This is an amazing place for alterations. I have gotten a blazer, trousers, jeans, and shorts tailored here. Every time they fit me absolutely perfectly and they are well made. Also very affordable, and very accommodating. They usually ask you to allow for one week to pick up the alterations, but I had an urgent need to get a pair of pants altered before I left for the weekend out of town, and the lovely lady at the front was kind enough to accept my pants on Wednesday afternoon and they were ready as promised on Friday. Didn't charge me extra for the rush at all (although I did tip to thank them for that generous rush effort on their part). I also get dry cleaning done here, dry cleaning turns out just as you would expect. If you are dry cleaning something that you don't want a pin hole through though, be sure to mention that. They sometimes use pins and this can make tiny holes in fabric. Not super noticeable, but good to keep in mind to mention if you are particular about that. read more

Cash or check only. Got a bridesmaid dress altered, only needed to bring it in more. Needed to give the dress to the worker then they send it to the seamstress then you get your quote. The seamstress will work on your piece then you pickup, there's no trying on to see if it fits or works. Not a process I'm super used to but only needed the dress for one occasion. read more

Always dependable for excellent dry cleaning, alterations, and repairs. We have been using Honovan since the 1980's.

I've been going to Hanovan for years and I've never been anything but very satisfied. I just picked a suit and a pair of trousers that I had altered and dry-cleaned there. Everything was PERFECT! Ron R read more

Fair price and very high quality work. Took in a bridesmaid dress bust and straps for me and was very impressed with her work. Would recommend to anyone. read more

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If you're looking for a dry cleaner in the area, you should take your business elsewhere. I took a formal dress to Honovan's to be cleaned and advised them that it required special care. Unfortunately, the dress was ultimately returned to me ruined and Honovan's was not only very dismissive to me but also refused to take any responsibility. I am now out of a very expensive dress that I would have taken elsewhere if I knew Honovan's was unable to accommodate the special care it required. Please don't make the same mistake that I did. There are plenty of more capable dry cleaners in the area. read more

The lady owner is always a joy to work with. She is attentive, sweet, and I think her fees are very affordable for Back Bay area. So go there to support your local dry cleaner. read more

I've only come here for dry cleaning but Honovan is pretty good. She's very reasonably priced. I don't think she's particularly fast - it takes a few days for my orders. However more importantly she's pretty consistent - if she says Monday it'll definitely be done on Monday. I don't have nightmares where I need something by a certain day only to come by and see that it's not ready yet. Big con is that she's cash only, but there's an ATM in the Back Bay station and she's very nice about letting you get more cash. read more

I went to Honovan on a whim because of the reviews. And they were right! Honovan was transparent and really went out of her way to help out. I needed a top altered for a wedding and there was no extra fabric. With the fabric I gave they did such a nice job to incorporate the alteration. You would not even know the top was altered. It was done quickly and the price is fair. Cash only! Will definitely come back for more alterations. read more

Honovan - Alteration - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I simply cannot say enough wonderful things about this business and its sweet owner! Her tailoring is fast and fabulous, but it's her good nature that will keep you coming back. Go here once for her great work... Come back for her sweet service. You are going to wish she was related... I do. The deal: this is the cheapest dry cleaner in Boston's most expensive neighborhood. Her custom fittings need no appointment, her service is quick and her prices, affordable. read more

These are businesses you just don't see any more. A small mom and pop business that delivers on it's promise of fast service for a good price. I have had a good number of suits and pants altered here. They have never done a bad job and always with a smile. I go out of my way just to bring clothes here because they do such a good job. They even did a rush job on a suit for me without any extra charge. If you need something altered and can go here just do it. I don't thing you will be disappointed. read more

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I needed a dress hemmed for a wedding fast! I took it in on a Tuesday and had it ready Thursday afternoon (just in time for a Friday wedding!) Expect to pay a little more if you do the same since it was a quick turnaround but I promise you, you will not be disappointed! read more

Honovan is great. The woman who takes care of the counter--I assume she's the owner--is very nice. Laundered shirts, boxed, are $1.65 each, a flat-out bargain. Alterations are true and accurate. Honovan is close to my office, which makes it convenient for shirts or an infrequent mishap but almost impossible for regular dry cleaning. I don't mind walking from Copley Square to Brighton with a box of neatly folded shirts but I'm not about to trudge four miles toting an unwieldy collection of clothing, plastic bags and wire hangers. I suppose I could take the T on dry cleaning days but I prefer to stay healthy and keep my sanity. By the way, if you who read this are one of those people who thoughtlessly hang dry cleaning from the rails of crowded subway cars, please remember that the T is public transportation and not your stinkin' closet! read more

Once upon a time, I was fat and continually getting fatter. When this happens, one can spend big money and buy new pants, or spend less money and have existing pants altered. When choosing the latter, Honovan is the place to go. I was recently reminded of this because my waistline is now shrinking due to regular exercise (huzzah!). So, all the pants I had let out are now being taken in. Also, I bought some new pants that needed to be hemmed. Here's the take-away: Honovan's tailoring is inexpensive (relative to other tailors in Boston), of high-quality, detail-oriented, quick, and friendly. read more

