I'm very happy with my experience at this location. I sent out an inquiry on Yelp and heard back from Monique right away. Her communication was very consistent and responsive so I felt like this was a good fit. I got my wedding dress altered, nothing crazy but Monique did a wonderful job and I'm very happy with how it turned out. She also gave me some tips on how to walk in my dress. The alterations took about less than two weeks, but I also didn't do anything crazy to my dress. Just a strap, hem and bust adjustments. My alterations were under $200. I definitely plan to come back and have my wedding dress cleaned and have Monique do any other alterations I might need in the future. read more

Came here after finding them on Yelp and needed an affordable place in sf to clean 3 weddings dresses. 2 were mine and 1 was my sister's. Cant believe it took them only a week to do all 3!! Super fast service and absolutely happy with the results. Price was pretty affordable as well especially since 2 of the dress had a lot of lace and intricate details. Would highly recommend! read more

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I've been going to Aki's for a little over a year and a half, and they consistently do phenomenal work. I've brought in many items for dry cleaning over time, and everything has always been returned looking fresh, clean, and carefully handled. Most recently, I trusted them with my wedding dress and wedding shoes -- which felt like a big deal. She did an incredible job. She was able to get all the dirt out of my dress and completely restore my white silk wedding shoes. I honestly didn't think the shoes would look that clean again, but the before-and-after difference is amazing. Beyond dry cleaning, she has also done multiple alterations for me, including repairing tears in delicate silk and re-hemming pants. Every repair has been done with such precision and care -- you can't even tell there was ever damage. It's rare to find a place that combines skill, consistency, and genuine care for their customers' items. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my clothing, especially special pieces like my wedding dress. Highly recommend! read more

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20+ years ago, I bought a hooded corduroy jacket that I absolutely love. It's vintage at this point - they just don't make them like this anymore. Due to time and wear, a substantial hole developed in the chest area of the jacket. Initially I brought the jacket to a dry cleaner closer to my home. The nice person who worked there said it would be too costly to patch up, wouldn't look very good afterwards, and recommended I shop for a replacement. I was not ready to say goodbye to the jacket and wanted a second opinion. After reading Aki's Cleaners' positive Yelp reviews, I decided to drop in. Monique recommended that I find material that I like, and her team could patch over both sides of the chest area for a stylish appearance. I let her know that appearance wasn't as important to me as function. She was confident that her team could do a decent job given that information. When I went to pick up the jacket, Monique proudly brought it out to me noting that they found similar material and stitched it over the problem area. Her team did a great job for a reasonable price, and hopefully I'll be able to enjoy wearing this jacket for at least a few more years. Many thanks to Monique and Aki's Cleaners! read more

THE ONLY DRY CLEANER FOR ME IS AKI's ON CALIFORNIA STREET. From straight up dry cleaning to special projects - like water stained linen drapes - this place has never failed to exceed my expectations. She's also an expert seamstress and skilled tailor. I think she works on wedding dresses too and if you're looking for a good restaurant recommendation - she has those as well! 5 Stars for AKI's! read more

Monique was great to work with for bridal wear -- very professional, great attention to detail, quick turnaround, and great value. Would highly recommend! read more

I could not have come to a better place for my wedding dress alterations. Monique paid incredibly close attention to the fit and length, and even sewed a corset into the dress so that it fit me perfectly. I was so taken care of and she is a great communicator, letting me know how long it would take and texting me when it was ready. She also altered my other clothing for the wedding weekend and it all turned out perfectly. She is prompt, and the pricing is incredibly reasonable. I never felt like I was being taken advantage of because it was a wedding- she communicated throughout the pricing of each item and why it would cost what it did. As long as Aki's exists, I will be taking my clothing there for alterations and dry cleaning! read more

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My family has trusted Aki's Cleaners for decades. It's hard to believe, but my family has been going to Aki's since I was a little girl, and Aki's has worked miracles with all our dry cleaning - from removing stains on Vintage clothing - to volume cleaning all our sweaters and blankets when we needed to fortify our house against clothes moths. Aki's also has quick turnaround - I needed a garment for New Years, and I got it next day! Perfect! read more

