My daughter and I have been getting haircuts at Encinitas Barber Shop for several years now, and we highly recommend this establishment! Supporting independent family-owned businesses is a priority for our family, and between the welcoming environment, the fun banter, and the care and consideration with which Matthew handles our cuts, I can't imagine going anywhere else. The pricing is SO reasonable (cash only but they have an ATM) and we are always beyond satisfied with our haircuts. LGBTQ and kid-friendly! 10/10 experience. read more

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We were traveling through Encinitas in an RV and my search for barbers landed on these terrific guys. No appointments, cash only and a generous senior discount. Great conversation with them, and an excellent recommendation for a pizza place very close by. Highly recommended. read more

Couldn't ask for a better experience. I've been twice and received a cut from both brothers. Felt like family cutting my hair. Not fancy but if you want that, go to one of those places that charge you three times as much and don't care if you return. read more

Best barbershop around. Cheapest, too. Really nice people and fun conversations. Great vibe. I've been going here for almost 2 years now and haven't gotten a bad haircut from anyone that works there. read more

Great barbershop! Can't recommend them enough. Old school shop where they keep it simple and classic. Clean fades, great barbers, funny old man in there cracking jokes, this place has it all. Walk-In only. Cash only as well. read more

On Easter Sunday Morning 2024 I walked into the Encinitas Barbers and Michael cut my hair. I couldn't believe they were open! In and out in less than 20 minutes with a perfect cut! I procrastinated to the last minute obviously. I was headed to my daughter's for Easter Dinner and was forewarned to get my haircut for a family picture. Luckily Michael was cutting hair that morning until 1:00PM, evidently to capture the procrastinator crowd. I wasn't the only one. Two more guys came in during my cutting. Encinitas Barbers is now my regular hair place. They are very reasonably priced and a LOCAL FAMILY operation. I refuse to pay $60 to a billionaire's hedge fund like the local chains that have invaded the area. The cutters in those establishments were formerly grass cutters who graduated to hair cutters via online credentials. I support my local community peeps who have kept our city alive and thriving for many years. I hope you will too. Michael, his dad, or his uncle are all great guys and you'll be in and out in no time !!! read more

Quick wait time and a good cut and price. Barbers are great too. Parking can be a pain.

I love everything "dive", bars, restaurants and yes even barber shops. But, keep in mind that dive is an attitude or vibe I love. It means to me that a place has a soul and heartbeat. And some history in its walls. This barbershop has that. And more... stories, laughs and above all else a passion for what they do. In my never ending search for a fair good haircut I may have finally found it. Easy parking and a very fair price it was a great cut. Matthew was quick and knew everyone that walked in. He comes from a lineage of barbers and knows his stuff. I'll be back if not to just say hey and soak in the vibe. Good spot! read more

I moved here a few years ago and I am so pleased I stumbled into their shop. Raul and the team are the best. Its like being transported back in time into the old neighborhood barber shop. Quality, old school haircuts, for a great price and great conversations! I always look forward to coming to visit these guys! I recommend Encinitas Barbers! read more

I've been bringing my son here for years - it is actually the only place I can take him where he doesn't complain about it. Thanks to Raul for always being awesome! read more

Barber Shop - The biannual haircut! - Barbers Near Me - Encinitas, California

We'll... I went this this barber shop for the first time and my haircut was the worst I've had. I've heard good things about this shop and was recommended by a friend but apparently not. I went to another barber shop to get it fixed, I definitely wasn't going back to have this guy fix it. I'd rather pay someone that knows how to cut hair. This was such a waste of money. This guy was sloppy and just not professional at all. He seriously needs to treat all customers equally and not just do a shitty job and take the money. I'm all about supporting small business but this place isn't worth going too or supporting. read more

This man does wonders with hair he did my sons hair when he was a kid for his first hair cut nothing when wrong he is good with kids very polite and he is a pro Barber I Know Martin Villamar for along time recommend him for all Barber needs . Thanks Kirk Manning read more

Quick and simple walk in walk out Parking east around corner, Cant beat barber conversations they will not disappoint cant hit any subject top to bottom. Be prepared to chat leave ear buds in your room read more

Very cool to see an old school barber in a great part of town. Nice cuts too! I took my son, he got a great cut, it's a piece of Encinitas History, nothing fancy heat but a shop with cool dudes, and next to Bier Garden! read more

Terrible haircut and barber had no customer service. Do not go here you can get better cuts using a Flowbee.

This place it's special to me because the barber I see here is the same guy I met 11 years ago and I'm glad I found him Jessie is he's and he only worked there 1 day a week Sundays. And the place has got this cool vibe because it fills like old times in eascoast Jessie will make you look like a move star go there it's great. read more

Great family owned & operated barbershop! Military friendly & great with the shears.

