I've been going to Stan's for many years. I always get a great haircut, and it's a friendly atmosphere. Two months ago, Quinn, a younger guy, started cutting hair in the chair next to Stan. Quinn is also a friendly guy, and I have noticed that he has a lot of younger customers--guys in the their late teens and in their 20's and 30's. And it looks to me like he does a great job People can call for an appointment with Stan or Quinn, and they take walk-ins if they are not too busy. I give Stan and Quinn my highest recommendation! Gary Sanders, Iowa City read more

friendly-- they pay attention to detail ,had Quinn cut my hair very pleased would highly recommend

I wouldn't recommend this place. They can't even keep appointments organized... I called and made an appointment for the following day. I'm a stay home father and new to town so I'm especially anal about being on time and keeping appointments as my schedule has to work around my wife's. I showed up for my appointment and was told it was for a different day. It's one thing to make a mistake like that but another to try to make me feel like it was completely my fault when I know for a FACT I heard "how does 4pm tomorrow work?" As my business was turned away I mentioned that I felt this was "bad business" and received an "oh well". Classy. Very classy. read more

I've been going to Stan's Barber since freshman year of college, and have had a great experience each time. Whether you go with Stan or Tom, they both take the time to meticulously cut your hair. They have been in the same spot since the 70s, and always have a great conversation with you while getting your cut. I very much enjoy that they are trained at using a straight razor, and can clean you up nicely. For the price they charge and how well they give haircuts, it is honestly a steal compared to other overpriced "high end" salons. Honest work at an honest price. read more

I'm always unsure moving to a new area about the available barbers. During my first run in the Iowa City area, I tried Hawkeye Barber with mixed success. Otherwise, I would wait until I went home for a visit so I could see the woman I'd been going to before I moved. In Chicago, I tried at least three places before Christian (the Angry Barber) became my go-to. I'm soon leaving Iowa again, but during my entire year here, Stan's has been the man... well, there are two men; two barbers; two men barbers... you know what I mean. Stan's is an old-fashioned barbershop: You have sports on the radio (if Iowa is playing anywhere in any sport, pretty much), the guys will talk sports with no problem, you can read a gentleman's magazine while you wait, and the place itself is simple and small without unnecessary frills. I think it is cash only, but I'm not entirely sure. During three of my visits, Stan cut my hair. Stan is a quieter fellow both in volume and amount of conversation. I am, too, so I appreciate his laid-back demeanor. He always did a great job with the minimal direction I was ever able to give. I'm not a difficult client--I basically just ask for my hair to be shorter--and Stand was always able to oblige. As the bonus I have become so accustomed to, he would finish the cut with the warm foam back-of-the-neck straight razor shave. I love that. I also appreciated that during my bearded days (and months), Stan always offered to give the beard any work but never pushed it or "accidentally" trimmed any part of it without my say so. Tom cut my hair today, in my final visit. He is much more talkative; start any subject, and he could keep going for hours. If you prefer more of a good talk with your barber while you get your cut, he's your man. Tom also did as great of a job as Stan. I started getting worried when hair just kept coming off my head. But the final product did not disappoint. Tom even explained parts of the cut as he went along, teaching me details of cutting hair about which I never knew. It's an art form, folks. Oh, we also talked about the art street fair and the necessity of a nice lawn before purchasing a several-thousand-dollar, hand-crafted, lawn ornament. It can't be the pinnacle piece on a crappy lawn, folks, it just can't be. If I were staying longer in Iowa, I'd be heading back to Stan's for any more haircuts. The gents know what they're doing, and they're great Iowa guys, too. Thanks for the great cuts, guys! read more

Stan's barber is fantastic. I personally go to Tom and he is such a great guy and an awesome barber. I have had a lot of trouble over the years finding people that could cut my hair without making it look bad, but Tom gets it right every time! He has hair-cutting down to an art and can look at a picture of a haircut and do yours the same way. Asides from that Tom and Stan are both really nice guys and a lot of fun to talk to. You can feel comfortable going to Stan's Barber knowing that you will leave with a haircut that you like! read more

I asked for a certain haircut and showed them a picture, and the dude fucked it all up. I'm trying to grow my hair out and he just chopped the whole top off. Never going back. Run while you can. read more

See Tom at Stan's for the friendliest barber in town. Other reviews are spot-on with the "no-frills" description. It's a barber shop with design straight out of the early 70's. If you care about that, don't go here. If you want a hot, clueless, beauty school graduate to chop your hair, don't go here. If you want a great haircut from people that actually understand men's hair, go here. Some people talked about price in their reviews, but I bet these same people wouldn't complain about $20 spent at the bar. You get what you pay for. So, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a haircut that you won't regret later. read more

I have been going here since I was young. Have always gotten a very good haircut here and have never had a problem with anything Stan and Tom has done. These two are old school barbers who aren't afraid of using a straight razor to make sure you are cut right. Well worth the money spent. read more

The haircut was fine and the barbers are friendly, but they charged 21 plus tip! I just moved from San Fran and I was paying 15 there. Will definitely look for a cheaper haircut. read more

I was in Iowa City recently for the Summer Writer's Festival. I walked by Stan's and decided to go in for a trim. I looked around on the walls for a price list but there wasn't one. The "boss lady" took offense at my daring to walk around and said in that loud aggressive voice we all recognize to be hostile rather than friendly and welcoming, MAY I HELP YOU. I explained i was looking for the price list and she told me a haircut was 22. I guess they don't offer anything else. (The price was fine for me but did seem a tad high for a midwestern college town.) Then she told me I cold make an appointment for some unknown time in the future or i could wait a long time. Apparently they don't want walk-ins. I decided I didn't like her attitude and wasn't going to trust them to give me a nice trim, even with an appointment. Bottom line: SNOOTY ATTITUDE! (and didn't get my business) read more

You will get a great cut every time from either Tom or Stan.

Tom cut my hair. He is a great guy who will try to please you with his work. He didn't know what a 'fohawk' was so I had to explain it to him. This is an old fashioned barbershop with a small waiting area. Only two guys work there and it's by appointment only. A haircut is $21 or $26 with a wash. read more

Stan's was amazing to me. I got a terrible haircut from another establishment and came into Stan's hoping they could save my haircut. They took me right, gave me a great haircut with not much to work with on my head, and were extremely courteous and personable. Wish I could stay in Iowa City longer just so I could keep going to them. read more