My first time visiting. I had a great experience having my haircut with Alex. Great cut very…read moreprecise. I now have a new barber .

Came here while in town and god I wish they were in Az! The service was great, the cut was great,…read more the location is amazing! A must go.

I asked for a specialty beard shave with picture examples of what I wanted - Seneca from Hunger…read moreGames style. Every barber pitched in ideas to help make it happen. Kaeeuno got it done, I'm very happy with my cut. Clean shop, cool guys, their music seemed to be a low-fi DJ live stream video included, very cool.

The important thing is I got an excellent short regular men's haircut for $35. It's two senior…read moreItalians doing what they've probably been doing for fifty years with Italian radio music for ambiance. But then I (m 74) can't complain and I will go back there for a great cut. It's worth mentioning that the place is on the Suburban train concourse at 17th and JFK Blvd so you take a street level elevator or stairs down one level to the concourse and ask. It's tucked away from other shops but there is a large ceiling hanging sign close by.

Blind Barber Philadelphia gave me one of those rare nights that arrive just as a chapter of life is…read morequietly closing. My sister-in-law and I were both in our mid-to-late thirties, with hundreds of club nights behind us, and we arrived early enough to order espresso martinis and claim a small spot. From there, we watched the venue gather momentum as a diverse crowd filled in, the DJ played the kind of hip hop I prefer, and the energy became sexy and physical while remaining tasteful. After nearly 20 years of going out, I felt like an elder watching the torch pass to the next generation, and that perspective is part of what makes Blind Barber meaningful to me. From the first interaction at the entrance, the staff established a sense of safety and welcome. The bouncers were mellow, nonjudgmental, and clearly there to protect the night rather than spoil anyone's fun. Door staff set the emotional temperature of a club because hostility outside follows people in and compounds as the liquor begins to flow. Blind Barber started with warmth, and the crowd responded with friendliness, looseness, and a genuine openness to meeting one another. Back in 2009, Jason Battle gave my friend Ross and me our first DJ gig at Plan B, the slightly seedy space on the north side of Tompkins Square Park that would later become the original Blind Barber. You might occasionally spot a dead roach on the black-and-white tile floor; the back storage areas were a free-for-all, and the neon lighting had likely never passed through expert hands. It felt like an organic house party elevated a few notches, which was exactly why we adored it. We were initially too broke to buy a Serato box, but after the parties began drawing attractive crowds, earning enthusiastic feedback, and somehow making us money, we finally bought one. Plan B became both a launching point and a gathering place for DJs who wanted to do bigger things. Sam French was perhaps the clearest example, and I followed him for years as he rose into major gigs around the world, but the wider orbit also included Blu Jemz (RIP), Terry Urban, Omri S. Quire, and people connected to the Fool's Gold and A-Life ecosystems. You could also encounter DJs such as Ayres and Eleven from The Rub, whose legendary parties we attended at Southpaw in Brooklyn, along with many other creative people moving through downtown nightlife. At the same time, Meatpacking District bottle-service clubs were booming, but their atmosphere often felt constructed by promoters, while wealth and expense accounts set the vibe. Around that period, I was getting my hair cut at F.S.C. Barber on Freeman Alley and spending my nights at Plan B. Jeff Laub, Josh Boyd, and Adam Kirsch made the brilliant move of combining those experiences in the former Plan B space, creating a barbershop by day and a social destination after dark. The formula makes financial sense in expensive cities because the business earns money across more hours, while the genuinely local barbers and staff become a social magnet, promoting the place without making it feel like it's being promoted. That combination of commerce, culture, and local credibility is much harder to create than it looks. Now in my early forties, after traveling widely, having children, and doing a lot of living, it is deeply satisfying to see Blind Barber carry that spirit into Philadelphia and other cities without losing the original idea. If I were young and single, this is where I would come to hang out, meet someone, and hopefully get lucky; nearly 20 years ago, I did exactly that in its earliest incarnation. The concept is smart, social, and genuinely fun, and I honestly have a hard time imagining why anyone would dislike it. Blind Barber understands that the best nightlife is built around good music, interesting people, and the possibility that something unexpected might happen.

