I've been going to The Shave Cave for about five years now, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Shawn is my barber, and he consistently does a fantastic job--always precise, professional, and attentive to what I'm looking for. It's clear he takes pride in his work, and it shows in every cut. The atmosphere is great, and the service is always top-notch. I never feel rushed, and I always leave looking sharp. If you're looking for a reliable barber who delivers quality every time, I highly recommend checking out The Shave Cave and booking with Shawn. read more

I had a really relaxing haircut and shave experience with Kyle. He took the time to suggest a style that would suit me well, and I'm really happy with how it turned out. My haircut, beard trim, and shave were all done with great attention to detail--Kyle clearly knows his craft. I also appreciated the extra touches. Being able to enjoy one of their beers on tap while I waited made the experience even better, and they even validated my parking, which would've cost me $10 (I gladly added that into the tip). Overall, it felt like a great way to treat myself. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Quality cut, Alicia is the pro for skin fades. I highly recommend her, her style and vibe are exemplary.

Great ambiance, free beer/coffee, friendly staff and my hair dresser Kristen followed through on exactly what I was looking for in a haircut. Make an appointment. read more

The Shave Cave - Haircut - 90s curtain hairstyle - Barbers Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Traveling through saint pete and stoped here. Professional level haircuts very impressed. Jordan was my barber.

I left my first review of The Shave Cave just a few days after moving to St. Pete. I've lived in St. Pete for more than 4 years at the time of this updated review, and I still love going there. It's the ONLY barbershop that I've been to since I've moved here. The barbers are all fantastic. The owner, Max, is a great guy. His customer service is the best! Currently, JJ is my barber, and I've been going to him for more than a year now. He gives great haircuts, and he's great to chat with. The amenities at The Shave Cave are the best. Video games, beer, coffee what more do you want while you're waiting to get a haircut. Parking is free, too. read more

While visiting friends in St. Pete, I looked for a barber and selected Shave Cave using their online appointment system. Nick had an available slot the next day, and I arrived early to be greeted with a comfortable lounge and offer of a beverage, along with others waiting. Nick greeted me promptly as scheduled and we had a great time chatting about mutual interest in movies, and I also got to meet the owner/entrepreneur Max. Nick did a super job on my aging head, taking time and offering suggestions - I was impressed, and also with the cleanliness, ease of service and welcoming atmosphere. And the pricing was reasonable, certainly deserved for the quality work! Nice to know there is a quality barbershop with a great team in St. Pete! Thanks! read more

To high of a price for the barber to leave clumps of long hair. Told exactly what I wanted and after I left and showed found 3 spots with long hair. When I got a razor shave read more

Got my first ever mani/pedi. I'm 52. Why did I wait so long? Melody was great. Huge personality. Did a great job. Wanted to also get a shave but the place was packed. So make a reservation! Another nice touch is they serve beer, water, etc. TVs everywhere. I watched Olympic trials for skateboarding. I didn't even know that was in the Olympics. And they sell tons of products for hair and beards. Oh, and the dog is awesome of course. If I lived here this place would be my go to place for sure. And hey men, if you are on vacation, make an appointment and get yourself cleaned up! read more

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A great haircut in St Pete. Kristen is the best and highly recommend her, and all of the barbers in the shop. In addition, they have cold beer on tap for patrons!!! read more

I bought my son a birthday gift for a cut and shave and I was so incredibly happy with Jordan's workmanship and my son was over joyed. The place was cozy and manly. He will definitely return. read more

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Free drinks when you walk in need i say more Went here for the first time being someone who is very particular w barber shops Chose this place and what a choice man Ask for Jordan Vibes are immaculate here read more

It has been a few years since I last visited.(I live out of town) This Barber provides a classic full service experience. The lounge feels like you are at your own home with a bartender and several great drafts and wines on tap. Everyone is very helpful as well as adding to the positive fun vibe. Jess was my barber and did a great job. Probably one of the closest shaves I have had. Thanks again for the good service. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a shave or beard trim, come early and have a beverage before you begin. It is a great chance to relax and revive! read more

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I have had it with going to salons that really are not into the barber vibe. This is a shop that gets guys. It is not froo-fru it is quality work every time. read more

Great haircut and awesome vibe. Been going for several years and very happy with Kristen. After checking in, they always offer a drink, beer, coffee, water, etc. with several beers on tap. They have 2 TVs and several arcade games. Kristen is a great barber! read more

Unfair policy about missing appointments. They provide no service take your money . Beware can a business legally do this ?

