This place is great.....all you ever wanted in a barber salon and more. From the owner (Dante) right down the line the staff are all amazing. The haircuts 2nd to none. Haircut. Shave. Beard Grooming- whatever you want- they will do you up proper. All the others are fighting for 2nd place as long as Axe and Hatchet are around. read more

unfortunately I went in here expecting a good haircut because I was referred by somebody but it didn't work out that way. I paid $100 and it was not even worth the effort of going down there just a waste of my time and I suspect she could have done a better job but I guess she wasn't feeling up to it that day. Anyways I guess Melissa got 100 bucks in her pocket and lost a customer. read more

My husband got a terrible haircut at Axe and Hatchet. Please recommend a good ordinary men's barber

Overall, not the greatest experience, and I am happy to explain why with several examples. 1) I had booked an appointment with Mike for a military mug i.e $30.00 for a buzz and wash however, I was charged for a Men's cut i.e $45.00. Mike had apologized for not reading the request properly (okay fair)... but then proceeded to charge me for the $45.00 - not great customer service + my haircut was a buzz, Mike just took a bit off the top and considered that a Men's cut. 2) Even though I was charged for a men's cut, I was not provided with the full service i.e., scalp massage, hot towel, cuts & style (there was no style I got any hair buzzed with a bit off the top). While reading this, you are probably wondering, well why didn't you ask for the scalp massage + hot towel? Well, 1) I was already at the register paying and 2) after you see point 3 below, I just wanted to get the hell out of there, I felt neglected enough. 3) The whole time while I was getting my haircut, Mike kept leaving e.g., he would go to the front of the store to talk to someone, to the cashier to talk to her, to the back room to change his comb twice, and finally, outside to look around. Either Mike was waiting for someone, or has a serious case of ADHD. 4) After all that, I was told I could come back in two weeks time for a "Touch Up" FYI to all fellow Yelpers, a "Touch Up" in Axe & Hatchet language is around your ears and that's it. Essentially, a waste of time. 5) 1.5 weeks later, my hair grew back fast and uneven. For a $60.00 haircut in Yorkville, I'd expect much better. read more

I ended up settling on this salon after coming across one of their social media posts that outlined what measures they had adopted and because the location was closer to where I live when compared to other hair salons. I ended up making an appointment with Dante, a senior stylist who also happened to be the owner of the salon (as advertised on their website). He charges more than the other stylists, but I don't have a problem paying for quality and service from an experienced stylist. I arrived early and immediately noticed upon entering that there were only 3 people inside (a receptionist, a stylist and another client). Moreover, the receptionist was NOT wearing a mask. He only put it on the moment he noticed me entering the premises. We now know that this novel virus is airborne and particles can linger in the air for quiet some time, making it highly transmissible in indoor settings. Add to the fact that this hair salon location in particular is small and had their doors closed, thats already a red flag. In any event, the individual greeted me and confirmed my appointment. Turns out he was Dante, the salon owner. Thats another red flag considering the owner himself is not practicing the proper health measures his own salon had supposedly introduced. When I questioned him about why his mask was off he responded that he takes it off when he's talking on the phone. Notwithstanding the fact that this in and of itself is not a legitimate excuse for taking off a mask, talking is the reason we're supposed to wear a mask in the first place! On top of that, I do not recall seeing him talking on the phone before entering the salon. He was simply sitting down using a computer. So it seems he was being dishonest: Another red flag. He then motioned to me to sit down at his station for the haircut. This was the third red flag: his station was immediately besides another active one where, as I previously mentioned, another patron was getting a haircut. There wasn't even 2 feet in physical distance between these stations. So much for bragging on your social media platforms that you are practicing physical distancing! Anyways, when I exclaimed that I did not feel comfortable sitting that close to another client and that Id rather we use another station (recall the salon was entirely empty besides these 3 people already there), he motioned to another station at the back. As I began walking there he says to me "you know buddy if you don't feel comfortable getting a haircut here than thats ok you dont have to." I dont know about you, but I interpreted that as "youre not welcome here." I immediately turned around and said "have a nice day" and walked out. Unprofessional and rude behaviour. Definitely wont be frequenting any of these Axe & Hatchet salon branches again. Bad first impression! Only reason I didnt give it one star is the salon seemed visibly clean and organized, with good lighting and overall nice decor. If you're Dante and you're reading this, here's my message to you: You're the owner and you're supposed to lead by example. On top of that you're charging more than the rest of the stylists working for you and you cant even extend me the courtesy of making me, a first time client, feel comfortable in your own establishment in the middle of a deadly pandemic. I ended up getting a solid haircut and fade at another salon that actually cares about its clients, and for half the price! Cheers. read more

