Made an appointment online while traveling from California as my guy here was not able to squeeze me in before my trip. Arrived 10 minutes before my appointment and sat out front, was called in by Sal (who I picked from the website because I liked his photo ). He sat me down and asked what I wanted done. I told him what I usually get done and he set to work. We had a great conversation about a wide variety of subjects, and when he was done, I was more than happy with the results. F.Y.I. CASH ONLY....ITS OLD SCHOOL Highly recommend any of the guys there, book an appointment online otherwise you may be in for a wait! read more

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Walked in and got seen by Nick shortly after I arrived they prefer cash but all I had was a card. Everything worked out happy with my cut and beard trim. Good conversation and good concert posters on the wall. read more

Avenue Barbershop - Photo of a classic haircut and beard trim. - Barbers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Avenue Barbershop is an old-school barbershop. Here is where you get a haircut from real pros. Not a hairstylist with shampoo and the latest hair products available. The only thing that has changed in 90-plus years is that you have to make an appointment thru an app. Oh my God; this is the end of the world. Use an app. Make an appointment. Com'on people, life as we know it has changed in the last few years. Now we walk with a phone with a long cord; lol. Wanted to get this in. lol. Here is the website: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/ABS2HE Erik is my go-to guy. Nice guy. Family man. All around a cool guy who works hard and yes; you will get a good haircut from my man Erik. Drop mic... Erik always asks "What are we going to do today" and he makes it happen. That is a good haircut. I have had a couple of cuts from Jeremy. Another solid barber. Men who come to Avenue Barbershop know what they want. They know the lingo. They know they want their haircut a certain way. ie; one on the side, cut the tips on top, square back, round the ear, etc.; my haircut. Overall, this is where I get my haircut and I respect the barbers who work here. I enjoy the convenience of making an appointment and choosing my barber. Only CASH. OMG, cash. I have to carry cash. Not the end of the world people... Pro Tip: always get your haircut in the morning. Why? Barbers are fresh and ready to go. Standing for hours is not easy... read more

Only good if you need something basic. Not very skilled or interested in what they do.

I received one of the finest hair and beard trim experiences I've ever had from Erin at the Avenue Barber Shop recently. Wonderful listener and attention to detail. Extremely skilled. Very relaxing, high quality -- can't say enough. read more

Last year their rates went up by 40%...now, their new booking service forces a tip, so a $30 haircut shot up to$42....this after their massive price increase months ago. Guess I'm going elsewhere. read more

Old school place. Everyone is very nice and it's a reasonable priced haircut for South Congress. It's a cash only location so be prepared

Driving through town and Avenue Barbershop was recommended for a quick cut. I have very course hair with a cowlick in the back and it's hard to get my style right. Sal took me right away and listened to what I like and what I expected. "Short but not too short that you can see my scalp, enough hair left on top so that I can do something with it, the sides to a point please, and the back to follow the natural hairline." Sal cut it exactly as I wanted it (yes , he made a few suggestions here and there but only so that I could provide feedback), and I left feeling lighter and refreshed. Avenue B-shop is on Congress ave. and you can spend time walking around enjoying the shops of Austin. There's a really cool vibe overall and a quality cut was the perfect way to end our Austin visit. Thanks Sal! read more

Just got one of the worst cuts of my life with Elijah, not only did he rush through it and do the bare minimum, it's just shockingly bad. I'm going to need to book another appointment just to get it fixed which is massively inconvenient seeing as how I leave for a work trip tomorrow. read more

Had an appointment with nick he gave an awesome cut, nice place old school vibes cash only

Best haircut in the city. Old school shop on South Congress since the 30's. My wife doesn't ever get excited about my haircut unless it was done by Jeremy (a pretty good ball player, too). And before you start bitching about the parking on SoCo, I always find a spot on one of the side streets. Easy peasy. read more

I rarely ever leave reviews, but this was an awful experience and I hope others steer clear. I had an appointment with Erin, and the unprofessionalism started from the beginning as she was late. I'd never been to a barbershop where I have to wait 10+ minutes on the barber to arrive. Secondly, every time I explained what I wanted (1 even showed her a picture), she acted as if I were speaking a foreign language. She was unnecessarily rude and sarcastic in every response she gave. Also I smelled alcohol on her breath as she was talking to me (it wasn't long after noon). I noticed afterwards that my haircut was wildly uneven, but I refuse to go back to get her to fix it. I will never step foot back in this place. read more

Erik Need a a fresh A1 hair cut kome on threw ask for Erik he will get u on 1000%% RECCOMEND LEGIT KAIGANLE read more

Avenue Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here about a month ago and I had one of the best haircuts I've had in a long time. Sadly I do not live here otherwise I would come each time. read more

Picked this shop to get the boyfriend a haircut before attending a wedding in Wimberley. This spot had great reviews online and they had appointments available for the date and time we needed. Overall, they did a decent job on his haircut. A few things we noticed and weren't particularly fond of was: 1. the barber's opinion on what we wanted for his hair & that it wouldn't look good - (his cut has been done before, but we're now re-starting it from scratch so it's not yet finished). 2. we weren't sure how short we wanted to go on the sides and suggested Sal test the lengths and if need be, go a little shorter. He wasn't a fan of that idea and blatantly said he didn't want to do it multiple times. We've had better service at other shops, so we know what we're expecting isn't outrageous. read more