Been going to The Shave Cave for six months now! Always have an amazing experience, very friendly staff, you're created and asked if you'd like anything to drink... solid selection of beer if you're feeling like one before your cut. I've frequently had Alicia cut my hair, she's friendly, easy to talk to, and always comes through with an awesome skin fade! Highly recommend The Shave Cave if you live in St. Pete read more

I "dropped" Ben off to cut all cleaned up with his mop that is was rocking. We have events coming up that he needs to look pretty for and no shave November is now over! The place is really nice in design with individual stations that are divided by stained wood half walls. They offer a wide range of services from the haircuts, waxing, nails to hot stone massages. The hair cuts start are $30 but you can also get a membership too. Generally Ben wouldn't pay that much for a haircut but it all depends on what you are used too. That is nothing to my haircuts which take 1/4th of the time to do than his did. LOL I loved that there was a cute dog sleeping in it's bed while the owner was working. I am such a sucker for that. Happy to report that Ben came out looking like a new person all nicely cleaned up with short hair and the beard manicured. read more

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A perfect place for a fade or any haircut. Shawn is awesome. Great shop and amazing atmosphere. 10/10

Always a great haircut. Highly recommended. Beers on tap and video games as well. Love the bulldog! read more

The Shave Cave - Barbers Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Jordan did a absolute amazing job cutting my hair for first time, being a customer that has been coming here for 2 years. 10/10 Jordan

Kristen just gave me the best haircut of my life. When done I simply said "You're it, I can stop looking." Thanks for an amazing experience. read more

Barber did not cut my hair as asked. I have never been turned away from the mirror so i couldn't have input in my hair being cut. People were very snooty and uptight. Should have walked out! They were more pleased in themselves because they offered drinks!! Sorry I don't get a haircut so I can have a beer. And sucks if you are sober and they try to influence you... read more

If you are a no show they will charge you for your appointment. I checked in at 12:30 with Alex for my 12:50 appointment with Kirsten. It was taking a while, and when I checked the time I realized it was one and asked them if I was still getting my cut. They said she was finishing up with someone. I waited patiently, and when I checked the time it was now 1:10. Nobody was at the front desk so I walked over to Kirstens station only to find that someone else was having their hair cut. Someone else was given my appointment while I was sitting right next to the front desk. There is no other explanation if they are 20-30 minutes. The first desk person was apologetic about it, but it wasted a midday block of my weekend day. Yes it appears like a half hour of time but I left early to get there on time; not to mention I have been going here for over a year. I'll find another place to get my hair cut, as I would recommend to you if you value your time. Thanks for wasting my time Shave Cave. read more

To be honest, I chose this place because of the name. There, I said it. How can you resist?? Especially for me who hasn't been in a barber shop since I was a kid. I've just always shaved my head. I was looking for my first real beard trim, and why not? ok, enough about me. This place has a cool masculine vibe. The barbers were welcoming and friendly, the doggy was friendly and the IPA was cold and welcoming. Shawn trimmed up my wild man beard. I didn't really know what I wanted to do, but a few questions later and Shawn was putting his master barber skills to work. The trim and treatment felt professional and unpretentiously high end. He used a beard balm at the end and as I lie here in bed 4 hours later, I get soft notes of vanilla and tobacco. This stuff smells amazing! It was a great experience. read more

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12/29 Update They do get an A for effort and I believe they want to be the upscale barber of choice in the area, but execution and quality issues will need to greatly improve. I had an appointment today at Max's invite to make up for my initial experience. Again, I was happy with the haircut, but couldn't do the shave because I was running late and the shop was too busy to push my appointment 30 mins. Still, I appreciated their efforts to do what they could in the time originally booked. I left feeling good about the haircut until my girlfriend looked at me and had me turn my head back and forth a couple times. My side burns were no where near looking like each other with one being shorter and wider than the narrow longer other side of my head. Wtf!? Back to the shop, I knew they would fix it and it was an honest mistake. So we waited 40 mins after begin told to come back in 20 minutes. Again - wtf?! I liked the barber, he was a good guy and did fix my head, but my time is valuable to me and 1.5 hours for a haircut that would cost $40 isn't premier service at all. I tipped $20 for the no-charge cut and won't be back. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this shop after my 3 visits. I'm done and wish them well. ** 11/24 Update. Max, one of the owners actually reached out to me the evening I posted my initial review. He assured me my experience was not typical, apologized, and offered to make everything right. I was very impressed with his responsiveness and sincerity I will update again after my next experience. read more

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Solid cut. The shop has a relaxed vibe. I was offered a beverage when I checked in. I had to wait a few minutes so I played some Golden Tees. They have a couple Arcade games, multiple TVs, and comfortable chairs. Will go back, and I highly recommend. read more

This is my favorite spot for cuts and shaves. Multiple different cuts from different Barbers here and haven't had anything to complain about. Great service, a free beer, and great cuts so far. If they all stay I'll keep coming back. Favorite cut so far by JJ. read more

I've been going to the Shave Cave for haircuts for several months now. You can book your appointment online and it's usually pretty easy to get in. This place has good COVID-19 protocols while taking your temperature, asking you about your health, and having you complete a questionnaire the first time you go. The stylists are friendly and I've had several of them cut my hair. They do a professional job and give you a true barber shop experience. Parking can be a bit tricky but they will validate you parking in the garage. Like many of the newer places, they will also offer you a beer while you are waiting. read more

The service and the vibes are immaculate, and my barber Christopher really knows how to entertain and give me a quality haircut every time.