Love this place! Super talented and friendly staff. Beautiful, clean space. What more can you ask for.

Dante, the owner of Axe & Hatchet has been my go to guy for the last year or so when my hair needed a cut, and now he just opened his own Salon and barber shop in the heart of Yorkville! His new place is amazing, great decor and atmosphere, and great colleagues too. For anyone who needs a professional and hip hair dresser or barber in Toronto, Dante and his crew are absolutely recomendable! Looking forward to go back. read more

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Thumbs up for a scotch, shave and a great haircut Couldn't ask for a better haircut. Just walked in and waited for 10min with a scotch. read more

Axe and Hatchet - Scotch makes a short wait shorter :-) - Barbers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great barbershop. Strongly recommend. The owner, Dante, opened up 45 minutes early for me so I could get cleaned up prior to catching an early afternoon flight home for Christmas. I live in LA, not in Toronto but I really wish this shop was in LA because it's solid. High quality products for sale. Very reasonable prices for haircuts, fades and beard trims. The shop's credit card machine was offline when checking out, I came back about thirty minutes later to give Dante time to fix the issue and it still wouldn't work. He told me it was an inconvenience for me and the beard trim and hair clean up was on him. I even had tried to purchase a puck of product originally and he gave that to me as well for free. Class act. Check this shop out! In a great location in Toronto. Two really hot female barbers work here too, which is always a plus :) read more

Just had my first professional haircut in 8 months and I was very impressed! Russel was my barber and he did a great job. His touch was firm yet gentle, and he was friendly and instructive. I'll gladly return ... hopefully sooner! read more

I started to get my haircut here a few months ago. The haircut itself is always good and Maxine always does a good job. However, the atmosphere is extremely uncomfortable. Loud music and the staff are very unprofessional. I was there today and the staff along with a customer began swearing and saying homophobic things to eachother. Not to mention the stylist with the chair facing the hair washing station used the "F" to describe gay people. As a gay man I was extremely uncomfortable and I couldnt wait to get out of there. All I could think of was: "If the staff knew I was gay...am I safe? Was I going to be attacked in some way?" With its Yorkville location and with Toronto having a large LGBTQ2 community this language is completely inappropriate and it's only a matter of time this business will find itself needing to hire a lawyer to defend against an Ontario Human Rights Act complaint. I will not be returning and I intend to tell everyone I know about my experience. read more

Been going here since 2017 and love it. I've had my hair cut by 4 or 5 different hair stylist over the years and the fades are always tight, I would highly recommend everyone is really friendly. read more

This place was great! Got there was greeted by Yael and the owner Dante! They were really awesome people. Yael gave me my cut and it is so good. She took her time and made sure it was perfect. She is definitely one of those people that obsesses over perfection, which is great for me cause my hair turned out amazing. I was going back to work afterwards so she gave my hair a wash AFTER the cut too! Great service, I felt welcomed and its a very cool spot. Will always go here, specifically to Yael. Big recommendation from me! read more

I have finally found my "forever barber"!:) Dante is fantastic. The best haircuts / beard trims I have ever had. All the staff at Axe and Hatchet are super welcoming and professional. I have also been very impressed by their health and safety protocols. I always feel completely safe there. I highly recommend Axe and Hatchet! read more

