I had a great experience with Eric. He gave me an excellent haircut and took the time to make sure I was comfortable with every step of the process. He was professional, friendly, patient, and never made me feel rushed while I was deciding how much I wanted to take off. What really stood out was that after the haircut, he told me I was more than welcome to come back in a few days if I decided I wanted it shorter. That level of confidence in his work and commitment to making sure I was happy with the final result says a lot about the kind of barber he is. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about giving you a great cut and making sure you leave satisfied, I highly recommend Eric. I'll definitely be back! read more

Good mix of barbers here. The barber that cut my hair did a great job. He didn't fuss around spraying my hair with a bunch of water and combing it all this way and that. He just left my hair the way it was and trimmed it back to the length I wanted. He cut it nice and even and it laid in-place without any hair product. Very happy with how my hair turned out and my lady is pleased too; which is no small feat. read more

I couldn't pay so they super glued my hair back on ... looks better honestly. It was the short grumpy guy. Fully tatted. Thanks man.!

Josh is the man! Got me in at the time I needed and got me all set on a fresh cut. Place is very chill with some good vibes. Thanks Josh read more

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Really chill spot mike got me in last min and he gets down on haircuts make sure you ask for him Godbless! read more

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Ive learned that as most barbers are, they are quite short and cranky if you don't know them or what you want, especially. I through caution to the wind and sat down in a vintage barber chair. Finishing up his lunch, he took me at his chair. And after liter bottle of soda, I wasn't the easiest, having to recuse myself to pee. Twice. Now, Mike, he takes his time. And you feel it with patience and touch to your disheveled head to make it, well, better if not best. He has incredible stories of him as a musician touring, handling logistics and production for talent from what I assess. And while seeming to be punk music curmudgeon emblazoned in tattoes and a beard, he is a softy who listens to death cab for cutie and the postal service. That said. Best cut ever. read more

I have been going to this barbershop for 1 year now and i've always been so happy about my haircuts. They do a great job with maintaining or shortening my hair length. The ambiance is neat and always a treat to stop read more

It has a great atmosphere, very cool and the barbers are super friendly. I got a shave from Alex and he is a perfectionist. I wasn't done until he was happy with the results. I received an excellent shave at a fair price. If you need a shave go see Alex. read more

Best barber shop this side of the Mississippi! I've been coming to this shop since 2011 and Phil has been cutting my hair almost exclusively since 2014. He does is right every time WITH a smile! Eric and Josh are both superb barbers and there isn't a bad job in the lot! read more

These guys always take care of my boys and I and even the wife. They are stand up dudes and are very good at what they do

Eric cut my hair and he did a good enough job. But his clippers obviously were not clean. My neck is completely broken out with little puss filled sores all over it. And when I called to let them know they did not act concerned about it and didn't apologize at all. Don't make the mistake of going here. Pretty bummed because I did like the place but not when it is unsanitary like this. Of course hasn't reached out to me or responded to my post. read more

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Took a teenage male child to get his haircut here. It is CASH ONLY. Phillip did a great cut. The teenager was very happy and had a wonderful experience. Loved the hot towel at the end. It is air conditioned inside but I waited at the seats outside. It was hot. read more

This is my BF second visit and now I really love this place!! He looks great! I really love his new cut!! We walked in on Sunday afternoon and they weren't that busy so my BF was quickly seated and was ready to get his haircut. My BF never gets a cut so any recommendations from the barbers are helpful. He told the barber what he wanted and the barber made some suggestions but really he just wanted it short on the sides and a little on the top. The barber really took his time and after waiting for a little bit I stepped out to do some shopping around the area. When I got back the barber was just finishing up. He literally took like an hour cutting his hair. When he was done he placed a warm washcloth over his face to whip off the small hair clippings and styled my BF hair with some product. When he was done with him he looked like a completely different person!! And the best part was that his cut was only $25!!! What a deal!! Also, its cash only!! I recommend this place for a great cut at a great price!! read more

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Classic barber shop with an edge. The barbers here aren't unfriendly; they're just business-like and not particularly chatty while giving you a great haircut. Some reviewers say it's a hipster place, which is inaccurate. If anything, there's more of a retro/rockabilly/punk vibe. Importantly, these guys take their time cutting your hair; they never rush. If you want a quality, no-nonsense haircut, give this place a try. read more

