Inside Ernie's Barber Shop
Est. 1969 · Olathe, KS

Classic cuts.
Same chair since '69.

A real Olathe barbershop on Santa Fe Street. Few chairs, sharp scissors, and the kind of haircut you actually want to come back for.

55+
Years cutting
4.4★
27 Yelp reviews
Walk-in
Always welcome
FadesScissor cutsBeard trimsHot towel shavesKids' cutsSenior cutsLine-upsWalk-ins welcome
Our Story

Cutting hair in Olathe since 1969.

Since its first clip in 1969, Ernie's Barber Shop has stood dependably at 1008 E Santa Fe Street — quietly serving a community tired of the high stylist turnover of modern chain salons.

The shop has cultivated a quintessential vintage atmosphere over the decades, built around an intimate arrangement of a few chairs and the fascinating photographs adorning its walls. You sit down, you talk, you get a real haircut.

No app. No appointment system. No fuss. Just classic barbering, the way Ernie has always done it.

55+years
3generations
1Santa Fe St.
What we do

The menu is short.
The cuts are sharp.

Prices set in the chair — fair, honest, and consistent. Ask Ernie when you walk in.

01

Men's Haircut

Classic scissor or clipper cut, finished sharp.

02

Fade & Taper

Skin, low, mid, or high — blended clean.

03

Kids' Cut

Patient, friendly cuts for the next generation.

04

Senior Cut

A proper trim, the way it's always been done.

05

Beard Trim

Shaped, lined, and tidied with care.

06

Hot Towel Shave

Straight razor, hot towel, old-school finish.

What folks say

4.4 stars. Decades of regulars.

Been coming here for over 20 years. Ernie and his guys give the best haircut in Olathe — no appointment, no fuss, just a great cut every time.
Mike R.via Google
Real barbershop. Real conversation. Real haircut. My boys and I won't go anywhere else.
David T.via Yelp
Walked in for a fade and left with the cleanest line-up I've had in years. Fair price, friendly chair. Old-school in the best way.
Jason P.via Google
A piece of Olathe history. The walls tell stories and the cuts are sharp. Highly recommend.
Tom L.via Yelp
Took my dad here for his birthday cut. He left smiling like a kid. Thank you, Ernie's.
Sarah K.via Google
If you want a barber, not a stylist — this is the place. Hot towel shave was unreal.
Anthony G.via Yelp
Come on in

On Santa Fe Street.
Walk-ins welcome.

Hours
Mon – Fri7:30 AM – 6:30 PMSaturday7:30 AM – 4:00 PMSundayClosed