Ron & Roman are some of the best barbers in the business! When I moved to the IE I struggled to find some good barbers. So many bad haircuts !!! But I finally found this hidden gem in downtown Riverside with two amazing gentlemen! They made me feel right at home. Very easy going people that treat everyone with kindness & respect. You can tell they care about their customers. Oh did I forget to mention, they are masters of their craft! Haircuts always come out amazing! Unfortunately, I had to move again for work. So I don't get to visit them as often as I want but I know that I can always get a good quality haircut here. Would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for great service, conversation, and a hair cut. Miss you gents! - Eric read more

Days before I travel across country for a important occasion, these clowns screw up my appointment because I didn't confirm with there email. Typically when you schedule an appointment, you don't schedule it twice. Waste of time, read more

Honestly, life changing. I've been seeing a barber for the last year at least but every time I'd go, I just never felt like it's been EXACTLY what I wanted. I had a coworker come into work the other day and he said he had gotten his haircut from this shop so I decided to try once at least. I thank God I did. I can't remember his name off the top of my head but he cut my hair EXACTLY how I wanted. I stress this so hard because my hair is part of my identity so being able to look in the mirror everyday and seeing the style I wanted has been delivered. I had self confidence before but this barber sealed the deal. I will never go anywhere else again and will recommend this shop to anybody I know. read more

This place is great! The barbers are talented and honest about what they are able to do or not do. I always feel welcome and leave with a great cut. read more

In town from Indiana on work and needed a fresh cut for a show. These guys have an awesome shop, super friendly ownership and staff and I ended up buying an Electric Barbershop hat for my barber back home. Would highly recommend Electric Barbershop for a dope fade, some warm company and nice break from the grind. Don't forget to look for Dolly on the wall. read more

Hi, I don't ever write a review unless the behavior of the business is so awful that I want to make sure no one experiences what I had to. I'm a mother of an autistic son and I made an appt with Ron because of the reviews I saw from other autistic moms that said he was so good with their kid. When I got to the shop and Ron called my name and he saw my son the issues began. I have a mixed race son which shouldn't even matter but to this shop it absolutely did. Immediately Ron said he didn't feel comfortable cutting my son's course type of hair AKA "black" peoples hair. I was like wow! He then proceeds to ask 3 other barbers right in front of me and my son if they would cut his hair and each one said the same thing I don't cut that type of hair. I have never been so disgusted by a business in my life. If you are a barber and went to school you can cut anyone's hair if you're any good. Needless to say my son and I left and he asked what happened and I almost cried. I never thought I would have to explain racism at this point in my son's life who as an autistic kid doesn't understand. This was a truly heartbreaking moment that I hope I never have to experience again. I ended up taking my son to a different barber and those guys weren't black either and were very nice and patient with my son and did a great job. I told them what happened and they said how sad we are barbers and a real barber who is any good should never say or do that. I hope no other mom has to go through this for any services. I in no way said he was discriminating against autistic kids. As I stated he wants to masks his course hair issues as not doing black hair. No other way to slice it. Save your business all you want but people know exactly what I'm talking about. Also the other barber said hat said no didn't even look at my son he was behind a curtain and had the nerve to say no by just hearing the conversation so don't tell me this wasn't about being black. And FYI the other barber was Hispanic and had no issue because he has talent. Thank you and I'm don't going back and forth with your unprofessionalism and would never take my son back to you! I also attached the " intricate" haircut that hat seemed to be so different to do. Thought it was just a normal fade but guess not. read more

Black Lantern Barber - Barbers Near Me - Riverside, California

Andie was very accommodating and available for a last minute cut. He took great care of me 10/10 recommend and will be back for my next cut. read more

Tried Electric Barbershop out for the first time the other day and man, it was awesome. This was my first professional haircut in over a decade, I've been cutting my own hair since college. I chose this place because of the great Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. I wasn't sure what to expect but Ron was friendly and welcoming from the moment I arrived. Ron took the time to ask me what I was looking for in my cut and once we had a plan set he knocked it out fast. The cut itself is great, worth every penny. Can't wait for Ron to have my young sons looking great as well. Looks like me and my boys have found our spot and will be coming here from now on. read more

