Excellent attention to detail on alterations, courteous and professional, respect the timelines they give you for completion of any tailoring projects. Overall excellent place. read more

Eddie is great!! He goes above and beyond! Helped with a last minute alteration and saved the day!

The tailor/owner is very quick and competent. I bought in an elaborately embroidered coat to have the sleeves shortened and he confirmed it would be easy, even though there were a strap and buttons past the point that needed shortening. Looking at it now you'd never even guess the sleeves were altered. read more

Four silk shirts were dry cleaned and pressed perfectly for a reasonable price. I was contacted by text that they were ready for pickup one day before the estimated date. The owner was super to deal with. I'm glad this business is in my neighborhood. read more

Review only about tailoring, not about dry cleaning. I brought in a snow jacket that needed a pocket zipper replaced. Guy was grumpy and told me curtly they don't do zippers. read more

I am thrilled with Highland Dry Cleaning & Tailoring and the above-and-beyond quality work they perform. I purchased from a thrift store a leather jacket which had one issue: it was quite evident it had previously belonged to a cigarette smoker. The smell of smoke was immediately present and, frankly, overwhelming. I thought the odds it could be restored were 50/50, at best. Highland Dry Cleaning & Tailoring eliminated the issue. The smell was completely removed. In addition, the few exterior stains along the jacket were polished away as well, without any hint of blemishes. A jacket which looked (and smelled) haggard looks brand new! If you have any leather garments in need of refreshing and cleaning, I very much recommend bringing them here! read more

I had a great experience here! I first came on 3/8/24 to drop off a pair of pants with a rip on the back thigh as well as a jacket whose zipper got crushed. I had previously hand-sewn the rip on the pants, but the fabric was so weak that it was beginning to rip again. My jacket zipper had gotten crushed in a door jamb when I hung it on the back of a door a couple of years ago. I was nervous because I love both these articles of clothing and have only been to one tailor before and it was a disappointing experience. The man behind the counter was kind and transparent about what would be possible or not, which was great for setting expectations. He first offered to try opening the crushed zipper using a pair of scissors which helped a little but didn't solve the issue entirely. I decided to get the whole zipper replaced for $40, and they conveniently had one in a perfectly matching color. I asked if they could help with the pants, and the man offered to sew a line using a sewing machine for just $3. I got a text saying everything was ready on 3/16/24. When I picked them up, I was super pleased to see how well the new zipper was sewn and how robust the sewn line on my pants are! Very happy with my experience! read more

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They were friendly and professional. I mentioned a specific oil stain and he gave me his honest opinion on getting it out. The pleated dress was returned with the same crisp pleats. Will be back! read more

I needed a suit altered on a short timeframe, after having trouble at a different local tailor. They were super nice, and were willing to work quicker than they typically would to take in pants and tailor the jacket. Incredibly accommodating, and they did great work! Would highly recommend. read more

I've had great experiences with the team at Highland Dry Cleaning. I've had multiple items dry cleaned and tailored here over the years, and the quality of their work is always exceptional. Beyond being efficient and kind, they are also transparent-- they take the time to listen and explain multiple possible solutions. I think they're fairly priced considering the excellent quality of their work. The owner is also very kind and knows his craft well. read more

Always very friendly, helpful and reasonable in price I would recommend Convenient and reasonable read more

I've been to this shop a few times now and I have always had a good experience. They've done a great job tailoring the dress shirts and slacks I've brought in. They've also been able to get out some tough stains and were always setting reasonable expectations about what was possible when I brought them in. They do a quick turn around and I find the prices to be reasonable for the area and their quality of work. Highly recommend. read more

Expensive, but he did a good job. I won't return because of the cost. I gave three items to work on. One dress to shorten, one pair of jeans to hem, and one pair of pants to dry clean. 3 items came out to $68. You have been warned. read more

I had 3 pants altered. The service was great: they fixed them to the right height and the "finishes" were super neat. A big plus of the place is the super nice person that Eddie, the shop owner is! Highly recommended. read more

I recently purchased a second-hand wedding dress and when it arrived it looked dirtier than I had anticipated. I brought it to Highland Dry Cleaning because they advertised cleaning wedding dresses. I paid up front and felt like it was pricey ($150 for the cleaning when my dress only cost $400). HOWEVER! I just got the dress back and I didn't realize it was even supposed to be this color?!? It's SO white. I think someone must have hand bleached the lace or something. It's in fantastic shape and I'm absolutely thrilled with the outcome. Worth every penny! read more

Highland Dry Cleaning & Tailoring - A very white lace wedding dress after cleaning! - Dry Cleaning Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Expensive and did not get the spots out of my shirt or cashmere sweater. I brought two cashmere sweaters and they both do not smell clean at all when returned to me. It seems like all they did was steam my garments. There was a spot on the sleeve tie of my shirt that was darker but didn't come all the way. And the other spots didn't come out at all. Total was $28.50 for 3 items. Would not go back or recommend. read more

