Saigon Launderite

Alright. So this review is for the full experience I received as a first time customer for alterations. Because I live my life haphazardly, I needed cuffs on a blazer hemmed in a split. I actually called a couple places thinking I was SOL because I knew typically they’d take a couple of days at best due to volume. When they finally opened I gave them a ring and made my request, after a small pause and surely some mental debate, she asked when I needed it, I said in 5 hrs. Another long unsure pause, she told me if I came now it could work out. I booked it and within 5 minutes had it dropped off. 4 hrs later and $ 35 I was ready for the party. I decided to call other places in the meantime just to see what the prices were for sleeves and most were in the range of 35 – 45. If it wasn’t last minute, they usually charge $ 25. I don’t know the quality of their alterations in more difficult parts of the suit but sleeves are pretty straight forward anywhere else imo. So for $ 35 in a last minute ditch, I was quite impressed and eager to arrive lookin fly. Definitely got compliments for the night. Chyea!

Have gotten two coats dry cleaned and have had no problems. Cost is reasonable too, $ 5-​$ 8

Came here to do a last minute alternation for my dress and wow, I was impressed how quickly they finished alternating it which only took one day. Great people too. Also — they only take cash.

Saigon did excellent job dry cleaning and tailoring my clothes at very reasonable price. Turnaround time is fast and the owners work there everyday and are very nice people. They even repaired a hole in one of my sweaters without me asking.

Highlights
— Don’t have a washer/​dryer, don’t want to go to the laundry mat, no problem! Wash and fold by the pound right here!
— From the outside, this place looks pretty disorganized and old school with dusty cat figurines displayed on the window and racks on racks of clothes, but don’t judge a book by it’s cover! Trust me, they will take good care of your clothes.
— Drop off your bags of laundry, pay, and set a day/​time for pick-​up. Easy peasy!
— I’ve also brought in dresses and pants to be altered and Lisa did great job with both.
— Fair prices, friendly owners, and superb service offered here by the wife and husband team.
Improvements
— Laundry by the pound can get pricey, but if you want convenience and your laundry fresh and ready to be placed back in your closet, this would be your ultimate solution.
— When bringing in pants and dresses to be altered, they don’t have a dressing room just a curtain that they pull for you to change into in the back of their shop.
Tip
— Metered street or neighborhood parking only, which can be difficult during peak lunch and dinner hours.

I have been going to Lisa for a long time for dry cleaning and alterations. She altered by wedding dress for $ 55 compared to the $ 150 quote I got from Nordstrom, and it was beautiful and only took 2 weeks max. The clothes are always done very well and the staff are all really friendly.

These guys are like part of the family. They’re super friendly and know my son’s name and always do a good job. Lisa also keeps good records… which is good since I occasionally lose my ticket.

Missing my button-​fly on my pair of jeans, amongst other things … so I came here after reading the exceptional reviews on Unilocal.
1 — Came 8 days after I dropped off my clothes and it wasn’t ready.
2 — They don’t take credit cards
3 — Got my pair of button-​fly jeans back 2 weeks later only to find the button has been replaced by a regular brown button (which is plastic). The button cannot possibly be sturdy enough for a pair of jeans.
I could’ve done it myself.
Simple: I am not going back.

Outstanding service. Expedient cleaning. Meticulous care.
I’ve been to a few cleaners in the area and Saigon is above and beyond all of them. They’ve never ruined my clothes. I’ve never had to remove the cufflinks on my shirt (they remove them, clean the shirt and put the cufflinks back on). And the few times a stain remained on an article of clothing, they were happy to reclean it free of charge.
I am moving this weekend and I am not looking forward to finding a new cleaner in my new neighborhood.

I went to get 5 pairs of work slacks hemmed after reading great reviews about this place. I walked in and the lady was slightly mad that I didn’t have the pants pinned to where I wanted them shortened to. I didn’t like that she gave me attitude about that since every place I ever been to does it for you. She told me it would be done by Tuesday (I came in on a Friday), and when I came to pick them up Tuesday evening, she hasn’t done ANY of them yet. The quality of the work was fine, it was just a hem job, but I think it was over priced and horrible service.

They are very friendly, did a great job cleaning and altering my items, and had them ready days before I expected.
Terrific service and reasonable prices, and quality work– it doesn’t get much better.

So a few days ago, I wore this gorgeous, tight, black cocktail dress that hit right above the knee. No no, the cocktail dress wore me. It was new with beautiful beading that showed off my bah-​de.
I don’t know if I did something to piss the karma gods off, but 3 seconds after I zipped up my cocktail dress, admired myself in the mirror, smiled, and exhaled — my cocktail dress ripped from the slit all the way up to the top of my bootay.
Luckily, I didn’t have to go anywhere, but I was devasted — WHY. DID. THIS. JUST. HAPPEN.
After about 20 minutes of sobbing, I realized — I didn’t need to cry a river — Saigon Launderite will take care of my beloved cocktail dress. I reminded myself that this was most definitely NOT the first time I had literally «broken a dress in.»
I zipped right over to Saigon. Saigon Launderite, that is. Parking is usually not a problem — especially since I park in the house’s garage adjacent to S.L. — Hey — it’s a fashion emergency! Eric and his wife, Lisa, greeted me at the door — welcoming as always. I told them about my dress and they told me not to worry. And of course, I never do.
Anything you need — alterations, dry cleaning or regular cleaning — bring everything you’ve got here. This place is affordable and fast. The alterations are always perfect. This place is quality.
[update]
I picked up my new cocktail dress — it looked like it did when I first bought it!
I wore my new cocktail dress [sans major rip in the back] to an event and we lasted throughout the event for the entire night. No rips, nothing. I was able to smile, breathe in and breathe out without any fear.

I’m going to put a «Yelp loves us sticker.»
Been around to different dry cleaners and tailors but this family owned business tops anyone else. Plus, I live down the street!
Anyone who lives in richmond district should go to them!
They can do any handy job tailoring-​wise. I’ve had suits done here for 50 $ that most places would charge about 150 $ here.

They do a great job.
They are always friendly.
I have no complaints after 6 years of going there.

I am so glad I finally found a place I can trust and afford! I brought Lisa a white wool coat covered with the kind of dirt you get from crawling under the hood of a car, and she did an amazing job cleaning it. It looks brand new. Altered the waistband on a pair of pants, and did a perfect job for a very reasonable $ 15. This is a simply great place for laundry, tailoring and dry cleaning at reasonable prices. Saigon Launderite is a family owned and operated business and comes very highly recommended.

If you live in the Richmond and need a dry cleaner, go to Saigon Launderite. I’ve been to many places and this is the best I’ve found. The service is excellent, prices reasonable, and owners so friendly. For alterations, too, I am always completely satisfied with the results, whether it’s designer jeans or a cocktail dress.