i moved to wrigleyville late march for work.. i needed a haircut in the worst way.. i grew up in a neighborhood in chicago area.. you go to a barber .. get it done right..no supercuts or hair i am shops.. i heard from a tenant to try SANCHEZ on irving park by broadway.. i called he said ' closing soon bring cash ' i laughed and ran my ass over there..' to me it felt like destiny.. the best cut n trim ever.. the nicest people .. big screen tv .. very relaxing old scool barber type stuff.. only 20 bucks.. should be 40.. ask for mr. SANCHEZ read more

Mr. Sanchez is a great barber and a wonderful person. He is so happy an friendly and he always stays open late even if you are there right at closing time. I used to go to $75 haircut places an they are no better than Mr Sanchez. He is a fantastic barber. I can not recommend him enough! read more

I love Sanchez barbershop. it is such a gem of a place. I always get a nice fade and Mr. Sanchez is old school too! His shop has been opened since the 1980's and still going strong. read more

This is my first review ever on the Internet. I just had the worst hair cut/shave in my life here... And I've had pretty bad hair cuts before. I've been growing my hair, and beard for 5 months trying to achieve a certain style, he's been highly recommended, and his reviews and ratings here were amazing so I trusted him... I showed him a picture of what I wanted, and told him I don't really want to cut anything as much as I want to trim the stray hairs, and fade my beard a bit. He butchered me. Cut everything super short, ruined my mustache, beard, hair... Even gave me a bald spot on the right side of my beard, and told me "it will get better in no time". I went home and shaved everything off clean. So utterly disappointed. read more

Best Barber I have ever known! Excellent customer service. He will do his best to make you look as you wish, he is this kind of almost extinct barbers that know how to listen to customers and follow directions, he will give suggestions if you ask and won't try to do what he wants or what it's easier for him. If I am not mistaken he has more than 20 years of experience. The price is excellent for the service. Highly recommended! You will be happy! read more

Great Barber, a nice quick cut . Does a wonderful job straight razor shave on the back of my neck . I felt comfortable instantly , 30 years as barber shows . Highly recommended you wont' be disappointed . Has a TV to watch with cable or have a nice chat with him . Nice guy and affordable . I am definitely going back . read more

Cozy place but I'd choose a different barber if you're picky about your hair cuts. Machines were loud and heating up, and I left with several irritating razor scrapes down my neck. Overall average haircut. read more

Sanchez is truly from the old school. I stopped in this afternoon for a quick trim and the proprietor instantly made me feel welcome and at ease. I told him what I was looking for, he busted out his mad scissor skills and did a good job. 15 minutes after I walked in, I walked out happy. read more

I went here this morning and same great experience as usual. If you live in the area this is the easiest decision for where to go to get a haircut. Its an old school barbershop like I used to go to when I was a kid. You can expect to pay pretty much $20 for just a haircut in Chicago, so why not spend $20 here including the tip and a much better experience? (Haircuts are only $15 without tip here) 1. Quick great haircut 2. If you aren't satisfied tell him and he will fix it 3. Straight razor around the edges and neck 4. Watch Boxing or UFC while you are there 5. Real Barbershop experience unlike a females salon Would recommend Sanchez Barbershop to anyone read more

A barbershop, that has been around a while. I came all the way from Edgewater to get a haircut at this place, and definitely will be back in the future. If your looking to get a fade, this barbershop is definitely one. read more

Mr. Sanchez is the real deal. Are you looking for a cut that ain't from Great Clips? Want an old-school barber where you can shoot the breeze with patrons and your barber? This is it. I've been to many barbers throughout the city and Mr. Sanchez is my guy. When it was time to get the wedding haircut, there was only one place to go: Sanchez Barber Shop. read more

Great true barber shop. Mr. Sanchez is very nice and accommodating. The hair cut is impeccable and the not so often found neck shave.

A great haircut for the price, all while watching movies on a big screen.

Just moved here from Boston and was in need of a good barber. I was spoiled back in Boston my friend owned a barber shop and I've been loyal to him for years. After paying $38 for a bad hair cut at a barber shop a block away from me I decided to Yelp for help and came across Sanchez. Great guy and great cut. Thank You fellow Yelp bloggers. He is very friendly and has been cutting hair for years and it shows. His scissor skills are quite amazing. I get a #1 fade on the side and scissor cut on top not to short so I can put it up and he mastered it on the first cut! The shop appearance seems sketchy but defiantly a hidden gem. I'll travel the 25 mins it takes me from River North every two weeks! He charged me $15 and I was very happy paying it, his tip showed! read more

Mr. Sanchez was wonderful. This is the kind of place that it is getting less available as men's salon's come into fashion, but it is exactly the type of old-style barber that I like to go to. I had to wait for about 15-20 minutes while he finished up some people, but it was worth it. He's quick but really gave me an excellent cut. He really has an attention for detail, making my nape look great and even trimming a few nearly invisible hair off my ears I hadn't noticed. You have to go to him. read more

