Contact
The quickest way to get in the chair is a phone call. Here is the number, the address, our hours and everything you need to find the shop on West Side Avenue.
Call to check when the chair is free, set a time, or ask a quick question about a cut. If we are with a customer, try again in a few minutes.
Tap to callOn the West Side, close to Lincoln Park and New Jersey City University, a few minutes from Communipaw Avenue, Kennedy Boulevard and Route 440.
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| Monday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
On Fridays and Saturdays the shop stays open until 8 PM, handy for an after-work cut. Holiday hours can vary, so call before you come in around a holiday.
Getting here
Driving: West Side Avenue runs north to south through the West Side. Coming from Route 440, take Communipaw Avenue or another cross street east to West Side Avenue, then look for number 464. From Journal Square or McGinley Square, head south on West Side Avenue or Kennedy Boulevard toward Lincoln Park. Look for street parking on the avenue or the nearby side streets; availability varies with the time of day, so give yourself a little extra time.
Light rail: The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail's West Side Avenue station is a short walk from the shop, which makes it easy to come in without a car from Greenville, Bergen-Lafayette and other stops along the line.
Walking: If you live on the West Side, around Lincoln Park or near NJCU, the shop is likely just a few blocks away. Plenty of regulars simply walk over, often stopping in on the way home from work or between errands along the avenue.
Finding the door: Once you are on West Side Avenue, keep an eye on the building numbers; 464 sits on the stretch near Lincoln Park, close to the cross streets around the NJCU area. If you get turned around, call (201) 851-9018 and we will talk you in. It happens to first-timers more often than you would think, and nobody minds.
Accessibility: The entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible, and there is a restroom for customers. If you need anything extra to make your visit comfortable, mention it when you call.
What to expect
First time at Al's? Nothing complicated here. These small things simply help your visit go smoothly and make sure you walk out with exactly the cut you came in for.
A quick call tells you when the chair will be free, so you spend less time waiting and more time getting on with your day.
Trying a new fade or style? A picture on your phone is the fastest way to show your barber exactly what you mean.
Want Al or Fred? Say so when you call so you can plan around their chair.
Let us know it is a first haircut. A calm time of day makes it easier for little ones.
Prices depend on the cut. Ask in the shop or on the phone and you will get a straight answer.
Shorter, longer, sharper line? Tell your barber in the chair. Small adjustments are part of the job.
Quick answers
No. The shop is closed on Sundays. We are open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 7 PM and Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 8 PM.
We recommend calling ahead so you know when the chair is free. It is the best way to avoid a wait.
Yes to both. Al's is a unisex, family-friendly shop, and kids' first haircuts are something customers mention often.
It depends on the cut. A shape-up is quick, while a detailed fade or a first haircut takes longer because nobody rushes. When you call, ask roughly how long your service usually runs so you can plan your day.
Yes. Ask for Al or Fred when you call, and we will tell you when that chair is free. If you are flexible, we can usually get you in sooner.
Just call the shop as soon as you know. It lets us offer the time to someone else and find you a new slot that works.
Yes. Everyone is welcome at Al's, and the shop is listed as LGBTQ+ friendly. Come as you are and leave with a cut you love.
Yes, and customers often mention how clean it is.
464 West Side Ave · (201) 851-9018