I've gotten alterations at this place twice now and they're always kind, and accomodating. I had a request for a quick turn to add a slit to a sequin dress last minute and they were awesome enough to do it in less than 24 hours! Great work and service. You can't go wrong here :) read more

Came here to pick up an hour past open hour. The sign at the door said "open" but door was closed and no one answered the door. I called the business a few times and no one answered. Waited at the door for 15 mins and I'm not sure what to do. read more

Do not use this business!!! Destroyed my daughter's wedding dress during alteration. Refused to honor a full refund. Now we have to not only purchase a new dress but also find and pay for a quality tailor. Said they will fix it. No thank you! After spending $700 for a simple taking-in of the dress we will not trust them with any fix. Wedding is two weeks away. read more

The business provided Great service and competitive pricing for suits and pants. Will definitely return in the future.

Ive been using Continental Cleaners for several years since moving to Poway. Recently I requested they help me eith some much-needed updates to my Navy uniform, and I couldn't be happier with the results. They did an outstanding job sewing on my new rank insignia with precision and care, ensuring everything looked sharp and regulation-perfect. On top of that, they worked wonders on my suit and pants, which had been too tight for years--now they fit like a comfortably and tailored to perfection. The staff were friendly, professional, and clearly skilled at what they do. Highly recommend this place to anyone needing uniform alterations or clothing adjustments. Thank you! read more

Unless you like your clothes smelling of old lady perfume and cigarettes, don't bring your clothes here because that is exactly what they smelled like when we picked them up!! read more

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I brought a couple of pants to get altered and I need to get them done pretty quick. They were able to get it done sooner than they promised and the result was excellent. They even had my shirt and jacket dry cleaned at the same time. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a quick and reliable service. read more

They did great work tailoring my bridesmaids dress and adding cups for a little lift. They were flexible with the timeline and were able to get it done quickly for me. Would highly recommend. read more

Continental Cleaners - Bridesmaid dress tailored - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Poway, California

Amir is a gentleman, patient and kind, who tailored my seven paints beautifully. Professional, friendly..excellent experience. Thank you!

Awesome !!! The service is top notch and the quality is un matched! I just got regular dry cleaning at a great value and prompt service!

This was my first time using Continental Cleaners and I brought 3 items (pants) for various adjustments each. Pala, the seamstress, did a wonderful job altering all of them for me. The turnaround was on time, the quality was 1st-rate and I thought the cost was affordable too. Amir, who runs the business, was very kind, professional and accommodating, and together, they are just a lovely couple. I truly appreciate the hard work and (possibly) long hours they put in to run and maintain one of the best local businesses in Poway/San Diego. Looks like they just won a loyal and repeat customer ... me! read more

Nice cleaning, fast turn around, great prices, and friendly service - what else could you ask for? While preparing to travel to the east coast, I pulled my big wool winter coat out of the closet, where it had sat neglected for years and found it COVERED in cat hair and lint - and with a musty odor to boot. I called ahead on Tuesday to ask about the turnaround and the nice gentleman told me he could have it ready by Friday. As promised, he turned my hot mess of a musty lint rag back into a beautiful coat that looks like new. I've had this thing dry cleaned elsewhere a few times and never have they gotten it so pristine as this nice gentleman did. He really went above and beyond. And he only charged me $20. (I actually had the Yelp 10% off coupon pulled up on my phone but when he told me the price I decided not to use it because I KNOW how much work he must have put into it I didn't feel good accepting any discounts.). I will be back for all my dry cleaning needs in the future. read more

Friendly customer service. They did a good altering my curtains and hemming my pants. Prices are somewhat comparable to other shops. I would recommend this shop to others. read more

I took in my military khaki shirt for alterations and this business did a great job with turn-around and careful considerations for my body type! My shirt was too big originally, so I requested to have it fitted. In less than a week I had my shirt back and it only cost $20! I would absolutely recommend this business for their professionalism and attention to detail. read more

Continental Cleaners - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Poway, California

Pola is a miracle worker!!! Their prices are amazing and they offer such quick alterations. I took a dress in to close the slit, most places refused to do it because the sewing line would show but Pola was able to do without hesitation and with precision. You couldn't tell it was altered. I went in to pick up my dress 2 days before my event and my mom insisted we take it out a little from the bust to avoid it being too tight. Pola didn't hesitate and was able to take it out an inch in 2 days!!! The dress was embellished and she did such an amazing job, you can't tell it was altered. Pola and Amir are both so sweet, highly recommend and will be coming back! read more

