Inside Fatboys Barbershop: a cut in progress under the hexagon LED rig on the black ceiling.

1802 Shelby St · corner of Iowa · Indianapolis

fatboys

walk in. there's no clock on the cut.

Fades, lineups, beards and shaved designs on the corner of Shelby and Iowa. Walk-in only, no appointments, no waiting list, cash in hand.

In the chair

a fade shop first, a family shop second

Skin fades, tapers, lineups, beards and hot shaves, plus designs the owner cuts freehand.

Inside Fatboys: the line of black barber chairs, mirrors and the two chalkboards hanging on the wall by the door.
The two boards by the door
Chalked up by hand

what's on the board

Kids · 12 and under
Lineup
Beard trim
Haircut and beard
Hot shave
Design

Both boards hang inside the front door. One of them sets aside a discount day for seniors, police and fire.

“Prices were very visible and accurate, I was charged according to the list. No mystery here.” — Google review

“There is no time limit on the cut. And if the cut takes a hour its okay.”

No appointments. Walk in, take the next chair, or wait for the barber you always sit with.

The owner, answering a review on Google Walk-in only · cash only · ATM inside
A freehand starburst design cut into a high fade, photographed over the barber's shoulder mid-cut.
Freehand over a high fade Cartoon characters for the kids

the wall

The chairs, the work, the corner and the two trucks.

417 reviews on Google

word of mouth, written down

Pierce R
★★★★★

“Logan was awesome! First time ever going to a barber shop.”

Funtime Wolfey
★★★★★

“I had Kevin as my Barber and he was absolutely AMAZING.”

Keith Hollingsworth
★★★★★

“Didn't seem to take itself too seriously, but I felt I was in good hands with Nickey.”

Ryan Baker
★★★★★

“Been bringing myself and my son an father in ever since. Outstanding barbers, clean, Positive environment.”

The week

wednesdays run late, saturdays end at two

Wednesday runs late, until eight. Saturday finishes at two. Sunday and Monday, the lights are off.

Opening hours · Indianapolis
DayOpenClose
Cash only, ATM inside.Forget it and there's a machine in the shop.
Wheelchair accessible entrance.Street level, on the Shelby Street side.
Quietest mid-week.Regulars say Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons are the easiest walk-in.

Come in

1802 shelby st
indianapolis, in 46203

Corner of Shelby & Iowa · the door faces Shelby.
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No appointments, call or come by

(317) 499-5969

Call the shop Hours and directions
Call Fatboys · (317) 499-5969