Mason did an excellent job with attention to details He knows his work. The vibe is great and everyone there was getting quality cuts.

I've been going there for years. Quick & easy to book online and the service is fine.

I have had my haircut and beard trimmed by Luke for years. He does on excellent job. Making online reservations is very convenient.

Excellent haircut on time. Now a regular. Very well run shop. No drama. Very good with kids from my observations. (I am a Pediatrician.

I've been seeing Luke for over a year now. I started making appointments with him because he was the only one who allowed appointments to be scheduled online. And Luke has always been great! But during my last visit I overheard one of the other barbers (I believe one of them is the owner) making condescending remarks about bisexual and transgender people. Another barber was having a conversation with his client disparaging homosexuals. It's a shame to hear bigoted opinions like this in general. But in a public-facing business like this it's particularly shocking. I'd rather give my money to a local business run by people who doesn't think such rude, outdated thoughts. Or at least, who has the wherewithal to not say those things in front of their customers. It's a shame, too. Because I don't want to take my business away from Luke. He has never said anything condescending towards entire groups of people. But I don't want my money going to that business. read more

If i could give this a negative review i would. I'm not sure how the other barbers are but jason is incompetent. I walked in and showed three reference photos and said specifically "i like having length" three times. I walked in with 5 inches of hair and left with 1.5 inches. It is rather hard to get your haircut by someone that can hardly understand english. On top of this the guy has no idea how to cut hair. You don't just shove it all back and start taking scissors to it. Guy is a total clown Now i've got to go to another place to get what hair i have left fixed. Probably a fine place to get a buzzcut but other than that you're better off going to great clips. Id rather eat shit and pay 2 grand per haircut then ever allow jason to touch my head again. really don't even know how you can work in champaign without understanding english. baffling in my opinion. read more

Disgusted with this place. Pretty disappointed to hear about my Husbands exp here. Sat down to get a head and beard shave.... Was in the chair and other people apparently walked in after so he was told they would not be able to shave his face so they could get the people who just walked in done also bc they were closing in an hour? He was told they were accepting walk ins.... And he was in a walk in barbers chair... I should have just done it. Also have cash, was not told they only accept cash, and the atm is not just across the street... :/ When I reviewed on Facebook got a notification from Andys.... There response to this exact review.... 'Call ahead next time for an appointment. Ask for Jake Wetzel. This isn't a chop shop for quickies or the un-informed. We require appointments for face shaves because they take 45 minutes to an hour. Your husband walked in 20 minutes before closing time.' Instead of insulting first time customers who have never had a service try 'hey sorry your husband had a less than pleasant exp. call and ask for.... And let him take care of you. Their pompous arrogant attitude is what you can expect if you decide to go, first and last time customers. If my husband was uniformed it's because whoever they have answering their phones isn't doing their job.... read more

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I have to agree with the previous reviewer on the quality of this shop, especially Lou as a barber! I generally just get the top layer of hair buzzed off, but lately I've felt like maybe I should have some sort of a style. When I told that to Lou, he immediately got very cheerful and said that everyone should have an idea of how they want their hair to look. He spent 5 minutes just talking with me about the way different things would look, recommending I leave my hair longer on the sides but shaped in other places. When he was done my hair looked great. Usually, when I go to a barber, I feel like my hair doesn't look good for about a week until it has a chance to grow out again. Lou did almost all of my cut with his scissors and razor, and only touched a few areas with the clipper. He also had plenty of salty stories to share! There were a few old guys waiting in line for Andy, who I hear is also an excellent barber, but I will be going back there from now on to see Lou. This place is the perfect mix. They care about giving you a good haircut, for a pretty fair price, but don't give men the unnecessary salon treatment with shampoo and perfume. read more

Andy's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

As far as I am aware, Andy's is the only barber shop in Champaign-Urbana since they are the only ones who do straight razor head shaved. Everybody else uses clippers, which makes them salons in my book. Andy did a good job on my head shave and beard trim, he was available for appointments (unlike others who asked me to call back later in the week) and was reasonably priced. I'd go again without question. read more

