Joey is just a wonderful spirit! Solid haircut, with plenty of smiles. Highly recommend!!!!!

My husband comes to The State Barber Shop whenever he needs a "spa day". It's not just a haircut (F is bald) and a shave. It's a guy town experience. Joe the Barber has been running his shop for 45 years, which says a lot in a city that has seen it's ups and downs and thankfully it's ups again. Joe is a character. Charming, always in a good mood, if you are feeling down Stroll into his shop... guaranteed you will feel better. read more

State Barber Shop - Christmas clean up. - Barbers Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Joe is not only great with haircuts providing an experience like none other I have ever had. I used to visit Joe for trims once a month but pass his shop in between the parking lot and building I was working in. He is always positive and I truly miss having the companionship as well as the best haircut of my life. If you are new in town, stop by and say hello. Unfortunately I live pretty far and changed jobs to be closer to home or I would still be visiting him daily. Thank you for everything Joe! read more

Rich M. must be so self absorbed not to see the mirrors in the shop. For the rest of us, a real old-fashioned barbershop with real nice people. I have been a patron for 35 years. Son and grandson go there too. This is not a salon, it is a barber shop. The place is comfortable, the customers range from Governors to the common man. You will get a haircut, wisdom, a joke or two, a pep talk and a neck and shoulder massage. read more

State Barber Shop - State Barber Shop with patron, barber, and photographer reflected in the mirror. - Barbers Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

From the moment I stepped into State Barber Shop, I was welcomed by Joey and I fell in love. He was the humblest man I've ever met. I thought I was just gonna get a haircut but I ended up with more life lessons and quotes that I feel blessed to have found his shop. Would recommend his shop to everyone who wants a great haircut and phenomenal service. read more

Barber of the old school. Excellent. I think the one star review below must have been in a different store--there is no way anybody can miss the mirrors in this place. read more

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what can I say other than it doesn't matter how long you have been away when you come in here you are treated like family. It's like a spa for men without all the fluff! read more

The owner of this place at least tried to be friendly. He's a former body builder with some younger pictures of himself posted in the shop. It bothered me that the shop didn't even have mirrors on the walls. Is the place so self-absorbed in how great their haircuts are, that they don't even care whether or not their patrons can see their own haircut and provide their own opinion? Odd isn't it? Of course the cut wasn't exactly how I wanted it, but how could I communicate my dislike if I couldn't even see it???? On the way out, I was propositioned for some extra work unrelated to the shop...very creepy. Needless to say, I won't ever be going back. read more

After a long absence, I've returned to the State Barber Shop and I intend to be a loyal customer. Joe Festa is one of the most talented, kindest and wisest men I've met. His shop is clean and bright, with an old-world charm and a sense of community that can't be replicated in modern salons. Joe pulled out all the stops for me, lathering my hair with a fragrant mousse, treating my face with a hot towel, giving me a shave, and applying a thin facial mask. It was such a refreshing experience, and it brightened my spirits. I look forward to coming back. read more

Bottom line, if a visit to Joe at State Barber Shop doesn't put a smile on your face, seek professional help. He is a great barber and one of the most positive people I've ever met. I go in here maybe twice a year and they always remember me and are super friendly. Great old-fashioned no-frills affordable barber shop. read more

This is a great place to get a great hair cut. Two of the nicest guy and they make you feel at home. This is a nice barber shop, no bells and whistles but you come out feeling like a million bucks! read more

There are barbers, and then there is Joe Festa. Nothing fancy or pretentious, and definitely not expensive, but getting my hair cut there this morning made my whole day --- and gives me even more hope for the revival that is going on in downtown Trenton. read more

I have been going to State Barber shope for almost 20 years and it is a great place. There are mirrors in front of each chair like most barber shops. You can still go there and get a hot lather shave with a real razor and the conversation is always uplifting and positive unlike a lot of other places. Go for a great hair cut at a very reasonable price and feel great when you leave! read more

Great hair cut, fast (but not hurried), good price. Very friendly barbers who genuinely appreciate and care for their customers, and who love their town. Highly recommended! read more