They're slightly more expensive than Supercuts, but the quality is about the same. If you're a guy, they may provide you with the additional, old-fashioned bonus of shaving your neck with a straight razor, which I'll have to admit was kind of nifty. Unfortunately, as of today, this shop will no longer be getting my business. Why? Well, today, I strolled into the shop around 4:30, (well in advance of their posted closing time of 5pm) and the woman working there told me that they did not accept new customers after 4:45. As I began to point out that it was only 4:30, the woman abruptly cut me off and stated simply that they were closed for the day. In my experience, when a business posts a sign that says they are open until a certain time, they will accept new customers up until that time. If this shop really closes at 4:30, they need to change their signage to reflect that fact, and if by chance they forget to shut their doors and change their "Open" sign to "Closed" when they no longer want new customers, they should at least be courteous enough to honor the requests of an unsuspecting customer who happens to wander in. And there's never any reason to respond to a customer's honest inquiries by snapping at them. So, given that this shop offers no real value-added over the likes of the big chains, and given that they don't seem to hold their customers in high regard, I see no reason to go back. I'll be moving on to somewhere else. read more

Got a buzz cut. Only $12!!! but the buzz cut was not even. At least is only a buzz cut and the hair will grow out. I don't think people will notice but I do when I look in the mirror. read more

Good combo of quality, price and cleanliness. Tried the cheapo shop near the Harvard T, the one in the MIT food court. This is the best of the bunch. read more

I usually come here when I have time but sometimes I'm in a rush and go to Johns in Central. Today, I was in a rush and went to johns. I'm 95% I have either ringworm or the worst case of razor burn I've ever seen. Regardless, it's Kendall Barbers from here on out!! read more

I've been going to Kendall Barbers for a long time - probably over 15 years. Lisa has been my regular although I've had cuts by the other barbers when she wasn't available and they all do an excellent job. But I always choose Lisa because she consistently knows how I like my hair and does a great job. I was turned onto her by 2 friends that worked nearby at the time... and I should point out that I live 15-20 minutes away. But the quality and consistent haircuts make the distance trivial. The conversation is always great (Lisa seems to know about every restaurant, movie, etc), and the price is right. Very few barbershops have a lather heating machine and shave the back of your neck with a straight razor and it's really too bad, as it's a great way to top off a haircut - and I'm really glad that they use one there. My only possible complaint is that they aren't open on weekends, but that's hardly a complaint and I don't mind working around their schedule. Sometimes I look in the mirror and have to convince myself that I'm due for a cut just because I miss catching up with Lisa. read more

Great barber shop, great guys. The rapport these guys have with each other (and customers) more than make the experience worth it. Best part is they really know how to cut well. Got the best haircut I've ever gotten, and barely had to describe what I wanted. Bring cash, though, and not just to pay for the cut. Don't bring TOO much, because you'll want to tip as much of the cash as you have on hand. read more

Great cut, and it was cheap too. Warm neck shave was cool. I'd take that over the phony 30 second scalp massage you get at a salon that the shampooer thinks you'll be impressed with. Just wish the hours were better. I only made it in because I had the day off from work. 9-5 is nearly impossible for a huge chunk of the population. But I guess they get away with it because of the MIT students that have such varied schedules. read more

I've been coming here for the past four years to get my hair cut and I have always had a great experience regardless of which barber I get. They are also very conveniently located if you go to MIT. The prices are very slightly expensive, but I would expect that for a small barber shop like this. Also, I think the quality of the haircuts is absolutely worth the money. In my opinion, picking a barber is about feeling comfortable and satisfied with the results, and I've always felt both are true here. read more

Went back before the holidays for a much needed haircut. Service was just as good as I remember it and they even remembered who I was after not being there for a year (I started buzzing my own hair over the summer). If I start going for regular haircuts again - this is my place without a doubt. read more

Got a haircut from George. No wait, very nice and took time to get my hair right. Very happy with the cut, will definitely be back.

