I work in the center next door to this cleaners and had a wardrobe malfunction while at work one day. I walked in mildly panicked and asked if I could borrow a needle and thread to sew the button back onto my pants. Ara was such an amazing help, he offered to just sew the button back on for me himself. Ara did this simply out of the kindness of his heart and it is something I greatly appreciate. It's something that business and people in general seem to lack these days. Thanks again Ara this is a day I will never forget!! read more

Last week, I dropped of one silk skirt for dry cleaning. I told the clerk the skirt was silk and that there were no spots or any extra attention needed - just basic dry cleaning. Then I asked the price. I was told it would be $11.75, which I wrote on the receipt she gave me. When I picked the skirt up today, the price had magically increased to $13.85. When I pointed out that I had been quoted $11.75, a different clerk told me that this was the STARTING price and that they charge EXTRA for silk. I replied that I'd told the clerk that it was a silk skirt when I dropped it off and was not told that they charge extra for this. I asked her to honor the price I was quoted. The clerk's reply was, "Well, we'll have a word with her." Now, $2.10 isn't a lot of money, but it is 18% more than I was quoted. This is the second time something like this has happened there. If they pull this kind of stunt with everyone, they're making a lot of extra money. Honestly and fair dealing with customers is important to me. So, Halvorson's - you got your $2.10 "extra" but just lost one customer. read more

On a recommendation from a local knitting/crocheting group, I brought my daughter's favorite bunny stuffy here for repairs after it was starting to fall apart. At first, I was told by the woman staffing the from that the tailor could patch the main hole on the front and foot of the rabbit (this is kinda what I was envisioning and hoping for). However, on pick-up, the bunny instead was pieced together with thick yarn in all the spots with holes. I had specifically told the woman at the front that this had already been tried but it had fallen apart after a few months. Nevertheless, I paid somewhere in the range of $30-$35 for this - and then immediately ONE WEEK later the exact same hole in the bunny burst open again. I understand the bunny isn't going to last forever, but I was disappointed that they didn't deliver on what they said they would, and the fact that the stitching didn't even last for a week. read more

Stopped by here to get one of my shorter dresses for my wedding steamed based off of the recommendation of my tailor. They did a great job and were super quick and easy to work with. The person who helped me both times (I think he was the owner) was very friendly and easy to work with. I dropped it off on Tuesday and it was ready the next day! Only $45 too and they did a great job. Thank you so much! read more

While the quality of service was indeed excellent, the biggest takeaway was that they have the absolute nicest, most genuine staff!! After the fires, my entire closet had to be washed. The staff here truly went above and beyond explaining the process, rewashing items as needed (not their fault - just stubborn smoke on certain fabrics), and ensuring I was provided with a good deal. After fighting with landlords and insurance agents the past couple months, it was so refreshing to feel validated- I truly felt a sense of community here and will never go anywhere else for dry cleaning services. read more

I was looking for a new local business to get my pants hemmed. Nothing fancy, just a regular hem, not original hem or dress pants with lining. I called and spoke to this lovely gentleman that told me hemming would be $24. I thanked him politely and he replied "looking for cheaper?" I replied with "I go to Halversons down the street that charges $14" He had the audacity to reply back with "you can go to downtown and pay $5" You're not going to win any business with that crappy attitude. South Pasadena likes to support our small businesses but you may get a bad rap with those types of replies. read more

I brought my graduation gown here on Monday right before they closed. Ara, the owner, was extremely kind and in good spirits! This is something you don't experience often and I really appreciated the positivity. I told him I needed it by Thursday as I was going to take pictures on Friday. He said it would be done and took down my information. Sure enough, Thursday it was ready! Ara was in good spirits again and you can tell this man is a genuine business owner. He knocked off 10% for it being my first time here and gave me a card for 15% when I return. With how great I felt leaving and coming in, I definitely will return! read more

He fixed my purse on the spot! What a hero! I always bring my dry cleaning here. Highly recommend!!