I took my 12 year old in here on a dead weekday afternoon, because I figured I could count on a higher level of precision than you can get at a supercuts-type place. I have to say that the haircut turned out ok--I mean, it's nothing special, but it was ok. But the overall vibe of the place was really negative. It was like there was a contest to see who could communicate in grunts instead of words and the barber cutting the kiddo's hair seemed to be intentionally sullen and rude. I don't know if these guys were pissy because I was a chick in their domain or what, but I see a lot of other reviews on here talking about similar attitudes, so it must just kinda be the norm. When we walked in, there was one guy getting a cut and three barbers sitting in their chairs watching tv. There was hair ALL over the floor, which is unusual based on the spic and span barber shops I've been in previously. And MAN were they dead. When we came in, one guy asked if we had an appointment and I said no and he waved me over to this other barber. The phone rang a few minutes later and the guy who 'greeted' us was really rude to the dude on the other end. There was some conversation about whether or not the guy was supposed to make an appointment (see--I wasn't the only one who was confused!) and the barber got really snarky and then made fun of the guy when he hung up. I chimed in, saying that I thought all barber shops were walk-in only, and the first dude looks at the others and says, "Huh--maybe that's another reason we are so dead." They all kind of shrugged like nobody was going to take note or make it clear on signage or FB page or anything--just like they didn't care. When it came time to pay, I pulled out a credit card (because that's all I ever use) and I got told that they don't accept them. Fortunately I had cash with me. It might have been nice to know that before I came in....or, I don't know, come into the 21st century and get a credit card machine or a card reader for an iPhone maybe? I don't know. Maybe I have jacked up expectations, but it didn't leave me with a burning desire to go back there. If you don't mind a grungy floor and some attitude, it's probably fine. But I am somebody who is nice to customers all day every day and I guess I just expect a minimum of that in return. read more

After my haircut here, I felt chipper. I've never felt chipper after a haircut. Every other time that I've paid someone to shorten those thin strands of protein filament on my head, I've ended up walking back to my car with a sense of nakedness. I would sit down, look in the mirror, and try to figure out how to quickly make myself look like "me" again without hurting the feelings of the young lady who sheared me (who no doubt is watching closely from the cash register inside to see whether her client respects her art). Of course, there's also the inevitable burning doubt in my impetuous decision to choose the #3 clippers over the #4. (One time, my scalp-skimmer asked me what clippers are usually used on me, and I said "I think the 1/2 inch ones." She proceeded to etch a virtual bald spot into the side of my head with her #0.5.) Andy's Barber Shop is different. Refreshingly. My barber during my first visit, Lou, was man of about 60 who mused about a number of topics during my tenure in his chair, including how he got his start as a barber by carving a niche into the lucrative "long hair" market in the 1970s. He's a genuine and sincere guy, and I really liked that. And he didn't even give me a chance to define my desired haircut with a single-digit number. He visually examined my hair, fluffed it out a couple times, and then presented me with what was, for all practical purposes, a stylistic framework. A framework, for pete's sake! Lou proved to be a master artisan - he balanced my hair according to what fit best with my skinny head and he deftly navigated my three wonderful cowlicks in a way that I can only logically attribute to magic. In the end, he actually seemed proud of his work (which is an observation that I've never ever made before), and I was actually completely sincere when I said "that's perfect" (which is a phrase that I've never ever meant in a barber chair before). I walked out confidently with a style that had been crafted for "me"; I will definitely be walking back in again. read more

