Matt’s Barber Shop

So went to give this place a try. Walked in and was told to put my name on the list and it’ll be an hour to an hour and a half wait. He then said to come back in an hour. So I did. They called my name after 45 mins and crossed it off!!! and was told if I want a cut, I have to put my name down again and wait another hour or so! Sorry, you’re not that special for me to wait!!! Learn some damn customer service!

I’ve been to Matt’s Barber Shop numerous times and have always had the greatest haircuts and professional service from Chuck. Chuck does a great high and tight cut for all you active duty or reserve military types. Chuck is my «go to Barber» and the shop’s location is very convenient to get to. Lots of parking. Don’t go to SF where parking and great service is scarce, instead go to Matt’s Barber Shop in Burlingame for your crew cuts, high and tight, or faded hair cuts!!!

I go here to see Martin. He does speciality haircuts. He always hooks me up with a hard part cut. And its the smooth haircut in town. Hands down. If you want to look sharp whether its for business or recreation, you cant beat his work. He does beard trims too.
Ps all the guys at Matts are cool and accommodating aswell. Great place

I’ve been getting my hair cut here for almost two years now and love it. All the barbers cut hair well, but more recently I’ve been getting cut my Martin. Martin is the man. Martin’s talent, attention to detail and thoroughness is what I love. In my experience, some barbers will slack on cutting your hair after going to them for an extended period of time. Not Martin. I can count on the fact that my cut will be exactly the way I want it every time. Martin is consistent, and doesn’t rush my cut.
Perhaps part of the reason Martin is able to be consistent and thorough is because he’s organized. Martin provides online booking and appointments, which is extremely convenient. On a personal note, I myself am an avid sports fan, which Martin is too, so the conversation is always fun. Not only do I get a great cut, but I get to kick back and escape the troubles of the day talking about (and watching) sports while getting a fantastic cut. I’m off to get my hair cut by Martin now, and am looking forward to it like I do every time. Cheers.

Chuck is the man. I’ve been going to him for nearly 2 years now (since he joined), and before that I was getting my hair cut by Harold. Chuck takes walk-​ins only from Tues-​Sat, so be sure to show up early or there’ll be a little wait.
He spends the time needed and doesn’t rush a cut. I go back every two weeks to make sure my fade and taper are always sharp, and honestly just having a great convo with all the barbers there. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice and affordable ($ 25 for a cut!) place with a barber who you can call a friend! :)

Been going here now for about half a year now. Before this I only went to high-​end, somewhat stuffy, boutique places (yep I’m that kinda guy), so the change to a more old-​school, down-​to-​earth vibe was something I quickly and happily adjusted to. Going from about $ 75/​cut to $ 25 has been game changing (yes I know I’m an idiot for being a dude with barely any hair and ever spending $ 75 for a haircut).
Chuck is absolutely phenomenal. I come in every two weeks to make sure my fade is super lit. What I love about Chuck is that he takes his time and really makes an effort to improve over time. His skills have definitely gotten better and I can tell, over time, my cuts have been tailored more and more to my head shape and hair texture. The guys are also very funny and laid back. 100% recommend this place to all my friends.
They do only take walk-​ins (at least the guys I’ve seen there), but their wifi is pretty fast so if you’ve got work to do, I highly suggest the atmosphere of their waiting area. :-)

Not sure what some of these one and two star reviews are about. My barber Martin is a master. I have been coming here for over three years and have been through about four different hair styles, Martin has been able to master anything I ask of him. He is talented, funny, on point, punctual, and a joy to chill with while cutting lined up. Dont waste your time shopping around the peninsula for a barber, get a appointment with Martin and dont be disappointed.

Always a long wait and not focused on customer service. Prices are slightly high for the service and experience. Don’t recommend.

I been getting my hair cut for 10 plus years, great group of guys and a professional job. Chuck, Martin, Vic, Phil, and Emilo all give great cuts.

