A Man’s Choice Barber Shop

First the two bad reviews are apparently written by the same person who has a vendetta against Ziko for some reasons. Check out the wording «I walked in off the street…» in both reviews. An uncommon phrase but used by both (?) reviewers.
I’ve been using Ziko for over twenty years. And he is not only the kind of barber who can give that unique haircut that looks as though you didn’t have a haircut, but he is amiable and easy going. He can carry an interesting conversation or keep quiet, taking his cue from the customer. And he has an excellent memory about the things you share with him. From Odessa he does have a slavic accent, but that’s a plus.
I strongly recommend him, but do get an appointment. Walk ins are welcome but not always accommodated because he’s generally booked up with appointments.

Is Ziko the warmest and fuzziest person in the world. No he is not. Does he care what is on Unilocal,probably not. Does he cut hair well. Yes he does. I used to think when I had a lot of hair that getting a good haircut was important. Now that I have precious little left, I have come to learn that it requires real skill to cut it so it looks good. Mind you, I don’t have a comb-​over of any of that nonsense, but when you have short hair that is getting very thin on top, it takes a lot of skill to make it look good and blend well with the side. I know, as when Ziko is out of town and I have to go somewhere else, it never looks as good.

Zico is the man. Love that guy. I can see how he can rub people the wrong way when they call or walk in but it is just a cultural thing. I have finally found a barber shop who cuts my hair right and it doesn’t look all lopsided or messed up. He seems to have big heart and truly cares about how you are doing and whats new in your life. Make sure you call ahead of time for an appointment he is usually booked up. One of these days when i am feeling frisky i may get an old fashioned shave.

My buddy and I walked in off the street looking for a quick clean up and within 5 seconds was ushered out the door. The old man immediately asked what we were doing and barked at us that he only takes appointments. Sorry dude we didn’t know, no need to be rude

I walked in off the street with my buddies wanting a shave for our party, the little Russian dude immediately popped off attitude and gave us an impression that we were not welcome. Complete disgrace.

Good haircut
Good guy
Old school
My kind of place :)

Ziko is the best. If you want a good hair cut from a real barber, he’s the guy to go to. Just call and make an appointment ahead of time.

Fantastic place to get a razor cut. Zieko is an artist. If you want shampoo and pixie dust… go somewhere else.

New to town, needed a cut, went looking for a nice barber. I remembered seeing this place «A Man’s (Bad) Choice Barber Shop» while on a walk through town with the folks. Note: the ONLY thing written on the entire right side window of this establishment is: «Walk-​ins Welcome». So, I walk in. Only having plastic on me, no cash, I ask «are you cash only?» The little barber replies, after a weird pause, and in his Eastern Euro-​Block accent, «yes, I am cash only… and I am appointment only.» That’s it, no «would you like to make an appointment?», no «here, take my card so you can call and make an appointment.» Just the stink of «beat it new guy to town, I am soooooo busy with all of my current clients that I wouldn’t dare think to be courteous to a new young man looking for a good barber to come to from now until I freaking retire.» You need to change your window signage, along with your business acumen, ZIko.

I’m kind of shocked he has only one review.
Old school barber, dry Eastern European wit.
It’s actually hard to get an appointment, even on weekdays.
I told him he should hire help and he said «no one wants to be barber anymore».
If you need a straight up men’s haircut, definitely recommended.
He’s good with (well behaved) kids as well.

Went there this week, in a pinch. See, I’m smack in the middle of my «Awkward Grow Out Phase» — the time between a shaven dome and stylable hair, usu. lasting 2 mos., and I had heard that this was *the* place to get your hair cut… even for former Super Bowl MVP QB’s that live in the area.
Enough said. I tried on a Monday, but Ziko keeps real barber’s hours. So back I went and was able to slip in before an appointment that he had coming in. He immediately went to work, making the most most out of a not-​so-​great canvas. I was out in a flash, feeling loads better about the state of my hair.
Look, I’ve done the salon thing… and I (have just) done the barber thing — each has its own strengths. Ziko will do you right for a not-​cheap $ 20, but you know what? I’m going to go back and get a real barber shave ($ 22) one of hese days.