Rudy’s Barbershop

Not actually open til 9 even though that’s what the sign says. Everyone has way better things to do. These people in particular. Pictures to come. I just needed MAYBE five minutes of their time but sorry! I have to live with hair on the back of my neck until tomorrow. And I took an über from work just to get here in time. Everyone tells me to go to Rudys but why the fuck would I give my money to assholes?
Probably would have been a shitty cut anyways. No one there actually tried to do anything with theirs to be presentable enough for work. They pride themselves on not taking appointments but when a walk in comes thru (knowing its last min and would have given a FAT tip) they deny service. So fucked up. Who owns this place anyways…

A mixture of friendly, sarcastic, and sassy people. A good cut and my barber was very nice. People working at the cashier was sarcastic and not as friendly. Cool shop. $ 32 cuts

Went in for a last minute cut, not a huge wait. The guy cutting my hair was good but a little too talkative. He’d stop cutting and talk for a few minutes before starting up again, which was a little irritating. I kind wanted to come in anonymously and leave quickly. That said, I didn’t make it clear I wanted to be in and out. Good cut, consultative cut, asked me what I liked, and the price wasn’t bad.

Went in, not much of a wait — three people were already in the chairs when I arrived on a late Tuesday morning which I took as a good sign. Very cool space (I saw Donald Trump’s smug face plastered on a lingerie model’s body on their wall of magazine clippings that reaches from floor to ceiling) and decent music in an accessible location. Sarah was my stylist and I tipped more than 50% based on my experience and here’s why:
Sarah was efficient, intuitive, and anticipated every request from understanding what I didn’t want, to suggesting things I usually have to awkwardly ask for like being rinsed off. She didn’t talk more than needed to keep things clear and friendly but she didn’t ask about where I’m from or how my parents met or what my ethnicity is or anything annoying which is something I get asked way too frequently during small talk.
They prefer cash so bring it if you have it.

worse experience ever. buzz cut is so ulgy. five minutes cuts all over， no stlye at all， i asked them to leave some hair in front ， but they dont. In their mind, if you want to cheap, no style at all
. I wont go back ever.

Awesome dapper by Selina. Got a pepperminty shampoo that smelled so good and finished up with a shiny pomade from Holland. 5 stars, a great first time.

Claire cuts me and she’s great! Usually get in on time and make some good conversation while sitting in the chair. Can’t do much better!

My husband has been going to the Belltown location for 5 years and has rarely complained about his experience or cut, until today. He’s seen the same stylist, Becky, for a while, but found out today that she no longer works there — very disappointing.
He went in for a cut today and came back very disappointed with both the service of the stylist and the cut received. Tara was the name of the stylist. He told me that she didn’t greet him and barely spoke a word to him the whole time, yet was chatting with people around them. She didn’t check in at all throughout the cutting process to see how he felt about the cut, nor did she ask at the end if he was satisfied with it or wanted any further changes. He did point out a section that he was unhappy with and she ignored the concern. While applying the hair spray she didn’t bother to cover or protect his eyes and made no apology when some got in his eyes, nor offered a towel to wipe with. He has a small pimple on his scalp and again no apology when he winced every time she combed that section. Even the shampoo portion was unsatisfactory (not sure how you give a bad shampoo…) — she didn’t shampoo the bottom half of the head. Lastly, the cut was not worth 32 dollars — uneven with lots of almost bald sections.
The cut can be overlooked, especially if she’s starting out and new, but the customer service cannot. 5 years of patronage ended today.

Really pleased with the haircut I got here. Bangs are not in everyone’s wheelhouse, but Casey cut them perfectly. Any time I’m in Seattle, I’ll try to get my hair cut here.

I enjoy this place. The online check in is easy, and if not you can even check in by yourself when you walk in, with an ipad. The waiting room is upstairs, and they even have a drink cooler if you find yourself thirsty. I have Ryan do my cuts and colors, and he does an awesome job! I love his attention to detail and the time he takes into cutting my hair. I go to him every time! Shampooing and conditioning is free with your cut, and you can even buy some hair products if you’re running low.

They will cut you. Great haircuts and now online wait list available so that you don’t have to deal with dropped calls or fax machine noise like before. Not a big fan of their price rise a couple months ago, for a mans haircut it’s now like $ 32 without tip. Chill staff and always a relaxing time to wind down. Becky rocks!

