Andy is patient and listens to what you want. Am happy with his haircuts, and that's high praise coming from me.

Recently retired USAF, never went to a 'Barber' shop for anything other than a high and tight haircut, for 24 years, until a couple of days ago, as I needed to get a handle on my out of control beard. Recommend: Absolutely and without a doubt! Backstory: Had to visit San Diego for a training convention and found this Barber shop with a few hours in between schedules. I paused at the door thinking there is no way they'll accept a walk in, and, I was wrong. I poked inside and gently asked if they accepted walk-ins and Granger, without missing a beat said, (motioning her finger to me to come in and sit) "Come on in, I can take you right now". Granger immediately presented her name to me, asked me mine, and welcomed me like a family member to her chair. (I have to take a moment and share, the personable, enthusiastic, welcoming attitude is mind boggling and warm to see in a post Covid era. I have rarely had women in this industry work my haircuts, only because that's just been my experiences throughout the military but I certainly don't care WHO cuts my hair, just that they listen, guide and communicate through it!) So, again, I needed a beard trim... In speaking with her, she presented an immediate, well communicated plan on taking my horribly kept beard and how she would transform it. There are two different styles of beard cuts available and I went with the quicker option though I always wanted to try the steamed version, I just didn't have the time. I was beyond impressed at the interaction experienced today in being that her personal skillset, approach and charisma was the charm and reason, you need to visit this Business. If she was a corporate business woman in a Boardroom, she could swoon anyone who lived in the desert to purchase sand. Her personality was fresh, her attention to detail was spot on and I enjoyed the visit and experience - hands down. Granger shared that this shop was a family business in which her father, Andy, purchased 31 years ago. I hope those that read this visit this location as you are mutually welcomed with free coffee, sodas or water, magazines and a wonderful overlay of personal photos and items covering all the walls. The decor accouterments are a wonderful touch and encapsulates a distinct, long time business personality here. I highly, highly, recommend this place not just for the cuts, but the caring, human interaction, comfortably social atmosphere and overall vibe. This place gets it! Thank you Granger; you, are an absolute joy! read more

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I've been going to Andy's for over 25 years. Always skillful, well done haircuts and super friendly. Andy and his wife Chamin are the best. His daughter works there as well as a men's stylist so it's a real family affair. Highly recommend. read more

Been going to Andy for 6 years . From making appointments through his wife shemin, to the customer service and most important for me, the best damn barber in the universe, period, hands down, and full stop . It's the best ran business, from customer service to atmosphere, vibe, consistency, friendliness ..I can't speak highly enough about this place and the entire family team. Believe me my vocabulary is too limited to express the exact words to describe how great the barber experience is elevated at Andy's barber shop in Escondido ca. read more

Granger is fantastic and very specific to your needs! You can tell she knows what she's doing!

First time here, walked in and was met by owner. She asked what kind of haircut I wanted. After telling her I waited about 2 minutes before she said "Granger will help you". Best cut I've had in a while!!! Granger has a great personality and made sure I was completely satisfied before I left. She also told me how to schedule my next appointment. My new go to place... read more

Visited Andy's for a last minute haircut for a quick trim and cleanup before a wedding. I was looking for a classic barber shop I could trust to get me together and boy am I thankful for this shop! From the moment I entered, I was met with kind faces, a really cool atmosphere, and most importantly fantastic service. Andy was able to get me in the chair quickly and knew exactly what I needed. Whether you're a local or someone looking for a quick fix, I think you'll be in great hands at Andy's. read more

Granger is an exemplary barber who is able to cater to a specific schedule (by appointment which is awesome) and cut complicated hair based a given description. She is very pleasant / easy to talk to and 100% reliable whenever you need to get in, get a haircut then get out due to a busy schedule. The barber shop has an awesome old school vibe, very welcoming, and provides free coffee, hundreds of magazines to read, etc.to ensure your comfort comes first. Think about it, there is a reason why this shop has a near average of 5/5 stars with almost 200 reviews. Highly recommend checking it out especially if your time is short and you want a quality haircut yet have your day remain pleasant, efficient, and productive. read more

