Excellent barber shop, John is the best and really knows how to give you a great hair cut just by looking at your hair, Great environment.

I stopped in for the first time yesterday for a badly needed haircut. John did a great job and was super friendly. My wife said it's the best haircut I've ever had! I'm glad I gave them a shot and I'll be back for sure. We're lucky to have such talented men practicing their craft right here in Riverside. read more

Angelo is great, been going to him since the late 1980's. Nobody else can cut my haystack of hair like Angelo can. Angelo and John are great guys too. Highly recommended. Don't let some girl in a foofy "salon" mess up your hair. Angelo is the real thing. read more

This barber shop is right at the Riverside Metra station. It looks just like any classic barber shop and unlike every hair salon. There are actually a pair of real barber's chairs. It's the kind of place I imagine a father taking his sons one Saturday of every month. The owner, Angelo, was very friendly. He said that he'd been cutting hair in Riverside for 22 years. Instead of having to explain what I wanted done, he just said "I know what you want," explained, and started cutting my hair. When he finished, he was right. With no prompting from me, he did what almost no 'hair stylist' has ever been able to do- a proper cut. It's refreshing to get a good haircut, for a good price (under $20), from someone who knows what he's doing. If you're sick and tired of cheap hair salons, having to tell someone to use a #2 on the sides, and having a different stylist and a different cut every month, then this place is for you. I plan on going back monthly. Angelo offers shaves, haircuts, and hair styling. read more

This place is across the tracks from the train station across from Riverside Garage. This is a typical barbershop which is what I was looking for. My regular barber closed down and so I was in a bind. Angelo is from Milan , Italy. Good conversation and skilled barber. The only reason I didnt give 5 stars Is because my sideburns weren't even on both sides. Otherwise a great place without the pretentious salon atmosphere. I would also like for him to clean me up with a razor which he didnt do, but this is my first time there. Also the price on Saturdays goes up to $20 from $18 during the week. read more

Like many men, for years I went to generic salons or worse, "hair studios"... barber shops are not big and flashy and certainly do not advertise to the public, so you don't really think about them, know where they are, or sometimes think they don't want you to come in. If you're a professional or need to look good for an occasion, you must take your appearance seriously and therefore, going to a salon will be a huge mistake because you'll look like your mother is still cutting your hair! Angelo and his son - are hands-down the absolute best in this area and for their price. They listen to you, if you want something done differently, but for the most part - their job is to make you look good and that will mean not making the hair on top of your head disproportionate to the sides, so don't expect to tell them exactly how to cut your hair. They always ask, how do you like it, don't be afraid to say, I want my sideburns shorter, or the back needs this or that. They want you to be happy. I always get the straight razor for my neck and by my ears to it will last longer. The biggest difference you will notice on every man is if they have a straight line chopped in the back of their necks or a smooth transition that only a barber can provide. Once you see this, you will wonder why any man would let a "beautician" touch his head. One other suggestion, do yourself a favor and shave with a safety razor and real shave cream. I pay less than a quarter for razors and they are sharper and last a lot longer and I never break-out like I did with the mega ten blade foil razors aka "mach 5". read more

As mentioned in a previous review, this barber "knows what you want," regardless of whether or not you agree with him. He's capable of giving a decent cut (when he's in the shop and not in Florida, that is), but you've got to argue with him. Apparently he got tired of my overriding his objections on how to cut my hair because the last time he really butchered my head. And it will definitely be the last time I sit in that chair. read more

I meant to write this review months ago....that being said my review is dated. I went there while I was on emergency leave from the military to visit my dying grandfather. These two guys were amazing. I have never had such a positive experience at a barber shop. Their cut was perfect and they styled it exactly as I asked. I didn't have a single issue with them. I wish we had a place like this in kansas, next time I am in Chicago I will definitely visit them again. Thank you guys for the great haircut and for being so kind to me given the circumstances. read more

My brothers and I have been going to Angelo for years. His son joined him about a year ago. He is also good. Nothing better for a quick - nice haircut. No frills. Nice conversation, in and out. Price is right as well. Carlos read more