Just got a great haircut here. Short hair is only $17- I've paid twice as much for a cut half as good. The guy took his time, did the whole straight razor shave of the back of the neck, it was great. read more

Stay away from this place! Omg, I was scared from the moment the barber started using the clippers. If you like the excitement of not knowing how your hair will look at the end, then this is your place. If you like the idea of being a training ground for your barber, then this is your place. If you want to pay for one haircut and then pay for another haircut to fix the first haircut only 30 minutes later, then this is your place. Otherwise, this is not your place. read more

without a doubt the worst haircut I've ever had (in half a decade and over three continents!). Maybe the good posters had a different barber than I had, but without a word of a lie, my 11 year old daughter would've done a better job. Above one ear is 1/4" long while the other side is at least 3/4"; there are whole clumps of hair missing like a blind person with a shaver got loose on it. As kids we'd joke about having had an argument with a lawn mower, but this was no joke. I need to wait weeks now for it to grow long enough to get someone to fix it. read more

I'm torn about Kendall Barbers as to whether they are good or bad. Let me start by saying that for the last 10 years, wherever I have gone, I always get the same haircut... or that is to say, I always _ask_ for the same haircut. I'm pretty explicit about what I want and there isn't that much room for interpretation. My first visit to Kendall, I got the younger guy for my haircut and he pretty much gave me exactly what I asked for... i.e. I was very satisfied with the cut. On my second visit I got a haircut from Lisa and it was also a good cut... no complaints. However, I've been back there 4 times since, each time with the younger guy, and I've been very unhappy with the results. My hair always ends up too short and he doesn't seem to listen to me about the shape I want... my hair is very wavy so it will poof out if left too long in some areas. I'm at the point now where I'm going to give them one more chance and if I'm not happy with the results, I'll pull the plug and try somewhere else. read more

I had my second haircut here today. I have tried barbers and hair stylists all over Cambridge and Somerville, and I have to say that this place is great. I work in the area, so it is perfect for a lunch time hair cut. I do not know the name of the barber that I had, but he usually mans the left most chair. Not too much conversation, but he spends a lot of time doing it right. Not a rush job at all. read more

The guys are great. They know how to cut, and more importantly they work extremely hard to make sure you have a good cut and experience. I highly recommend them. read more

Nope, never again. They can't even do simple buzzcut. My sideburns are not equal. They cut my ponytail mistakenly with the machine because I think they are not well-trained barbers. I think 5 stars are fake, I believed so you shouldn't. read more

Went there today for the first time. A woman cut my hair and it was an atrocity. She was very impatient and kind of rude. She carried herself like I was graced to take up her time in the day and worst of all she gave me a disaster of a haircut. The other guys might be good, but just b/c the manager hired her this place gets a bad rating. read more

Not sure how this place got so many good reviews. I went in for a simple buzzcut: #5 on top and #4 on the sides and a little long in the front. The barber started with what I believe was a #2 guard size and by the time I noticed he had already removed half my hair. Then he tried leaving this idiotic tuft of hair in the front that didn't blend into anything. I asked for him to just use whatever guard size all-over since he already screwed it up. I left with a #2 all-around and it wasn't even evenly cut and I had to fix it at home. Moreover the razor he used for shaving the neck was dull and did more tearing of hair than cutting. Not the worst haircut I've ever received, but definitely top 5. Do not waste your money here. read more

This is a great barber shop. Nice location, great prices, good service, not snobby, and not a scary dive like most "barber shops" in the Boston metro area yuck! I went early Monday morning before work and only had to wait about 5-10 minutes. I can see why some people would not like the girl barber because she is somewhat of a talker, but I saw the guy/owner and he really did a great job. I don't have much on top but like to get a professional clean up now and then. Just cause I don't have a full head of hair doesn't mean I enjoy a barber treating me like his break and missing areas or not paying attention (I'm looking at you John's Barber Shop in Central square! :oP). George did a great job and gave me a very cheap price since all he needed to do was use a shaver, but he took his time and made sure to get everything nice and tight. Thank you! read more

Ok, well I discovered this place a week ago by walking by it and decided to go in today around lunch time. I walked in and two of the three chairs were full. The third chair had no barber so I was next in line. A 5 minute wait later an older gentlemen walked in and set-up in the third barber chair and motioned me over. I took the seat and he asked me how I combed my hair and whether I wanted it short. He even told me hair grows about 1 inch a month. I opted for a clean-up-meaning not too short and a return in maybe 3 weeks. Well, the guy and I started talking as he cut and I discovered he was the owner Dave and the shop has been there since the 1930's I think he said!! His father started it. Dave was very polite, professional and cut my hair perfectly. By this is mean the length was perfect--not to short but a good clean cut. Dave and the other barbers use a small vaccum after the cut to catch all your hair from your head and clothes. And the neck shave with warm lather is superb. So, I highly recommend the shop and if possible find Dave in chair three -away from the window. He usually comes in about noon he said. Shop is open 9-5 M-F. As for the other barbers, one M, one F, I can't say personally but BOTH of their customers looked good when they left and were pleased!! So, i give 5 stars, and I don't do that often! Brian Cost 20--then gave a 5 tip! Haircut-perfect Wait time- no more than ten minutes Easy of commute- on the red line in Kendall SQ near the Post Office and Fidelity Office Shop itself--Clean, bright, newspapers and even had an umbrella holder! read more

