Matt was a joy. I took my elderly father in for a first time visit, and Matt cleaned up his hair and his mustache. My dad a great time, and looked awesome afterwards. And the digs are very cool. Check out his daughter's art! read more

Please don't waste your money like I did! I hate writing 1 star reviews but it unfortunately was earned. It was very easy to make a reservation and when I walked in I wasn't greeted at all. I was 10 minutes early and Matt at first didn't say anything to me. Then said "oh are you David" after he was sitting there just on his phone. Then sighed and said "seems like everyone is just going to be early today". Which if you are trying to live up to "Grumpy Barber" they definitely did. Most importantly how was the hair cut? I showed him a picture of my standard haircut which is very straight forward and the majority of it is a buzz. He did it super fast and was super aggressive with my head. Shook it around all the time to get hair off which was not a pleasant experience. Then he was very pushy about giving a tip afterwards. When I got home I found a ton of uneven cuts and had to redo my haircut. That's always the worst thing afterwards. If you go here I hope you have a better experience than I did! read more

He's very good at his job and usually I detest small talk when getting my hair done but he's a real interesting cat. I recommend this to anyone who wants to get great work at an even better price. read more

We have had a great first experience at this shop and we couldn't be more pleased. They had to adjust to this week and when we made a mistake on the day they welcomed us. My son is NOT a fan of most barbers or haircuts but they hit it out of the park and Mom was happy too!!! read more

Sick place, the dude smelled like a hungover bum and hamburger helper. I asked to have the sides trimmed and the top left as is, he starts cutting the top, I remind him about 6 more times that I don't want the top cut, he ignores me. When he's done I said "I didn't want you to trim the top", he burped like Barney from the Simpsons and said "you should have told me." Then he flopped down in an old chair caught his breath. Good stuff. read more

Walkins not good on Saturday... I got here at 3 with Yelp showing they are open until 5. No one else in the store, but I was told no openings until after 5? This is the 2nd time this has happened to me here so I thought I would share. Maybe walkins are good during the week, but not on Saturday despite flags waving everywhere & signs indicating otherwise. read more

My husband's cut came out very good. Appointments are also very easy to book, and Sarah has a flexible schedule.

Best barbers ever, so nice, and they know what they're talkin about. It's nice to have guys who are knowledgable, friendly, and caring about my self confidence. Thanks Grumpy Barbers! (Not so grumpy! :D) read more

I should edit this again, as the owner Marcia did make a bunch of valid points. It is not fair for me to update my review from a 5 star to a 1 star, as I have not been in the shop for about a year. However, I cannot remove warning of the lack of professionalism and ethics of the barber who was present. We all go through things, and maybe this was a difficult time. I do hope he has improved, and I wish him the best of luck. I have not tried out the new barber, but I am sure she is fantastic. I hope nothing for the best for her either. If Petey and Teresa are measures of the types of barbers this shop likes to hire, then I am sure she is amazing. My rating remains lower than 5 stars because of the experience I had. I hope that it gets better, and that the shop has improved! The original edit I made and lowering the shop to a 1 was not ethical of me, and I do apologize. I will try to give Grumpy Barbers another chance, and will update my review again once I have. read more

Great environment and very friendly people. Got a solid haircut and they put time and care into it for a very reasonable price. P.S. Teresa gives a great haircut read more

I have been here twice and both Petey and Theresa have cut my hair. Petey is certainly a master of his craft and gave me an excellent cut. Today, Theresa cut my hair and I asked for a low fade, which is a new style for me. She did a fantastic job on the cut and it might just be the best cut I've ever gotten from anyone. These folks are the real deal for barbers and they have a fun environment in their shop. I don't plan on going anywhere else. read more

I'm visiting from Kentucky and I needed a beard trim. Awesome experience. No waiting. I highly recommend! I'm a grumpy old Vet so I felt right at home....(sarcasm) read more

