Rudy’s Barbershop

I arrived. I put my name on the list. I waited and watched while everyone in the place got their hair cut. Then some more came in off the street, names on the list already. They got their hair cut. Then two of the stylists chatted for a while. And still I waited. It wasn’t busy (sunday eve) but I waited. Then I left, the stylists still chatting and two people in chairs. I’ve been going to Rudys for over 5 years. Looks like it’s time to find a new place.

34 dollar slight hair trim. Way too expensive for the service they provide. The price is too high, people on seattle can barely afford rent, and hipster places like this want to gouge them further. Don’t be fooled by wall collage or the edgy stylists, they are a ripoff.

3 Strikes you’re out. Three different appts with three different barbers. Every one of them cut off way too much on top. How hard is it to go light with the trim and then cut more off if needed? If I’m paying close to $ 40 for a short hair cut, I expect some level of care. I gotta find a new place to go in the area as I can’t keep getting hacked at this joint.

I always get a great cut and/​or color at Rudy’s (never met a bad location or cutter yet) and I LOVE the drop-​in ability. My FAVORITE cutter is Brad (he has returned to Phinney) — he could probably cut my hair in 10 minutes but we like to chat, so it usually takes a little longer. Just a super nice guy, excellent skills, and a laid back location. I met Brad at the West Capitol Hill location, which I also love, but the music is a lot more mellow in Phinney. You can’t go wrong with anyone. For women, the price is OUTSTANDING.

I’ve gotten haircuts 3 times there, now. The men’s standard haircut and conversation (with Lea) is great and, while a little more expensive than I am used to, it’s probably reasonable for what they do and where they’re located.
If you’re hoping to have your haircut from the same stylist each time, here’s your fair warning. The scheduling system sucks. You can either call or schedule online (both options only becoming available when they open in the morning on the day of), but they might as well not exist. Chances are, when you show up, the time that you were quoted won’t be the time that your haircut starts. I’ve waited up to an hour. I’ve been told if you don’t schedule, though, it’s even worse.

Rudy’s has great marketing. Somehow they’ve created this grunge aesthetic while simultaneously charging exorbitant prices for a cut that is slightly above the quality of Supercuts. Incredible marketing.
If you are a man, go to Roosters. They’ll treat you like a gentleman, and you’ll find yourself with a beer in hand during the 15 minutes prior to your free scalp massage.

In a hurry I got a haircut a week ago. Hectic day, I paid little attention to the end result. Today, I called and spoke with Meadow. She asked me to come right in and they would fix the cut. Tiffany did a complete recut and did an excellent job. Meadow told me it was no charge due to my dissatisfaction. Extremely happy and highly recommend Rudy’s on Phinney. Thanks to both Meadow and Tiffany, great customer care.

Don’t sit outside (on the benches provided) or you’ll be ignored… Three of us waited for haircuts and all three of us walked away. This is the second time this has happened at this location.

«It’s just hair» was the apology that Gabby offered when I left the Phinney Ridge Rudy’s in tears after she cut 4 – 6 inches during a «trim.» I’ve been growing my hair out for years and am extremely disappointed by the cut and poor service. Not only did she hack my hair off, she argued with me about how much had been cut. I’m a very low maintenance beauty person, but this is unforgivable. Beware the «trim» at Rudy’s and don’t expect to be treated with any respect. I’m taking my business to another salon that listens to its clients. So unfortunate.

Last time I went there for a hair cut I called ahead of time for an appointment, they said that they didn’t do appointments. This time I called ahead of time to see what the wait time was like, at which point they said about 30 minutes, no big deal. Showed up they reaffirmed the 30 minute wait time. While waiting close to an hour I noticed several people (about 5 or so) showing up with appointments, which they told me they didn’t do, being helped before me. Eventually enough was enough and I left. Glad they wasted my time, I will most likely never go back to a Rudy’s, definitely never that location… Sad because I liked the hair cut and the experience last time, and having just moved here I thought I had found my place. Guess not, I’ll have to keep looking.

