Royal Cleaner

(52 reviews)

Excellent at Alterations for high end clothing! High quality and value with very reasonable prices…read more I just picked up my alterations and was in shock at how well it was done. Lara is very detailed and able to find solution for what you are looking for to make it fit. I was so happy this dress that was too small for me she was able to make it bigger to fit me perfect. Also she was able to get it done very quickly! I highly recommend her to anyone who needs alterations and stain removal or dry cleaning.

I came in to have a pair of pants hemmed, and they did a good job and got it done quickly for $23…read more I would not recommend bringing any complicated alterations here, as the lady who was measuring me told me they "can't make too many changes" when I asked if the pant legs could be made slimmer. Overall, I am still happy with how the pants turned out and I appreciated that they gave their honest opinion regarding the length. There is plenty of parking in the lot of the complex.

Magic Alterations

4.8

(32 reviews)

•$$$

Sarah is a terrific tailor and a lovely person. She can do everything from very complicated to…read moresimple

Sarah is great! I have gotten several items hemmed this past year -- several pairs of work pants, a…read moreformal gown, a casual maxi dress -- and I even had a pair of pants with a large flair taken in so the flair looked more proportional. (What can I say, I'm a 90s kid, I can't resist flared jeans!) I appreciate Sarah's keen eye and judgement when it comes to alterations. I recently had a custom project of converting a kimono into a two-piece set, and Sarah's work was just as I had imagined! I will be coming back for other tailoring projects. I find her pricing to be reasonable. Just make sure to bring cash or check when you pick up. She provides the price and turnaround time upfront, and I have been satisfied with every service. Magic Alterations is conveniently located right on El Camino. There is a small parking lot for Kumon and other neighboring businesses immediately before the shop. Otherwise you can park on any of the streets nearby.

Fashion Tailoring

4.7

(66 reviews)

I just hired Efrat for the first time and I'm thrilled with the results. She hemmed four pairs of…read morepants for me and they came out perfect, including original hems on the jeans. Also, she took measurements for an online order and did so efficiently and professionally. Her prices were reasonable and she was easy to communicate with. Also, she did a house visit to my home in San Francisco, and dropped the clothes off afterwards, which was super convenient! I will definitely be back to her when I need tailoring in the future.

I needed to expand a pair of pleated, non stretchy pants about 2 sides. Complicated job, as proven…read moreby the fact that three other tailors in the Excelsior straight up turned down the job! She finished 1 day early and charged me a reasonable amount given how long it took her. And the pants look EXCELLENT!

Final Cut Alterations

(37 reviews)

There is stubborn attitude there which makes it hard when you are trying to tell them that the work…read morethey did was untidy. I had pants hemmed and - First: the length was not altered to the spot it was pinned at. She folded it twice and pinned it, but altered it to the one fold. Second: the original hem was used and it is placed there so untidily. I have had original hems done on jeans before and the finish is seamless. This is a clunky unfinished look - very bad. Third: This is on me - I went to this place becasue they were the cheapest, but I got what I paid for. And now I have to go to another place to redo this mess. I will not go back again. I understand the untidy work, but she needed to own it and not be 'this is how we do it here' with her attitude.

I would skip it. This is on the second floor. You go through doors that say 615…read more Three maxi dresses, making it shorter costed $85 works if you really need it done quick. She only pinned one side when I had to ask her to pin the back too as the dress was different lengths in the front and back. Bathroom had a sign but it's the typical "out of order" so I don't have to clean the bathroom sign. Only plus was I forgot my blue ticket but she still got it for me with my last name. So that was nice. But this can be seen as iffy as well. Oh well! On to the next one!

Atherton Dry Cleaning & Quality Alterations

(245 reviews)

