Belmont Barbershop Limited

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2328 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

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Belmont Barbershop Limited
Local(773) 296-0894

2328 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

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Expert Reviews of Belmont Barbershop Limited

Citysearch | Old-fashioned basics--a haircut and shave--keep men groomed at this Lakeview barber shop.

This Lakeview barber shop keeps it old-school--just haircuts and shaves. Gents get their hair trimmed and their whiskers cleaned by a straight razor by either Joshua Cooley or Billy Stump, who end each...
citysearch.com - expert review - 04/14/2006
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User Reviews of Belmont Barbershop Limited

Yelp.com Review - by Mayor D.

2.0 of 5 stars. I thought I'd give an update. When one gets a bad haircut, the one bit of hope they have is that it will grow back... well mine has certainly grown back, but it actually looks worse than the original…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Another fine haircut from the boys at Belmont Barbershop. I dont even mind if I ever have to wait- I can read the BEER magazines for hours.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tyler H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Easily the best value in Chicago... maybe for anything! 15 bucks gets you the best haircut in town. If you are like me and constantly complaining about Salon prices versus Great…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd heard some great things about the Belmont Barbershop so when it was time for my husband to get a trim I sent him that way. He's fairly particular about getting his hair cut, and, doesn't really…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can't believe that a haircut there is only $15. It wasn't crowded when I went there so I didn't get a chance to play pool or have a beer. My barber, Andrew, is a dead ringer for Jason Priestly. It was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Chicago has too many unisex shops. More gal than guy, I do not look forward to the bright red nails and dog-eared issues of Cosmo. Nice lines but I want a hot shave and as slap of Clubman Bay Rum.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anders B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yeah! This place is the place for a normal man who wants his hair looking consistently good to come and get a haircut. I went here after reading the raves on here and was not disappointed. The men in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to say, I had been spending most of my time getting my haircut at a SuperCuts and only now realize I have been wasting my time and money. The guys at Belmont Barbershop really know how to take…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul S.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you want a real honest to goodness 'barbershop' in Chicago, this is the place. I have had two... count em, TWO barbers my whole life. It would have only been one had I not moved cross country when…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave D.

5.0 of 5 stars. In a previous life I lived in Lakeview, not too far from the Belmont Barbershop. I was walking along aimlessly, saw it, and decided to stop by and get a haircut. This was when they were just getting…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome - Josh took great care with my fine hair and fragile ego today and gave me a great summer cut! I will be back!
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have gone to Supercuts or Fantastic Sams for as long as I have been paying for my own haircuts. (My mom refused to pay for them anymore when I came home with a mohawk when I was 14). Thankfully, I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike A.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best barbershops I've ever been to. I went on a Saturday and all 4 barbers were hard at work. You are best to have an appointment, otherwise there is a good chance they will not be able to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Billy and Josh kick ass! This is the best barbershop I have ever been to. Great prices! Great haricuts! Hilarious conversation.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Don't listen to the review by 'ol Skippy. This is a great place for a haircut. Although I must say their satellite radio station sounded just like the Loop or any other generic classic rawk station.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shane H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Comics, PBR, Pool Table, Books on Sideshow Banner Art, Crunchy Music, not much more that I could ask for in a barbershop. But wait.....the haircut. I have been searching for a good rockabilly…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I FINALLY talked my husband into going somewhere other than Great Clips for hair cuts. his hair has never looked better! thank you Belmont Barber Shop!
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Skipper D.

