Continental Cleaners has been our local cleaner ever since we moved into town many, many years ago, and they have always been absolutely wonderful. They are professional, reliable, and provide excellent service every time. I especially have to give a shout-out to their seamstress--she is absolutely amazing! I have brought her clothing that needed alterations or repairs for myself and my family over the years, and she has always done a fantastic job. I trust her completely with anything I bring in. We have been loyal customers for many years for a reason. I would highly recommend Continental Cleaners to anyone looking for a dependable, professional cleaner with wonderful people who truly care about their work! read more

Absolutely terrible customer service. I went to get a few suits tailored but they would completely disregard my requests. The tailor refused to take in the waist of my dress pants. They're literally an inch too big around my waist. That's not how dress pants are supposed to fit. The same thing happened with the sleeves of the my suit jacket. They fit too long and look sloppy. They did some minor alterations but I now have a suit that still doesn't fit my body and does not have the tailored look the way it's supposed to. A complete waste of time and money. They do a fine job at the actual tailoring work, but their refusal to do what I requested suggests a high level of laziness & absolute disregard of the customer's needs. The lady also seemed very passive-aggressive in her tone. You would think people who tailor clothes for a living would know the importance of how clothes should properly fit. Never coming back here again. read more

I have been using these dolks dor 3 years now. Today I complained about what they were charging me for dropping a hem on 4 pair of pants. Within moments the owners daughter become aggressive, instead of discussing the price with me. I informed her it was several dollars cheaper just down the street her answer, and I quote, "You are welcome to go there" So you can only imagine what I will have to do with that kind of customer service. In a matter of 5 minutes they lost a dedicated (weekly) customer. shameful behavior when a few dollars is more important than working with a customer. read more

I've used this place for many years, I just don't take stuff very often so it hadn't occurred to me to mention my experiences here. The people here have always been very nice and done great work. I've had clothes hemmed and have needed dry cleaning on occasion and recently, during COVID-19, I went to drop off some things and loved that they had the door open. It made me feel much safer than every other place I go since there was open airflow. That was not something I ever thought about since the pandemic started but I totally appreciated it and felt much cleaner when I left than I ever feel when leaving the grocery store! Of course they and I wore masks as well but it was just an extra touch of individuality that you can find in a great small business. I don't have a clue how their prices are compared to other cleaners since I don't go to any other cleaners but their quality of work is high and the prices have always seemed reasonable. One time I needed a leather bag stitched up and they couldn't do it but they recommended a place in Somerville for that and that worked out very well too. They are always very friendly when I come in even though I'm clearly not giving them much business and that just speaks to the quality of their character to me. read more

I have been going here since forever. They have been super consistent on tailoring needs and super fast for dry cleaning. The amazing part is the owner. There have been times where she has seen me driving into the parking lot and has gotten my clothes together before entering the store. Yes, it might be true that I have gone here for a long time -- but it is even more true that my needs have been few. On my Yelp profile it says Find Me In "comfortable clothing" -- with this being the case I do not consider myself a regular customer even though this is the only dry cleaner I use. Bottom line -- if you go here often I am sure it would only be better, but how they would do it I do not know! read more

Came back 3 weeks ago for last minute alterations and boy did they deliver! I needed a silky Chinese dress taken in within a day. Arrived early morning and they quickly pinned the dress EXACTLY how I wanted. I believe it was the owner I was working with and she was very confident and understanding of how the dress should fit my body. As promised, I picked up the dress the next day at 3PM and it fit like a glove! I've given them two tries now and they've delivered on both accounts. Highly recommend them for alterations! read more

I absolutely love this family and they're reliable service. One might ask what the differences between one dry cleaning place in another. In this case, continental cleaners is dependable and their prices are fair. They are in organic cleaner that I found A few years ago. Previously I was using another cleaner. I switched because I was unhappy with the way that they preserved my wife's wedding dress. I brought the dress to continental, and they did a great job. I've been using them ever since read more

I would give these guys 0 stars if I could. I bought a dress for engagement party that needed to be altered. She didn't even consider the shoes into alterations and it was cut way too short. The dress was 1.5 inches off the ground without ANY shoes. When I came back with the dress, she accused me of washing the dress because it was wrinkled on the bottom from the dress being in the bag. Because washing the dress apparently only shrinks it by length, which is a complete bullshit answer. She said she will try to make it longer. Came back again, and it seem like nothing was done except more beads and strings were popping off. What really pissed me off was she didn't apologize, accused me of washing the dress, and didn't reimburse me the money for the horrible job she did. She even threatened to charge me more for the "extra" work that was done to lengthen it. I ended up buying another dress. Please please find another place to alter your dress. The dress for me was $250 + $88 for the horrible alterations she did. And on top of that to buy another dress really added up. read more

Went here last year to get my bridemaid's dress altered for my sister's wedding. Truly a mom and pop shop. Very friendly. The price was 20% lower than other places I have had dresses altered (cut shorter since I'm Asian. So, you get the point :) Service was super fast (2 days on alteration) and the dress came out great. She even iron it for free since I had some winkle on them during shipping. Would definitely go back and also recommend to other people. read more

I needed a last minute alteration (within one week) for a bridesmaid dress. I dropped it off on a Friday, came back on Saturday for a check in, and picked up the finalized dress on Wednesday. Everything was great, I would definitely recommend this business. Especially if you have someone special like a bridesmaids dress. read more