This sentence is the most positive in this review. I came to this place based on a referral; absolute mistake. Booked a father & son cut with Matt. When trying to establish rapport (first visit for both my son & I) Matt continuously cut me off giving his input. For my son, I requested a Low-Fade skin fade with combover on top with length taken off. After telling me no in different ways Matt then said what he was going to do. Thought cutting my sons hair, he stopped too many times to count to "dance", bribe my son with $1 to smile, and offer Lollipops. My son understands to sit still and be quiet during a cut and to do as the barber says. I could tell my son grew more anxious and uncomfortable with the cut. After Matt said he was done, I asked for more attention to squaring the back of my sons hair/neck line. Also asked to take a bit more length off the top. Please see my sons haircut in below images (1-11). A picture is worth 1,000 words and these speak VOLUMES! Now my cut. I asked for mid-fade skin fade and to keep the shape of my current cut BUT to blend fade into length up top, and take approx 1 inch off top (depending) in order to keep symmetry. Not only was there no skin fade, it's a complete butcher job! My cut is images 12-16. Oh! Almost forgot, Matt cut himself With his own scissors then ran his fingers through my sons hair!!! Leaving a blood stain behind!!! I immediately gave my son a shower with multiple soap lathers. WTF?!?!!!!! read more

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Best men's haircut in town. Very friendly and lively hunerous banter, wild stories that will leave you laughing and telling your own stories and news to the guys in a great rustic location. Just look for the traditional lighted barber pole in the main corrider of The Tobacco and Mule Exchange building in historic downtown Apex, N.C. You have to experience the remarkably comfortable man size barber chairs which even had an outlet on the chair for recharging your cellphone while you relax and allow Mike and Matt to wash, cut, and style your hair to show your best looks. Highly recommend this great men's barbershop fellowship experience that truly is a break from your daily routine. read more

The Grumpy Barbers - Even Cru Butch wax cut for an old school flat top cut. They have grooming products for the discerning man. - Barbers Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Matt is an incompetent man child who is actually a danger considering his job involves sharp objects. Won't stop talking either. The rest of it is good though, the other barbers know what they are doing and it's a relaxed atmosphere read more

Great haircut and conversation by knowledgeable barbers. Matt was great and ill surely be back. Parking was easy and they offer early appointments at 9am which is awesome. read more

New barbershop just opened in Apex, NC. Contrary to the name of the establishment, Matt comes off as personable and friendly. He's got a really nice setup and has done a fine job getting his place up and running. The shop is located on Hunter Street right off Highway 55 across the street from the Apex fire station. Conveniently booked haircuts for my son and I on his website. His schedule fills up quickly so be sure to book well in advance. When we arrived there was no wait and we got right down to business. We were offered complimentary refreshments which is a classy touch. The haircuts came out exactly as we wanted, clean fades and skillfully executed. Matt's a real pro and we are already booked for our next appointment. read more

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This was my first visit to The Grumpy Barber and I'm glad I went. I needed a beard trim. Matt listened to what I wanted and did a great job grooming my beard. Most importantly, my wife was happy with the result. There are great Chicago blues on the stereo and complimentary beverages while waiting Most importantly, Matt's not grumpy! I will be back read more

By far the most careless cut I have ever had. First, the apron had bunches of hair from last client on it. Spent some time showing pics of how my beard had looked in the past, and specifically mentioned I prefer a barber who gives a scissors cut. Never picked up a pair. I found a deep bald spot after he attempted to "lift" the mustache. "It'll grow back" is not what you want to hear from the barber; no way to fix or blend this kind of mistake. In the car I noticed the neckline uneven, and next morning I noticed a large slash above one ear where he had been cleaning. Clearly knew this had happened and hid it. Never had to post a review for a barber before but this was a terrible terrible experience. read more

In town for the weekend and needed a cut. Went to see these guys and glad I did. Super friendly,great junk talking and around good guys. Pete did a great job on my flattop. Made it look high and tight. Great job. If you need a good barber and a great cut check these guys out. read more

I recently moved to the RDU area and was on the hunt for a good barbershop. This caught my eye as the prices are very reasonable and the reviews were great! I thought my haircut was pretty good. Matt cut my hair and he said that his other barber was probably better doing fades than he was. My daughter LOVED the old school gumball machine they had there so that was a nice touch. I guess the only thing that kind of weirded me out was the history of the building that the barbershop is in and Matt said that there are some "weird things" that happen in there from time to time. That was a little too "weird" for me. But, I would say that I didn't find Matt "grumpy" at all. read more

Was going to give this place less stars on account of false advertising per their level of grump but no way I'm going to mess up his perfect 5-star rating for that. Haircut was super quick - I think I was in and out in 15 mins but got the job done well. The bottom line is, my wife likes it and it's a clean cut that was easy to schedule. I'll be back. read more

Matt is grumpy as advertised and a badass barber. I got one of the best fades I've ever gotten here. He has lots of stories, great jokes, and gave me some much needed beard trimming tips. I will be back! read more

