Okay, I try not to write bad reviews, but this one was a long time coming. I've been a customer of this location for 5 years. Unfortunately my barber Danny passed away, RIP, he was amazing. With that, half of their staff also quit or moved. So I was left with only 2 options Callen and Megan. When I originally booked Callen, the day before they called me to cancel his appointment saying he was also taking a day off, so I rebooked with Meghan for whatever time was available. After getting a cut with Meghan one time, she rushed my cut completely ignoring my requests on my desired hair length. On top of that she was not in a good mood/attitude, which I can understand, so many changes happened, so I took it as it is, everyone has those days. I decided to give it a shot again. Next time I got a cut from Meghan once again, she wanted to rush me off the chair within 10 mins, I was more firm on my requests and asked that my hair length needs to be shorter, multiple times. Until we got close enough to what I needed. She asked if I wanted to wash my hair, I said no, I said just a blow dry and it's good to go. She completely ignored my request, blew away all cut hair from my shoulders but left my hair wet and said all done, bye. You can't finish cut without drying hair, cause you can't see the final look. As I suspected, when I got home and dried my hair, it was terrible, uneven, pieces sticking out from sides and top, just like the time before. So once again I had to cut my own hair for another 30 mins trying to fix the damage, so it would look acceptable, just like the last time. And plus with that, all the attitude for a $65-70 haircut after tax and tips. Not again. Rudy's lots a loyal customer for good. read more

As advertised. Good, friendly service. Also quick. On time. Easy reservation process online.

Let Drew cut your hair. There is an understanding of shape and style that you will not get elsewhere.

Truly one of the most obnoxious places to get a haircut. The barbers have just the worst attitudes. Which is sad, frankly, because this place used to be great. For the amount they charge, customer service could be much improved. read more

I have been going to Rudy's for over a decade and I am sorry to say that its steadily downhill. I have gotten multiple bad haircut, the time for cutting keeps on getting reduced, now its 20 minutes but last time they took 10 minutes to cut my hair and they didnt even hinted on hair wash (which should be part of the price) or anything else. The funny thing was that they offer me to put hair product in my hair, but why would I put hair product in my hair without washing my hair. If you are not going to offer the full service, dont list it. Its numbers game, regardless of the amount you pay, they are just rushing everybody and trying to get you out of the door, which often results in bad service. Unfortunately, its starting to look like super cuts / great clips with 2x-3x prices. read more

DO NOT GO HERE. Service is an absolute joke. I got there 15 minutes early but couldnt find parking for 20 minutes because of a street fair. Was 8 minutes late and they refused to cut my hair, and charged my half the cost of my haircut as a "cancellation fee". Gave decent haircuts the last few times I came, but cannot recommend if they treat their customers like this. read more

I had soooo much anxiety about getting my hair cut for the first time in 30 years. I wanted a change but had no idea what that change should look like, just a mood or vibe I was hoping for. Ash was able to give me that and so much more. We talked about some ideas and then she started, a little length at a time to ease me into it. The nerves quickly subsided, replaced by joy and excitement on how this was turning out. In the end, I left with more than I was hoping for. A great new look, information on how to keep it up and options on styling not only my hair but beard as well. A truly enjoyable experience. Ash is more than a barber or stylist, but an artist at her craft. read more

Let me start by saying that one star is a overstatement! Not only was this one of the worst haircuts I've ever had and not even remotely close to the picture I showed Meagan the barber and on top of that even when I was extremely polite and asked her to fade it out more because there was literally no fade. She said that she is overtime and she only has 20 minutes for each haircut which is absolutely ridiculous given the fact she was 10 mins late for my appointment WOW on top of that. I got charged $49 for this atrocity, and to be clear, I would've had paid an additional 49 to get a perfect haircut. ! I wouldn't recommend anybody whatsoever for this quite frankly, unprofessional, and under par BS barbershop. read more

My regular salon was booked and I needed a haircut. I read the other online review of Drew at Rudys and decided to give him a try. I'm so glad I did! I have medium length hair and wanted about 2" taken off. Drew offered me options and always checked in about what I wanted. I walked out with a fabulous haircut - thank you Drew! - Bridget read more

I've been coming to Rudy's for nearly 8 years now, 6 of which have been with Courtney Groce. Courtney is the best barber I've EVER been to. She's funny, attentive, and cuts hair like the PRO she is! If you're interested in visiting Rudy's, I highly recommend going to Belltown in Seattle and asking for Cortney! read more

Rudy's Barbershop - I am on the left, a day after getting my haircut from Cortney at Rudy's in Belltown Seattle Washington! - Barbers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If I could do no stars I would. It took me so long to grow my hair out. it's so messed up now. Attaching a photo . So sad . read more

