I took 5 shirts here, small food stains on my shirts, and they gave me back 3 with the stains still on them. And charged me $80?? Horrible cleaners. I don't even think they cleaned my clothes. Go somewhere else, save yourself the time and m read more

Anton's Cleaners - Fresh out of the cleaners? I could've wiped this off with a rag, instead of paying $80! WTH? - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

I have visited Anton's on a couple of occasions now and it was wonderful experience. I received a super quick and professional service. I dropped off a feather sleeved top and quilted coat. I asked for a cost estimate and I thought it was reasonable price ($14 for the shirt and $26 for the jacket). So happy I found my new/regular cleaners in the neighborhood! read more

the worst dry cleaners to go to. I've gone there probably 10 times now and every time there's a problem with them messing up one one of my dress shirts. never go there, save yourself the frustration. Will never have my business again. read more

I had to write a review because i am so pleased with the quality of Antonia's alteration work. I had a tailor i was used to going to but it became inconvenient to get there. I was so hesitant to try someone new. I gave 2 pairs of jeans and 2 trousers and it was absolutely phenomenal work, they dont look like they were altered at all, the hems are perfect, they fit just right. She was so pleasant and helpful too. I can't recommend this tailoring service more. I also only paid $60 for the 4 pairs of pants which felt like a steal. Thank you!!!! read more

Done with Anton's....For the past 7 months I have been yessed to death by their management about missing items following a system integration: "yes, everything has been reconciled", "yes, everything is accounted for". Well, last week, despite going there every 1-2 weeks for dry cleaning pickups for years, one of their employees (new) 'found' stuff that was dropped off in July and August of last year. So much for their integration. So much for their reconciliation. So much for their reassurances. And, if the store opens at 7, do you think employees could show up on time or the employees that are there at 7 would know how to work the registers? read more

Anton's tailoring is fantastic! The seamstress helped me when I was in a bind and needed a dress altered urgently. The sewing was impeccable and the dress turned out beautiful! read more

Antonia the tailor at Anton's cleaner was my savior during my wedding season. I had a lot of complications with my dress prior to seeing Antonia, and she handled everything quickly and like a true professional. She was unshakeable with all of my requests, and she totally eased my mind. It is with a lot of thanks to her that I felt so beautiful on my wedding day. Pricing was also totally reasonable, especially for wedding alterations. read more

I don't know about you, but I'm a little bit of a last-minute person when it comes to travel prep. I'm at our annual member event in Boston this week, and received instructions before our last member event - over a year ago - that the acceptable uniform for employee volunteers is khaki, black, or navy pants. Well, I was frantically trying on and buying khakis on Saturday afternoon knowing I was leaving town on Monday at 7am. I was also buying khakis that were 6" too long, given that I am essentially a midget. I had no luck trying to get my new pants shortened before I left, so I had to try to find a tailor here. Once I write my review of the Westin Waterfront, you'll realize this was not an easy task, but thankfully, I ended up being referred to this small, family-owned dry cleaner/tailor. I left my hotel at about 2:45 p.m. and I was back at my hotel by 4:00, factoring in a good 20 minute walk each way. I paid $16 to get two pairs of pants hemmed and looking perfect, and while I waited, I got to talk to Nick, who started Sturgis when he came to America from Greece over 35 years ago. (His son Peter now owns the business.) I liked the place so much I brought back a business card for the Westin's semi-incompetent concierge desk so that they can have it on file should future guests need dry cleaning or alterations during their stay. read more

