Stopped in after a bunch of people recommended coming here. Wasn't busy(when I walked in) which made for an easier chance to get a chair. Got my head shaved and my beard lined up. Since I have let my hair grow out for a bit longer than normal, the girl taking care of me had to use a trimmer to take some of the hair down. Which, was a good touch. Then, she took her time shaving my head. It was a pretty legit shave. I was dozing in and out with how relaxed I was. Talked tattoos, which, is always good. Then, I got my beard lined up. All in all, it was a very good experience. However, even after getting in the barber chair the proper way...I ended up stepping on the foot rest. I got chided. Besides not paying attention at the end and stepping off the rest, place was definitely a good spot. Oh, and, by the time I was leaving the shop definitely had a good few customers in it. read more

Barber Nick really takes his time and knows his stuff! Perfection every time. He was trained by top professionals in Los Angeles, and it really shows, his cuts and techniques are on point! read more

Visiting family and found this place through Yelp. It did not disappoint. Cash only, but ATM on site. Lots of Chicago sports vibe inside, and an old school Barber shop experience. Good guys. read more

Great place I have been going here with my son and our barber Jaime is amazing. The owner Louie also a great guy.

First time customer today at LBS. To be brief, it was nothing short of excellent. Bring cash, and if you don't mind spending a few extra bucks, then this is your place. My hair was awful, now...100x better. Had to wait a while, but that's ok. It was worth the wait. I'll most certainly be back. -KB read more

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I've been here before on occasions and service is good, but today I brought my kid for a haircut, Louie cut his hair. When he was done he pissed and moan that my kid had very thick hair and It was a lot, so he said "it's going to be $40" that's a $10 upcharge, wait so my hair is thin how about I get a discount??? What an a$$hat. Never going back. read more

Before we could even walk into the place a man who seemed to work there who was outside said oh parking is in the back. I was getting ready to move my car. Then he walked up and said ma'am is he getting a line up we don't do that here. I said he's just getting his hair trimmed back into a Mohawk, my sons 3 years old, he said yeah sorry. I just said ok and get on my way. You're a barber shop ..., how don't you do a Mohawk when it's displayed on your reviews ? This JUST happened by the way read more

Top notch service, clean, and consistent. I drive from the city to Joliet every 2 weeks and love everything about Louie's. The attention to detail is on point. They do it the right way, every single time. read more

Yelp and door sign both say this business is open until 5:30. I showed up at 5pm, the lights were off and a Closed sign was up.

I've been going to Louie's for several years and I will keep going back! Louie is top notch and provides great haircuts! There are no appointments so at times there is a wait, but it's always well worth the wait! Thanks for providing great service Louie! read more

Stopped in for a trim and Louis was ready to cut my hair. I got a flat top and I got shaved neck and it was tight. Great atmosphere. Love the gun mags. Cuts a good head of hair. read more

Great place for a cut! Friendly atmosphere, she remembers her clients and already knows what to do with my son. Friendly and honest environment. Prices are reasonable, read more

I take care of people for a living which means that I give my time and attention to other people with the intention of making them better. I try to make a connection with them during that time. Louie took his time to get my hair and beard looking great. To me this type of experience is the equivalent of going out and getting a massage. I say this because like a massage someone is intentionally spending time in an attentive way to make you feel better. The place smells great and so did I when I left. Some might say going here is a luxury, but everyone deserves a good experience, whether that's on the exam table, the dentist's chair or the barber's chair. It's worth it. read more

Just moved to the area and needed a barber. Louie has been nothing, but friendly every time I go. I've been fairly lucky with having to wait less than 20-30 mins for a walk in shop, but the place does pack up fast! Love the atmosphere, music, & whole vibe of the spot. I've only had Louie cut my hair, but he does an amazing job. He really takes his time and makes sure everything comes out just the way you wanted. 10/10 will return again. read more

