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700+5-Star Reviews
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Our Shop

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What Our Clients Say

★★★★★
“Amazing service and super professional. I always come to Jorge for my haircuts.”

Insoo Shin

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Such a great place the vibe, the atmosphere is the absolute best. Robby is the best barber I have ever had I look forward to my next session with him.. His attention to detail and the positive energy that he and his entire team give makes the place the very best.”

Ed svej

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Really kind, respectful, caring. Friendly Take a good time doing his job!!! And is bilingual!!!!”

Laura Vasquez

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Great cuts for me and my two three year old boys. The barbers handled the young ones very well and gave them great haircuts. . I love the shop and all the barbers in there provide top tier service.”

Luke Watson

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Such a great atmosphere and these gentlemen are dedicated to their craft; from precision shaves to meticulous fades, all at a reasonable price. We will definitely return!”

Kate Varni

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Best high taper fade I’ve ever had! Jorge the Barber always delivers a clean, sharp, and professional cut. Great attention to detail and excellent service. Highly recommend Jorge if you’re looking for a fresh look!”

Elmer Canel

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Elvis did a great job! Will be back”

Azlan Munir

San Mateo

★★★★★
“I had an amazing experience with Elvis! From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable & made me feel completely comfortable throughout the service. The facial was incredibly relaxing & he took the time to explain the process and make sure my skin’s needs were being addressed. After the treatment, my skin felt refreshed, hydrated & noticeably smoother. I could immediately see a healthy glow. His attention to detail & genuine care for his clients really stand out. I highly recommend Elvis to anyone looking for a quality facial experience. I will definitely be booking again!”

April R

San Mateo

★★★★★
“I came to the barbershop for a long time and I always come with Alex, he is my trusted barber, I recommend him”

Mario Morales

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Alex is an impressive barber—really good. 100% recommended.”

Silverio Cuin

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Alex is a good barber very detailed and always complying with the standards 100% recommended”

Poa Sesam

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Solid cut from start to finish. Elvis didn't rush, took his time, listened, and clearly understood exactly what I was going for. The taper is clean and blends perfectly. Couldn't be happier with the result. Highly recommend.”

Kim DelaCruz

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Elvis did such a great job!! Fantastic service, clean fade and cuts and a reasonable price to boot. Highly recommend both Elvis and Lions Dens in general 😎”

Adam Turton

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Brilliant service highly recommended 👍 barber Franky done a great job 👏”

aaron girvin

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Elvis did an awesome haircut and shave. Really smooth”

Bob Hicks (Surfx Technologies)

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Amazing service and super professional. I always come to Jorge for my haircuts.”

Insoo Shin

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Such a great place the vibe, the atmosphere is the absolute best. Robby is the best barber I have ever had I look forward to my next session with him.. His attention to detail and the positive energy that he and his entire team give makes the place the very best.”

Ed svej

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Really kind, respectful, caring. Friendly Take a good time doing his job!!! And is bilingual!!!!”

Laura Vasquez

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Great cuts for me and my two three year old boys. The barbers handled the young ones very well and gave them great haircuts. . I love the shop and all the barbers in there provide top tier service.”

Luke Watson

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Such a great atmosphere and these gentlemen are dedicated to their craft; from precision shaves to meticulous fades, all at a reasonable price. We will definitely return!”

Kate Varni

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Best high taper fade I’ve ever had! Jorge the Barber always delivers a clean, sharp, and professional cut. Great attention to detail and excellent service. Highly recommend Jorge if you’re looking for a fresh look!”

Elmer Canel

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Elvis did a great job! Will be back”

Azlan Munir

San Mateo

★★★★★
“I had an amazing experience with Elvis! From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable & made me feel completely comfortable throughout the service. The facial was incredibly relaxing & he took the time to explain the process and make sure my skin’s needs were being addressed. After the treatment, my skin felt refreshed, hydrated & noticeably smoother. I could immediately see a healthy glow. His attention to detail & genuine care for his clients really stand out. I highly recommend Elvis to anyone looking for a quality facial experience. I will definitely be booking again!”

