5th Avenue Barber & Salon

I thoroughly investigated over 3 barbershops when I first moved to Belltown. Figured I should play the field before tying myself down to one barber for the foreseeable future.
This was the last place I checked out, mostly because I was really satisfied with my experience. When you know, you know. You know?
Anyways, the location is convenient and the décor makes me feel at ease. My barber is a great conversationalist and actually goes beyond facial interest, which really makes the experience more enjoyable. Overall the staff is friendly and very good at making you feel appreciated as a customer.
Most importantly, I’m always pleased with my haircut. I’m kind of terrible at describing what I envision my hair looking like (If only
I could rock the Zangief), but they seem to pick up on it anyways. I have been completely satisfied with the results of my haircuts here every single time.
Rate this place ⁵⁄₅ and would recommend it to anyone who wants a solid cut and a pleasant experience.

I have been getting my haircut here for the past two years. I have Dee cut my hair, the only girl in the shop, and she is does a professional job while being courteous and responsive to the way I want my hair cut. The price is right too. Highly recommend.

This is a review based on two visits to 5^th Avenue Barber Shop.
I’ve had two haircuts here.
The first time I walked in and a young woman cut my hair immediately. She seemed to be the only person working that day and she was just finishing with a customer. She asked how I wanted my hair cut. She didn’t seem to be put off by the fact it had been months since I had a cut. She just proceeded to the job at hand. To my delight, she didn’t engage in a lot of small talk chit-​chat. While getting a haircut, I like to relax without having to tell my rather boring life story.
In a little less than half an hour, she was done. I really liked the cut.
The second visit I also walked in. It was a little busier. There were two men working. I think one was the owner. The other barber asked if I could return in 30 minutes. I had a couple of errands to run. So, this worked well for me.
In a half an hour, I returned. He was soon finished with his other client and ready to cut my hair. From this point on, it was pretty much like my first visit. He focused on cutting my hair and did a great job.
The cost is $ 30 for a no-​frills haircut.
For me, this is a great place to get a haircut. The staff is friendly and professional without being intrusive. They go about their work in a very straightforward manner. The shop is clean and neat. With the leather chairs, it has a feel of a living room. Most importantly, they provide a great haircut.

Quality haircut, Sports Center on TV, and conversation about sports You know, natural conversation, not the forced stuff that sometimes happens when people feel obligated to make small talk while cutting your hair. A bit on the expensive side, but that’s to be expected in a downtown barber.

Just got a fantastic haircut and beard trim with Dillon, awesome barber and great conversation. Highly recommend 5^th ave!

Got my haircut with Rick during lunchtime, it was a good experience. Straightforward haircut, no frills. It cost about $ 30.

I have tried many spots for a consistently good haircut, from Rudy’s (rude and inconsistent), Gene Juarez (corporate) and Weldon (inexperienced). Since 2008 I have had Dillon at 5^th Avenue cut my hair.
He and Rick are the real deal. A great men’s haircut with no BS. Great prices and they really know their clients.
You don’t need sleeve tattoos, espresso, or house music at your barber. You need 5^th Avenue.

Rick is the guy. Fantastic service, friendly, great work — what else? Reasonable and he wants to serve you.

If you have hair, this is the place. If you hate looking good, this is not the place.
When your neck tuft starts casting a shadow, call Dee & Dillon.

When it comes to my hair, I am picky at who cuts it. I have curly hair and it takes a lot to tame it. Checked out 5^th Ave Barber as a friend referred me to Dillon. I have had my hair done twice now, first with long hair and now with short hair. Well, I am now a regular of Dillon’s. Well worth the price! Great Service! Thank You!

Dillon at 5^th Ave Barber is the only barber/​stylist in Seattle who can take my stubborn cowlicks and turn them into a decent photoble do.

They close at 5:00pm! I ended up taking off work early to get there for a cut I really needed. I got there at 4:30pm and there was no one at the front and when someone finally came over he said they were closed! I said «it is 4:30, I can’t imagine my cut taking that long,» and he said that he had to go pick up his car. Well put up a close sign or something will ya. I told him I will not be coming back, and went to 2 weeks barber, they were great. I was looking for a long term barber in downtown, and they lost a customer. Nice in this economy.

I usually have to try about 10 barbershops before I find one I like whenever I move to a new city… not the case here at all. Fantastic cut with great attention to detail. Unbelievably comfortable chairs. Simple, yet pleasing décor. Very clean. Friendly staff. What more could I ask for? See you in a couple weeks.

Just walked in with husband for haircut, so far the service is unwelcoming.

I’ve been getting my hair cut here for several months and I’m very happy. The place is clean and close to downtown.
What makes it great though is Dilion, who cuts my hair. He does a great job and with a few days notice always gets me in.
This place saves me from having to go to a uptight salon and that makes it perfect in my book!

One of the worst haircuts I’ve ever had. The lady spent maybe 10 seconds on my hair, and it wasn’t even straight.
I could have cut it better myself!

I just visited 5^th Ave for the first time, and had a great experience. I got a great haircut, was able to walk right in, and at a reasonable price. I have difficult hair to cut, and Dee was able to make it look great! I’d recommend this place to anyone (but especially my male friends) looking for a friendly haircut place without all the silliness of typical downtown salon.

I scheduled a hot straight razor shave for my boyfriend a week and a half in advance only to be canceled on literally 3 hours before the appointment. Granted it was because the person doing the shave just got out of the hospital, but that means they only have one person to do this. They wouldn’t even schedule this before 12:30 because the guy had to have time to wake up.
Anyway, this was supposed to be for my boyfriend’s birthday and part of a day-​long plan. So much for surprises! If you want a place that will follow through with their appointments or at least have a backup, this is not the place to go. I still plan on getting my boyfriend a hot shave, but it won’t be here.

I travel a lot to major cities in the West Coast and one of the more important tasks in my to-​do list is to find the best barbershop in the area, as getting a fine haircut in a fine setting elevates a gentleman’s grooming experience under the hands of a master haircutter.
I base my barbershop selection mainly on its crew’s physical appearance and hair presentation (as I believe that one person is inclined to groom another in a manner similar to how he/​she grooms himself/​herself), in the kind of clientele the salon attracts (as I believe that the type of gentlemen getting groomed in a salon speaks volumes re the salon’s reputation in the community), and in the salon’s ‘feel’ (as I believe getting a haircut in a fine setting, as I stated earlier, elevates the experience). All these criteria are met, even exceeded, by the 5^th Ave Barber & Salon in Seattle, Washington.
In the past, I mostly allowed men to cut my hair because I believed a man knew better how to groom another. But, after having my hair cut with grace and precision by a well-​mannered lady barber named Dee Phan at the 5^th Ave Barber & Salon, let me just say that that belief had been proven wrong. I now see lady barbers in a different light. Also, I appreciate owner Rick’s warm welcome and our interesting conversation about the local scene.
It is therefore with full confidence that I give 5^th Ave Barber & Salon five stars for the stellar experience (and the fine haircut) it gave me.

5^th Avenue rocks. Julie is my main squeeze, but Rick has done a tremendous job in her absence. A pretty typical barber shop. You will occasionally see players from the Mariners and the Yankees (when they are in town) getting their hair cut here. Only four stars because they are a bit pricy, but definitely worth the money.