I was in a rush to get my daughters flower girl dress altered, she grew quick! They did an amazing job she looked beautiful! Will definitely use again! read more

Continental Cleaners - Flower girl dress couldn't tell! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Middlesex, New Jersey

I thought my sons coat needed a whole new zipper, turns out they can just put a new pull on them. They were honest and didn't try to cost me more money. Great price, fast service and very nice people. Happy I found them. read more

I would give these guys 0 stars if I could. I bought a dress for engagement party that needed to be altered. She didn't even consider the shoes into alterations and it was cut way too short. The dress was 1.5 inches off the ground without ANY shoes. When I came back with the dress, she accused me of washing the dress because it was wrinkled on the bottom from the dress being in the bag. Because washing the dress apparently only shrinks it by length, which is a complete bullshit answer. She said she will try to make it longer. Came back again, and it seem like nothing was done except more beads and strings were popping off. What really pissed me off was she didn't apologize, accused me of washing the dress, and didn't reimburse me the money for the horrible job she did. She even threatened to charge me more for the "extra" work that was done to lengthen it. I ended up buying another dress. Please please find another place to alter your dress. The dress for me was $250 + $88 for the horrible alterations she did. And on top of that to buy another dress really added up. read more

Continental Cleaners - CUT way too short. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Middlesex, New Jersey

I've been taking my clothes here for years, and they are always terrific. Professional staff, quality service.

This place is a sweet little mom and pop shop. I got 3 pants here tailored (hemmed and tapered) and the old lady who measured it for me spoke very little English and at first I was a little hesitant she knew what I wanted, but after picking up and trying on the new pants, I am extremely satisfied! Not only did she do an AMAZING job, but she also ironed my pants for free. Also, I went to pick up the pants on Labor Day, when the shop was closed, but they opened up the shop just so I could pick up the pants - super nice. Will come back here again. read more

Staff very friendly and accommodating, however the alterations on my dress were very poorly done. It was taken in at the sides, stitching was uneven and didn't look like it was done by someone experienced in alterations... Or like it was rushed. When I put the dress on it bulges at the sides because of the uneven stitching. The cost was around $90 for taking in and shortening. I don't think it was worth that cost considering the workmanship I received. I won't be back. read more

This family run business does an excellent job! They do everything from basic dry cleaning to tailoring to more complicated items like leather and wedding dresses. They pay attention to every customer and want you to be satisfied every time! I am speaking from years of experience. You will be delighted with the personalized service you receive! read more

Hands down, BEST place to take your clothes for dry cleaning and alterations. Family owned and operated, the staff treat every customer like a member of their family. Very reasonably priced. I live in New Brunswick and drive here just for their awesome service!!!! read more

Great tailor... thank you Donna....pants look perfect! I'd recommend going here for your alterations. Very friendly staff. My clothes were done as promused. read more

Very glad that Yelp brought me here. I'm short so I have to get most of my jeans hemmed, and I prefer a tapered look so they always help out with that. The tailor does great work, but they are a bit pricey. Its worth it though, I drive 25 minutes to this location and I am never disappointed. I will continue to be a loyal customer. read more

Went to Continental Cleaners to have pants tailored, on the recommendation of a friend. Great choice! I was in and out within 15 minutes, the tailor being very quick. I dropped off on a Saturday, and was promised the pants Thursday - they were ready on time, done well, and fit perfectly. It's a little bit of a drive from my house, but because of the speed and quality, well worth it! read more

I love these cleaners. I brought a coat in with the biggest blueberry stain and they got it out completely. I've had skirts mended here and they do a beautiful job and the sewing holds up perfectly. I have also brought in more delicate items that come back looking beautiful and immaculately pressed. I trust them with everything! read more

Yung and her family run a very professional "family friendly" store. I have been going there for over ten years and recently moved 12 miles away yet I still make the trip. I have never received bad or rude service. Always friendly ~ always helpful. And Donna is one of the best tailors in the area. Bring all your tailoring and cleaning needs to them and you will always be satisfied. . read more

I came to Continental initially because my fiancé used them for dry-cleaning, and they were very reasonably priced. My opinion of them changed for the better however, when I went shopping for a last minute dress in which I was going to wear to elope. I bought the dress in Somerville, where the dress shop owner promised me her seamstress in Metuchen would be able to make the alterations quickly for my last-minute wedding which was three weeks away. I bought the dress, went to Metuchen the next day, only to receive a rude and curt answer of "There is no way that I can take up that dress with this deadline" which was accompanied by a a snotty look and a dismissive attitude. I promptly left the shop, alarmed that there was no way to fix my dress within the time frame. As a last resort I went to Continental to see if there was anything that they could do (especially since the tailoring I had done there was excellent in the past.) The family-operated staff at Continental was so sweet and understanding my situation, which immediately calmed my nerves. I was assured after my measurements, that they could easily have the alterations done in two days. TWO DAYS. In addition to the fast service, they were very honest when they said that they were unsure of the price because of the intricate beadwork (which kept their amazing mother up for hours) and they told me they would give me a better idea during the next fitting. Because I trusted their fair pricing I did not even inquire about the cost during the last fitting. Needless to say, the final price was less than HALF of what it would have been with the snotty seamstress. I will be returning soon with a gift for the family because they helped my family during a very hectic time. I love to support small businesses, and in my opinion, this business deserves to be supported...and I will use them loyally as long as I live here. read more