This is my favorite barbershop--a classic man's barbershop, no frills, no disco music, just a wonderful Wild West mural on the wall, painted sometime in the 1960s. In fact, it is like stepping into a barbershop of the 1960s. Master barber Tony doesn't talk much but gives you a clean-cut professional look in fifteen minutes flat. No nonsense in this place, and the prices are very reasonable. I love this barbershop and wouldn't think of going anywhere else. Lately, some new style barbershops have sprung up in Metuchen, serviced by scary bear-like men in beards and tattoos and charging an arm and a leg--avoid at all costs! Come to Pete's. You won't regret it. Five stars all the way! read more

Got an excellent haircut from Tony and it only took 5 minutes! He knew I had a busy day so he took care of it quickly and I could not be happier. If you need a great cut go to Tony. read more

Perfect for men over 40. It's a very old school place. Old fashioned character behind the scissors. Service was excellent. Can't beat the price. The haircut was exactly what I wanted. Definitely be back from now on read more

Getting a haircut here is never a bad experience whether it's for style, price or just plain local conversation. I've been going here for at least two years and the only reason I didn't give this classic barbershop five stars is that it's not what you call a luxury salon but that's not what I CV ome here for. read more

I've have got my hair cut here about 4 times now and it seems like every time I'm in there he's trying to rush and get me out of there, even though there is no one else waiting. Last time I swear I was in the seat for less than five minutes and he's rushing me out the door. I'm talking about the short balding guy that runs the place. One of the reason I was coming here is he was cheaper than main street barbers. My haircuts have been ok but nothing stellar. I'm looking at other options now. read more

I've been going to Pete's for decades and I only had a bad experience once, like the 3rd time I went after having moved to Metuchen, with a guy that no longer works there. Tony fixed it and he's been great since. More than once, he was heading out for lunch and turned around when he saw me. Usually takes about ten minutes, so I've never felt "rushed". Still very reasonably priced for a non-factory-chain establishment. I live 40 miles away now but I still go back there. No, it's not a spa, but they get 5 stars for the consistent good service over many years. read more

My haircut lasted maybe three minutes. I walked in about 30 minutes to closing time (my first problem). I proceeded to inarticulately describe what I wanted--something shorter than it is now, and clean up the sides and the back, with hand gestures--but he had already started cutting before I reached the end of the sentence. At least it seems that way in my memory. Anyway the haircut looked fine, in much the same way that a caricature looks remarkably similar to its inspiration despite a three minute drawing time. It was...the essence of an OK haircut. Is it too much trouble to ask "how is this length?" I guess it is, if you want that three minute turn time. read more

I have to agree with the previous reviewer about this place. Although it was the quickest haircut I ever had, it was uneven and the barber didn't seem to care. In terms of price it was ok but I have had better for cheaper. The business needs to focus on quality not speed. read more

Tony does a great job cutting both my hair and my sons hair. He is 21 so he is pretty particular. Always quick, but great to just talk about things going on in town and in life. This is what a barber shop should be. read more

Popped in for a pretty easy haircut. Fade and a little off the top. Took all of 5 minutes and was a complete disaster. Haven't taken my hat off for a week, uneven and just a mess. Have heard Tony is a 5/5 perfect with a haircut. Unless you are using him stay away, but if you want an old school cut go to Jack. I messed up and didn't and my diced up haircut is proof. Would rather my ex GF cut my hair then come back here read more

Pete's Barber Shop is a classic neighborhood barber shop specializing in great reasonably-priced haircuts, a friendly atmosphere, and lively chatter among staff and customers. If you're looking for a place with a community feel, stop in to get a haircut with Tony (like I've done for the last 20+ years) or any of the amiable members of his clipping team! read more

fat guy waiting around to dice up your head. My labor day weekend ruined staying in til December when my hair grows back

I've been going here for many years. Tony is the proprietor now and he does a good job as far as men's haircuts go. BUT the guy to get is Jack who is relatively new to the shop. An older gentleman, he is hands down the best barber I have ever been to. I've had women stylists cut my hair in the past and they have been great but I haven't found a good one recently. Jack isn't always there - usually Tues, Fri and Sat but the word is out so it's probably best to make an appointment with him. read more