Worth the wait, and fantastic old school barbershop. Best haircut I've had in over 20 years. Beard trim was nice perk. Josie was great, knew exactly what I was looking for. I'll definitely be a repeat client... read more

First time going to an actual barber and I cannot believe that I waited this long (I'm 50). What a difference compared to going to a great clips type place. Louie was fantastic. I told him what I usually get done (I'm really thin up top so I usually just sheer it down and trim the beard). He took a look and made some recommendations and I told him to just do what he thought was best. I am so glad that I did. Great place and great atmosphere. Everyone was friendly. read more

I stepped in here late morning on a Wednesday. Two chairs open and ready to go. I was greeted and seated promptly by Candace (sp?). Typical questions that any barber would ask. I told her it was my first time in, and she seemed very pleased with that. They were playing good music (classic rock) which created a nice atmosphere. The decor is mostly Joliet and Chicago centric, though I didn't have the feeling I was in a sports-centric place like some chain competitors, and I thought it was cool that they had a lot of local knowledge in the room there. I mean, a Frank Lloyd Wright book was on the coffee table in the waiting area. Old-school comfortable barber chairs, like you don't find in today's salons. One nice thing about this particular barber was she didn't move the chair at all while I was on it. I'm not sure if it was on purpose or not, but I noticed it. Way more comfortable than some of the people that seem to whip you around on those things. She also didn't invade my "space" like most seem to do. You get the neck shave at the end with a hot towel, which is also a rarity these days and a nice touch. It was $23, which may be a little higher than some in the area for a men's cut. I feel like I got my money's worth here. It's one of the best cuts I've gotten in a long time, for sure in this town. read more

I've been going to Louie for haircuts since before he had his own shop. I keep going back because he gives an excellent classic cut. He takes his time to do it right, and he does it the way I remember barbers doing it when I was young. The high end cut gets your eyebrows trimmed, neck lathered and shaved and always feels great. I cannot recommend this shop enough. read more

My husband also not a Yelper, but I told him he needs a legitimate haircut. He goes to Sportclips or similar and it just isn't cutting it (pun intended). We live close to Louie's and the reviews were good so I sent him on Saturday and he came home with a great haircut. I'm guessing it was Megan as he said it was a girl and her name is the only one I saw. A bit of a wait, but timing is everything. He would definitely go back. I can tell he is pleased, too. read more

I've been driving by this place for a long time and never really gave it much thought until I found it here on yelp. It's actually a house and the barbershop is on the lower level. Lots of really cool posters and signs on the wall of the barbershop. There are two barbers, Louie and Megan. They are Strictly a walk in shop - no appts. So if you walk in and there's a few people in front of you, you may be waiting a little while. Louie cut my hair and he was really great. Super friendly and personable. He took the time to ask me how I wanted my haircut and offered me suggestions as well. He really took his time and paid close attention to detail when he was cutting my hair. Well worth the $21 he charges for a haircut. Just make sure you leave yourself enough time in case there is a wait. They take their last haircut 1/2 before they close. So if you want a quality haircut and a bit of an old school barber shop feel, this is the place! read more

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Went here because of the good reviews. Big mistake! Terrible parking but could have been worth it for a good haircut! She hacked up my hair badly! Will not be back! If you want a great haircut, go to Hair Center by Jameson's restaurant on Black Road! Ask for Joe! read more

Nice clean barbershop with good service. I asked for a bald fade and the cut was good but the fade wasn't the best I've ever had. While still a good hair cut it just wasn't the best I've ever had which is why I gave it 4 stars. Overall I would recommend though. read more

Louie is a professional who takes his time to give his customers exactly what they want. He will trim your beard/goatee/mustache. There will be a wait from time to time, but it's worth it. I'd rather go to a shop with a wait, then be the only customer. I won't go anywhere else. read more

This place is exactly what I was looking for! Great atmosphere, relaxed. Good people and a great haircut and beard trim. I will definitely be back when it's time for another trim! read more

Came for a Beard Trim on a Friday at 5:05 from Plainfield 10 miles away, but Louie was very unfriendly and said that that one has to be in the shop by 5:00 or he won't take you even though the chair was empty; I think he just wanted to get out of there on Friday. Won't go back! read more

Good price, good haircut and what I expected. Nice shop in Joliet with a classic feel. I'll be returning.

