The Barber Shop

I dare you to try an find a barber shop with a better group of talent than these guys got here! Always telling stories, cracking jokes, making you feel at home. ⁵⁄₅ ain’t nearly good enough to represent how amazingly talented they all are! If you wanna look good fellas roll thru! They will leave you coming back for more! #CustomerForLife

They gave my boyfriend the best haircut he’s had in years. It’s clean cut and looks very professional without making him look old. They also made some really good recommendations about what he should get. If you’re on the fence about which way you want your hair cut just ask who ever is cutting your hair for their opinion cause they know what they’re doing. My boyfriend only had a vague idea of what he wanted and every suggestion they gave worked out great. Just be aware that they’re pretty packed after five as most guys are getting off of work and they’re closed on Saturdays.

This is the best shop in the area, without question.
Friendly and inviting atmosphere, great rates, and impeccable attention to detail.
Haven’t had a bad cut here, and in fact, my expectations are exceeded everytime.
I would recommend this place for any guys looking for a clean and polished cut. This is my go-​to!

Did the business good. Skilled, quick and inexpensive. A nice little hideaway for the boys.

Been coming here for about a year now, couldn’t recommend it more, these guys are the real deal.

Mark and the boys provide a very skilled and well priced haircut. Meet good people, have a witty honest conversation and leave with a great haircut. Closed on Saturday open the other 6 days. Works for me. Very highly recommended.

After getting my $ 35 cuts in the city, saw the reviews and figured, what the hell. The worse that can happen is be a hermit for a month before my hair grows back out.
I was the 2^nd guy there and as a good sign, was helped by none other than thee Mark that everyone was raving about. I was hoping to get him based on everyone’s comments.
Mark is a good guy, did a fine job of cutting my hair and was very cool to chat with. Was out the door in 20 mins and saved myself the cost of having a city cut. I’ll be back next month! FYI, $ 14 is the new price, but totally worth it.

I’ve been going here for over 2 years and always get a good cut. Mark is a good guy and created a real barbershop atmosphere. I didn’t get a discount for this review, just letting people know there is a barber shop on Austin Street where you can get a good cut and not look like you were attached by a blind guy with scissors.

I’ve been a regular for about 2 years now. I’ve never been a regular at any hair institution until now, and this place is consistently outstanding. Mark does a wonderful job. Service is second to none and most importantly, the cuts are CONSISTENTLY great. To be quite honest, you won’t find a place as good as this anywhere (I’ve lived in Arizona/​New Jersey as well).
Love this place and I’ll be going for many years to come.
Thanks for your service!

Enough said, it is a five, and they do no nonsense cuts, straight razor shaves, and affordable. Cash only, hard to find which is a good thing.

Mark is an excellent barber and he has a rare quality of being consistent. After trying many many different places from barbers to Salons I finally found a place where I can get always get a spectacular hair cut.

The barbershop is somewhat hidden on the second floor of a plaza, but it is definitely one of the better places to get a haircut in the queens area. The employees are very welcoming and will accommodate your request to the best of their abilities.
I have Asian hair that is thick and pointy so I need a haircut every 3 – 4 weeks. These barbers are more than capable of cutting my hair. Please note it is cash only and costs around 14 for a regular haircut.

Travel far to come hear to get haircut. I been coming hear about year. I see Mark. He is the best.
I’m always happy with my haircut.

A lot has changed since I first started coming here. Josh no longer works here as many loyal customers has recently found out, but Mark is great and he is still running this shop. He has added 3 new barbers so wait times has sped up significantly. The layout has also changed to utilize the space a lot more efficiently. The counter is now in the front and there are 2 chairs on each side.
Prices increased to 14 dollars a haircut now. Not a big increase, but an increase nonetheless. Still a great deal in my opinon. Note another change to the shop is the business days. They are closed Saturdays now and note they are cash only.
Take the elevator to the 2^nd floor and it’s on your right.
It can get pretty busy now due to all the positive Unilocal reviews, so expect around a 15 to 45 minute wait.