Charles (or is it Chas? or Charlie? or some other Charles-​based nickname) is THE MAN. Great work, fast, no bull.

If you’re looking for a solid haircut in the San Mateo-​Burlingame-​Millbrae area, look no further. I’ve gotten cuts from Chuck, Emilio, and Martin, all of which nailed what I was looking for.
It’s $ 25 for a great haircut and good barber shop vibe. I always find myself coming back here.

Probably one of the worst haircuts I’ve ever had. Nice spot, good ambiance, but can’t forgive a really poor cut for $ 25 plus tip.
Phil was super nice, but didn’t ask me before he hacked off my sideburns (now short, uneven and at a weird angle), didn’t listen to me about how short to cut my hair (it’s still too long) and basically gave me the haircut he wanted to give me. He didn’t bother to show me the back either (who knows what that looks like) and I was just glad to get out of the chair with my ears, limbs and other body parts intact.
Have heard good things about Emilio and Martin, so maybe will give them a try, but don’t expect universal results from everyone in the crew. Other guys were basically laughing at him, so maybe it’s time to hang up the scissors.

Short wait on a Sunday, but got to see their handy work on a few other customers. They take their time and get the cut exactly the way customers want. Good guys, conversational or quiet depending on customer preference and clean spot. Take pride in their shop and are efficient with time.

I’ve been going to Matt’s for a few months now. I go to Martin, he does a great job, is never too busy, and priced fair. He’s always on time and I’ve had no complaints.
If you want a good haircut every time, go and see Martin.

I just want to take the time and write a review not only for martin the barber but for the shop itself. I recently moved to the area from outside the bay area and boy did I have trouble finding a good barber. until finding this barbershop I struggled to find a place that was as welcoming as matts. I went all over the peninsula and would have to sacrifice at least 3 hours of time in order to get a decent cut.
after being particular about what kind of haircut I wanted I was fortunate to be referred by Matt to martin. not only does martin take the time to give you what hairstyle u like but he also is very friendly. Always takes the time to do things right the first time and if it is not right he will do his best to fix or make it right the next time. I have been coming here for 7 months and I have never had to wait longer than one hour to get cut especially when I make an appointment. great place to go to and feel I have made a friends at this shop which makes it unique. keep up the good work and I’ll be seing you soon.
Javier g

This place is the place to go for a proper barber shop. I got out of the Marines and moved home. I used to go to the same barber for my entire 4 year enlistment. It was hard to find someone that knows what thy are doing with the tools of the trade. After bouncing around to different places I found Matts place and met Martin. I WILL NOT GET MY HAIRCUT ANYWHERE ELSE. Martin is a master at his trade. I go in every other week just to get my haircut by Martin. He is an awesome barber with a great attitude. This is coming from a guy that is very particular about his 0 to 1 ½ Med razor fade.
Honestly if Martin ever decides to move on to another shop which I hope he doesn’t, I will follow him where ever he goes just so I know my haircut is done right. This is because of his professionalism and attitude combined with his awesome skills as a barber.
If you are a veteran or just like the look of a perfect fresh fade Martin at Matt’s Barber Shop is the man to go to.

In and out for one of the best haircuts in my recent time. Called and they said it was walkin for Sunday. Got to the place and was pleased by the amount of light and mirrors. When I came in around 10:15A, there was no wait. Martin was my barber and he heard what I wanted and listened! The cut was great and he fully focused on his task. No TV watching, no useless chit chat. Just good work. Martin checked in through out to see if I was good with what he was doing. He gave me a great cut and used shaving cream and a blade to do my neck. At the end, they have vacuums for taking the little hairs away from your head. No mess! For $ 25, this was so worth it. Thanks Matt’s! I’ll be back.

Very unfortunate first almost experience… Called ahead because we saw that they closed at 2:00 pm. Guy on the phone said last walk in they took was at 2:00. So we rushed over and got here at 1:20. The guys said sorry 2 ahead of you so they were taking no more walk ins… Poor way to run a business.

