Formerly Rafael's Barber Shop
Precision fades. Classic cuts. Hot towel shaves. Every detail considered, every line exact. This is the standard at Top Notch.
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About the shop
Worth the drive to Plainview.
Top Notch Barbers, formerly Rafael's Barber Shop, is Plainview's home for precision fades, modern styles and classic straight-razor grooming. A 5.0 rating across more than 280 Google reviews says it better than we can.
Clients come back for consistency. Our reviews regularly mention Sal and Eric by name for skin fades that blend clean, sharp line-ups and hot towel shaves that feel like a reset. Every cut gets the time it needs, whether it's a quick shape-up, a full long-hair restyle or a first haircut for a nervous kid.
It's walk-ins only, so there's no app to download and no appointment to chase. Just stop by any day of the week, sit down and pay with cash or Zelle. That easy visit is why guys from Syosset, Hicksville, Bethpage, Woodbury and Huntington make the short drive to Plainview Centre for a cut they can count on.
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Plainview Centre377 S Oyster Bay Rd #6
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Walk-ins onlyNo appointment needed, just stop by
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Great with kidsPatient cuts for little ones
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Open 7 daysMornings, evenings and Sundays
Meet the owner
Sal
Owner & Barber · 13+ years behind the chair
“A great haircut shouldn't be rushed.”
I first picked up a pair of clippers over 13 years ago out of a simple desire to help people look and feel their best. What started as a fascination with the craft quickly turned into a lifelong career, and I still love the connections that are built right here in the barber chair. Providing top-tier quality, genuine customer care, and warm hospitality have always been my absolute top priorities, and my goal is to ensure every person who walks through the door feels completely at home.
Those personal standards are the exact foundation of our shop’s core values today. We pride ourselves on absolute consistency and spotless cleanliness, creating a welcoming environment where you can truly relax. We believe a great haircut shouldn't be rushed, so we always take the dedicated time needed to get every single detail right so you leave looking sharp and feeling confident.
Google reviews
Based on 280+ Google reviews
Reviews from Google.
Areas we serve
Minutes from your town.
We're in Plainview Centre on South Oyster Bay Road, a short drive from LIE Exit 43 and Northern State Parkway Exit 36. Clients come in from across Nassau and western Suffolk.
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Hicksville
~7 minOur closest neighbor. Take Woodbury Road east and you're in the chair before your coffee gets cold. An easy stop on the way home.
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Bethpage
~9 minHead up Stewart Avenue to South Oyster Bay Road, or hop on Route 135 and the Northern State. Either way it's under ten minutes for a clean fade or a fresh line-up.
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Woodbury
~10 minA straight shot west on Woodbury Road. Come in for a hot towel shave or beard trim, no appointment needed.
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Syosset
~11 minTake Jackson Avenue down to South Oyster Bay Road and you're here. Easy to fit in after school pickup, with patient boy's cuts for kids 12 and under.
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Huntington
~20 minComing from Suffolk? Take the Northern State west to Exit 36, or Woodbury Road the whole way. A consistent cut is worth the extra few miles.
Directions from Huntington
Drive times are typical and depend on traffic.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Top Notch Barbers is walk-ins only. Just come in during opening hours.
How much is a haircut?
A men's haircut is $30, long hair is $35 and a boy's haircut (12 and under) is $25. A shape-up or line-up is $20 and a hot towel shave is $30. See the full menu above.
What payment do you accept?
Cash and Zelle.
Do you cut kids' hair?
Yes. Boy's haircuts for kids 12 and under are $25, and our barbers take their time with younger and nervous kids.
What are your hours?
Monday to Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM.
Where are you located?
377 S Oyster Bay Rd #6 in Plainview Centre, Plainview, NY 11803. We were formerly Rafael's Barber Shop.
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