This is my fourth visit to this establishment and can't keep it a secret any longer. The service is always consistent when you walk in your greeted by Celine the perfect hostess offering you , water, pop, espresso or something a little stronger like scotch. My barber Urban is a man of perfection and detail. Never felt hurried or in a rush, perfect razor beard trim and always with a smile. The rest of the staff are always happy and you can tell the clients are too. I can say this culture starts from the owner Dante who is service oriented and always has time to say hello to every client. Highly recommend this place. Ax & Hatchet Grooming Club read more

I've been going to Axe and Hatchet since the place opened. Great staff, good atmosphere and treats while you wait. But what it really comes down to - is the hair cut. And Dante does a great hair cut every single time. read more

Been getting my hair cut here since they opened and have always found the atmosphere to be friendly and inviting. From the moment you walk in you know this place and the people here are passionate about what they do. Like most things in life you get what you pay for, Dante is a master with hair and his accomplishments back that up. read more

My experience was the same as Karim's review a few months ago. COVID protocols did not seem followed. I had been a few times before but I have made the decision not to return. read more

Hair cut itself by Ciara Cleary was terrific. Everything else leaves MUCH to be desired. I'm the Robert that was there at 2pm on Sat Aug 5 - two pm sharp. Its cramped in there and there's no waiting room except a bench in the window which is loose and moves when you lean forward. My belongings were loose too. Haircut started late because the guy in the chair ahead of me was more important than me. The music was hip hop with gangsters in South Central taking on the police. It was loud too. So loud the two hairdressers couldn't ch at over it and kept saying, What? I cant hear you? And after it was done when i got to the front to pay the price wasnt the same as what was quoted to me - there is no price board. Maybe it should be a one star experience? Ciara saved it, and its a good haircut but not worth the first price and certainly not the second. read more

Walked in with my elderly father at the end of the day, we were from out of town and did not have an appointment. We were taken in graciously by one of the hairdressers even though she was just heading home. Awesome haircut, I could hardly recognize my Dad. She trimmed his eyebrows and tiny hairs in his ears, very meticulous. He looked fabulous for my daughter's graduation. It's nice to see such caring people in the heart of downtown. Thanks to Dante and his staff. Very decent price too! read more

I went here just for a beard trim and it cost me $25, I would expect a pretty good job for that price but my beard line wasn't even straight and I was kind of cut the during the shave. I could do a much better job myself especially at that price although the service was pretty good and I didn't have to wait even though I didn't have an appointment I wouldn't come back here. read more

Recently started going to Axe and Hatchet on the recommendation of a friend whose hair is ALWAYS perfect. I've been twice so far and I couldn't be happier. My First Cut: After getting a pretty mediocre cut earlier in the week at another popular men's barbershop, I was fortunate to score a same day appointment with Dante (the owner) thanks to a last minute cancellation. When I arrived, he sat me in his chair and we chatted about my cut, what wasn't working, why it wasn't working and where he wanted to take it. Despite having pretty short hair to begin with, he managed to reshape my cut to better suit my face and I left feeling great about the cut and overall experience. Second Cut: My second cut was today and I love it. Can't say enough good things about the guy and his team. He did a great job on my hair as did the two other stylists on their clients. Everyone left looking great!! You can't go wrong at Axe and Hatchet. These guys know what they're doing and love doing it. read more

Was referred by a friend who visits often and recommended the haircuts highly. Unfortunately, I got one of the worst haircuts I've had in recent memory. He did quite a good fade but completely ignored my instruction for the top, which is fine because hair grows back. At the end he offered to texturize because of the thickness of my hair, he ended up over-texturizing my hair to the point I had to get it fixed at another barber. Very disappointing at $50.00 a cut. read more