If you come here, you have to ask for Hayden! He's a very talented barber and exceeded my expectations when I came in looking for a haircut. He placed a great deal of effort and time into asking what I wanted out of my haircut and went at it. He would also ask for my preferences during each step while working through the cut. It usually feels forced chatting with the barber while getting my cuts, but Hayden is actually a very great conversationalist. The conversations we had made the haircut seem to go by very fast and next thing you know, he's already spent almost an hour cutting my hair! The amount of time he spent on my hair alone and the results of the cut shows me that he is someone who takes a lot of pride in his craft. I will definitely be coming back here in the future! read more

Went to Circle City Barbers for the fourth time now and always impressed with their style. Eric (who I found out was the owner!) cut my hair with precision and care. We had a great conversation and am excited to go back in two months. Stay safe ya'll! read more

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I love this place. Have been here a handful of times since I moved to orange in July 2020 for hair and beard trims. I think I've had a different person each time and all very friendly and professional. They finish with a shave and a hot towel making you feel very fresh. Tips: 1. come on a weekday. I came 5 minutes before they opened on a Monday and was 1st in line, weekends get busy 2. make sure you have cash, they don't take card. $30-$40 with tip for a hair and beard trim. Very happy I live so close to this place read more

I stumbled upon this barbershop with my son. When I first walked in I almost walked out. I wasn't sure what to expect but I can tell you that I wasn't welcomed with smiles. Nevertheless, I was asked right away how I could be helped. They were able to take my son immediately. Darryl, was very serious but nice. He was very receptive to what my son wanted and did an amazing job. I shared with him the issues we have with styling my son's hair and he was kind enough to give me some tips on how to style it. It appeared to me that he was passionate about his job and careful with details. I think he used a straight razor around the edges which gave the end result a meticulous look. My son said he loved his haircut and he liked Darryl. LOL! The haircut was $25 and worth every penny. It would be nice if the guys were a little friendlier but that would just be a bonus. It's a barbershop and we walked out of there with a great haircut and that's all that matters. read more

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I went in to get my undercut redone by Patrick, who did it wonderfully once before. I showed him the same exact reference photo and even kept it on my screen until he told me he no longer needed to see it. The picture of me in the grey shirt is what it looked like when he cut it a couple months ago (which is the reason I am giving more than a one star review); the second photo is from today. I genuinely cried in my car after this haircut. He only asked for $5 (I only had $4 in singles though so that's what I ended up paying) and apologized multiple times, but this was a colossal mess up. The lines are uneven, it isn't tapered, there are lines that start and then never go anywhere, and there are multiple places where he cut way too much. Additionally, he cut too high on one side and accidentally cut away hair that wasn't part of the undercut which resulted in multiple chunks of hair falling out when I undid my ponytail. He's a nice guy but I was highly, highly disappointed. My dad drove over an hour to me in order to fix it himself, but it was barely salvageable. I unfortunately will not be getting my undercut done here anymore. read more

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Eric is really great. Fixed a pretty rough haircut and made it look perfect. Also had great customer service - will be back.

Typically a little stand offish. Kinda rude. I tried it twice. The haircut wasn't bad. Maybe I just wasn't cool enough for them to like me

Mike was very chill and gave me a great haircut, I have a hard time getting a haircut since I am usually disappointed but he asked me lots of questions and it came out great! Also, we chatted the whole time. A very comfortable and nice experience. Thanks mike! read more

I have been going to them for over 10 years I wouldn't go away where else Phil and Eric are the best in the business. Justin McMurray read more

I recommend circle city barbers. They give a really quality men's haircut and beard trim. It's reasonably priced too ($25 for a haircut and $5 for a beard trim). The barbers might look a little rough and tough but they're all very friendly and provide interesting conversation. I also enjoy the music and/or movies they put on the tv. Bonus is it's location at the circle of Orange. Parking not really an issue anymore with the new parking garage built. read more

Been there twice now. It's a cool shop with a good vibe (they were playin Fu Manchu last time ) I got Eric the first time and asked for him the last time. Solid barber. Really good dude. This is now my barber shop and Eric is my favorite barber. read more