Man, Ara saved the day and got out all of our collective food stains over the last 3 years. Amazing!!! I thought our beautiful sofa cushions were a lost cause, nope! Thanks Ara :) read more

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I've been having my dry cleaning/alterations done at Magic Cleaners for 6 years and I can't say enough good things. When you enter, the shop is clean and bright and Ara always has a smile for his customers. The quality of his work is impecable. I've yet to find the stain that he can't get out. He's rushed things for me and really helped me out in a pinch. The tailoring/alterations he does are fantastic. Table cloths with cranberry stains come back looking like new. Rugs and comforters are returned in beautiful shape. His prices are fair. Parking is easy. All this and monthly coupons for his customers as well! read more

Everyone was telling me... get your regalia steamed and pressed before commencement. I was really excited about graduating and didn't want anything to happen to any of my things in the precious little plastic bag set. I looked up cleaners in my area on Yelp and found a few places with 3 and 4 stars, then Magic Cleaners with a 5 star rating and good reviews. I called up the guy and rushed to get my stuff in to him before closing. I opened the bag there (too afraid to lose anything by opening it up before) and reluctantly handed over my cap, gown, and sash, eyeing him and the place skeptically. He treated my things like I was handing over a child and reassured me that he would take excellent care of everything and I would be happy. I felt really good about the place that I saw, a large establishment, with a professional set up, and he seemed like he knew what he was doing. He was also very friendly and helpful. My mom picked up my stuff the next day and everything was perfect. I was even complimented at commencement for having the most pristine regalia than anyone else there... with no wrinkles. I was super nervous that day about everything, but having wrinkled clothes wasn't one of them. I really appreciated this place and would feel comfortable bringing him anything else that I needed to have cleaned or repaired. He does all kinds of other things too, like fixing purses and shoes, alterations... I think I recall there being a Yelp discount too! Thank you Magic Cleaners and Laundry! read more

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I go to the one in So Pas- very reluBle and responsive. I think prices are average. Go by hours on website not the ones posted on his door. Does a goid job getting out stains and will tell you when hw can't get it all out read more

This was the first time I've taken my laundry to Magic Cleaners. Javier and Ara (owner) are really knowledgeable about their business. Their prices are a little steep, but their personal service and extra attention to detail is what you're paying for. They will give you their undivided attention, and they will cater to your every need to ensure you are completely satisfied with their service before you leave. They are open and honest and are willing to work with you. They are a small business that's thriving in South Pasadena, so give them a chance. They will not disappoint. read more

Extremely UPSET and disappointed at this place! DO NOT GO!! Please take a look at the pictures I took of the belt I had them shorten. I had concerns about the cut leather not glazed, was told oh don't worry he knows what he is doing. This is completely unacceptable! It looks like someone just cut the extra leather with a pair of scissors and the cut wasn't even straight. Then it was stitched back with horrible stitching and lose ends that was coming undone as I was holding the belt. The belt was also cracked in the process. It is a complete disaster!!! When I went to pick up the belt and pointed out all these upsetting issues, I was told "Why are you upset? It's just a belt." WTH! Maybe it's just a belt to you but it means something to your customer. That is just extremely disrespectful! This is extremely upsetting and I was told I had to PAY before I could take it back. At this point I don't think they're capable of this kind of job. They not only ruined my belt and offered no apology because according to the owner, "you want it shortened and it's shortened!" OMG!! Please don't come here! read more

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Make sure to ask for some sort of receipt when you drop off your clothing. After 3 years of using this service, they seemed to have lost my expensive James Perse shirt. I made sure to check everywhere that I might have misplaced it, but after searching I knew that I dropped it off with them. I called and waited for 2 weeks for an answer, no response. I showed up in person to drop off 2 garments and asked again if he (the owner) had heard anything of my shirt to no avail. I asked for a refund for the shirt since it could only be determined that they had lost it and he refused. When I asked for a receipt/note for my 2 new garments I dropped off, he said that he does not give out receipts. At best, this is just bad business practice, at worst, this is malicious. I won't be coming here again. read more

