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| - First of all, the information on Yelp is not accurate. Atwood Family Barbershop is open Tues-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm. The telephone number is 608.772.0568
Atwood Family Barbershop has changed owners a few times over the last decade. I started patronizing under the previous owners, and continue to under the current owner, Terry.
This is one of the few barbershops I have ever been to that is multicultural. Terry is a skilled "black" barber which is a very specific art, but is an expert at all hair types. The clientele is very diverse in age, race, and culture. This is also a barbershop in the historic culture sense-- people drop in just to hang out, talk crap, watch sports, etc. There is a lot of joking among the regulars. In an era of Walmart and SuperCuts this is becoming lost-- the neighborhood barbershop that is also a social center of the community.
Prices are reasonable-- under $20 for a shave and a haircut-- but do not expect to get in and out in a hurry. Take a number and wait for your turn. There are no appointments. I usually allow for an hour or two to wait and get cut. You can also take a number and return before your number is called, but if you do not return in time, you lose your place. There are often several people waiting in line for them to open in the morning.
There is WiFi, and neighboring Wilson's Bar & Grill is friendly to barbershop patrons. There are also vending machines. There are several TVs, usually set to ESPN.
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