State Barber Shop
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About State Barber Shop
On State Ave in Alpena, State Barber Shop is a walk-in barber shop with a view of Lake Huron from inside. The chair handles flat tops and beard trims alongside regular cuts, and first haircuts for children are a recurring service. No appointment is needed, service runs on a walk-in basis, and a line can form at busier times. The shop keeps weekday hours and stays closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids' first haircuts, flat tops and beard trims, lake huron view and friendly, fast service.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids' first haircuts, flat tops and beard trims, lake huron view and friendly, fast service.
Customer Review Summary
Flat tops and beard trims draw the most praise, with several reviewers naming these as the shop's strength alongside first haircuts for kids and grandkids across generations of the same family. The stylists are repeatedly described as friendly and fast, with walk-ins seated and finished quickly and one reviewer noting the barber listened to what they were going through. Two of the stylists, described as owners, come up often by role, one noted for going the extra mile to get the cut right and understanding exactly what customers want, the other called a sweetheart with a fun personality, and both are called great with kids. Prices are called very excellent by one reviewer. A line sometimes forms, which one reviewer mentions waiting through. The shop is also described as having a Lake Huron view and a warm, comfortable, family-like atmosphere that keeps people returning across generations.
Customer Review Summary
Flat tops and beard trims draw the most praise, with several reviewers naming these as the shop's strength alongside first haircuts for kids and grandkids across generations of the same family. The stylists are repeatedly described as friendly and fast, with walk-ins seated and finished quickly and one reviewer noting the barber listened to what they were going through. Two of the stylists, described as owners, come up often by role, one noted for going the extra mile to get the cut right and understanding exactly what customers want, the other called a sweetheart with a fun personality, and both are called great with kids. Prices are called very excellent by one reviewer. A line sometimes forms, which one reviewer mentions waiting through. The shop is also described as having a Lake Huron view and a warm, comfortable, family-like atmosphere that keeps people returning across generations.
Featured reviews
- Christopher Sanders
“Sometimes a line, but always worth the wait.”
- Doug Rose
“Awesome place to get haircut. I've been going there for 14 years. They are like family now. Good people that are very professional. They also cut my son's hair. My youngest got his first haircut there. He won't go to anyone else.”
- Noah Schellie
“12 outta 10 top notch! Best in town for men's cut”
- Charlie T.
“Best barber shop around. Bill understands what type of cut you want and goes the extra mile. He's there on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Very friendly and customer oriented service.”
- Jaclyn Lancewicz
“My grandfather got his haircut here and now my son gets his haircut here. The staff is amazing and we enjoy the friendly atmosphere every time we come in!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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 gender-neutral toilets
- Accepts walk-ins
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
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