Chelsea Garden Barber Shop

I’m so glad I chose to come to Chelsea Garden for my haircut after a recommendation. It’s easy to find a barber in New York, but especially in Chelsea, seeing as there are are at least 4 alone on 23^rd St. Relatively inexpensive compared to other barbers I tried previously ($ 19 for a haircut in Manhattan isn’t too bad, definitely better than the $ 30 I paid in Midtown)
Mike has done a great job on all my haircuts — exactly what I request (and even offers some suggestions), friendly, always asks how my day is, etc. Really nice guys here. Always pretty packed too — which is very much a good thing!
*Cash only, as most barber shops are!

Rudy and the other guys do a great job. Friendly environment and so convenient to the subway. I recommend you go to them. Seriously good work. –Keith

Absolutely the best! I’m almost an old lady now but Rudy makes me look fabulous again.

If you want an exceptional haircut that meets the standard of a meticulous critic, then you have come to the right place. My endeavor was to find the best barber in NYC that I could find; a place I could gladly be a routine customer at, confident that I could consistently get a good job done, and boy did I find the guy. Rudy has the qualities that I love in a barber. wait barber is an understatement, he is a true artist at what he does. He is patient enough to listen to every finicky demand you may have, and the experience and skill to do it right. Highly recommended.

Went here based on good Unilocal reviews and was very happy with my haircut. Richie my barber was attentive to what I wanted and the price was good (around $ 20). He made suggestions along the way as well. Good location in the heart of Chelsea. Highly recommended.

Looking for chair massage, followed by a manicure while an above-​average-​looking woman serves you craft beer? Then go to somebody else’s shop.
But, if you’re a guy like me who’d rather walk in and get a 1^st-​rate haircut from a friendly, professional barber, then do yourself a favor and stop by the CG Barber Shop. Great cuts, great price, great bunch of guys!

My friend recommended this place to me. Worth the trek from Bushwick. Loving my less hair. Nice guys.

I recently moved back to NYC and needed a great barber who could cut wavy curly hair with good style. Not wanting the typical shaved hair styles, I went to Paul at Chelsea Garden Barbershop. He did a great job with my hair and I am now going back to him regularly. He gives you what you want and does a great scissor cut. I highly recommend him.

This one is ‘the’ place — stellar results, every time. Super clean & stylish, well run shop; friendly and highly skilled guys there. Great prices for Excellent Quality. Loyal customer here, highly recommend.

Rudy and his crew do a terrific job. It’s just hard to get in. I suppose that’s its own good review. Rudy’s been there forever (more than 15 years) and has lots of regulars. I tell him to charge a little more because he’s also the cheapest place in the neighborhood (but it probably wouldn’t cut down on the crowd or the service.)

Updating my original review to say thanks again to Paul for giving me the look I want every month. A haircut from Paul is always part of my trip to NYC. Great price, great service. Highly recommended.

Okay, let me just say that it is very rare that I will write a second review with 5 stars but I am so pleased! Again Rudy is my barber. Today I went for my third time for a haircut. Why am writing this review is because my mother’s 90^th birthday was on August 14^th and my husband John and I went up for the celebration. You have to know my mother. She is a perfectionist! When she saw my haircut she asked me to turn around so she could see all sides. Her comment? She couldn’t find anything wrong! She said it was absolutely perfect and she has never seen a better haircut! Rudy, I am your patron for life and so is my husband John Valentino. Today, again I am thrilled to say that Rudy did another phenomenal job! John and I look forward to seeing you next month! Thank you!

Being a celebrity hairstylist myself, I am not limited for people to cut my hair.
Living in Chelsea there are four barber shops on west 23^rd street. Alone!!!
With the retro men’s cuts fade/undercuts.Barbers are the way to go these
Days!!! CHELSEA GARDEN BARBER SHOP… THE original barber shop of
Old and now new CHELSEA. is the BEST barber staff in NYC by far.
RUDY (my stylist) and his staff are welcoming and all equally talented. There’s
A reason they have been here the longest of all! Bonus * there is the coffee shop
«REX» right next door while your waiting. WALK INs Welcome to the best (not so
Secret barber around.!) ASK anybody! Affordable$ prices.