You're going to get a very good haircut here, there is no doubt about it. However, as far as experience goes, it leaves MUCH to be desired. The receptionist is always sick...coughing all the time...she also is a bit "loose" with what she says and does. I was there recently and she starts making out with a customer. Really unappealing. Also, the music is blaring and the barbers are like failed rap artists. If it was 25 bucks then okay, but 50 before tax and tip? Nahhhh. Also, you have to remind them to wash your hair and the "complimentary" touch up for "free" after two weeks seems to only be offered of you remind them. read more

OK, my favorite barber shop on the planet. While there are some individuals around the world who are great at hair cutting, I just like this joint -- and they do a great job on my hair. Yael and Joseph have each cut my hair and it was great every time. Thanks folks! read more

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I became Dante's client at " Industry " where he gave me some of the best haircuts I've had in my life. I am in the TV & Film industry, and will admit, I'm super particular and have worked all over the world with some of the best, artistic crews available. However, his haircuts have done a 180. Very disappointing how somebody with Dante's skill set now holds back and produces an average, less detailed, slightly rushed cut. I rather pay a little more as I did with him in the past, and get the outcome that I know he can deliver. I was the opening appointment one day at Axe & Hatchet -10:00am and Dante called me at 10:20 leaving a voice mail apologizing for not being there. As a business owner myself, if your first appointment is at 10:00, you open up a little prior, to get the composer of the salon oiled up and running. Don't turn the heat, lights & music on with me trailing behind you. Lastly, the bellowing of boy's chatter among cutting crew while client's are seated in their chairs is so over the top. I think he's trying to set a tone of casual club affair, when in fact its irritating, and just alienates the clients from their artist. You are subjected to this barking back and forth between barbers, listing to empty conversation among staff. Leaving, I didn't feel that I had left an integral club exiting Yorkville, It was closer to having my hair grazed at a frat house. Sorry, but I think you need to read the room and get on board while still having your vision as an owner, but implementing some of the most basic business criteria that's staple to professional practice. DH read more

Don't recommend: lousy haircut, cost $55, done in less than 25 minutes, just a high priced barber shop.

This has been my new space for hair in a very comfortable surrounding. The atmosphere is fun, the music good and the professionalism top of the line. David read more

Took me years to find a good barber in Toronto, I finally have and these guys are great. 100% satisfied every time, won't go anywhere else.

Martin is the man. I've been going to him for awhile now. So when I heard he left where I was going, I tracked him down. Lo and behold, he landed at Axe & Hatchet, a cool new barber shop in yorkville. I'd highly recommend him. His attention to detail and eye for style is top notch. He's a pro. read more

I was in town on business and found this place on Yelp. Unfortunately I live in Florida as this place is great!! Everything from the atmosphere to the level of service is top notch. It is a very popular spot with the locals as well and Dante (owner) went above and beyond to get me in. They do have an online appointment system but also accept walk-ins if there is availability. Dante was my barber and gave me one of the best haircuts I've received and also shaped my beard to fit my face perfectly. If I am in Toronto again I will make it a point to go back. read more

love this place! great cuts! it was my Go-to spot for haircuts when i lived downtown Toronto. Hard to find a barber that does it all! quality cuts. great barbers and great music! read more

Booked an appointment today. First time there the owner Dante cut my hair. He was great whole experience was awesome

Everything about this place is excellent without being pretentious or precious. From the friendly greeting to the final dusting of talcum on my neck (in the traditional style) I felt comfortable and relaxed to be in expert hands. I've had two haircuts now (from Joseph, and from owner, Dante), both were amazingly good cuts that made me feel great without looking out of place for my age (I'm in my 60s). Dante also threw in some invaluable advice about grooming my beard. Highly recommended! read more

In town for business, I relied on Yelp reviews to find a barber as I'm very picky. I was not led astray by the ratings here. Vanessa did a terrific job on my beard, the whole experience was pleasant and efficient. Definitely recommended and I will go back when I'm next in Toronto. read more

i have very very difficult hair for any barber to cut but Yael at A&H did an amzing job. She just did not give me a cut but fully understood my hair growth and all the details that go in for that perfect cut.Great Spot far from Mississauga but will drive down for a cut every time :) read more