Yelp reviews often reveal more about reviewer personalities than the business at hand. The…read morerelatively low rating of this barbershop is the product of three one-star reviews. These were written by users who seem only to use Yelp to pan restaurants and businesses based on single negative experiences. Collectively, these three users have posted an average rating of 1.7 stars. This is simply a case of negativity run amok rather than anything really bad about this establishment. Eastgate Barber & Style is an excellent barber shop, owned and operated by the same group of barbers for decades. The folks who run this shop are friendly and professional, and give excellent haircuts for a modest price. The atmosphere is very comfortable, a product of the business having been a neighborhood staple for years. These are the characteristics of a top-notch barber shop. Whether you've been getting your hair cut here for years or it's your first time in Chapel Hill, the guys at Eastgate Barber & Style will take good care of you.

There aren't enough real barbershops in the world - there is nothing better than an old school…read morebarbershop with plenty of newspapers and quality man time. Eastgate is Chapel Hill's contribution. 1. Location. Eastgate is behind the Bruegger's bagles in Eastgate shopping center on the same side as the new Trader Joe's. 2. Barbers. I've switched off going to either Max or TJ for the past 6 years. Both are great. The other guys are good too, just not my regulars. 3. Ambiance. There's a tiny TV in the corner and plenty of Chapel Hill, Durham, University and Raleigh newspapers. Every manly magazine is on the rack. 4. Bonus. Do you enjoy sports? Are you a Tarheel fan? All of our favorite local celebrities pop through here on a regular basis for their haircuts. 5. They do not take reservations. 6. Cost is $18, recently moved up from $16. 7. They open at 8 AM and are open every weekday. 8. They are next door to a women's hair salon if you are trying to coordinate with a significant other. 9. They are good at cutting kids hair too.

Ken does a great job on my bf's hair every time! He gets the job done. His prices are a bargain for…read morethe quality of work that he does.

Ken is an outstanding barber. His fade was so good I got into an argument with my gf cus it made…read moreher insecure. 10/10 stars Ken is the man.

Great little barber shop nestled inside a spa entry (walk to the back & take the stairs). Brandon…read moredid a great job with my haircut & beard trim. He really listened to what I wanted and made it happen. By appt only, but I was able to get in quickly. Brandon's got you covered, whether you need a "high & tight" or just a "tight five". Just ask!

Amongst the best barbers on campus. Super consistent and good pricing. Been going since my freshman…read moreyear and don't really trust anybody else anymore. They're always friendly and do a great job, never had a bad cut from them.

This barber shop is absolutely AMAZING! I've been getting my hair cut here for many years, and now…read morethat I have kids I've been bringing them as well. These people are experts barbers who pay close attention to details. My personal favorite is Lamont, but all these gentlemen make you feel at home when you walk in the door. Would definitely recommend them! GO TO AMAZING CUTZ!

Martin is the guy to ask for.... best cut I have had in NC and the first barber that knows how to…read moredo a hard part.

Soooo....Ken is the best barber in Raleigh! He's punctual, professional, and gives a quality cut…read moreevery time! You must book early because his services are sought after, however that's the price of quality service. Great conversation, low key and clean environment. What else could you ask for?

Had a confirmed appointment booked through Booksy. He canceled the same day with no explanation…read more Not very professional

Best barber in RALEIGH!!! This hidden gem is located right behind Red Lobster on North Market Dr…read more All of the barbers are professional, very child and family friendly and prices are reasonable. We have been clients for years and would not think of going to anyone else. No appointment necessary and locations is always clean. Eric's haircuts are out of this world!!!

They seemed nice enough at first. I ignore the fact that I'm usually the only white person in…read morethere & the room falls uncomfortably silent when we walk in, because 1.) I know how to behave in public. 2.) I am only there for the purpose of my son having his hair cut, NOT to worry about people's opinions or whether or not we stand out too much. 3.) I don't want to make assumptions because that would be in poor taste. We can all roll our eyes at my making the above observation & statement & just agree that it's a misunderstanding & move on, I'm sure. The only reason I feel the need to bring it up is because over the years, I've taken my son to several other African-American owned & operated barbershops in the area & NEVER ONCE have I picked up on this tension until I brought him here! Aside from that, the barber has always been polite enough towards my son, who responds & behaves in kind. Their service is prompt & courteous overall. What really got me to write this review today is that I noticed that the barber cuts approximately .00026 millimeters off of his hair every time. The texture of his hair is thick & curly & there's a ton of it. It needs A LOT more cutting & shaping than he gets here & most barbers know how to make it look clean cut even if he's trying to grow it out. Not this one!!! I've had to send my son back to the chair after he was "finished" because his haircut was invisible to the naked eye. They do not spend enough time figuring out what he needs in my opinion & my son being a teenager doesn't help matters that he's already at the age where he's socially self conscious. To add insult to injury, the barber has overcharged us every single time we've been here by at least $5.00 when he received at least a $5.00 tip in addition to that. It's a nice & clean shop. Well lit & decent, respectful clientele. But evidently our business isn't wanted nor is it appreciated & we aren't going back.

I'm from NY and ever since I moved down to NC, I've been looking for a real barbershop. I found one…read morein Durham called "Renaissance" and after going a few times, I was very happy. However, for the last couple months, it seems every time I call to make a reservation, they were ALWAYS booked. I did a random search for barber shops in my area and came across "Five Star Barber Shop". I called to see if they were available and the man on the phone said to come in. When I arrived, at 3pm, I noticed that their business hours stated that they closed at 3, yet the shop, never having met me before, took me in. My barber, "small" took his time in getting all the details of how I wanted my haircut, and took even more time to get it done, which I was very pleased with. My hair looks exactly how it looked after getting it cut in Brooklyn, back in the day. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a REAL barbershop.