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Funk's Barbershop

4.4 (221 reviews)
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Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Haircut

Beard trim only

Haircut and beard trim

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Haircut and shave

Shave only

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Naomi L.

I found Funk's Barbershop thanks to a friend, and wow, am I glad I did! Back in December 2023, I decided to shave my head with the idea of growing it out naturally--but I ended up loving the look so much that I never went back. Finding a good barber is no joke--it's kind of like finding the perfect gynecologist: trust is everything. When my old barber moved too far away, I was nervous about trying somewhere new. As a woman, walking into a traditional, old-school barbershop felt a little intimidating, but Lawrence (the owner) immediately put me at ease. Even while booking, he was confident he'd nail the look I wanted. And oh, did he deliver. When I sat in his chair, Lawrence didn't just cut my hair--he listened. He gave thoughtful tips to make my cut even better, but there was no pressure or weird vibes. He's the real deal. My cut turned out better than I could've imagined! During our consultation, he said, "I'm not giving you hard lines. I want to keep it feminine, which I think is exactly what you're asking for without saying it." That was it--he won me over. Lawrence is officially my barber for life. So, to all my bald baddies: if you want a crisp, flawless cut from someone who actually listens (and happens to be ridiculously easy on the eyes), head to Funk's Barbershop and ask for Lawrence. You'll thank me later!

John E.

Great experience all the way around. Old school real barber shop with contemporary flair! James B has my hair in the best shape it's been in a long time and my wife agrees! Friendly people all around. Met "Hard Knocks Lawrence" (proprietor and skilled stylist), too! I'll definitely be back! Thanks, James!

Natalie M.

Walking into the shop, you'd really think you'd get a good shave. My fiancé came in with a face full of hair, and left with just some of it still there. He claims the experience was fun, and new, but he won't be coming back. He got a hair cut, and a facial shave. Hair cut was too short, facial wasn't complete. Walking out, he said he could get a cleaner shave with his own razor, and that he'll be going home to clean it up. Was not worth the $110.00. His hair cut was a little shorter than he wanted, however the cut itself is amazing. Very detailed and very well done. He is bleeding a little bit, and his face is a red. You shouldn't be this red, and he never has been this red after a shave before. My fiancé had to ask for after shave too, that's a little odd to us. The vibe of the shop is amazing, good music, and the barbers are dressed very nicely. We won't be coming back to this location, I know it has its fans, but he says he'll go try some place else.

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Angel R.

I have been searching for a barber for my son downtown as we have been driving to Hyde park for years . Funks is close to his high school and had great reviews so thought we'd give it a try . Friendly staff , love the decor , it's super clean and spacious and it was truly a great experience . We've already made the next appointment . It's a little pricier than what we've paid previously but the convenience , experience and level of service make it worth it

We met Mr. Funk himself!!! The best
Stephanie R.

When my husband gets his hair done here he always looks soooo good! He really likes the atmosphere and the experienced stylists. EVERYONE is so friendly and you can tell they love what they do. Their expertise is top notch! Highly recommend!

Udyot K.

I would highly recommend Funk's barbershop for haircut/beard trimming services. I found about them online and gave a try. The place looks really funky with billboards/banners from all over the world. I didn't have to wait for long as I scheduled an appointment over a phone call. James was amazing and I got the best haircut/ beard trim in Chicago. The attention to detail is top notch and I got the trim and the fade I was looking for. Even though it's a bit on the pricey side I would still go there again.

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I came in 2/12/25 and got my hair cut by Berto, when I came in I had hair in the front going past my nose. I said I want my hair to hang in front of my eyes and just trim it up a bit. I left with hair that won't even reach my eyebrow. can't speak for every barber there but Berto just did whatever he felt like and gave me a wildly different haircut than I asked for and possibly one of the worst I've ever gotten I look terrible. I will not be coming back especially considering how ex the price of haircuts here I'm extremely disappointed I don't even look like the same person. Pictures below.

Cut on neck from incompetent straight razor use.

Absolute rubbish haircut and dangerous with a straight razor. Would never recommend. The barber cut my neck in three different places, because they decided to cut like amateurs. There are a ton of better shops in the vicinity. It's going to take a solid few months to repair the damage. Avoid at all costs.

Dominique R.

My boyfriend goes every two weeks to get his fade touched up by Chuy. He absolutely loves how his hair is done. He also enjoys how Chuy knows exactly what he's doing. He was offered a glass of whiskey the minute he walked in. It is pricey but definitely worth the service. Everyone is super friendly. They even allowed our little Frenchie to come inside (he became the star of the show)

It's too expansive and not well * I felt cheated when I cut my hair for the first time.

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10 months ago

Have been going to James recently. Does a great job, super nice and great service all around.

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Lawrence and his staff run the best barbershop I'm the business. 10+ years as a customer

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Always a reliably great haircut and the barbers are friendly.

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Ask the Community - Funk's Barbershop

Are your barbers knowledgeable with balding hair? If so who is best for this type of cut.

Hi Fidel Thanks for reaching out. Our barbers are fully trained in all hair types, including… Read more

Can women come in to their their fades cleaned up?

Hi Alex! Thanks for reaching out. Yes absolutely. Our barbers offer high quality services in a fun atmosphere and would love to see you. You can book on our website or call… Read more

Do any of the barbers have experience with East Asian / otherwise thicker and coarser hair?

Hi Katie Thanks for reaching out. Our barbers are fully trained in all hair types and I think you will be very comfortable with the talent they bring. We offer a full… Read more

Does this barber shop have any one who can cut African American hair without causing bumps or skin irritation?

All of our barbers are trained on cutting all types of hair!! We can 100% cut African American hair without causing bumps or skin irritation. I would look to schedule some time with JG, Berto, Chuy or Diego. Any of our guys would do a great job for… Read more

I'm not sure what I want to do with my hair. Will these guys be able to recommend me a good hairstyle?

Of course!!! We always go through an in-depth consultation with our clients before every service. Our barbers are up to date with the most modern styles and techniques. If you have any ideas of photos you would like us to work off of that would… Read more

Do they cut women's hair? I'm looking for a short cut with a nice fade/blend?

Karen, Thanks so much for reaching out!!!… Read more

Does anyone know where Johnny went? He's not at Funk's anymore? Do we know where in Indiana? He was…

He went to Floyd's 99 on state. I just got back from him today. He's the best

What is the price of a regular haircut at Funks?

$37. Worth it though.

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Review Highlights - Funk's Barbershop

Most recently I got a goatee trim and razor shave (I'm bald) by Lawrence for my daughter's 1st birthday party.

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