Rudy's Barbershop - so sad. I grew my hair out for 1.5 years and took such care of it. only to have to deal with this. :( - Barbers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I always stumble in looking like a disheveled Spring Breaker who just slept the last three nights on the beach....But by the time I leave, I feel like I could give Leo a run for his money on the set of Gatsby. Drew, keep working your magic! read more

I had a great haircut here with Megan G. She provided exactly what I want out of a hair stylist: listened to what I had in mind, pitched her own ideas based on her vast experience, and provided a fantastic cut and instructions on how to style it like her. It's very easy to like your haircut when your stylist is excited to cut and style it. I'll be back! read more

Rudy's came highly recommended to me by a friend after moving to the area and they don't disappoint. This hidden gem located under the Ace hotel will have your hair looking amazing in no time. --- Atmosphere --- Rudy's is a small and uniquely decorated barbershop, wallpapered with magazine clippings and headlines picked by the stylists. There are roughly 5 stations and a waiting area upstairs. --- Stylist --- Drew is fantastic! I showed him a general idea of what I wanted to do with my hair and he knew exactly what to do. He had a few ideas on how to make it even better and ran them by me first, which turned out great. This visit was the day before my first day at a new job. Visiting a new barber could have easily been a disaster before an event where you want to impress, so I greatly appreciate Drew's attention to detail. --- Reliability & Scheduling --- I originally had an appointment with George, however, due to an accident my appointment was canceled an hour before I was supposed to arrive. After canceling the appointment, Rudy's was able to book me with a different stylist for the same time-slot. read more

Very disappointing after hearing the positive buzz online. Booked an appt on their website and they refused to honor it. Terrible experience, save your money and time- don't come here. read more

Drew is the real MVP. After years of not knowing how to handle my curls, he gave me amazing tips as he did my cut. Incredibly professional, attentive, and really open to feedback. I've been looking for a hairstylist in Seattle for over 4 years and I'm so happy to have finally found him. Thanks for the hype comments and care, you're a gem! read more

First- I was told by one of the staff to make appointments by phone. Once I get my appointment ready for a Sunday morning, I get there 10~15 minutes in advance. My appointment is 9:30am ... it's 9:40 an no one cares to provide an update on regards how much longer I need to wait. I leave... , then I try for the second time... I called early Sunday morning and I was told that 3:30 was open. I took it. Then, once I'm there at 3:33 the receptionist says- sorry, we tried calling you. There was a conflict with your booking. Someone booked online for 3:30pm The receptionist made it sound that it was not her fault. Like they did everything they could to avoid the inconvenience by calling me few minutes before my appointment time---WTF!! My appointment was for 3:30pm and calling me at freaking 3:24 was going to help remedy your mistake and incompetence of your service!!!??? She didn't even apologized. Never again! read more

Not actually open til 9 even though that's what the sign says. Everyone has way better things to do. These people in particular. Pictures to come. I just needed MAYBE five minutes of their time but sorry!! I have to live with hair on the back of my neck until tomorrow. And I took an uber from work just to get here in time. Everyone tells me to go to Rudys but why the fuck would I give my money to assholes?? Probably would have been a shitty cut anyways. No one there actually tried to do anything with theirs to be presentable enough for work. They pride themselves on not taking appointments but when a walk in comes thru (knowing its last min and would have given a FAT tip) they deny service. So fucked up. Who owns this place anyways.... read more

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Megan continues to make me feel/look like Brad Pitt from a WWII movie. Will be back for more. read more

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not the best shop. i've received mostly bad hair cuts here over the years, but to be fair, I get bad hair cuts everywhere. There just aren't a lot of good hair cutters. But, to be fair, there aren't a lot of people that are good at anything. read more

Rudy's is my go to place for a haircut. I tend to go to the Bellevue primarily, but the Belltown location is the one I go to when I am in Seattle. Previously, I lived close to the Capitol Hill location, but would go to Belltown because it was always so busy and the reviews are not as glowing. The Belltown on the other hand is great. It is not as crowded, even though it is in a densely populated area. Close to downtown and several steps away from First Avenue. It is kind of hidden behind the Ace Hotel and the Cyclops Cafe. The space is fairly modest, but it has some grit and flavor to it. Interesting the waiting area is not out front. You ascend a staircase where there are several benches. I do also like the selection of magazines at Rudy's while you wait. It is not just the major publications. Read today a copy of Imbibe Magazine which is a specialty magazine focused on drinks. Coffee, tea and liquor. Pretty cool. Have not had to wait on most occasions, but today I did. I guess it was because it is the weekend and warm. Got a buzzcut ($10) which was quick and looked good. I did notice the soundtrack here is a little eclectic. The Belltown location had a mix of indie with diva pop. Mariah and Christina notably. I am more used to the Bellevue's location strictly indie mix. I wonder if the soundtrack is decided by location. Overall, I like Rudy's Belltown. Haircuts are quick and easy. And most importantly, it looks good. read more