Bennie was beyond patient with my four year old. This was my son's first haircut outside of a kiddie salon and he was a little too excited (read: occasional sudden movements), but Bennie took his time and gave him the best haircut he's ever had. Note: cash only. read more

I don't usually leave reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience. It would be helpful if there was information on the website about the experience levels of the barbers. Unfortunately, my haircut from Elijah didn't meet my expectations; it felt like he started cutting hair yesterday. The other barbers seemed quite skilled, but I ended up with one of the worst cuts I've had in years. read more

I walked in and even though they were starting to close for the day Sal took the time to give me a quality cut. Nothing was rushed, very friendly with old-school vibe and decor. Maybe the best haircut I've ever had! read more

One of the best places to get a cut. Old school Austin shop that can take you back in time while keeping you looking fresh and modern. Sal, my main man, is a long time pro there. He's attentive, smooth and never misses. Check the o read more

Best barbershop in Austin hands down. Jeremy always does an awesome job when I need a haircut and I never worry about how it will turn out. I've never received a bad haircut or even seen a bad haircut walk out of this place to be honest. Aside from quality, Avenue has an awesome old school feel to it. While all the new places are trying to be trendy and incorporate gimmicks, Avenue keeps things simple and let's the quality do the speaking. It's a barber shop the way barber shops were meant to be..a place where guys can just be guys. read more

Christopher at the Avenue Barber shop is the REAL DEAL if you want a proper fade. I've had my hair cut by all of the barbers at Avenue and they all do a great job. Yes the wait sucks at times, but it's part of the process when a place is walk-in only. If you are looking to get a FRESH FADE and you care a lot about your hair, go to Chris. He works the afternoon shift from 2:30-8p most days and Saturdays from 8a-2p. read more

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Best barbershop I've gone to yet in ATX. Had an appointment with Sal, he was the best, knew exactly what I needed and was beyond friendly. haircut came out fantastic, will definitely be making this the regular spot. check them out! read more

Not Great Clips bad, but for the price they charge I can't say it's better tbh. I paid $40 for a 15 min half assed cut. Also is cash only with no venmo options - not obvious on their website. Idk felt ripped off tbh - fade job was mid. read more

Great old school barber shop. Skilled barbers who truly care about their work. After 2 times, I plan to return.

I remember pre Covid this place was great. Walk in, write your name on the white board, and someone will get to you whenever ready. Could be an hour wait but didn't matter, you could walk Congress and come back or hang out and chat. Now they'd rather tell you you're late and that they can't help you, and collect their booking fee. Dudes sorry was getting you frigging CASH - like you trained me to! What a nightmare it would have been for the next person if he had to wait a few minutes. I'd betcha he wouldn't mind hanging a minute or two like the old days. Not bringing my cash in here anymore - not that you give a shit read more

These guys are the real deal! I was passing through Austin enroute to a wedding in New Braunfels, TX. I scheduled an appointment at another "barber shop" in town and once I sat down the other business informed me they weren't licensed barbers and could not deliver the cut I desired. I walked down the street and explained my situation to the fine gentlemen at Avenue Barber Shop. Jeremy got me right in and was very accommodating and personable. He absolutely crushed a medium skin fade with a hard part! The shop is a legit barbershop, not some place that draws your business based off of having a game on the t.v. and handing you a cheap beer when you walk in. Thanks to these guys I have a fresh cut for my buddies wedding! Only regret is I don't live closer to Austin to visit them routinely. read more

This has been my favorite place for the entire family except the lady of course. I don't like the wait, but I do get the cut I want every time so it all works out in the long run. read more

Avenue Barbershop - Hair cut by Alex. He cuts it exactly as you ask it to be cut. - Barbers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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First off: if you need a fast haircut, if you need to schedule ahead, or if you need to to pay with a credit card, this isn't your place. Move along. Avenue is first-come first-served and cash only. If you want a terrific, expert, inexpensive haircut that's going to look good even a month after you got it, get yer butt to South Congress. I came here after a long history of getting salon cuts wherever my wife went. The girls were nice, and the cuts looked great out the door, but within a few weeks, the sides had grown out funky or the neckline was looking scraggly. The reason? Salons are great at women's hair, but not men's. You need a real barber, one who knows men's hair and how it grows out. You need the guys at Avenue. I've been here three times: had one cut from Jason, and the other two from Jeremy (both from Ohio! my home state). Each cut was clean, looked good, and best of all, it stayed looking good after a month. (Also: they do a straight razor in the back, which feels awesome.) Best of all? $18 + tip. The atmosphere is old-school, the barbering is old-school, but the styling isn't old school. The guys are all young, and know what's hip. Again, let's be clear: you might wait an hour for a chair to open up. But there's good XM oldies on the radio, and magazines and papers to read. Bring your laptop, or shoot the breeze. Let your wife or girlfriend go shop and take her for some Homeslice afterwards. And stop going to salons!! read more

