Tremendous service and always about the hair and community versus the snotty locals and non locals that come expecting to just snap fingers and be kings. The one stars on here I've read are a great example of the absolute worst this area and its arrogance has to offer in low brow inbred back town Neanderthals that try to leave online reviews faceless than in person like the cowards they are. If you need a solid hair cut and someone who remembers you and cares more for the craft of hair cutting and barbering than the super cut cucks of the area. This is your place read more

Amazing haircut and a great vibe. Phil is a super like-able and real dude and you'll have a great experience here. It's very well decorated and just a great experience overall. read more

Great atmosphere and the perfect hair cut and style. I will certainly be going back.

I brought my son in this shop for a simple cleanup trim, and my son who is 14 looked like he just enlisted. A trim isn't a buzz cut. I could have saved my money and did it myself. read more

Phil and his crew are epic! Great service, great music, awesome conversation. A classic barbershop experience.

Did a walk in haircut and was extremely happy with the service. Did a great job with my hair. Great vibe and loved the music. Wish I would have known of this place sooner. read more

Come for a haircut, shave, or beard trim and stay for the vibes! The realest barber shop in the 831- barbering has been in Phill's family for generations and this shop is an absolute gem. All walk ins, no appointments, cash only. Visit on the first Friday of the month for a killer concert! read more

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Juicy cuts Quality vibes Interesting conversation. Slapping tunes Thick chodes Good times read more

Phil's barber shop has been cutting my family's hair for years and have never had a problem

Went in for a haircut and full-service hot towel straight-razor shave. Phill took his time, gave me great advice, and I couldnt be happier with the results. If you're looking for a real barber, Phill is the guy. 5 stars! read more

My 13 year old son asked him to clean up the sides and Phill gave him a buzz cut. He even said he didn't want it that short when he saw the clippers come for the top and Phill did it anyways! He walked out worse than when he walked in. Then he apologized for the bad cut charged him $40 as he was holding back tears. The worst experience ever. read more

Its a proper mens barbershop. No reservations. First come, first served. Had a haircut and beard trim. All was great. Now ready to meet my wife for a nice dinner. :) read more

Terrible attitude. Good thing there's lots of other barbers in the area. I put up with the endless rants because it was cheap. At this point, I'd rather pay more and never have to see or listen to that guy again. read more

Walk ins is always great and that's what they promised. Great hair cut . Old barbershop vibe.

First my hair is just insanely difficult to cut. Its been a little over ten days. And I might add almost every time I ask my hair professional to just trim the split ends on the back. I almost always wind up with a roughly businessman' haircut. The guy that cut my hair was the single best barber That has ever cut my hair. I can run my fingers through the back of my hair......it still has length and at a little over a week its been so very easy.....it even lays better when not even combed. Best barber ever and I will definitely be headed back there. They are located on the west side of the street across from the Monarch Grill read more

I love Phil's Barber Shop. The shop itself is really nice and awesome. They have a lot of cool barber type artifacts in there. The gentleman in there do an exceptional job at cutting hair. When I go in I like to get my cut from Phil. I'm not really a picky guy when it comes to a hairstyle, so when I go in I just say "Phil, make me look fresh" and within 10-15 minutes I cut a perfect cut that I get compliments on for weeks. They carry such great conversations in there it's almost like I want my hair to grow out quick just so I can go back and hang out with cool people and have awesome conversations. The topping on the cake is that they give you a little shoulder/neck massage with an old school vibrating device that totally relaxes you. It's also SUPER rad that they have a band show there once a month and it's totally worth going. Definitely a place that I want to give continued business and I hope you decide to go check it out! A great experience and service. read more

Phil's is a refreshing blast to the past, a 21st Century rendition of 1960. Walk in anytime for a great cut ! read more

Everyone we're in the area he goes to fills. They do a great job and fix any damage I may have done. read more

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I'm only in town for a few months and since I was in desperate need of a haircut, I searched and searched and was fortunate enough to find Phill's My first experience at Phill's was nothing short of incredible. From the initial greeting by the man Phill himself, to the great haircut, to the friendly conversation, I couldn't be any happier. I was a bit worried since I have gotten my hair cut by the same barber for over 15+ years, but Phill didn't disappoint and I will gladly be going back again. Thank you, Phill! read more

So, what pickups should I replace the stock pickups in my 335/337 Chibson? It was cheap, like $200, but I like it. Just could use some better pickups. Side note: try out a set of Dunlop Mexican lottery 8s, the 7s are crazy light. read more

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My sons have been coming here for a bit, it was the first time I took one of them there myself . What a welcoming great barber experience ! Phil's haircut and beard trim transformed my son, his customer service and conversation transformed my sons mood ! Highly recommend this reasonably priced , old school barber experience ! read more

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Phil is the shit. Great haircut and great convos. Has great memes. 5/5. Good prices and walk-ins always welcome.

