Anthony is the best barber in greater boston Also a great guy. Always pleasant and highly skilled. He's one of a kind (in a good way!!) read more

I've now gotten five haircuts here. (I don't look for style.) Anthony's haircuts are consistently good and the experience is always very pleasant. Highly recommended! read more

Perfect little spot, wish there were more like it in town. Fast, good prices, warm. I go here when I'm on campus.

I've had three haircuts here and I'm a fan. Anthony is very pleasant to work with and to talk with. And my wife (and I) likes the haircuts.. The price is right and it's convenient to home That's everything I can ask for. 5 STARS! read more

Have you ever genuinely looked forward to getting a haircut? That's how it feels coming here to get a haircut from Anthony. He's straight-up one of the nicest people you'll meet maybe in all of Boston and man, he's an expert when it comes to hair. I came in with an open-ended request (short, make it look good) and he gave me his ideas about what would look best. When he was finished, I was very very happy with it. He can make your hair look casual, make it look professional, make it look hip. I've come here every two months for the last 3 years. I've tried nearly every barbershop in the Harvard Square area - this one is by far the best. It's also a super fair price, only $20-$25 after factoring in tip. Definitely give it a try if you're a student. read more

Awesome guys. Helped me to fix my old haircut which was terrible so now I look normal again lol

Tony is the best. Come here for a quick haircut from a local who knows a lot about everything. Very friendly. Convenient. What more can you ask for? Haircuts are decent and you usually receive a nice old fashion razor shave. It's a barber shop, not a stylist, so don't be expecting the Hollywood treatment. Get in and out and on with living! They have a TV, usually playing a sports channel so if you're waiting, which may take from 10 to 20 minutes, can be a nice distraction from the lively conversation taking place. This place is closed Wednesday and accepts cash only; less than $20. Meters out front if you drive. A lot of regulars here but a lot of walk-ins too. read more

Tony is the absolute goat. His conversation skills may be at the same level as his barber skills. If you need fantasy football advice, he's your guy. If you need life advice, he is definitely your guy. His haircuts are excellent. He knows how to make you look presentable and professional. He takes pride in his work. I would never go to another barber. He comes from a family of esteemed barbers from Malden Massachusetts. He will be the barber for my children and hopefully for their children. And hopefully their children's children. If I could give him six stars, I would. read more

Go see Anthony! He's taking appointments by phone, now, so be sure to call ahead. Accepts Venmo for payment, too!

Anthony is kind, respectful and good. I love going to him been going for 2 years now. He always remembers my haircut and we always have great conversations . He comes from a family of Barbers in Malden. I would recommend Anthony to anybody who lives in the Cambridge Somerville, Medford area. He's the best also please tip him he a one man shop so be nice. read more

I'm fussy (and probably old fashioned) about who cuts my hair and how they do it. I don't want it washed first, I want a barber who knows how to cut it dry and who is going to put the work in with the razor where it's needed. I tried 5 or 6 different places when I moved here before finding Fred about 7 years ago, and I have stuck with him since (generally regretting any moments of infidelity caused by scheduling emergencies). Even including messing around with parking on Mass Ave (there are meters outside but you need to be approaching from Harvard Square) I know that I can be in and out in under 20 minutes. The only issue I have is that I keep forgetting he is shut on Wednesdays! read more

Just got a haircut here. No wait. Very professional. And, most importantly, looks great. This was my first time here, so i reserve the right to revise this later. But I've been to Charlie's down the street (and closer to my apartment) 4 or 5 times, and this was better. For you HLSers, Prof. Singer was in the chair next to me. For whatever that's worth. read more

This is the real-deal old school barber shop. Fred cut my hair 20 years ago when I was a kid, and I 'rediscovered' C-B-S about 3 years ago. I've tried other fancier places, but this is way better. I think it's men's cuts only. They are closed Wednesdays! read more

Had to get a haircut here for an interview on a weekday. Old-school place with two guys, really small and a tv with the game on to keep you entertained. They use a hot shaving cream foam for your neck and use a straight razor to touch up the sides- 14$ is a bargain in this town. Looked great when I was done, no waiting and guys were really friendly. Cash only but there is a BOA a block down if you forget. read more

I have finally found my permanent barber! Anthony is the best barber in the Boston area I've found at a great price. While searching for a new barber in the city I got many mediocre overpriced haircuts but I've seen Anthony twice now and I will be coming back. Also he provides great conversation to pass the time and look forward to my next cut with him. read more