I have been a longtime Atherton Dry Cleaning customer, probably 15+ years, and while I'd never…read moreposted a review, we knew and were known by Angela and Stanley Shu, the wonderful former owners. If I'd posted then, it would have been 5 stars. One time they made a mistake - my 2 (very) expensive and relatively new Canali flat-front dress pants were picked up by another customer. When I inquired and showed Angela the claim check, she worked really hard to find my clothes - using cameras (she sent me a screenshot showing me dropping them off, to confirm) she made customer inquiries, calling customers who may have picked up same day, or with similar claim numbers. And it took her 15 days (giving me periodic updates), but she literally tracked my clothes to another customer. And I got them back. What really satisfied me wasn't my relief in not losing some rather expensive pants, but the level of concern and customer service that Atherton Cleaners showed. And it was the same with Stanley , who was often working customer drop off and pick up on Saturdays which is usually when my wife or I stopped in. In addition to doing a good job, the Shu's sincerely cared about their customers, and knew them personally. BUT, Angela and Stanley retired in early 2025. The new couple who bought out Atherton Cleaners are perfectly nice people, but unfortunately, they do not share the same customer values that Stanley and Angela showed for many, many years. We continued to use Atherton Cleaners, but recently I dropped off a French blue Boss dress shirt. I'd worn it to an event that I participated in on a Friday, dropped it off on Saturday. A week later my wife picked it up, and the new owner gave it back with what I can only describe as a severe, vertical and horizontal tear along the shirt's button placket. The owner stated that the shirt came in that way, which was simply untrue. And he denied that the rip was caused by their laundering or pressing equipment. It would have been difficult for me to create such a specific tear (see photo). And he pointed out to my wife that it was dirty, which is of course why we brought it in! My issue is not that they didn't offer to pay for the shirt. The shirt was expensive when I bought it, but it was several years old, and it was starting to wear, although it looked nice when cleaned and it had no tears or damage when I brought it in that day. It was just worn (probably twice before cleaning), unpressed and was developing some ring around the collar. My issue was their unwillingness to just tell the truth, which was "I'm really sorry, our machine ruined your shirt". In truth, I'd probably not have asked for them to replace the shirt, because I'd realized I needed to buy a new French blue dress shirt. But as a customer, having the business look you in the eye and tell you it's your fault shows a complete lack of accountability. It's not about whether you make a mistake or not - every business makes mistakes. I make mistakes. It's just owning them and letting your customers know that you care and commit to doing better. I've decided to take my business elsewhere, and I'm disappointed in the transition from the 5-star customer service days of Angela and Stanley's Atherton Cleaners to the newer, much less customer focused Atherton Cleaners.

Very happy with this little shop that delivers a great deal of quality and service…read more Highly.recommend Atherton DC&QA

Janet Ghilarducci

5.0

(42 reviews)

I brought in 9 pairs of jeans and trousers to be fitted for me. Exquisite work on each item!read more

Myself & my fiance could not recommend Janet Ghilarducci enough…read more My fiance had a custom made dress for our reception done at a shop in SF. She spent around $2k, and when it was time to pick it up she was rushed, and they convinced her that they could not remove this "webbing", and told, "most people wouldn't even notice". It was an unfinished product and we couldn't believe it. They over promised and under delivered. In comes Janet. My fiance booked an appointment, and we feared maybe it couldn't be fixed or be too expensive, and we were wrong! Janet did a fantastic job! Very reasonable, did not take much time at all, and a very pleasant experience! We even brought in a jacket and she was able to make adjustments for it in no time.

All Star Cleaners

4.7

(123 reviews)

An affordable dry cleaner with zero issues/damage so far. I took my husband's suit here and they…read moreseemed to do a good job at cleaning it. Note that parking is very limited which can be a pain. I would love it if they notified customers once the clothes are ready - note that they tell you the pickup date at drop off!

Went and had my linen pants hemmed, and they did a good job. They also have a dressing room that…read moreyou can try on your clothes before it's altered.

Nancy's Tailoring & Boutique

(138 reviews)

I've had multiple dresses and jumpsuits hemmed by Nancy's without issues. They are efficient…read more(usually takes about a week) & affordable. She has 2 dressing rooms in the shop to change into your clothing to be hemmed. Because there are only two dressing rooms, If you go when it's busy, you may have a to wait a bit. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for a room to free up. They're quick, affordable & do a good job!

I Just wanted to take a little time to give a shout out to Nancy for her amazing prolific abilities…read moreto make us look so beautiful with her alteration skills, designs, measuring and tailoring. My dress is amazingly beautiful, but it could have never look like that on me without Nancy altering it for my special occasion . So don't be afraid to buy that clothing item rather it is too big or needs a little work. Nancy can alter to your liking. Thank you, Nancy God bless

Jacquie's Sew & Sew

(229 reviews)

Jacquie was referred to me recently by my longtime seamstress who cannot take on new business right…read morenow. I brought two pairs of dress shorts to Jacquie to see if she could salvage them as I had gained weight and couldn't wear them. With the summer here, I didn't want to lose these shorts which are part of two important summer outfits I've long-depended on. Jacquie or her assistants did a terrific job on the shorts and saved these outfits! One of the shorts is a rare Hawaiian design. I will bring all my clothes that need alterations to Jacquie and look forward to doing more business with her!

