This place is cash and appointment only. I've been here twice now and I first found it because my brother recommended it. In order to set up appointment you just need to call and find out when Rob or the other person in the barbershop is available. The place itself has an old-school feel to it in the best way possible. It's located towards the edge of the main downtown Pleasanton strip. Parking was easy both times. I really like this place because Rob truly understands your hair. Like the nuances of my hair and how my hair was going to stick up at a certain length or how my hair at different parts of my head would look with certain type of cuts, etc. He walked me through the options. He has a great attention to detail which I really like. He also he's really friendly and easy to work with. The whole experience was great for me. I don't think I have complex hair, but you would be surprised at how many places I feel don't really get my head, haha. As a matter of fact, my profile picture with my niece at Disneyland was right after I got a haircut from Rob. I think the first time I came here I took over my brother's appointment and the second time I was going to be in town so I called and made an appointment for myself. It's pretty easy as long as he has availability. The only tough part is how long I'm gonna be in town and then I have to plan for that lol. I highly recommend. read more

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Jack has been my go to for 2 years now. My hair can be tricky to work with, but he understands it well to cut it as I desire. The price is also reasonable for men's hair cut. read more

Great haircut, no cards or apple pay, we went there without appointment we had to make an appointment and go back an hour later to get the haircut. Happy with kids haircut however I expected it to be less expensive. I paid 30$ for kids hair cut (not including the tip) read more

Norm's is a Pleasanton staple and delivers every time. The crew is professional and friendly.

Jack did a great job on my fade and beard! Great old school barbershop with great pricing! Jack took an hour and was very thorough and meticulous. I'll be back even though I live in Fremont! read more

Rob has been cutting my hair for almost a decade he is the last of a dying breed. Attentive barber who can do any style cut. More importantly he embodies what it is to be a barber, he's a pillar of the community. Rob and norm have always been extremely professional. They are great with the kids that come through the shop, and when its just guys in there its old school barbershop talk. Rob and Norm have always done so much for the pleasanton community and provide exceptional service. Can't recommend enough. read more

My son went here for a haircut. Is very content with his haircut, the service and the stores vibe.

Jack cuts both my son's hair. He does the best job. Exactly what they want every time! We won't go to anyone else. Great vibe all around.

Rob (Owner/Barber) is extraordinary with the way he cuts hair. It's really impressive what he could do.

Great barber shop with that old Timey feeling. Striking up a conversation with Barber and owner Rob was easy and so is my haircut! This is my go to place now read more

Awesome job! We have had multiple barber's cut my son's hair and he did not like any one of them. I am impressed with the quality and service provided. We will continue to get his hair cut here, thank you! read more

I sent my husband for his first haircut in 12 years! He looks great! He enjoyed his stylist, Rob and said it was a great experience and he will go back. I'm glad I found this spot on Yelp! Locally owned and has a very community oriented feeling. Highly recommended. read more

They're open. Do yourself a favor and book an appt. Amazing as ever for that post-lockdown refresh! And remember, they've been closed for 6 month...don't be parsimonious with pourboire, if you can. read more

So I have to say this post probably been a long time coming it saddens me to not b a barber any longer only from my experiences at norms barber shop multiple sclerosis took me out of that place I wasn't diagnosed yet but there' was no way I could keep up with the weird things that was going on ... Rob himself is a class act nicest male I ever met on the planet the haircuts that come out of that door are show stopping hands down no barber shop of past or present can present this many perfect styles even Rob by himself apologize Wer a little spoiled how do you pick which customers to see in 8 hrs when everyone in that town is so nice they deserve presidential treatment as they give us in return as a barber if you been in this area and haven't been to norms barber shop We can't be friends read more

Jack sanderson is so good at his craft!! Hard working , great customer service and gives the best haircuts in Pleasanton. ! He's the real deal! read more

Sent my husband in and he saw Jack. We both couldn't be more happy with how his hair cut turned out. He mentioned that Jack is not only talented but so kind and easy going. Overall so happy with our experience and he will be booking with Jack again soon! read more

Seriously....this is a man's barbershop. No frilly things here. Just good 'ol barbering and nothing more. Oh...and I won't go to a barber that doesn't use foam and a straight razor. This place is as good as it gets. They take appointments, but they squeezed me in anyway. Spent $19. read more

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He does a great job on my son's hair like no other stylist. Wish he did women as well, but he does not.

Best haircuts for kids who want some style to their hair. My sons love it here because the guys treat them like men and they get the full barbershop experience read more

Norm and Rod do a great job with the shears and make everyone feel at home. Doesn't take too long get a haircut. Good price, too. The perfect fit for me. read more

I've been coming to Norm's for about a year now. I've switched back and forth with Rob and Mark, depending on what time works with me and their very booked schedule. They both give fantastic hair cuts and this is coming from someone who is extremely picky! They listen to you and do exactly what you want. If you want advice or their suggestion, they are both knowledgeable on a wide variety of techniques and styles. I have found myself driving out of my way to get a haircut by Rob, so yeah, he's legit. AnnaL left some suspect review about Norm's barber shop. First off, it was her husbands haircut which means she didn't come in. She said to clean up shop. This place is a clean, old fashioned barber shop with a younger vibe. If she meant that the barbers need some work, I suggest she and her husband come in and verbally complain. Norm and his barbers are very mellow and down to earth gentlemen. I've never heard or seen a complaint from the other patrons or "homeboys" as she so eloquently put it. Every patron leaves Norm's looking fresh and clean. I am extremely surprised her husband got hair hacked. Maybe he was drunk, tried to cut his own hair and then blamed it on the guys at Norm's ? Either way, I'll be returning in a couple weeks. read more