April R

San Mateo

★★★★★
“I came to the barbershop for a long time and I always come with Alex, he is my trusted barber, I recommend him”

Mario Morales

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Alex is an impressive barber—really good. 100% recommended.”

Silverio Cuin

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Alex is a good barber very detailed and always complying with the standards 100% recommended”

Poa Sesam

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Solid cut from start to finish. Elvis didn't rush, took his time, listened, and clearly understood exactly what I was going for. The taper is clean and blends perfectly. Couldn't be happier with the result. Highly recommend.”

Kim DelaCruz

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Elvis did such a great job!! Fantastic service, clean fade and cuts and a reasonable price to boot. Highly recommend both Elvis and Lions Dens in general 😎”

Adam Turton

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Brilliant service highly recommended 👍 barber Franky done a great job 👏”

aaron girvin

San Mateo

★★★★★
“Elvis did an awesome haircut and shave. Really smooth”

Bob Hicks (Surfx Technologies)

San Mateo

★★★★★
“I came in for a cut at Lion’s Den after having an extremely bad experience at a nearby barbershop. I scheduled an appointment with David, who was amazing and completely saved the day. My hair was so messed up from the other barber I had no clue what to do with it. David chatted through some options with me and we settled on a plan. David’s attention to detail, friendliness and drive for perfection really stuck with me as he was cutting my hair. Definitely going to be coming back to Lion’s Den thanks to David for giving me a great experience and a great cut.”

Robert Ponce

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Kevin is a master of his craft. I recently went in for a cut and was blown away by his attention to detail—he truly doesn't miss a thing. On top of being a technical pro, he’s incredibly friendly and kept me laughing the whole time. I walked out feeling like I was ready for a professional photoshoot. If you're looking for a sharp, high-quality haircut and a great experience, Kevin is your guy.”

Christian De Jesús

San Francisco

★★★★★
“I had an excellent experience with Paul at Lion’s Den Barbershop. He cut my hair perfectly and paid great attention to detail throughout the entire service. Paul was professional, friendly, and made sure everything looked exactly the way I wanted. I am very satisfied with the results and truly appreciate his great work. I highly recommend Lion’s Den Barbershop to anyone looking for a professional haircut and outstanding customer service.”

Mario Barrientos

San Francisco

★★★★★
“My first time, but definitely not my last. Many thanks to Paul for his attention to detail and the haircut and beard trim. Very kind and professional. I was very happy with my appointment.”

Joseph Perez

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Excellent customer service”

Yeremi Guzman

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Paul was of excellent service and even attended to things most barbers don’t.”

juan jose ruiz reyes

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Good service from Jesús Borrero.”

Bryan Panjoj

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Yamil gracias por la atenció nuevamente, excelente servicio de primera. My barber number one. 😎🤜🏻🤛🏻”

Francisco Javier Coba Tuz

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Buen servicio con yamil, el lugar es muy agradable las personas con muy buen ambiente y muy respetuosos excelente servicio recomendado 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

Enri huchim

San Francisco

★★★★★
“I liked it, it's very modern, they give us drinks, and the haircut I got was excellent, I got the barber Jesus.”

Alexander Ulloa

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Got Jesus through Booksy , friendly service , good vibes and good cut .”

Oscar

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Jefree did an excellent job on the fade and trim as always. I go out of my way to stop by this shop whenever I need a cut. Highly recommend!”

Steven P

San Francisco

★★★★★
“This is my favorite spot to get a reliable fresh cut! I used to go to the San Mateo location, so when I heard there’s one in San Francisco I was super happy. I had Yamil cut my hair and he continued to exceed my expectations. He had an incredible attention to detail and made my skin fade look clean. The place itself also is incredibly clean and well lit. And all staff were friendly and made the experience even better. Highly recommend!”

David Luu

San Francisco

★★★★★
“I’ve been here about five times now and have seen different barbers. I booked with Paul today, but honestly everyone here has a great eye and takes their time with each cut. I’m never disappointed—the haircut keeps its integrity as it grows out. They really know what they’re doing, and I’m glad I found this place.”