I've read the bad reviews, and can see how some people would gripe. Inflation sucks. Yes, things cost more now than they do back in years past. But that's just life, and it's not unique to Rudy's either, so we shouldn't be knocking them for it. Also, you're getting what you pay for, and these beauticians/stylists know their shit (and really, if you don't trust them then you should be speaking up DURING the cut, not afterwards. Waiting until afterwards is your own fault). As for my experiences here, I've done three walk-ins. The first, my name got lost in the list. I partially, blame myself for exploring upstairs and not hearing them call me (even though they didn't do much else to find me in those few minutes I was in that waiting room, nor did anyone bother to notice when I came down and sat in the chair next to the desk & coat-tree). Guess it's just another pro-tip; don't rely on them to call your name. That was also likely a one time deal, though. Since it hasn't happened since. All times I only had to show the stylist an example pic similar to what I like, on my phone. Granted, I'm an easy cut, but they still did a good job. Anyways, if you need a cut and can't wait to make an appointment, Rudy's is a good choice. read more

The only place I will get my haircut is at Rudy's Barber Shop(s). I favor this Rudy's to the others for 3 reasons: 1. Consistency in both cuts and price. 2. They have more cutting 'stations' = less wait time. 3. Interior layout and design is awesome. Very spacious with large mirrors. A staircase will lead you to the upstairs waiting area where you can canvass the hairstylists at work or grab the newest issue of Vice. Prints by Shepard Fairey adorn the walls of the waiting area, while the Piece de Resistance is the ginormous KAWS x DIESEL canvas behind the register. read more

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Shut out to my girl Chelsea who did my hair so fresh, everyone loves it! Yes, this place may seems so cool that people may not be friendly, but no, give it a try and go with open mind and smile, I bet you will come out happy and "cooler" read more

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This is actually a review of the other downtown location, which recently took over Bishops at: 2145 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121. Go see STEPHANIE GONZALEZ. She is the BEST. I always get a ton of complements after she cuts my hair. She is really good at keeping the conversation flowing with minimal effort on my part, which I greatly appreciate. read more

Wonderful staff, clean business. Outstanding job every time I have visited. Ash is an artist at cutting and styling hair.

OMG...never got my haircut here, but it seems like a cool place. Since my hair is already too short to be cut any further (i'd be lookin' like a real boy if so) I couldn't possibly have taken advantage of you. I wish you were closer so I can test you easier, but alas, next time (i need any excuse to come back). The reason for this post: their products got me stark, raving mad. Thanks for mass producing it and making it available in a semi-convenient location (Ace Hotels, psst...there's one in NYC). I love the scent and it gave me that clean, but not all over the place feel. Bless your shampoo making skills... read more

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(BEWARE)Rudy's @Belltown: I visited them on 08/30/2019 for the second time. They always try to skip shampoo And conditioning which comes in the same price along with the short hair cut. They will neither tell you until you ask for it explicitly. I was bit confused when they did not do it at the first place during my appointment on 08/30 and I asked about it while paying the bills being curious whether that was not included as per their website. The lady at the check stand said, ohh we thought you might be in hurry so you can do it at home but the barber never asked me at the first place to check whether I am in hurry or would like to get it done!! This is ridiculous, you are trying to save on shampoo n Conditioner even after paying a premium bill of 45$ for a normal scissor hair cut! Or this is some kind of discrimination as I saw them asking for the shampoo service to the American dude sitting next to my chair. Why is it different for different people for same service in same barber shop. Do you have any answer @Rudy's Belltown!?? read more

Been going for 20 years and was reasonably pleased most of the time. The last 2 haircuts were just awful. The one in July I was in / out in 12 minutes. I had to go back to get a redo (it was that bad) which means driving and parking - AGAIN. I got another haircut last night and got back home to realize that it was not at all blended in and was completely uneven on top. I mean, just a careless miss, and I don't have a complex haircut. Guess it's time to find a new place. Kind of a bummer as I'll need to get another haircut today to fix the mistakes made last night. What a waste of time and money. read more

Clean shop, friendly staff, good music. Enjoyed my short wait, glad I dropped in early to chill. Definitely the kind of experience I like to have after a long week. read more

This place has consistently gone downhill over the past year. I should have taken it as a sign when my usual stylist left for another salon. Today, after waiting twenty minutes past my appointment time, Sammi butchered my hair on a chair still covered in hair from the previous client. I asked for a skin FADE. She took the clippers and went in at the top with no guard. Immediately ruined. She was nice enough to give me a discounted rate but now I'm at home fixing her work myself. Not worth my time or my money today. read more

