Amstel Barber Shop

Jesse thanks so much brother, Jessica hooked it up… made me look like i got a fade back home in Chicago! Ill make sure to let all the Conductors and Engineers back at Amtrak know about your Shop!

Amstel is bangin. The only place I get my hair cut now. Tyler is great, but I’ve had much success with everyone I’ve gone in and seen. Go-​to shop in Newark.

Very nice barber shop. They take their time when cutting your hair, making sure that they give you what you want.

Three people have had the privilege to manicure my dome in my life. Craig is something special and will surely be missed. Don’t enjoy Lauderdale too much kid!

I’ve been coming here for years to get my hair cut by Craig. Every time I go he gives me a great haircut and remembers what I want. He takes his time to make sure that he’s giving a quality cut and not just rushing to get as many people in as possible. He values quality. Craig gets 5 stars.
I’ve gotten my hair cut by a few other barbers here when Craig has been out. I haven’t been anywhere near as satisfied with the other haircuts. This drops the review from 5 stars to 4.
Craig is going to FL for the summer, so I’m going to have to figure out somewhere else to get my haircut in the meantime. If he left Amstel I’m not sure I’d go back. I’d have to figure out where he’s working and go there.

Every week for the pat three years I have patronized Amstel Barber shop. Every year for the last three years Craig has cut my hair. I am so pleased with the quality here that I have reffered almost every guy I know here. Craig dose the best job I could ask for. He knows exactly what I like and how I like it. I have never been disappointed with a cut from this et abolishment. There aren’t too many people who take the time as well as pride in cutting my hair as Craig does. It really is comforting knowing that I can go and get a great affordable haircut knowing that every detail is taken care of appropriately. I am truly pleased with my cuts over the years and I advise anyone to go here if they are interested in a good cut.

A colleague turned me on to this place after getting his haircut here. MIKE cut my hair and he is phenomenal! He has his cosmetology license and he knows exactly what to do! Each time I visit him, he instantly know how I want my cut without questions… unless I want him to change it up.
This place gets packed so go early on the weekends! There should be someone at the front desk area though. As people come in and sit down, it is hard to know who is next in line.
Overall, I’m impressed with this place and it is interesting to know that a bunch of straight guys cut hair!

I’ve been going to Amstel since they opened in 2010, and I’ve had my hair cut by just about everyone. As with nearly all barbers, it can be hit or miss, as another reviewer noted. I’ve had my hair butchered once a few years ago and won’t use that guy any more. (Another barber at the shop fixed my hair gratis).
I’ve had the best luck with Craig. He takes a very long time, but he is very thorough and I always get a good cut. With everyone else, I have to be very specific with what I want, or I get mixed results. Mike is a good second choice.
One thing I have learned is that it seems like a lot of the barbers in the Newark area have all been taught at the same school, so I tend to get the same hair cut. They seem to show up a lot here. This is not a good thing, as things like thinning hair and other techniques seem to be foreign. I shouldn’t have to constantly tell my barber to do this, or that. That’s why I use Craig for the most part.
It would be nice if they offered hot neck shaves, especially given the price point. Prices went up recently to $ 18, so I would expect a more premium experience. One other thing is that they do a good job with boys haircuts, though keep in mind there is no special pricing for kids. Otherwise, the place is clean, well-​run, and professional.
My advice: find a barber that you like and stick with them.

Amstel is the essential modern male barber shop. Everything from the barbers, to the price, to the atmosphere this place has it all.
I know it is hard to find that reliable barbershop so it was great to finally find one that was well priced and convenient with its walk in service.
The personalization with every barber is great that way I do not have to wait for just one. After only three weeks of going I was on a first name basis and no longer needed to tell them what I wanted. Like a barber shop should be a place to relax, watch tv, and get that needed cut for the ladies.

Was expecting a good cut but ‘Lauren’ seemed rushed and was hardly listening to my request– she just did what she thought was right… which wasn’t very professional. Terrible attitude, amateur scissor skills and at the end I had to trim my own mustache due to her inability. To top off this crappy experience she was like «Are you done? I have other people waiting for me!» There was no one waiting…
For an $ 18 haircut it took her a whopping 10 mins to butcher my hair and beard. Go with one of the male barbers but weary these people think they’re a lot better than they actually are!
She should get less piercings and get more practice with the hair trimmers.