Jonathan Ramos

San Francisco

★★★★★
“I've been going to Lions Den for a while now. Great barbers 💈! Everyone is super talented. Jefree is my barber & he always goes above & beyond - he is super talented - I always leave very pleased with the job he does. He is amazing !”

Ryan Eick

San Francisco

★★★★★
“I came in for a cut at Lion’s Den after having an extremely bad experience at a nearby barbershop. I scheduled an appointment with David, who was amazing and completely saved the day. My hair was so messed up from the other barber I had no clue what to do with it. David chatted through some options with me and we settled on a plan. David’s attention to detail, friendliness and drive for perfection really stuck with me as he was cutting my hair. Definitely going to be coming back to Lion’s Den thanks to David for giving me a great experience and a great cut.”

Robert Ponce

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Kevin is a master of his craft. I recently went in for a cut and was blown away by his attention to detail—he truly doesn't miss a thing. On top of being a technical pro, he’s incredibly friendly and kept me laughing the whole time. I walked out feeling like I was ready for a professional photoshoot. If you're looking for a sharp, high-quality haircut and a great experience, Kevin is your guy.”

Christian De Jesús

San Francisco

★★★★★
“I had an excellent experience with Paul at Lion’s Den Barbershop. He cut my hair perfectly and paid great attention to detail throughout the entire service. Paul was professional, friendly, and made sure everything looked exactly the way I wanted. I am very satisfied with the results and truly appreciate his great work. I highly recommend Lion’s Den Barbershop to anyone looking for a professional haircut and outstanding customer service.”

Mario Barrientos

San Francisco

★★★★★
“My first time, but definitely not my last. Many thanks to Paul for his attention to detail and the haircut and beard trim. Very kind and professional. I was very happy with my appointment.”

Joseph Perez

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Excellent customer service”

Yeremi Guzman

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Paul was of excellent service and even attended to things most barbers don’t.”

juan jose ruiz reyes

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Good service from Jesús Borrero.”

Bryan Panjoj

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Yamil gracias por la atenció nuevamente, excelente servicio de primera. My barber number one. 😎🤜🏻🤛🏻”

Francisco Javier Coba Tuz

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Buen servicio con yamil, el lugar es muy agradable las personas con muy buen ambiente y muy respetuosos excelente servicio recomendado 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

Enri huchim

San Francisco

★★★★★
“I liked it, it's very modern, they give us drinks, and the haircut I got was excellent, I got the barber Jesus.”

Alexander Ulloa

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Got Jesus through Booksy , friendly service , good vibes and good cut .”

Oscar

San Francisco

★★★★★
“Jefree did an excellent job on the fade and trim as always. I go out of my way to stop by this shop whenever I need a cut. Highly recommend!”

Steven P

San Francisco

★★★★★
“This is my favorite spot to get a reliable fresh cut! I used to go to the San Mateo location, so when I heard there’s one in San Francisco I was super happy. I had Yamil cut my hair and he continued to exceed my expectations. He had an incredible attention to detail and made my skin fade look clean. The place itself also is incredibly clean and well lit. And all staff were friendly and made the experience even better. Highly recommend!”

David Luu

San Francisco

★★★★★
“I’ve been here about five times now and have seen different barbers. I booked with Paul today, but honestly everyone here has a great eye and takes their time with each cut. I’m never disappointed—the haircut keeps its integrity as it grows out. They really know what they’re doing, and I’m glad I found this place.”

Jonathan Ramos

San Francisco

★★★★★
“I've been going to Lions Den for a while now. Great barbers 💈! Everyone is super talented. Jefree is my barber & he always goes above & beyond - he is super talented - I always leave very pleased with the job he does. He is amazing !”

Ryan Eick

San Francisco

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Welcome to Lion's Den Shave Parlor, the Bay Area's premier barbershop, where grooming is an art. Our experienced barbers blend tradition with modern trends to leave you feeling confident. We offer a full range of services, use premium products, and prioritize exceptional customer service. As a locally owned shop, we're committed to our community. Step into our vintage-inspired establishment in the heart of San Mateo or San Francisco and embark on a journey of style and refinement. Your path to timeless elegance starts here!