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2025 Best Barbershop

Sweeney Todd’s

It’s hard not to love a barbershop named for the murderous villain whose customers became meat-pie fillings. Fortunately, you won’t get sliced to bits at this Delco shop. You’ll get the cleanest cuts and smoothest straight-razor shaves, with plenty of congenial conversation and shop talk. Treat yourself to the $60 cut-and-shave combo, hot towels and all. Read More »

923 Darby Road, Havertown, PA Website

2023 Best Barbershop

Winsome

Things you won’t find at Alex Brenard’s Callowhill barbershop: photos of steely razor blades and motorcycles; aggressive machismo. Things you will find: skilled barbers doling out sleek cuts (they specialize in short styles); planted pothos and hanging ivy; fresh-cut flowers for sale on the weekends; and, after hours, music- and art-centered events and a book club. Read More »

448 North 10th Street, suite 100, Philadelphia, PA Website