Anton's Cleaners - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

My family members have used this cleaners for dresses, dry cleaning and some alterations. I, in the past, had seldomly used them for dry cleaning dress clothes and suits. Most recently, in two different occasions, I dropped off a 2-pc. suit and dress shirts. Both times, I was told a specific date and time for pickup. So, on pickup day, I went to pick up my suit and shirts. But, only my shirts and suit pants were ready. My suit jacket was missing and then finally found (after my frustration took the best of me and I began to demand some sense of urgency in finding it). No sincere apology or compensation (for the inconvenience of having to come back the next day for pickup) was given for the error on their part. Even worse, it happened again the next time I used them for the same service. And like Deja Vous, the same debacle...they lose my suit jacket. So, needless to say, I was fuming!!! Oh, I forgot to also mention, both times when I asked to speak to the manager or supervisor, there wasn't one present or available. I was told instead the owner is the manager and she "owns a lot of different locations and she doesn't just stay at one all day". So, no manager or supervisor? "No". Also, the first time, when they finally found my suit jacket, I left in a fury, so I didn't notice the colored thread remnants (not from my black suit jacket), lint and a button had been removed and replaced, but not in it's original position. I called and reported it, but got no where with them. So, as the saying goes... Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. For the same exact thing to happen twice tells me just how irresponsible they are and how they don't take pride in their work. Like many others, I really wish Yelp would consider implementing Negative stars or possibly Black Stars to represent the Negativity of the rating. read more

I recently had a situation at Anton's - A sweater of mine went missing. Mistakes do happen, but I think how a problem like this is handled makes all of the difference. I was extremely pleased with how they handled this issue. Day of, I received a call from the district supervisor, and she, with the utmost professionalism, explained to me how they were going to handle this problem. Within a day, I received a call, and they had my sweater! I will definitely keep using their services. read more

I really am so happy that this place is so close, family run. They do a fabulous job with tailoring and the turn around is amazing! Thank you so much! read more

I was a sturgis customer for years. I decided to give Anton's a try after new management. my experience has not been the greatest. They once gave me my order with its hood missing. If I didn't go back and show them my receipt, they would have never realized they forgot to give it to me. I have also been overcharged 3 times. I was told the manger would reach out to me and they never did. When I came in to pickup, I had to remind them I was still waiting on a call from there manger for a refund. i am very specific of my wants and needs when I drop off. There shouldn't be a reason why there's always something wrong with my order when I pick up. The employees need to be more attentive and the management needs to do a better job. The service does not match up with the prices this place charges for drycleaning. I expect better. read more

***All the good reviews were for Sturgis Cleaners that was sold to new owners last year.*** Today, this place is truly horrible. I just picked up a bunch of shirts and pants that I dropped off a couple of days ago. They damaged my favorite red jeans - there is a large smelly circle on one leg and dark, dirty stains on another leg. See pictures. The jeans have a strong chemical smell of acetone. A bunch of shirts had slightly dirty/colorless finish and they also had the same chemical smell (although milder). Never will go there again. When it was Sturgis, they were the best. Whoever owns it now has no idea what they are doing. read more

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Alteration of the bottom of a dress to shorten the length was 82$ and a hem of pants with waist taken in was 54$. Outlandish unexpected pricing and was completely shocked when was told this upon check-out. read more

I got 2 of my bridesmaids dresses shortened there and they did a good job. I got it back within a week. Their prices are also very reasonable read more

On the eve of my wedding.... I discovered a make up stain on my wedding dress. No one (and trust me we called everyone) would take my dress on such short notice... until we found Sturgis. On Saturday monring we dropped the dress off and in 1 hour, the dry cleaner had my dress clean... and the stain and my bridezilla meltdown was gone. I can't thank the manager/owner enough for calmly suggesting that we have breakfast around the corner and he would take care of me - for only $45 bucks! I would like to erect a shrine in front of this place. If I wasn't moving to Arizona I would only drop my clothes off here. read more

Sturgis is my go-to place for both dry cleaning and alterations. Turn around is quick on clothes, and everything I've had cleaned there (from silk shirts to coats) has come back in perfect condition. In addition, they do a great job at tailoring. No appointments needed, just step into the changing room and they'll pin up your garment for alterations. In just a few days (depending on you urgency) it is ready to be picked up! If you just want a plain hem on a new pair of jeans it is a remarkably cheap $10 and expertly done. More complicated alterations like taking in the sides of a dress left it fitting perfectly. All said, Sturgis is my one stop shop for cleaning and adjusting my favorite clothes. read more

