my local spot. friendly and professional. fair prices and appreciate supporting a longtime local…read morebusiness.

I had been searching for a cleaners in Oakland, after having some pretty costly bills when going to…read moreMartinizing in Alameda. I came across Ideal Cleaners and read so many great reviews. The neon sign of the location really adds a nostalgic, classic appeal. I had one pair of vintage Levi's cleaned after having acquired them on the resale market, and had challenges with getting them cleaned and thoroughly deodorized; even after three wash cycles, an overnight distilled white vinegar soak, and a direct sunlight air dry. After all that didn't work, I decided to bring my denim to Ideal for a final attempt. I dropped off on Wednesday and asked for Friday pick-up which the owner said was possible. I called on Thursday to see if an earlier pick-up was possible, and provided my ticket number to which I got a call back after checking on my piece. I was told that Friday morning would allow for service completion- which was fine. I picked the denim up first thing on Friday morning, and the scent I was trying to get out is completely gone. The quick turn around, friendly service and supporting a local business, Ideal is a great choice. For my one pair of denim, I paid $8. This is more than reasonable. Great service, quick turn around and much better than other cleaners. I will be going to Ideal for my pieces, and am interested in having a cleaning done on bigger pieces I have. Suggesting for anyone looking for a good cleaner to try Ideal. To note, with current construction in downtown Oakland, getting there is tougher than usual. And for new customers, push the door hard, it felt like it wasn't unlocked when I first came in. ahah

My apartment building has terrible laundry machines so was very happy to find Grand Ave Launderette…read morevia Yelp. I just purchased a linen quilt and new sheets for the summer and wanted to give them a good wash so took them to GAL. Stopped by Friday morning and was greeted with friendly smiles and help opening the door. The owners sorted through my items and gave me an estimated price. They also offered me a discount because it was my first time there. The owner wanted to make sure I understood that the linen quilt may be wrinkly, and I was like, "I hope so!" Ha! We also discussed pick-up time. They noted they could get the items to me later that day, but I told them I might have a meeting and asked if I could pick up the next morning. They were very accommodating. Upon pick-up, all of my items were ready and packaged beautifully. I was so happy to have a freshly laundered bed without the headache. A quick note: the hours on Yelp are their typical hours, but they've adjusted them during the pandemic. Friday, they were open 9 AM- 3 PM.

Embarrassed at how long it has taken me to write this review since I have been utilizing their…read moreservices happily since November. Hands down this is the best business I have been to in a long time. The family who owns and runs this company are incredibly kind and caring, and I am so thankful to be able to come to this place and trust that my child's clothes and bedding are cleaned with the utmost care; they even package his little clothes neatly in paper. Oh, the joy it brings me to spend my money here!! Side note: I got locked out of my car one day, and the family made sure I was able to contact AAA. The father even looked out for me until they came. This is exactly what our community needs. Thank you, Grand Ave Launderette Family!

I LOVE Family Laundry! The website is easy to place an order. They also have text message system…read morethat: confirms the order, lets you know when the driver is close so that you know when to set your laundry outside and confirms drop off. The pickup and drop offs are in a timely manner and the employees making the trip are always nice. My clothes come back smelling great and they are nicely packed and tied in stacks. I also really appreciate that they encourage sending the ties back with your next order so that they can be reused. I value the service as it gives me time to do other things.

I saw Family Laundry recommended in a local social media group a few years ago and gave them a try…read morefor bedding, throw rugs and pillows--best decision I made in a long while. You choose pickup and delivery windows on their app, select optional handling (oxy clean, double wash, etc.) from their default of wash, dry and fold--and that's it. They come right to your door and keep you informed on both legs of their trip. The standard minimum charges per maximum weight are spelled out in the app, as are charges for any of the requested special treatments--and they are great about clarifying anything you're unsure of. It's been wonderful service all around.

Service requested - dry cleaning and alterations Quality -…read morevery good - fast TAT & easy drop-off/pick-up Value - good - not expensive, not cheap, but reasonable given the quality. Folks gotta eat & live. Will return with future dry cleaning needs. Love supporting businesses in the Deep East.

Alterations were over priced. I'm a teacher and I needed some chair pockets repaired and…read morereinforced. The repairs were done but the reinforcement stitches were not. The repairs were small corner repairs-a straight stitch, on 3 pocket chairs and reinforcing the name tags stitches. The corners got done but not the name tag area. For $30.00 I was expecting more. I've had quotes and when the work was done, most reduced the price because of the minor repairs, but not here. Now I know better.Lets see how long it last.

I had to drop off a grad dress for my girlfriend and we needed it the next day. They were able to…read moreaccommodate at a very reasonable price and the service was great. Overall great dry cleaning experience and I would recommend.

I stepped in yesterday afternoon with a suit, a jacket, two shirts, some pants, and a lot of fear…read more The man working in the front assured me there's nothing to be worried about and that he would have everything ready by the next morning at 8 AM. Amazing work, very early as promised, and with a smile on his face. I could not recommend this place more. To top it off, I came in in the morning at 8 AM, with my graduation stole, which had been folded by the embroidering company, panicking, a little more again, and he again assured me that there is nothing to be worried about and pressed it right there on the spot without a moments notice. Amazing people, and a great business. Don't look any further.

This used to be my favorite laundromat, but not anymore. It has many good qualities but I have…read morerecently changed the pricing scheme for the dryers to be what I consider practically a scam. It used to be that a quarter would buy you several minutes, but they have changed the dryers to have a $1 minimum charge. What this means is that if your laundry is not quite dry after the first round of drying and you don't get to the dryer before the cycle ends, You are not able to put in a quarter to get a few extra minutes to get it dry. You are stuck with the $1 minimum charge. This is not just extremely annoying, It represents a pettiness on the part of the owner.... that they are trying to get 75 extra cents from a customer who only needs 25 cents more time. So, sadly, after many years of loyalty to this establishment I will be looking for a new laundromat.

The Mecca of laundromats! Super clean. Attendant is consistently going around and cleaning. Lot's…read moreof machines to fit any need. In addition, they have an app, DexterPay, that makes it so easy to pay, set your settings, and monitor how much time's left. I love this! The parking lot's hit or miss, as far as availability, but there's also street parking. There's a 7-11 next store, which is also convenient.

Woodys is amazing! I have been going her for the last 14 years. Ling is amazing she washes and…read morefolds my clothes. I made the mistake and forgot to take out a pen from my Chef coat. Long story short I had ink all over my whites. Ling kept my clothes an extra day so they could soak and get the ink out. She felt bad but it was 100% my fault! She got every drop of ink off the important items! I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SERVICE!

Probably the Best And Cleanest Laundromat. In the City Of…read moreOakland!!!! Woody Laundromat is Brightly Lit and Clean!!! They Have Heavy Duty Commercial Grade Washing Machines and Dryers!! They have a LCD Television for Entertainment!!! There is a Magazine Rack also for Entertainment!! A Full Time Laundry Attendant. A Relaxing Patio with Park Bench's and Bistro Tables and Chairs!!! There is a Private Parking Lot With a Handicap Parking!!! For All These Reasons!!! This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I Keep My Pimp Hand Strong !!!!

The best ever!! I…read moreordered some pants online and I've never gotten to wear them out because they were way too long. It's been in my drawer for over 6 months, untouched. Today, this is no longer the case! Thank you, Tina!

Excellent customer service and FAST turnaround time. Highly recommend and will returnread more