Koca Barbershop

I’d been looking for a nice barber shop upgrade, and when I looked at Koca it looked great. Its got a neat atmosphere and a tight, out-​of-​the-​way vibe. The wait isn’t too long, and even if it is they’ve got a pool table and a few TVs to pass your time. When you get your cut, they actually take into account what you say. I got a sweet cut, they were really precise and surprisingly low priced for the high level cuts they give. I will definitely go back!
(Review by son)

Excellent barber shop! They are precise and right on the money! I want go anywhere else now!!!

After moving out of Somerville to Waltham almost three years ago, I decided to get a new barber because I simply couldn’t handle driving that far once a month for a cut. I tested the waters by trying out a few spots and eventually settled on this place where I have now been a few times. Miro the Bulgarian owner is a very nice, friendly guy and his staff is great as well.
Cuts are $ 18 and the lines move pretty quickly. He does occasionally get busy but it’s very manageable. There’s a few TVs and there’s also a pool table in case you get antsy and can’t sit still.
The staff has given me some of the best haircuts I’ve ever had and I cannot recommend them enough.

Been coming here for years, never had a bad cut!

Great barber, I randomly walked in after adding such good Unilocal reviews. I had the Asian lady, who’s same I can’t remember. She gave me a heat cut, and her attention to detail for all the little stray hairs and also the way my hair naturally laid was great. I will definitely go back there from now on.

The best haircut i’ve gotten according to my girlfriend. So the best place ive been in a 10 – 15 mi radius of north waltham in about ~10−12 different tries. Short wait, friendly staff and took their time to get the haircut done perfectly.

Miro really does a great job. From the second haircut by Miro on I have been getting compliments. But take a selfie to show him next time! He didn’t recall what he did so it took a few haircuts to get that back, based on my description. To be fair, he was unusually quiet (that’s not Miro!) and seemed a bit distracted and kept cutting, and cut it much shorter than I’d had it the day of the first complimented haircut. I haven’t had actual compliments on a haircut for literally decades, until Miro! Previously, I went to the same salon for over 20 years, first the mother and then the daughter cutting my hair. They were competent, but the most I got was, «Oh, you got your hair cut,» until Miro. It’s great he opens at 730 am. The shop is spacious and modern nice with flat screen TVs. Shoot some pool on his table while you wait.

Great barber. Went here today with our 2-​year old. The barber was wonderful with him – even when he got a little skittish. Great cut, too.

pretty good for this price. would come again.

Best barbershop in the Greater Boston Area. My longtime barber got locked up and I was left barber-​less. I tried a number of places, including the fancy overpriced barbershops downtown. I read some reviews about Koca online and work in Lexington so I gave them a shot and walked out with the best haircut I’ve ever received… better than the shops in the trendy areas of Boston and any other spot I’ve ever been to. I wish my previous barber got locked up way sooner. Just kidding, but I’ll stick with Koca when he gets out.

I recently moved to Lexington and needed a new Barber. I tried another shop and was happy enough with the cut and service. I stopped in to Koca this morning and I am convinced I found my new barber. Miro knows how to cut hair. This was the first time I’ve experienced a hot shave of my neck hair. Although there isn’t much it’s nice to have it cleaned up. He also knows how to set up a shop. The pool table for use during longer waiting times is a brilliant option to the traditional reading of magazines. I will definitely be back.

The most important thing is that my wife loved my haircut. She said it was the best haircut I had gotten in the last 3 years. I had tried 2 – 3 different barbers in other locations around Belmont without much success. Koca is little bit hard to find, but I didn’t have to wait at all when I arrived after work. Professional no-​nonsense haircut. Will definitely return and recommend to friends.

Great haircuts for a great price. Miro (owner) will give you an excellent cut. Plus you can play darts or pool while you wait.

Believe me, I have tried half of the barbers in this area and there is no one like Miro. He is incredibly professional, friendly, and is very consistent in his hair cutting. I am a very picky guy, and every now and again, I will try someone new but I always come back here, because of all of the above. And now he has a pool table in the shop too!
Prices are reasonable and I have never had a better cut.
Best of all, they are open until 7… something which I just learned. I had a big meeting tomorrow morning and was despairing of getting a cut, but I checked… and sure enough they were open.
I can’t speak highly enough of this shop.

Well, I hate to be the stick in the mud on this place but tonight was my 3^rd time driving in the other direction of home from work only to find the place closed up by 6pm. They are supposed to be open until 7pm. Not sure exactly why they would close an hour early. I could even understand if it was 6:45 and there were no customers. An hour is too much, and at this point I won’t be wasting my time anymore.

This is the place to go! I used to work in Belmont Center and stumbled upon Miro. Now I don’t work or live even close, but I still go there to get my haircut. In fact, I drive all the way from East Boston.
I used to only let Miro cut my hair. But for the last 2 years Taylor has been my barber. He’s a fantastic guy and does a mean cut. But he and Miro are awesome. i can’t speak highly enough of these guys. You won’t be disappointed.
I’m there every 2 weeks so I’ll see you soon!

I was in the market for a new barbershop about 6 – 10 months ago. I had just moved to the Boston area and was working in North Cambridge/​Fresh Pond area. I searched Unilocal and found this place so i figured i’d give it a try.
These guys are top notch! First off, they are very professional and very customer focused. THEY ACTUALLY LISTEN TO WHAT YOU TELL THEM and cut your hair the way you asked. Additionally, they always check in to make sure the haircut is looking the way you like it.
Prices are very fair, and they work very quickly; the longest ive ever waited is 10 minutes.
I go back here about once a month now, and have never had a bad hair cut. I highly suggest checking this place out, even though it is a bit of a ride outside the city, its worth the extra 10 minute drive. You know you will be treated well!

If you want a haircut done right — this is the place to go. I stopped in to KOCA on my way to work for a cut and my expectations were exceeded.
Miro gave a great first impression with his friendly demeanor and his incredibly professional work! The shop itself is set back from the street and is very well kept and the prices are very reasonable. Looking to get a cut early in the morning? How does 7:30 AM sound to you? If you’re in the market for a new barber, give KOCA a try… you won’t be disappointed!

KOCA is the best barbershop in town, hands down.
I’ve been going here since it opened (at its old location), and haven’t ever considered switching to another place. My hair is absolutely awful (wavey, thick, poofy) and I don’t lend myself easily to haircuts. However, Miro and Co. always do a great job. They’re really friendly people who just like to give people good haircuts. There have been times when my friends and I all need a haircut, and we just go together and laugh with the barber over how funny we look before the haircut is done (like when it’s still long on the top but the sides are all buzzed). The only complaint there is about KOCA is that they always cut it a little shorter than you imagine for yourself. 2 fixes: 1) Ask for it to be longer than you actually want 2) 99% of the time they know what’s best, and they cut it to where it looks good, even if it is a little short.

The unfortunate part is I’ve walked by this location 1000 times and had no idea it was here! I finally used Unilocal to find a good place to bring my 21 month old, and read these reviews. I had to use google street view to find it. But once I found it, what a gem!
This is a simple, no nonsense place with fantastic hours! We walked in on a Friday night a little before 6 and were seated immediately. This was my little guy’s first haircut! He was a little nervous but quickly distracted by Sponge Bob playing on the 2 big TV’s. The young barber who cut his hair was quiet and gentle and worked quickly despite the squirming. In the end I can’t believe how great my son looks! His hair is thin and fine, but this cut actually looks like a style! Very impressed. We will be back for sure. It couldn’t have been more pleasant, easy and convenient!
Reminder — they only take Cash. So don’t go like I did, with a credit card and a box of animal crackers… (good thing there is a bank of america next door!)