I Usually go to Naperville to have my dog groomed. I didn't want to go that far in this heat so I looked around the neighborhood and I found City Groomers. when I dropped off the dog she was very friendly and seemed like she was in control of the situation at hand. I let her know What I wanted and boy did she deliver. I asked for a smooth coat no hair hanging, everything cut off very short. my dog is half Chihuahua and Bichon. When I picked him up she had groomed him just the way I wanted everything was cut off nice and smooth and a nice cut on his nails. It was quick about an hour and a half $60 very happy, will definitely be going back to her from now on. read more

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Denise and Diana do such an amazing job with both of my corgis! Their butts look immaculate after a visit. On top of that they are able to fit us in on such a late notice, great communication and very friendly. Thank you so much City Groomers!! read more

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We are so happy with the groom that our puppy received at City Groomers. The groomer was exceptionally kind and listened to exactly what we wanted. I can highly recommend them. read more

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I took my 11 month-old Golden Retriever for his first groom after asking a neighbor where they took their Golden Retriever and the whole experience was wonderful! I accidentally came in on a Friday morning to find out that I made my appointment for the week prior and missed it. Denise was so cool about it and found a way to make it work (thank you so so so much!) She gave Kevin a cool summer shave and even let me know that he had an oncoming ear infection. The price was also very reasonable and within the range of what I would pay for at nearby groomers. No weird nicks on his body or anything! Kevin came back looking super fly. Thank you Denise! One thing I would note is that this place does not take Debit or Credit. It is a cash / check only establishment! read more

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This review is long over due. I have been coming to city groomers for 3-4 years. I have a sharpei/shepherd mix. Diana and Denise always do a great job with gizmo. He has a thick undercoat and extra skin from being sharpei. He always seems to enjoy his time there and doesnt stress. After I moved back from NYC, i continued to returned to city groomers. They take their time and do a great job. They keep track of how they last groomed your pet. So if my lil guy (not so little 55#) needs his summer cut or winter trim they know what time talking about. He smells great and looks great after every appt. They are reasonably priced as well. He gets the works done so usually around $65 -70 for 55# Shepherd mix :) well worth it! read more

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Really happy with my experience here! I was able to schedule an appointment for the same week via text, and Diana was great. She was very friendly and asked questions to make sure she knew what I wanted; I felt confident leaving my pup in her hands. She is clearly very experienced, she knew exactly what to do with my Lhasa Apso mix with dry eye. It was super fast too, about an hour and a half. He came out looking very handsome and happy. Will definitely be taking my pup here from now on! read more

Love this place! I love even more that I can trust Denise and Diana with my babies. I've been bringing both my pit bull and black lab here for the last two years. The first thing I noticed, when I made the initial appointment, is that they didn't scoff when I told them one of my pups was a pit. They were just like, "cool, we can't wait to meet him!" If you're a pit bull parent you understand the struggle. Second, the dogs are actually clean when I pick them up. You know how sometimes you pick your pup(s) up from a groomer (ahem, Petsmart) and you're thinking... "did they just rinse you guys off?". Not here. My dogs are both short-haired beasts and yet, somehow, they're fluffy when I get them back. Nails are trimmed, ears are smellin' fresh, and coats are sleek as hell. Also, whatever conditioner they use helps calm my pittie's dandruff. Diana and Denise, thank you for all that you do. You ladies ROCK! read more

City Groomers was recommended by a friend....what a fab recommendation. Denise groomed our dog, who hadn't had a grooming since December! He came out looking as dapper as ever. She did a great job with our "zoomie" Mr. Farley! We will be back when it's time for another grooming! read more

Kukla has had a few fur trims at City Groomers and I haven't been overly impressed with them. The last two times her ears weren't trimmed at all. She looked ridiculous the second time. A few months of ear fur growth and the rest of her fur in a buzz cut and she looked like she had pony tails. They are very friendly and easy to work with, but not worth my money if I have to take the time to finish up the job at home. read more

