Classics Barbershop — Local services in Lincoln Park

So I found this place on “the cut app”. First time customer, I read reviews as well as looked at photos. Then I decided to book with William. Appointment was at 1pm he called at 1258pm to say he’d be running late give him til 130pm. That was strike one. Ok, he show up, he starts cutting my 10yr old son hair. Might I add, he did a great job! However, during the visit its a barbershop full of possibly but not exactly sure- Arabic men and white men- however none were African American not even close to it. I said that to say they were calling each other the “N” word. Very disturbing and distasteful. Being that myself and my son are Black, we both felt uncomfortable and offended. A Caucasian male customer even felt it was offensive and a bit much to be saying. Then they started talking about transgender and cursing and swearing— ALL in front of a 10yr old kid. My experience here was horrible, and the customer service was the epitome of terrible....

I’ve been coming to this barbershop for a while because they usually have great barbers who do an excellent job. However, my last visit was a huge disappointment. My barber Sammy stepped out to eat lunch before coming back to cut my hair. Not sure if he smoked some weed while on his lunch break or maybe he was sleep deprived, but the result was a rushed, sloppy job that completely messed up my haircut. Being the good Samaritan I am, I still tipped him. This lack of professionalism is unacceptable, especially considering the high standards this shop usually upholds. I hope management addresses this, as it reflects poorly on an otherwise solid establishment. The haircut was so horrific, I will not...

Omg I love this place I bring my now 5 year old here ever since he was 1 year old. The guys here are all so awesome they are always so polite and always talk to me and my son. My sons barber is Mark but we have had the pleasure of having Javi and Sammy also cut his hair. My little man loves the trips to get looking handsome. Thank you all so much for the outgoing and positive environment you...