The staff at Sturgis could not be friendlier. I went in last week for the first time. They set me up in their system, recorded how starched (??) I wanted my shirts, and explained to me their turn around time. Drop off by 11... pick up after 3 the same day? WOW! My last place took 2-3 days at the very least and was way more expensive! Here I got 2 pairs of pants, a dress, and skirt all for $26 and on same day! They've made a loyal customer out of me. They also do alterations and fix shoes, which I'll be sure to try soon! read more

Sturgis broke my dress! I was in a panic, and went to Sturgis for an overnight turn around of a gown for a black tie wedding. Went all the way to New York for the wedding to find the zipper did not open. Thanks a lot Sturgis. I literally had to shimmy myself into the dress just to get it on for the night. I spent the wedding worried the zipper would completely detach as I got my groove on (fire burnin). Awful. I wish they had told me they broke the zipper and saved me the stress. I will certainly not take any cleaning here in the future. read more

This is the only dry cleaners I will go to! It's a bonus that they are open so early and I can hit them before work! The owner is incredible and takes customer service to the next level-today he helped me carry out over 20 pieces of dry cleaning to my car across the street, because he saw that I had my puppy with me and it would be difficult. He has fixed the zipper on my coat and repaired parts of shirts for me on the spot. The girls at the desk are okay, they are young and often distracted. Overall, friggin love it here. read more

I love my shirts. Getting them professionally cleaned makes them almost like new. I've been going to Sturgis since we moved into South Boston. It's convenient to our home, and I usually skoot over (on a scooter) with the dirties, then pick them up (delivered in "box" form, not on a hanger), and it's an easy skoot home. Always quick. Sturgis does a good job at the cleaning, but... Today, for the fifth time in the last two years, my shirts were on hangers, not "in the box". 15 shirts on a 50cc scooter in Southie on a windy day. No joy. They have my account information, which includes my preference for "box format".... why, oh why is this so hard? "We can get them in box form if you can wait". No thanks. Time to find another cleaner. read more

I am very new to the area and having come from an area where my dry cleaners was literally across the street from me was fantastic. So finding that Sturgis is right across the street I had to give them a shot. Dry cleaning is one of those things you always forget to pick up and if it's out of your way after a long day you aren't going to go back out and get it. Well I was pleasantly surprised with there service. The first time I went in it dropped off my boyfriends shirts and a pea-coat. He was surprised by the price although I wasn't (as he is use to wearing scrubs to work and I wear dress pants LOL). The dry cleaning was decent. My next visit was to drop off to pairs of pants to be hemmed the very SLIGHTEST bit. I recently had a car fire and my work clothes were in there. The bottoms of my pants were seared and being 5'9" I don't really have any extra inches to spare on my pants, let along the $$$ to go and buy all new stuff. I explained this to Peter Sturgis himself who handles all alterations along side little Nona that is in there with her sewing machine. I was pleasantly surprised with the job and it was about $18-20 per pant for the hem. Ok...it is what is it. Well this last time I went in with a bridesmaids dress (that is lined as well) and a pair of pants to be hemmed. Was again greeted by Peter and picked up my dress this weekend. Fit like a glove. For both things being altered it was $70, and muchhhhhh less expensive than I expected. read more

Sturgis is so great! I'm so glad that they are a part of the neighborhood. The location is right around the corner from my job, the turnaround is so quick, and my clothes are always beautifully handled for a fair price. I also appreciate how quick drop off and pick up are. The ladies who work at the front are always polite and have their system down to a science. I will definitely continue going here for years! read more

Two pairs of pants to hem. Quick service! Smart and friendly people. Great location near Broadway T station too.

Quick service, handy if you need clean clothes. Pros: - Seam on slacks ripped, the repair job was superb. Couldn't tell where it used to be! - Super quick turnaround. 24 hours for a normal job. Express service available as well. - Street parking and small parking lot for those who drive. - Open early, good for dropping by before work. Cons: -Some of the staff girls are kinda moody. Curt and no smiles. Not bad service, but it feels like they don't want to be there. -Some repairs seems haphazardly done. The hook from the hook & eye closure on my slacks got ripped out by accident. It was sewed back on with stitches all over and doesn't seem professional or sturdy. At ten bucks for such a simple repair, expected more. - No price signs last I went in or online on their website. Would like to know beforehand the costs before going in. Found out later they're pricier than other places. read more

i go here for my dry cleaning cause its convenient. The Asian girls behind the counter are a treat to look at especially during the summer. The tailoring is not the greatest and is overpriced. I would go back cause its close to where I work. Service is quick. read more