After getting a job in the area about a year and a half ago, I have looked no further for a good cut. It is consistant, priced right and friendly. Even when there is a rush of customers I know I am going to get a quality haircut. Lisa is who I look for when I go, but you will not go wrong with anyone here. read more

This is one of the most useless barber shops around. I got a haircut yesterday which was basically a major screwup. The work was shoddy as it could be (eg uneven hair over my ears) I have to now go to another barber to fix this haircut. I am a student at one of the nearby colleges in Cambridge and i would advice everyone to stay away from them read more

I used to get my haircut there because it's close to my work. They do a solid job, everyone who works there is nice and polite without forcing awkward conversation if you're not into it. The only demerit is it's kind of expensive for a simple guy's haircut. I don't really do much with my hair, so $17 is a little pricey for me. I started just having my wife do it instead, and honestly, she does as good a job. That's more a statement on my hair than these guys though, it's a great little barber shop, and the razor shave on the back of the neck is pretty awesome. read more

I've been coming here for about 6mo after searching all over Boston for a decent barber. I have very thick and curly hair and sometimes people have trouble cutting my hair, but that doesn't seem to be an issue for George. I've only ever gotten my hair cut by George - he always does a great job. Based on other reviews it seems like everyone here knows what they're doing. It is a very reasonable price (which is a bonus!) and you even get the old style barbershop feel when they pull out the straight razor to clean up the edges. I can't recommend it enough. read more

Found this place on Google maps then checked Yelp for reviews. Wait wasn't too bad on a Friday afternoon. The guy gave me the cut I asked for (nothing fancy) and the shave was a nice touch. It's been 3 weeks since my visit and it's growing out evenly. The location is perfect for me so I'll be back. After years of going to 'salons' I'd actually forgotten that all true barber shops are walk-in. Actually more convenient if you live or work close by! read more

Best barber shop in the area. Expect 20 dollars with tip. I believe it's 17 for a normal cut (shorter male hair, no beard trimming), plus 3 for tip. They do a good job, very friendly guys. read more

Best first time clipper cut I've had since I paid 3x that amount when I got my long hair chopped. Once I made it clear that I really-o truly-o wanted a man's haircut and didn't want the bells and whistles of a woman's cut, it was a dream. Thanks, Kendall Barbers! read more

I got a layered all scissors cut for $20. Much nicer job than a typical super-cuts type of establishment. Stylists were friendly and easy to talk to. read more

George needs to clean up his mouth. If I wanted to feel like I was at a strip club or a frat party then I would go to one.

Can't believe this place has any positive reviews. Came here and explicitly told the barber i was growing my hair long and had been for half a year, and that i just wanted the back trimmed up a little so the rest could catch up. He decides to basically chop it all around and leave it long on top. It looks like a child randomly snipped my hair. It's choppy, weirdly thick in the back, and at the most awkward length possible. If i knew it was going to be so difficult, i would have just let it grow out without cleaning up the back. $30 bucks down the drain. Avoid this place! read more

Stumbled in there years ago and have not stopped getting my haircut from Lisa. Great attention to detail and always has a smile. Strongly suggest Lisa or anyone available if you don't want to wait. read more

Under no circumstances should you ever let Mark go anywhere near your hair. Have gone here in the past and received good haircuts from the other barbers, but Mark gave me by far the worst haircut of my life. The haircut was uneven and extremely sloppy. read more

I stumbled across this place when I lived in Cambridge and it's so great that now I still go there even though I've moved. The barbers are professional, friendly and do a great job. All 3 Barbers are the best in the city. This isn't your father's barber shop but a modern, smart professional shop. It's always immaculately clean and peaceful. My personal barber is Lisa. She started cutting my hair about 10 years ago, and I wouldn't let anyone else touch my hair. I was so impressed with that first haircut 10 years ago and over 150 haircuts later, every single one has been at the same excellent level. I can tell that a lot of her clients look forward to talking to her as much as they look forward to their top rate haircuts. It's really nice to go to a barber where you can just relax and trust the professional to do her job, and that's how it is at Kendall Barbers. It's the kind of barbershop where they remember many customers and their haircuts and where you actutally look forward to your haircut. Over the years, I have seen hundreds of men get haircuts and everybody leaves here satisfied. More than once, I have heard a newbie gush, "Wow, I will never let anyone else cut my hair again!" read more