Do not go here. I repeat... DO NOT GO!!! I have had the same barber for the past two years. I moved to Champaign and used yelp to find a new one. After my haircut, I noticed that all the great reviews for this place are from a few years back...big mistake on my part. Now I am sure that every barber in the shop is different, but mine was horrible. I walked in and was seated right away. He asked me what we were looking for today, and I replied.. "just a trim". I also explained that I like it a bit shorter, and my wife likes it longer. I also explained that I style my hair with a side-part. He broke out the clippers and proceeded to give me basically a high and tight fade. My hair is so short now that it cannot be parted. I have several fun cowlicks, and they are now all running my life again. All of the "edges" in my hair are crooked, with odd chunks taken out in random places. I generally prefer the older barbers, as they usually take their time and will talk a little. They also tend to not use clippers as much, in my experience. This guy did not say one word to me the entire time I was in the chair. He used the clippers for 95% of my cut, and destroyed my head in the process. $18 for a good haircut is fine by me, but this was by far the worst I have received. I walked out really mad at myself for not just going to Walmart for the same quality. I will not be back, and I will do my best to stop people from using this establishment. P.S. -They only accept cash or checks. This is not explained until you attempt to pay. Because apparently their monetary transactions are stuck in the 1980's, but they all use clippers like at great clips... read more

Lets start by saying I havent had haircut here and I wouldn't. I went there today after reading the good reviews, I even got inside and waited for about 20 mins. But it is what I saw and experienced there that tell me this place does not worth giving money to. I felt that they are rude to their customers. Why? Read on 4:10: I came in, said hello - no response from both barbers 4:30, a guy came in and said he just walk in is that ok. yes one of the barbers said. "how long do I have to wait? about 40 mins. ok i'll wait" and he walked in... then the barber said "but we close at 5 haha, it's your call". So the guy left, and I left too. Is this the last place on earth to get a haircut? Probably not. They definitely should learn to respect their customers. read more

I've lived in Champaign since 2000. I think I've finally found a barber shop that I will consistantly go to. Sportscenter on TV, few jokes, straight razor hot shave, hot towel, and I didn't have to talk. Real nice. read more

I like this place. It's my go to in town for haircuts now. I have had three haircuts here. The first was when I finally decided it was time to lose the long hair and get a shorter cut. I really liked the new haircut, though it was quite different. The two times I've been back since, they have given me haircuts that look good the same day and even better as the hair starts to grow a bit longer. I've always been satisfied and I think the prices are quite fair. I also have kind of a hairy neck, so I always seem to get the shave with lather and straight razor. It's nice. I would not come here if I wanted a longer cut or highlights or something, it doesn't really seem like their style. I've never asked about it, though. It does get busy sometimes, especially on the weekend, but there are magazines to read and TVs to watch, so it's not bad at all. read more

Andy's Barber Shop is by far one of the best places for men to get their haircut in the Champaign, IL area. Once you walk in, you're greeted by old-time barbers' chairs, car magazines, and rustic American memorabilia on the walls. My barber did a great job with my hair and even used hot lather with a straight razor around the neck and ears. These barbers know how to cut men's hair better than any shop on or near the UIUC campus. read more

I've been going to Andy's Barber Shop pretty much since it opened. I tend to wait a long time between haircuts, so it is hard for me to establish much rapport with the barbers such that they will remember me from visit to visit. However, I've had the same barber the last 2 visits, and he actually remembered me from my last visit. His name escapes me at the moment, but he's the newest barber there, and does a great job! Andy and Lou are both great barbers as well, and I've had many great haircuts from them. I've _always_ had good haircuts from there regardless of who does it, and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone else wanting to go to an actual barber shop. In the evenings (and especially near the weekend) it does get rather busy. If you're able, try going over lunch in the middle of the week or early afternoon (2-4pm) as I've had shorter wait times in that timeframe. read more

Top notch! Best haircuts in champaign. If you want a great haircut in a great atmosphere look no further. Andy and Lou are both as good as it gets although you can choose from four or five different barbers each time you visit. I've been a customer since they opened the shop and went with all my groomsmen for straight razor shaves the day of my wedding. Good stuff - I always walk out the door feeling like I've gotten the best haircut ever - a good feeling. read more

