A haircut from a barber who learns your name.
102 of our 117 Google reviews are five stars. Greg has had this chair on Harlem Avenue long enough that regulars still remember the name over the door before his — and there has been a barbershop in this room since at least the 1960s. One of our customers has been coming that long.
A barbershop in Glenview's old post office.
Four chairs, a wall of framed pictures, a green marble counter and a front window that looks straight out at Harlem Avenue. No app, no kiosk, no queue system. There is a door, and we open it at half past eight — eight, on a Saturday.
Our building has stood on this corner since 1930, and the bronze plaque beside the door explains why it looks the way it does.
Glenview Post Office
This was the first building constructed specifically for post office purposes in Glenview.
1930–1954 · the plaque beside the doorFive things worth knowing before you push the door.
No appointment needed most days, and nothing to set up before you arrive.
Walk in, or take an appointment
Walk in any day we are open. We take appointments Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Saturday is walk-ins only, all day.
Four chairs, and barbers you can ask for
Greg owns the place and still works a chair. Kornel and Edyta are on the other two. You will not be handed to whoever is free — say a name when you call, or when you come in.
Scissor work, when scissor work is what it needs
Greg still cuts with scissors. One customer put it this way: “an excellent barber who works only with a scissors — I haven't seen that in years.” It is why people keep describing the same thing — a clean, unfussy cut that came out right the first time.
The hot lather neck shave
We have never advertised it and it is not on any menu. Ask when you sit down and you will get one. We do full shaves too.
Park free and be back out
There is a customer lot right behind us, free while you are in the chair, plus street parking on Harlem and bike racks on the sidewalk out front.
Cuts, shaves and beard work.
For men and boys. If you want something you do not see here, ask — most of what we do has never been written down.
Prices
You are probably about to think we are hiding something. We are not — we would just rather say it ourselves than leave a number on a page and forget to change it. Call (847) 724-6460 and ask. It takes about fifteen seconds and you get today's price.
1013 Harlem Ave, inside and out.
Our awning, our room, the chair, and the lot behind the building.
Three barbers. Ask for one by name.
Some people feel awkward asking for one barber by name. Ours do it as a matter of course — one of Kornel's customers has been coming to him for years. Say who you want when you call, or when you walk in.
“Greg is a friendly barber, always takes care of me and my son's hair at an affordable price. Gives you the feel of the old barber shops — not in a bad way.”
“Great service! My husband has been coming here for years for his haircuts. He sees Kornel.”
“Friendly service, clean shop. Edyta did a great haircut… will be back. Convenient location.”
117 reviews. 102 of them are five stars.
A few of the things people have written about us.
“Excellent haircuts, been going there for years, highly recommend, free parking.”
Google“I was visiting Glenview and needed a haircut. Googled and Greg's was the first I saw. It was a great haircut but an even better conversation. Grateful for his skill and generosity. 100% recommended.”
Google“Excellent haircuts from Greg, very friendly. The place is very clean with reasonable prices. I've been going for as long as he's owned the place. It used to be ‘Bob's' barbershop.”
Google“I have been going here for 4 years now. Never had a bad haircut. I would highly recommend this barber shop to anyone. I won't go anywhere else.”
Google“Been going to this barbershop for 58 years. Love the place and the current owner is a great fellow.”
Donald L. · Yelp“Just moved in town and was looking for a good barbershop. This is definitely the place to go. Gave me a great haircut and at a fair price.”
Alan P. · YelpHarlem Avenue, one block off Glenview Road.
Glenview, IL 60025
Hours can shift around holidays — call ahead if you are making a special trip.
The questions we get asked most.
Does Greg's Barber Shop take appointments?
Yes. We take appointments Wednesday, Thursday and Friday — call (847) 724-6460 and we will book you in. Walk in any day we are open; Saturday is walk-ins only.
Is Greg's Barber Shop cash only?
Call us on (847) 724-6460 and we will tell you what we are taking that day. Cash is never a bad idea at an old-school barbershop.
Where do I park at Greg's Barber Shop?
There is a customer lot right behind the building, free while you are in the chair, plus street parking on Harlem Avenue and bike racks on the sidewalk out front.
Does Greg's cut children's hair?
Yes. Boys' and kids' haircuts are a regular part of our day, and we are well used to first haircuts.
Who are the barbers at Greg's?
Greg owns the place and still works a chair. Kornel and Edyta are on the other two. Ask for any of us by name when you call or when you come in.
What time does Greg's Barber Shop open?
8:30 AM Tuesday through Friday, and we close at 6:00 PM. Saturday we are open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Does Greg's do shaves and beard work?
Yes — full shaves, and a hot lather razor shave of the neck if you ask for it when you sit down. That one has never been on a menu.
Is Greg's Barber Shop wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Our entrance is wheelchair accessible, at street level on Harlem Avenue, with a flat sidewalk approach from the front and from the customer lot behind.
What is the building Greg's Barber Shop is in?
Glenview's first purpose-built post office, opened in 1930 and used as the post office until 1954 — the bronze plaque beside our door says so. We are in the corner unit; Glenview Cycle is next door under the same run of red awnings.
Open at 8:30 Tuesday through Friday. Eight o'clock on Saturday.
Would it be unreasonable to call and ask what your cut would cost? Walk in, or take a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday appointment. Free parking right behind us. Ask for Greg, Kornel or Edyta by name.
Reading this after hours? Nothing to book online, nothing to download — we open at 8:30 Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 on Saturday, and walk-ins are first come, first served.