Continuing 126 years of service in Kitchener.
Two experienced barbers, one shop on Joseph Street, and well over a century of Kitchener men trusting us with a haircut, a beard trim and a scalp massage.
A Kitchener barbershop since the 1800s
The Walper Barbers got its start inside the old Walper Hotel in downtown Kitchener, and stayed there for well over a century before the shop moved to its current spot on Joseph Street. Regulars still bring up the old hotel chairs and the barbers who worked them.
Today the shop is run by Robert and Sandra, two barbers with a combined lifetime behind the chair. We keep it simple: mens haircuts, beard trimming and scalp massages, booked by phone, with walk-ins welcome whenever a chair opens up.
Two barbers, three things done right
Robert and Sandra keep the menu simple: haircuts, beard trims and scalp massages. No price list, just call ahead and ask.
Mens Haircuts
A classic cut from a barber who has done this thousands of times, tailored to how you actually want it to look.
Beard Trimming
Clean up and shape your beard alongside your cut, or come in just for a trim.
Scalp Massage
Every cut can finish with a scalp massage, the kind of small touch that keeps people coming back for decades.
Phone ahead, or take your chances
There is no online booking here. Call the shop or walk in and see who is free.
Call the shop
Appointments are booked by phone, Tuesday to Saturday. Tell us who you would like in the chair.
Or just walk in
No booking? Stop by. If Robert or Sandra has an open chair, you are in it.
Get your cut
Mens haircuts, beard trimming and scalp massages, the way Kitchener has had them done for well over a century.
Meet Robert and Sandra
Two barbers, decades of experience each, one shop on Joseph Street.
Robert
Robert has spent more than 20 years at the Walper, offering mens haircuts, beard trimming and scalp massages.
Sandra
Sandra has over 35 years of barbering experience, the last 26 of them cutting hair at the Walper. She offers mens haircuts, beard trimming and scalp massages.
What our regulars say
★★★★★I have been going to Walper Barbers for almost 70 years. Ben, John, Rick, Sandra, Robert, Linda and a few short term barbers, all great folks who gave good cuts. It's almost like a Cheers, but for Barbers, where everyone knows your name. Just love them.
“Pleasant local barbershop staffed by two experienced Barbers. Close to downtown and Victoria Park. Park out front or on nearby streets.”
“I went for a cut recently and would recommend this shop. Sandra took the time to understand what I wanted and I'm very pleased with the result. I especially enjoyed the straight razor shave, and will definitely be returning.”
“Great service, very well done. Robert took a lot of care to ensure that the cut was just what I wanted. Good attention to detail.”
Get in the chair
Appointments are booked by phone, Tuesday to Saturday. Send a note here and we'll follow up, or just call (519) 745-6481. Walk-ins accepted by chance.
Find us on Joseph Street
Kitchener, ON N2G 1J3
Saturday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Near downtown Kitchener and Victoria Park, with parking out front and on nearby streets.