I've been going to Top Cut for a few years now. Sue and Van are great- I've had cuts from both of them and so have friends. I mostly drop in and I rarely have to wait for more than 1 person ahead of me. The pic of my high fade with a design on the side is from my last time with Sue. read more

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Best cut I've had in ages. Van talks the language of people with hair like me (south Asian wavy curly hair) read more

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Great stuff. Got a good haircut here. Thank you fella! Not much else to say. thank you Only charged $35. If you come here, you need to tip so he makes at least $45. He's giving us $80 haircuts and did EXACTLY what I asked for in the photos. read more

Sue is the best barber in the Bay! She always leaves my hair looking exactly as I hoped and remembers exactly what we did on my last visit. I only go to her now! read more

First time here with my son, who has a beard in the winter time. Place is clean and Van did a wonderful job. He is very skilled and friendly. We left the job up to him and he knew exactly what to do. Thank you so much, Van. You got a new client for sure! Come see Van! You won't be disappointed. read more

My son has tried several hair stylists in the area and has been unhappy with each one. He felt like no matter how well he explained what he wanted or how many photos he showed, his hair never turned out the way he wanted. He began dreading getting his hair cut. I thought we would never find someone until we went to Sue at Top Cut. Sue takes her time and keeps asking my son how short he wants each area of his hair so that it ends up looking just the way he wants it. If you are looking for someone who is patient and communicates well (especially with teens:-), try going to Sue at Top Cut. read more

Fast, good, acceptably priced. And not too much talking. Perfect for me. Will be back

Love this barbershop! I used to pay so much for cuts at bougie barbershops in SF and Oakland. This place is remarkably cheaper and the cut is even better! Ask for Sue! read more

Ive been to this shop several times previously and the woman who cut my hair was good but the gentleman who cut my hair today was terrible. I asked for a cut and style and got no wash, no product and the cut was so bad I had to go to Great Clips Rockridge to fix it. It was bad to the point of questioning if this person was even licensed. I could have done the same shabby job at home and saved $30. I will NOT be returning and recommend lliterally anyplace else in Oakland To get a haircut. read more

I love this barbershop. They are fast, reliable, and very affordable. Walk ins are welcome and you always get a chair fast.

Having thick and straight Asian hair and spent a ton of $$$$$ at highly recommended salons with $150+ per haircut places without much to show, I had given up. I took the advice of a friend and went to a barber instead (my hubby's) and without much ado, Van took good care of me. I walked in with a shoulder length mop. No nonsense, quick and clean textured and layered cut (can't see texture on the pic because I didn't blowdry or put product). Van definitely knows his way around asian hair and how to add texture to it. So Ladies, if you want a good razor cut or texturing and don't mind paying double digits and without the nonsense, you should bring a pic of what you want and let Van do his magic. And.... don't ask for balayage, highlighting, curls, etc. Let's keep things real. read more

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Solid place to get a haircut. My head was looking like a round bowl so I walked into Top Cut and told the barber to cut the sides shorter and blend the top. Solid job and the barber has a good sense of humor. $30 bucks is a deal!! Will definitely be back. read more

Didn't really get what I asked for. Too short on top, I have curly hair if you cut too short you lose the curls

Solid snips in 2024. Always love the quality haircut from Van. Parking is easy to find and the barber shop is always welcoming and clean.

VAN IS THE MAN! Skin fade, trim the top is my go-to style. Van always does it well. He's fast and efficient, and he gives a nice tight haircut. Van at Top Cut is one of the only shops that not only still takes walk-ins but also its good value. Every other barber shop is appointment only and charging $50+ for a cut. I don't need the barber with the sleeve tats, I don't need the whiskey and fancy pomade. I just want to straight forward quick cut. Van delivers every time. Also, bring cash! read more