I was so pleased with the prompt and swift attention I received today. I took in a pair of jeans that needed some alterations after being turned away at another location, because they only accepted cash. I came into Continental cleaners at the recommendation of my husband, who frequently brings his items exclusively here for any Customizations. The owners were so kind and friendly. I definitely recommend this place! The prices are incredibly reasonable and it's located in a shopping center or parking isn't a hassle. read more

Continental did a great job tailoring my new suit with a tight timeline. I came in with less than a week notice in the middle of graduation and prom season but they were able to squeeze me in and take care of me before an important meeting. Thanks Continental! read more

Took my wedding dress to get altered, she pinned where it needed altered and how much, she also told me she was going to add fabric in the back, picked up the dress and the dress still was just as big as when i brought it she barely took anything in and didnt add the fabric to the back like i paid for. The dress was litterally falling off my shoulders still. Was super disappointed in the outcome and had to take it to a different place to actually make the dress fit. And they also call you 8 times in a row who knows how many times if i didnt answer! They harass you when you give a bad review and are mean about it when it was their fault and not mine they messed up. Super unprofessional! They kept asking me to take down my review and i will not. Thats probably why they dont have many 1 stars because they harass people then write comments on your review because you still didnt take down your review. read more

Great service and comparable prices. Needed my bridesmaid dress significantly altered in both length and around the middle. This was my first time and they were so kind walking me through the process. It came out great! read more

Good quality, takes time to measure and confirm tailoring. A little too expensive though.

Came in 10 minutes before close Thursday night. Needed dress length altered for wedding on Sunday. Gentleman said that he would need more time. Explained our situation and pleaded as we were out of other options. Gentleman was agreeable. Dress was altered to perfection before close Saturday. Best part was the price was shockingly affordable/reasonable. Other alteration locations would have charged so much more. VERY pleased! Thank you! read more

Coupon offer of 20% off is not honored if you don't tell him when you drop off clothes even though payment not required until pickup. I asked owner in good faith when dropping off clothes what his discount is for new customers (having read Yelp) just to see if he would disclose but he only gave the standard 5 dollars off. Gave owner chance to retain as customer at pickup but he wouldn't give the 20% off even as new customer. Will go elsewhere for dry cleaning as this shows (to me) that a few dollars saved is more important than winning a customer for life in the Poway area. Update: See the owner response below. I asked him to honor the new customer discount instead of the standard 5 dollars off (not adding on top of the 5 dollar discount). In this economy of choice, I want to choose who I give my money to and establish relationships with whoever I interact with, whether it's restaurants or other small businesses. An owner who does not disclose the 20% discount but rather tries to nickel and dime shows where their heart is. I believe that if you offer a new customer discount, you should honor it instead of arguing about fine print especially if the customer has not paid yet. As Lindsay states below, this is a shady business practice. I don't leave reviews often and will only leave them to warn people. These type of interactions in a world of negativity and lack of ownership are not needed in my life, and fortunately, there's plenty of great other choices. Good luck Amir with your business. read more

Found my new go to spot for alterations! I procrastinated and needed two items hemmed with a 2 day turnaround and came in to see if there was a way they could accommodate. Despite the quick turnaround they were not only able to get my items altered in time but for a great price. Great work, great value, and great customer service. Would highly recommend! read more

I came here to get my blazer sleeves hemmed and needed it done quickly for an important work meeting. Continental Cleaners was able to finish it in one day. Really happy with the service and prices and will definitely be back for other alterations and dry cleaning. read more

We've had several clothing items tailored as well as dry cleaning services at Continental Cleaners. Their customer service is outstanding, and their alterations are perfect, regardless of how difficult the project is. I highly recommend this company!!! read more

This is the best place for alterations! The most lovely couple was so warm and kind as my pregnant daughter and I came in a panic on the Monday before my son's wedding with a dress that didn't fit! Two days later they had taken the dress apart, pulled material from the under layers and sewed it back together. It fit perfectly and you couldn't even tell it had been altered. A perfect example of wonderful kindness and service! Do not hesitate! read more

I saw reviews for this cleaner so I had to try them. Needed 2 pairs of pants hemmed and Amir did a great job!! Real priced and my pants were ready a day early. Will definitely use them again! read more

