Chelsea Gardens Barber Shop

I’ve gotten one haircut each from three barbers here. Rudy himself is a fantastic barber. I wouldn’t consider the other two barbers professional or adequate in the slightest. Included pictures to give an idea, but had to fix my sideburns once I got home, uneven layering throughout top, sides, and back, etc. Objectively speaking I think it looks worse than it did before I went, just less “overgrown”. Definitely make sure you book with Rudy !!

Rudy is hands-down the best barber I have ever come across. When I first started coming to him over a decade ago, he quickly figured out how to deal with an unusual feature of my hair, and has been perfect on it ever since. I spend most of my time in Washington, DC these days, and I still make a point of getting my haircut at Chelsea Gardens with Rudy, when I visit New York City. Simply put: he's THAT GOOD.

Rudy is the absolute best! I’ve been a regular customer at this barbershop for almost a decade now and have nothing but positive things to say about Rudy and the rest of the staff as well. They are always accommodating willing to squeeze you in and they give incredible haircuts. I strongly recommend trying them out. You won’t regret it!

I’ve been going to Rudy at Chelsea Gardens Barbershop for over 12 years, and I can’t recommend him enough. He’s not only a fantastic barber who always does an amazing job, but also someone I’ve built a real connection with over the years. Rudy has always accommodated me and made sure I walked out looking and feeling my best. This shop is a true classic, the kind of place you want to support and keep around. If you’re looking for a barber who brings skill, care, and consistency, Rudy is the one.

I have been coming here since I moved to NYC 12 years ago. I have had a cut with each of the guys here at some point and have never had a bad experience. If I did not like a cut, which is rare, they would fix it to my liking. Their attention to detail and customer service is unlike any other and you can attribute that to why they have been in business so long. One of the last few family owned barbers around and they make you feel right at home.