Read reviews on here, first time stopping in for a cut today. Mr. Sanchez made me feel like I'd been going there for years, nicest barber I've had to date. "Hello, my very best friend" On your first cut, he gives you a punch card and your 5th cut is free. I will be going to Mr. Sanchez for all my cuts from now on. read more

Not too much to say, but I wanted to get this place its deserving five-star review. Both barbers were excellent and very thorough, perhaps even too much so. The decor is hilarious, and nothing beats watching UFC while getting a haircut. The price is extremely reasonable. I can't recommend these guys enough. read more

Mr. Sanchez is the man. I've had my hair cut at a lot of places in the city. I can easily say this place is my favorite. Why is it my favorite? It's simple; Mr. Sanchez provides a premium service at a non-premium price. This guy is precise. You'll feel right at home when you're sitting in the chair. This man is also a surgeon with the straight razor. No joke. Apart from that, he seems to be an all around great person. I would trust my life in this guys hands. I mean I guess I already do when he's shaving the hair on the side of my neck with a razor. In all seriousness, I highly recommend this place for a haircut. This guy's a hardworking soul who deserves everything good that comes his way. read more

Really friendly and professional. The shop is a bit hidden but overall really a good job. :)

Nice guy, but he is really bad at cutting hair. I got a very simple haircut; he just had to clean up the sides and back and take an inch off the top. He cut the back on one side two inches shorter than the other. I went to BoRics once when I was 14 and that's the only haircut I could think of that was worse than this. UPDATE: Went back to get it fixed a couple days later. It was weird; before I had even begun to explain why I was there, he finished my sentence about the haircut being completely uneven. He was nice about it, but seeing how much he had to do just make it even made me realize how unbelievably bad the original haircut was. It was even worse than that BoRics cut from when I was 14. Worst haircut ever. I realize now that most of these rave reviews start with how great the dude is and then talk about the haircut second... read more

Fast cut but come on, $18 for a Childs haircut!?!? Why would a Childs haircut cost the same as an adult?!

I don't typically write these but for Sanchez I will. The best barber I have ever been to. I'm a 26 year old guy and live in Wrigley and would be fine if I never went to another barber in my life. He's been here 30+ years and all you have to do is show him a picture of what you want, and he can do it. Absolutely flawless. I have lived all over the Midwest, and never had any so exact do my hair. read more

Had the pleasure of getting my haircut by Drae.... Super chill quick and professional.... Awesome experience will definitely be coming back

This place is amazing. My first time there and I received a great cut. Magdalena was awesome. She was friendly and gave me the exact cut I wanted. Will be back. read more

Great place. Sanchez is a good guy and my haircut was what I wanted.

I am irate and feel like I just got robbed!! I walk in here for the first time since I just moved to the area and I'm looking for a new barber. There were 3 signs that read "Haircuts $20". Nothing else was posted. I proceeded to get myself a hair cut and a shave from the owners assistant since he was busy. He was middle aged African American gentleman. He did a decent to good job with the haircut. My concerns came into play when he proceeded to do my beard line up and shave. First no shaving cream was used and he used a liner/clipper to line me up and just touched off the lines for like 30 secs with a straight razor. The line up was horrible and something I could have done at home with a $2 BIC razor. Then after he was done he told me I owed him $40!! I said I'm sorry but your signs read $20 a hair cut so does that mean the job you did without even shaving cream that took 3 minutes cost me an additional $20?? He said "You must be new here but that's the price" I was shocked that I had to pay so much for a disgusting job! I guess this is why he keeps a baseball bat right next to his station to intimidate customers into paying ridiculous prices for a below average job I could have done at home myself. I wish there was a way I can give this guy 20 negative stars! Robbed is how I'm feeling! read more

Great great place. My roommate stopped in here shortly after we moved close by and kept suggesting I start going here instead of Sports Clips. He was definitely right. The barber is an incredibly friendly guy who has plenty of stories. Usually I find myself having difficulty trying to explain the simple haircut I want, but he was able to pick up on exactly what I meant. The haircut was quick and cheap and I left the happiest I've been with a haircut in awhile. He's a great guy to chat with. Ask him about being Mr. Mexico, or his time as a lucha wrestler, and he'll pull out photos and albums to go along with the stories. You're his friend the moment you walk in the door. read more

This place is the bomb. I have paid $100 and more for bad haircuts. I did have to sit and wait for two haircuts before me. It was so worth it. One of the best hair cuts ever. $20? That is the best deal in chicago. And a great movie on while you wait. Sanchez is great. read more

A great, old School barber shop. Mr. Sanchez is an artist who practices a dying art--the classic barber cut. Best haircut my son has ever had....and for under $10! Can't be beat. read more