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The location itself is a gem, a nice atmosphere and a pretty friendly staff. Unfortunately my haircut was lack luster. I only got a fade and it was rushed and poorly done. Honestly I could of done just as good of a job myself. I ended up paying 43 dollars for a 20 minute haircut that I really did not like, and I still have to go home and trim my beard. read more

I've been going to Rudy's for a few years now. I've always worked with a stylist Ash. P who is now at this location. She does amazing work and is probably one of the nicest humans you'll ever meet! Highly recommended! read more

Looks like I'm not the only one with scheduling issue if other reviews are to be believed. 3 times now I waited for 30+ minutes past my appointment time. Either for my stylist to be done with his previous client or to simply show up for work (always same stylist - I like consistency). So a few issues at work: 1. Rudy's does not enforce appropriate session length (a long hair cut, wash, etc. takes longer than 20 minutes) 2. Stylist not showing up on time for work 3. Stylist not respecting an appointment (and no awareness/acknowledgement) Those three factors have me looking for someone new. Shame because I hate change. I don't mind paying $40+ for a 20 minute short cut, but you've gotta be professional if you want to continue taking my money. Adiós Rudy's read more

Where do I start? Oh yah, with the people cutting your hair and how they are incredibly inconsistent. The turn over at this location has been very high so its hard to stay with a stylist. I've had 1 or 2 good hair cuts here in YEARS that I've been frequenting. Why go back you ask? Well its 1 block from my house and I don't own a car, but the last time was the straw that broke the camels back. I won't be returning and have relocated to Collage on First because its the same price and they have been amazing. Rudy's as a whole has seemed to get more like Great Clips over the years, just with a fancy hip decor and eclectic stylists. I can't comment on any other location, but I'd recommend going to another barbershop... Too many in Seattle to settle. read more

Hairstylists are usually nice and know what they are doing. This review is mostly about their bad scheduling management. I made an appointment few days in advance and showed up on time, I was asked to wait because hairstylist was busy with another client. After half an hour wait, somebody from the staff comes to me to tell that my hairstylist is running late on the schedule and if I could see another stylist. It took them only half an hour to realize that appointment can not happen as scheduled, that's just bad management. If a person has an appointment, how difficult is it to call them in advance and let them know about the situation. I liked getting haircut at this place, but after this bad experience I don't think I would go back again. read more

The bond between a man and his barber is a sacred one. I just moved here from LA and was hoping that I would find a barbershop that I could develop that bond with. I found out today that Rudy's isn't that place, unless you want to come out with your head looking like a pineapple. No amount of complaining will regrow my hair so that I can get it fixed, so I won't mention who cut my hair, but I will say, for anyone who's newly arrived to Seattle and thinking about getting your haircut here, do your research on the barbers. I'm sure there are legit and qualified barbers at this shop. Just not the person I got my pineapple cut from. read more

I've had it with this place. I live right next door to this Rudy's so naturally have taken my 7 yr old son and my man for haircuts here. The wait time here is outrageous, they seriously made my son wait 90 min for a buzz cut that takes 2 min. And while we were waiting we saw many people that worked there standing around talking, going out to smoke, ect. They really just don't care at all. Now I just called them to put my man on the list and the girl tells me she doesn't have a wait but can't do my mans hair tonight. I said but don't you close at 9? She says ummm yeah but sorry. Seriously?? She just wanted to leave early obviously but if a place says they are open until a certain time, be open. Goodbye Rudy's read more

I knew I was in trouble the second the clippers hit my hair as I immediately felt several hairs yank out of my scalp from the dull blades. The stylist also seemed to be in a major hurry, despite the fact there was nobody waiting. When the haircut was finished, the stylist asked me if it looked ok. From the distance they seat you away from the mirror, it looked fine. However, when I got a closer look at home, I was horrified. The hair on the back of my head on the right side was a good 1/2" longer than the left side and the aforementioned dull clippers left tons of uncut hairs. It took me over an hour to fix the haircut at home. I felt completely ripped off having paid $30 ($25 + tip) for a very basic crew cut of such poor quality. read more

The haircut I got was TURRIBLE! Not to mention the smugness of everyone working there and utter lack customer service. No one used names there, I have no clue who cut my hair, no one introduced themselves other than "She will cut your hair..." I guess they knew no will come back. They really play off the this place is "Edgy!" meh... its just corporate joint that obviously treats its employees poorly and can't provide them the proper training to do their jobs professionally. The cut went something like this, I want XYZ cut. The human that cut my hair said like this? CHOP! welp you can take it off but you can't put it on so I yeah lets go with that... anyways I will not be back read more