Emilio is a solid barber. This place doesn’t offer the full service experience but offers quality cuts while maintaining that old school barber feel. For $ 22 you get a cut, straightedge razor for the back and a quick vacuum, gel if you want it. The wait on a Saturday or Sunday morning can be 30 minutes or more so get there early, they have a TV with sports on usually. Some of the barbers offer appointments on weekday mornings, that’s my only gripe.

This review isn’t for the barber shop itself. Only a semi talented barber martin mejia.
I have been getting a basic tapered (military) haircut here for quite a while. And it was 22 dollars.
For literally NO reason at all, this barber decides to raise his rates to 30 dollars since its a «specialty» haircut style that takes 45 minutes. Now my only conclusion is that some haircuts take longer than others. And if your haircut takes 45 minutes, and that time is dictated by the barber — let’s face it, we as clients just sit there — then you will pay 30 dollars. (martin also will flat out look at you with contempt if you don’t tip him. He is after all Royalty in his own mind, I mean it’s not like you’re helping him make a living or anything. And btw my haircut did NOT take 45 minutes, but he sure did charge me for it)
Additionally a shave is THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS. I think the most I have seen is maybe 18 bucks?
The main reason I’m writing this review which I would happily give zero stars to is because I have personally seen people get their haircut by martin, and explain in very good detail what it is they want. After having said he understands, martin will then cut the clients hair, at about 35% near what the style of the client asked for. A style he said he understands. The client would reiterate what they wanted again and martin would cut again. Reaching the desired style at say 75%. Upon showing the client and the client rightfully saying no it’s not quite it, martin would become visibly irritated by sighing and verbally upset by making small side remarks like «well maybe you could tell me.» When once again, he said he understood and the client DID tell him when he first sat down.
Now I have personally seen this maybe 6 times and honestly only 2 of the haircuts where what some MAY say were complicated or a specialty haircut but by no means were they reinventing the wheel.
Additionally I have seen at least 2 people get martin upset about him having to go through this 35%, 75% step by step process with THE SAME HAIRCUT.
Common sense would dictate that if a barber sees the same person with the same haircut he or she would get better and quicker at it. But no, that’s not martins style. He just wants more of your money for his own lack of growth and patience.
So what I’m saying is, martin raises his rates based on time. But if he paid attention in the first place, perhaps he wouldn’t be «wasting his time.» And a «specialty» cut, would in fact only be a «basic» cut if he would at least pay attention to what the style is and not flat out Lie about understanding, get upset at his paying client, and then extend his OWN time with the haircut and paying himself more money.
Upon learning of this rise in prices his only real defense was «all the other barbers are doing it.» This is a downright classless, selfish, greedy move.
I have since stopped going here after 2 overcharged and one attitude filled haircuts, and have been to 4 barbers since then (from the peninsula to south San Francisco). The highest rate was 24 dollars San Mateo and millbrae, burlingame. And the lowest was 18 dollars in ssf. I asked these barbers if there has been an industry wide raise in charges and they all conclusively told me absolutely not. They also told me that they have never heard of a «specialty» haircut rate.
What this boils down to is this, martin wants LESS clients for MORE money. He acquires this by charging more, for more time, and taking more time leaves less time to take more clients in a day. And once again. He dictates how long a cut takes. I have seen him take AND MAKE various calls, texts, extending his own time… so be very aware of this so called barber.
martin is looking out for number one. And he could care less if you get what you want as a paying client, so long as it’s easy for him and doesn’t take much of his precious time. By specialty cut rates, martin is attempting to pay himself 45 dollars an hour. If you don’t mind this, then do yourself a favor and go to a real saloon that will encourage you to get what you want and not harass you for it. Will offer you a drink or water, shampoo your hair and massage you and make it an experience worth paying for.
I’d be ashamed to employ this kid.