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    The Public Barber

    4.8 (107 reviews)
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    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

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    Haircut

    Haircut and shave

    Shave only

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    Derek G.

    Rhett my barber, now for the foreseeable future did a 5 star job! Friendly, experienced and end results that look great and receive my praise! Well worth the price they charge! Remember to wear your mask when you go! Great friendly environment with people that respect all! A truly diverse and awesome place to go get your haircut! I follow the path Mr. Spock laid out when it comes to how to treat people, which is Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations! As someone who is Neurodivergent I love these guys! Fantastic job and I'll be back for sure! You have a client for life!

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    Mac L.

    My partner recently moved to the Uptown area, and I just so happened to be in the market for a new barber! As a queer person it was extremely important to me to find a barber that is LGBT+-friendly, where I felt comfortable enough to go in. I found that at The Public Barber. I did a little research before hand and decided to book with Donald, who was very kind, conversational, and forgiving even though I was a little late to my appointment. They have a lot of open appointments now since their regulars are getting haircuts further in between than normal due to COVID, so now is a good time to book! They have a small waiting area outside of the shop and take your temperature before you come in, with a hand sanitizer pump at the front table. They have about two barbers working at a time, and it is required for everyone to wear a mask. Because of this, only cuts and shaves are being offered at the moment. Another really important thing to mention is that they take cash only. Overall, the environment of the shop is wonderful, the barbers are friendly and great at what they do, and I think The Public Barber will be a regular visit for me in the coming years!

    Lee B.

    Corona Cut with David, love this place, online booking is awesome for my hectic unorganized life right now, these guys are taking safety serious, checking temps, wearing mask, changing smocks for each person, feels good to feel the wind on my ears again.

    Aaron S.

    Just had my first appointment here, and it definitely won't be my last. The space is beautifully thought out - very inviting, open and stylish. My favorite design item was the old fashion barber chairs which were very comfortable. Service prices are very reasonable. I didn't feel rushed or pressured at all - my barber really listened to me and gave me exactly the haircut I wanted/asked for. Can't wait to return.

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    Michael S.

    Thanks, Larry! We agree, Larissa is the best!

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    Michael S.

    Thank you so much, Jeff!! Great meeting you!

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    Thank you, Derek! We appreciate you!

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    Michael S.

    Thank you, Christopher!!! We love and miss you!

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    Michael S.

    Thank you for the kind words!! Donald is really great.

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    3 years ago

    Freddie is a king! Sharpest fade I've ever had and affordable too! I can't wait to come back!

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    Michael S.

    Thanks, Colby! We think he’s a king too.

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    Michael S.

    Thank you so much!!!

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    Michael S.

    Thank you, Joseph! We appreciate the kind words!

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    Michael S.

    Thank you, Scott!!! Jon is pretty great!

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    Thank you, Ty! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    First time at a barber and had an amazing experience. Jon was the best and gorgeous af!

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    Thanks, Andy!! We look forward to seeing you again soon!!

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    Thank you, Douglas! We appreciate you!

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    After 10yrs of not visiting a barber i opted to visit Funk's!…read moreMan was i impressed! Great shop and James did me a solid and trimmed my beard and made me feel like i had been going there for years. Will be makin it my regular shop to visit.....pricing is just right! Pay em a visit my kings!

    Funk's Barbershop, downtown Chicago…read more Back in town for New Year's. Same trip my wife and I make every year. Same city that feels like an old friend. I needed a quick cleanup on the beard. What I walked out with was something else entirely. This was a full man pampering experience. And I'm not using that word lightly. Beard trim. Clean squared lines. Tight fade. Hot towel. Straight razor shave. Another hot towel. Beard balm and oil worked in slow and intentional. Then a clean aftershave that made the whole thing feel finished. Not rushed. Not sloppy. Done right. Joshua took care of me, and the guy is a surgeon with clippers. Quiet confidence. Knows his craft. Listens. Adjusts. Checks his work. Then checks it again. He also introduced me to Lawrence, the owner. Solid guy. Proud of his shop. You can feel that standard in the place. The vibe inside is Chicago. Cool. Relaxed. Real. No ego, but you know you're somewhere legit. You're not sitting in a chain shop where they push you in and shove you out. You sit down. You get taken care of. You walk out looking like you respect yourself again. And fellas, if you stop in, don't be surprised if you see a Chicago pro athlete sitting three chairs down. This place pulls a crowd. Highly recommend Joshua. Highly recommend Funk's. If you're in town and want to look sharp instead of hacked up, go here. Treat yourself. Let them spoil you. Then go about your night with some swagger.