Eric has been cutting my hair for 20 years. There are few barbers like this and even fewer that are as good as Circle City. Still do straight razor shaves and clean-ups. Real pomade and real softcore porn on the coffee table. You might have to wait if you just show up, especially if you want Eric to cut your hair. I suggest calling first or bringing your laptop and getting some work done at any one of the twenty Starbucks in the immediate area or maybe getting a cold beer at Paul's. These guys are legit. You need to show some respect. read more

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Called them up asked if they did walk ins or appointment only whoever i spoke to said "we are doing walkins ONLY" i pull up and they tell me "we have two guys ahead of you and it was gonna be about a hour" thats not cool i wouldve made an appointment if i knew that was the WHOLE REASON WHY I CALLED... very disappointed especially when I live 25 minutes away and ive known the circle my whole life... read more

$30 hair cut whit the quality of sport clips. I go to barber shops like this to put money into our local economy and there is always a high degree of attention to detail. This time, not so much. Barber was shaking, long hairs left all over. Hair still draping over my ears. I will take responsibility for not looking closer when given the chance. Will give this place a chance in the future. read more

The vibe is great as soon as you walk in and we were greeted by both barbers, which I found out were the owners of the shop. I told my barber (I forgot his name but he was the barber all the way to the left) how I wanted my hair cut and he listened to me and made it look better than I thought it would. He was precise on cleaning up around my neck and ears with a straight razor with warm foam and used a hot towel to clean off the hair. The atmosphere was pretty badass. Two Harley Davidson in the center of the shop, one of which was a 1955 Harley and both belonged to my barber. There were a lot of old school posters and biker helmets everywhere. But don't get me wrong, it's not like a biker bar, anyone can go here and feel comfortable. They have a TV and magazines while you wait. Haircut was $20 and worth every penny. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Circle City Barbers - Very clean cut and it doesn't look bad at all like the haircuts I have had in the past. - Barbers Near Me - Orange, California

I took my son in for a haircut today. I have always been a huge fan of the guys over at Circle City Barbers. They are always worth any wait and I drive 20 miles to get my haircut there. I brought my 6 year old in for a cut. His first pompadour. I knew it would look good on him. But Eric Webb the barber did an amazing job. My son never looked so good. He walked out feeling and looking like a million bucks. I should warn all the young ladies in the OC because my boy is on the prowl. Thanks Eric. You exceeded any of my expectations. read more

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Phil cut my son's lincoln's hair who is 6 He did such a great job and was so good with him ! He took his time and made sure it was perfect , I've been to alot of other places before and was not happy !! I'm so happy thank you Again will be back soon!! read more

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Just a classic barbershop. No BS. They do a great job at keeping things professional but with that old school barbershop feeling. Conversation is always great and engaging. I have been going here for years. These dudes know what they are doing. read more

Great guys and made to feel very welcome. I had a great cut by Darryl. He certainly knows his trade. Thanks again Jamie - www.fish4junk.co.uk read more

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this experience was amazing, this was my first time getting a hair cut in four years and the man who did my hair made me look amazing. All the staff treated me with the utmost respect and they were amazing, very profesional. read more

Really neat place. Have never been to a barber that has a "walk-in-only" policy, but I could tell it matched the speed of the guys working there. Some of the reviews have scathed their lack of appointments, or even the gruffness of the guys themselves, but I can only speak for my experience. I got one of the best haircuts I've ever received and would go back again. These guys take their craft seriously and seem to really lay into their craftsmanship. 5/5 read more

I was walking to class and I saw this barber shop as it's close to Chapman, i walked and immediately the guy who's station is closest to the door as their is clear reception area. I started explaining to him my situation and he just kept cutting me off and telling me to sit down someone will be with me and keep in mind their was. NO ONNNNEEEE in the barbershop super homophobic vibes. I was like ok maybe he is just having a bad day. He just tells me to come back after my class and I didn't have to make an appt Wich was my original question. I come back just for the guys to "hot potato"me around bouncing me from dude to dude claiming they had clients coming right in when the whole time I was getting my chair cut 1 client came in and it was a WALK IN not an appt. I would call them barbers but dead ass that would be going to far. I asked for a skin mid fade. And anyone who is in this business SHOULD KNOW that technicality's in haircuts such as placements for the fade line is a base but the barber should ADAPT TO THE SHAPE OF THE HEAD. he didn't and he went too high Which is preference Which is what I was trying to tell him but he kept dismissing me saying technically what I had was a mid fade Which was not the point of what I was trying to say another person who cuts hair jumped in and defended him. Which he didn't even do skin I did not get what I wanted I was just made to feel incompetent and from my experience their background on customer service is literally non existent so if you want a dated terrible haircut experience by all means good luck. read more