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So I have returned a few times since my prior review, and the owner (his name is Eddie - not sure of spelling) and I have discussed the appearance of the mysterious stain on my blazer. I still don't know how it got there, and neither does he, but what matters is that this business CARES about delivering quality service and keeping customers happy (because happy customers = returning customers). I haven't seen issues with other dry cleaning items that I've sent there (though now I'm more careful to inspect anything I leave with Eddie) and I've slowly been entrusting this place for all the random clothes I've held on to and haven't worn for need of tailoring. I'm still "testing" the quality before handing over my prized designer suits, but for the price I've paid for the tailoring, I'm reasonably satisfied. I appreciate that the turnaround is really fast, and text message notification is super convenient. read more

Timely, easy to get an appointment. I have had 3 bridesmaid dresses hemmed there and all have turned out exactly as promised!

After a lot of searching for a local dry cleaners I could rely on, I finally found Highland and have not been disappointed. They are professional, courteous and I especially like the automated text messages when items are ready to pick up. It's typically sooner than the quoted time frame (~ 1- 2 days) which is another definite plus. They are also honest -I had unknowingly bought some gloves with real rabbit fur trim ( sorry bunny ) and the owner was the one who told me about the fur and that he didn't think it would do so great in the cleaning process. Super honest, which I really appreciate. Based on other reviews it sounds like they can take care of some pretty complex stuff though (wedding dresses, on-site repairs etc.) so definitely ask if something can be done, before assuming not. Prices are reasonable, on par with other cleaners. Not sure if they do delivery, but I don't go that frequently so that's not an issue for me. read more

This is the best dry cleaning/tailor I've been to in the Boston area. The owner, Eddie, is fantastic. I wanted to gift my Canada Goose coat to a friend who was visiting from out of town, but noticed an oil-like stain on it just three days before her flight to leave. Even though care instructions for Canada Goose recommend against dry cleaning, I went to Highland and also explained the quick turn around time I'd need. Eddie not only calmly accepted this challenge, but also delivered impeccable results in record time: the coat was ready the *next day* (much earlier than I'd said I needed it) and the stain was fully removed--a true magician. I've also had great experiences with alterations at Highland. Blazers, dress pants, even a pair of jeans--always excellently taken in. Eddie even patched holes in one of of my dog's sweaters (yes, she's spoiled)--at no cost! Talk about AMAZING customer service and caring about longtime customers. read more

We took a lot of our clothes to Eddie and he handled everything with great care. The work was quality, the prices reasonable, the turnaround time reliable, and the service sincere, kind, and professional. We will be taking all our dry cleaning to Eddie as long as we live nearby! read more

I had a pair of scrub pants that I needed to get hemmed because they were way too long (had to get about 4in shortened) and I waited until last minute and needed them the next day. I came to this place and asked if they could do same-day hemming and they had my pants ready within 2 hours! Pretty nice owners/workers and I would say price was reasonable for the expedited hemming - I have no complaints about the quality of the job ($22). read more

I had a pair of Azazie dress pants altered/hemmed for a wedding I'm in. I decided to get them hemmed above my ankle for a more fashionable look and was nervous, but they came out great! They were very timely (told me to check back in a month, but my pants were ready within a week), and a very reasonable cost. On top of that, the owners were extremely friendly. I will definitely return in the future! read more

Did a great job getting a large stain out of my coat. Otherwise have used for standard dry cleaning services and have always been great

I rarely do alterations but I took a few pairs of pants in and met the friendliest shop owner who took great care of my items. They were altered quicker than expected. Highly recommend this neighborhood gem. read more

I got a bridesmaid dress hemmed for a wedding at it was very overpriced. When I picked it up, there was a stain on the bottom that hadn't been there before, when I asked if they could get it out they said it wasn't their fault and wouldn't offer any solutions. Definitely wouldn't recommend. read more

I love this place. Though it is a small storefront, they have everything. The shop is clean and beautiful and they are a one-stop shop. They do dry-cleaning, alterations and shoe repair. Its all excellent. I have used each service and been impressed by everything. The prices are competitive, the work is done on time and the staff is great. Also they text you when your items are done so there is no forgetting. I have used to use a service down by Porter Square but have moved all of my tailoring and dry-cleaning here. You won't find better! read more

I just wanted to add an update to say that Highland Cleaners continues to be wonderful! I recently took a suit in to be altered and was very happy with the result. I had the pants and jacket sleeves hemmed. The turnaround was quick too. The owner is so kind, and always texts me when my items are ready. I always look forward to popping by to say hello. read more

High quality work and a really nice owner. I've had a few basic hems done here but also some custom modifications to hiking apparel that all came out great. read more

