Phil’s Barber Shop

The worst haircut I’ve ever had in my entire life don’t you ever if you want to shave your beard to come to this place

Great guys tht work here. First time going n I’m definitely going back. Recommend it to everyone. They help u find wht u want. I felt home when I walked in.

I had moved to town 2 months ago and had my first haircut at Great Clips, a huge departure from where I’d been going for 20 years previous to my move. Big mistake and, BIG MISTAKES. Driving through Pacific Grove, I saw Phil’s Barber Shop and figured, «What the heck». From the get-​go, it’s a throw back to my childhood, visiting the barber. Very comforting and appealing. I waited for 15 minutes and enjoyed local conversation with the two barbers and the two guys getting haircuts. Total Floyds Barber shop scene from Andy Griffith. when it was my turn the barber asked how I wanted it and I said, «Clean, short and sharp». I had a picture in my mind of exactly the way I wanted it and I walked out with just that. I work for an airline and my appearance is important. My haircut included a straight edge around the edges and the hand held vibrating massage on my shoulders. It was one of those few experiences in life when you think to yourself, «I can’t wait to go again». Great job, great price, nice guys. I couldn’t ask for anything more.

My former boyfriend used to frequent this place. Ross Winkle raved about what a great guy Phil is.

Everyone who works here is fantastic. Phil is a really nice guy and does a great job on haircuts. However the other folks cutting hair there are totally not up to par.
My last haircut they literally two big chunk out of the back of my head. At least they could’ve been cool enough to admit the mistake and not charged me. Instead, I went out of my way, gave them a tip and didn’t find out about a piece of my hair missing in the back of my head until my girlfriend said the haircut was really sloppy.
Bummer because I really wanted to support the crew. ONLY have Phil cut your hair guys!

Awesome little hole-​in-​the-​wall joint! Only 3 chairs in a space about the size of a bachelor apartment. My barber’s name was Gabriel & he did an impeccable job!!! So much so, that my lady was smiling from ear-​to-​ear when the renovation was done. On a side note, they have a 3 man Latino band that entertain the clients while getting clipped (Saturdays only, according to the head mariachi). Thank goodness for Unilocal!,otherwise I wouldn’t have found this Westside grooming gem. Looking forward to my next shearing

So awesome. I was greeted by an 80 year old man that didn’t even work there– he was just hanging out. During the course of my haircut, I learned about the history of del Rey, the current status of the shoreline crips, and was told by an 80 year old man that «back in the day, he could kick a cigarette out of a mans mouth» oh, and haircuts are only 12 bucks.

If you want a no-​frills cut or trim while listening to a Mexican singer and guitarist rehearse, this is the place for you. A unique experience for sure. I will be back for my next sideburn and neck trim.

Great place to get a cheap haircut.

This place is awesome! It’s definitely an old school barber shop. Phil is nice and he does a good job. He might be old but the guy still have mad skills. If you want a good cut for a reasonable price of $ 12 this is the spot for you.

Old School Barbershop. Lots of hangers-​on hanging around.
Somewhat Clubhouse atmosphere.
Great prices & always entertaining.

It’s in the 99 cent store parking lot. Phil knows how to cut hair plain and simple. I went in there for the first time this week and had a great time listening to Phil and his counterpart banter back and forth. It’s an oldschool barbershop where you can count on a super reasonable price for a great haircut. Phil should actually be charging more for a mens cut judging from the other businesses in the area but he keeps the prices low anyway. Phil knew how to cut my hair just by looking at it. I really didn’t need to direct him on how to cut my hair which I loved because me trying to describe my ideal haircut comes out like a trainwreck. Don’t let the surrounding businesses fool you, Phil’s Barbershop is the real deal.

This place defines oldskool. Great haircut but had to wait over an hour and a half with two people before me on a Sunday morning as there was only one guy cutting hair. Not the place to go if you’re in a rush or have liberal political views.

I’ve been getting haircuts here for almost a year now. Phil is super cool and knows everyone in the area, it seems. I like the nostalgiac atmosphere and miss those types of barbershops that I remembered as a kid. The price is great and Phil really seems to enjoy his job.

Great no-​nonsense neighborhood barbershop. Located right by the 99 cent Only Store, I walked right in and got my haircut right away for $ 12. No frills, my haircut was exactly as promised and what I wanted, but I was impressed with the amount of care he put into the job.