I've cut my hair four times since the pandemic started. I thought I did a "passable" job on my high skin fade. At least on the sides. For the top, I'm just chopping away as if I have two left hands. And for the back, I'm literally guessing and praying. Through the low-quality Zoom pixels, no one's going to care. That is, until I finally butchered it so badly that my colleagues actually noticed it on Zoom. OK. Right. That's the end of my self-hair-cutting run. Salons were recently given the go-ahead to accept customers indoors. Decided to try out Top Cut. I think I've found my new go-to! Van cut my hair. I asked for a high skin fade. No problem. The cut turned out clean and right on point. He was not only skilled and proficient, but a friendly guy to talk to, too! It's not easy to find a solid barbershop/salon that can comfortable execute a skin fade. Very happy to find this gem in my neighborhood. Price is a substantially higher than at my former barbershop in SF. But happy to support this business, and will continue doing so. They clearly have a lot of long-time, happy customers, as every now and then one would stop by to shout hello and welcome back. In terms of COVID-19 precautions, they were solid. Socially-distanced seats. Everyone work masks. Hand sanitizer at the front of the store. read more

Van did a wonderful job. He practiced a safety procedures and styled. Thank you 510544 read more

I'm frankly disappointed in my haircut. I showed Sue a photo of a haircut I used to have that I wanted to emulate: a full comb-over with shaved sides. I also specified that I wanted my comb over to come down to my left ear, creating a more asymmetrical look. Lastly, I wanted to establish a clean line between my comb over and the shaved side. I don't know whether she misunderstood or didn't care, but she proceeded to give me a more traditional comb over, cutting my hair an inch shorter than I wanted (which she then said she would "blend", which I was forced to accept because she had already cut off too much as it was). She didn't establish a clean line. And she kept commenting how I had too much hair. Maybe she is better at providing more traditional, conservative cuts for men, but my experience felt haphazard and rushed. Not worth the $32 I paid. Suffice it to say I'll be looking for a different barber. read more

Great men's barbers. Quaint small shop. Easy parking. What's to say about a men's barber?

I have thick, curly hair which can be a nightmare to cut. They were amazing, cut it to how I asked, and did so quickly!

Van, what sort of fairy dust do you sprinkle over your hands before you cut hair? Because what you do is magic! A friend of mine was in need of a nice haircut to prepare himself for an upcoming professional election. He had been cutting his own hair for as long as he can remember-- seriously, no exaggeration. However, he figured for such an important professional event, he deserved/needed a fitting professional hair cut. Having little to no experience in salons/barbershops, he got me and another girl friend to accompany and help him. I'm so glad that we went to witness the transformation. Watching my friend go from before to after provoked the same emotions as 6 year old me had when I saw cinderella go through a sparkly swirl and end up wearing the baddest dress & shoes in town. I guess what I'm basically saying is that Van is your fairy godmother (er, godfather) reincarnated. You got a fancy place to be? Need to look fly? Then come to Top Cut Barber Salon. The end. And a happy ending too. My friend looked so unbelievably and almost unrecognizably handsome when Van was done. I have a feeling Van does this kind of work on the regular though. All in all, I highly recommend this place and its service. An easy 5 stars to give from me. read more

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Was looking for a new hair cut spot that does a good fade, doesn't take an hour and isn't $45 like the ones by my work in downtown SF. Top Cut Barber Salon hit the mark. I came in right when they opened and was in and out in under 30 mins. Simply showed a photo of what I wanted and done. Prices were reasonable and the stylists/barbers were all friendly. Pros: Reasonable prices, friendly stylists, on Piedmont ave Cons: Nothing comes to mind Bottom line: A quality well priced cut on Piedmont Ave read more

Uhhh so I went here because I needed a quick, inexpensive haircut and saw this place had pretty good reviews. To be fair, Marty wasn't there when we went and most of the good reviews are for him specifically. My haircut was ok, nothing special, but it ended up being $25 (before tip) instead of the $16 advertised price??? Very disappointing. Also the seats for customers waiting are RIGHT behind the salon seats so there is no privacy whatsoever when getting your hair cut. I won't be back. Edit: changed from two stars to one star based on the owner's rude response read more

Sue does great work for the whole family. Can't go wrong with Van, either! ;-) Definitely give them a try.

