Brick’s Barber

Eric is great and always a hoot to talk or listen to. I’ve gotten the best haircut of my life here. I’ve finally found a VERY reasonably priced, fun, excellent barber… for life.

I had high expectations of Bricks after reading reviews on Unilocal and various articles about Eric. I visited him about 6 weeks ago and got a solid haircut. Problem is, Eric talked for so long that I was there at least an hour and a half on a Saturday and had a family event to get to, which we were late for. That was partly due to the fact that upon my arrival I confirmed that they accepted Visa cards by the stickers on the door clearly indicating they accepted credit cards. When I went to pay after my 1.5 hour experience, Eric indicated he took cash only. I had to leave, find an ATM, come back and pay him, stretching my entire experience to roughly 2 hours in length. Still, I enjoyed my haircut and scheduled an appointment earlier this week, on a Wednesday, for a Saturday cut. Eric seemed distracted when I called to make the appointment and said 10 AM, put the phone down to confirm, and again told me to come in at 10. I put it on my calendar as I was speaking with him. 10 AM on Saturday. I showed up Saturday morning at 10 AM to find him cutting someone else’s hair. He asked me my name and told me I was his 9 AM appointment, that I was late, and that he was booked up for the rest of the day. He spoke to me in a short tone clearly indicating that it was my fault for the mix up. I’m sorry, but there is zero chance I screwed this up. Two episodes of clearly showing a lack of respect for my time just lost my business. I’m sure, like in other reviews I’ve read, Eric will comment on this review blaming me for the mix-​up, so perhaps take that as an indication it’s really not worth your time to even attempt to visit this guy for a haircut. There are lots of barbers out there without such antics to be dealt with.

this is the best barber shop iv been to in portland. great people and perfect haircuts everytime. im so glad i found this place

Much more than a great haircut.

This is by far the best barber in town. He really gets what being a great barber is all about. This place is a classic portland barber shop with salon knowledge. It’s the best place for families, men, and eyebrows. I could never go to another barber shop again. This place means too much to me. Great cuts, great environment, Eric is such an honest guy, he listens and gives you the real truth about your cut and its style. This place is inspiring and wonderful.

I rarely ever get my haircut outside of home, but Brick’s had great reviews and my hair had grown into this big afrohawk thing. Something had to be done, but I didn’t know what exactly I wanted. I called and was able to make an appointment the same day.
The shop is small. Small and hot even in the middle of the cool Spring months. Not unbearable, but warm enough to make a barber sweat when he’s working on your do. From a client’s perspective, it may be a worthwhile investment to install some type of AC or ventilation system, even if it’s just a small window unit so we don’t smell any body odors or feel clammy hands. The walls and ceiling is decorated crazily with the most random, fun, and occasionally creepy trinkets and toys. Plenty to look at while on the chair!
Putting my trust into Adam, the only criteria I gave him were that I wanted something «clean, professional, but still a bit edgy.» We made the decision together to do a sort of undercut fade with a top slickback. After he was done cutting, we tried to style it like we planned, but my hair wouldn’t slick back, and instead my thick and pointy Asian hair turned it into a major rice rocket spiked hairdo. Not quite what I wanted, but it was still better than the mess I came in with. I actually ended up trimming it a bit on my own at home, then worked it more towards one side and am happy with it.
The things that hold me back from giving full 5 stars:
–the temperature
–got a small cut on the forehead when Adam was using the shaver blade (very minor, but a break in the skin nonetheless)
–was trying to get a conversation going with Adam but only got short non-​engaging responses.
Cost: $ 21
Overall: good cuts by some good guys

I’ve always a hard time choosing barbers, so I’m not super excited about moving and having to go through the process all over again.
Brick’s was the first place I tried, and Eric did a great job and made me feel more welcome in my first visit then I’ve ever felt at a barber shop. I’ll definitely come back and will recommend to others.

Due to a change in schedule I needed a new barber after 7 years with the same one. This one happened to be close-​ish to my work. I honestly don’t know if I could be more pleased. Very welcoming and happy to see you, and on haircut number 2 Eric remembered our conversation from 2 weeks prior at haircut number 1. Both guys in here are guys that you wanna hang out with, not just some dude who you go to for a haircut. I like good conversation and barbers who fade well, and here I found both.

I’ve been getting a haircut with the same barber for the last 15 yrs. I recently moved to the Portland area 3200 plus miles away from home and away from my barber. I dreaded the moment when I had to find a new barber!
But Jeff at BRICKS made the transition for me a breeze. I’m glad I didn’t try any other barber or barbershops first. He nailed it on the first try. I got an awesome fade!
His buddy Eric gives the barbershop a remarkable wholesome touch (That I’m not used to back in Miami, FL) and most importantly he’s great with clients.
I recommend this establishment to anyone wanting a GOOD haircut, some refreshing conversation, and hey you might even get offered a beer!