I can't believe the one bad review this place has is because someone didn't have an appointment. Really? How can you review a barbershop if they didn't cut your hair??? This is a great, old school barbershop like the place my dad used to take me. I take all 3 of my sons there and occasionally go myself. I don't even need to go to a barber, I'm bald, but sometimes I choose to have Rob shave my head just because it's an enjoyable experience. This is a classic barber shop with conversations of sports, politics, and cars! You won't go wrong with any of the barbers. read more

If you need a haircut you NEED To go to Norm's and see Rob. He is REAL barber, perhaps the only one left in Pleasanton, and has incredible attention to detail. A REAL barber with incredible service. He works by appointment so call now! read more

I've been going to Norm's for over a decade. I started going there after I got fed up with all those super-cut places that give massages in the backroom. What a relief, I felt, to find a traditional barber shop again. Norm's been cutting hair for years and knows his stuff. I've heard he's even got some third-generation customers. David, who works the second chair, is also a master barber. read more

I have lived all over the bay area and I rarely make a point to review a business on yelp, but this is the best business in the bay area. Lofty I know, but this is easily the best haircut in the bay. Both mark and rob should be charging triple what they do. I won't let anyone else cut my hair. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment right now read more

MARK IS NO LONGER AT THIS SHOP. It wasn't bad at all when Mark worked here. He would be late most of the time and take his time. This never bothered me. He was a cool dude, with me anyways. It wasn't the best haircut I've had and wasn't the cheapest, but it was good enough to go when I really needed it. Hope that they find a good and better barber cause this place is such a good spot for me. Good luck to Norm and his establishment. read more

Made an appointment for my son Bradlee and couldn't believe how welcoming Rob was to him. My son doesn't like getting his hair cut at all, he cries and doesn't talk to the person cutting his hair at all, but this time was very different! Bradlee couldn't stop talk about how nice Rob was and he was ONLY Rob to cut his hair from now on! I am so happy to find a place that we can go to that my son loves!!!! Thank you Rob your the best. read more

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I've been living in SF for a little while and I can't find a place as good as these guys. Mark is my barber specifically but norm and rob are both complete professionals. High calibre consistent cuts. Mark is a homie though, always chatting about stuff with me and does a great job of remembering my weird ass head shape so my cuts go extra quick. Not to say he doesn't take his time, he just knows how to work the scissor and clipper game. I think it's only on Saturdays that they have a box of donuts awaiting your arrival. read more

My husband has been going here for months...possibly years but doesn't write reviews. Before going here he would either cut his hair himself, have me do it or get those 5 dollar specials. I am so glad we found this place!! He comes out looking great every time and frankly men deserve a bit of old fashioned, no nonsense, no frills TLC and not to be an afterthought. Yes it is more expensive than supercuts but his hair looks much better here. You get what you pay for and my husband is always happy and more confident after getting a cut and that matters to me. They do it right here and when my son is older he will have his hair done here as well. I agree that they are very gentle with the clippers, scissors and razor... that's right men's haircuts don't just use clippers ;-) read more

Robb is the man! He gave me the best haircut I've had in a long time and he's awesome at making you feel comfortable. Conversations are always good. You almost forget you're getting your hair cut and feel like you're just talking to a buddy. Highly recommend! read more

Thanks for cutting my fiancé's hair Mark! I'm so glad he found a new barber that he likes. read more

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My son hated haircuts. We use to spend sessions with me holding him in a bear hug. That change when he found barbers that would work with his sensitivity to the clippers. Norm and his crew are part of this small group of barbers that he trusts, turning hair cuts from traumatic experiences to something he looks forward to. Extremely professional, good quality hair cuts, a great shop all around. Thank you Norm! read more

I went to this place just off a search on yelp, and let me tell you, these guys are great! I saw Mark, I believe, and he took my thoughts on my haircut, and offered his input, and got to work. And being a car guy, we were able to talk pretty much during the entire time. Overall, he was able to meet me expectations, and gave me a great experience! I will definitely come back to this place, and I recommend this place to anyone needing their hair cut! read more

Whenever I go to Norm's, I get a great cut whether it's from Norm himself or one of his staff. The only downside is that you have to schedule your appointment a few days in advance... they are so busy and popular that they only take appointments. I actually like that about them... no waiting in line for an unknown period of time. As long as I can plan ahead and get my appointment scheduled! When I *can't* plan ahead, I go somewhere else that doesn't require appointments, and each time when I come home my wife says "so you didn't get to Norm's, eh?" She'd rather me go for an extra week and get my haircut at Norm's than go anywhere else. read more

Extremely quick well done fade done. Took a shot with them, and was not disappointed. This is an old school barber shop, which I love. Rod and I had a great conversation while he still performed an excellent haircut read more

Great place for a good straightforward haircut and friendly conversation. If you want someone that can do a legit fade with attention to detail in a comfortable old school atmosphere this is your spot. read more

I used to go here when I was little. Came back a couple years ago and I haven't stopped going since. They prefer appointments and honestly that makes it easy as long as you're on time. I usually go to Mark, but they're all great barbers. They take the time to make sure you look good and they're proud of their work. I always leave with a great cut! read more

My son loves this place. Old school, no pretense. Rob is his go to guy. He listens, and remains focused on his job and client.

Rob gave me the best barber cut I've ever had. I actually tried a flat top at another barber a few days ago. I thought it initially looked alright, but upon further inspection not only did the style not work for me, the haircut itself was not high quality. Rob fixed me up just perfectly and gave the classic hot cream shave at the end to top it all off. Great conversation and just a real barber shop. I'm going to be back soon. read more

Outstanding barber shop. Norm is funny and personable and GOOD. If you want a seriously good haircut and some witty banter, go to Norm's. You'll love it. read more