Review for hemming prices only: I had hesitated to write this negative review but a year has passed and I feel that it's OK to write it now. About a year ago I brought a bridesmaid dress (relatively cheap, I paid ~$80 for it) in for a simple hemming where I just needed several inches to be hemmed off the bottom. I told the owner that I didn't need it to be perfect, nobody was going to look at it and a bare minimum job was fine. The price he quoted me was $200. For a dress hemming job. I expressed my shock at the price and he decided to "accommodate me" by then "lowering" the hemming price to $150. It had been a while since I got alterations done so I gulped and said OK, especially when he explained that with Covid the prices all around were just higher. Some months later, for another wedding, I decided to try out a tailor shop in Alhambra, where the hemming price for a similar bridesmaid dress was $50. This month I need another bridesmaid dress (another wedding) hemmed and so I'm trying out another dry cleaner in South Pas, and the hemming price will be around $35. It took some time but I realized in retrospect that I probably got scammed or something here. Just wanted to issue a warning to anyone who might be in the same situation. read more

Ara is amazing! He always pays special attention to stains on my dress shirts and I love their automated email service that lets me know when my order is ready to be picked up. read more

Ara is AMAZING!! I've gotten dresses altered by him a few times, and each time he has outdone himself. The dresses I've had tailored here are my absolute favorite pieces in my wardrobe. Recently, I dropped off a gown and not only was it tailored exactly to what I hoped it would be, Ara was able to create a pocket square out of the remaining material for me upon request. I am on the shorter side, so when people ask where I find a place that alters to the perfect length I am quick to recommend Magic Cleaners & Laundry. I look forward to bringing another garment in again soon, as I know it will be tailored perfectly. The prices are also very reasonable, and absolutely worth it considering how the garments turn out. Ara is also very kind, ensures you are comfortable, and gets alterations done within a matter of a few days. read more

Ara does amazing work with mending and alterations. He has a keen eye to make sure you look your best.

Let me start off that the business owner is professional, reliable, and gets the job done. I've been coming here since last September 2022, and they do high quality work. Turn around time for dry cleaning and alteration is fair and unbelievable work. I recently came in for 1 button that needed stitching for my peacoat and no charge whatsoever which is great customer service for convenience of location. I highly recommend such an unbelievable dry cleaning service in South Pasadena. 10 out 5 if I could, i absolutely would read more

I normally don't bother to write reviews for businesses (even businesses that I genuinely like), but I feel like I have to for Ara. First off, to preface, I work an extremely busy high pressure job in which I work long and unpredictable hours. It's sometimes hard for me to find time to do simple errands like dropping my clothes off or picking up my clothes at the dry cleaners. There have been times I would drop off my clothes at Ara's but leave them there for a very long time because I was either too swamped with work and genuinely forgot about my clothes, or I was too busy and/or exhausted to pick them up at a reasonable hour. After a while, I called Ara asking if he does delivery services in which he goes to customers' houses and picks up and delivers clothes. He said that he normally doesn't but he would do so for me on a weekly basis because he knows I've been a loyal customer and I have a demanding job and I don't live too far from his business. He even said he would do this at no extra charge. I can't recommend Ara enough. Even if I don't live in South Pasadena forever, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to all my friends. read more

Brought a suit in to get dry cleaned after a wedding. I was super disappointed in finding that this custom-made suit had really terrible seams on the pants. Ara not only said that he would take care of it and make it look better, but delivered and then some. The suit looked crispy and clean, and the seams were meticulously cared for. Way better than how I brought the pants in originally. It was my first time there and will definitely not be my last. Just dropped off another outfit to have a zipper replaced. With magic, cleaners, you'll definitely get what you pay for. read more

I started going to this branch recently and I have to say that "Ara" - the owner - is doing a great job trying to attract customers and provide a great service. I had many pleasant experiences with his services. However, recently I brought them a pretty big order (lots of expensive jackets and dresses for dry cleaning), and I was not pleased with the results at all. My wife had one brand new $500 dress included in the order (that had a 1-cm foundation stain). The dress came back with lots of pilling on it and a - guess what - still the stain of the foundation cream! That should have easily come off with some soap and water! This made me wonder if they ever "cleaned" it. Unfortunately, we also had a leather jacket that came back with lost color and luster! It is even showing patchy dark and light abraded look that makes it unsuitable to wear anymore. read more