For the last 40 years, since I was in school, I have not had my hair cut anywhere but the Central Barber Shop. From Chester to Fred and now Anthony, they've all been the best. Unfortunately, COVID took Fred away from us, but Anthony continues the tradition and instantly knows what you want and will expertly advise if you're not sure what you want. And there's never been a barber here who is not a great conversationalist. Over the years I've heard many barber to customer conversations with these guys and Harvard professors where it was worth the price of a haircut just to listen in. And the prices have always been very reasonable. read more

This is my go-to place. Anthony always does a good job and the price is lower than most of the other places in the area. Since I've lived here, I've been very thankful to have this place, and I'll miss it when I leave. I've tried three other nearby barbers but none of them did as good of a job and all charged more. This is the place to go. read more

Great place! They have been cutting my son's hair for the past 15 years. If you want a good hair cut, reasonably priced and to talk about sports - this is the place to go. read more

Worst experience and haircut I have ever had! Angry old man, probably the owner, throwing stuff all over the place, talking to him self like I wouldn't hear his complaints about my request to shorten a little bit more than he did the first time. Yes it is cheap and quick but NOT WORTH IT!!! Now I have to go somewhere else to fix what he done with my hair! read more

Fred did an amazing job in record time, and he was a great guy to chat with. I was very pleased with the end result. His attention to detail was like nothing I'd ever seen-- straight razored the edges and vacuumed all the loose hairs off. Also a very reasonable price. No BS, pleasant experience, great work. I'll be back again for sure. read more

My husband just came back from this barber shop and he looks great! He said it was super quick but at the same time very entertaining. They were very efficient and super professional. He will definitely go back. read more

Great barbershop! Cost me only $20 including tip and the barber gave me a great haircut and was very nice and easy to talk to. Watch out because the map on yelp places this in harvard square but it is really north on mass ave just past the law school read more

I got a haircut early in the morning on my way to work and the cut was totally uneven across the top and the front. I asked for a fade up the back and the guy shaved a jagged line across the back of my neck. He didn't clean up around the ears or thin it our at all. When he went for the straight razor, he only shaved the sides of my neck and didn't even touch the back. Long story short, this was definitely the worst haircut I've ever had. I had to go to another barber shop to have them clean it up. read more

I've gone to Central Barber Shop for the year and a half I've lived in Cambridge and I'm happy with it. I never have to wait long, the price is fair ($14/cut), and the haircut quality is good. It isn't the best haircut I've ever had, but it's nothing to complain about. read more

Walked in and got a chair right away on a Saturday. Good cut for a reasonable price. I'd go back again.

I've been going here off and on for about 10 years now. For the price, you can't beat it. They've consistently given me the best haircut I've gotten in Boston short of going to a stylist who charges $30-$50 for men's cuts. The wait can sometimes be long, but I don't think I've ever waited more than 30 minutes. Usually 5-10 minutes, tops. read more

Central Barber Shop is an old-fashioned, no-fuss barber shop. The cuts are crisp, the conversation enjoyable, and the prices reasonable. Best of all, it's extremely convenient to HLS, and has great hours (starting at 5am). Only thing to remember is that they're closed Wednesday - that's tripped me up a few times. read more

I'm surprised that there is only one review (I'm the 2nd!) for Central Barber Shop: the "good-old-faith-Fred" in the neighberhood. Apparently, the clientele of the C-B-S is established upon words of mouth. I hope YELP users can discover the hidden jewel near Harvard Law school (though it could be bad for the current / recurring customers.... !?) read more

Great cuts, reasonable price, super friendly barber. This guy cares about his work and his clients and seems to have many long-time regular clients because of it. read more

I live in Mission Hill, Boston, and I've been going to Central Barbers for about 35 years now, since Chester was the owner and chief barber and Fred was his younger partner. Chester, a great old guy, retired quite a few years ago and has since passed on. Fred's owned the business since Chester's retirement and the place is still the same: a friendly, reasonably priced, old school, "regular guy cut" barber shop. I wouldn't go anywhere else -- and what other shop that you know of opens at 5 a.m., five days a week? read more

Very convenient location and they get the job done. I was worried about going to a new place, but as soon as I arrived my fears were alleviated. I was welcomed into the shop and I took a seat. I had a short wait, but that is expected on a Saturday afternoon. The cut itself was quick, but thorough and professional. And all for only $16! This is going to be my new go-to place. read more