something I did not experience at some of the salons I've visited here). Everyone that comes here leaves looking fresh to death. I've been here a few times and will continue to come here for all my future cuts (shout out to Jon for always doing a great job). Like everyone else has said, it's walk-in, first-come first-served, and cash only. This place can get pretty crowded on a Saturday - another testament to how awesome these guys are. read more

My boyfriend and I were in a hurry and he needed his haircut before we went to dinner. We walked right in and we were immediately greeted. The people in here are so friendly and personable. The only problem is that they only take cash. It's very old school style and they play cute music. The stylists take their time but don't drag on. They also know how to stick to a style that will match a persons face and what they want. I would highly recommend. read more

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Exactly what you want in a barbershop. The cuts are consistent, the price is cheap, the music is good, the conversation is interesting, the dog (Dinosaur) is awesome, and it is owned by an independent/local guy. Even though the shop is relatively new, it has the feel of a place that has been there forever. Normally a place this good would be full of pretentiousness, but not this shop or barber. It is completely relaxed and comfortable. Jon has been my barber for a while now and I have always been happy with the cut and experience. Go once and this will be your guy and your barbershop as long as you are in Chicago. read more

Great spot, no frills. It's nice to go to a barbershop and not getting turned away because you didn't book an appointment 2 weeks in advance... I'm looking at you,over-the-top place on Wilson av. The eclectic decor of the place will have you entertained while you wait, from the vintage signs to the stuffed animals. I'm still trying to figure out how to get a beer there. I see a mini fridge and what appears to be a beer tap, but I'm kinda shy to ask. Maybe it's for regulars. Try and figure out when its NOT busy or you'll be waiting for a while. read more

Got a buzz and beard trim. Hard to mess up the clipper so that went fine. Beard job wasn't as clean as I've gotten at other local places. Won't be returning. read more

The guy that owns the place is (I think) the only barber and does a great job. He's a super nice guy and his dog hangs out in the shop, too. Prices are great- Haircuts for $17, straight razor shaves for $25. I definitely recommend checking it out. One of the better haircuts I've gotten since moving to Chicago and a great price. Important note- it is Cash only. read more

Amazing decor and amazing setting. Got a great haircut and it was only my first time there. Extremely polite and hardworking barbers.

Man oh man, Zac really gave me a nice haircut! Shop is super friendly, everyone is up for a laugh and they genuinely are having a good day. Nice busy atmosphere without being loud. Good neighborhood vibe. read more

This place was a butcher shop. I went in for a haircut, not the commentary. All these guys did was bash the competition and generally talk s$%t throughout the haircut. Not only that but the haircut itself was terrible, it was rushed, and I could tell that they don't pay attention to detail. I definitely won't be back and would not recommend. read more