Honestly, one of the most disappointing cuts I've had in years. If I wanted to pay $15 for a cut that wasn't even on both sides, i could've purchased a cheap pair of scissors and a trimmer and done it myself. I understand as a traveler, getting a first cut at a new place there's a bit of a learning curve, but holy shit this is basic stuff to make sure there's no lines in a fade, and both sides of my haircut are at least CLOSE to being the same, leaving a patch of hair 1cm longer on one side and not the other is just shotty work. I won't be back. read more

Cheap but unfortunately pretty shitty. I had my head shaved and my beard trimmed and its terrible. There's all sorts of mistakes...... I could have done a better job BY myself without a mirror, left handed and in the dark I still can't believe how shitty this place was...... my beard was hacked here.... STAY AWAY read more

Family owned barber shop for many years, top notch professionalism. You may randomly encounter local professional athletes (active and retired) getting haircuts here. Lots of people, like me, travel out of their way to get a haircut at Encinitas Barber Shop. If you want to spend $20+ just to have a pair of breasts rub against your shoulders and have a bad haircut, go somewhere else, because you won't get that here; just a good quality, low cost haircut by guys who know how to cut hair. Parking can sometimes be a bit of a chore, but it's worth the hassle. read more

Solid spot for a cut. I've been there twice so far and this will be my go-to spot moving forward here in north county. Matt gives a quick cut that's clean and affordable. Hit up Encinitas Barbers and you won't be disappointed. read more

Went over to the Enci Barbers for the first time today. After moving to Cardiff a year ago, I've been looking for a barber in the area, and they did not disappoint. Family owned and operated, Matt and his brother really care about each person that walks into the shop. Very pleased to have found my guy up in North County. Thanks friends! See you in two weeks read more

Good standard price on a regulation cut on my husband unfortunately couldn't do my sons hair that day bc the owners nephew wasn't in. Totally understandable seeing kids cuts are a tough thing and my son is only 1 so not many places like to take them that young anyways. Definitely would go again nice people good conversation. read more

Great shop. Matthew always does an awesome job, I come in once a month and they never disappoint!

I went here two times in the last month or so and had a great experience both times. I was acknowledge right when I walked in and It has a great atmosphere. The barbers are professional and gave me the exact haircut I wanted. I didn't wait more than 5 mins the first time and the second time I didn't wait at all. read more

True o.g. gentlemens barber. If youre lucky youll enjoy live bands at the doorstep...hear the waves and enjoy the all around atmosphere. Encinitas barber shop is also located next to the legendar 101 Experience: 4/5 Price: 5/5 Quality: 4/5 Ps: Youngins n reckless go to matt read more

Jessie is the best man in here. He made me feel like a new man thanks to his time and patience. Really recommend having a hair cut with Jessie. Best barbers in Encinitas! read more

Hands down best men's haircut in North County. Both Raul and Matt are great guys who give even better haircuts. From someone who drives down from LA just for a haircut, and Mexican food, trust me when I say trust these guys. They're simply the best. read more

Decent haircut. Didn't spend much time on it. Didn't ask if I wanted to change anything when he was done. They don't accept card so I had to walk to a 7/11 atm to pay. Guy didn't talk to me. Just moved next to this place and I could've been a local but I will be trying to find a new place. read more

Probably my first rating ever on Yelp. This was by far the worst haircut I've ever had. Highly recommend not going in.

These guys have been around for a long time and for good reason, these guys get down. You need your hair done right come see these dudes. read more

Barber Shop - Encinitas barbers get down. - Barbers Near Me - Encinitas, California

A straight-up barber shop. You get a good cut for a good price. The guys are great - professional and friendly. All the classic barbershop banter you might want or you can just get your cut and split. TV always has something on entertaining. It's my spot. read more

Literally the worst haircut I've gotten in my life. Worse than mom with a bowl and kitchen shears. The barber (by the window) paid far more attention to the episode of two and a half men (yes the terrible Charlie sheen sitcom) than my cut. He left a huge patch at one sideburn that was a full half inch longer than the other side. He botched my neckline so bad that two months later it still hasn't grown in properly. It was rushed - with nobody waiting - and careless. Neither are qualities I want in my barber. To the shop: try turning off the TV and paying attention to your work. Reruns of the awful show you like so much will be there on your break. read more

Just visited, went here based on reviews. The reviews are true! Great place, super barbers and I got a nice haircut. Couldn't be more pleased. read more

Classic barber shop with the best haircuts in North County. Three generations cutting hair, at a fair price, with great banter.

This place is fantastic. I was paying $40 before to get the same haircut I get from these guys for ~$20 ($15 haircut with a tip because these guys deserve it). I told Matt that I didn't know what I wanted, and after discussing a cut with him for a minute, he started doing his thing. Best haircut I have ever had, and I've been to 25+ salons/barbershops in multiple states. read more

This place is great! I haven't been to a barbershop in ages, but I'll definitely be going back. The gentlemen who cut my hair (I didn't get his name, but he was the nephew) is meticulous and did a fantastic job and a price that can't be beat anywhere else in town! My new favorite place to get a hair cut. read more

With 5 years experience cutting my own hair with clippers and/or scissors and having roommates to help cut the back, I've never been happy with a haircut I had to pay for until this place. I had a general idea of what I wanted, but wasn't sure exactly how to explain it. Other places got it wrong, but here they nailed it. Good prices and a good vibe also. read more

Went here today. I've been paying 50 dollars to get a short haircut at salons, and none of those cuts have been as good as the one I got today. Great customer service, simple and fun conversation, and a great local business to support. read more

Matt and his dad have got this thing on lock! My son and I both get our hair cut here, and my award winning beard trimmed as well. They knock it out, have a great attitude, and amazing value. Love this place! read more