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Barbers near the Gold Coast.
One Red Line stop from Clark/Division, then a short walk west. The Chair is at 750 N Franklin St in River North, with scissor cuts, hot-towel shaves, and fades.
Walk-ins welcome(773) 499-0045
The Chair · Gold Coast
One Red Line stop, then a short walk.
The Chair Barbershop is about a mile southwest of the Gold Coast, at 750 N Franklin St in River North. Ride the Red Line one stop from Clark/Division to Chicago, then walk about 7 minutes west on Chicago Ave. Or take the #22 Clark bus south to Chicago Ave and walk west to Franklin. A Classic Chair Cut is $47 and the shop is open seven days a week.
- 1Mile south of Division St
- 10Minutes on the Red Line
- $35Cuts from
- 5.0Google rating
Why the Gold Coast walks over
Classic barbering, close to home.
The Gold Coast keeps a high standard, and a haircut should meet it. The Chair does the classics properly: a scissor cut with fine edges, a straight-razor shave with a hot towel, and a neck shave with every Classic Chair Cut.
Want the full treatment? The Chair Works is an hour: a cut or fade, a shave, a hot towel, a shampoo, and styling. Rock has 15+ years behind the chair and Juan has 7.
- One Red Line stop from Clark/Division
- Straight-razor hot-towel shaves
- The Chair Works: $95, the full treatment
Popular services
Fades, haircuts & line ups near the Gold Coast
Every barber at The Chair does all 12 services. Flat prices, no surprises in the chair.
Meet the barbers
A small bench of dedicated barbers, each with their own hand and their own regulars. Every barber offers the full service menu. Book the chair, or book the barber you already trust.
Word on the street
Five stars, again and again.
Getting here
From the Gold Coast to the chair
750 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654. Here's the easiest way over from the Gold Coast.
On the Red Line
Board at Clark/Division and ride one stop south to Chicago. Walk about 7 minutes west on Chicago Ave to Franklin.
By bus
Take the #22 Clark bus south to Chicago Ave, then walk about 5 minutes west to Franklin.
On foot
Walk south on Dearborn or Clark to Chicago Ave, then west to Franklin. About 20 to 25 minutes from Oak Street.
Hours
- Mon to Tue10am to 7pm
- Wed to Fri9am to 8pm
- Sat9am to 6:30pm
- Sun10am to 6pm
Questions
Coming from Gold Coast, answered
Still not sure? Call the shop at (773) 499-0045. Someone picks up.
Where can I get a fade near the Gold Coast?
At The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), one Red Line stop from Clark/Division plus a walk of about 7 minutes. Fades start at $57 for the Signature Fade, or $67 for the Crafted Blade Fade with a razor finish.
Where can I get a line up near the Gold Coast?
At The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), one Red Line stop from Clark/Division plus a walk of about 7 minutes. The Precision Chair Line Up, also called an edge up or shape up, is $25 and takes about 15 minutes.
What's the best-rated barber near the Gold Coast?
The Chair Barbershop (750 N Franklin St), one Red Line stop from Clark/Division plus a walk of about 7 minutes, is rated 5.0 stars on Google across 240 reviews.
How far is The Chair from the Gold Coast?
About a mile southwest. The shop is at 750 N Franklin St in River North, one Red Line stop from Clark/Division plus a walk of about 7 minutes.
Which L stop is closest from the Gold Coast?
Ride the Red Line from Clark/Division one stop to Chicago, at State St. Walk about 7 minutes west on Chicago Ave to Franklin.
Does The Chair do straight-razor shaves?
Yes. The Royal Shave Experience ($45, about 30 minutes) is a full straight-razor shave with a hot-towel treatment and an aftershave finish.
Do you do scissor cuts?
Yes. The Old Fashion Scissors ($63, about 50 minutes) is a precision scissor cut with fine edges, built for longer and textured styles.
When is The Chair open?
The shop is open Monday and Tuesday 10am to 7pm, Wednesday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 6:30pm, and Sunday 10am to 6pm.