If you’re looking for a no frills, professional and clean barber shop, look no further! It’s not called «THE barbershop» for no reason, it really is the best barbershop you can go to in Queens!
I’ve gotten haircuts by Mark, the owner, and Josh, and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve changed my style many times and each time, they were both attentive and professional. They really listen and try to give you the cut you want.
As for the wait, it isn’t too long (10 – 15 minutes on an average day, 20 – 25 minutes on a busy one) and they have movies playing all-​day long. They also have a great sense of humor so the time will fly!
Also, they cut Asian hair! I’ve gone to many barbershops in Queens, Manhattan and Boston that have messed up my hair so I know how my brethren feel. But this place has plenty of Asian customers so don’t be afraid to give this place a try.
At $ 12 a cut, this place is a steal! See you at The Barbershop!

I used to go to John Allan’s, a «guys» salon in Manhattan that offered wash, hot towel, cut, manicure and shoe shine. They also had beer and pool while you wait. All for $ 800.00 a year membership + no walk-​ins & you had to tip each person. But the turn over of staff was ridiculous and you could never get a real solid hair cut and even if you did the next time the barber was gone.
While still a member there I came to Mark because I couldn’t get an appt. and I never went back. Mark is mad cool and will accommodate you no matter what and there are always good movies playing while you wait. I’m a customer for life.
Thanks for offering a great cut at a great price from a great guy!

Amazing staff
Very friendly and very cool to talk to
Great price and if you go there often you will eventually get a free cut
Always walking out happy every time I leave

The wait time has really gotten out of hand.
I started coming here several months ago. At first it was consistently pretty good, probably worth 4 stars. They always did a decent (not amazing but above average) job, and they work fast — I would be in and out in about 15 – 20 minutes. It was always busy but they had 3 – 4 guys working at a time, so you never had to wait long. It’s a nice place for a barber shop, and the location is convenient.
Then one time I went and a new guy cut my hair. I kept telling him it was too long, but he didn’t listen, and after about a week I had to go back and get it cut again. When I came back, that guy was gone and I was told he had been let go.
The next 3 times I went here, the wait was so long that I just left. It seems like every time I stop by here lately, there are 1 or 2 employees working and a ton of customers waiting around. I don’t have time to sit around and watch a movie for an hour or two in a barber shop. If your wait time is consistently longer than 30 minutes, please hire more staff. It’s absolutely insane to have empty barber chairs with no workers, and a line of customers to the door.
The last time I tried was pretty much the final straw — I went in, there was ONE person working (the owner, I believe) and a few customers sitting on the couch waiting. I figured okay, it will be about a 30 – 45 minute wait, not ideal but I can tolerate it. As soon as the guy who was getting his hair cut paid, another customer walked in, greeted the owner, and then sat directly in a barber chair — apparently skipping the customers waiting on the couch. The owner made a comment about how this guy had been in earlier, and «put his name on a list to reserve his spot when he came back.» Dude are you kidding me? Are we in 3^rd grade, saving spots for each other in line? Make him wait on the couch and waste his time like the rest of us. I walked out after this stunt.
I’m done wasting my time walking over here. Look, you may have a great service but it’s irrelevant if you can’t actually deliver it to your customers. I doubt I am the only person who doesn’t have the time or inclination to wait around 1 hour+ every time I need to get my hair cut — fix this before you lose more customers.

Bottom Line: This place is a hidden gem!
Have been to numerous places throughout Queens. both barbershops and salons but this place is THE SPOT to go.
First impression how nice the place was. Well kept by Mark. Next was the personnel and how they cared for their customers. Mark’s a realllly chill guy and it’s obvious that he works for all his customers. Lastly, the place is affordable. $ 12 only and they’ll work to give a five star haircut.

Since my husband doesn’t Unilocal,I am writing this on his behalf :) For $ 12 you get a great and quick haircut by barbers that always do a fantastic job.
This is a legit barber shop (no women cuts here) and it seems like Mark (the owner) is very popular. My husband just gets his hair cut by whoever is available (usually the young guy) and hasn’t been disappointed yet. They will do whatever you ask them to do, but if they suggest a different blade or length, listen to them! They know what they are doing.
The barbers are rather brusque and if you are looking to be coddled, just turn around now. They will treat you the way you treat them, so if you are an asshole, you guessed it, they will be asshole-​ish to you :)
Great spot on Austin street and convenient to get to by car, train or walking. Oh, and it is CASH ONLY! Be sure to bring a twenty and you will be good to go!