This review is for alterations by Monique. She did a fantastic job altering two of my dresses. I had reached out to some other shops before finding Monique and they either quoted me absurd prices or simply told me that the alteration was impossible or very difficult. One dress was a simple waist adjustment and the other was a bit more involved as it had 3-tiered ruffles and I wanted the overall dress length to be shorter. When I came to Monique to inquire about whether she could do the alterations that I was requesting, I was worried that the more-complicated dress couldn't be done, not without a huge cost. She sounded confident that she could alter it and gave me a very reasonable price. To my surprise, the final cost to alter both dresses ended up being cheaper than what she initially quoted me for! I trust that not only she knows what alterations are best, but will try to alter your clothes in the best way possible so that it saves you money. I'm so lucky I found her. I will be definitely be going back to Monique for any alteration work in the future! read more

I came to Aki's Cleaner to have my wedding dress altered and couldn't have been more pleased with the entire process. I texted Monique after reading some reviews and told her what I was hoping to achieve and she told me it was a typical ask and gave me a reasonable quote - prior to this I had consultations with two other places and one couldn't alter the dress how I wanted, and the other charged a veryyy steep amount. After discussing my dress with Monique and getting it pinned, I came back to try it on. My main concern was that my strapless dress kept falling down but it now felt secure. I came back for another appointment after my dress was hemmed, bustle added, and steamed and pressed. I'm very happy with my experience here and couldn't have asked for more. Monique made this experience very stress free with how easy it was to contact her via text, and the quick turnaround. Thanks again Monique!! :) read more

Monique at Aki's does a great job not only with dry cleaning but I've had wonderful alteration service for several suits, blazers and pants. She cares about the details and making sure the fit is spot on. See photo below. I'm very happy with the work on this ETRO suit despite the look on my face. Insert a big smile!! read more

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Monique and her team of seamstresses are incredible. I brought them two different wedding dresses and they perfectly altered them to fit me. One of them was 3 sizes too big and now fits like a glove. Great prices, very friendly, 11/10 would recommend read more

Aki's is our go-to neighborhood dry cleaner. My wife and I met Monique a little over a year ago before our wedding when we needed some last minute tailoring for some of our outfits. Since then, Aki's has become our regular spot for dry cleaning or tailoring. Monique is a joy and we always look forward to stopping by to see her. Not to mention, the quality of her dry cleaning and tailoring is top notch! 5 stars! read more

I got a bunch of suits tailored here and she does an amazing job! I also use them for dry cleaning. Great local spot!

I love Aki's so much. Best neighborhood cleaners and alterations shop. I have used their wash and fold services on multiple occasions when my life gets swamped and laundry is the bane of my existence. I've also taken clothes in to get dry cleaned, special spot removal, and I've come here to do alterations. I actually have a stack of dresses and pants I plan on getting adjusted with Monique! It's affordable and that's why I can keep using her. read more

The perfect neighborhood spot for alterations and dry cleaning. Monique and her team are so talented and work very quickly! I find the price very reasonable and the value good. Can't recommend Aki enough. read more

Monique did my wedding dress alterations and I loved the results! She took the time to listen to what I wanted, and delivered exactly what I was looking for at a super reasonable price. I also went to her to get it cleaned after the wedding along with a small alteration on another outfit, and couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you Monique for taking such wonderful care of me! read more

I have visited Aki's for both cleaning and tailoring of special items. They cleaned my wedding dress and veil (cathedral length, lots of intricate appliques). Monique created custom straps for me on the dress I wore for our rehearsal, and tailored the shirt my husband wore for our wedding - it looked great on him and he felt really good in it. She has also altered bridesmaid dresses for me. I've been happy with the high-quality work and surprisingly fast turnaround times they are capable of at Aki's! I'm very happy to have found this family-run, friendly neighborhood business and will be back in the future for more alterations. read more

Lucky anyone who lives within a mile of Aki's Cleaner or on the Muni 1 line, but, honestly, it's worth the drive/Lyft/Waymo to bring your dry cleaning to Monique at Aki. This is the real deal family business where you deal directly with Monique who is amazing, gifted, talented and fun (when is the last time you described your dry cleaner as "Fun?"). Or with her mom who is brilliant with a needle. Or with her husband who seems to keep everything going smoothly. Our dry cleaning always comes back to us in a timely fashion, beautifully cleaned. Monique actually texts us and we can text her back! But everyone should know what a stellar alterations place this is. We had my daughter's bridal dress, my husband's suit, and my gown all altered before the wedding. Everything was done perfectly, on time, and at one point I flat out told Monique she was not charging enough! She also has a large wide width ironing roller so we could iron some extra large decorated cloths we purchased on Etsy. There are two parking spots for quick pick up, the shop is right on the Muni 1 route, and there is just no better place for dry cleaning, alterations, and ironing than Aki's Cleaners. I cannot recommend it highly enough. read more

