Mira Mesa runs early. We know because our doors open at 6 AM on Mondays and Tuesdays — for the guys who are on the road before rush hour, who need a clean fade before their shift, who don't have time to wait in a queue at noon.
Cut & Dry is a working barbershop. No scented towels or curated playlists. What you get is a barber who actually listens, a chair that fits your schedule, and a cut that looks the same on day seven as it did on day one.
We keep the hours intentionally spread across the week — early mornings, midday, evenings — because good haircuts shouldn't depend on you having a flexible calendar.
"I've been going to barbershops my whole life and the fade Ramon put on me last Thursday is the cleanest I've ever walked out with. He asked two questions, picked up the clippers, and just knew. I rebooked before I hit the parking lot."
"The 6 AM opening on Monday is the reason I'm a regular. I work construction — I need to be on-site by 7:30 and there is literally nowhere else in Mira Mesa where I can get a proper cut before my shift. Danny had me in and out in under 25 minutes, looking sharp."
"Brought my 8-year-old son who has historically cried at every barbershop we've tried. Joel got down to his level, talked to him about what he wanted, made it feel like no big deal. Best kids cut we've found in the neighborhood. We're not going anywhere else."
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa — served by Mira Mesa Blvd corridor, near the 15 and 805 interchange.
Parking: Free strip mall parking directly in front of the shop. No meter, no time limit.
Transit: MTS Route 20 (Mira Mesa Blvd) stops nearby.
(858) 799-1229