First of all, the information on this page is not correct. It says "By Appointment Only" when in fact, Alex only takes walk-ins at this time. This suited us perfectly as we were out exploring Brooklyn and my son, who recently moved to the area, was desperately in need of a good cut. I read some of the Yelp reviews and was drawn to those describing Alex's relaxed expertise, as well as the picture of the boy with a similar hair texture to my son's. Our visit resulted in my son getting a great scissor cut at a very reasonable price, especially compared to other barbers in the area. As others have noted, Alex is a very personable guy who works fast and efficiently, and really listens to what you have to say you're looking for. My son will definitely be back there for his next cut. read more

Fast easy and the price can't be beat! Always clean and the AC is working well on 95 degree day. No BS, usually no wait for walk-ins but sometimes he does get busy! He can do 3-4 cuts an hour so you'd never wait long anyway. Closed Wednesdays Highly recommended read more

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Amazing hair cuts. I've been going to Alex for over a year now and haven't gone any where else since. This guy just gets it. You tell him what you want and he makes you look good. I moved out of the area and I'm still finding myself there. If you're looking around for a new spot, or if you're new in the area looking for a fresh cut, give this place a shot. read more

TLDR; excellent hair cutting abilities, very affordable price $30 + tip. I'm normally pretty picky with my haircuts - I rank them on a 10 point scale. You can only ever score a 9 on the day of the cut, then the last point comes based on how the cut grows out - one point up or down (or no points). My average first haircut is around 6.5, but Alex gave me a 9 on his first try. I'll come back and edit in a couple weeks but very satisfied with this haircut. Also Alex is a super nice guy! read more

I moved to the area a few years ago and tried a few barbers before landing on Lorimer's Barber Shop. Most places in Williamsburg will be a 30-45 minute wait for an overpriced, mediocre haircut, but Alex makes a point of cutting hair better and faster than every other barber in the area. I can't tell if he is a mind reader or a wizard, but there is a reason every other client I see in this place is a repeat customer. Vibes are great too. If you're looking to chat, he's got you; if you're looking for some peace and quiet, he's got you. Do not make the mistake of passing over Lorimer's barbershop - finding a good barber is truly difficult and Alex has earned a customer for life. Give this place a shot, and you will not be disappointed! read more

I walked in a sloppy middle-aged guy and walked out a distinguished gentleman. This is an unpretentious neighborhood barbershop quietly working miracles. read more

Excellent barber. Service and haircut was on point. Been around 12 years. Love to be able to just walk in.

Excellent barbershop in Williamsburg Alex knows what he's doing. simple easy and a real barber, consistent beard line up and cut every time. read more

Great spot, great guy, great cut... Asked questions and gave me an awesome cut. Affordable as well

Amazing work from Alex. Came in looking to fix a bad haircut and left very happy. Great barber shop, clean and friendly. Highly recommend this place. read more

Alex has been cutting hair at this spot for many years. Even though the neighborhood is full of over priced barbers now, he is keeping his rate at a reasonable price (30$). I walk away happy after a haircut from him. He does listen to what you want and cuts your hair accordingly unlike many other barbers who give a similar cut to everyone. read more

I popped in for a standard hair cut and I was out in 15-20 minutes. Super efficient, and the barber definitely knew what he was doing. Hair looks great. They only do walk ins so no need to call for an appointment. read more

Wow, a walk in appointment and I sat right down. I showed him a picture of my haircut and right away knew exactly what to do. Years of experience and care turned into a a great haircut, he took his time, talked to me, and made a good friend to come back to again and again read more

I got a referral from a friend who's been going to Lorimer's Barber Shop for many years. I just went. Waited for only 1 person being worked in. I was there for a first time mustache trim, something I really wanted to get done by a professional, so I might also learn to maintain it during haircut visits. Alex did an outstanding job! I first showed him a picture that was my idea for the type of mustache I was trying to get (a very lite and neat, flat handlebar (no curls). He did it really well. He also complimented me on my beard (my own trimming), and hair, and that was very satisfying too. It's a quiet shop (which is rare), and I liked that. Alex focused on me. He's pretty quiet, also nice. He just asked a few questions throughout to measure twice and cut once. Definitely an excellent barbershop experience. Go there and you'll save it as a favorite like I did! read more