Look no further for the BEST and MOST RELIABLE dry cleaning and alteration service. Monique can do anything, and at the very highest quality level and with a friendly, positive can-do attitude and at very reasonable prices. For years Aki's has impeccably dry cleaned and mended my family's clothes, removed impossible stains, and altered our jackets and dresses. Monique also took incredible care with my daughter and her graduation dress which needed massive and creative alterations. She respected my daughter's vision and just made it happen without making my daughter feel frustrated or challenged - for that, I will forever be indebted to them! Monique is also an incredibly talented fashion designer who runs big fashion shows to benefit charities across the state. She and her husband love their customers and go out of their way to make sure we all feel taken care of. This is a generational, family-run spot which takes pride in serving its neighbors with care and thoughtfulness and joy. Lovely people, incredible skill, and a positively bright spot within the Richmond District. Don't miss out! Stop in today! read more

Very poor service. Unkind and rude. Wife may be somewhat "friendly" depending on day of the week but husband is nasty all the time. Do yourself a favor and take your dry cleaning needs elsewhere. read more

I got my wedding dress dry cleaned here and they did an amazing job! I got married outdoors and my dress had a lot of layers of tulle but it came out looking practically brand new. Also SO affordable!! So grateful, thank you for providing bridal dry cleaning at a fair and reasonable price. read more

Went for bridal dress alterations and Monique has been absolutely amazing! She is affordable and super sharp with her alterations, also has experience as a bridal tailor so she really knows her stuff! She had to take dress down by two sizes and it looks stunning. I am so happy I went with her and would recommend her to any bride looking for high-quality and affordable wedding gown alterations. read more

Monique does all my dry cleaning and designs my gowns as Miss Nepal or before speeches as Founder of Building Education. Even though I live across the city now, I continue to use Monique because she is a friend that can design exactly what I want and give me honestly about how a dress looks. She knows exactly what I want and always creates exactly what I envision while ensuring that the design is still what I want. I am so happy and grateful to have Monique as my stylist and designer! read more

AKI'S RUINS $800 JACKET I brought my jacket in for a simple dry clean and alteration to hem the sleeves since they were a little long. Given that the jacket has no special cuff or finish I thought this was a simple job. I was completely wrong. I went to pick up the jacket and the proportion of the sleeve was completely off. It no longer sit correctly and the shape of the jacket was not like how it was when I first picked it up. I asked her what was wrong with the sleeve and she said that the dry clean had shrunk the jacket. Huh??? How is that possible when the rest of the jacket is fine and don't you dry clean your clothes so they don't get shrink?! She had offered to fix the jacket by fixing the shoulder but that would not have fixed it. Monique came off as incompetent and did not know what alteration was even done. Why does Monique charge before you pick up the items? If I knew my jacket was going to be ruined I would not have given her a dime. She refunded me for the alteration but the $800 jacket is now ruined. Save your time, money, and expensive clothes and take your alterations somewhere else. read more

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Aki's is my go-to cleaner in the neighborhood. I take all my regular dry cleaning there and even had them clean my wedding dress. Easy communications via text and overall good value. Thank you Aki's! read more

Great place in the neighbourhood. Needed measurements for tailoring and they helped me out right away. Great work on alterations as well! read more

I was referred here by a friend of a friend. She and I were wearing the same bridesmaid dress in a summer wedding but Her's was looking way better than mine. I asked her and she said she had a seamstress that sewed the straps in place rather than tying them (this was a convertible dress). It was a noticeable difference between her dress and mine. When I was invited into another wedding this fall I contacted that friend of a friend. She recommended Aki's cleaners. Owner/Seamstress Monique was amazing. She spoke to me on the phone, told me to come in and she would fit me that day. I walked in and was fitted in less than 10 mins. She gave me recommendations for this and that, all appreciated. I came in on 9/29 and needed my dress by 10/4 at the very latest. I expected to beg her and pay for a rush. Instead, everything was regular priced and she said she needed 1-2 days. 2 days later I received a text to come and pick up the dress at my convenience. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