I've been going to Honovan's for years now. The best around. I've never been disappointed with alterations, repairs or dry cleaning I've brought here. 10% discount for Healthworks members :) Cash only- what can you do? read more

Quick, great quality, and a low price! I had a dress and a shirt dry cleaned for just under $11. They even got red wine out of my shirt! Thank goodness for dry cleaning. One note, they do not accept card. Only cash or check. read more

Looking at all the good reviews, I decided to go and trust. I shouldn't. They completely butchered my Burberry suit: - The sleeves are very poorly done, they didn't even align the textile inside - The pants are supposed to be a "blind stich" : What a joke, I see every stich. - They didn't even do the openings for the buttons, and didn't fold the sleeves correctly... I do not recommend. Ever. read more

Finding the right tailor is huge, especially when you average 7 weddings a year. She has handled many bridesmaid dresses for me and other formal wear and everything that has been done to my likely at a very affordable price, which is hard to find in Back Bay. I'm always pleased with the turnaround time. Yes, this place is cash only so come prepared for that. Thrilled I found Honovans! read more

This place is great. Really close to my work so super convenient. Honovan (lady who runs the place) is super nice. I don't get my clothes dry cleaned here but get tons of clothes altered. They do a fantastic job and are pretty reasonable. They only accept cash which can be a pain as I never carry cash but overall I highly recommend. I typically pin the pants myself and bring them in (which she appreciates), but for other clothes she has a little dressing room where you can try your clothes on and she will pin for you. read more

I sent a shirt for dry cleaning and a skirt to repair the slit in the back. While the shirt came back fine, the stitching in the skirt was TERRIBLE. Seriously, horrible. It was completely crooked and snagged. I'm confident that I could have done a better job myself. I will be going to a different place for tailoring next time. read more

Hidden gem in the heart of Boston! The lady is very friendly, funny and pleasant to interact with. I regularly get my suits dry cleaned here, and tailor suit pants to the right length. Cheap and fast service. read more

No Fuss - No Muss. Rock Solid. They do an an expert job and take care with details. Occasionally replacing broken buttons at no charge. Both dress shirt and dry cleaning done well at a REASONABLE price.......but remember, the price you pay is cash or check only. Does anyone still have checks? read more

I asked twice if they took a credit card when I dropped off and they said yes. Then they told me they took cash only when I picked up. I had to go to a bank to get a cash. Will never come back again. read more

Highly reccommend. I brought in a bridesmaids dress to be hemmed and they did a great job! I will be bringing in pants soon and hope for the same result. Cash only kinda stinks but it is what it is. read more

Love this place for 3 reasons: 1) Conveniently located in the Back Bay near my office 2) Reasonably priced (10% healthworks membership discount) 3) The adorable asian woman who works here is so sweet. Love her! read more

I was looking for a shoe repair place in Back Bay and my boss recommended Honovan's. I needed to get the soles/heels of a pair of black leather Ivanka Trump boots repaired. I love these boots and have had them for several years. I dropped them off on Monday and picked them up today. They did an excellent job on the boots and provided excellent service. The soles/ heels look like new and the boots were shined. I have never repaired shoes before so I am not sure if $35 is a good deal. I asked my friend how much she pays to get her boots fixed and she said between $60-100. I will definitely recommend here to people and be back again read more

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Absolutely love the staff here. They do an amazing job from cleaning to alterations. I drop stuff off weekly. I will not take my clothes anywhere else. Highly recommended. read more

I do not recommend Honovan for dress alterations. I brought in a bridesmaids dress (http://images.rewardstyle.com/img?v=1.3&p=19085639) to be hemmed and altered at the top. The alterations for the top were great (that's the 1 star). The hem, however, was a disaster. The first time I tried to pick up my dress, I noticed the hemline was jagged. It was zigzagged across the entire bottom, and there was even a vertical cut (See uploaded photo where she had to sew the cut). Granted, it was a very lightweight tool fabric, and the hemline would be near the floor and difficult for anyone to notice cuts in it. However, I still paid a lot for this dress and was upset that it had been butchered. I showed the business owner, and she said she would fix it. So I came back the next day, and it was definitely better, but she was not apologetic whatsoever and became defensive stating that the fabric was really hard to cut. (But isn't this your job?) I then asked for a discount, and she reluctantly gave me $5 off (the hem cost $38 originally and the top cost $26). I was unable to leave with my dress because they only take cash. So on my 3rd try the next day, I was finally able to pick up my dress. The business owner was again not apologetic, and when I explained again that I was disappointed with this experience, she became defensive and continued to explain how difficult cutting tool is since the fabric is hard to see and you have to hang up the dress to cut it. I understand that cutting tool fabric is difficult, but she advertises that her business delivers "expert tailoring". If cutting tool is too hard as an "expert tailor", maybe she should communicate that. I completely understand that mistakes happen. Had she examined the hemline PRIOR to me finding the cuts in it and communicated that she could fix the mistakes, it would have made the situation much better. I also would have appreciated better customer service, and if she had been apologetic and honest about the mistakes and offered a discount (rather than me having to ask for it) or a coupon for future business, I would have thought about coming back and recommending Honovan to others. In general, the price was reasonable for the result (the dress does fit), but because of the disappointing customer service and annoying experience, I will not be returning to Honovan. read more

