Mark-Jason Solofa, Men's Grooming & Traditional Barbershop
2211 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
Berkeley, CA 94702
schedule Opening Hours
| Monday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM - 2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
What People Mention
reviews Reviews (10)
Justin Stanley
a month ago
I’ve been coming to Mark Jason Solofa for about a year now for mostly beard care and the occasional head shave when I want someone else to do it. The thing that keeps bringing me back is the service I get from Senior Barber, Juan. I love his friendly, attentive approach to guest service and he has an amazing eye for detail. He makes my beard look so much better than what I attempt to do at home with clippers. If you’re looking for a reliable, professional, and highly skilled Barber experience, stop reading this and get over to Mark Jason’s and ask for Juan. You won’t regret it.
Owner's response
Aloha Justin, thank you so much for your 5-star review of Juan and the beard services you receive from him,…we are very lucky to have him. We appreciate your support of Juan and the shop, and look forward to your next visit. - MJ Solofa, Owner
brian vines
a month ago
Got cut by barber Alexis!!!Amazing and professional. Very welcoming and had great conversation. Laughing and chatting it up. Amazing haircut. She acts tough but really a sweetheart. Definitely coming back!
Owner's response
Aloha Brian, thank you for your 5 star review Alexis and we’re so glad you had a great haircut and haircut experience with her. We appreciate your visit and look forward to see you on your next visit. - MJ Solofa, Owner
Akshaj Gupta
a month ago
Alexis did a good job the first time around, but cut my hair a lot shorter than she said she would. The second time, I made it clear that I wanted to retain all my length and I just wanted to fix some of the layering. She said she wouldn't take much length off, and then proceeded to cut around 4 inches. I measured the length of my hair on the left and right side, and the right side was about 2 inches longer than the left. My hair used to come down to my nose, and now it doesn't even reach my eyebrows. I really did enjoy Alexis' vibe but the measurements need to be better and the customer's request shouldn't be ignored especially when made clear.
Owner's response
Thank you Akshaj for your candid review of your recent visit with us, and I am sincerely apologetic that this visit was not up to par with your first haircut with us...it is disappointing to hear that the standard of quality that I hold my team and business to aren't being met. I will use this valuable feedback to work on ensuring that our consultations are improved and that greater attention is given to following the directions of our valued clients in the future!<br><br>Please reach out to me directly at (510) 859-8112 or mjsolofa@gmail.com on how we can try to make this right for you. <br><br>- MJ Solofa, Owner
Rob Hopcke
a month ago
What a great find, super friendly low key old time barber shop and a highly skilled no-muss no-fuss haircut by Juan who is quick, upbeat and gives me consistently a GREAT look. Plus right down the street from my house. Cannot recommend him highly enough!
Owner's response
Thank you Rob for your 5 star review of your service with Juan, we truly appreciate you taking the time to share that and we look forward to your next visit with us soon. - MJ Solofa, Owner
Patrick Guess
2 months ago
Premium barber shop right in Castro Valley Village! Mid-century modern vibe, awesome service. Decades of experience means they know how to get you the look you want.You’re in good hands with Dan!
Owner's response
Thank you so much Patrick for your 5 star review of Dan and our Castro Valley location, we truly appreciate you taking the time to share that with us and we look forward to your next visit with Dan! - MJ Solofa, Owner
Nicolas Viveros
2 months ago
I highly recommend you get your hair cut from Zander. He took his time to learn what I wanted for my hair and he delivered. He is detailed and attentive and even gave me an awesome neck and scalp massage to boot. I will definitely be coming back for my next cut!
Owner's response
Thank you Nicolas for your 5 star review of your haircut experience with Zander, we appreciate you taking the time to share that with us and we look forward to your next visit soon! - MJ Solofa, Owner
Josh Price
2 months ago
I had a sudden need to clean up for a meeting. Zander was the only barber available. He was very new to the shop, and new to me. I booked it. The result met every expectation, relaxing experience, excellent precision work, everything I have come to expect from this shop where I'm a regular for years.
Owner's response
Thank you Josh for your 5 star review of Zander, we appreciate you taking the time to share that with us, and we appreciate your business and support always! - MJ Solofa, Owner
RockMan Zander
2 months ago
Dylan did an amazing job on my haircut, it came out even better than I imagined. The fade is perfect and he gave me the right amount of texture for me to style.
Owner's response
Thank you Rockman for your 5 star review of our rising star Dylan, we appreciate your sitting with him and sharing your experience with us. We look forward to you next visit! - MJ Solofa, Owner
Keshav Saharia
2 months ago
Got the best haircut of my life from Juan. Can’t believe I’ve been missing out on an exceptional hair styling experience for this long. Thank you for showing me that is more than worth it to see a professional :)
Owner's response
Thank you so much for the 5 star review of Juan and the haircut styling experience you received. We truly appreciate you and look forward to you visiting again soon! - Mark-Jason Solofa, Owner
Billy Roy
a year ago
Book with Isaac! Great experience. Great cut. Old school, classic barber shop vibes filled with guys who know their stuff. I don't think you'd go wrong with any barber, but I do highly recommend Isaac. Isaac was kind, diligent, and took his time to do the job right. Don't think about it, just book it! You won't regret it. The complimentary whiskey is a nice touch.
Owner's response
"Thanks for the 5-star rating, We love serving the greater Berkeley community with premium barbering and grooming services. We look forward to your next visit to Mark-Jason Solofa Men’s Grooming!"