I went to Monique at Aki's for a bridesmaid dress alteration when I was 4 weeks postpartum. Monique has so much experience and expertise I felt super confident in her work. She asked what I was looking for and suggested a couple extra alterations that I really liked. I'd recommend her for any alteration you need, big or small! The price was also great especially for the high quality work. Thank you Monique!! read more

This is my first time using Aki's service. I needed an oversized skirt altered. Basically, I gave them permission to remake the skirt, but Monique advised me of a simple and less expensive solution. I was extremely happy with the finished product. I definitely would use them again. read more

Aki's cleaners is very good for dry cleaning and for tailoring such as hemming my good pair of Guess jeans. Aki's is more than just cleaning and altering services! I like how they also add a little bit of fashion clothes for sale, including Monique's own designer brand. She is the daughter of the business owner helping out with the store. Indoor plants are included as well as hanging macrame for displaying the plants. Once in a while there's an outdoor fashion show which may include other designers as well as photographers like me selling my prints. I am looking forward to more outdoor sales in the future as well as more alterations when I need them. read more

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Living in SF for 20 years and being a clothes horse I only trust Aki's with my clothes... Dry cleaning, alterations and of course fluff and fold. I've used all the fancy cleaners in town, only to be over charged and have a mediocre job done. I take my cashmere sweaters in for cleaning and they are returned in a clear bag folded beautifully... I even had a small hole that Monique saw and pro actively repaired it for me! No other cleaner would do that, Aki's really cares and the service shows it. My alterations have been done quickly upon request and they never let me down. When I moved to the neighborhood not only did I find the best dry cleaner in the city but I also found a sense of community. Monique and Josh are the finest people you could ever know, they are just wonderful. Doesn't matter what neighborhood I live in, I will drive across the city for Aki's. Thank you Monique read more

I was referred here by my auntie who came here to get her chiffon pants hemmed! My auntie knew I was looking for cheung sam for my wedding banquet in Jan 2022! Monique explained the process of how she would do research for me of different styles and then would order it for me for a very reasonable price! So after she did her research, she texted me the different styles she found & had me narrow it down to 3 designs! We eventually decided on the one, and she had me come in to get my measurements, and she placed the order! It came in faster than anticipated and it fit perfectly!! I absolutely can't wait to wear it for the banquet! Monique was so personable and she is definitely an expertise with the quality of the materials and fashion, and the price of everything (the dress, her time for follow-up & research, shipping & alterations) were very reasonable for something custom-made! She made this whole process of picking a cheung sam so stress-free and exciting! read more

I've come in for a couple of bridal fittings -- one for my wedding dress, one for my tea ceremony cheongsam. Monique has been incredibly helpful both times and has gone above and beyond to make me feel taken care of. She is always super friendly and incredibly responsive via text, and I know I'm in good hands given her background in fashion and bridal couture. I haven't actually gotten any alterations done yet, as my wedding is still a bit far out, but I'm excited to see the results once the date gets closer! read more

Great full cleaning services and the owner Monique is very friendly and love dogs! Work is always completed on time and they help support the local community by promoting local artisans and carry a small variety of wearable art such as jewelry, hats and statement clothing pieces! read more

amazing service. Monique was so helpful and got my emergency alterations done same day, on a holiday no less. love them

Monique and her team do the best alterations in the city! So happy to have found Aki's cleaners. The best prices too. Customer for life!

I brought my wedding dress to Aki's after my wedding to be cleaned. The bottom was really dirty and gross from dragging on the floor all night, but I picked it up good as new. Thank you! read more

Monique tailored my suit for my wedding! She did such a great job and I could not be happier with the end result. She also dry cleaned and pressed the suit so it was wedding day ready! If you need some adjustments (or dry cleaning) I would highly recommend taking your clothes to her! Thanks, Monique! read more

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Aki's is the best! I've had numerous suits and pants altered and the fit and quality are perfect. I've also been taking my dry cleaning there for years now and it always comes out spotless and pressed. Friendly and knowledgeable staff with flexible turn around times read more