I created a Yelp account just to write this review. If you are looking for a groomer in the Lakeview area look no further! The twin sisters that run this shop are amazing!!! Before I moved to the city I took my dog, Rose, to Petsmart to get her nails cut. Back in the burbs, Rose would be turned away by Petsmart employees because she is too difficult to handle. Her biggest fear in life is honestly getting her nails done. She even hates riding in cars because she thinks she is going to get them done every time she jumps in a car. I found City Groomers on Yelp and I thought I would give them a try. I have been there about 6 times now and I have nothing but great things to say about them. However, my experience tonight really prompted me to write this review. On a Thursday evening around 5:30pm I figured they would be open for a walk-in nail trim. I noticed the closed sign was up, but I decided to ring the doorbell anyways. One of the sisters walked up to the door and asked if I was there just to get a nail trim and I said yes. She told me she was just cleaning up and would be more than happy to still let us in for a nail cut. One thing I love about this place is that they allow me to go back with my dog to comfort her while they cut her nails (which is something Petsmart would never allow me to do). After the nail cut she comforted my dog and gave her treats. I asked her if they clean teeth and/or clean ears. She told me they do not clean teeth, but told me in depth how to go about doing this on my own. She said they clean ears and told me she would do it right now for me (mind you she is still technically closed, but still willing to go above and beyond for me on this visit). Before I could say anything, she ran in the back room and grabbed the stuff to clean my dog's ears. As she was cleaning my dog's right ear she told me it looked infected. I would have NEVER known this if it wasn't for her. Although she is not a vet, she told me the smell and junk coming from my dogs ear was a very mild infection. After we discovered the infection, we talked about how a vet visit just to get a check up and meds could cost me $80 or more. She suggested two ear medication brands for me to find and purchase to help clear this up for my dog before it gets worse. She wrote down the two brands on a post-it note and told me to look around for them. She said if worse comes to worse and I can't find these over the counter, then to go to the vet. (I came home and immediately found the ear infection medicines on 1-800-PetMeds for $25.) As we were leaving, she noticed my filled up poop bag in my hand from our stroll into the store. (Gross, I know, but there were no trashcans on our walk in!) She said she would be more than happy to throw it away for me. The customer service and passion these sisters have for their business and dogs is amazing. I am so happy I found them, I will definitely keep bringing my dog here! read more

I was extremely happy with the place. The owners were a sister duo and they were great with my dogs over the last 20 years. Suddenly (2021) they stopped answering the phone for several months. I assumed that they went out of business. My two dogs absolutely loved going there as every time I took them they got excited and couldn't wait to get in the front door. I never had an issue as they always gave my dogs the best grooming I could find. People on the street would come up and asked me where I got them groomed. I was very happy to tell them where. Over the last 20 years, I must have given them 20+ recommendations and plenty of new business. I was unhappy that they went out of business as they were always good to my dogs and nice to me. Does anyone know if the sisters are still in Chicago and where they might be? read more

This is the only place we'll take our dog (after trying out a few other places over the last 5 years). My favorite thing about this place is that our dog smells really good when we pick him up. Seriously, whatever they use is better than anywhere else we've gone. Plus, we get our dog shaved a few times a year and the trim is always even, unlike one place that left him looking like a gremlin. This place is owned by two twin sisters, who are nice and down to earth. I think the prices are very reasonable based on the results. Appts generally take 3-4 hours and weekends fill up fast, so call ahead. And, if you get their answering machine, leave a message, they call back very quickly. read more

I've been going to City Groomers for 9 years and every time I've picked up my pooches (Murphy who has since passed and my current rescue Maggie) they look fabulous - and smell great as well. You know your dog is treated well when you walk in the door and your dog already walks in the back to get groomed - which means she's happy too and that says a lot about how professional these ladies are. Hands down the best in the city! read more

Pugs are notorious for turning into demon dogs when their paws are touched. My pug does not deviate from this norm. The women at City Groomers are armed with secret weapons (gentle, cruelty free weapons) that make nail trims casualty free. I am so grateful to have a place where my dog is invited to return and I don't leave mortified. Thanks City Groomers! read more

Tyson finally approves of a groomer here in Chicago! Tyson a pure Lhasa is fairly picky about his groomers. First off they have to be female - go figure typical boy. Second they must make him feel loved and pampered. Lastly, and most importantly they give an awesome cut and make him look totally handsome. As for the price, they're fairly comparable to other groomers in the area. ~$60 read more