I'm in Brooklyn, I need to get a haircut but my go to places are too far and traffic would kill me trying to get back to the burbs. I look on Yelp (love Yelp) and find Lorimer's Barber Shop. Yelp has a display pop up, $5 off. Now, I am so going to try a new barber with this money motivation as well as the great reviews. I have two gents in front of me, with the one barber on premise named Alex. I'm sure this place is a mad house on Saturday and there are more barbers to speed up the haircutting process. Alex, is the man! I've been so busy I let my haircut slide *8 weeks*?! With the amount of hair he clipped off, I could have made a sweater from all that hair. Alex says, you should be lucky you have all this hair at your age, how old are you? I tell him and he says, my dads age. Keep cutting buddy..... The other two guys had that shaved on the side, military-hipster look. Don't shave me bro! Alex gave a great cut as well as being age appropriate, I put the bad hip in hipster baby! I received a great cut from Alex, great service and $5 off the price? Lorimer's Barber Shop is a 5 Yelp star Barber read more

Is there a sixth star? Excellent haircut and service. Best service and price in NYC. Thank you Alex for the awesome haircut and friendly service. You have a new loyal customer in me without a doubt. Looking for a haircut? Do yourself a favor and visit Alex at his shop and he will certainly take great care of you. read more

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Cleanliness of establishment: 5/5 Quality of the haircut: 5/5 Overall experience: 5/5 Alex pays attention to detail, and I was able to give minimal instruction, with the end result being a great haircut. Highly recommend this local business to anyone who is looking for a great quality haircut. read more

What to say about Grand Master Barber Alex..... Well, first, that I feel like absolute family from the moment I walk in to the moment I leave, and I know that my beard trim is the only thing that matters to him when I'm in his chair. You see for years before my beard lacked the confidence, and the edge to demand the respect it deserved; I would wonder the streets like a boy with a bat and no ball :( But then, one day a friend with the beard and a jawline of a wise Ben Affleck recommended me to Alex. My friend walked me right in and said "Alex make this boy a man and give him the beard he deserves" head hung low I plopped myself in the char, Alex quickly spun me around whipped his cape around my neck and tilted my chin to the heavens where it belonged! The next several minutes were moments of glory, it was like watching Michelangelo carve up the Statue of David. When Alex had finished he lifted my head up from the chair and I stared deeply into the mirror with awe as I was completely transformed. No longer was I a boy with out a ball but rather a man with a purpose and a story, I was interesting and dangerous yet suave and sophisticated all the men wanted to be me and all the ladies wanted to be with. I finally had the beard I deserved, a beard and the lines that would make Abraham Lincoln climb out of his grave and ask "where does and man with such power go to get a beard of such greatness" to which I would respond "I go to Lorimer Barber shop, and sit in the chair of Grand Master Barber Alex!" read more

Quiet. Unassuming. Lorimer is a solid guy and quite chatty when engaged. The wait was minimal and he did a great job freshening me up while out of town on business. Go see him- you won't regret it. read more

I was looking for a barber shop that was a good value, had a good reputation for quality, and was in Williamsburg. Very happy with my experience at Lorimer's. Alex was quick, efficient and knew exactly what kind of cut I was looking for. I will be coming back. read more

Good conversation, good cut, and cheaper than other options nearby by about $20. I was able to walk in on a Friday morning. They don't get too much foot traffic, so it's definitely worth taking a shot at making a call RE availability then just walking over. Good work with a straight razor, too! read more

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If you're looking for a very simple cut this place is for you. Anything more complex and I would try somewhere else. Wanted to get the sides shaved and 1 inch off the top. Ended up with 2-3 inches off the top in all areas besides the front. I'm not too particular about cuts but I've never seen anybody use a technique where their fingers never touch your hair. A great value in the city but I would stick to a simple buzz cut to be sure you leave with what you're looking for. read more

Amazing haircut and great service. I'm very particular about how I like my hair styled and my barber cut my hair exactly like what I had envisioned. Very kind too. Will be coming back here read more