My relationship with Sturgis is built on a solid foundation of convenience: When I moved to the West Broadway area of Southie, I needed a dry cleaner. I'd like to say I compared different dry cleaners for their quality and pricing. I didn't. I went to Sturgis because it was 2 blocks from my apartment. I still don't know if I'm overpaying compared to others in the area, but I don't really care. They get my shirts cleaned and pressed - with an incredible same-day turnaround time and come back in great condition. Not that I've ever taken advantage of that, seeing as I'm too lazy to drop it off in the morning. For early birds, they open at 6am. I wish they would stay open a bit later - they close at 6pm, so I'm always in a rush to make sure I drop off shirts before they close. Ask for one of their dry cleaning bags, and dropping off is a breeze - the bag is coded with your name and information, letting you drop off items in seconds. Note: they place a sticker on your front shirt tail to identify the shirts. I don't particularly care, but some of you may. read more

I had an event at 6 PM the day I dropped off my dress, which was about ten inches too long. I had called a bunch of places, and Sturgis' was the only place who could get the proper alterations done in a day. The dress came out great. (The alterations included both hemming the bottom and shortening the straps.) It couldn't have looked better. The staff were friendly and professional, and totally helped me out in a jam. Don't go anywhere else! read more

I'm a dickwad when it comes to dry cleaners. I'm also anal, idiosyncratic, habitual, and high maintenance. I expect my dry cleaner to respect and honor these faults - like therapy, I'm paying for it, after all. I mean, I want a consistently solid relationship with the person that cleans my clothes on a weekly basis. This place is like an abusive relationship, however. At first it embraces my quirks, but then totally abuses my trust and ignores my wants and needs. Don't get me wrong; every so often it'll get it right (and its prices are okay). For example: flat front pants = no crease; dress pants = crease; dress shirts = no starch, heavy press. Damn. I just got annoyed at myself reading that. Anyway, the other times (about 1 in 4) when it totally screws up and creases something that's flat kill me. I pick up dry cleaning only on weekends, so I lose another week without those pants. Pisses me off. This has been going on for more than two years. I should break up with this place. But, like that abusive relationship, the owner will say that he's sorry, that he loves my knits and wool suit jackets, and that it'll never happen again. And, I, in turn, will come back with open arms full of forgiveness, only to be let down yet, again, three weeks later. Here's the kicker - the women behind the counter are very attractive and nice - at first. That's just false advertising, though. Soon, once you're in this place's embrace, they'll ignore you and be all, like: What do you want? Is next month good? Are you done? It's all I'm really cute this and I'm really cute that, but I'm still bitchy this and bitchy that. Regardless, they are cute, and, they were nice to me that one time. Maybe again? No? I don't know. I think I'll give it another chance. They did do a nice job on my favorite suit last month.... _______________________________ CRAPPY SERVICE UPDATE 11.12.07 _______________________________ Well, this was inevitable. I was greeted at the counter by the attractive checkout woman with: "phone number" [which I provide] and then "$96.00." Me: "That's a lot of money, huh?" Attractive Checkout Woman: "Yes. $96.00." Me: "Umm. Okay." Then she hands me my flat-front pants with creases!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I WANT TO KILL HER. I'M FILLED WITH RAGE. I'M NOW NOT ABLE TO WEAR THESE PANTS FOR ANOTHER WEEK!!!!! So I pay and leave. I also took off another star. If the last two go, so do I. I swear. read more

Okay I really like this place. I dont ever get anything dry cleaned cuz I have a job where I can wear jeans and t shirts and a northface and never think twice BUT my boyfriend wears a shirt and tie every day so instead of me washing and ironing them myself I ship them off to Sturgis. They are quick, the girls are nice and they never forget that Tim Tim has sensitive irish skin so they cant starch them or he'll get hives or something. I'm pretty sure they can put that in the computer so that it pops up and says no starch.. but either way I like that I never have to repeat myself. Good prices too. read more

Love this place. Next day service at reasonable prices. They even replace broken/missing shirt buttons without having to ask!