Blind Barber in Philly is one of the best true speakeasies I've been to. Located right near…read moreRittenhouse Square in a super lively area, it looks like a regular barbershop from the outside. But walk through the shop and into the back -- and boom -- you're in a whole hidden bar. It's got that classic speakeasy feel without trying too hard. Parking-wise, there's street parking nearby, but it fills up quickly, so plan ahead. When I visited, only the upstairs bar was open (the downstairs one was closed), but the vibe was still great. The space is simply decorated -- nothing over the top -- but it works. The bartender was super friendly and made the experience even better. I ordered the wings and a Diet Coke, and let me just say... those wings were phenomenal. Some of the best I've had at a bar. The staff overall was warm, helpful, and attentive. One heads-up: I tried to go the night before (Wednesday), and even though their hours said they were open late, they closed around 11 because it wasn't busy. Apparently, they sometimes close early on Wednesdays and Thursdays if the crowd isn't there. Totally understandable -- just make sure to give them a quick call before heading over on a weeknight.

This the spot. Martin and Jose will take care of you just don't come in here expecting a European…read morecut. The fellas will line you up in American. (unless you ask. Great shop great vibe great guys )

Everything!!! Especially if you have a beard. Haircut. Absolutely. Don't forget to make an…read moreappointment!

I was excited to finally get a haircut after going months without one. It was so easy to make an…read moreappointment with them online. I felt safe during COVID-19 due to the requirement to wear a mask and enforcement of social distancing, although I would have appreciated more available hand sanitizer for customers to use. Avi gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever gotten. You can tell he really cares about his work and that it is more than just a job to him. Pricing is a little expensive but cheaper than other barbers in the area. I am excited to be a regular customer in the coming years!

Avi is the very best in the city. He takes his time, is respectful and extremely considerate and…read moreflexible of his clients' time. I could not recommend him enough.

Usually I get a good cut here. But the last one, I showed her a pic of what I wanted. Didn't do it…read more Asked several times for her to add texture. Never did it. She clearly didn't care so I just let her ruin my head. Didn't shave my neck. Rushed the whole job. Stay away from the girl in the cat eats hat.

Look they're nice enough, but this is $50 for a Supercuts quality haircut. This was my 3rd time…read moregetting a haircut from them and the second time it's been botched. I keep hoping to see the guy who did my first cut but idk. This is the second time in just 4 months that I'll have to wait a couple weeks and have someone else fix this. If the owner is reading this please stop hiring amateurs and charging professional prices. Just because there's a motorcycle in the window doesn't make you a good shop. This is the barber shop equivalent of hipsters opening a taco place and charging $22 for 3 chicken tinga tacos with cilantro and pickled onions.... Save yourself the headache and go elsewhere. Officially done with this place

The owner is warm, friendly, engaging and a proud long-term barber. I was greeted by everyone in…read morethe shop and introduced to some of the familiar customers who came into the shop. As a first-time customer I felt a connection to this place and confident that I was being invited into a caring community; not just for my haircut but as an individual and part of the local black Philadelphia community. This place is best suited for mature, professional, positive individuals who are committed to making the city a great place to live and thrive across multiple generations. I think I found my new barber.

Very good service and respectable! Highly recommend this…read morebarber. Great service and the shop is well kept !

Chris did an excellent job accommodating me on short notice, leaving me with exactly the haircut I…read morewanted. Definitely a repeat customer here -Hussein

Every time that I go, there has been an excessive wait time. Today I arrived a few minutes early…read moreand was told by my stylist that "she was a little behind" After a thirty five minute wait I was summoned. Feeble apology, but 30 minutes late for a !0:30 appointment is unacceptable. Client's time is just as valuable, they charge a cancellation fee if you are late, but it's okay to waste client time. I wont be going back