Est. 2023 · Downtown Grand Island, NE

Fresh cuts, right on the Railside.

Two award-winning barbers, one laid-back shop on North Walnut. Every hair type, every age. Appointment only, six days a week.

5.0 · 310 Google reviews
The Railside Barbershop storefront on North Walnut Street, with Bryndyn Lawrenz's Top 35 Under 35 award held up in front of the sign.
"Best Barbers in not only GI but in Nebraska" — Kobe C. "Quality people, quality cuts." — Steve W. "I got my dream job found the love of my life all because of the haircut I got there" — Stezzy S. "Cleanest cut we’ve gotten in GI" — Sierra P. "Super friendly, rappers delight, fades out of sight." — Sawyer W. "Always an amazing experience! 10/10 recommend!!!" — Camrey M. "As close to old school barber as you’ll get in GI!" — Bryce K. "Best barber in all of Nebraska." — James H.
"Great haircut! Wonderful atmosphere, hospitality, and customer service!" — Jeff G. "20 out of 10." — Rolan B. "Best barber shop in town!! ... They also help the community!" — Cedric B. "Very low key and not at all like a corporate haircut place." — Mitchell "First time there and bryndyn did a phenomenal job! Definitely will be returning!" — Noah P. "Best barber !!! Simply 6 star" — Luis C. "Awesome place! Awesome service! Haircut turned out great!" — Scott M. "Would recommend them 10/10 times!" — John N.
Bryndyn Lawrenz, left, holding his glass Top 35 Under 35 award beside a fellow honoree at the 2026 banquet.
2024 & 2025 Best of Grand Island, BusinessRate — back-to-back winner
Est. 2023 Appointment only — downtown on North Walnut
Top 35 Under 35 Bryndyn Lawrenz — Grand Island, 2026
5.0 310 reviews on Google

The barbers

Bryndyn Lawrenz standing in a Railside windbreaker in front of a wall of framed basketball jerseys, hands clasped, smiling at the camera.
Owner

Bryndyn Lawrenz

Founder of Railside and a 2026 Top 35 Under 35 honoree. Known for clean fades, patience with kids, and making every chair feel like home.

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Shad Quintanilla seated on a black stool in a Railside tee, forearm tattoos showing, in front of the same framed-jersey wall.
Barber

Shad Quintanilla

Precision cuts for every hair type and every age. Clients call out his detail work, easy conversation, and cuts that hold up after you leave the chair.

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More barbers joining soon.

The work

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Bryndyn Lawrenz smiling as he runs the trimmers around a caped client's temple, his LAWRENZ station sign on the wall behind them.
Sponge-twisted curls left full on top over a clean low taper, seen from behind under a red cape.
Loose curls on top over a skin fade, with a crossed-line design etched into the side.
A rounded afro shaped up with a crisp neckline, seen from behind the chair.
A curly top with a taper fade and a zigzag design cut in above the ear.
Shad Quintanilla combing and scissor-cutting the top of a caped client's hair, both of them facing the mirror.
A modern mullet with a burst fade around the ear and a full beard, in profile.
A kid's short cut with a flame design etched above the ear, in a cartoon-print cape.

Watch the work

Reels from the shop — tap any card to watch on Facebook.

What Grand Island says

5.0 average across 310 Google reviews

"This is the best barbershop in grand island! Shad and Bryndyn are really cool guys best customer service, great prices and deals... they cut all hair any ethnicity and age they are great with all people!"

Danny Bravo

"My husband hasn’t had a professional haircut in over a decade! This barber shop is absolutely amazing! Bryndyn was awesome we felt at home there! My husband was so happy when he came out of there!"

Claudia Mlynn Sullivan

"If you’re looking for a barbershop where you leave looking fresh and feeling like you just hung out with the boys for an hour, Railside is the spot. Shad and Bryndyn absolutely kill it every time."

Adam Richardson

"My son has autism and it's hard to find somewhere for him to get a haircut because it takes a lot of patience! Not only were they patient they were so kind and nobody judged us! We will be back!"

Brittney Clerc

"I am from Texas but I was in the area and the owner is one of the most down to earth and genuine barbers I ever met... I wish he was my permanent barber :("

Nick Chrome

"Bryndyn cut my 13 year olds son’s hair and was such a great guy he actually will talk to kids and treat them well and did a great job... we drove a hour each way because there isn’t a barber in York..."

Christine Elliott

"...his hair has been butchered by almost every salon in town, bc of how thick and curly it is. Bryndyn was quick skillful and made him... so at ease that he left loving his hair and felt great about himself! Worth every penny we will be booking with him from now on!!"

Jen Jones

"Bryndyn was great with my son, a young adult with Autism. He did a great job of setting him at ease and communicating exactly what he needed from my son, as well as checking in at the end to make sure he was happy with the cut and trim."

Faith Stephenson

"Railside Barbershop is the real deal! After 6 months of looking rough, they cleaned me up like pros... Chill vibe, solid cut, good people. Definitely my go-to from now on"

Michael Leonard

"I took my 6-year-old grandson in there to get a haircut he absolutely did fabulous on it. My grandson says now he's styling and can get the girls."

Sharon Wiese
Laundry baskets of school supplies lined up across the shop floor for a back-to-school giveaway.
Community

More than haircuts.

Railside gives back to the town that built it — back-to-school haircut and backpack events, holiday food drives run right out of the shop, and Cuts for Courage, a standing monthly day of free cuts for veterans. Follow along on Facebook to catch the next one.

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The Railside Barbershop flag emblem — a stars-and-stripes roundel reading RAILSIDE BARBER SHOP around crossed shears and a railroad track.
Every month · Free for veterans

Cuts for Courage

Veterans get free cuts and support other veterans.

Third Sunday of every month · 12–2 PM

More informationKris Widga(308) 202‑1178

In partnership with the SSG Fox SPGP — End Veteran Suicide, Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, (308) 202‑1065

Come by the shop

The shop on a busy afternoon — hexagon lights overhead, both chairs working and every seat in the waiting area taken.

Address

307 N Walnut Street
Grand Island, NE 68801

Appointment only — book online or call.

Hours

Monday
9 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday
9 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday
9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday
9 AM – 6 PM
Friday
8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday
9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday
Closed