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    We were looking for an out of town barber for a special event, which can be daunting if you're…read morerelying solely on reviews. Kenny Mac's had good reviews and a lot of good pictures so we decided to take a chance on them. Upon arrival, the place was super spacious and clean and the team was really welcoming. There was also convenient street parking and a nice area to sit while you waited for your haircut. Onto the haircut! We had the honor of having Kenny Mac himself cut my fiancés hair. He was super kind and easy to chat with during the haircut. We gave him an inspiration picture and he followed that perfectly, like it was incredibly spot on. He was super thoughtful too, asking questions and going back and forth to make sure he knew exactly what we wanted. And the outcome was impressive. I think he will do exactly what you ask him to, so if you're not happy that could be on the customer lol. He recreated the picture we sent him perfectly. The fade was fresh and sharp, and the vibes were good. It was also a good sign that there was a decent customer flow. I was also waiting around and noticed that a lot of other customers had really nice haircuts too so you can tell they really take their time to produce high quality haircuts for everyone, no matter which team member it is. We feel a lot better knowing that we have someone in the city that can do a good job and we are glad that we took a chance on the right person. He also offers mobile services throughout the city so that is really helpful. I really wish we took a fresh picture of the haircut, because now it is grown out, but I think the other pictures you see online reflect the service you receive. Also the prices were really reasonable. I'd definitely try this place out if you're looking for a high quality barber!

    Stopped by this barbershop recently and left seriously impressed. The cut turned out exactly how I…read morehoped clean, sharp, and shaped perfectly so it fits my style and looks great from every angle. You can tell real attention goes into the details, and the level of skill shows in the final result. The shop itself has a great energy: relaxed, professional, and easy to feel comfortable in while you're there. Everything about the experience felt smooth and well handled, which made the visit even better. Walking out, I felt refreshed and confident with how everything turned out. Definitely one of the best haircut experiences I've had, and it's a spot I'll gladly return to again.

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    I've been going to Klaudija for a shave every week for about 6 months now. It has become the…read morehighlight of my week. She does a great job, has helped me fill out my beard to look better than ever and i get compliments on my haircuts all the time.

    Unfortunately I can not recommend this business. I committed to a quarterly member at $350, so…read more$1400 a year plus tips for a weekly beard trimmer and hair cut. The stylist was fantastic. However the customer service was sorely lacking. A membership is a different model and certainly a person's hair grows at differing rates. So when my stylist said let's not cut your hair today that was fine. A few weeks later I recieved a text message stating my appointment for that day was changed. This has happened before so I presumed something happened. Typically they reach out but I can't imagine a system errant sending a text for no reason. After I was called for being late to the original appointment time I was confused and spoke with Cassie from the front desk. She was dismissive and disrespectful when I merely tried explaining facts. When confronted her response was she was only being disrespectful because she felt I was being disrespectful to her. A wild thing to say considering the money I was committed to spending and I neither raised my voice, swore etc. After canceling due to her unprofessional attitude she then tried charging for services that were never rendered from the appointments mentioned above. This all could have been easily fixed by her remaining calm, allowing me to send the text, and we chalk it up to a system error. I could have rescheduled the appointment and they'd still have a client. To then even charge for an appointment missed resulting from their system error is disgusting. Thankfully I sent the proof to my band and we resolved it that way. Clearly Cassie has some maturation required for being in customer service. I've overheard her several times at the salon saying she doesn't care about things. And people should know how little they value a membership. Apparently they make less money on members per the stylist so I'm not sure why bother? Anyway go somewhere else where you'll be valued and respected as a client.​​

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