I was in town for a bachelorette party with a group of 5 girls and one of THE things to do in…read moreScottsdale is Rancher's Hat Bar. I made a reservation via email which was super easy to set up. The staff were so friendly, explained everything to us, and also gave us helpful styling inspiration. There were so many options of hats, trims, charms, etc. that it was such a fun time for the group. I ended up getting a 100% wool hat with a couple of add-ons. At the end of appointment, they even gifted the bride a little goodie bag. It was definitely an experience to remember. Thank you so much, Rancher Hat Bar!

Do you want a custom rancher or cowboy hat? Ever wonder where all of those impeccably decorated…read morehats people wear at festivals and wineries come from? Well, some of them may come from a place like Rancher Hat Bar. I'm going to break down the experience because I came in as a complete newbie and had NO idea where to start and it really wasn't clear when I went in there. (More on that later. ) Start at the big wall of hats. They have a pretty good selection of hats ranging from least expensive (at least when I was there) closer to the big window and street) to more expensive (located deeper in the store.) There are a range of colors and slight variations in style. The cheaper ones started around $65 I believe and went up to $90. The next tier started at about $120 (which is one of the ones I went with) and those two tiers were adjustable hats. As you made it to the pricier ones they got to fitted sizes. Once you have chosen the style and the color you want, you let the staff know and they will go grab a fresh hat for you from the back. Then it's time to start looking for your embellishments. Do you want a ribbon, or a charm, or feathers or flowers? Do you want a brand on the hat? You can customize in so many ways. Layering ribbons and chains and flowers, etc. Once you have gathered what you want and have a general idea of how you want it laid out, the staff will get it all tied on and tacked in. Ta-da a custom creation! It can be fun and I did get a hat. When we arrived it was a little busy maybe 2-3 other folks in front of us, and no one had appointments. We were there for a pretty long time and while we were there it calmed down quite a bit. At one point our group of 5 were the only guests in the store. I'm going to be frank, the ladies who were working there couldn't have cared less that we were there. Answering questions about the hats, the process and assisting with the tips for designing the hats was really the last thing they wanted to be doing. I get it, it's the same thing for them everyday, but the Hat Bar is special because it's an experience. It's more of a service than just retail. They just didn't give a and it showed. And as a special experience that I would recommend to others, that's where it falls short. It would have been fun to have a more guided experience. To be offered beverages like when you go into Tecovas. I would have liked to see more display hats for inspiration or maybe photos if physical hats would be too much inventory. So many ways to make it special that sadly don't happen.

I left Chicago it was a cool 47 degrees wearing a wool hat land in phoenix and it's in the high 80s…read moreneeded some straw for my head. The owner of the shop found the right hat for me and was even able to get me a matching hat for my 3 yo son. The hats elevate all our fits and we get compliments everywhere we go. I recommend Straw and Wool go in if you can for the full experience 10/10.

Another great small Black Owned Business!!!…read more Need a hat? Why not stop here for one! Not only do they sell hats for those Country/soul line dancing divas and demons but they also sell other products. (Respectfully) I purchased a perfume oil from here, months ago and have been looking for one similar which has been impossible to find. Upon entrance, the Owner and his girlfriend were nothing but friendly, professional and are awesome humans! What a lovely couple! The oils are honestly my favorite since the smells last all day long. I'm always receiving many compliments on my scent. Don't hate! When I share with others, of the scent I'm wearing and where it's from, they are shocked that the store is here and that they haven't gone. I definitely recommend you stopping over to shop and support all of these black owned businesses in this street. This store is a vibe especially during first Fridays of each month, as there's tons of other small businesses joining in on the funtivities. There's music, fun, vendors, food trucks and great vibes!! There's plenty of parking in the area! Btw ...the scent is called, "INVICTUS" (Smells so good!) Please tell them, that I sent you!

The coolest hat place ever! Love the service and the selection of hats! I really dig my Dodgers…read moreNavy Blue Hat

I bought a World Series hat that didn't fit. The stickers were removed when I bought it by the…read morestore when they steamed it. When I walked in the store manager and the clerk Evan and Chris were chatting. Never walked up or anything I finally flagged them down and tried to exchange my hat. They guys says "sorry my guy. It's dirty." Hat is less than 24 hours old. This place is a joke and I will never shop there again.

What an experience and a plethora of information from Jerry, the good old boy that we met at…read moreWatson's hat shop for a fitting. We really got a great education from him and Alex. I'm so grateful that we stopped in and learned about the different styles and the hat making business, I love the hats, the measurement, contraption that you put on your head to find out if you have a head shape of potato or a peanut. It turns out both my husband and I are potato heads.... Someday, I want to purchase a beautiful beaver hat and so does my husband. Everybody deserves a good beaver or two. It was great to watch Alex taking such fine care of the custom hats that were ordered. We watched him brush them and steamed them to get them the perfect size and shape. I WOULD RECOMMEND

100% amazing. I went in here due to the shape of my hat being not right for me. I went to another…read morehat shop and they didn't help me at all. Here, they taught me about hats, types, shapes, and styles! Then shaped mine beautifully! Their custom hats are impeccable quality. If I were to get a custom one, it would be from here. Alex, you saved me from being a plane take off runway. Thank you very much for your help and for your kindness.

