As of the writing of this review, I'm new to the neighborhood of Lincoln Square, and in need of regular dry cleaners. I used Yelp and some other apps to search for a dry cleaners, but was disappointed to find that there just aren't a lot in the area if Lincoln Square where I live. Connie's Cleaners is ones that popped up and I thought I'd give them a try. I gave them a few dress shirts to launder to try them out. They did a good job with the actual cleaning of my shirts. I have no complaints there. There prices weren't the least expensive, but not crazy. However, there are just some things that makes this place inconvenient for me to use. First, they only take cash. I typically don't carry cash and use my credit cards for nearly every purchase. That wouldn't have been such big an issue, but they don't have signage that indicates they are cash only. In this day and age, where the use of credit or debit cards is newly ubiquitous, stores that are cash only have obvious signage altering customers of that policy. I ended up writing a check to pay for shirts. Second, their hours aren't great. At time of writing this review, their hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday though Saturday. Working in the Loop and commuting home to Lincoln Square makes it impossible to pick up and drop off clothing to be dry cleaned during the week. What's worse is that their closing times are listed here and everywhere else I checked as 6:30 pm. I even called and I think the person working their also told me they close 6:30 pm. Initially when I attended to pick up my shirts, I arrived at 6:15 pm only to find a had written sign stating their hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. I do not want to say that this a bad dry cleaners or discourage anyone from using Connie's Cleaners. They seem like they do good work and have been around for a long time. It's the kind of small neighborhood business I'd like to patronize. If cash only is not issue and their hours work for you, there is no reason not to go here. However, for me, the inconveniences described above make it impractical to use them. read more

Worst...ever. Brought in a shirt to have them sew up a hole and she used about 17 yards of string to cover it up. No way to he** I can wear it again (you'll see the photo on the photo page). Unbelievable. read more

Connie's Cleaners & Tailor - This is how they stitch a hole in a shirt. Absolutely horrible!! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had ripped the seam of the armpit of this amazing winter coat and had let it sit unrepaired for two years in a closet due to my laziness about finding someone with the skills to fix it. I am so glad that I ended up taking this coat to Connie's for a repair. She had it fixed the next day and it looks amazing. I will be sure and take future repair and alteration needs to this shop. Excellent work! read more

I have been bringing all of my clothing to Connie for over 10 years on a weekly basis. She has done absolutely superb work every single time. Wether it's dry cleaning services (cheapest in the area) or handcrafting my dress into an entire new look. We get zippers fixed all the time and holes stitched up, missing buttons and pants taken in. These people have been doing this for over 40 years! Connie can take in and take out anything and everything I love her. I will never go anywhere else....do try this little family owned business you will be able to tell the difference. Not sure what Mike is talking about.... I think it's bs! Love her!! read more

My son stopped by the house and his favorite jacket that he's been wearing forever had ripped seams under both arms. I would have repaired them myself except that the jacket also had a lining which I would have had to open somehow and I couldn't figure out how to do that easily. I took it to Connie's and she had it repaired in no time, so quickly in fact that I was embarrassed I hadn't been able to figure out how to do it. She also hemmed a pair of jeans for me, and the sewing looks original as if it's just out of the factory. Connie fixed both garments quickly and the price was fair. I recommend her highly! I should also mention that a few years ago, we needed emergency altering for my husband's suit two days before our son's wedding. I was in a panic, but Connie saved the day for us!!! read more

I came here many times. Prices are great. She's very nice too. Better and cheaper than most places. And it's the same if not better quality than the other cleaners. read more

Not very happy with my experience with Connie. She means well I'm sure, but her work is very poorly done. The hem work on 2 pairs of new dress pants turned out horrible. The sewing created a bunched up look at the end of the trouser. On my blue pant thread can be seen jaggedly running the circumference of whole leg opening. It took her over a week to get this job done and with all of the anticipation I'm left trying to find someone to mend her mistakes. Very disappointed in my decision to use her as my tailor. read more

Connie's cleaners is awesome. Connie is a sweetheart. She is an expert tailor and can be trusted with your best. She offers export tailoring and dry cleaning. Super friendly place you will fall in love. Great prices read more

Great service. My husband and I needed a large amount of work completed on some formal clothing. The seamstress went over the details and price before doing anything. She had a fast turnaround and the work was done very well. We will definitely come back. read more

I had two dresses that desperately needed tailoring -- one was literally about three sizes too big, and the other fit awkwardly on the top half in a very unflattering way. The former essentially needed to be reconstructed. I was a little nervous to take them here given how few reviews there are and how much I loved the dresses, but I'm glad I did. Connie was sweet and professional, the process was painless, and she had them both done reasonably quickly. She also showed me every alteration she made when I went to pick them up, and charged far less than I expected. And to top it off, they look great. Would I recommend Connie's? Absolutely. She's won my future business. read more

I had a wonderful experience with Connie's! My story is below if any of you need reassuring, but the short story is that Connie did wonderful work, in a short period of time, and was thoughtful and generous the whole way through. She really wanted to make me happy and help me fit into a bridesmaid dress, and she wouldn't give up until it was perfect. She went out of her way to make me happy, even when I assured her I was already satisfied.She reminded me of my little Italian nonna. :) And the cost was super reasonable to boot! Thank you so much Connie! I'll be back with more dresses!!! ----------------------- I had a bridesmaid dress that was wayyy too tight and I wasn't able to zip it. I had resigned myself to crash-dieting and wearing a corset/girdle, but stopped in to Connie's to have the dress shortened. Connie saw that my dress wouldn't zip and she seemed concerned about it. I assured her that I had two weeks to lose a few pounds and an undergarment that would help. She urged me to let her let it out at the seams. I was a little worried that she wouldn't have time as I was leaving town in a week and needed it rather quickly, but she seemed insistant so I told her if she felt she had time and it wasn't a problem that would be great. I went back a couple days later and she had me try it on and though it still wouldn't zip it was MUCH better, and I felt confident that it would zip by the time of the wedding. But Connie still seemed determined to get the dress to fit me! She said she wanted me to be happy and I assured her that I was! But she wouldn't take no for an answer, so I left the dress with her again. I came back the next day and she had done some really creative restructuring- adding a small bit of material from what she had cut out of the hem. Her work blended wonderfully with the dress and lo and behold: the dress zipped! So now I have room to breathe, eat, and dance. :) I felt like she cared about me personally. She told me, "It was a lot of work but for you it was worth it. I want you to be happy." And this was my first time meeting her! I felt like family! Thanks Connie! read more

While the store front is nothing to look at (there is not even a sign with the business name on the front), Connie, the proprietor, hemmed multiple pairs of pants nicely. Her pricing is very competitive, and she delivers as promised. Don't be thrown off by the store front. This place offers real value and friendly service. A hidden gem in North Lincoln Square! read more

I'm so lucky I found this place! The sweetest Greek lady and her husband run it and offer the BEST prices I've ever found for a tailor. Like other reviews stated, don't be swayed by how it looks that's probably why we get such great rates! I've given them jeans, work pants and skirts to hem and dresses to take in and they've always done a great job. NOTE: cash only. read more