I went to get a cut weeks later from my usual place and they scolded me for going here! Said whoever cut my hair before was so lazy and did a horrible job. Do not risk coming here, honestly great clips does a better job. read more

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Took my 8-year old boy for a hair cut. There was no advertised price. I was told after they started that it will cost him $50 and that they only accept cash. So I had to leave my boy behind unsupervised to find an ATM. Very disappointed with their service. $50 haircut was not worth it. Spare your money and take your business elsewhere where. read more

Really, really wanted to like this place. I'm an older guy, local, and the place has a fun vibe. Phil's a good guy. But if you go -- be super firm on your instructions. I asked to just clean up the sides as I have been growing it out. Next thing I knew Phil took one big slice with the 1.5 all the way up to the crown. Super bummed that he didn't confirm, go slower, double check, etc. Wam, bam, damn! Really, I've tried several cuts here and this time was the worst but it wasn't the first time I was disappointed. My bad for not moving on oearlier. read more

Phil's is the place to get a cut! His place is centrally located in downtown PG where there is plenty of parking. Phill is a quick witted entrepreneur with an old school barbershop. Can't go wrong getting a cut from Phill. Go see him! read more

Phil did an amazing job cutting my son and husbands hair! Thanks Phil, Rad shop!! My son actually loved getting his haircut and Phil gives a clean perfect cut! Highly recommend! read more

Phill's Barber Shop - Thanks Phil, My 6 year old actually enjoyed getting his haircut and got the best haircut of his life! - Barbers Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Had a great hair cut today just walking by I was watching as Phil was cutting hair he had his door open invited me in for a hair cut . I enjoyed the time in the chair forgot what's it like to be in a real Barber shop. Recommend to try this for your next hair cut , you'll in joy the pleasant atmosphere . Remember to bring cash. read more

Philip is a beautiful soul I love his hair cuts Cozy place where you can meet new people and make new friends and prices are really good And I noticed that credit cards are not accepted only cash which is so cool and make you feel like you're in the 90's Visit Phill's Barber Shop don't miss this beautiful experience read more

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Great cut while on vacation for 25th anniversary Wife loves it too, thanks for getting me in so quickly keep it up, I'll tell all my friends Chris from Bakesfield read more

Been here one time before with good service , but these guys are never open, there is a big sign that says open but another much smaller sign that says closed ,will be back . It has happened twice to me , this time the signs said close be back at 2:15 , so I went had lunch came back at 2:20 and then the signs changed to be back at 9:00 am ... Wtf you don't take appointments , message on your phone says you are open until 5pm ... I give up on this place . read more

Phill's Barber Shop - Oxymoron open but we're closed . First is it will be back open at 2:15 today and then at 2:20 time changed to 9:00 following day. - Barbers Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Bobby was fab! Shave n Haircut was a wonderful experience and I look 20 years younger.

After being turned down as a walk-in from the #1 and #2 shops on Yelp's sorted ratings list, I had the good luck to come to Phill's. Great shop. Great haircut from Saul. I came in as a walk-in looking like Grizzly Adams and came out a civilized man. read more

So we were in Monterey, CA to visit our daughter. We headed into Pacific Gove, CA for brunch at the Red House, which was great. Afterwards, we decided to walk around. I saw this old school barbershop and told wifey "hey I need a haircut really bad. Gonna stop in here." I sat down and Phill told me to sign in. I did. There were two barbers, both cutting hair. I was the only person waiting. Now you have to feel the scene of this place. 1950's style furniture and displays. Everything old school to include the products displayed to the barber coats worn by the barbers. This in itself was really cool. Now, while waiting, the barbers begin speaking about world events...questioning what the fuck is going on like normal people, not like brainwashed political hacks. The back and forth is hilarious. One cannot help but feel they've stepped foot back in time when dudes just spoke their minds in a barber shop. Phill keeps dropping bombs and questioning the going's on in the world. He offers a customer some crazy unique stickers. Finishes up with dude. Calls me to his chair. I sit down and he asks "what are we doing?" Before I can answer he tells me what he's going to do with my haircut. WTF? Ok whatever. I go with it. While he's cutting my hair some old fat dude leans over the half door from outside and says "Can I get a haircut?" Phill responds, "Not fuckin' standin' out there you can't." I bite my tongue as this dude continues to drop hilarious lines. My wife and mom are outside on the bench laughing while they listen to this dude cutting my hair. The end of the story...this goon gave me a badass haircut and had me laughing the entire time. THIS is how a barber shop should be. I'd see this dude weekly but live across the country. If you're in the Monterey, CA area...this is where you need to go for your cut. read more

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Great barber. Great shop right downtown pacific grove . I always get a great cut from Phill.

Top notch service in an old school gentleman's barber shop atmosphere. The owner was one cool dude to chat with. Hands down the Best cut and straight razor shave I've ever had. I'll definitely stop back in the next time I visit from Texas. Thanks Phil. read more

Really great barber shop, always come here. Get my haircut here every 3 weeks and they have always come through. Great vibes, lots of mirrors to get a full view of your cut! read more

Raucous little barber shop on Lighthouse. Small spot with only 3 or 4 chairs. Phil seems to know everyone in town and stops to shoot the breeze with passersby frequently. Not necessarily a G-rated location, so do with that what you will. Oddly enough, I swung in her for the first time to get a haircut on the day of my wedding (what could go wrong?). I only waited for about 10 minutes. The barber I got was friendly, clearly knew what he was doing. My biggest pet peeve when getting a haircut is having to tell the person cutting my hair what guards to use and how many finger-lengths to keep on top. I asked him to clean up what I had and he got to work right away. The haircut was reasonably priced, and looked sharped. read more

Great guys! Super friendly. Didn't cut any corners. Took their time on the straight edge. Good little shoulder rub bonus at the end... A little more pricey. Bring cash, as it's cash only. read more

Normally got my haircut by Phil and it was great. Got my haircut by the new guy Bob and its the worst haircut I have ever had. I look like the goddamn Pringles can guy. I haven't gotten teased so much since middle school this guy messed me up so bad. Even my mom is clowning on me. My hair was wet after he finished and I thought it looked decent enough and Phil always did pretty good so I tipped 40%! Then it dried and revealed how bad it was. I was pretty mad because haircuts are really expensive! But writing this is honestly cathartic. Save your money and buy a hat or wait for Phil. read more