Richie is great. I always go here for my haircuts, call up an hour before I’ll be there and never get turned down. He knows exactly what I want and does it well, and quickly.
Not a bad word to say about this place.

I been going to this Barber Shop for the last couple of months and I have not been disappointed. The Barbers there are very friendly and take the time to listen to what you want. My Barber Rudy is amazing. His attention to detail is something you rarely get from Barbers. Not only is he a Barber, but also a Stylist. Rudy you have a client in your chair for life… Thanks for another great cut…

BEST BARBER SHOP IN CHELSEA!
After trying several barbers in Chelsea within the last several years, I am so relieved and happy to have found this place.
Rudy, the owner, is a complete pro and makes everyone who comes into this shop feel at home — not to mention his work speaks for itself.
Given Rudy wasn’t there one day, I had the lucky pleasure of having PAUL cut my hair. NOW I’M HOOKED cuz his fades are «TIGHTER THAN A VIRGIN». FREAKING TIGHT, I TELL YA!
HEY, RUDY & PAUL, KEEP UP ALL THE GOOD WORK!
Max

In the past, I have had my hair cut at some of the best salons in the city (Cutler, Bumble and bumble, etc.) and can say that Rudy’s cuts are just as good at a fraction of the cost. I’m at a point in my life where I just don’t want to spent a lot of money on my haircut (it is what it is). That said, there is nothing worse than going to a crappy barber (well, maybe going to a crappy mohel… but that ship has sailed).
Going to Rudy you get the best of both worlds: his down to earth barbershop attitude, matched with the refinement and sophisticated sensibility that you would expect at a salon. Bottom line: Rudy takes his time, asks you what you want, listens, tells you what he thinks, and the result is a great haircut.
Rudy suggested that my beard be trimmed (he was right and I knew it), but I was reluctant because last time I had a very bad experiences when some other barber «trimmed» by beard. Rudy sensed my hesitation and so just told me how to do it myself. I ended up having him do it and could not have been happier with the result. Here again, he took the time to listen to what I wanted and did not just start chopping away.
I think I have a new barber.

I get my haircuts from Rudy and Paul.
Because my hair is a very fine texture, they elect to use scissors. The result for me is much better than the razor cutting devices. It’s nice to have this option. I find many barbers would not be comfortable or even trained in the technique of using scissors! Chelsea Garden Barber Shop knows how to do a professional job.

I wanted to commend Rudy for another job well done! And want to let fellow Unilocalers know of this place!
I’ve been going to Rudy for over a year, not based on a recommendation, but after hounding my work buddy for the name of his guy (great cuts). I’m glad I hounded him and was able to get Rudy’s name.
Before Rudy, my last barber used clippers strictly (not that it’s a bad thing) but the haircuts (given my hair type) were always blah and there lacked a sense of quality. Also, it irked me that my old barber had «favorites» if that makes any sense, if you weren’t on his list he’d bump you to another barber or make you wait in line as he cut the «favorites» before everyone else.
With Rudy’s place it’s totally different: its craftsmanship at a reasonable price. He understands my hair texture and the shape of my head … Which is more important than anything else. I am able to give him general direction and Rudy does his thing. Lastly, the man is a humble artist, simply put.
By the way, I like that they honor appointments here. I don’t mind waiting, which is usually short, and I don’t have to worry that people will cut me in line. if being crowded is any testament to how «dope» this place is, you should also look at the haircuts of those walking out.

I love this spot. When you move from one city to another, you need to find two things: a new bartender and a new barber.
Rafael and Abe always make sure I look fresh, and this is the only shop I’ll come to get lined up before a photoshoot or video shoot.
The guys at Birchbox and GQ can attest– these guys are real professionals.