Moved in from SF last week, away from a great barber. Fortunately, I found Alex at Lorimer's! He gave me exactly what I asked for.. a great haircut with a fantastic fade. He has been doing this for over 20 years, yet keep his price affordable at $30. I will be returning for sure. Thanks, Alex! read more

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Alex is the man! Been going to him for over 6 years now. Best haircuts in town. I have tricky hair and he kills it every time. Love this place! read more

The owner, Alex, gave me a great haircut and made me feel right at home. Very professional and pleasant service. Alex worked with all of my styling requests and I'm very happy with my haircut results. It's great to have such a kind business in the neighborhood! read more

Alex always does a great job. I travel a lot so sometimes I have to let someone else cut my hair and it's always a mistake. I've been coming here since moving into Greenpoint 2 years ago and I strongly recommend Alex. The wait can be a little long on weekends so come in during the week if you can. read more

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Haven't met a barber outside of Harlem that could properly cut an undercut style on a woman with curly hair in years. I've probably visited 10 barbers since moving to Brooklyn and finally stumbled across this shop on Yelp. Between Carmine's flexibility and responsiveness with scheduling, and Alex's consistency with his cuts, it's easy to say I won't be switching barbers for awhile. Thanks, gentlemen! read more

If you're looking for a barber in the Williamsburg/Greenpoint area and have found yourself reading this review, stop browsing around and just go to this barber shop. It's $20 for a cut which is a fraction of the price of any of the other barbers in the area (when I read the other shops were $60+ for a men's cut I was like wuuut) and the owner, Alex, is an amazing, caring barber who gives excellent haircuts. Stop browsing Yelp and just go to this barber! read more

15/10 barbershop. He gave me the cut I was looking for exactly as I showed him in the pictures and later gave me recommendations to make it look even better. His service goes above and beyond was it was expected. I am definitely coming again! I've had bad experiences with haircuts in NY previously but I feel so relieved that I found someone I can trust. read more

I had a really great experience with Alex at Lorimer's Barber Shop. After several months of growing quite a mop on my head, I decided it was time to get a haircut. Alex took all the safety precautions and then went on to give me a really great haircut, while actually engaging in an interesting and fun conversation. I have found my new go-to spot in the neighborhood. read more

This is my go to barber.. No appointments or gimmicks. Just a quality haircut for a reasonable $25. Alex is friendly, skilled, and won't let you leave until you have the haircut you want. So glad a place like this still exists in Williamsburg! read more

Friendly prompt service. I was cut neatly and exactly the way I wanted. This included a beard trim Friendly atmosphere, clean equipment and shop. Price is reasonable. I would definitely return here. read more

A great haircut at a great price. This was my first time in Alex's shop but it seems he has many loyal customers and I can see why.

Great haircut, welcoming owner, clean shop, good price. I moved to the neighborhood a few months ago and had a bad experience at another barber shop nearby. I found Lorimer's Barber Shop on yelp and stopped by this afternoon. Alex gave me the exact haircut I was looking for. He is very talented and precise, something that is super hard to find. The shop was very clean and the price was extremely reasonable. Highly recommend - do yourself a favor and stop by! read more

Great haircut and service at a reasonable price. I definitely recommend this place!!!

Excelente service, with all the COVID mesures, I'm new in town and this was my first haircut here, very happy! Thank you Alex

True pro with 10+ years of experience. Top quality service with attention to detail and great understanding of how hair/head shapes work. Way cheaper than local competition as well read more

Alex is a great barber. He takes his time to make sure I get an excellent haircut every single time I come in. He also wears a mask and makes sure all his customers wear masks too. He even has a Covid Safe Business certificate he showed me. A really quality barbershop. I'm always happy with my cut. A lot of other barbershops rush, or don't listen to what you want. Alex listens and spends the time to give me a precise and fantastic haircut every time. A+ read more

I am new to the neighborhood and was hesitant on where I should get my first cut. I had a big mop of hair due to the shut down. It was close to 5 month since my last cut. My hair was looking scary. But this place did a great job. They took all the covid precautions and gave me an amazing cut. It was very easy. I made the reservation through the yelp app. I am definitely going back again. read more