BZACH Men’s Clothing & Tailor Shop

I took in an expensive coat and a pair of trousers to be fixed. After over two months of chasing and lies about it being ready when it was not I finally got them back. The jacket was still covered in loose thread and not finished professionally how I am used to in London and I wasn’t even offered any kind of compensation for the ridiculous delay and poor communication. I was told to wait another week and is be told it was ready. Then after two weeks I was told it had been ready and he forgot to tell me. If you are going to lie it’s better to keep your lies consistent.
It cost $ 20 to have trousers hemmed which is only a tiny bit cheaper than golden needle (24 $ I believe). My coat was an expensive designer coat for which I was charged over $ 100 for the sleeves to be shortened. This is a fair price but only if the work is done well.
Basically he’s probably a good tailor if you want a suit, but if you want alterations I’d stay away. He only wants to sell you custom made shirts and suits which is all he can talk about and it made me feel uncomfortable and I just wanted to get out of there.

Bottom line: bought a suit here a few months back and am really happy with it.
The salesman who will help you is a good combination of sales/​tailor. He got me into the right suit and the modifications came out correct. The price was right for the suit as well.
I’d be likely to buy here again next time I need a suit.

I think like a lot of others I found Bzach via Unilocal.Wasn’t sure where to start on suits except a department store, so figured it was worth a shot.
I took in a suit from 15 years ago hoping he could update the style a little bit and save me the cost of a new suit. Balu smiled and shook his head. He didn’t just say no, though – he talked me through how he’d have to release the pleats in the pants, remove shoulder pads, tear apart a jacket to make it suck less. Could he do it? Yes. Was it cost effective? No.
I had sorta been determined not to buy something, but I didn’t feel like Balu was trying to sell me – he was giving me his honest quote and opinion. What’s amazing is that he looked me over 60 seconds, picked something off his select rack and handed it to me and said «this is what you want.» It was. Dang. Perfect navy color, flexible for both social and my occasional business use… and his additional tailoring made me look better than I thought.
The best thing is that you get personal attention from a guy that has been doing this for a real long time. I really hate shopping, and he made me look good but got me in and out.
Absolutely do not regret the purchase – his price wasn’t cheap but completely reasonable, and he’s now my first choice for the next time.
ps — I should also add this – we had a scheduling miscommunication where the suit was not ready on the day I thought it would be. I would have been frustrated but it was with his only week of family vacation a year and he had let me know in advance (we just hadn’t communicated well on when he would call me). When I called and he realized I was expecting it sooner he literally offered to drive to my home on the way to the airport and drop off the suit personally. It was a really kind offer to make up for the miscommunication – it wasn’t an emergency. But he definitely thinks customer service. 5-​stars.

Balu Zachariah knows what he is doing when it comes to suits (self named store BZACH). He runs a family business with his two sons who will help you out as well.
I needed to buy a suit and get it tailored same day (which I know is a ridiculous request). He made it happened and helped me out in under an hour. I walked out of there with a great suit for reasonable price (listed price $ 850 and sold it to me for $ 600). He didn’t try to sell me on anything I didn’t need and he made sure I got what I wanted.
Balu is professional, courteous, and helpful. I went in to the store based on his Unilocal reviews and wasn’t disappointed. There is a reason all of his reviews are five stars.
I will be highly recommending his store to all of my friends in Chicago.

Great suit and custom shirts at a price I was comfortable paying for such quality material & meticulous craftsmanship. I wore my new suit/​shirt to a wedding this weekend and received multiple compliments.
Great service & great products!
I will be a repeat customer when I need any new threads!

I have been a customer of Balu’s for about two years and can’t say enough positive things about my experiences thus far. Balu is extremely professional, reliable, and skilled as a tailor. There were multiple times where he worked to complete the work on my clothes under very tight time constraints without sacrificing quality. He consistently goes out of his way for his customers and provides excellent recommendations as well.
In total, I have purchased three suits and a few shirts from BZACH and all of the final products have exceeded expectations in style, finishing, and overall value. Balu will continue to be my tailor of choice going forward.

BZACH was a very pleasant experience. I am intimidated when it comes to buying higher end clothing and suits — probably why until now I only had one. After reading about the place on Unilocal I decided to start my search for suits here. It was the last place I tried. I was treated well, recommendations were made that made sense, and the suits fit beautifully. They were tailored and ready as promised. I will be back.

The Five Stars are well earned here. BZACH is excellent for men’s clothing.
I have hardly worn a suit in the past few years, but increasingly, I find the need for one and a business event erupted that required «business attire.» Well, the suit I had worn last did not fit and I was very short on time. It was Monday and the event started on Thursday! Ouch.
Checking Unilocal just to see what might be available, I ran across BZACH and saw the rave reviews. I called and Balu said to come in and he would see what he could do. He took a look at the suit I brought in and apologized that it was not workable for what I needed. I understand — it was a reach. But he said how about a new suit that fits? I tried one on — and I am a tough size to fit — and it looked sharp even though unaltered. It was Monday and I asked if it could be done by Thursday. (I had asked another well known store if something like that was possible and they said two weeks.) Balu said he could do it.
I returned Thursday and tried the new suit on and it fit nicely. I then wore it for my business meeting later that day and all day on Friday.
I had several ladies approach me and compliment me on my suit and how well it looked on me. They had to look at me more than once to recognize me since I don’t normally wear a suit. Needless to say, I was pleased and I was happy with the results.
The price was fair and reasonable for what I received and I felt that Balu did a great job on my suit. I am a happy customer and will probably recommend friends consider BZACH for their men’s clothing needs. I deeply appreciate the personalized service and quick turnaround Balu offered — in my case, it truly made a difference.
Count me among those who feel that Balu and BZACH are worth the highest recommendation and if you are in need of a suit, consider a visit.