My wedding dress was covered in red wine, foot prints and stains all over. I didn't have much hope of ever seeing it clean but highland dry cleaning had it looking like I just bought it. Unbelievable! 5* service and friendly! Highly recommend read more

I can say without a doubt this is the best dry cleaning/alterations place I have ever been to. Not only do they do an impeccable job on all of my dry cleaning and alterations, but they also prioritize you if you are in a hurry to have something cleaned or altered. Examples: One time, as a last-ditch effort to fix a shirt that was seemingly unfixable, I went to Highland Dry Cleaning and they were able to fix it as if there was never any damage. Also, I brought a dress to get altered and needed it to get shortened ASAP. They cared enough about me that I got a call from them 2-hours later saying my dress was ready to be picked up. For as long as I live in Boston/Somerville, I will only go to this place for all of my clothing needs. read more

I needed a dress for a wedding shortened with only 3 days before I left for the event. Eddie was able to get my dress in the queue and it was done the next afternoon. The dress looked great and the quick turnaround was even better. Note that they are cash only since their credit card machine is broken. read more

I rarely write reviews, but this tailor is about as good as it gets. I brought him a pair of expensive pants I was given that I needed to be taken in 6 sizes! After looking them over thoughtfully and pinning them, he came up with a plan to create and outer seam to create a snugger fitting pant. Yesterday I picked up the most impeccably tailored pants I've ever seen. The stitching is beautiful and durable, and they fit like a dream. For the major alterations, the price was incredible. I'm incredibly happy, highly recommend. read more

I've been to this spot before to drop off some dry cleaning, and was already pleased as the owners are so friendly, and their opening week, were giving out free chocolate (seriously!). Tuesday, I had a Skype interview that required a 'business formal' outfit - so I bought my first ever suit. It fit... okay, well enough for a Skype interview. The interview went well enough that the next day, I took it over to Highland Dry Cleaning & Tailoring for tailoring it up just in case the company called me back. I asked for a rush job, and the owner said they would do what they could, but it's wedding season and this could take up to a week. OK, fine, most companies don't operate that fast anyways when it comes to interviewing, in my experience. I left and later called to say that if it'd be helpful to just do the jacket first, that'd be fine, I could work with the pants if I wore heels. He reached out to his seamstress to check to see if she could do a rush job, and called me back and said "should be no problem." Lo and behold, today I got a call back for the next round for *next week*, so I stopped by the tailor on my way home to ask if I could just have my suit back - better to have a suit that fits poorly than no suit at all. THE SEAMSTRESS WAS ALREADY DONE. She just had to finish hemming the pants and said that I could pick up the whole thing tomorrow. I was shocked. I tried everything on and just wow - it all fits so, so much better. I'm so happy to be going into my interview next week knowing I'll look like a million bucks! Thank you to Highland Dry Cleaning & Tailoring for really going above and beyond for a nerve-wracked interviewee! read more

Got my bridesmaid dress tailored here and was very happy with the results! The dress was ready within a week and was the perfect length!

Fantastic service. Have saved my life twice now with last minute suit tailorings for weddings. Great handiwork, very fair price, nice people (always offer me a bottle of water on hot days). Highly recommended. Would love this place to thrive. read more

I wish I can give more than 5 stars. I stumbled upon this dry cleaning service on accident as I'm new to the area and I am so glad I did. The owner and his wife were so incredibly friendly and welcoming. The service was outstanding and they texted me days later that my dress, jumpsuit and shirt were cleaned. When I came in I was looking forward to seeing them again but noticed their daughter working who just as expected was so lovely. So proud to support a local business read more

I created a YELP account just so I could write this review! Highland Dry Cleaning and Tailoring is AMAZING! I brought my wedding dress to them with a bit of a crazy idea. It was a beaded mermaid dress and we were having a beach wedding and I wanted to see if they could make the bottom of the mermaid detachable so that I could take it off for the reception and just have a short dress. They were understandably a bit hesitant/cautious at first because they didn't want to ruin my dress, but I convinced them to try it and it turned out beautifully! I've attached a few pictures below of the front and back view of the long dress as well as the front of the short dress. I didn't tell anyone that I was doing that so it was a really fun surprise on the wedding day. The tailoring was so perfect that no one could tell that that there is a zipper on the inside of the bottom of the dress. The tailoring was affordable and high quality! Also, I had bought a veil online and when I got it the veil's flowers were all messed up and they fixed that for me, adding in new flowers. They also did my husband's suit and it turned out great as well! Please support this local business!! read more

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OMG, this business is fantastic! Friendly, reasonably priced, wonderful turnaround, but most importantly, they did an expert job relining a long wool coat. They added 3 pockets, the lining matches the coat well, and I am happy to have my coat get a second life. And they cleaned it beautifully. I will go there again. read more

Eddie was amazing helping me alter some leggings. He was honest with me about expectations, provided me excellent customer service--and the product came out lovely! Thank you! read more