In town for a convention, needed the fade & beard cleaned up. This was close by & ended up being the old school barber shop I was looking for. Walked in & Brandon was available, he was super personable & did a great job. Would definitely recommend! read more

Great haircut, walked in and immediately was sat in chair. Would definitely return if I was in SLO again.

The Barber is the best! They have a full staff of barbers who are experienced and really want you to be happy with the experience. I have been going there for years and highly recommend this shop. read more

Robert needs a lil more practice on the fades and just overall evenness of the hair depth and direction but Mark is the man always

Old School Barber Shop! Just what I was looking for and Walk Ins Welcome. Straight edge and neck shaves. Has a Great Vibe!

Classic barber shop. Only one complaint - they're open every day except when they're not. Every third time I swing by for a haircut, the sign says closed (like today @ 2:30). Probably best to call first. read more

The 5 stars are for the barber who cut my husband's hair. I wish I'd asked his name; the one with the beard and tatoos. He was very kind and gentle to my husband, who has dementia and who is often reluctant to try something new. He made it a relaxing occasion. After driving 45 miles for a good haircut we were not disappointed. VIBES? An inquiry to the white-haired barber about the expected wait time seemed to arouse irritation. Who needs that? read more

Derek is awesome. Great cut, now I'm getting laid for sure. The whole staff is quite talented and always quick to get you in the chair.

No aapoitments, just walk in. Opens super early and all the barbers are good. Great old time barbershop.. Cash or Venmo only!

I have been here several times and I'm always happy with my cut. Not many barbers will do women's hair, but both Mark & Dermot have been my barbers here, and they're both great! They listened to what I wanted and took their time making me look great. I also appreciate the conversation during the process; they were very personable each time! If you're a woman, man or non-binary, seeking a traditional masculine cut, I highly recommend this shop! read more

Best barber crew in SLO...3 generations deep. Cool old school barber shop vibe with great conversation. My go-to read more

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From out of town and needed a place to get lined up and came across this place. All I can say it exceeded my expectations. Will definitely be back. Early morning hours was exactly what I was looking for. Recommend to everyone. read more

These guys are awesome! They except walk in all the time and it's fun to sit if you need to wait and talk and listen to the guys banter back and forth! read more

Very personable staff. My barber was Al, who did a very thorough job on my skin fade, and dealt with my very wavy hair like a pro. He also had tons of great stories to share from his super interesting work history. This has become my go-to barber shop. Note: this place is walk-ins only, which is convenient for last minute folks like myself. Be prepared to wait a bit if you get there later. read more

Jeremy did my sons first hair cut. He was so patient and kind about my son being squirmy and resistant. I gave him very vague direction about what I wanted and the cut is adorable. It's a bit more expensive than other places but totally worth it for the experience. Everyone in there seemed very skilled and kind. I'll definitely be back. read more

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This is a great place! The barbers have always done an excellent job and are friendly too. I've been a repeat customer here for a number of years. read more

After my haircut, the moment I left the barber shop I was meet by a mob of women trying to rip my clothes off. I went in a solid 4/10 and left looking like Denzel Washington. In all seriousness I was passing through SLO on my way to LA and I was very satisfied with my haircut. I wish I could find a barber like this in Los Angeles. Thank you Mark(barber) read more

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Needed to get a haircut as I had a important meeting coming up and let's just say I needed a bit of a clean up. This place is located right next to downtown but not easy to spot if you are just driving by. Best bet is look for Ben Franklin's Sammy's and it's hidden right behind that place. It's a pretty small place that has only 3 chairs they look super old with ash trays on the arms. Not sure how long it's been a barber but the building looks pretty old. It's been updated with corrugated metal on the walls, a couple of TV 's that were not playing, and some country music playing lightly in the background. They even have the red white and blue moving barber pole on the wall. Wait times can vary but it takes about 20 minutes per person and it's first come first serve. They also use one chair on Sundays and Mondays so be prepared to wait as this place has a following. I had to wait about 40 minutes which I guess isn't bad. I'm normally not a barber person as I got an ear cut when a kid and got pretty traumatized from the experience lol.. but hey when in SLO it's pretty much barbers so got to go with the flow:) The cut was actually surprisingly well done. I was kind of scared it was going to be one of those military cuts that is not my style but he cut it nicely clean but not just a buzz cut. He actually uses a scissors and is very thorough. He also is a good conversationalist or should I say listener. He also knows a lot about a lot of different subjects. Want to talk surfing he's got a board and can converse in the subject. This guy knows his stocks so don't be frade to ask. You talk and talk and before you know your haircut is done and you are out the door. Prices are reasonable considering how thorough the cut is. Only cash so like me empty handed guided me to the service station to pull from the ATM. Totally trusted me! 5 stars all the way... read more

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Great old school barbershop. Dre gave me the cleanest cut/fade I've had in a long time. All the barbers seemed to be well known by the customers there and friendly. Would highly recommend this shop! read more

Cut off time is before 130pm on Saturdays apparently... Not too thrilled so far. Don't bother if you can't arrive before 1pm.