By far the best barber in Joliet. I found Louie's on Yelp and I'm glad I did. I've been looking for a new barber and I think I found him.

Ok.....hands down an excellent barber, came all the way from NY to experience getting a cut from one of the best in all my many years of traveling and haircuts. Kudos keep doing what you do, and I will be back!!!!!!!!!!! read more

My husband stopped in this morning for a haircut an a beard trim. He had probably the best haircut (and only professional beard trim) of his entire life. Cheriann did an AMAZING JOB!! She was very meticulous, detailed and took her time! It was worth the wait for an amazing experience! Support small business and get haircut at Louie's barbershop!! read more

I have been going to Louie for a very long time... So long in fact that I can't even remember who I used to go to. Recently, I moved to San Francisco and when I return home I still make sure to go get a great haircut at Louie's. In my opinion, he is the best barber in the United States. read more

Long waits, even on a Saturday. Only one barber, but all other shops close early on Saturday's. Not much better here, closing at 2pm. However you can wait in line an hour to have them say "we're closing" can't take you. Would have been nice to know before waiting an hour. read more

This is the best shop I have ever been to. Louie is an awesome dude who loves what he does. He has been a barber for 16 years and it definitely shows. The best quality haircut and trim at an awesome price. He also offers American crew and suavicito products, which are also awesome. Great shop, great atmosphere, and a friendly lazy dog to keep you company while you wait. read more

Today was the first time at this barber shop and was very very pleased with the attention to detail and knowledge Louie had. It's been a while since I had a haircut this good!!! I asked for a low skin fade, hard part, and trim on top. He nailed the low skin fade and even trimmed my bushy eyebrows (first time in my life someone has done that). His store is clean, has the same great hair products I found in California. Got the hot cream and straight blade at the end with a warm towel. Highly recommend and will be coming back. It is worth the wait and price for the high quality cut that I got. Also this is my first time "YELPING" but I was so impressed I had to give him a review because he deserves the business. 5 stars! read more

This guy is great! He takes time getting to know you, does a great job and takes his time on your hair. The shop has a great old school vibe to it. The only reason I didn't give it 5 Stars is because the building doesn't have good parking; you have to park in the back in an alley way. Don't let that keep you from giving this guy business though! If he got a better spot or a little parking lot, it would be a 5 Star place for sure. Give him a shot. read more

My wife took my 2 boys here about a year and a half ago...I didn't even know it existed and I live only about 4 blocks away. Since then we haven't been anywhere else. Excellent hair cuts by people who take pride in their work. The waits can be long, but totally worth it. read more

Attention, dudes! You wanna look fly? You wanna be flossin? You want super sweet honeys all up in yo direction axing you for red bull vodkas when you hustlin' hard down at the boats? Then dude, you need to get it DONE at Louie's, Son. Louie clipped me up super tight for prom night, had me looking straight dope like Ben Affleck and thangs... girls was all be crawlin' on me, asking me, "Whatchu gonna do when you graduate?" and I be's all, "I don't know, chase dat paper, fo sure..." and it's all cuz Louie hooked me up straight dope flexin' with that pimp-action playa package. You don't even know, son! I see wankstaz all the time tryin' ta flex, pretended they straight clean when they know they headz be lookin' like that monk Tim Tebow. But dat only cuz they ain't gettin' that classy cut by King Louie. Homeboy hook you up fresh with that straight razor, straight scientist, yo! All I know, you got a date, you got an interview, you going to see mom for the first time in a long time, then let Louie take care of you. Ain't never be scrubbin, but always straight bumpin'!!!!! Prom Nite, fools... Prom Nite... read more