Vinny is top notch! Always ready to squeeze me in whenever I need a haircut/ beard trim. Friendly, capable, reliable! read more

Great classic barber shop! I've been going here since I'm a kid and I am now bringing my own kids to get their haircuts here as well. Cash only, but there's a bank with an ATM down the block if needed. read more

Can't speak more highly enough about the experience I had with the barber that took care of me, Vinny. He gave me a great fade and I couldn't even believe the cost at the end. Family guy, with awesome energy. Highly recommend . read more

The worst barber shop I've been to . They just give u what ever hair cut they choose to give you . The barbers were rude and tried justifying what he did wrong like it was ok, didn't want to fix it either first and last time . The most ignorant people there!! GET BETTER BARBERS read more

Long over due review. I've been a loyal customer of this old school barber shop for over 15 years. Service is always on point, Vinny and his brother provide consistent meticulous haircuts. I never have left unsatisfied. Highly recommended. read more

I got a haircut from Vinny he's awesome best haircut I've ever got!!! And He's so nice!!! I recommend going here. read more

Always enjoy getting a fresh haircut at Riverdale Johnson Barber Shop. Vinny is very accommodating and you can usually get an appointment same day. Reasonable priced. Location is easy to get too. If you are not walking parking is on the street or across the street in the Key Foods lot. Has that old school feel, sports on the TV and copies of the local papers. Not fancy, but that is okay with me. read more

Riverdale Johnson Barber shop is a great little barbershop in Riverdale. So, if you are ever nearby and needing a cut, stop in and check this place out. Vinny, I think he's the owner, is very talented, and he really knows how to get my hair the way I like it. I typically go for a skin fade, which he does really well. The pricing is pretty good as well (between $15 a $17 for a regular cut). Also, they have wifi, so you can get some work done if you come in and there is a long line. Note that my parter, Tony, has visited the shop a couple of times and has had his hair cut by some of the other barbers, which he admits are not as talented as Vinny. Also, I have noticed that the other barbers rotate out often, so I have found it hard to establish a repeat business relationship with anyone other than Vinny. Again, I definitely recommend this place, but my advice would be to have Vinny do you hair first.. and then expand to another of their barbers once you feel comfortable. read more

This old school barber shop is great. It reminds me of the barbers I went to as a kid by hey give a good cut, at a good place with good service. They even use a strait razor for your man hairs. They're friendly and quick. Go old school; go here. read more

This barber shop is a Riverdale classic. I have been a patron for nearly 35 years and feel a sense of nostalgia every time I walk in. It is located in the heart of South Riverdale and brings a sense of the "way things were" to the neighborhood. As new franchises, such as Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts, swallow up the neighborhood, the Johnson Avenue Barber Shop is a nice escape. It's classic feel will make you feel at home, while its clientele will also keep you entertained during your wait. The owner, Vinny, was hired in mid-to-late 90's by then owner, Tony. Vinny has since engrained himself in the neighborhood while climbing the ladder and taking over ownership of the shop. Vinny is very engaging and can always be found at the shop ready to talk sports (Yankees, Knicks, Rangers) while giving an A+ haircut or shave. His ties to the neighborhood have grown deeper and deeper throughout the years and it is reflected through the shops customers. The clientele of the shop is as loyal as loyal can be and the "regulars" certainly add to the atmosphere. Many of my family and friends grew up getting their hair cut at the shop and now bring their children in. Please do yourself a favor and stop in the next time you are looking for a top notch haircut. It is a fantastic throwback and you will thank yourself for the experience. read more

Riverdale Johnson Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Bronx, New York

In and out. No waiting. No long pauses to have hour long conversations with other patrons or barbers. When I got there I was already late for an engagement. And seeing the two gentleman already seated with another waiting, I thought the situation bleak. But these guys manage to be friendly and get their craft done in a timely fashion. My own haircut was quick: badly. Not complicated. But you have to be thorough, no patches missed. So why 4 stars rather than five? I actually like the conversation. Gives the place a community feel. read more

Vinny did a great job cutting my son's hair. He listened to what he wanted, made him feel very comfortable, and sent him out looking good!