My other half has been going to Andy's nearly weekly (he is a Marine, after all) for over 10 years. Andy and Chemene (and now Granger!) have provided a reliably wonderful experience during those hundreds of visits. The Marine in question has extraordinarily thick, luscious hair, which Andy meticulously shapes and keeps looking dapper. On the rare occasion that Andy doesn't have the availability for his haircut, he has easily been able to schedule with Granger and has been equally pleased with the quality and experience. This shop is such a wonderful and welcoming atmosphere, that even my 7 year old daughter loves to tag along and visit with Chemene. Any time the Marine is forced to get a haircut elsewhere out of necessity, he laments his misfortune and immediately makes an appointment with Andy to fix it. Andy's Barber Shop is an incredible family business that we are proud to support. read more

I've been getting my haircut at Andy's barbershop by Granger for many years! I am so satisfied with Grangers service and professionalism! She is amazing her attention to detail And consistent haircut is unlike anything I have experienced from other barbers! There are such a cheers atmosphere too the shop "They Always Know your Name!!" If you want someone to take care of you at a high-level the same way each time! Look no further Andy's barbershop is your new home for the best haircut you have ever had!! God bless, Robert Colello read more

as a kid, I always struggled with trusting barbers tightening my hair. They always messed up, cut it too short, didn't cut it how I wanted them . But after going to Granger for almost 5 years now I can say that she never misses with a cut! always cut to perfection. She always meticulously make sure everything is even and lined up. I can confidently say that Granger is one of the best barbers out there! read more

I can't say how sincerely I mean this review and if you stumble across it and are looking for a place to get your haircut, take this as a sign. I'm a firm believer in "barber-loyalty" when you come across a great barber in a city. I can't say how happy I am to have stumbled across this shop and couldn't recommend it highly enough. If you're looking to support a small, family owned business this is ticks all the boxes. I had the pleasure of meeting Andy, his wife, and their daughter Granger -- After giving a frankly terrible description of what I needed I was understood & directed towards Granger - she promptly got me scheduled and cut my hair so much nicer than I even imagined in my mind. The whole shop has such a nice, welcoming ambiance with something to take in each visit. The whole family is so incredibly hospitable and kind, give them a call if you're on the hunt for a place to get cleaned up you'll leave happy and looking good at a super affordable price read more

This is my spot. They run by appointment, and I had a left than perfect day on the day of my appointment. I always go and see Granger who runs a tight ship when it comes to her schedule. Even with my inability to respect her schedule, she was still able to get me in on a later appointment and gave me my usual amazing haircut. Thank you to Andy and family for having the best barber shop in Escondido. See you guys next time, on time! read more

Hard to find a great barbershop. Found one here. Not a lot of frills here. Just great people who care about a great job for you. Any morning is good. They will work with you to get you in and be satisfied. Family run and always busy. At 0600, they were busy. They can't disappoint. read more

I'm sorry I'm posting a not-so-good review about this place, specially when I'm reading the ones they've already got which seem to be mostly good ones but this was my experience with them: So, this was my first time going there and there was this woman doing a haircut. No other customers were waiting so I was next. She greeted me and informed me the price was 36 dollars (expensive, specially when I have short hair and all I needed was a buzzing) followed by asking me if I was ok with that to which I said yes. Next thing, she tells me that there was one more thing which was that while she was doing her job I was not allowed to talk! I sat down in the waiting area but then it struck me that was rude and I changed my mind. First of all I don't go to a barbershop to talk, and even if was a talker. for her to set it as a rule was so unprofessional, so I got up, made a phone call and left. Never going back, that's not how you treat customers. Plus, her vibe was negative. read more

I went to Andy's today and it was my first time getting a haircut there, not only did he do a fantastic job but convince me that I don't need to look for another Barber again!! I'm so very happy with Andy and my haircut. read more

Amazing barber experience. Andy has been my go-to barber for 5 years now, and that won't change unless he closes shop. The way Andy is able to cut my hair so exact to my preferences, so consistently, time and time again, is almost superhuman. And he is so pleasant and fun to chat with. Chemene, Andy's wife, handles the appointments, and she is exceptional at it. She is also very fun to chat with. The whole family just brings a great energy which leads to an atmosphere that can't be beat. I am incredibly grateful to have found them. read more

great little family barbershop. started bring our kids here about a year ago (Andy's great with kids haircuts) and recently I started going regularly for a haircut and beard trim with Granger. Lovely people, excellent service, great family atmosphere. read more