My custom shirts came back with creases in collar and cuffs, tried them again, had lint on white dress shirts, thought I'd give them another chance, but decided against it. read more

I was in a pinch and needed a shirt tailored day of for a wedding that weekend. I called Sturgis when they opened and asked if they could tailor it that day and I offered to pay extra if needed. He reassured me not only that they could do it but would for no extra charge! I dropped it off around 10 and picked it up at 3 and it was good to go. Reasonably priced especially for the city. read more

I recently took two pair of designer jeans here to be hemmed. I was a little nervous because I'd never been before and it seems to have mixed reviews. Plus, the jeans weren't exactly cheap, so I would not have been very happy if they weren't done right. Most other places I called wanted to charge $25/ea. (and a whopping $45/ea. at a place in Wellesley...). I was willing to take the risk at Sturgis since they were only $14/ea. I'm happy to report that they did a phenomenal job and I will definitely go back the next time I need something altered. They were hemmed exactly how I wanted, and they were quick. Dropped them off Sat. a.m. and they were ready on Mon. Best of all - the very affordable price, far below what others charge. They do an equally good job with dry cleaning. read more

I could not have been more pleased with my experience at Sturgis. I called this morning to talk to someone about a small makeup stain I discovered on my wedding dress (I am getting married in a week). Peter told me to come in and he would have a look. My fear was that the entire dress would have to get dry cleaned because the solution would make a stain on the stain... (that is what I was told at another dry cleaner). Peter took it right to the back while I waited and was able to remove the stain in 5 minutes by using an non oil based cleaner. He was so great - he could tell I was freaking out- He brought it out showed my the area and told me there was no charge. I plan to go back here again for sure. Also, I watched customers come in and out while I waited and the staff could not have been more pleasant and efficient. read more

Great dry cleaners in Southie. It is the only place I frequently trust and go to! They have a pretty quick turn around and also open up at 6am which is convenient to swing by before work. They have always done a great job for me. It is a little pricy, but so are most dry cleaners in the city. read more

Great, friendly staff. Same day dry cleaning & tailoring, they also have a great cobbler too. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because they did lose a shirt that I dropped off. It did eventually turn up, thank the lord. I just make sure I get a receipt when I drop off my clothes. I have had many alterations here as well and they do a great job. read more

I bought a suit for my son in n.y for an event and I had just came back to Boston a couple hours before the event. We had 2 hours to get ready... Oops his suit pants were too long... I quickly drove to Sturgis. I am pretty friendly with Peter. He was closing in 20 minutes and he said that it would take a day to take the suit pants in. He saw my face frown, and he asked whats going on. I explained. He did not hesitate to help. He told my son to quickly put the pants on, he measured them to my sons legs, jumped on a sewing machine and began to make our night better. He fixed them up perfectly. Job well done and my son never looked more handsome. Now that is what I call service. Peter actually cared about us and he saved the day. What a great guy. I am grateful. I endorse Sturgis. They are the best. Thank you again Peter. read more

A quality place from top to bottom some may complain the prices are high, hey its Boston. If you want lower prices move to Fall River. Their same day service is great and they are very willing to accommodate your needs. The crease versus no crease from an earlier yelper, just like life tell them what you need, want and explain it and they'll do it or re-do it if necessary everybody wins. Everyone deserves a second chance except a Yankee fan and Nancy L read more

I have been using Sturgis as my sole dry cleaner for over a year now. I can I say I don't have a single complaint about the quality of service they have provided. I have found them to be fast, not too pricey and good at what they do. My clothes are always returned cleaned and pressed nicely. Also, they turn my clothes around in a day, or two at the most. They usually ask when I would like them which is nice. I only wish they were open later than 6 pm. The girls working up front are friendly and efficient. I have never had to have anything tailored so I can't speak from personal experience in that area. I know of a few people that have had things altered and they all had good things to say. So if you are living in South Boston and need a good and dependable dry cleaner, I would recommend them. read more