Very rude people. Solon is kind of dirty. First time I went there they really tried to have me back and I did come back but that was my last time. Will never go there again. read more

Everything about my experience here was amazing. I leave few establishments thinking, "I should go write a Yelp review," and this was one of the few. Riverdale Johnson Barber Shop is everything you imagine when you think of a classic, homey barber shop. Carmen is incredibly talented and did a great job, and we had a fun and thought-provoking barber shop chat. Vinny was welcoming and great to talk to as well, and the two of them along with the other patrons really make you feel like you're part of a family there. I've been dying to get a haircut for 3 months (because of Covid-19) and couldn't be happier with the result. This was my first time here, and there's no question that it's my new go-to barber shop. read more

For those seeking an excellent haircut in an unpretentious, welcoming environment, this is the place! The owner, Vinny is the key ingredient to this shop's success. read more

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Best local barbershop. I was born and raised in the area and returned after college. The guys here are skilled professionals and always do a great job with my hair. I will not go anywhere else in Riverdale. Cheers men! read more

Went here on a Friday morning and the wait was about 30min. The service was good and barber was good and listened to what type of haircut I wanted. Would go here again if needed. read more

One of the best haircuts that I've ever had! I'm visiting from California and was needing 'a haircut'. Not looking for or expecting anything special, I wandered into the Riverdale Barber Shop. I took note when my barber clipped on what could be described as a holster filled with different scissors, brushes, etc. I told him how I wanted the cut, and he went to work. Combed it out...one type of clipper... another type of clipper... one type of scissor... another type of scissor... brush and blow-dry to get rid of the clipped hairs... shave the neck, and done. He far exceeded my expectations. The next time I'm back in Riverdale I will make sure to go back! I also liked the classic barber shop environment and conversations! read more

This barber does a decent job if you want your hair cut one way, like all the photos posted here. I went in and asked for a trim and the owner cut all my hair off. My glasses were off so I couldn't see that he was doing the opposite of what I asked for. I was clear and even clarified with him what I wanted. I am very disappointed. Don't trust the place with your haircut. read more

I just moved to the neighborhood and my last regular barbershop closed after 45 years of business. I was a little nervous about trying a new place out but I'm really glad I went. I walked in around 5:00 on a Saturday evening and did not have to wait at all. Carmen cut my hair and did an excellent job, and she's really funny too! I highly recommend this place. I'll keep coming back for years to come. read more

I'm happy with the haircut but the barber was rude to me. There was no wifi and it was warm in there. I'm not coming back again.

Just moved back to Riverdale and after reading some positive reviews and decided to give Riverdale Johnson Barbershop a shot. I was not disappointed! I hadn't had a haircut in about 4 months so I really needed some styling. Vinny gave me one of the best haircuts I've had in many years. Classic old school barber shop who can now add me as a new regular customer. My Dad used to go here in the 80s and they had a pet squirrel that the previous owner would feed peanuts to thru the mail slot. read more

I needed a hair cut in Riverdale and after doing some research these guys were the obvious ones I wanted to handle my haircut. I got a great haircut for 15 dollars and walked out with a smile. Thanks Johnson Barber Shop! I'll be back. read more

I've been coming to this barber shop since I moved here in 2009. I always feel welcomed when Vinny and Donny greet me every time I walk in. I enjoy talking about hockey and the Rangers with Vinny while he cuts my hair and I always have a pleasant experience. My son also loves getting his hair cut here as Donny entertains him while in the hot seat! read more

I have been going here the mid 90's. Along the way, I have tried places from L.A. to Manhattan to Queens to Cape Cod, but I always come back here. Always pleasant, social, and they do what you want. Best part, they remember you, which is important. read more

Very nice and extremely affordable haircut ($13 for a standard mens' cut at this time). They know how to deal with the requirements of Jewish law as well! Will definitely return... read more

Best haircut I've gotten. I became a regular customer as a college student three years ago and exclusively have Vinny cut my hair now. read more

Riverdale Johnson Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Bronx, New York

The wait time was fairly short and the haircut was nothing less than perfect. definitely recommend anyone who's tired of waiting long lines for haircuts they don't want. This is the place to go ! read more

One of the best out there. Vinny is always productive and social. He always does a great haircut and with a smile. Highly recommended!!

This is a real nice place. Went there for the first time today. Vinny was very welcoming. That means a lot to me. Prices are more than reasonable. I'll be going back regularly. read more

I walked in, sat down, told the man how I wanted my hair cut, and he did exactly what he wanted, instead. Worst. Haircut. Ever. I'm now in search of a place to help me remediate this chop job. read more

You would assume that a business that relies on customer loyalty would treat their customers with respect, however that is clearly not the case... Being on a tight schedule, I called to ask the "current approximate wait time at the salon" and in return I received an extremely rude response as if I was stupid for asking such a question... Personally, I would much rather take my business elsewhere, to any of the other dozen barber shops in the area, than be disrespected by the staff at this low establishment. read more

Classic barbershop feel. Very simple store with three chairs. Vinny is friendly and knows all his customers by name and their "regular". Never go anywhere else for a haircut if you can avoid it, this place is the best. The line can get a bit long sometimes, but it is well worth the wait. read more

This place is hands down the best barber in Riverdale. Vinny knows how to run an efficient shop that delivers quality cuts every time. I have been a loyal client for over 20 years. His patience with every type of client, young and old, is what makes him an asset to the neighborhood. We need more shop keepers like Vinny in Riverdale! read more