I’ve gone to Mike and Jesse several times, and those are the two barbers I’ve had the most luck with around UD. For consistent service, remember to tip accordingly.

Not all the stylists here are created equal. If you go, do not get your hair cut by Lauren. I asked her to keep the length on top and give me a sharp fade down to nothing on the sides and back with no line. She gave me a gradual fade, a line in the back, and took half an inch off the top. On top of that, she was the most unfriendly person I talked to all day, her cutting my hair felt like it was an imposition, and she acted like she had no idea what I was talking about when I asked for what I wanted. Like literally she just stared at me. Never smiled once, never affirmed that she understood what I meant. And now it’s going to be a month before I can go someplace else to get the cut I wanted in the first place. I wanted to not tip her but I didn’t want to hurt her feelings and ruin the rest of her day.
On a separate note, they really need a sign that says they only accept cash tips, rather than telling you once they’ve already swiped your card and just ask if you want a receipt when you’re expecting to add a tip and sign like most businesses. If you don’t have any, you have to go to the conveniently located ATM and pay a fee and make change just to leave a tip.

Been here several times. Clean place, relaxing atmosphere. You don’t feel like you are intruding or anything. Everything seems nice and new. The men’s cuts are also great — nothing fancy, just a good old fashioned cut. My go-​to barbershop in the area.

Absolutely the best barber shop in Newark and I’ve tried most of them.
Nice place, perfect parking, friendly staff, great price. I will be coming back again and again!

It’s very hit or miss. i’ve been here several times only because there arent too many options in newark… I went in for a cut a few days ago to get a fade. The fade measurement I requested was my standard 2… After I got home and took a shower, I saw there were strands that the guy missed, and I had to get my roommate to cut those several strands… yes, there were other people waiting behind me so I see why the guy rushed. But that’s a shiddy excuse for the shoddy haircut i got.
my recommendation would be to go during their non-​peak hours to have a better chance of getting a clean cut.

Amstel is now my go-​to barber shop whenever I’m at school at UD. I’ve been there several times now (once during the week, once on a Saturday), and it’s been quick and great cuts each time. Both times I’ve gotten to a chair right as I’ve walked in the door (though with ESPN on the big-​screen, I wouldn’t have minded a short wait), and the cuts are dirt cheap.
I usually get a pretty simple buzz-​cut, and they do it great here with those buzzers with attached vacuums, so you don’t have to shower immediately after. Cuts are $ 16 (with free beard trimming, if you’re so inclined), which leaves room for a tip.

Been coming here since they opened, they are really great. No nonsense, old fashioned barber shop. I have always left there happy with my haircut and with the cool guys working there. I wish them a long and prosperous business here.

Hands down the best barber shop in 60 miles. These guys have talent no doubt about that. Regardless if its a taper or a fade, these dudes will make it look good. Nice environment with sportscenter always on. You will never find anyone unless you go to philly or NYC that can cut like these guys.

This is a really good place to get your haircut. Clean, unpretentious, ESPN is always on big screen, no waiting, great haircut only $ 15 bucks! 30 minutes in and out (I go during lunch). What else can a guy ask for? I wish we had a place like that in Center City Philly (there are $ 15 haircut places here, but I recommend to avoid them)!
The only negative — you can’t leave a tip on credit card, but I think for $ 15 bucks you can scrape $ 3-​$ 4 bucks somewhere ;P.

This is a brand-​new place and the people who work here are younger, but it functions as a straightforward, old-​fashioned barber shop. It’s walk-​in only but I have never had to wait more than a few minutes. Clean, bright, and cheerful. Very convenient location: walkable from just about anywhere in the center of Newark, and yet with a free parking lot in which I never have trouble finding a space.
The people here are really friendly too.
I’m pretty boring when it comes to my hair – I usually get it cut the same way, but I do notice that I tend to prefer certain haircuts. I’ve been very happy with the quality of the cuts here, and I’ve had several different people here cut my hair. I’ve been to a few other places in town and I definitely prefer this place.