2.0 of 5 stars. After trying this place (the highest rated place) for a haircut in Chicago, I have come to the conclusion that Yelpers have no freaking clue... I'm done with trusting Yelp for anything.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd like to thank the Belmont Barber shop for consistently making my boyfriend look handsome. He also smells great, thanks to the Layrite they sell him!
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great old school barber shop! pool table, pbr's, and a sharp lookin shop....also good dudes work here..... they make Bill Smiles the envy of Belmont Ave. haha......
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place rules. I have been going there since right after they opened. The shop is always a fun place to get a haircut and a beer. Quality haircut, quality people, locally owned business, and EZ…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is what a dude haircut should be. The place is laid-back and relaxing, and they do a great cut, quickly. If you want to chat, they'll talk you up, but if you just want to sit there and relax,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Josh, Billy, and Andrew are great guys and this is a great barbershop. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Josh has been my barber since 2003 when we both lived in Cleveland and it's…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sir arthur g.

5.0 of 5 stars. The guys that work here are some of the best. Not only as far as barbers go, but all around humans as well. Every detail about this shop is outstanding. From the instant you walk in it feels as if you…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by George D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just discovered The Belmont Barbershop the other day, and it may have contributed to my finally joining Yelp, just so I could give this place a good review. It's like the best of both worlds-- the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michael c.

5.0 of 5 stars. cool place. been there once. nice layout. only problem was i was facing the seating couch the whole haircut. pretty weird since i never face anything but the mirrors during haircuts. or i was just…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Avoid this place

I had a horrible experience at Belmont Barbershop. I have been a customer there for over one year, coming regularly with my son. We both had an appointment on a Saturday. I arrived at the shop 15 minute late(I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David N.

1.0 of 5 stars. I had a horrible experience at Belmont Barbershop. I have been a customer for over one year, coming regularly with my six year old son. We both had an appointment for a Saturday. I arrived at the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt M.

5.0 of 5 stars. So getting haircuts is not really my forte, but I was in need of one. Judging from my pic, you might get the idea. Anywho, I yelped around and found one just down the road from me. These guys were…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm one of those douches that is real picky about my hair, making it nearly impossible for me to find a place that I am happy getting my hair cut at. Thanks to yelp I have found it. The Belmont…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicholle H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have never gotten my hair cut here obviously, but my husband has and they do a great job every time. He is very particular about his hair, so when his old stylist left from another salon we went…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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What's Not To Like?

The staff are friendly, they accept walk-ins (but I think you can call ahead too), the space is very comfortable and has a great old-school decor, it is inexpensive, and the best is you can shoot some pool and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chip T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't know what Nicole's review was all about. These guys show nothing but respect to all of their customers. This shop is top notch and a throwback to what a barbershop should be. Great prices,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad B.

5.0 of 5 stars. If anyone ever gives this place less than 4 stars, maybe they belong at Halo or a women's salon. These guys are awesome and they deserve a loyal customer base. I went for my first cut today and was…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to go to this small barbershop in Madison, WI where I got a great haircut at a reasonable price, and received old-fashioned, friendly service. Worried that I would have a hard time getting…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott H.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's been 15 years since I've gotten a haircut in the same place more than twice. I've been going to Josh and Billy now for almost 2 years. Great cuts - they listen, and will make sure the cut you…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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You don't need anything fancy

Just a simple barber shop with great barbers. Quick but thorough, great ambiance without being pretentious.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I kind of just want to hang out there one day, drink beer, and play pool. But, that might be a little awkward. I'll stick to the haircuts, and reading on the comfortable leather couches as I wait, and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chitown R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place. Great guys working here. I wish they actually washed your hair, but that aside, they do a decent job for the money. I wouldn't expect anything mind blowing, but they won't screw anything…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Seriously one of the best places to get a haircut. The atmosphere and the cuts are top notch. I used to bounce around between the chain places or the more expensive salons. Every time I walked out…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mario B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just got my first haircut at this barbershop and it's nice to know that some businesses still value your business and time by having appointments. Unlike other hair cut places based on volume and lax…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jet H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Josh is the sh*t! He's a super cool dude who's like a ninja with clippers. Precision cuts for a very reasonable price. Only place I know to get Lay-Rite pommade.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Once again, thanks Yelp. I walked into the door after a short bus ride and one of the owners immediately asked in a very polite way "can I help you"? I told him I was the 4:20 appointment, and he…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Finding a good barber is like finding a good dentist or doctor. Once you find the right one, you'll never want to go to anyone else. That's what we have here at the Belmont Barbershop. I've been going…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by William R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Doesn't seem like that revolutionary of a concept, but there doesn't seem to be anything else quite like this in Chicago--a happy medium between the classic old-timey barber shop and a discount salon.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ned C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I hesitate to write this because this place is such a find. I got my haircut by Billy yesterday and he read my mind...through my hair...it was amazing. Best haircut I've ever had. One of the criteria…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jarrad M.