The last 2 comments are very accurate. I have been to this barber shop a few times as I am often in a rush and not looking for anything special. Just a regular hair cut. He is very fast and the hair cut is normally quite short. I felt like I was in the army where they buzz your hair in 60 sec, like a sheep! lol !. it get's the job done but if you are looking for a place where they take some time and ask you want you would like etc... don't go here. read more

I had a similar problem last night. I was seated right away in the first barber's chair right behind the cash register. I had very - that's HAD - very long hair almost completely covering my ears. I told the barber that I just wanted it cleaned up and wanted my hair left long. Before I had a chance to say anything else, and without the barber even asking me clarify what I wanted, he grabbed his electric shears and began shaving my hair to an extremely short length. At this point, it was too late to say anything because the first cut had taken so much hair off. I wasn't asked at all for a clarification of what I wanted, he just started shaving my hair off. I wasn't asked if what he was doing was OK. As a result, my hair was cut so short that it doesn't even come close to my ears now - I did say I wanted it left long - not cut short. Then, while I was still in his chair, his cell phone rang. So he stopped cutting my hair to take a personal call from someone. Rather than tell the person he would call them back, he continued to speak with the caller about having some stupid punching bag delivered to the barber shop. Then of course, he had to discuss the call with several other people who were already sitting in waiting chairs when I walked in. These were apparently friends of his. This was rude - when a barber has a customer seated in a barber's chair already having their hair cut - the barber should be paying attention to that customer - not his friends. This fat barber seemed more interested in his personal business than the business of a customer. He should have paid attention to his customer, if he wasn't sure what the customer was asking, he should have asked for clarification, and then once he started cutting that customer's hair, he should have told the person calling him that he was busy and would call him back. Customers come first! read more

This is a good, basic men's haircutting place. Pete cuts hair quickly and efficiently. I have been completely satisfied with the results, and the price is good ($15 at present). read more

This is my favorite place in town. They have a lot of chairs and a lot of people cutting hair. I have always walked in and been taken care of right away. The price is cheap, but they only take cash, so you have to be ready for that. Typical barber shop- lots of people hanging out on the side reading papers and talking loudly. Just a reliable place to get a normal haircut. read more

I've been going there for six years. Great haircut, great company and he'll even make you a cup of coffee. By far the best barbers in town

I've been going here for 3 years and have had no problems. I have always had my hair cut by a woman named Tara and she's great. I've not had a bad haircut yet. I haven't had any experience with the other guy that cuts hair that the other reviews mention. So if you go to this place, call ahead and make sure Tara is in. read more

How can I not give this shop 5 stars? I've been going there since Tony bought the place, and it's a long way from my house. Tony is my barber and he has been since 1982. Tony gave my son his first haircut 19 years ago, with no tears! Yes, Tony works fast (I wish he charged by the minute), but he follows instructions and has consistently given me an excellent haircut from when I had long thick hair to now where my hair on top is imaginary. The other barbers in the shop seem good to. Joe cut my son's hair once and did a fine job. The jokes were free. My daughter had her hair cut by the woman who works there and she did a good job. Jack (last chair) seems a bit standoffish, like he's special, so I have never had him cut my hair.This is an old fashion neighborhood barbershop with a friendly atmosphere and good prices. I highly recommend it. read more

One of the worst haircuts I have ever had. I am a woman, but I like a short haircut done by clippers. The person who cut my hair, I'm assuming he was the owner because he had the first chair, literally spent less five minutes cutting my hair. When I got home, I noticed that it was much shorter than I had asked for, the sideburns were uneven, the back was not neatened up, and the front was uneven. I would never go back there again. read more

I've been going to Pete's for years. Tony, the head barber, has always given me what I wanted, and you know speed is ok for me, if I wanted to have my hair washed and blown dry, and have a trite conversation I would go to one of the salons in town. read more

This Barber shop is one of many in Metuchen, but this one has substance, and hair care products! I can even buy my pets shampoo there, the place is remodeled and clean and even on there busiest days the people seem friendly and can keep a conversation. The hair cuts are a little fast, but when you're in a rush, thats what ya need! People sometimes only stop in town between trains to grab a slice or get a haircut, of coarse speed is a positive! Tony at Pete's has been cutting my hair my whole life, I can't recall a single bad cut or style. read more