Ben F.'s Profile

Holycrapthisplaceisamazing.

I'd never been to Frank's before today, but I'm hereby making this my permanent barbershop. It's a no-frills, old-timey barbershop that gives good, cheap haircuts and good-natured conversation at the same time. Can't beat it.

I'm getting too old for cheap haircuts at Supercuts that don't always (or ever) end well. It's not worth it to me anymore. So, I started searching for an actual barbershop several weeks ago with little success--until I found Franks.

Franks is one of the most old-school barbers still in existence. (At least in Chicago.) Checkered tile floors, bulky leather chairs with footrests, a sink at each seat, individual barber registers, issues of Playboy and Penthouse in the waiting area, and barbers yelling across the shop to bust each others' balls (where applicable) just for the sake of it. WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT.

An expert haircut--I'm not kidding when I say it was one of the best cuts I've ever gotten--a neck shave, and a hearty conversation will run you $24 with a tip.

Or, $8 more than a hit-or-miss 10-minute job from a stylist who's been working at Supercuts for 6 months and needs to move the masses on the signup sheet.

Where I typically dread it, I'm excited to go get my hair cut again. I kid you not.

It is not hyperbole to say that RCN is the worst company I have ever dealt with--not the worst television/internet company, but the worst company period.

Their website sucks, their support sucks, their services suck. My internet cuts out or slows down regularly, and HD channels randomly just shut off. The audio for another few channels regularly starts clipping after it's on for more than 10 minutes; the only fix is switching channels momentarily.

Not worth it. I sincerely hope my building switches to another provider because it sucks being stuck with them.

I've been to Dr. Willerman a few times now, and while, sure, he's a bit short and rushed while examining me--he's got a busy practice--his staff is extremely nice and thorough, and to be honest, I don't go to the dentist to be coddled; I go to get my teeth cleaned.

The views from his new office are amazing, and I leave with clean teeth and an appointment six months in advance. I've never been emotionally abused like some of the other reviewers seem to have been, so I'm not really sure where that stuff is coming from. Definitely not a deal breaker, in my opinion.

One word: Meh.

More than one word: This place is not amazing. The decor is a bit strange, and it needs to decide if it's a chill hangout bar or an upscale nightlife bar. The menu and half the space would suggest the former; the other half of the bar the latter.

For my money, I'd much rather go to Grace O'Malley's right up the street. Or even Wabash Tap, for that matter.

We've been taking our dog here for a little over a year now, and we've had nothing but positive experiences. The staff is always extremely friendly, and it's dead simple to drop off a pet for daycare--just sign a sheet, drop off a leash/treats, and come back in a few hours. They even give report cards with who your dog played with and how much fun he had.

It's not the cheapest place on the planet, but I don't mind paying a little more for such convenience and confidence in a boarding joint.

Best breakfast in the city, in my opinion, and damn cheap too. (Most meals come with a free side of pancakes! Pancakes would run you $10 anywhere else in this city!) We've been here at least a dozen times and have never had anything less than amazing service, and the food comes out lightning fast too. The only downside would be the wait if you get there at a prime time, but that only shows how much people love this place.

5 stars. No-brainer.

I have to agree with previous reviewers who thought the customer service here was less than desired. I came to State Street Barbers on a recommendation from a friend, but I have to say that while the haircut itself was okay, it was the most rushed and self-congratulatory service I've experienced in a long time. I didn't get a wash, no "famous shoulder massage," and no shaving. They charged me the full $24.

My barber didn't wet my hair, didn't really seem to care how I wanted my hair to be cut, and threw on my gown thing so carelessly that there were literally chunks of hair stuck to the inside of my shirt afterward. I can't imagine if I had been going back to work afterward. Honestly, I couldn't care less how my hair looks most of the time, so this should tell you something about how remarkably bad this service is. She spent the entire 10 minutes telling me how good she was at cutting hair, how bad everyone else is, and how much better off my hair would be "when I start coming to see her regularly." Sorry, lady. I think I might try Frank's next time.

If you're deaf and loaded, you might have a good time here. For everyone else, I absolutely would not recommend this place. The only saving grace is that they clearly know how to cut guys' hair, but so does Supercuts, and at Supercuts, they won't tell you about it the whole time.