Asked google Barber shops by me. Saw Andy's Barber Shop . Saw they were OPEN before everyone else. "I'm a Morning kinda guy" So I called. Spoke to a kind lady on the phone . They were able to get me in within 30 minutes! Once I walked in. The atmosphere and kindness of everyone rocked ! I'll definitely go back. Thank you Andy!! read more

Amazing quality cut, asked lots of questions to see what my boyfriend was looking for. The shop is americana themed which I thought was wonderful. Overall the staff were kind and friendly. read more

My old barbershop used to have a sign up that said "Good Price, High Quality, Fast": Pick two. I had never given it much thought until coming here several times, where you only get one: fast. Andy and his family seem very friendly. I was hesitant leaving a below average review after seeing all the positive reviews, and especially the snarky, defensive, comments left by the business owner, so I decided to give this place 3 tries before coming to my conclusion. I live in the area and get my haircut at many different locations as I'm not really picky about my hair. It's a standard crew cut that's hard to mess up. The only thing you have to watch out for is that my hair will begin to stick up instead of laying down if you cut it too short. With that being said, my wife is always the one to tell me when it's time for a haircut. She's generally very pleased with the result afterwards. Every time after I came back from here, she gave me the rare look of disapproval. After each cut I asked for a slightly different variation to try and fix the issues my wife described from the previous haircut. Which brings me to my next point, consistency. This place is nothing if not consistent. Despite asking for something slightly different each time, I got the same haircut every time. And it takes Andy about 10 minutes every time. I'm not one to sit here and time how long you're giving me a haircut, but if you're cutting my hair in 10 minutes, when I'm usually there for probably 30 minutes, I'm inclined to conclude that the consistent and quick haircut leads to carelessness. Reading through similar reviews, it seems like this is an common thing that people have pointed out. The crowd here seems like it's mostly much older folks and kids. Which makes a lot of sense to me. All in all, if your priority is getting in and out as fast as possible, then this is the place for you. Otherwise, I'd recommend Del's which is very close and has solid reviews. The demographic is more young professionals and middle-aged folks. read more

I was looking for a place to get a haircut in the morning. I was happy to see that they were open at 9 AM. When I arrived they were very nice and told me exactly where I was in line, offering me drinks and snacks while I waited. The haircut itself was really nice. I appreciated that the barber walked me through what he was doing and why, making sure I was getting the haircut I wanted. read more

Great place. Granger takes fantastic care to make you look your best, and is always makes you feel comfortable and welcoming. Very cool place, great vibe and snacks to boot. Can't go wrong here. read more

Been going here for nearly 4 years and it's always been a great experience. I highly recommend seeing Granger for your next cut!

Granger the Barber is great! She's full of energy and enthusiasm and does an excellent job cutting hair. She's also flexible and very precise when scheduling a haircut. As a Virgo, I really appreciate that! This is a family run place and everyone is so friendly. Definitely, my new go to barber. read more

The perfect barber shop !! No frills / very comfortable. Everything right on time. The haircut is perfect with no time wasted. Easy parking right in front or out back. Andy runs a tight ship and it's much appreciated. Getting your hair cut by someone new is always nerve racking but this guy understands what you want. Found my go to for the foreseeable future !! read more

Granger the Barber works here. I had been trying to find a barber who would help me reach my vision of the ideal style. After some hits and serious mis cuts at another competitor for fades that they call "King" style I initially did a walk in with Granger on a Sunday. I showed her a facsimile of what I envisioned and she helped me get my start. It has been 3 months now and after some maintenance haircuts every 30-40 days I now have the hair I have LONGED for!!!! Do not hesitate to book an appointment with Granger. She will help you stay sharp and looking absolutely fabulous!! read more

Andy's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Escondido, California

I've been bringing my son here for a few years and it doesn't get any better than this. This is a family business and they are professional, attentive, always go that extra mile and honestly you won't find people nicer than them. Andy does a great job, he's been cutting my son's hair for several years. Haircuts used to be a struggle for my little guy on the autism spectrum, but my son LOVES getting his hair cut now and loves checking out their African Grey Parrot "Black jack" out front. read more

