While traveling through the East Bay town of Concord I contacted my old barber down in the Fremont/Newark area to let him know I would be coming down. Due to COVID19, he was unable to provide services as he's in a shutdown phase. I checked Yelp and found Ray's Hideaway, read his reviews and, as fate would have it he was open and had a chair just waiting. Very happy I came in as Ray does a traditional flattop that I am very happy with. Better yet, he's a race car guy himself, so once we started talking it was like we'd known each other all our lives. A good man and barber who remains open during this crazy time in America. Get on over there and get your haircut while you can; you won't regret your decision! read more

Ray's Hideaway - 36 hours later, still looking good! - Barbers Near Me - Concord, California

My teenage sons and my boyfriend are huge fans of Ray and Sue. Not only is their work impeccable, they are 2 of friendliest, most knowledgeable, and most entertaining folks on the planet. Ask them to tell you a story about cars, bowling, or Concord history, then sit back, and enjoy the experience. You'll not only laugh your ass off, you'll look fabulous afterwards, too. Did I mention the incredibly reasonable pricing, as well? ***Note: We do have a very difficult time stomaching Pam's loud and non-stop political and conspiracist theory rhetoric. Definitely recommend wearing earplugs if she's in the shop. (Or coming in on a day she's not working.) read more

This place truly catches the essence of a small town barbershop. I've only been there a few times (two to three weeks apart), and I'm known there by first name base. Pam usually cuts or shape me up. I usually get a normal fade with a trim of my beard, and she does superb job. Not many barbershops will take the time to make sure your cult is exactly how you want it. Give hot towel treatment at no extra cost, and have a good conversation while they're doing their job. Also Ray, the owner, is a really cool guy. Get the guy talking about bowling an race cars, and you're in for such an entertaining time. Anyways, this place is truly awesome. Good people, good cuts for reasonable prices. I would always go there for as long I'm in concord. read more

Ray's Hideaway - Barbers Near Me - Concord, California

If I could give this place a thousand stars I would. I look like a million bucks every time I leave and the owner and his coworkers are all gems. read more

This review has been too long coming. I live in Walnut Creek, and have been previously going to my old barber out there. They have been getting busier and busier, and after the last beard trim, I came away very disappointed. I looked like a barbarian, quite frankly, and I resolved to give this place another try. I normally come on the weekedays and see Pam, who is quite good. I came in on a Saturday, and got my beard trimmed by Ray instead. All I can say is: holy moly. The man knows how to cut a beard better than anyone I have ever seen. He makes multiple passes from many different angels, and got my beard looking the best it has in years. He and his co-worker have, between the two of them, more than 100 years of experience in barbering. I would highly recommend this place to anyone interested in getting an outstanding haircut or beard trim. read more

Disappointment! After about 20 years of being a loyal customer, I have had to move on since one of the barbers fails to come to work. Sometimes after 2-3 visits in a row, she may not be there. When discussing the issues with one of the barbers inquiring if my barber was there, he said he was busy and could not talk. Later, I asked the owner if he would talk to my barber about being there for her customers. His said, I should speak to her and he was busy. The quality of the hair cut is excellent, the people nice, but one cannot rely on their being reliable. read more

Sue did a great job on my hair. Very friendly place. Glad I went there, will definitely be back.

Ray's is still open. They have been giving great haircuts for years. Best old fashioned barber shop in the East Bay.

Needed a haircut in a pinch. Found Racer Ray and it was one of the nicest haircuts I have ever had. RECOMMENDED

In the last 10 years I have not received a proper haircut because I am never happy with the results. I have always wanted to go the easy route and shave it all off. This time, I wanted to do something different so I found Ray's Hideaway and met Pam. My instructions were unclear and very minimal because I had no idea what I wanted. It didn't matter though because she understood the idea and just worked with it. On top of that, she talked to me as if I was a regular and made me feel welcome. This is by far my favorite haircut I have ever received! read more

Ray's been cutting my hair since I was a little kid in the 70s when my dad would take me to the barbershop. It's a great place to go for a haircut. Now I get to take my boys there for haircuts.I'm glad the barbershop is still around. read more

This place is great. The only place I trust with my beard. I went in and asked Pam to make my head look good with no other instructions and I have never been happier with a hair cut. She is also is good with a straight razor. I don't even trust myself with one but she knows what she's doing. Go there and give them money. read more

Ray's Hideaway is in a great Concord location befitting an old school family barbershop. Ray will greet you and your classic haircut experience will begin with a friendship that will last...and end everytime with a classic look. In between, great witty conversation, a few laughs, and some relaxation. Sometimes it may be the best part of a busy day. And by the way, Ray and crew love to talk sports and fast cars, subjects Ray has personal expertise in. Family friendly atmosphere proven by adult customers who started at Ray's as kids, their kids, and even grandkids. If that isn't an endorsement, I don't know what one is. read more

I adore Pam, she knew exactly what I needed, I walked in and asked for a quick trim, it was the first time I've met her, she was very sweet, I totally recommend her to anyone who's looking for a place to get a cut, she deserves two thumbs up, I'll most certainly be going back to her, just don't go next door to the other hair place there were two ladies who refused to take me, that's why I ended up in Ray's hideaway, they treated me so much better than that, thank you Pam, I'll be back soon read more

Just tried Ray's for the first time last week. This was exactly the kind of barbershop I have been looking for! Best cut I've had in YEARS! Highly recommended! read more

Great haircut stop! Did a superb job and maintained great attention to detail! Pricing is very reasonable as well.

Very old school (in a good way). Super nice people and very entertaining. Good service and a great trim. George is awesome! Highly recommend. read more

This is my barber shop. Has been for decades. Followed them here from the old shop. I get the personal touch here.

gloria is the best barber at rays barber shop, but she is only there on sundays and mondays. i usually try to get in on a monday afternoon and always leave feeling like a million dollars. very reasonable prices and a fantastic haircut! rays hideaway barber shop is next door to my favorite local donut shop, kings donuts which also rates very high on yelp read more

Old school barbers shop, talk about cars and sports feels like your in the Barbers shop in Mayberry. If you want it done right and you like and old school barbers shop this is the place. read more