RIP, Mike, an excellent barber and a good guy. I'll miss our conversations about the Giants.

I had the worst haircut I had in a long time. I hate to leave bad reviews. I would not recommend this guy.

Still great after 30 years! Mike is an expert barber who can do precise scissor cuts with ease. Anyone not satisfied with his work did not give specific instructions. I would ask for confirmation of your instructions and to sit facing the mirror if you want to watch him work. Big SF Giants fan. read more

my husband just got a haircut from Mike earlier today. we're extremely pleased with the cut. Mike is easily the best haircutter in town. he knows his craft well. highly recommend! thanks for making my husband even more handsome, Mike! we appreciate you! read more

Did not listen. Poor haircut. Cut 1/2 my beard off when I asked for 1/2 off the sides only. Had to spend another 1/2 hour at home cleaning everything up when the reason I paid $ was so I didn't have to. Upon further review: without a doubt the worst haircut I have ever received. You are better off cutting it yourself or going anywhere else. read more

Very unhappy with haircut. By the end I just wanted out of chair; I knew situation was hopeless. Shaved head as soon as I got home. I felt that saying the haircut was bad would have Made a bad situation worse. I don't want to go on and on, o my say there are much better places to spend your hard earned money. read more

I received a haircut from MIke today. I walked right in without an appointment and he took care of business in an efficient manner. He performed the haircut in the front of the store, which was nice on a sunny day. It was pleasant speaking with him as well. I can't speak for the negative reviews, but I'm satisfied with the job he did with me. Thanks! read more

If you are looking to a barber who still has the barber pole out in front, Mike's your guy. If you like to talk about sports during any season, Mike's your guy. If you are looking for a stylish hairdresser playing the latest top 40 on his internet radio, Mike wont be your guy. But, if you are in the mood for a traditional barber that feels like small town America, I think you have the right place. read more

My step dad and grandfather have both gone to Mike for years. I admit, some of these posts did have me think twice so I sent a text to my stepdad asking if he still visited Mike. He said of course and I figured I'd give him a shot as my local hair person in Petaluma had discontinued cutting hair. I needed a good barber and knowing there are several in town, I figured I'd give Mike a shot. After taking the step of faith, I am well pleased with the result and do think I will be back frequently. I need a solid haircut for work, not a new style classic fro-hawk but a business style that allows me to do what I do in my industry. I am constantly in the public eye and have to say, Mike knows his stuff. I recommend him to those who want an old school barber who is an avid Giants fan and loves to talk shop. read more

I've been coming to Mike for 10+ years. Always a good cut, plus he's a guy's guy, always sports not the tv. If you want to support local small business Mike's is the place to go. read more

Nice guy, cool shop, bad haircut. For $25 I expect a great cut but it's looks awful. I've had better haircuts in boot camp. Sorry man, step up your game. read more

IF you tell him what you want, he's a great barber! I've been going to him for over five years. I've tried five or more other places that offer hair cuts and he is by far my favorite. I have a few instances where I did not like the cut, BUT it was when I didn't tell him what I wanted. My friends and family that go to him agree- a great guy who gives a nice hair cut for less than $20. read more

Mikes Barber Shop on Grant Avenue in Novato what a really nice guy giving a big hug his way. Steve has been going there for years for haircuts. Steve had a severe stroke on May 25th he has (Aphasia) can not speak correctly. Mike took over completed his haircut and shave and then offered to come out to our house in the future for hair cuts due to wheelchair and convenience if thats not true customer appreciation I do not know what is. read more

Nice guy with great sports gear everywhere. That gets you a star. But when I spend $26 on a haircut and have to go home and buzz cut my hair cause it was sooooo bad I think that's a bad sign. I said keep the top long and short on the side. Realized the guy cut off my widows peak. What the hell is that? What am I supposed to do with that? Sorry to rip you on yelp but people that check this should know. Sorry Mike, I wont be back. Best of luck and no hard feelings. read more

Worst hair cut of my life...I can live with that...that will eventually change. What doesn't change is the rude service and lack of care for a customer. Doesn't like to wipe the cut hair of your face, shirt, shoulders...doesn't show you the back of your head after a cut. Seriously...are you that unhappy as a barber? Sorry to interupt your Giants game...a-hole. Save the $20...or if you want the same cut, ask your 4 year old to do it for you...you get the same result. PS - I signed up to YELP just to write this review thats how bad it was. read more

When I was 15 years old I used to get a crew cut for $1.25 from Shep's barber shop on the east coast. Looking back It was pretty good compared to what Mike did to my hair for $20 bucks. I never liked to do anything stupid but I sure did the day I walked into Mike's Barber Shop. I've lived in CA for 4 years now and have yet to find a decent haircut. My advice is save your money and cut your hair yourself. It'll look better than what this dude will do. I bought some clippers and now have my wife cut my hair. read more

The one star is being generous. Not only was he one of the rudest business owners I have ever experienced, the hair cut was so bad my son wouldn't go out of the house without a hood or a hat for 2 weeks. If you don't like cutting hair or interacting with the public than you probably shouldn't have a business where your supposed to be able to do both. read more

I've been going to Mike for a long time. He always gives me great haircuts and whenever I want to change the style, he knows exactly the look I'm going for. He likes to talk if you want to talk but if you don't feel like talking, then you can just listen to the game he's got on the tv. He's very relaxed and it's easy to tell he's very confident in giving people haircuts they love. And he's a real good guy. When he's not working, he goes to the homeless shelter to cut hair for free. read more

Mike is a solid barber; you tell him what you want and he cuts it to your specs. The place is clean and welcoming.

Flew in from Boise, Id to celebrate Easter with family, was in desperate need for a haircut and found Mike, he did an amazing job and needless to say I would recommend him to anyone in the area who needs a haircut! Very nice man that does great work read more