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If you are looking for high quality clothing care, professional work, and amazing customer service... you need to look no further--MAGIC CLEANERS & LAUNDRY is truly the ultimate in all aspects. I have brought in hard to care for pieces, pet-fur covered coats, and my every-day want to last items and EVERY. TIME. I get my pieces back - not only do I get perfection ... but I get personal attention and human kindness. Without a doubt. Without a doubt if you dry clean any clothing, home furnishings, or leather items - you should be going to MAGIC CLEANERS & LAUNDRY! Thank you Ara for being the business that brings heart to our community! ~N read more

My friend Ashlee referred me here and I had great service!! The owner is very friendly, direct and honest! I'm thankful to support this small business and not be treated differently because I don't want to wear a mask. read more

I absolutely love this dry cleaners! They do an impeccable job, and they are great at customer service. I love how friendly and courteous they are. Located conveniently in the shopping center right next to the UPS that I have to go to almost every day, it's just so perfectly convenient. Whether it's your clothing, your scarves, or even your shoes, they will get the job done and better than you would've ever expected. read more

Why has it taken me almost 3 years to go to Magic Cleaners?! Ara and the folks at Magic Cleaners & Laundry are truly magicians. And some of the most genuine, kindhearted ones at that. I initially came in to get some pants altered, and Ara took the time to ensure I was happy with the alterations and even recommended I return some pants because even altering them wouldn't do much for me. (Aka - go save your money and buy other pants that'll work better for your body!) I then came back to bring in some clothes to get dry cleaned/laundered, and he helped me save some money by telling me all I really needed as to launder my clothes. Who doesn't love saving money?! Most importantly, Ara is a wonderful person who gets to know his customers. People like Ara and attentive services I have received so far from Magic Cleaners are what make small businesses so great! read more

I feel bad. I thought I had previously wrote a review for Magic Cleaners; however, after I visited tonight I checked and I did not as of yet. Well, now is the time! I have only been to Magic Cleaners in South Pasadena on two occasions thus far; however, they already deserve a five star review. Each time I enter this location, the lovely gentleman at the counter is soooo very friendly. He makes sure that he takes care of you personally and with care and respect, no matter how busy or slow it is. He makes sure he takes the time to know all of your requests, wants and needs. Frankly, I have never seen such great customer service at this type of establishment before. My shirts so far have been returned promptly, looking good and at a reasonable price point. I think I finally found a great cleaners that is not overpriced! Can't wait to continue to do business with this facility. read more

THIS PLACE SAVED MY PATAGONIA JACKET FROM CERTAIN DEATH! My dog recently tore a small rip in my prized Patagonia Down jacket. I was very bummed because its a jacket I wear almost daily in winter and its an expensive piece to replace. I visited a couple different tailors in the SP/Pasadena area and all of them said it could not be stitched/repaired properly and that I'd need to sew a patch over it if I wanted to close up the rip. For this service, they all quoted $50-60! I decided to get a final quote at Magic Cleaners & Laundry. When I walked through the door Ara was super friendly and accommodating. I shared that previous tailors had suggested sewing a patch. He immediately winced, empathizing with me that a patch would ruin the style of this iconic jacket. He sat with it for a bit determined to find a solution. I was ready to give up and settle for the patch but he assured me would sit with it and find a solution to repair it nicely. Fast forward a couple days, I come back to pick up my jacket, and I seriously cannot even identify where the rip was! Not exaggerating when I say he could have swapped my jacket with a brand new one -- extremely good work! I was also shocked at how reasonably priced he was, very competitively priced compared to the other Pasadena tailors I visited. I showed my family and now everyone is going down to get their nice winter jackets/coats repaired! From now on, I'll definitely be going here for all my tailor and cleaning needs! Don't bother going anywhere else! This place goes out of their way to satisfy their customers and does fantastic work! read more

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My favorite cleaners! Can literally help with anything I bring in. 10/10 great service, would recommend

Love the guys that run this place. Very kind, sweet and respectful. They do a great job with my families dry cleaning needs.

