Andre’s Barber Shop

best barber experience… no best hair cut experience and for only $ 25!

Andre’s is hands down the best barber shop I’ve been to in Chicago. Classic barber shop atmosphere, with a quartet of barbers cutting your hair and making you laugh til the moment you leave. I’ve only personally gotten a side parted fade and beard trim from Carlo (he does excellent work!), but every barber at Andre’s seems to doing a fine job for a more than fair price, that leaves their customers consistently leaving with a smile on their face. You might wait an hour for your cut on a busy Saturday afternoon (no appointments taken), but the results will have you looking forward to spending another couple hours at this joint every time you need to be lookin fresh.

It’s very difficult to find a person to cut your hair exactly how you expect, these fellas kill it. The staff is very personable and beyond capable of giving you the perfect cut. Very much so reminds me of the barbershop I used to go to with my grandfather as a boy. I’ve tried many shops in Chicago and this is by far my favorite.

Solid haircut from Zach. Relaxed and friendly vibe. Much better alternative to sportsclips down the street. Haircuts are 25 which is slightly more than I’d like to pay but it’s hard to find a good one for less. Will return.

Awesome place! Reasonable price and cool staff! If your looking for a great cut stop by its near the city. Ask for Carlo or Andre!

Three cuts here, and I have never been unhappy. They really do an excellent job. Don’t expect it to be fast, they all seem to be perfectionists, going after that last stray hair, but that is the price of quality. No reservations, but you can call ahead to see how many are waiting.

First barber shop I visited after moving in to Chicago, and I won’t look further. Joe did an awesome job with my (Asian) hair. He was very meticulous and I can tell that he put in a lot of care into his work. The atmosphere is also friendly and relaxing, and it helps that the place has a lot of history.

Excellent service and a great cut. They definitely pay attention to detail and take pride in their work.
I was very happy with Andre’s work and highly recommend him.
They provide a great atmosphere and back that up with a great finished product all for less than most places in the area.

Ask for Pat, Carlo or Andre (in no particular order).
Cuts are clean and they listen well to what you want. They are all great at combining what you want with what looks best.

Exactly what you look for in a Barber Shop: attention to detail, good conversation, and cash only!

This is a great shop great atmosphere I recommend kirk Patrick Andre and Carlo are by far the best barbers there Kirk is there Friday and Saturday

I’ve been going to Andre’s for about four years now, and I must say that at this point, all barbers I’ve had at the shop are top notch. I used to wait specifically for shop owner Kirk to cut my hair, however now I’m comfortable with Carlo, his brother whose name escapes me, Bo, and especially the new Andre (no, not the late former owner, but a young guy with the same name). Yesterday Andre gave me maybe the best haircut I’ve ever gotten. Thorough, intentional and relaxing, I can’t remember a better haircut experience. Huge kudos to Andre for taking his time and not hedging his work based on the fact that others were waiting in line. And big kudos to Kirk for finding and nurturing such good barbers. If you’re looking for a barber shop without any pretension or «vibe,» look no further than this humble yet top notch shop.

Top drawer. If you show up to this place and don’t walk out with the best haircut you could get anywhere for any price it’s because you’re an idiot who is bad at life. If you’re picky, they’re picky. If you don’t really care, they’ll still make you look as good as possible — I mean it’s kinda on you to deal with your ugly mug so…

One of the best decisions I’ve made in a while was to get my hair cut here. I was on the fence about getting my hair cut couple days ago, I only get a day off a week and my usual barber was booked for a couple weeks. I was in desperate need of a hair cut and was contemplating just hitting up the Betty and nicks I went to while in high school. Glad I did not.
While having lunch with a friend in the same situation as myself. We decide to Unilocal what barber shops were in walking distance. Andre’s barbershop popped up, a mere 6 block walk from where we were having lunch. The reviews were positive, the prices were on point so we called and asked about the appointment/​walkin wait. There was none. So it was all coming up Milhouse.
Walking in I was transport to my childhood as I took in the smell of what a barbershop is suppose to smell like. We were in luck that the was no wait, two barbers and two of us. I got my hair cut by Carlo, who will for now on be my primary barber. He asked all the right questions to figure out what look I was going for. And the attentions to details. Man is awesome. Side note, during small talk we came to find out that he new of and possibly attend barber school with my original barber. I was compelled to write this review on my bus ride home from the hair cut but I decide to do the social experiment test. Wait a couple days and see what the feedback would be from family, friends and coworkers. All positive, lots of compliments. I’ve had strangers ask me where I got my hair. Carlo «The Man» over at Andre’s. It’s one of those hidden gems of Chicago!!!

Kirk, the owner for the last 4 years bought the shop from an old French barber who bought it from a previous German barber, and who held on for the right purchaser to keep the «barber shop» vibe alive. It is alive and well and harks back to an earlier time when real barbers made you look your best. All the modern amenities and cuts in a comfortable neighborhood shop. It doesn’t get better for this Jersey Boy’s first Chicago cut. Nice, Kirk. Thanks… see you on my next trip.

Been here about 3 times so far and every time has been a great cut. Got my haircut from a few different barbers here, but they are all awesome. Got my haircut from Kirk (owner), Carlo, and Jose and they’re all equally as funny as they are good with hair.
After going to places like sport clips/​supercuts or an expensive salon, for $ 20 cash, it’s a damn great deal for a good haircut. Check it out!

Just had my first cut here and it was very good. Patrick was the only person there and there were five of us waiting. When all of the men chose to wait rather than take their business elsewhere, I guessed that this was the place to be.
I am perfectly fine with silence in situations like that since I find small talk generally boring and tedious. But Patrick asked questions and an actual conversation developed. It was nice.
A haircut is $ 20 and other services are offered. Keep in mind that this is a CASH ONLY establishment. The bank on the corner doesn’t have an ATM, but there is a Bank of America just north on Lincoln.

This place is real deal. You want a barber shop? This is a barber shop. Craftsmen. Best cut I have ever had.
Call the place: owner even answers the phone with simple: «barber shop.»

I have been coming to this barber shop for over a year now, and I will continue to go there. Kirk and his crew are outstanding barbers. They are true artists and craftsmen, and when you leave there, you have the feeling that you only get when you know you are looking your best.
The attention to detail is of the highest caliber.

Been going here for about 3 – 4 years and will travel however far I need to travel to continue getting my hair cut here. Good conversations, perfect hair cut and a classic barber shop atmosphere. It’s comfortable, nobody bothers you unless you want to talk to them.
Kirk is one of the best barbers and coolest guys I know, besides myself of course.