This place is great. Granger is wonderful at what she does as she listens to your needs and talks you through the options to achieve your desired look. Great vibes all around and always good conversation. I'm glad I took a chance on Andy's and I've been a satisfied customer for a year now. This place has classic barber shop vibes and has been a staple in downtown Escondido as long as I can remember. Family owned and run business so they are very passionate about their work and take pride in what they do. read more

Excellent local barber shop! Been around for awhile. New to the area and it's the first one I tried. Definitely will be going back! Make an appointment! It's easy and necessary. read more

My wife has been suggesting I visit a barber and not the normal commercialized places. So today...I said screw it. Located just west of Broadway on Grand, lies nestled in the old town strip mall is this little barber shop. Walking in, I was greeted by walls adorned with pictures, setting a feeling of the 50s and 60s. The ceiling adorned with hats of all sorts. Old nostalgic barber chairs lined the middle of the floor, each of them turned slightly this way and that. Behind the middle chair stood the Owner's Daughter, Granger. Granger being talkative was trimming up a customer's hair. She told me she didn't have time right that second for a walk in and I said that's fine. Scheduling was easy as can be for a same day appointment. I got back to the barber shop about 15 minutes ahead of my appointment time. She finished up her customer and then sat me in the seat. Taking her time to understand how I wanted my hair, she then wasted no time getting the cut done. Enough talking between her and me to make the time an enjoyable experience. Haircut: 5 out of 5 Personal touch: 5 out of 5 Atmosphere: 5 out of 5 Price: 5 out of 5 Let me be clear. This is not your bougie man salon. This is no sports clips. This is a barber shop. Through and through. Come in, get your hair cut, pay and tip the nice lady and go about your day. From sitting in the chair to out the door was no more than 15 minutes. Granger values your time as a customer, and arranges her schedule to near perfection. Value her time as a barber and be there early for your appointment. I absolutely love this Barber shop and will be back! read more

Andy and his lovey wife Chemene are wonderful! My husband and I are back in town visiting our parents for Thanksgiving and my husband told me its a MUST, that we stop by Grand Ave to get his hair cut by Andy. I can see why, Andy has made my already handsome man even more handsome thank you Andy. read more

Hello! Thank you for my haircuts, I have had a lot from here and have always been happy. Thank you so much! And the vibe was absolutely amazing! read more

My regular hair stylist was out of town and I'm usually terrified by new barbers. I've had a few horror stories so I don't like going to new places for a haircut. Andy's has a 50's feeling to it. Everyone was friendly, they have drinks & snacks for you to enjoy as you wait. Setting up my appointment was extremely easy. They ask you to show a little early which isn't a problem, especially since they have snacks. :) The barber did an excellent job cutting my hair as well as trimming and shaping my beard. I highly recommend Andy's for your next haircut. I only wish they offered a straight razor shave. read more

Andy's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Escondido, California

Love the shop Granger, is my go to usually she does a great job and is a pleasant person to converse with. The conversations are always interesting and fun read more

Great place to go. I have been going to Andy for years Reasonably priced too.. He offers snacks and beverages while you wat I recommend you reserve a spot. The waiting time could be longer than you would like. read more

A very pleasant place. They like doing this. This is a private business and is run by the family. I will definitely go here. read more

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An awesome experience for my first straight razor shave! Professional, great conversation, nice ambiance in this 50's decorated barber shop. I went in looking like Ted Kaczynski and came out with my face and head as smooth as a baby's butt :)! Granger is as good as it gets in this field and provides a superlative experience at a very reasonable price. This will be by "go to" barber shop on my many visits from San Francisco. read more

Andy's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Escondido, California

Great shop, VERY well organized, I've been going there since around 1989. Andy is fast and very professional, their appointment system started a few years ago works VERY well. You get there a few minutes ahead of your slot & you are out the door in 20 minutes MAX. Highly recommended. Richard K. - Escondido read more

This place is awesome. It's family owned and operated, which personally I think is rad. I've never gotten my hair cut my Andy, from what I've seen he does awesome work. I get my haircut my Granger, who always gives amazing, open advice on what I want from the haircut. You can tell she truly enjoys what she does, and puts the customer first. Inside you'll find free snacks, and a cool aesthetic. In summary, I love this place! read more