Brought my wedding dress and my husband's wedding suit in for cleaning. Both the dress and suit were very dirty at the bottom since it was an outdoor wedding, but Continental Cleaners was able to get out all the dirt stains! When we picked up the clothing from the Cleaners, the garments were in perfect shape and looked brand new again! The turnaround time was quick too. We will be coming here now for our regular dry cleaning needs also! read more

Amir was an absolute gentleman yesterday! I've been Active Duty military for 17 years, and im very particular about how my uniform looks. The service I received was hospitable, generous, prompt and absolutely perfect. Thanks again! read more

YOU GUYS SAVED MY DRESS. I live in the bay area and was had a alterations shop working on my wedding dress. Without going into that much detail, they messed up my terribly. The material isn't super easy to work with, if you mess up the stitches or the lining, you can see everything. It didn't fit right around the bodice, it was too loose around the waist and hips. They added double cups to lift the bust and you couldn't even tell. We drove down for our wedding a week prior and I just knew I wanted to have it adjusted. I called Continental Cleaners by a recommendation of our friends and even though they were busy, they agreed to take my dress. YOU GUYS, my dress fit me like a GLOVE. They took in the bodice so it actually stayed up, you could tell there were cups for the bust, they fixed the under lining (which the previous shop failed to even do causing lumping on the sides), they even steamed and pressed my dress and veil. They did all of this in under 5 days. Let me tell you, I was so nervous since we were down to the wire with time, but they were so kind and made me feel comfortable leaving my dress with them. Thank you guys SO much for doing such an incredible job with my dress. I felt BEAUTIFUL! Do not hesitate you guys, GO HERE. read more

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Very nice and Warm welcome to their store. They were very professional. The pants they altered turned out perfect. I will go back and use them again. read more

Best tailoring service in the Scripps/Poway area! Great prices, quick turnaround, outstanding service, and most importantly incredible tailoring. I brought in a linen shirt with such a bad tear in the back that I had figured it was beyond repair, upon picking it up less than a week later there were no signs of damage whatsoever. They saved my favorite shirt and earned a new loyal customer! read more

This is my second time I've come here to get my pants altered and they are amazing and fast! I'm so happy I've found an alteration place that is affordable and quick. I'll definitely be coming here for all my clothes and I'll be referring all my friends and family here. read more

Very pleased with my wedding dress cleaning and preservation. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Tons of wedding dresses are cleaned and preserved there. Thank you! read more

Continental Cleaners - Preserved wedding dress - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Poway, California

Can"t make it through the work week without these guys! I have been coming to this business for years and they have always provided top quality service. A few times over the years my pants have come back with missing or broken hardware and they fixed them for me at no additional charge. I highly recommend this dry cleaners. read more

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They tailored my oversized women's blazer. Very quick turn around time and did such a nice job!! I had a trip coming up that I needed it for and they were happy to work with me on my tight timeline. The blazer came out just how I wanted it! read more

I had to have my drapes hemmed. Not only did I need them hemmed, it was a rush order. Continental took care of it same day. Not only that, I realized I need some additional work done the next day, and they took it back, free of charge, and did it again. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Superb service! I came in to get a few dresses dry cleaned and pants hemmed - all of my items came out looking brand new! Very meticulous work and reasonably priced too, thank you! read more

Misleading business advertising, dry cleaning prices high, won't use again. If you want the 20% off for first time customer then make sure you say something when you drop off your item (even though that's not when you pay). It's designed that way so you don't end up getting the discount. Pretty shady business strategy **update- I even showed him my phone and showed him how there is no fine print or information showing about "asking for the discount when you drop off the items". He goes well look on my iPad here it is. Well sir I don't know who is carrying around iPads instead of iPhones these days. As a business owner myself, I would have add it right and not argued with the customer when she was proving to you that your yelp is clearly messed up. So him responding and saying he showed me, yes on HIS business iPad. read more

I needed to have patches taken off a shirt and put onto a robe (retirement gift). I dropped the clothes off on Monday and spoke with Amir. He was extremely helpful. I came back the next day to give them different patches to use because I had a change of heart and they were already finished with it! Too efficient! :) I am extremely pleased with the work provided, price, customer service and care they took in doing exactly what I had hoped they could do. I would absolutely recommend them for any alteration needs. Thank you again, for going above and beyond my expectations. read more