I've been meaning to take some clothes here for years but never get around to it. As I've gotten…read moreolder I've acquired some beautiful articles of clothing that are too delicate and irreplaceable to entrust to just anyone. I was amused that this operation is patronized by some Silicon Valley giants such as Ms Sheryl Sandberg-as I've learned reading other testimonials here. Well-if it's good enough for them, it must be good enough for me-albeit on a pay day. Their pricing is-yes, to the untrained eye, a tad pricey-but you get what you pay for. For special items, this is the place to be. I brought a silk dress that needed to be hemmed and the bust adjusted. I regret not remembering the lady who helped me but she was very friendly, gave me her expert recommendation, had a little chat and she sent me away. I did ask for a quote before I left and I felt it was reasonable given the delicate material and significant adjustments. I appreciated having a private room to myself and seamstress. I noticed they had shoes available of varying heights to simulate what it might look like alog with hair clips etc. Theres a platform they have you stand on so they can be at eye level to the hem if needed without crouching too low. These ladies/ folks are the real deal. Pro tip: there is parking available for customers past their shop in case street parking is complicated.

Village Cobbler

4.7

(211 reviews)

I needed to get the soles of my shoes redone and Village Cobbler was highly recommended across…read morevarious online platforms. I brought in a pair of tabi flats that I have worn to the ground. I got my shoes back in perfect condition in less than a week and I was pleased by the quality of work! I found the service fairly priced for the time it took & what was done. FYI it is cash or check only. It was a pleasure to meet the owner, Solag, as well. I will absolutely be back with a few other pairs of shoes!! Thanks so much, Solag!

My new cowboy boots were much too tight and I couldn't get them on. Village Cobbler put them on his…read moreboot stretcher and they fit perfectly now. This shop has fast, friendly excellent service and is the local expert you should consult for all of your show and boot repairs and adjustments in Belmont.

Yoselin House Cleaning

4.8

(150 reviews)

Something I should have done a long time ago. I price shopped with multiple companies before…read moredeciding on this one, and I'm glad I did. Yoselin was great from the start and even offered to check out my place first for a proper quote. Honestly, my place has not felt this clean in a very long time -- no air freshener can duplicate that true clean smell after they finished. Leaving this review to pay it forward since previous reviews helped me decide too.

We used this service for a deep clean and were extremely pleased with the results. Scheduling was…read moreeffortless, and they did a fantastic job right from the start without needing any guidance. Everything was spotless. We couldn't find a single area they missed. Highly recommend this business for your cleaning needs!

Family Wash

3.2

(39 reviews)

Nicely washed and folded. Everything smells great and was neat. Timely service too. Will be using…read morethe Wash and Fold service again

Great! Staff seemed to be constantly cleaning inside and out. Parking was ample. I love the smell…read moreand warmth of a laundromat. Plenty of large commercial washers and dryers for my large king comforter. Their machines accept credit/debit cards as well as Apple Pay etc. Enjoyed a latte from the Starbucks a few steps away which was also excellent. Surprise bonus: a working Ms. Pacman arcade game for two and takes quarters! Wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend to friends.

Arguello Laundry

3.9

(19 reviews)

Great service ! ..and they did the Best job ever; neat, clean, perfect folding, and they don't rip…read moreyou off like the chain laundry Services- try them and you won't go back to wasting sooooo much time trying n. To get it all done yourself !!

Overpriced. Many of the machines don't work and will take your coins. The small parking lot is…read morealways full of cars from people who aren't using the laundromat even though there are signs saying it's private property- good luck finding parking during the mornings and afternoons.

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Sl S.

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13 years ago

Royal Cleaners is fantastic!! I had been going to Royal for 5+ years and then moved to Burlingame. I tried almost every dry cleaners there and decided to come back to Royal in Redwood City a little bit of a drive for me - but well worth it. My clothes always look great and they smell clean. Sometimes dry cleaners can leave your clothes smelling "weird" - I tell everyone about Royal and folks that know me know I am super picky about my clothes. Bonus, I get a lot of clothes dry cleaned and Royal is sooo much cheaper then the places in Burlingame - the difference will buy me a tank of gas, really! Cleaner, cheaper and my clothes look and smell great - what more do u need! read more

Kay K.

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11

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7 years ago

By far the best cleaners in town...trust me..customer service is so good here you will not look anywhere else..that is why this place keeps their customers..unlike the other cleaners.. read more

Amy C.

43

118

2

15 years ago

Excellent service and they do a great job with alterations. Decent pricing as well.

Johnny J.

Elite 24

58

389

788

15 years ago

The best dry cleaning place in the area.

Elisabeth C.

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10

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12 years ago

Perfect alterations!

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