These girls are SO awesome. I went to another groomer before who always gave my dog this poofy-girly poodle look when I specifically asked them not to cut him in that way. Now when I pick up Winston from City Groomers he has this handsome, evenly groomed cut which I love. PLUS, I don't know what kind of shampoo they use, but his hair is as soft as puppy fur when he's done. From cleaning his ears, right down to nail trimming, they do an amazing job! read more

The City Groomers team always does a wonderful job grooming our Silky Terrior. We are grateful they are super patient with our deaf and elderly pup -- she always comes home looking beautiful! read more

Cannot say enough good things about this place! The owners of the salon are some of the nicest people I've ever met. They're amazing at communication, easily reachable, and I've never had an issue with getting my dog an appointment ASAP! They've accommodated for me many times and have been so great at letting me get an appointment on the same day. The prices are reasonable for such quality grooming & I'm always happy with the end result. They listen really well to what you want and how you want your dog to look - and they truly do an exceptional job! The owners are extremely knowledgeable - they even gave me great advice on switching my dog to a different diet bc they noticed he's allergic to chicken! I've been going here ever since I moved to Chicago and I don't think I'll ever switch to another groomer while I'm living here! 10/10 recommend, you will 100% feel like your dog is in great hands. read more

After a terrible experience at Petsmart last year, I am so thankful for the amazing ladies at City Groomers! They clearly care so much about dogs, and were so kind to me, the doggy mom, as well. Cubby looks amazing after her annual shave, and she was even done early! I cannot speak highly enough about their service! read more

City Groomers - Cubby after her summer shave to help her cool off in that summer sun! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a place we took our previous dog to for 7 years on a bimonthly basis. All was great. We then got a new puppy! They are the most unprofessional business I have come across. We took our puppy in once and he looked great. We then tried calling to schedule another appointment and they never called us back. I received a text with no explanation saying "Please stop contacting us. You need to find another place." This is how you treat loyal customers? Do not recommend them! read more

I had my first dog groomed at City Groomers a few times and they did a nice job. I recently got another mixed breed dog, and I was told on the phone that they do not groom "golden doodles". I found that pretty silly because golden doodle is not even a recognized breed, and have a massive range of hair types. Without asking any more information, I was refused service. I would expect a repeating customer who has spent hundreds of dollars in their store would receive at the very least a recommendation of a place that would service my pet. Lost all respect for this place. Hope you have better luck with them! Woof! read more

City Groomers are wonderful! Snoopy was traumatized at pet smart, and he had a MUCH better experience here. The owners are patient and kind - and continuing to work through the corona virus in a very responsible way. We city groomers! read more

If you have a poodle mix, don't bother calling...the won't groom standard poodles or any dog mixed with one.

I've been taking my dog to City Groomers for several years now, and they are great. They pretty much always fit her in when I call for an appointment and their prices are indeed very reasonable. Since my dog is a senior and gets a little nervous, they always seem to finish her grooming in less than three hours. Last time, they tailored her haircut (fur-cut?) to what she could handle and stopped when she started to get agitated (which I greatly appreciated). When I picked her up, they apologized for not being able to trim the fur on her legs completely evenly, saying they take great pride in their work. You gotta respect that! read more

I am a veterinarian. I have referred my patients to Denise and Diane for over 10 years as well as trusting them completely to groom my own admittedly "high maintenance" Pomeranians. I love the fact that the two owners are also the ones who actually do the hands on grooming. Denise and Diane are very experienced groomers. They always groom my dogs and my clients' dogs beautifully. Moreover, several times over the years they have detected problems such as anal gland abscesses and mouth or ear infections and guided the owners with correct advice on getting these problems addressed. I have been impressed as a veterinarian by their experience level and as a pet owner by their expert grooming skills. I highly recommend City Groomers! read more

I used to take my dog to City Groomers a few times every summer when I lived on Irving & Southport. It was close, reasonably priced and they did a wonderful job on her. They'd trim her from head to toe--always even, always free of razor burns. After we moved, I tried a couple of different places -- places that could get her in when I needed, places that were in walking distance -- and they were always a disappointment. (One place shaved her only in the middle; left her head and rear entirely untouched. She looked ridiculous!) City Groomers really is the best I've found in the city. They're not only very good at what they do, but they're also extremely friendly. From now on, I'll make the trip. read more

