Mantia’s Barber Shop

I’ve been getting my hair cut here for over 23 years now. It is still the old throw back to the days when I was a kid getting a haircut and now I’m a senior. All the family gives great haircuts, but Rob is my favorite so I always go when he’s working. Love the old movie and tv videos too. Rob just got in some old Columbo videos :)

Great barber, very nice, awesome haircut. Took my son and he absolutely loved it ! Reminds us small friendly place like back in Brooklyn. Highly recommended for a nice fast clean haircut. Great location. Free parking

First time visitor and first class quality. Vince began the shop here in 1971. Best haircut I’ve had in years and highly recommend becoming a regular.

From the moment I walked in and saw photos of John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Clark Gable, The Three Stooges, and a TIME magazine from December 2013 featuring an article about the November 24^th Iran deal (the Iran deal before The Iran Deal), I knew I had found the right place to get a haircut. There’s some whack shit going on with barber shops these days: they’ve gotten too fancy for their own good catering to ironic, über-​niche (wealthy) hipster lifestyles. This place is just a barber shop. That shouldn’t suggest they can’t give you a good haircut. This place is just more out of the old school tradition of barber shops. You come here for a real, straight-​up haircut. And that’s precisely what I got. No bullshit small talk. No annoying television blaring (though there was one on hand, it wasn’t playing anything when I was there – instead the «No Signal» message floated silently across the screen, which I found to be a fitting touch). The barber chairs have ashtrays, they’re that «vintage» (but not ironically so: they’ve just been there that long). I’ve lived in HMB for a year and haven’t found myself in town when I’ve decided to get a haircut. I’m glad I finally went in.

Priced too high for a simple fade $ 23.00, no cards taken either so bring your cash. As far as the hair cut, I rate it a 5 out of 10.

If you are looking for a precise haircut or fade this is not the place. $ 23 for me to have to get it fixed at my normal shop. Quick service but not the greatest cut.

I’ve been going here most my life. The same people for over twenty years. They are quick and do a good job. If you prefer to get your hair cut at a barber shop like I do, this is the place.

Just PLAIN. I would expect a real barber to do straight razor — nope. I couldn’t even conjure up a little barbershop banter. No personality here. I had to ask him twice to fix what he screwed up. In my industry, you listen to your client and take your time to get it right the first time. Maybe we don’t share the same core values. If you want a below average haircut at an above average price all the while feeling like your being rushed out of the shop then go here. By the way — if you are military, don’t bother asking for a military discount. He just stared at me and scoffed. No respect! I think the only way this guy stays in business is from his local repeats that won’t go over the hill to another barber. I would have given him 3 stars for average but the military thing takes him down to 2.

I have lived on the Coastside my whole life (26 years) and have always walked by this old-​school barber shop without ever going in to get my hair cut. This past summer, I needed to get a quality haircut for a wedding I was attending later that afternoon. I have had bad experiences at other local salons, so I figured I would give Mantia’s a shot.
I went inside and was somewhat skeptical, because I have become so accustomed to going into new-​age salons with white walls and shelves full of hair products, but was immediately welcomed by a barber and a vacant chair. I told him how I would like my hair cut, giving little detail because I really didn’t even know what I wanted, but he was happy to oblige. There was a small tv in the room with a documentary detailing America in the 1960’s playing, which was interesting. At first, I thought this place must not get much business, as I was the only one in the shop, but after being there for a couple minutes, at least four other men came in and sat down patiently waiting for their turns.
I was impressed at how quickly and efficiently my hair got cut. Before going to Mantia’s, I thought it was normal to go to a salon with semi-​long hair and sit in the chair for 20+ minutes, only to walk out feeling like my hair was too short and merely cut in the standard way that a stylist thinks it should be cut (or perhaps the only way they have been taught to cut mens hair.) Now don’t get me wrong, I am no expert on hair, nor do I really care much about my own hair and I probably only get a few haircuts a year, but I do feel like I know enough to notice the difference between a good haircut and bad one.
I have been a happy return customer to Mantia’s and will continue to go to this barber shop for as long as I live on the coastside. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a quality haircut at a decent price. Furthermore, if you are tired of going into salons and walking out feeling like you have paid too much and are unhappy with the finished product, then give this place a shot, you will be pleasantly surprised.

The real deal. A barber shop, not a salon. Even has a pole out front. Charlie Chaplin playing on the screen inside.
After cutting my hair, Vince came around front, holding a bottle as if he was a sommelier: «Tonic water? he inquired.
Like a boss, Vince. Like a boss.

This place is out of time. No listed phone number. First come, first served. 2 or 3 local barbers rotate into the 2-​chair, 10′ x 10′ shop Tues-​Sat 9:15am to 4:30pm. They’ve got a TV with built-​in DVD and you never know what’s going to be on — they’ll surprise you. $ 20 for a real haircut, and no BS. Second only to Phil’s Barber Shop on Race St., in San Jose, for that feeling of being well-​shorn.