Great cut and a fun quirky atmosphere! I never knew eyebrow waxing was such a philosophical topic. Do keep in mind that the Unilocal address is wrong — you’ll end up wandering around a weird business park if you don’t check.

Great barber. Husband had his hair done very nicely, and was treated to both a complimentary Pabst and eyebrow waxing. He also enjoyed the quick philosophical conversation he was treated to. We will definitely be back.

I have had my hair cut by Eric, probably… 4 times now, and every time it looks amazing. Seriously, the best hair cuts I’ve ever had. Eric is super friendly and great conversation. Made me feel very welcomed and they offered me beer. Can’t rate this place high enough, fantastic service!

Have been looking for a true barber shop on the west side near home, and found it tonight. Eric was accommodating to my schedule, made me very welcome and did a great job on my hair! I’ll definitely be back!
Great ambiance, no lines and great to talk to! I’m looking forward to more time in the chair! Thanks Eric!

I just got my haircut at Bricks. Eric is a great guy and he knows how to cut men’s hair. This is my new haircut shop. It’s a one stop deal he will trim your beard, cut your hair and make your eyebrows looks great.

You know, Supercuts might seem cheap and fast and easy to the men in my family, and gawd knows why they were as addicted as they were, but I’m the one who had to look at the results. That is, when I could persuade them to go at all. Thank goodness my friend Troy needed a ride to Brick’s to get his hair cut. Now, it’s common knowledge that Troy knows where all the good places are, so when he likes a place, I pay attention. It’s going to be unusual, off the beaten path, and since Troy is as meticulous as metros get, I knew I’d hit pay dirt for style and originality. I was not disappointed.
Eric is as Portland as The Church of Elvis, but don’t just go there for the conversation, handlebar mustache and quirky décor — go for an expert opinion (and great execution) of how to present your best self to the world. As I sat there, a shaggy kid said he needed a haircut because he was job hunting. In no time flat, Eric had him looking sharp like Jay Gatsby, and gave him advice on why men need to embrace the power of grooming products to take control of their own lives. And as we all chatted about quantum physics, I knew I wanted the good people at Brick’s in my sons’ lives as a kind of alternative but oddly wholesome influence. I sent my husband along with them because I knew that Eric would finally get through to him about that unibrow, and he would fix that thing my husband called a haircut from Supercuts better than I could. Sure enough, he came home with a jaunty, brand-​new «F— yeah!» in his whole attitude that went beyond his hair. Just what I like to see in my guy.
And my handsome sons? Pleading with them to spruce up and get a haircut is just not one of those arguments we have anymore — they are total converts in the House of Brick’s! Thanks Eric, from the bottom of a grateful mom’s heart.

Eric is the man! He is a real barber (unlike all of those stupid hair salons or the wanna-​be barbers). He knows how to cut a guy’s hair, he’s always got interesting stories, and he is just the kind of barber that keeps you coming back!

Eric gives a consistently great haircut for a fair price. Eric and Chelsea are good people and always welcoming.
This is not a pretentious place. I think its modern equivalent of the classic barbershop, and I am happy to support a local small business.

quirky place.
a small one of a kind barber shop.
prices are $ ¹²⁄₁₆ depending on when you come in.

Just moved to Portland recently. I really needed a haircut, and decided to give Brick’s a try based on the reviews. The fact that they have the Greek Cuisina octopus on their roof definitely helped my decision, since that used to be my favorite restaurant in town.
I showed Eric an old passport photo of mine and asked for a haircut similar to the one in the photo, and the results were perfect. This guy really knows what he’s doing, and was surprisingly fast, too. I also really enjoyed the conversation. Since it was my first time there, he gave me a free eyebrow waxing. I had never had one, had no idea what to expect, and was pleasantly surprised at the results.
I feel super lucky to have tried this place first, and I’m definitely going to keep coming back for as long as I live in Portland. The atmosphere, value, quality, everything is perfect.

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!
I am not from this area so i was looking for a good barber in town, this place had good reviews so i figured id give them a call. I called to ask if they were barbers that actually used razors, because in this day in age anyone with a pair of scissors can call themselves a barber. I get a medium razor fade and in my time ive let to many crappy barbers cut my hair, so you can never be to careful in a new town.
They rudely told me that the haircut i was describing «didnt excist». Then, told me they werent open and hung up on me. I called back and obviously no answer.
Let me start by saying that i have gotten the same haircut EVERYWEEK now for the past 8 years, and i need to stress that i have gotten my haircut in 11 different countries and mostly every State in the 50 united states. So im sorry Bricks, but my haircut obviously does exist.
Let me finish by saying this, if your «closed» then maybe you shouldnt answer your phone. Also, if your establishment is to low scale and you have to use your personal phone with business then maybe when you answer it you should always speak to your customers with respect. I’m not sure if you know this, but without US your little business is worthless. Thanks for nothing and i hope you learn how to run a decent busienss one day.