Honovan - The tailor made a vertical cut at the bottom of my dress. The business owner didn't tell me, and I had to ask to get it fixed. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Bad. I have delivered my daughters clothes ( she study in boarding school in Usa) Her clothes were washed kike without adding detergant. They charged 85 usd for only water wash. Nobody helped while transfering clothes to their bags. Tgey lost her blanket . When we asked her She did not want to double check . She seems doesnt care. Because they did not give us anyting for proof. The best is find a place coin laundary and wash your clothes your self. Best Regards read more

This is the cheapest dry cleaning I have found in Back Bay, and their hours are fairly convenient, usually that would warrant five stars. However, they have a horrible practice of putting 2-4 pins through the waistband of skirts... that total ruins them if they are any delicate fabric. DO NOT bring skirts here because they don't use skirt hangers. I'm out easily $100 because of this. read more

Honovan - Brand new JCrew skirt now covered in holes right in the front. This has happened before! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is the best dry cleaner in the back bay. They are not only the best dry cleaner but ALSO THE CHEAPEST. I've been to them all because I've lived in different sections of the back bay and always would choose the closest or most convenient location. The owner is incredibly friendly, reminds you of the some of the old school local businesses where they great you with a smile and try to accommodate you the best of their abilities. This is one of those places, so rare that I want to tell everyone to go here to keep it in business. It's a little hidden in the sense that it is located in the OLD YWCA building or Hotel 140 building, across from the John Hancock and One Backbay(The Clarendon Condos). read more

I've used this cleaner for a few weeks now. Very dependable, two day turnaround for shirts, reasonable rates (~$2.50/shirt). The shirts come out great and are well-ironed as well. No complaints at all, except note that it is cash only. If you work in the Copley area, this is the spot you should be using. read more

I come all the way to Honovan from Beacon Hill because it is so worth it. I got a button put on some pants, a hole sewn, two silk blouses dry cleaned and a sweater dry cleaned for $25!!! And they do a great job. Highly recommended. read more

Wow! So considerate, friendly, reasonable, well located, knows what they are doing, the list goes on and on. I was in desperate need to have my Indian dress, lengha, altered to fit me. Actually, it needed to be totally tailored, forget altered. The blouse came in two pieces of fabric and it was a total nightmare. I needed to have it ready within a week and was rejected by several tailors. A friend recommended Honovan and I had the pleasure of meeting with Nova. Nova has decades of experience and she really knows what to do. I brought a second dress with me that needed altering and I cannot wait to go back to see the completed work. Thank you! read more

I love this place! I have never been for the dry cleaning, but I take all of my boots here and it is the best place in town! I have brought 5 pairs of boots in the last 2 years and each time my boots come back just like new. I trust them so much, that I will be bringing in 2 new dresses that need alterations. I would even travel to Honovan if I didn't live in the South End! read more

My usual tailor had an unexpected issue and could not fix my bridesmaid dress so I found this place and I will definitely be going back! Great pricing, done in a week and very friendly! Cash only so ask for pricing before picking up! read more

I mostly use Honovan because i work across the street so it's uber convenient, but I agree with eq that the owner is delightfully lovely. Plus, the squadron of graying ladies with their needles and threads remind me of my aunts and grandma so I can't help but like them. Unlike some places in the Back Bay, I think Honovan's is unpretentious and appreciate that. I don't think the quality of their alterations or dry cleaning is out of this world, but for my usual needs (dry cleaning, the occasional hemming and seam work), they're more than adequate. read more

I'm going to add to the majority of sentiment here and tell people this place is great. I am notorious for jabbing at places that are cash only, like the entire North End. But after using this place for awhile and seeing how nice and genuine the woman and her dog are, I'm happy to pick up my perfectly starched shirts using old-fashioned greenbacks. read more

This is my go-to dry cleaning spot as they always do a good job and the service is very friendly. Also, got some dress pants hemmed and another pair altered because it was too big for me and they all turned out great. Only downside is that it's cash only so don't forget to bring the mula! read more

Just when I thought this place couldn't get any better! They altered my suit jacket to perfection - a rush order no less - for a mere $23. And I have just started taking my dry cleaning and laundry as well. Honovan is half as much as the other Back Bay dry cleaners/wash and fold places. For reals. My only regret is that I have wasted so much on Newbury Street dry cleaners over the past several years. Bah read more