I just confirmed why I avoid barbershops and it's because they only know two cuts. It's either high and tight or a flat top. Am I sporting military garb?? Do I have a sign around my neck that says I want a sunburn on my head even though I have a full head of hair?? Don't ask me how I want my haircut if you're not going to listen to me Jason. Don't get me wrong, I love getting the ole neck shaved with a straight razor. Another reviewer stated getting a hot towel...I didn't get any of that action. Other than getting my neck shaved, the playboys, and watching the Cubs get killed again in the first game of a new series, Andy's didn't impress me much. If you like your hair super short then you'll love this place, if you like to keep more than a quarter inch on top then look elsewhere because they do not know how to take care of you. Start serving some beer in there and I might consider coming back. read more

I love it here because they all know they are doing with clippers. I have had it many times when I've gone to a haircut place in a mall or somewhere similar and they don't know what I'm talking about when I say I want it as close as you can cut it. Most react with "so a 1?". So I just have to sigh and agree if I don't want a screwed up haircut. I have received a haircut here many times. I haven't made it a point in trying to get any specific barber, and because of this I have had several. I can honestly say that having tried 5 or 6 different barbers here that I have never had a problem with my haircut. They do a great job and are always friendly. read more

Great haircut my first time there. It looks good day of, which is not something I'm accustomed to. I keep my hair longer than the 'high and tight' that other a couple of other reviewers have complained about being the only cuts these barbers know. Talking was less than I expected; I was gestured into a chair when I got there and after discussing the cut there was no further conversation, but as I said it was my first time there so maybe next time. Also, if you go in with awesome sideburns and want to keep them you better make sure you mention that. I lost mine. read more

This used to be my favorite barbershop when Lou was still here. Always polite and kind and cut my hair the way I wanted. The last time I went in they told me Lou had retired so I had one of the other guys cut my hair. MISTAKE! First and most offensive, he had obviously just finished smoking a cigarette and did not wash his hands. So I had to smell his nasty nicotine fingers while he cut my hair. Furthermore, that smell hung on me all afternoon. FOUL! He was rude and worked in a very hurried manner. Finally, I was stunned to observe this fat slob WATCHING THE TV which was blaring sports news while he hacked away at my hair. DOUCHE-TURKEY!!! This plays blows now and I wouldn't let them cut a cake for me. Miss ya Lou. read more

I took my 2.5 year old son here for his first "big boy" haircut. He was in true terrible two form; whining and crying and refusing his haircut. Jake was so patient with him and we were able to get through the cut (which was amazingly good considering how much my son was moving!). This is a great local place and very kid friendly, highly recommend. read more

Usually pretty happy with this place, although today one of the barbers made an off hand comment regarding the act of violence at the congressional baseball game, "it's a shame Mike Madigan wasn't there", with the barber's implication that he would have liked to see Mr. Madigan shot. Comments like this are unacceptable and vile, and I will think twice before coming back again. read more

I really like this place. Don't stop by right before they close though. Also, I don't think you can pay with a credit card. Haircuts are $16. read more

Went there after looking for barber shops all over the area, and I have to say I have finally found the place where they know what they are doing and are patient. For $18 I got a regular mens haircut and actually felt like the barber cared and took his time. The result was the best haircut I have received so far in Champaign; I'd say it's worth the money. Will go back for sure. read more

As a regular, I got here around every 5-6 weeks. Great prices haircuts and good customer service. Highly recommend Luke. Never disappointed with the hair cut read more

Jason is my guy. My first time here I told him that my clipper guard was #2, then as I was trying to explain how I wanted the rest of it done, he suggested... "Then just make the rest look right?" Yup. Indeed. And those have been my instructions every visit since! read more

Simply the best. Andy's has the best barbers in town, my favorite being Tom. His popularity shows too, as he has a loyal following that makes him the only guy who does appointments Monday through Friday and walk-in's on Saturday. Everyone else is walk-in only. As has been mentioned, these guys know how to use clippers. I wish I had known Tom when I was in the Marines, he can do a real regulation haircut! I'd gone to a couple barber shops when preparing to go back to my duty station after leave and no one could do it right, but Tom is the man, he can do a real military reg! They're great with kids too, always joking around with them and suckers to give them when they're done! As of this writing, Dec 2011, a basic men's cut is $16. Cash and checks only. read more

Andy has been cutting my hair for well over 10 years. I haven't tried any other barber shop since, but there is no reason to. From what I can tell, the other barbers in his shop are just as talented. read more

Great atmosphere. Quality haircuts at an affordable price. The only thing they're missing is a barbershop quartet.

