Amidine
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About Amidine
On Balboa Ave in San Diego, Amidine is a barber shop taking walk-ins for haircuts, with multiple barbers on hand to accommodate a preference. A sign-in sheet in the waiting area keeps track of turn order, and customers tend to move through with little wait even during steadier stretches. The cut list includes military fades and kids' cuts, and compressed air is used to clear hair off after the trim. Payment runs cash only, and an ATM sits inside the shop for anyone who arrives without cash on hand. The shop opens daily, with no appointment needed.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention military fade, beard trim, cash only payment and $14-20 haircut price.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention military fade, beard trim, cash only payment and $14-20 haircut price.
Customer Review Summary
Military fades draw consistent praise, with reviewers describing quick, clean cuts done in minutes and calling the result "military approved." Close behind, regulars highlight haircuts paired with beard trims and one barber's patience with a customer growing out unusual, non-typical hair, describing the shop as friendly and accommodating. Kids' cuts also earn mentions, with one parent noting a barely-teen son leaving happy with exactly the cut requested. Pricing is repeatedly called reasonable and walk-ins are common, with several noting no wait even on busy days. Against this, one longtime customer describes a single visit where the barber failed to match sides to the back, required a recut, and left the neckline unclean, a sharp contrast to their normal experience. Another reviewer separately describes a tense exchange involving language they felt was insulting. Most, though, describe returning for years and trusting the same barbers without hesitation.
Customer Review Summary
Military fades draw consistent praise, with reviewers describing quick, clean cuts done in minutes and calling the result "military approved." Close behind, regulars highlight haircuts paired with beard trims and one barber's patience with a customer growing out unusual, non-typical hair, describing the shop as friendly and accommodating. Kids' cuts also earn mentions, with one parent noting a barely-teen son leaving happy with exactly the cut requested. Pricing is repeatedly called reasonable and walk-ins are common, with several noting no wait even on busy days. Against this, one longtime customer describes a single visit where the barber failed to match sides to the back, required a recut, and left the neckline unclean, a sharp contrast to their normal experience. Another reviewer separately describes a tense exchange involving language they felt was insulting. Most, though, describe returning for years and trusting the same barbers without hesitation.
Featured reviews
- Siaosi Veimau
“Omar is very unique individual in his conversations, his take on life and how he conducts his working space. He’s personal, and delivers 5 Stars haircuts.”
- Alex Shanaa
“I’ve been coming to Amidine for almost 10 years, and the experience has always been excellent\. The service is consistently professional, friendly, and welcoming, and I always leave happy with my haircut and beard trim\. After all these years, I wouldn’t trust anyone else\. Highly recommend\!”
- Brian Zong
“worked in the Middle East for two years, so I can understand when you insult me in your native language. I don’t understand why you got angry just because I didn’t hear clearly what you said. I didn’t hear you clearly because: …”
- Lindsey Thomas
“First time taking my son to this barber. My son’s happy with his cut. He’s almost 13 so this has been a challenge lately. We walked right in. No waiting. Cut was exactly what we asked for. Price was great for a kids cut. In our neighborhood, we will definitely be returning. Happy new customer.”
- Ariel Saldana
“Perfect for military cuts. I asked for a Military fade, paid $22 for the cut (+ $3 tip) and the man cut my hair in less than 10 minutes, cut was clean, and military approved. I’m sad I can’t give this barber shop a higher score.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
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- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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