Thank you City Groomers! You were able to see us as early as we could get in and right before the holiday. Our stray who we were unsure of how to keep groomed was totally in need of a grooming and you took the best care of him. You thoroughly explained what we were to expect and how to maintain him in the future. Rayburn looked ADORABLE!! Fluffy eared and all :) Thank you again! We'll be back for sure! :) read more

I'm so disappointed! We took our Libby here, after reading all of the reviews and upon my first impression of the groomers on the phone seemed great, as we just moved here from CA and we have been trying to find a groomers to take our sweet Libby too! Upon arrival, were greeted and I let the groomer specifically know, we like her on the longer side and scruffy looking! I asked them to lightly trim her face and not trim anything else. Upon picking her up, her whole face was shaven! Literally, you can see where the razor jumped and there is not smooth lines. In short, pun intended, they shaved our dogs face! Literally she doesn't have whiskers left!!! Unacceptable and beyond disappointing!!! Yes, it's hair and it will grow back, just extremely frustrating! Anyone with the slightest understanding in the grooming industry should understand "light trim" and find what they did to our girls face is simply atrocious looking! We will not be back! read more

We are new dog owners and I was a little uncertain of how the grooming process would go for our dog (1.5 year old rescue dog). City Groomers made me feel comfortable they knew what they were doing, as the owners (twin sisters) have been doing this for close to 20 years. Our dog Cookie looks and smells great when she's done and seems happy/content at drop off and pick up, and the pricing also seems appropriate. read more

City Groomers is wonderful! I just moved to Chicago but have used a number of groomers before and Zsa Zsa (my pekingese) looks amazing and smells great. Her cut is perfect and I will continue to go to City Groomers! read more

These are the best groomers in Chicago, hands down! The two women who run this shop (sisters) are the best. I have gone to them for years and I have never been disappointed with the grooming. Recently we went through the trauma of having to say goodbye to our beloved 18 year old dog. These women made Chelsea feel like a princess during her final months and genuinely cared for her well being. Their work product and their bedside manner are unbelievable. They made a difficult time SO much better not only for us but for Chelsea as well. I would recommend City Groomers highly to any and everyone!! read more

We love this place. We had our 2 year old golden practically shaved for summer. The groomer was incredibly nice and we have been very happy with the results. We'll definitely be going back. read more

I highly recommend City Groomers for dog grooming/bathing. Denise and Diana have been grooming my Rottweiler for the past 5 years, I will not take the dog anywhere else-- if they're closed for vacation, we wait. The owners are extremely breed and temperament knowledgeable. My dog has allergies and requires an oatmeal bathing regime with medicated conditioner and they remember this every time. I have since moved out to the suburbs but will drive into the city for grooming. I only trust City Groomers with my most precious friend, my dog! read more

My Sophie comes home happy and adorable what more could you ask for?! I have tried many groomers in the city and this is by far the best!

I have a Scotty and I'm not a huge fan of their traditional cut. City Groomers were the first to actually listen to what I wanted and didn't shave her down to be almost bald with a little poofy skirt. They are awesome! She comes out looking adorable, smelling great, and her fur is so soft. She knows it too because she always has this sassy strut on the walk home from the groomer! read more

Good cut (and our pup can be a difficult subject,) reasonable price, nice staff, - highly recommend

Absolutely wonderful groomers! They were able to get my Mini Aussie, Sadie, in the very same day I called and did an amazing job with her cut. When I dropped her off, they made sure they understood exactly what we were looking for. Sadie usually comes home stressed out from the groomers, but she was in the best of moods and ready to show of her new 'do! I live just down the street from these ladies, so I'm ecstatic to have found our new go-to groomers! read more

I don't know how they stay in business if they never answer the phone or door!!! I made several attempts to make an appointment by phone and no answer...so I decided to walk over and despite saying open on the door....NO ANSWER read more

My family has been using this groomer for 10 years now and have thought of switching. Amazing ladies! They do have a general haircut so if you want something specific for you dog make sure you explain in detail what it is. read more

Excellent groomers!! Took our 3 mutts in today and they came home beautifully groomed, smelling great and all were calm. Nails were done very well. And price was reasonable. Big thumbs up and Nadia, Coco and Oscar will be back. They obviously love animals and it shows in their service. read more