Love this barbershop so much!! stepping inside is like stepping back in time, with old Deco barber chairs and a cool 40s 50s casual vibe. The gentleman who operates the shop knows what he's doing and my son always gets the haircut he asked for. Professional service with a casual vibe, who could ask for more? read more

Made appointment online. Called to verify. Went in and he had no reservation at all. He asked if I had a confirmation. I said I didn't receive any confirmation after I made it online and that was it. read more

Everything you need, nothing you don't at a great price. Nick is efficient, fast and reasonable.

First time going back to an actual barber shop in over 20 years, and this was probably the best haircut I've had in over 20 years. Nick is very detailed and meticulous which I very much appreciate. Yes, the building and equipment is old and a bit beat up, but this also reminded me (in a good way) of the barber shops that my parents took me to when I was a kid. Don't let the cover of the book dissuade you. If you're a guy looking for a solid haircut, this is the place. read more

I booked an appointment with Nick, I was lucky to get a same day slot during lunch time. Nick is a gentle, kind barber who has been cutting hair for over a decade. I showed him the picture of the kind of haircut I wanted, and he did a great job of achieving that. We had an easy conversation the whole time. Nick is now my go to barber! read more

I've been going here regularly for the last 2-3 years and can definitely say this place is a hidden gem for dudes looking for a good barber. The prices are low, Nick the barber is a cool guy, there's never a long wait. Appts are mandatory, and he runs a tight ship. I'd recommend this place for any guy in town. read more

Solid Barber. This is the only place in Memphis I will get my hair cut from now on. Guy even had the best Christmas movies playing!

Good haircut at a good price. The place and the chairs are old. He does use a hairdryer to gather the hair in the floor as someone else noted. Bothered that reviewer but didn't hurt my feelings. Hard to find a good barber and I'll probably be back as all I need is a quick haircut and I'm dam near bald. read more

I left with a great haircut. Barber is quiet but meticulous in his styling. Must have appointment. Cost was excellent.

First, ignore the reviews before 2020. The barber has changed. The current barber, Nick, is young and the best barber I have had. Yes, he takes customers by appointment only. Big deal. How else is a single person supposed to manage the flow of customers and respect their time? I prefer this because I know I will be in the chair very soon after. He is meticulous. He has adapted both to my wavy hair and preferences. If the customer shows an interest in talking, he seems to be happy to join in. I am not a talker, and he leaves me to my thoughts. If you want a true barber, give him a try. read more

Great haircut from Nick. Meticulous and does an excellent job for a great price when many barber shops are charging over 50 bucks these days and Nick here does a better job. One of the best cuts I've gotten in a long time and will gladly come back the next time I am in town. Must schedule online though and not walk in. It's a one man show in there and you have to respect that. read more

Great place for a good old fashioned haircut! Have had Nick cut hair the last two times...he does a great job!

Not only is an appointment required, the barber is almost rude about it. Not nice. This ain't brain surgery, it's a darn haircut. A little kindness and understanding would go a long way. Sports Clips down the street was nice, polite and did a great job. read more

DO NOT GO TO MID CITY BARBER SHOP! I got a great haircut in LA, and they straight razor ed a part in, which is basically a 2 millimeter wide line where your hair is parted to give part a clean look and make it lay better. I even explained to him I had just had a haircut a week ago, and all I needed him to do was touch up the stubble in the part, so there's no reason. Whatsoever for what he did. All he needed to do was trim the obvious 2 mm line in between all the hairs that were 1"-4" long. He intentionally did his own thing. And to make it even worse, even if I did want a huge stripe down my head like I belong naked and in a jungle, he still didn't even shave it all, it's patchy as can be. Picture on top is what I had when I walked in, picture on bottom is what he did. Picture is uploaded, top is what I went in with, bottom is after he butchered it changing it into an inch wide line read more

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I did NOT have a positive experience at this establishment. When I first arrived it was unclear where I should go as no one greeted me. I eventually just sat down in a chair and an older gentleman came up to me and asked me what I wanted and I told him I wanted to shave my head and this is my first time doing so so I have no idea what the proper protocol is for doing so. He proceeded to use the electric shaver but was very shaky in his hands and was clearly not cutting all the hairs. It was also very painful as he was pulling them out. He then went on to use a straight blade as well as a razor to shave my head. He nicked me and I started BLEEDING which is very scary and he also left many patches of hair so I look like a HOT MESS. I'm sorry but this is just unacceptable. Also the place was very dirty. There was hair on the Cape that he put across my body so when he took it off there was hair all over my clothes from other patrons. GROSS! Overall this place is not worth a cheap haircut. Is very dirty and they do not do a good job. I'll never be going back this place again as they cut me when shaving my head and don't even bother to address the issue. Horrible service overall. If I could give this place a zero stars I would. read more