Great barbershop with experienced barbers. Ron, Roman, and Andie all do a great job cutting hair. I have had hair cuts from each one of them and would say they take the time to ensure you get what you were looking for in a cut. The barbershop has a chill and relaxed vibe to it. Not rowdy with loud music or people dropping profanity left and right. Decent price at $40 a haircut and it's in a prime location if you ask me in the heart of Riverside next to the Mission Inn. I'm not sure if they do walk ins but they have an easy website to navigate and set an appointment time, throughout the week days you will probably be able to get in same day but on the weekends they will be busier and it may be difficult to get in same day. Have not had an issue here and would definitely recommend them if you are looking for a new spot to take care of your needs. read more

Went here with my brother the day before his wedding staff is friendly. They greet you and ask if you want a complimentary drink. It's by appointment only which I'm ok with as they did honor the appointment time. My brother got a beard trim and I did the hair and beard combo. Be prepared to wait not a bad thing the barber takes his time which you don't see they often. I would recommend it. read more

I am new to Riverside and after trying a few barbershops this is the one for me. Is in the middle of downtown with a lot of amenities around it. The customer service is great and I walked out with a stunning hair cut. If someone is looking for a chill shop with good vibes, this is the one for you. read more

I've been going to Roman since high school (2014). Never had a haircut I wasn't absolutely satisfied with. Barbershop has great atmosphere, plenty of cool are to look at, and the blessed hands of Roman and Ron. Remind me of that men's warehouse commercial "You're going to like the way you look, I guarantee it" Stop by for a great haircut, a beer, and some good laughs. read more

If I could give more than 5 stars I would in a heart beat! We travel from Az to SoCal a lot and finding a barbershop for my son has been hard with what's going on. My son for-sure hit the jackpot, the ONLY barbershop where the cut has been smooth and even asks me to try and style it the same way that Ron did. He's looking forward to the next cut!! Worth the drive from AZ!!!!! read more

Black Lantern Barber - Barbers Near Me - Riverside, California

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Great guys, solid cuts, simple as that. It's always a blast being in the chair with Ryan. He takes his time and goes the extra mile. Ron is a great owner. I have zero complaints. They also open earlier than anyone else which is a massive advantage for folks that want a morning cut. Go here! read more

I have to break this review up in a few parts. Ambiance - finally, a good simple 'guys' barber shop. Always great music playing, all the barbers have good chemistry with each other which makes for entertaining banter between them all. Very comfortable spot, and the fact I always get offered a beer when I arrive is a definite plus. Barbers - I can only talk about one because I have only gone to Rob, but I know if I couldn't get in with Rob, I'm sure the other guys would take care of me no problem. I've seen how the guys look that leave their chairs and they all look more than capable in their skills of making you look good. Rob - I've been going to Rob for about 4 years now, and I've followed him to Electric when I moved to Riverside recently. Always takes his time, and always does a great job on my beard trim and fade. He's honest with recommending product specific to your type of hair (I have thick, wavy hair and the product he recommended [Steadfast - Anchor Hold] works GREAT for my hair). Never had a bad experience with him, and he understands how to do a GREAT fade. read more

My son says Fantastic barber & treated him with respect and kindness and great haircut for his long hair and beard trim was awesome. read more

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One of the best barbershop I ever been to , There so cool and they do their job 100% . Love this place Such a great place to get a haircut . Hand down read more

Great place to get your haircut. I highly recommend. Quick, easy, Profesional are just a few of the words to describe this place. One of the best haircuts I have got and an enjoyable time while doing so. read more

Hugo did a great job. Understood what was needed. Did a cut for my daughter, clean up and mines was great. Going to my kid's wedding with a clean cut! read more

In town visiting relatives and needed a clean-up, these guys did a swell job. Highly recommended. Thanks! read more

I've been going to a very inexpensive stylist place on La Sierra for years. Occasionally I tried other more upscale places but had always been disappointed and would return to La Sierra for my $12 haircut. Today I finally tried Electric Barbershop and I'm sold. Super easy reservation for today, Saturday morning. Johnathon was great! He took his time, and made my hair look perfect. He even gave me gifts to take home. I will definitely return on a regular schedule, probably in the afternoon so I can take advantage of the free beer! read more

Key Points: Hip, trendy barbershop in a nice area of downtown Riverside. The Barbers are all super cool here! I've been here twice for my haircut already. I truly like how the barbers take their time to get your hair just right. They even schedule in 1 hour of time per appointment to make sure that they don't have to rush on your hair. The last time I was here, Roman definitely listened to my feedback about how I wanted my hair done, adjusting my fade or trimming the top of my hair to get things the way that I wanted. They also serve beer and water here if you need something to help you unwind. The conversations with these guys are also great to have! The prices are a bit higher than other barber shops, at $25 per haircut, but it's worth it when you want quality. read more

