5 Best Barber Shops in Downtown, Waco TX
Updated 11 October 2026 · 17 barber shops in Downtown, Waco TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers barber shops in and around Downtown Waco, Texas, ranked by Google rating and weighted by how many people left one. It is meant for anyone looking for a haircut, a fade, a beard trim, or a first cut for a child who needs patient handling. Seventeen qualifying businesses were considered, and the five below are the ones that scored highest on that measure. Hours, addresses and accessibility details come from Google listings, and the review points summarize what reviewers mention.
#1
Butler's Barber Lounge
★ 5 (1,373 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Butler's Barber Lounge is a barber shop at 1521 Wooded Acres Dr in Waco, rated 5 on Google from 1,373 reviews. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 8 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, and Monday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention clean, sharp fades and lineups, barbers who explain why a cut suits the client, and a modern, spotless shop.
Best for: Sharp fades and detailed lineups
- Address
- 1521 Wooded Acres Dr Ste A, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#2
Fly Guy Kutz
★ 5 (274 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Fly Guy Kutz is a barber shop at 500 Lake Air Dr in Waco, rated 5 on Google from 274 reviews. It is open Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a patient barber who handles toddlers well at a first haircut, quick goatee trims, and a willingness to fit people in last minute. The atmosphere is described as friendly and easygoing.
Best for: Kids' first haircuts and family cuts
- Address
- 500 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#3
Champions
★ 4.8 (319 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Champions is a barber shop at 721 Austin Ave in Waco, rated 4.8 on Google from 319 reviews. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm, and closed Sunday. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention clean fades and sharp lines, barbers who listen to what the client wants, same-day appointments, and Monday hours when many shops are closed.
Best for: Same-day cuts and Monday availability
- Address
- 721 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–4 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#4
Next Generation Downtown
★ 4.9 (96 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Next Generation Downtown is a barber shop at 1601 Washington Ave in Waco, rated 4.9 on Google from 96 reviews. It is open daily from 9 am to 7 pm, with Sunday hours from 9 am to 5 pm. The listing notes that it accepts walk-ins, is good for kids, and has wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention professional, careful work on a first haircut, a family and community oriented shop, and barbers praised for attention to detail.
Best for: Walk-in cuts and family haircuts
- Address
- 1601 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#5
Fademasters Barbershop
★ 4.7 (214 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Fademasters Barbershop is a barber shop at 1411 N Valley Mills Dr in Waco, rated 4.7 on Google from 214 reviews. It is open Monday from 10 am to 3 pm, Tuesday to Friday into the evening, and Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm, and closed Sunday. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers describe a large, upscale casual space with TVs and pool tables, many barbers on duty, and detailed work on designs and beard trims.
Best for: Designs, beard trims and a relaxed space
- Address
- 1411 N Valley Mills Dr Ste G, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8:30 pm; Mon 10 am–3 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8:30 pm; Tue 9 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9 am–7:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 17 barber shops in Downtown, Waco TX 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, Butler's Barber Lounge opens at 8 am.
- 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?
Butler's Barber Lounge ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 1,373 reviews. Fly Guy Kutz is second at 5 from 274 reviews.
Which barber shops in Downtown, Waco TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Fademasters Barbershop, at 8:30 pm.
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