Not as good as the one in Ballard by a long shot. I have an asymmetrical cut, and fine hair and it’s short. I know the prices went up to $ 32, which is fine, but I came here with dirty hair expecting it to get washed… the stylist didn’t offer and took one look at my photo of the style I usually get and just went to work.
I figured it’s not the end of the world if my hair isn’t washed, it just really needs cut. Well, he spent maybe 8 minutes tops on it from beginning to end with styling. I asked him questions and he answered, but he was clearly not interested in chit chat. He was nice enough, but the attention to detail was oddly missing. He didn’t even ask me if I liked it when he was done. He just put oil in my already dirty hair, round brushed it out (it was poofy on one side, not sleek, like the picture I showed him, and flat on the other side. It looked awful).
Then, he just spun me around and handed me a mirror while proceeding to take off my smock. Again,
No questions asked. It was very much like «ok, next!» After me, he went on his break. He sat in his chair and read a magazine. I was kind of baffled. It didn’t help that he also told me that stylists have to make a certain quota for the day in order to live above minimum wage… well, would have been fine if the haircut was impressive, or he had at least asked about what I thought, but no. I realize, as a
customer, it’s up to me to ask for things I want sometimes, but when you are used to the care and attention that the stylists in Ballard pay you, this is just kind of shocking.
Never again. Even if I have to wait 3 hours in Ballard, I will gladly do that.

I love coming to Rudy’s in Belltown. It’s much less crowded than their other locations. And when you actually have to wait a few minutes, the cool upstairs sitting area is nice and comfortable. Jamieson is amazing! Super nice guy with good conversation and great attention to detail. The man can shape a beard like he was born to do it!

Check in on the computer at the front desk, then have a great chat with the fun employees about their bands!

Hair game on point now thanks to Chelsea over at Rudy’s. Cool décor, comfortable setting with friendly staff. Waiting area available with old-​school game Space Sharks, pew/​train station benches and OBEY artwork lining the walls. Moderately priced and worth every penny.

Gave Rudy’s another try and It was a great experience. I’m taking full responsibility for giving better direction going forward.

A random walk-​in turned into a returning customer! I have been getting my haircut from Talyn for a few months now and she is AMAZING! She knows exactly how my hair needs to be cut. Great service, fast and efficient!

I’ve read the bad reviews, and can see how some people would gripe.
Inflation sucks. Yes, things cost more now than they do back in years past.
But that’s just life, and it’s not unique to Rudy’s either, so we shouldn’t be knocking them for it.
Also, you’re getting what you pay for, and these beauticians/​stylists know their shit (and really, if you don’t trust them then you should be speaking up DURING the cut, not afterwards. Waiting until afterwards is your own fault).
As for my experiences here, I’ve done three walk-​ins.
The first, my name got lost in the list. I partially, blame myself for exploring upstairs and not hearing them call me (even though they didn’t do much else to find me in those few minutes I was in that waiting room, nor did anyone bother to notice when I came down and sat in the chair next to the desk & coat-​tree).
Guess it’s just another pro-​tip; don’t rely on them to call your name.
That was also likely a one time deal, though. Since it hasn’t happened since.
All times I only had to show the stylist an example pic similar to what I like, on my phone.
Granted, I’m an easy cut, but they still did a good job.
Anyways, if you need a cut and can’t wait to make an appointment, Rudy’s is a good choice.

I’ve had it with this place.
I live right next door to this Rudy’s so naturally have taken my 7 yr old son and my man for haircuts here. The wait time here is outrageous, they seriously made my son wait 90 min for a buzz cut that takes 2 min. And while we were waiting we saw many people that worked there standing around talking, going out to smoke, ect. They really just don’t care at all.
Now I just called them to put my man on the list and the girl tells me she doesn’t have a wait but can’t do my mans hair tonight. I said but don’t you close at 9? She says ummm yeah but sorry. Seriously? She just wanted to leave early obviously but if a place says they are open until a certain time, be open. Goodbye Rudy’s

I’ve given up on Rudy’s. Been going here for quite a while as it’s close to my office and inexpensive. Quality varies wildly.
Today was the last straw. I had to wait over 30 mins for one of four chairs. Totally unacceptable. Luckily I dozed off upstairs. Some other guy waited even longer!
Their loss, I’ve always tipped really well.
The staff just doesn’t give a damn. And now, neither do I.