Since 1953, Al’s Barber Shop has been cutting hair in Alameda.

It’s a fixture of The Island.

Alameda’s fun and has quite a few of these types of places.

Al’s is a classic barber shop. Minus a small change in ownership when Al retired, it’s gone unchanged for decades.

Even through the change in ownership, the shop itself was renovated to look and feel like the original Al’s Barber Shop.

It’s a place where you get a great haircut and have some good conversation.

Nothing fancy.

It’s like a barber shop should be.

Authentic. Local. They know what they are and the story they tell.

If you don’t live in Alameda, but live in the Bay Area, it’s worth the drive in.

They’re appointment only and you can book online here.