5 Best Barber Shops in Downtown, Allentown PA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 23 barber shops in Downtown, Allentown PA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five barber shops in Downtown Allentown, PA, plus shops on nearby streets such as Mack Blvd and Hanover Ave. It is useful for anyone looking for a reliable cut, a shop that handles children, or a stylist who works with curly hair. Twenty-three qualifying businesses were considered. The list is ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many reviews each business has, so a shop with a high rating across many reviews is placed fairly. Each entry lists hours, an address and useful attributes, along with what reviewers mention.
#1
Allentown Barber Studio
★ 5 (351 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Allentown Barber Studio is a barber shop with a 5 rating from 351 Google reviews, at 2211 Mack Blvd in Allentown. Hours run from 10 am to 8 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 7 pm on weekends. Appointments are recommended, though walk-ins are accepted, and the shop takes cards and mobile payments. It has a free parking lot and is marked good for kids. Reviewers mention teenagers who got the exact style from a photo, careful work on beards and blending, and patience with a customer who was nervous about a new barber.
Best for: Photo-based cuts and beard work
- Address
- 2211 Mack Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 9 am–7 pm; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
#2
Exclusive Hair Studio Barbershop/Salon Allentown
★ 5 (318 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Exclusive Hair Studio Barbershop/Salon Allentown is rated 5 from 318 Google reviews and sits at 1529 Hanover Ave in Allentown. It is open every day, with weekday hours from 9 am to 7 pm, Friday and Saturday starting at 8:30 am, and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. Appointments are recommended and walk-ins are accepted. The studio is listed as LGBTQ+ friendly with gender-neutral toilets, and it is good for kids. Reviewers mention a stylist who explains how to care for curls at home and handled a child's first curly cut well.
Best for: Curly cuts and salon-style care
- Address
- 1529 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA 18109, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 8:30 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–4 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#3
Lehigh Valley BarberShop
★ 5 (136 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Lehigh Valley BarberShop is rated 5 from 136 Google reviews and operates from a store unit at 13 American Pkwy in Allentown. It is open Monday through Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm, Thursday through Saturday until 7 pm, and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. Walk-ins are accepted, and the shop lists on-site parking, a restroom and wheelchair-accessible seating. Reviewers mention a walk-in visit that turned into a strong first cut, precise lineups, and a welcoming atmosphere. Several say the prices feel right for the quality of the work.
Best for: Walk-in cuts and sharp lineups
- Address
- Lehigh Valley Barbershop, 13 American Pkwy Store Unit.2, Allentown, PA 18101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#4
610FADES
★ 5 (109 Google reviews)Barber shop
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610FADES is a barber shop rated 5 from 109 Google reviews, at 735 N 19th St in Allentown. Hours begin at 10 am on most days, with Tuesday closing at 5 pm, Saturday at 6 pm, and Sunday running from 10 am to 4 pm. The shop accepts walk-ins, lists cash as the only payment method, and has free street and lot parking. Reviewers mention strong children's cuts, a barber who is personable and professional, and a shop that posts its prices and work online to make booking easy.
Best for: Kids' cuts and easy online booking
- Address
- 735 N 19th St, Allentown, PA 18104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–5 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#5
Willy Mey Barber
★ 5 (95 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Willy Mey Barber is rated 5 from 95 Google reviews and is located at 550 N Ninth St in Allentown. It is open daily, with weekday hours from 9 or 10 am to 7 pm, Friday and Saturday until 8 pm, and Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm. Appointments are required, and the shop accepts credit and debit cards. It lists free street parking, a free parking lot and is marked good for kids. Reviewers mention consistent results over several visits, a barber who handled very thick hair well, and steady guest service that brings them back.
Best for: Consistent cuts with appointments
- Address
- 550 N Ninth St, Allentown, PA 18102, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 23 barber shops in Downtown, Allentown PA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Exclusive Hair Studio Barbershop/Salon Allentown opens at 8:30 am.
- Carry cash for 610FADES, which Google lists as cash only.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated barber shop on this list?
Allentown Barber Studio ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 351 reviews. Exclusive Hair Studio Barbershop/Salon Allentown is second at 5 from 318 reviews.
Which barber shops in Downtown, Allentown PA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Allentown Barber Studio, at 8 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Allentown Barber Studio, Exclusive Hair Studio Barbershop/Salon Allentown, Lehigh Valley BarberShop, 610FADES and Willy Mey Barber.
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