I just moved to St. Pete not long ago, and one thing i was dreading was looking for a barber in the area because let's face it, we're all picky when it comes to the fresh cut (; This place has nothing but good vibes, great haircuts and amazing people! Britt takes care of all my needs, from the fade to the conversation. She is nothing less than amazing and would recommend 10/10. All the way down to being greeted by alex who makes the process of coming in and leaving so easy, greeting me with her beautiful smile (: These ladies definitely leave an impression. From their professionalism, to their talents, as well as down to earth friendly. You can't miss! Thank you guys for everything and for anyone reading this as a review, it is a must! 10/10 Recommended. (: read more

Great atmosphere and style inside. Nice comfortable leather chairs, big screen TVs, etc. However, not so much testosterone that I would avoid recommending it to women as well. You'll be greeted with a smile and a cold, local craft beer or cider (great ciders!)... if you desire a refreshment (the "Cream and Sugar Please" is actually a really delicious coffee stout - and I don't drink stouts or coffee beers, or at least I thought)! There's a number of Certified Master Barbers to deliver great haircuts (might want to check out their "Team" on the website as some have different specialties that may help guide your decision). It now includes pedicures/manicures and a believe a massage therapist is on the way if not already working there (they seem to be growing quickly. However, I don't think it has been quickly and I take that as a really solid sign because the growth hasn't seemed rushed whatsoever...more just happening organically). I believe the owner is Max, who's always been super friendly towards me and everyone else I see him talk to. As the website clearly states before you schedule an appointment, they just had to raise their prices for the first time in many years (I believe still less than most places downtown!). So, I'm paying a little more than in the past, but the haircuts and the experience are worth it. TBH, I wrote a previous Yelp review when I saw the increased rates and it wasn't very nice. Max promptly replied explaining that years of inflation had passed by but his rates all stayed the same. After reading his calm, respectful reply, I was enlightened to see things from a less ignorant perspective. I was embarrassed to have put down a locally owned business that I believed in, so I immediately deleted my review. I kind of wish I hadn't though, because it also deleted Max's classy reply to my ignorance, including how many years he ate the inflation. It also showed how well he dealt with a customer suddenly becoming a jerk! I owe Max and EVERYONE at the Shave Cave a sincere apology! All of y'all work your butts off and are still always friendly. I look forward to seeing y'all soon. read more

I hate shopping, so I really like to find my favorites quickly; luckily, my first haircut in St Pete was here with Humberto, who did a terrific job. Well-run spot that treats both its customers and employees well. read more

Let's say for #asian hair or any type of hair that may be a little trickier to cut - you would not think to go to a traditional barbershop. But this is NOT your traditional barbershop - the old boring uptight barbershop has evolved to a new experience that has unique products focused on the self grooming man, along with an incredibly unique experience that focuses on YOU! With complimentary beverages from local breweries, to water, soda and more - comfortable leather couches in an environment that will surely have you lounging and talking with the locals! The best part of the experience are the stylist!! Now keep in mind they do accept walk-ins but also appointments so their schedules fill up and there might be a slight wait without an appointment (strongly suggest appointment). When I was there yesterday - at one point - there was a 30 minute wait - which was perfect! Stylist provide not just your straight edge trimming beard/shave with hot towel treatment (which is awesome - now I don't have a beard but the straight edge shave/clean up is amazing) to a traditional barber cut to the latest trendy styles that only a skilled stylist utilizing a straight edge could create! Everyone is excellent but Kristen has a way with attention to not only detail but will get to know you and what you're looking first before a strand of hair is cut! Give them a try and I am sure you'll be wanting to come back to be part of the ShaveCave family!! read more

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I cannot recommend the Shave Cave enough. Masterclass fades, friendly barbers, and a modern, clean environment. While every barber here is great, Kaleb goes above and beyond to make sure every haircut is perfect. He is a great, friendly guy, too. read more

Just had a haircut and beard trim with John at the Shave Cave. Just moved from Chicago--never thought I could replace my barber from Chicago--I was wrong!! Best haircut and beard trim I have ever had--love this place!! Couldn't recommend the Shave Cave more!!! read more

A modern, upscale barber shop with talented, professional barbers. I've been a Shave Cave client for ~7 years, since they first opened. I have been happy with all of the barbers in the shop over the years. Great atmosphere. I look forward to shooting the breeze with these folks every couple weeks while I get my ears lowered. The Shave Cave is one of a kind and THE SPOT in St. Pete, IMO. Hats off to Max & the entire team at The Shave Cave! (May not be the place for you if you're looking for a "salon") read more

Trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash etc. Update for Max: I'm sorry for my nonspecific negative review, allow me to rephrase. If you're looking for the kind of shop where the owner will take the time to find your cell number, contact you unsolicited, devolve the conversation into a series of personal attacks, and then mischaracterize what happened; then this is the place for you. If you're looking for a decent cut without a grown man blowing up at you (twice), I would recommend Uptown Barber Bar, Machine Shop Barber Company, or St. Pete Barbering Co. read more

JJ was great he understood what I was looking for and was fast. Enjoyed talking to him.

In summary, I love this place! The owner and staff are so friendly. I use Britt exclusively for my haircut and shades. Britt is an amazing hairstylist who is extremely detail oriented. the owner, Max has invested in state of the art, scheduling systems and interactive website software. he runs a tight ship! I highly recommend the Shave Cave and especially Britt to any newcomers! read more