4.0 of 5 stars. These guys run a kick butt men's shop. I've had Josh cut my hair a few times and he always does a great job. They don't charge an arm and a leg either. They always seem to take their time, even when I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I moved into the city about 6 months ago and I still found myself driving to the place I always went to in the suburbs. I then decided to find a new, local place and was excited when I read about…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Every time my husband has tried to get a reasonably inexpensive haircut it ends up a waste of money. Belmont Barbershop seems to have put an end to that legacy. My husband just came back with a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Howard B.

5.0 of 5 stars. A haircut with Josh is more than a haircut: it's an experience of excellence. Whenever I visit the Chicago area I will undoubtedly make an appointment.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only bad part about the BBS is how busy it is now that the word is out. I'd much rather deal with planning ahead to get an open chair and a great haircut than going to a characterless corporate…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by steve c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great $15 haircut. Gave a little back of the head custom razor shave which was cool and unexpected. It was empty when I went so I didn't really get to check the ambiance or play with the pool table.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is an excellent place to get your haircut. It is an actual barbershop and these guys are by far the best barbers that I have ever been to. That is saying a lot because I have been to my fair…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great, inexpensive place to get a quality haircut from guys who care and also know what they're doing. $15 for a haircut. Also, their Pomade is fucking amazing, smells like vanilla. I seriously love…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been there probably 10 times for a haircut and have had both Josh and Billy as my barber. This place is SOLID in every way: great haircuts, great barbers (both are simply cool dudes), great…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John C.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I could hug Josh (lambchops) and Billy in a very manly way in a very manly place, I would totally do it. I got the hint to go there from this site, and thank "dear baby jesus". I'm used to places…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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GREAT haircuts

I've worked at a number of salons and even barbershops, and of all of these places Josh and Billy give the best men's haircuts... I send my fiance' there instead of cutting his hair myself! Try them out, and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by B. B.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I lived in Chicago or was visiting, I would be a patron of the Belmont Barbershop. A lot of places in America say they are a Barbershop, but when you walk in, their is not one man cutting hair,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Frankie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent Barbershop. I have been going here for about a year and have to say that this a true barbershop in every sense of the word. The services offered by Josh and Billy are great! I appreciate the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm very glad that I found this place - I've not had a "regular" place to go get a haircut for quite some time. I love the no-nonsense approach. Both Billy and Josh are really friendly. I've only had…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by David W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very cool place. Very clean. Great Location.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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It's just men's haircuts and shaves.

You may find a better barbershop, but you'll have to leave the city. This is a back-to-basics regular old barbershop. They only cut men's hair and shave their faces. You can shoot pool before or after your...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by joshua c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am the owner. I will give my shop 5 stars cause I get my haircut here too. Please check us out on www.belmontbarbershop.com for a better description of the shop.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Guys only. This is a great place to get your hair cut if you long for the days of a good, tight cut and are sick of the insanely expensive prices at salons. Also for those guys who want go hit a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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1 year anniversary

As the shop comes upon its 1 year anniversary I feel I should say something. The Belmont Barbershop is excellent. I followed Josh from his former position at a place (which shall not be named) and have never...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Men's Haircut in Chicago couldn't be better

The Belmont Barbershop, in a couple of words, is tremendously cool. I just moved to Chicago and wanted to find a place in between the salons that over-charge $50 for a mens haircut and a place like Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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