I love this place! There have been a number of changes - there's only one barber (Nick) and he's awesome. Great dude, great haircuts. They only take appointments, no walk ins. Definitely worth your business. read more

I've been coming to Nick for years. He's a cool dude and is skilled with cutting hair. He's been a one man shop for about 2 years now after the older barbers (who were mentioned in earlier reviews) retired. I advise making an appointment since he's so busy but it's not hard to find a time available. Nick has even stayed late to make sure my hair was looking good before the weekend started. 11/10. read more

8 minutes ago My mother is the care taker for my grandfather who has Alzheimer's. This morning she had trouble getting him out the door BECAUSE HE HAS ALZHEIMERS!! My grandfather has been a patron of this barber shop for at least ten years and his barber knows HE HAS ALZHIEMERS!!!! Well he was about 5 minutes late for his appointment today and they refused to see him after they drove all the way up there. That's fine I suppose. The real problem is that the barber was inexcusably rude about it. Congratulations mid city barber you lost a regular customer today. Shame on you. I certainly hope this barber is never in a position where they are responsible for someone else's care, apparently he doesn't have empathy for others. read more

This was one of the worst experiences that I have encountered in a barber shop. I was started down without anyone speaking to me. So to break the ice I asked if walk ins were available. Upon waiting for the response. The barber asked what exactly I wanted done. Granted this was a white guy and he probably didn't know exactly how to cut my hair. I told him a fade and his response was "I don't think I'm going to satisfy what you want." Extremely shocked!!! Thanked him and walked out. I would not recommend this shop of my 1.5 min of being in there. read more

5 stars for a classic barber shop. My 86 year old Dad is very picky about his flattop. These guys are not only old school, but they are old like him, and know how to do it right. And very affordable. A vanishing bit of Americana. Traditional styles you'll have better luck with I am sure. read more

My go-to place for a haircut. The owner-operator Nick does a great job. He has a lot of attention to detail. I like the hot shaving cream and straight razor shave on the back of my neck- you won't get that at supercuts. And the price is very fair. read more

Tried out mid-city since it's just down the road. What others have said is true. Got the actual worst haircut i've ever had. Even worse then when your mother used to give you that crooked bowl cut in elementary school. Had to buzz my head when I got home to avoid spending more to fix and still look like an idiot. Do yourself a favor and just avoid. read more

Terrible! Took my son. Butchered his hair. No regard that he had patches all over his head. Uneven. He was covered in hair. I couldn't believe it. read more

A great old fashioned barber shop. A haircut and a shave all together for under $20 is one of the best values anywhere.

This is a GREAT place. Been using these guys for years. They only charge $9.00 and you get all the treatment you need AND a damn good cut. Not sure who posted that bad experience but I know tons of people who use these guys repeatedly and have never been unhappy with what the results. Throw in a tip and you're only out $15.00 and that will include cut, shave, hot lather, hot towels-the works. Great conversation too if you enjoy kicking back and talking "oldies". Perfect barber shop magazines: Field and Stream, Popular Mechanics, the daily paper...nice old, heavy, metal chairs that are still very comfortable. Don't expect a fancy "do" or any snobbish attitudes. These guys are the real deal and a dieing breed. Too bad they're all beyond retirement age because this gem won't last forever. read more

I went for a face shave only and was disappointed. The barber used a safety razor, took less than 5 minutes, and wiped my face with a towel COVERED with hair. Good news? I only wasted $8. It was actually gross. read more

Great barbershop, but it is a barbershop. Classic clipper cuts. Great skill. Precision cuts finished with a hot lather neck shave. I've never been disappointed. read more

Shop was dirty, hair covered the floor, and one barber took his blow dryer and blew the hair around their chairs out into the middle of the shop. Disgusting! Wish I had left then had the younger barber he asked me how I wanted my hair cut told him to take off a little. I ended up with a hair cut you get when joining the military. If that's the type hair cut you want I recommend them, also you may want to bring your own cleaning supplies. read more

Simply the best old fashioned barber shop I have ever been to. Between the three old gents they have over 100 years barbering experience. For a simple haircut and a hot lather shave look nowhere else. Also, definitely not $$$$ expensive. A haircut and a shave can be had for less that $20 read more