Very disappointed. For one star, I am going to try and be careful with my words, and add some context. I'm not trying to be a pain in the ass, but I need to give some constructive criticism. I have been a customer of Floyd's 99 barbershop (the chain) for four years. Today, November 30, I wanted to visit a "local" barbershop because it is small business Saturday. I read a bunch of the previous comments and reviews, and it sounds like the shop owners are guys named Phil and Eric. I don't believe one of them cut my hair. I can only hope that is the reason for the poor service - That I did not have one of them. The young man who cut my hair it was in his 20s, a white guy, with glasses. The only reason I mention that is so that the managers who might be reading this, will know who I'm talking about and hopefully not like him barber there. I made some small talk at the beginning, and I told him my typical haircut description, which is not to taper my haircut in, and to leave me some length at the top so I could style it. That was my ONE instruction to him. The kid moved SO fast with his clippers. Not smooth technique at all. He didn't bother to ask midway through the cut to see how I liked it so far. That would have allowed me the chance to provide some feedback. He didn't take his time. He was moving twice as fast as any of the rest of the barbers in the place. Fast is OK if it's smooth, but otherwise I feel everyone of those jabs on my scalp. When you move too fast with the clippers it grabs your hair at the roots and tears it out. Absolutely ridiculous. He should know that as a trained barber. About 3/4 of the way through, I got fed up and I just said "dude slow down" in a stern voice. He stopped and started mumbling something under his breath. Didn't slow down like I asked. I didn't say another word, Just bit my tongue and accepted that I was going to have to deal with it. Two of the other barbers in the place noticed but kept going about their business. Right as he was wrapping up, the guy had the nerve to say "sometimes fast is a indication of competence". I just bit my tongue, and told him "you did the one thing I told you not to do." Him copping an attitude like that was just too much. Communicated that not only did he not care about the customer, he wasn't of the mindset to receive feedback and criticism. Attitude is everything in business. Particularly in the customer service industry. I hate to say it, but that young man needs some humble pie. Technique aside, he should at least be able to follow instructions. He didn't. On the way out, the shop owner made eye contact with me, and I just shook my head and pointed back at my barber. Thought it would have a hipster craftsman vibe That you would expect from a local shop. Sadly, it fell far short. Still $25 for a cut, I didn't tip. For $2.50 more I could just go to Floyd's. At Floyd's, I just feel like there is better customer service. They are listening. Nobody is perfect. Yes, Floyds is corporate, but that also means they have certain standards That might exceed a local shop, on average. Some of the guys at these local shops just can't meet those standards, Or at least my barber today did not. I'm sure there are true craftsman out there, who are good and talented enough to have their own barbershop And not go work for a corporate place like Floyds. Maybe Phil and Eric are guys like that. But I don't have the time to waste looking for them. Unfortunately, I won't be back. read more

I've only brought my nephew twice here but they do an excellent job. He gets the gentlemen's haircut for a very good price. They don't take too long with your hit but it also depends how long your hair is. read more

I was only looking for a place that was open past 2 on a Sunday. I read all the reviews on Yelp and was a little hesitant to come in but a haircut was long overdue. The most important thing was the quality of the haircut. I wasn't looking for any frills, or any type of exceptional experience. The wait was long but I can understand why, there were only 2 barbers and they were really paying close attention to detail. This was the best haircut I have ever had. I didn't get the name of my barber but he took the extra steps to make sure it was the exact cut I wanted and asked questions along the way. He was able to deliver even on my stiff asian hair. He even ended it off with a straight blade and a warm towel. I will be coming back again. read more

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First time this morning. Alex was super professional. No rush, and best cut I've had in a very long time. Absolutely my new go-to. Cash only. read more