Moved to Oakland recently, it was time for a beard trim and a haircut, decided to try out Top Cut. Called to find out they didn't take appointments, so ended up walking in during lunch time - got seated right away, great! The haircut was swift with efficient conversation. :) Made me a little worried about my beard-trim but Van took his time and paid extra attention to get things right. Both the haircut and beard trim lacked the structural approach I had become accustomed to, but I am definitely happy with the outcome. And it cost me a $34 - so definitely a candidate to become by go-to spot in Oakland. Definitely a no-frills barber shop, don't expect hot towels! Thank you, Top Cut! read more

I really like this barbershop located in the Piedmont neighborhood of Oakland. When I first moved up from LA, I had a hard time finding someone who paid attention to the details. My hair grows out curly, and thick, so I prefer to sport a tight fade on the sides with minimal length up top. I tried many shops and found this place about a year ago and a half ago. Sue is comparable in her talent and attention to detail like my old barber in Santa Monica. I highly recommend calling in on weekends to inquire about waiting- can get busy. If you can, ask to have Sue cut your hair. She does an awesome job, and that matters to someone like me concerned with appearance. After all, I'm a shallow Angeleno ;) Pics are from my most recent trip on Presidents' Day. read more

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So I've been coming here for a couple months or so, but today I met Ashley there! (Gosh I hope she spells it that way) She. Rocked. It. I hope they keep her because I'll be coming back! I showed her a model's perfect version of the (of course) Google result I saved, and told her what I liked and wanted different, and she got it. read more

Love Top Cut. Sue is excellent. She does a better job than most salons I've been to. She suggests, listens, truly cares and executes flawlessly. Very happy client. read more

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Man am I glad I gave this place a shot. Great experience, low-key, prices are on point. Generally speaking, I frequent Slick and Dapper or the Alley Barbershop. But they are often, very often booked for days (and in the case of the Alley Barbershop, they have jacked their prices up sooooo high that going just feels like a ridiculous waste of money. After putting off a haircut for weeks, I stumbled here and Marty (I believe is the owner) took me as a walk-in. Awesome music playing in the background, lots of funk and R&B. Many tunes from the 70s/80s. I really enjoyed the music. Marty was even rocking a swanky tie-dye button up made out of what I'm guessing was silk. The unique and odd combination of attire, music, and overall ambience was a wonderful melting pot of swag. It was a trip. An awesome trip! I enjoyed the clean fade on the sides with an electric razor, and a scissor trim on the top. The haircut took a while, but it was certainly well worth it. So many barbers mess up fades. Marty really nailed it. Can't wait to come back read more

Avoid Marty. He's not professional. Had to visit a barber 5 minutes away just to fix up his mess. Wasted $25. He doesn't even deserve a single star.. Avoid at all cost! read more

My Bf, Got a hair cut and beard trim by Marty, he was really professional and did a great job. Marty is the MAN!!! Experienced and good service!! For $20, great deal! GO MARTY!! read more

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Great quick cuts! Got me in late even after hours. Was very nice even after I asked for it to be cut even shorter. Will definitely be back.

Great cuts are hard to come by so when I find a good place its like finding a gem in the middle of a rockpile. The stylists are no frills get your haircut kind of folks and I love it here. I am not paying for the frills, drinks, massage, fancy decor... I want a quality clean cut that I know will keep me looking professional and the folks at Top Cut do just that! Thank you! I will be back : ) read more

I think I found my local barber shop! My partner and I just moved to Oakland and I've been on the search for a good cut. I called and they were able to take me as a walk-in. I sat down with Sue for my cut. She asked what I wanted, and did not disappoint! She took her time and made sure I liked what she was doing along the way. Finally, a great barber, great atmosphere, and all at a great price! Thank you, Marty, for the amazing cut! I'll be back and will absolutely be a regular of your shop. read more

Denied my autistic son a haircut, because "it,s hard for me" said by the female barber. Abelist establishment

Top Cut is another local East Bay barber that is the master of customer service. Note they prefer cash payments but will accept credit with a fee. Call for an appointment to test their business but you're pretty safe to go as a walk in. The cut is precise, short and sweet. Again, another community business that deserves local support. read more

Sue and Van are pros and very kind. Thanks for the cuts over the years for me and my son. Killer fades.

This is the only place I go to now to get my hair cut. Van is fast and precise and makes nice conversation. Knows how to deliver exactly what I want time after time, I am always happy with the results. read more

Ive been going here for about six months and Van always gives me an amazing cut. I often get compliments. Thank you!

Went to top cut because it was close to me. I'm not picky about my hair. I told the guy what I wanted and love my hair as it came out.