Avenue Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Been coming here for years, and today they didn't honor a standard walk-in service. Dropping my would be rating due to not adhering to a straight up first come-first served barbershop with available openings. Another customer who hadn't ever been here was told that he needed to wait for an opening and payment had to be made in cash (he had to go to the atm)- the barber felt that was enough of a verbal contract to make him a priority customer. Tuesday evening- window chair... read more

Great barbers ! Amazing style ! Cash only walk ins only ! I'd say a must visit barber shop for anyone in Austin read more

Avenue Barbershop - Byob. Cash only. Sign in on the whiteboard. - Barbers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Brought my nephew here not really knowing what to ask for. He's never had a hairstyle and was extremely opposed to getting a haircut. He finally caved in and by draw of luck we ended up with Jake. I let Jake take it away and turn his mane into a very stunning do. My nephew has more confidence with his new hairstyle and as we walked out, the first thing he asked was "can we come here every time I get a hair cut? We need to remember his name." So Mr. Jake, expect to be seeing us more often :) read more

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Can I give 6 stars? This place is awesome - but it's Christopher who makes it the sh*t!!! Best haircut I've gotten in Austin, hands down - I will be a customer here for as long as I live in the area, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality haircut. Anyone who's about to stop into Birds should walk a block and a half north to this location. Christopher made my hair look better than the picture I showed him - absolutely killed it. Thank you Avenue Barbershop Crew for a great experience! read more

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Sal was amazing!! He saw a picture of what I wanted and did an incredible job recreating it with my hair. And he was so nice, professional, and great to talk to! I will definitely be back. read more

Classic barbershop that does everything you'd expect and does it wonderfully. Vince is my go to guy and he is on point. The shop has no frills but feels just right. Stacks of magazines at the end of the seats. Four chairs, usually three up and running at any given time. You can't book an appointment so get there or expect a wait of an hour or so. It's well worth the wait though I would say. There is nothing finer than a fresh amazing haircut to turn everything around. Cash only FYI. read more

I got a fantastic haircut from Sal. I went in around lunch on a weekday and only had to wait about 10 minutes. (Warning - if you go in on the weekend, be prepared for a LONG line!!) Anyway, I'm very particular and generally, after a few days, I start to find defects in a barbers' work. Not so in this case. Not only that, but for less than $20 bucks you get the hot foam razor shave on the back of the neck, above the ears and on the sideburns. I haven't had a haircut this good in a really long time. I have a new barbershop!! Finally my search is over. read more

Okay..... The first review I had for Avenue Barbershop was over 8 months ago. I have been back ever since. My first review, I gave them a 1 star because I called several tines and they never picked up the phone. But now I'm giving this place a "5-star." One of the barbers told me today that he was going through the yelp reviews and noticed I gave them a low review, but it was due to the phone, not the service. The service here is absolutely amazing! Every time I go in for a haircut, I tell them/show them (if I have a picture of the haircut) of what I want, they deliver. So far I have only gone to three barbers, but if there are other barbers there who are available I'll go to them. This isn't your typical barbershop since lots of barbershops these days have women barbers. Not to sound sexist but every time I think of a barbershop, I think of the Andy Griffith Show and the only staff there are men. The barbers here wear the white button up shirts, black tie and black pants Avenue Barbershop is a small place, takes cash only and they'll take care of you. It's pretty fun listening to other people's conversation and you can usually join in on whatever's being discussed. read more

Avenue Barbershop - Nice fresh cut by Max @ Avenue Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Austin, Texas

On My Husbands Request- His Place. He say it has an old time feel and friendly surroundings. The owner lives close by and the shop is always open when they say they are. This neighborhood relic is just across the fire station in the SoCo ( South Congress ) shopping area. I go shopping a t the cool shops that are right next door while he gets his man fix of small town gossip in this growing city ! An old time in a new way!! read more

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If you want to make an appointment at a Barber Shop or you are looking for a hipster hairdo - this ain't the shop for you. These guys are professional and true to the idea of a traditional Barber Shop. A place to hang out with the guys and get a proper cut - high and tight with a touch of Dippity Doo. Cash Only! No Whining! Oh, and the music is on point. read more

Avenue Barbershop - They don't do shaves but they do do a great do. - Barbers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came to Avenue Barbershop and waited 45 minutes both times. Never actually got into a chair. The waiting list system is totally disorganized and difficult to understand. People whose names did not appear to be on the chalkboard were waltzing in and getting into a chair, while us chumps dutifully sitting down and waiting were left wondering what the hell was going on. If you have a ton of time to kill and don't like asking questions, then this is your place. read more

Avenue Barbershop - Afternoon cut - Barbers Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is the quintessential barbershop experience. Super popular with the tragically hip so expect to wait a LONG time. But for an excellent haircut! They listen to exactly what you want and are very GOOD at their craft. It really is elevated to a craft here! Good people watching too, and then off the the candy store or Home Slice to round off the day. read more