Ara is amazing! He's such a great guy and makes the whole laundry chore such a pleasant experience. His team is just as great! The quality of customer service matches the quality of service. With their blue express bag, I can just drop off my dry cleaning at the counter when I am on the go; and don't have to worry about giving instructions. Ara makes sure that all items are handled with care and in the manner in which will keep your clothes looking great! The bag comes with a tag where you can opt for automatic alterations. Quick fixes like a loose hem or cracked button; all fixed and ready for you at pick up! Oh and have delicate items like satin or linen, perhaps ornate buttons...NO PROBLEM. Ara and his team do what's needed to preserve the originality of the item, often offering options I did not think to request. I recommend adding the app or checking out their website to get coupons or sign up for email notifications. Whatever your cleaners or laundry need is, Ara is your man! read more

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What a wonderfully run business! I brought in a lot of items (ties blankets coats) that really needed some detailed care. I was worried it would be extremely pricey, given the number of items - (25 ties!) They were so generous as to offer a great discount on my entire order - and they didn't stop there - because many of my husband's ties were vintage & in delicate shape, they offered to make sure the ties remained in tact after cleaning & hand stitching each one that needed it- at no extra charge! Now THAT is undeniably fantastic service. The cherry on top is they don't use any harmful toxic chemicals that most cleaners use - ones that are dangerous for the environment & people. Love this company! The only reliable cleaners in South Pasadena! read more

Great service!! They get all the stains out and the alterations are done really well. Ara is a gem, so funny and caring. Highly recommend :)

First time customer. Ara was super friendly and very quick! I appreciated his eagerness to help with all my requests! Happy to have found a reliable cleaners/alteration! Thank you ! read more

These guys are great, Ara and his crew are always friendly and professional. We are always happy with the results and they are our go to for all of our dry cleaning needs! read more

First two experience - great. Later on, not so much. After having a great initial experience I recommending many friends and family to this place... some of which included clothes of my own (they were taking it in for me since I was so busy). Last time, the lining of my coat was completely ripped. It was VERY obvious (about 4-5 inches diameter in size). There was a note on it saying that they couldn't get a stain out on the collar. Something about how it couldn't come off - that I understood. However, I refuse to believe that you notice a stain but you don't notice a huge rip in the lining. Quite frankly I was irritated they didn't just admit their mistake and let me know. But fine I know how to sew; I figured quicker to fix it myself and move on. Then this time rolled along. Someone else took in for me my favorite coat (that has significant sentimental value) which has a mix of some pleather parts. Whenever it's dropped off, they frequently mention how they notice the pleather parts and they are going to wash it separately or be careful or something along the line... which always made me felt less worried. Turns out I should have been. I finally had the time to take a look at it and the pleather on the back part is damaged. Patches of it seem like it's "lifting off" and I know at this point if, with friction or folding, it'll probably start peeling. I honestly don't even know how to fix this and most likely I can't. Again, I'm upset they either choose not to mention it and hope I don't notice or they really don't do proper quality check. read more

If you are concerned about your health , the health of your loved ones and neighbors during the pandemic, I recommend that you stay away from this establishment. Upon entering, the business owner was not wearing a mask and was on the phone. I waited outside for him to get off the phone and when he was done, he came to the door to let me in. I asked if he wanted to put on a mask. He told me he did not. I thanked him and turned to walk away because, at this time I would not want to be indoors with him unmasked. He made an anti-mask comment as I left. It made me not want to come back, pandemic or not. read more

Amazing! I've been bringing all my clothes here and they come back super clean and crisp! The service is also stellar. I've only done the dry cleaning so far but they do EVERYTHING, so I am gathering up my shoes that I need repairing :) read more

I cannot recommend Magic Cleaners enough! My wife and I require dry cleaning / laundry on a weekly basis - often times dropping off large bags/loads of dry cleaning / laundry that we need returned quickly. We have never been disappointed! I can trust that everything I drop off (whether it be a nice suit or a regular shirt) will be treated with tremendous care and detail and be ready for pick-up in a very timely fashion. Their attentive and detail oriented approach shows in the quality service they provide on each and every order. Ara (the owner/proprietor) is always present to ensure that each of your belongings is carefully examined and cleaned / washed. He is attentive and works tirelessly to ensure each customer receives exemplary service. In short, Ara and the crew of Magic Cleaners are fantastic at what they do and I couldn't be happier with the service. Thanks Ara and Magic Cleaners for all your hard work! We appreciate it! read more