Frank's Chop Shop Barbershop
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About Frank's Chop Shop Barbershop
Artwork, photos and portraits cover the walls at Frank's Chop Shop Barbershop, a barber shop on Orchard Street on New York's Lower East Side, where rock and roll decor fills out the room and a shop dog is often around, including out front. The chairs handle haircuts, line-ups, beard work and shaves, with a hot towel forming part of the service. Work is by appointment, booked with a specific barber, and slots with some barbers fill well in advance. The shop opens daily, with appointments running into the evening for anyone fitting a cut in after work. Many clients have kept the same booking habit for six to ten years, and some now bring their kids along.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention low skin fade, hot towel treatment, rock and roll decor and shop dog out front.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention low skin fade, hot towel treatment, rock and roll decor and shop dog out front.
Customer Review Summary
Barber skill and attention to detail anchor nearly every account, with reviewers singling out clean low skin fades, crisp line ups and beard work, and cuts that match a reference photo exactly. Close behind is the sense of genuine care: one describes a barber finishing with a hot towel, another got styling and product recommendations, and one recounts coming in to fix a botched cut from another shop and leaving satisfied. Several are decade-long regulars, and one parent describes the shop as a safe space for a son on the autism spectrum. A few mention that appointments fill up fast and suggest booking early, and one notes plainly that it isn't inexpensive. The clearest complaint comes from a reviewer whose barber was a no show, leaving them waiting before being rescheduled with someone else later that day. Others linger on what's on the walls, the artist photos and portraits and eccentric rock and roll decor, and the shop dog out front.
Customer Review Summary
Barber skill and attention to detail anchor nearly every account, with reviewers singling out clean low skin fades, crisp line ups and beard work, and cuts that match a reference photo exactly. Close behind is the sense of genuine care: one describes a barber finishing with a hot towel, another got styling and product recommendations, and one recounts coming in to fix a botched cut from another shop and leaving satisfied. Several are decade-long regulars, and one parent describes the shop as a safe space for a son on the autism spectrum. A few mention that appointments fill up fast and suggest booking early, and one notes plainly that it isn't inexpensive. The clearest complaint comes from a reviewer whose barber was a no show, leaving them waiting before being rescheduled with someone else later that day. Others linger on what's on the walls, the artist photos and portraits and eccentric rock and roll decor, and the shop dog out front.
Featured reviews
- Camilo De Galofre
“Terrible. I had the unfortunate experience of being assigned an unexperienced barber. If you are a new customer be aware of being the guinea pig of the shop or being used for training purposes. Never again.”
- sos
“This review is long overdue for Atsushi. It's been difficult for me to find a good low skin fade in my experiences so far in NY - I've been to over 10 different barber shops and have struggled to find anything that compares to the skill that Atsushi has - dude is nice with the scissors. My homie recommended Hiro to me, but I could never find availability because I don't plan cuts far enough in advance. I've had great experiences getting cuts in Japan, and it's amazing to get that experience locally. I've received many compliments about my cut and only have Atsushi to thank. Go try him out and take my word for it if you're on the fence! Super chill guy as well.”
- Corinna Vega
“Julian is a great barber! My 15 year old son has been going to him for almost a year now! He always executes and is very kind.”
- David Zakharov
“This place is great. More specifically, Alexis is the man. He truly cares and is passionate about delivering what you want and have you walking out feeling confident and fresh. After 44 years on this planet, I can easily say that Alexis is the best barber I’ve ever had - God bless him.”
- Ali Raza
“Mike, Okinawa and Hiro are family! Been coming here over a decade . NYC finest. Best cuts, best vibe and you will leave feeling like loyalty”
Hours
- Monday
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- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
- Appointment required
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- Appointments recommended
Location
Barbershops near Frank's Chop Shop Barbershop
- Fellow Barber - SOHO4.42350.5 mi
skin fades, gentleman's cut, hot towel shave
- Diamond Barber Shop4.61786.3 mi away
taper fade, kids haircuts, beard trim
- The Prime Barber Shop4.87206.8 mi away
vip package with hookah, stocked drink fridge, clean shop
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank's Chop Shop Barbershop | 4.6316 | — | low skin fade, hot towel treatment, rock and roll decor |
| Fellow Barber - SOHO | 4.4235 | 0.5 mi | skin fades, gentleman's cut, hot towel shave |
| Diamond Barber Shop | 4.6178 | 6.3 mi away | taper fade, kids haircuts, beard trim |
| The Prime Barber Shop | 4.8720 | 6.8 mi away | vip package with hookah, stocked drink fridge, clean shop |
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