Amazing service helped me get just want I wanted great country location and welcoming people.read more

Absolutely love this hat bar. I went to another one hat bar I will not name and liked my hat but…read morethey burned in my initials wrong. I love all the colors they have here, I got a beautiful burgundy hat and the workers styled it perfectly to me. I can't not wait to wear it around town. The owner was here and she was friendly and inscribed my name delicately. I absolutely love it. The hat was a bit more pricer than the other place, but this is my new favorite hat and well worth the money.

Beautiful little store in Montana went in without a appointment although I cannot tell you if they…read moreoffer appointments, the waiting time was about two hours if you wanted to get fitted for a custom cowboy hat and the starting point was at $1600 an up. They do not sell floor samples and 1600 was the lowest start point for a custom-made, cowboy hat

I've brought in several hats over the years for sizing, shaping, cleaning and maintenance. Jimmy…read moreand his grandson have always taken care of my needs in a courteous and professional manner. Thank you for your expertise and for being in Wickenburg!

Located inside Arizona Mills & only came inside as my Nephew wanted a hat. Well, I actually ended…read moreup getting one too. Just a few employees were working & was dishing out good customer service. Weekly new arrivals, fitted, adjustable, teams, brands, care kits, travel bags, display boxes anything & everything hat related you can find at the club. Prices were surprisingly low for regular & custom made hats. Although the name, there's no membership. Back to the two guys working..pretty cool dudes.

Update: I want to…read morethank the staff against first there is J. He's been the manager there for a very long time and is a really good guy. You could call him the hat God due to his knowledge on hats and setting up events for us locals. Ask him about how and when drops will be you won't be disappointed. Managers like this just do not come around often and he deserves the highest pay possible for all of retail management. Then you have Felix. This guy is a goat as well. Knows everything and anything about hats. It's inceredible the knowledge he has on everything and just his overall kindness and work ethic. Blake is an awesome cat as well. He has been there for me listening to story after story by me. He has dropped a lot of knowledge over the past year or so and gets me excited to come in too. So thank you Daniel is new and a cool dude. Love talking Dodger baseball with him and overall life. He gives great tips on apparel as well. He's really passionate about his job. Then there's Cat. She's always fun to chat with during events and has a great sense of humor too. I even forgot how long she's been doing it and she's been there through my best and worst times. Lastly there's Merari. She's new but very friendly as well and has a hard work ethic. Still came to work even after a car accident which is amazing. We need more workers like her in the field. Overall I will only shop here. The staff is amazing as you can see and WAY better than lids. The quality is perfect and you get that "barber shop" like treatment when visiting. You'll always great pristine care whether you buy in shop or a drop online. J thanks again for keeping this shop running like a fine well oiled machine -your 20 year customer

I'd like to apologize for not reviewing sooner!! This is a REAL hat store…read more This family-owned business has been a fixture in the valley for decades, and while I used two different hatmakers when I lived and worked in Colorado, they didn't come close to the expertise of this outfit. As a native to the valley, the damage from sun exposure began as an outside kid. As a young adult starting out as a horse professional, I wore what most people wore - a basball cap. In my 30's, the dermatologists began their annual battle to repair the damage, instructing me to 'stay out of the sun'. Yeah, right. After one session of extensive repair, Doc really chewed me out! I explained my work, to which he exclaimed, 'Then wear a real hat!' The baseball cap only shaded my eyes, not my face, nose, chin, ears, neck, chest... and the damage was requiring surgeons. Seriously. So began my quest to every western shop to try to make a hat work for me. I had no idea that the pain & headache was because the shape of my head IS NOT ROUND, like most people, yet every off the shelf hat is! To wear a hat snug enough to stay on while horseback, yet comfortable, seemed impossible. One day I was miserable with yet another 'round' hat I was forcing myself to wear when someone told me about a place that makes quality hats exactly to the shape of your head, allowing for even, comfortable pressure. No way! What? Don't even know what I did with those stupid round torturous hats. Might've run them over with the truck AND trailer! You can imagine the rest! That antique contraption they use to get the shape of your noggin is the game-changer! Over 30 years, Az-Tex has made probably 6 hats for me, worn morning to night outside working. They last forever, and my new hats were usually a style change I was looking for. They clean up like brand-new and are really an item one could pass down to kids or grandkids. Retired now, I go there for my golf hats! So, again, sorry I hadn't reviewed before now! Thank you, Az-Tex! Your expertise made my career so much easier!

Very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. Finally found a hat!!!!…read moreGreat selection. Wife got one too.