Perfect! Love everything about this place - casual, clean, friendly, excellent barbers, and $10 cash for a regular ol' haircut. Finally a place that doesn't leave the bf looking like he was one razor-stroke away from being scalped. These guys know what they're doing - 100% recommend! read more

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I usually hop around and forth between barbers and haircut chains when getting a haircut, depending which city I'm currently in. They all vary in quality and accuracy, and I walk away feeling so-so most of the time with some minor disappointments (no big deal since my hair will grow out in a matter of weeks). Mark's shop is convenient and straight forward. Only accepts walk ins so there may or may not be a wait. Mark cut my hair exactly how I wanted it. He's very skilled and easy to talk to! He is also very attentive to detail no matter how simple my haircut is which probably explains why I walk away feeling good every time! read more

Best hair cut and beard trim I've ever had. Very relaxed and clean atmosphere , quick service but not so quick that they sacrifice quality. I've been going to Jeremy for over a year now every three weeks, and have left feeling fresh and clean every time . 20/10 read more

Killer barber shop. Super consistently great cuts from all their barbers, and a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Best in SLO!

This is an exceptional hair cutting place, very friendly and great customer service. Very little wait time. Highly recommend coming here if you are in SLO read more

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High priced and terrible haircut. Was a bad overall experience. Have lived in SLO for years and thought I would try, what a mistake

I've been coming here for about three years. I don't get very regular cuts but this is my go-to shop, even after trying several others in SLO. After getting another great cut recently, I decided it was time to finally give a 5-star review. Every barber I've gotten a cut from has been friendly and professional. The reasonable price makes it easier for me to tip the barbers what they deserve. Not going anywhere else in the foreseeable future. read more

Thank you Jim for giving my 15-month-old his first haircut! It turned out better than I imagined. Jim was patient and did the best he could with a crying toddler. Jim was calm, supportive, and professional. My son left with his first comb :) I love the idea of walk-in sessions and very much appreciate them being open on Sundays. Their 5-star reviews are accurate. The shop is clean and has easy parking. There is a nice waiting area in which my family (because everyone needed to witness my son's first haircut) sat and played with the available card decks. I look forward to taking my son back again. read more

I am relatively new to the area. Looking for a reliable and friendly barber. Austin gave me a fantastic cut. He made me feel at home. He listened to exactly what I wanted. He's a genuine and nice guy. The Barber is now my go-to place for a haircut from now on. Thumbs up! read more

Went here the other day after looking for barbers for over a week, and they took me in without an appointment which was very nice because my schedule can get very busy. The place was also very covid safe and I felt comfortable in there. I was super lucky to have Ed cut my hair! This is definitely my favorite hair cut to my memory. You can tell Ed put a lot of care and time when cutting my hair. Ed does amazing fades and seems well-practiced in many haircutting styles. Came home getting so many compliments and I will be coming back again and asking for Ed! read more

This place was really busy when I came in Saturday morning. I ended up waiting close to an hour but I'm glad I waited. The older gentleman in the last chair cut my hair and it came out really well. All the barbers there seemed to take their time with each customer (hence the wait times). I'll definitely be coming back. read more

As if a great haircut wasn't enough, Jim made sure everything about my service was great! I am new to the area and couldn't find a good shop to get my hair done at, had a barber cancel twice and another one playing texting tag. So I pulled up yelp to find a good barbershop to go to! I am VERY happy that I found this shop and got a great haircut! I am very particular when it comes to my hair and I couldn't be happier! Will be back!!!! read more

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I was visiting the area for a wedding, and stopped in for a haircut and beard trim on Saturday morning. There were two barbers working when I arrived, and a third showed up by the time I left. The haircut I received was satisfactory, but I was extremely disappointed by what was done to my beard. I have a relatively long full beard, and clearly stated that I did not want a great reduction in length. The barber proceeded to take his shears to it reducing the overall length by about half, giving it a weird shape, and ultimately leaving me feeling self conscious about my appearance all night at the wedding. Fortunately it's hair, and it will grow back, but I will never allow another barber to trim my beard in the future after this extremely disappointing experience. I don't recall the man's name, but he wore glasses, and had a flat top haircut. Their signage states that they charge $27 for a haircut, and $10 for a beard trim, however when I asked to pay I was only charged $27, which leads me to believe that he knew he botched the beard trim. read more

Love that I finally stumbled into this place!! Today was my fourth haircut with Jim, he is very easy going and does a great job! This is a no fuss place and that is exactly what I needed. The prices are very reasonable and Jim will definitely be my go to guy. Thank you!! read more

Took my 4 year old here for the first time. My son is very scared of getting his hair cut but Ed was so patient and let him hold the clippers to show that they're not scary. Normally this is a very stressful situation for all parties, but because of Ed, there wasn't one tear! We will definitely be back! read more

Best place to get a haircut for real men in San Luis Obispo county!! The owner is an awesome guy!!

Feeling fresh! Great service and great cut! Got a high skin fade and I feel so smooth. Would recommend

Been going to Mark for a little over 7 years now. Just visited his new spot and got my sons haircut. My sons don't like anyone else cutting their hair but Mark. If your in the area stop in and get a cut you will not be disappointed. Best barber in SLO. read more

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I was away from home and needed a haircut. No appointment was necessary. Great haircut, friendly folks.

It was a great experience really personable atmosphere. I was very happy with the haircut I received.