I came in as a walk in, and the barber that takes walk ins only spoke to me at the beginning to find out how I wanted my hair cut. After that, he didn't try in the slightest to speak with me or get my opinion on how the haircut was going. In total, it probably took 10 or 15 minutes and the haircut turned out terrible. He didn't seem to take the time to care about how he was doing he just cut it all off. Would not recommend read more

Good old fashioned barber shop. Price was reasonable and the cut was traditional but solid. Came as a walk-in and was helped immediately. My barber was friendly enough and did a really thorough job. I can't stand the chain "salons" that attack you with clippers and then push you out in 5 minutes. I appreciated that my barber took his time and continued to make finishing touches until the cut was right. The straight razor and hot towel were the icing on the cake. My ear and neck borders haven't been this clean in a while. read more

I wanted a short cut for an interview with decent edging. My barber there did a great job with my hair, even and sharp throughout. The price was excellent and the atmosphere was very friendly. I saw guys of all ages there getting various styles of hair cutting done and didn't hear anyone going away unsatisfied. Keep in mind that this is a barber shop as the name states, not a salon. 2nd trip back to get a haircut turned out as well as the first. read more

I have been taking my son there to see Jake for almost two years. I was hooked the first time he sat in his chair. My son was only six when he started going and Jake treated him like the customer instead of me. Great cut and great service from an old school barbershop. read more

I moved to Champaign from Indianapolis about a year ago, and after a failed haircut from one of the cookie-cutter "Super Clips" type of hair cut places in town, I googled "Barber Shops in Champaign". Andy's was the closest to my home, so I gave it a shot. Long story short, I continue to go there to this day. No need to request a specific barber. Andy, Luke, Jason...they have all have cut my hair, and I am always pleased with the results. If you are looking for a dye job and a style, this isn't your place. If you are looking for a nice, clean, professional guys hair cut, look nowhere else. The razor cut is the BOMB! I refer business to these guys often, and the people that I refer are just as happy with this place as I am. read more

We have gone here twice. The first time, we had a very nice older gentleman and he gave my son a great cut. He listened to what he wanted and asked questions. The second time, we walked in and all three barbers were rude and annoyed that we did not have an appointment even though the sign clearly says: walk ins welcome. No, they aren't. Our wait was okay, maybe 15 minutes, but my son got the worst haircut. He was clear he wanted the top longer but the sides shaved. The barber said: I'll do what looks good. The whole head was shaved, my son was really upset and it was a terrible way to start our summer. read more

Great place for a haircut come here every 5-6 weeks they remember what kind of haircut I get everyone is very friendly. There are walk-ins and appointments, cash only. Great location when so you can get a haircut then go to some nearby restaurant and get something to eat. read more

Took my boyfriend who is visiting from out of continent for a haircut before we boogie over to Chicago for a wedding this weekend. We loved the place. We made an appointment with Andy, who was super welcoming and down to earth. I was going to wait in the car -- I was the only female out of the 10 guys in there -- but they were adamant that it would be no problem for me to wait in the air conditioning,& welcomed me to make myself comfortable in their waiting area. Andy did a really excellent job with my boyfriends hair, and chatted and made him feel comfortable the whole time. Even the barber across the room (Luke, maybe?) was cracking jokes with him. Great guys, great service, great haircut. We weren't aware that it was cash only (it would be good if hey had a more visible sign or something) but even when I offered to run to an atm to grab the $3 we were short, Andy wouldn't hear of it. He took what we had and told us to have a great day! So lovely of him. James was really really happy with how his cut looked and how it felt. Super clean, really good looking cut. Well done, Andy. Our go-to spot for a haircut when James is here again! read more

Excellent barbers. Usually quick service. Just nice people. Luke and Andy are the best.