I had two suits tailored here and I couldn’t ask for anything better. The work was so good I went ahead and got a custom shirt as well. I implore you to patronize this amazing business!

Balu is a wizard with alterations. I first took a suit that was badly tailored by someone else. I told him how I wanted it changed and he said he could do it no problem. He deconstructed the jacket and reworked it perfectly. Furthermore, I bought some new Levis and had been wearing the same size/​fit for years so I pretty much buy them without trying them on. They must have changed their molds or something because the news ones had a really low crotch. I didn’t really know what to do so I took them to Balu to see if he could fix them. It’s was a very unique fix so he couldn’t guarantee the results but low and behold they came out perfect. I’ve recommended several friends here as well and they’ve all been please. If you’re like me and prefer everything to fit slim take anything that doesn’t fit how you want it here and he’ll work his magic. You won’t be disappointed.

I needed to get my suit altered within 2 days before leaving town for my wedding. I know that’s not ideal, but I found Bzach’s on Unilocal and gave them a call and they said they’d be able to do the quick turnaround on my suit. I came in later that day, and I was in and out in no time. They held true to their promise for the quick alteration and everything was perfect and affordable. I can’t recommend this place enough, whether you’re in a pinch or not.

After years of my wife telling me that I needed a tailor made suit, or a suit that fitted me perfectly, I came here to Unilocal to find a tailor and read the reviews for BZACH and Balu. All of which were 5 Stars.
First I brought one jacket for adjustment to try it out. After Balu adjusted, I came back the next day with 7 more suits and he did an outstanding job! Now I have 8 suits that fit me perfectly and I couldn’t be happier with the service Balu at BZACH provided! Thank you, Balu!

I had an amazing experience at Bzach. I was walking the bride down the aisle as her father couldn’t be there, and I wanted to look great for her. Balu was very helpful and pointed me in the exact right direction. I found exactly what I was looking for in no time. After the alteratinos, when I came in to try on the suit, it fit perfectly.
I definitely would recommend Bzach to any of my friends.

This is and will be my tailor for suits, dress pants and shirts. His attention to detail is great, but his customer service and attitude are even better. I needed a suit in short notice, and he delivered a expertly tailored suit and tailored shirt before the deadline. I have sent my friends there and recommend him to anyone in need of a great tailor.

Balu (owner & operator) knows customer service better than most I’ve interacted with in the service industry. His shop is immaculate and his tailoring skills are as professional as they come. I had the opportunity to purchase a very high end suit at a significant discount — but the pants didn’t fit me well — however, I was sure with proper adjustments it wouldn’t be an issue and so I made the purchase. Within 2 business days of bringing my suit to Balu he completed adjustments to the pant cuffs, leg inseams and waist ($ 55 in total). The end result was the best fitting suit I’ve ever owned. This is my tailor going forward & I recommend the same for you.

I wanted to get a custom 3 piece suit for my wedding, and a friend recommended BZACH. I’m so happy I listened.
Balu was super easy to work with, and the product is fantastic. This was my first experience with custom fit clothing, and it’s a shame I waited so long. The suit and shirt fit great, are super comfortable, and look amazing.
Highly recommended.

We were very happy with our suit-​shopping experience. Lots of variety, quick and friendly service, and easy to have a conversation with Balu, particularly when it comes to negotiating prices.
It feels good to pass on Nordstroms and give our business to the independently owned small business. We hope that our contribution will monetize Balu and friends to continue doing what they love to do for as long as they love to do it :)
Thank you for taking care of us and we’ll be back as soon as these suits wear out ;)

I needed several items altered. A suit, sport jacket, several shirts, another jacket…
B-​Zach did a fantastic job of executing exactly what he and I had discussed.
Will definitely return with more items soon!

After changing jobs that required me to be back in an office after 4 years, it was time to spruce up my wardrobe.
I had two suits that were in desperate need of tailoring/​reshaping and I found Bzach on Unilocal.True to what others have said, Balu is an excellent tailor that takes care of his clients. I’ve only know him for a few months now and I walk in feeling like I’m entering a friends’ home.
Balu tailored two old suits for me to fit a bit slimmer as I lost a good amount of weight since last wearing them. The craftsmanship is very solid and I’m pleased with the way both garments fit after the alterations. Balu also took in a blazer that fits like glove now.
I find Balu’s pricing to be very fair and he even helped me purchase a new suit at a discount to ensure my future business stayed with him. I’ll be picking up my new suit soon and I expect that it will be more of the same exceptional work that I’ve already seen.
I am a VERY picky consumer. I am demanding, I hunt for deals and I know that I can be difficult to please. After we finished sizing the new suit last night, Balu asked «Are you happy, I must make sure you are happy?»
Balu, I’m very happy :) You’ve done a great job, and I’ll be shopping with you for my professional attire as long as I’m in Chicago.

The 5-​star gang brought me and my BF to Balu of BZACH fame so I feel obligated to add our praises to the well-​deserved pile!
In late November, my BF fell in love with an off-​the-​rack suit’s fabric (color, texture, drape, all very nice), that unfortunately did not come in a cut that was flattering to his frame. We ended up with a nearly unwearable suit that needed turned around in a week for a big work party… Balu to the rescue. The fitting seemed oddly effortless, a few casual measurements were taken, pins stuck here and there, but the results were magic and a beautiful, custom-​fit suit was the happy outcome. Ready when promised, flawless execution, we will definitely be back for more of Balu’s excellent work!