If your looking for an awesome place to get your next haircut this is the place. It's got that old school barber shop presence with a cult classic vibe and some really great characters!! The proprietors, Roman and Ron keep the mood chill and ensure you get an amazing haircut, beard trim and or shave as they show off their craft. Make your appointment online through their website because they get pretty busy especially on the weekends! read more

I went here today for a cut and shave and they told me it was $80. Mins you I'm bald. It's a nice shop but the prices are ridiculous. I went down the street and got the same thing for $35 and I am very happy. read more

Came in as a walk in. Environment was cool and everyone was friendly. I got my haircut by Ryan, that man can fade. Happy I decided to go in.

Showed up for my appointment with Ron Talley and was very impressed with the cleanliness of the barber shop and great atmosphere. The haircut was exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend Ron Talley at Electric Barbershop. read more

The barbers do amazing work here. My son got a great haircut. Hands down best experience with a barber shop. I appreciate how they offer scissor work. read more

Great cut and awesome staff. Loved it so much I took my son there to get his haircut too. They have a clean environment and followed all the covid protocols needed. When things get back to normal I'll be hitting them up for a shave as well. read more

Ok, so, I sent a message to the shop at 11PM on Friday hoping for them to fit me in on Saturday since I know getting a barber appointment on Saturdays can be a tough task! I was hoping to get an answer Early on Saturday...but NO! These guys responded right away at 11PM!! Who does that? I'll tell you who, people who care about their business and who are truly customer focused. And that, folks, is Electric Barber Shop! I was able to get a 3 pm appointment. I arrived 10 minutes early and was quickly greeted and asked if I wanted water or a beer! I was seated at 2:58pm... are you serious?! No waiting! Too good to be true! Well, we will see about the haircut. Ron was my barber. I told him what I wanted; he asked a couple of questions and off he went. I never faced the mirror, so I didn't quite know what he was doing, but I was hopeful! He finished and handed me the hand mirror so I could see the cut! The dude knocked it out of the park!! Seriously, one of the best haircuts I've ever had!! If you are ANYWHERE near Downtown Riverside and need/want an awesome cut by awesome dudes, PLEASE stop searching and go see these guys. You will not be disappointed. read more

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My go to barbershop, Ryan cuts my hair, cool dude , awesome barber! takes his time and does an amazing job. Great atmosphere , can't go wrong with any of the barbers at electric read more

I got my first fade by Johnathan!! He is an awesome guy. Professional, friendly, welcoming, with positive energy. As a woman l just got the best haircut I've ever had!! He just got a new customer!! read more

This place is legit. Very clean and organized . Make sure to make an appointment. Me and my son decided to try this place and now it's our go to spot for our haircuts. Everyone there is good and can't go wrong. Definitely give it a try! read more

We love this spot! My son (14) has had the best experience with Roman (and he's a picky teen). The guys are cool and chill, they welcome you the moment you walk in. The shop has a rustic downtown feel with a vintage Chicano vibe and great tunes playing in the background. It's a genuine Riverside gem! read more

came here for the first time and ron was amazing, really chill atmosphere too would definitely recommend

Great place, very cool atmosphere. Great service by everyone.. bringing my two boys next week!! Keep the excellent job!! Let's all Support our local businesses!! read more

Badass Barber Shop! All the barbers are awesome.. free beverages and in a great location near the mission inn hotel... Rob gives great cuts ... can't go wrong here! read more

Black Lantern Barber - Barbers Near Me - Riverside, California

My guy decided it was time for a change. He needed someone to cut off his long hair and give him a more polished, but still badass, look. Well Ruben did just that. From my boyfriend's rave review of Ruben I'm sure he isn't going anywhere else in the future. Said he liked the classic feel of the place, the people working there, and most importantly his cut. read more

Black Lantern Barber - From grizzly bear to dapper, Ruben did awesome. - Barbers Near Me - Riverside, California

Ron killed it. Left very satisfied and also got me some product which I ended up loving as well. Thanks again Ron you the man.

I've been here 3 times now and I'll come back as long as I can. This is an awesome little shop full of chill dudes. Ruben's been cutting my hair and it's been perfect every time. Totally happy customer. Thanks again! read more

First time in and Ruben welcomed me in; he is very detailed during his cut and didn't rush through it, even though it was near closing time. Setting up an appointment was very easy via thier website. Will definitely be going back anytime I need another haircut. read more