This place is old-​school in a great way: the walls are lined with photos of old boxers, Spencer Gifts-​era placards (like a «Bullshit License», for example), boxing trophies (Phil was a prize fighter back in the day), old bottles of hair tonics, everything you’d expect and want in a barber shop that has operated since the late 60s.
The requisite Playboy magazines are available to peruse while you wait and if there’s a game on, they have it on the TV. The Bullshit License is apt, since you will always find the place filled with cronies, chatting about ex-​wives, good-​natured ribbing and bullshitting about current events. If you want to talk boxing, there is no better place.
If you’re used to a $ 30 or $ 70 haircut, do not come here — you’re not going to get your hair washed, your cuticles trimmed or your eyebrows waxed. Your going to get a haircut with buzzers, scissors and if necessary a straight razor. This is a straight-​up barber shop for men.
I will admit, I’ve had a few mishaps here (lopped off sideburns) but I’m willing to overlook it if only for the $ 12 fee. If you’re looking for an old-​school clip joint, this is the place.
And after your haircut, you could always walk across the parking lot to the 99 Cents Store to treat yourself to some batteries, light bulbs and Cadbury Eggs from 1989.
Since I couldn’t find it elsewhere on the net, here are their hours:
Mondays — Closed
Tues thru Fri — 8AM — 5:30PM
Sat — 8AM — 5PM
Sun — 8AM — 2:30PM

I don’t even know where to begin. I’m writing this review at a laundromat internet kiosk and I only have eight minutes left, so please don’t expect a flawless review, but damn this dude Phil is legit.
He cut my hair. Took many breaks to sell cigarettes and chat with an endless parade of friends that peeked their heads through the door. He told me about one time that he was in jail in the 70s and how he smuggled in a balloon of H and how he couldn’t puke it out so he had to wait til the next day for a B.M. And he CONTINUED to tell me that he didn’t have any gear with him so he had to sniff the whole bag.
This dude is an institution. He’s 75 or so at this point but he’d still knock your lights out with a couple of well placed jabs. So if you want a good cut ($ 12) and a great story and a pack of smokes go say hey to Phil.
By the way, the inside of this place is crammed with so much vintage Americana that it should be protected by the national historic society.

2.5 stars. Went on a Saturday morning and waited for quite a while. Finally got my hair buzzed. Nothing special. Yeah, it’s got some boxing history in the form of posters and photos up on the wall and a bunch of magazines here and there, but it didn’t do much for me. Didn’t find either barber particularly warm or friendly.
Verdict: relatively inexpensive, $ 12 old school buzz shop. Just didn’t get a really good vibe from the folks.

I am caught between 3 and 4 stars on this one. I’ll have to go with 3, but that doesn’t mean «Bad» in my book. I’ll tell you how I arrived at this:
Décor ⁴⁄₅ — Awesome kitsch without trying to be. The layers of stuff in the place are phenomenal, clearly built up over many many years.
Price ⁵⁄₅ — 12 bucks, simple and pure.
Barbers — Phil ³⁄₅ — good barber, has cut some great hair in his day, for sure. Gets it done quick and dirty style.
Other Dude — ²⁄₅ — This dude clearly had a stroke, as he couldn’t move half his body and was doing that chewing motion with his teeth as he cut hair. Thank god I didn’t get him, but I probably wouldn’t let him cut my hair. I give him 2 starts instead of one out of respect for continuing to be a barber with only half a body of motor skills.
Overall, if you’re like me and just want a cheap quick haircut, go here. Don’t try and get anything fancy though.

I got my top chopped by Jack, a heavily inked bulldog of a barber with earrings and a beard I’m sure his cellmates admired. Jack and Phil, the owner of the establishment, are both quite the storytellers, and they look like they’ve been cutting heads so long I half expected their next tale to be about how Jesus liked his beard trimmed.
«How you wanna do it?» Jack asks me.
Chop it, I tell him.
«I’ll take carea it,» he answers.
Twelve bucks and 15 minutes later he keeps his word. I’m happy, I’m out. Phil’s Barber Shop is so Old School that Will Ferrel should make a sequel where the only thing he does is get his hair cut here.