Like the idiot that I be, i failed to call ahead and get put on the list. Not all was lost as 5:30 on Saturday seems to be a great time to get cut.

I have spent a fair amount of money at the Rudy locations of Seattle. Never again will they get my money. Two weeks ago I tried to get a haircut at the Phinney Ridge location. I entered the store at 8:05pm… The woman as I walked in said that they have cut off the list. I figured it was late so ok. I have been too busy and then this Sunday 04÷05÷15 I had a chance to go in. Got there at 7:35 which is almost an hour and a half before they close. Same woman says «I had to cut the list off»… I was confused. «Yeah six people called in and we only have three hair cutters but you’re welcome to stay and see if they don’t show up»
I said «I thought this was a walk in place»
She said «it is but you can call in an hour ahead and put your name on the list»
«So it’s not a walk in place»
«I don’t know what it’s called dude «
“Alright whatever!» I was upset.
So I am done playing haircut roulette in hopes of a good one. I am now on a crusade to tell all I know what I now, and have actually thought of this place. If you are a walk in place that prioritizes phone ins you are no longer a walk in place.
It made me leave one star!

Terrible customer service! First, you can call ahead to get your name on the list. But that only works if they answer the phone! We’ve been here almost 2 hours while my son sits in near tears waiting for his haircut. Several men went before him because apparently they were able to call in ahead. They get one star because Nauf is good and my son likes him. Boo Rudy’s!

Horrible haircut from Heidi. Either she can’t hear or chose to ignore me. Ended up with a buzz cut when I clearly asked for something entirely different. How in the hell does that happen ?! Rudy’s — after 2−½ years you have lost my business for good.

Too busy to get my hair done. I colored my hair myself! OMG! Tiffany corrected it perfectly and sent me out without spending a fortune. Thank you! thank you!

I just moved to the Greenwood area and was in need of a good barber. Since I was used to my old barber, I was apprehensive and a bit nervous. When you walk in, the look and feel was a combination of old school and new school. Very cool. My barber, Naph, was an artist! He definitely knows what he’s doing and takes his time to make sure your cut is just right.
I’ll be be back again and highly recommend Naph to cut your hair.

Each Rudy’s has it’s own unique feel and vibe and this one is easily my favorite.
Tim was super nice and took my name down and my name was called a few minutes later. I was lucky enough to have my haircut by Caroline, who was great! She brought in her own TV from home and had the Seahawks game on while cutting my hair. I’ve come to Rudy’s for a long time but this was my first time seeing this genius idea! Rudy’s is all about the local Seattle feel and bringing together our local communities (Phinney Ridge, U-​District, Ballard, Capitol Hill, etc), and having the Seahawks game in the corner on a small TV does just that! People waiting for a cut watched the game and for people who weren’t interested, they weren’t bothered by it either.
The people working at Rudy’s have consistently given me a solid cut and they are always friendly!
Keep it up!

I always leave this place feeling good about my experience here and my new look. Meadow and Tim work the front desk and they are quick to say hello and make you smile. I feel right at home in this shop. Mario made me look like a silver fox, he’s great at what he does and I’m always happy with his work.

Receptionist was super nice.
Got the best haircut from JT! I was a little nervous since I don’t look cool enough to be there but he treated me just fine. Many laughs and exactly what I asked for? Can’t go wrong there.
I would’ve given 5 stars BUT I had a question about a color service so JT referred me to whoever the young girl is with longer coppery red hair and any question I had she just stared at me with a smug «you’re not worth my time» attitude. And when I asked her if she thought we could work on that she walked over to greet some other customer. COOL.

I gave this place five stars. They don’t take appointments, just a wait-​list and quick inexpensive haircuts. I saw Annie, she said she doesn’t work at that location very often, but she did a good job trimming my hairline. I wouldn’t go back in necessary just because explicit rap music and hair all over the floor isn’t really my style, but it did the job when I was in a pinch. (FYI Parents – They do kids hair… but because of their choice of music I really wouldn’t want my young kids to get there hair cut there.)