I've been going to Matt since my first cut with him before he opened his own shop and have never had as good a haircut since coming from NY two years ago. Matt is great and the shop is a simple but really nice place to just get a guys cut. Highly recommend!! read more

Teresa is absolutely amazing! I have very stubborn Asian hair that is difficult to cut/manage and she always takes to time to make sure it looks amazing. I really enjoy how she asks for my opinion while also providing suggestions. I've never really had someone take the time to teach and show me which products to use/how to use them so meeting her was game changing! She's very communicative over text and is a joy to chat with. I only wish they were a bit closer to me, but it's definitely worth the drive! read more

Just moved to the area and my son didn't want to go somewhere commercial, he wanted a locally owned barbershop. This was perfect! I reached out through Yelp to make the appointment, it was super easy and fast. Both of my boys love their haircuts and we loved talking to and getting to know Petey! We will definitely be back! read more

Teresa was fantastic. She is very much into the details and authentically takes time to make sure you're satisfied. Additionally, she didn't rush and that's important to me. Too many try to rush a haircut and just want to be done. Not Teresa. Very pleased with her service and will absolutely go back to her. read more

Best haircut anywhere! You can't go wrong with either Matt, Petey or Teresa. Make sure you make an appointment ahead of time as they book up quick. read more

Matt and Pete give great haircuts. You put your reservation in through the website it takes a minute or two it's a piece a cake and then show up at your designated time and there's no waiting, no drama and you can have a free refreshment from the refrigerator if you chose to do that. Both guys have a great sense of humor and only one of them has cut my hair but I brought my Dad, brother, son, and nephew and they have all had the best haircut they have ever had. And for 20 bucks at the time of this particular review... You can't beat it! Go to their website and make a reservation and see what I mean. read more

Very cool barbershop. We didn't have an appointment but walked in. My son received a great haircut. These three guys work so well together and were hilarious. Everyone looked great when leaving. read more

Petey Dorris is the best!!!! As a result I am a life long customer!

Don't let the name fool you! The "Grumpy" Barber is genuinely the nicest, most talented barber around. Matt has been voted the "Best Barber" in Apex for good reason. Both of my grown sons get their haircuts by Matt whenever they're in town. He's become a great friend to our entire family. read more

This was my first visit and I have to give these guys a definite "thumbs up"! My appointment was on time and I love the online scheduling at their website, brilliant! I got a great haircut and one of the best shaves I have ever had. I would highly recommend these guys and I hope I can become a regular customer just for the shave. read more

What a great place! This is a entrepreneurs heaven. All barbers are independent and have their businesses. Loved the vibe and my barber. This is truly a way to support your community and not chain shops, more power to you guys. read more

Matt is a great master barber. We have become great friends and he now cures many of my friends hair. I used to go to the"quick cheap cut" place, and I leaned you get what you pay for. I look better, feel better and my haircut lasts longer. ..I'm also randomly asked by supermodels if they should recognize me somehow ‍ read more

Not real impressed w/my husband's haircut from this past friday.....i was a hairstylist for over 12 years but decided to quit after carpal tunnel and wanted my husband to feel what it's like going to a real barber and it doesn't look any better than what i can do. he left unwanted hairs all around his hairline and neckline (like what did you even do?), he didn't blend in his beard very well, he cut over his ear way too high "white wall". normally, i wouldn't say anything but 60$ for a basic great clips haircut? please.....this is a joke for barbers everywhere. he won't be coming back. read more

Matt's been my barber for close to 4 years now. He's always given me a perfect haircut. He is definitely a master of his craft. You want a great professional haircut this is the place for you. read more

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Very happy to have found where Matt and Michael went after leaving Exchange. Matt was the 3rd barber I tried after moving to Apex, and by far the best. Great job with beards too. The banter between him and Michael is good part of the atmosphere too. Try it, you'll like it! read more

Matt is an expert and a super likeable guy. He gets the job done right, and the shop is always a great spot to be in. You won't go wrong getting a cut with him. read more

If you're looking for a great MEN'S barber shop, this is your place. It took me over a year and many bad haircuts to fund the Grumpy Barbers. Very relaxed atmosphere where the guys really make you feel welcome and at home. Petey does a tremendous job and is an awesome conversationalist, especially about sports. (Unfortunately he's a NY Jets fan). Perfect cut every time, clean up with a strait razor always keeps me looking professional (I'm a frequent flyer at every 3 weeks) Keep up the great work men read more