It took me over 30 years to find a great laundromat in Oakland... but this is the place! Clean,…read moremachines that work well, pay with card at machine with no coins or stupid apps necessary, friendliest helpful staff AND next to terrific coffee. Didn't think I would ever look forward to laundry day!

Plenty of washers and dryers, and payment was easy and super flexible. You can't get coins onsite…read morebut you can put money onto a card for the machines or use the app to pay (and also to track your machines) which was awesome! Service was friendly and super helpful. Decent amount of table seating and good Wi-Fi if you have mountains of laundry to wash like I did. Place is well kept. Parking can be a bit of a challenge (note street cleaning on Tuesdays) but otherwise no complaints. This would absolutely be my laundromat of choice!

My apartment building has terrible laundry machines so was very happy to find Grand Ave Launderette…read morevia Yelp. I just purchased a linen quilt and new sheets for the summer and wanted to give them a good wash so took them to GAL. Stopped by Friday morning and was greeted with friendly smiles and help opening the door. The owners sorted through my items and gave me an estimated price. They also offered me a discount because it was my first time there. The owner wanted to make sure I understood that the linen quilt may be wrinkly, and I was like, "I hope so!" Ha! We also discussed pick-up time. They noted they could get the items to me later that day, but I told them I might have a meeting and asked if I could pick up the next morning. They were very accommodating. Upon pick-up, all of my items were ready and packaged beautifully. I was so happy to have a freshly laundered bed without the headache. A quick note: the hours on Yelp are their typical hours, but they've adjusted them during the pandemic. Friday, they were open 9 AM- 3 PM.

Embarrassed at how long it has taken me to write this review since I have been utilizing their…read moreservices happily since November. Hands down this is the best business I have been to in a long time. The family who owns and runs this company are incredibly kind and caring, and I am so thankful to be able to come to this place and trust that my child's clothes and bedding are cleaned with the utmost care; they even package his little clothes neatly in paper. Oh, the joy it brings me to spend my money here!! Side note: I got locked out of my car one day, and the family made sure I was able to contact AAA. The father even looked out for me until they came. This is exactly what our community needs. Thank you, Grand Ave Launderette Family!

The best ever!! I…read moreordered some pants online and I've never gotten to wear them out because they were way too long. It's been in my drawer for over 6 months, untouched. Today, this is no longer the case! Thank you, Tina!

I've been back twice and plan to be a regular customer! I'm a tiny person always struggling to find…read moremy size. Most of my clothes are baggy or too long. So I decided enough was enough I needed to find a reliable and reasonably priced tailor. First time I came here I came to get my skirts tailored and hemmed. I had bought the pair online and have never been able to wear them for years. Tina walked me through how she planned to cut, resize, replace the zipper, etc this gave me a better idea of cost and labor on her end. For the amount of work she did. The price is reasonable and fair. Picked up the skirts to try them on and they were perfect!! I came back again with leather pants that were too big for me. Again she walked me through the process - what parts she could resize and not resize. Explained the pockets in the back were too close to each other for her to make the waist smaller. Instead she only hemmed the length and it was still a good fit for me. Value was still good for the work she did. I will be back with many pants for them to hem. I appreciate the honesty and explanation she gives before doing the work. Would recommend their tailoring services!

I LOVE Family Laundry! The website is easy to place an order. They also have text message system…read morethat: confirms the order, lets you know when the driver is close so that you know when to set your laundry outside and confirms drop off. The pickup and drop offs are in a timely manner and the employees making the trip are always nice. My clothes come back smelling great and they are nicely packed and tied in stacks. I also really appreciate that they encourage sending the ties back with your next order so that they can be reused. I value the service as it gives me time to do other things.

We've been using Family Laundry for years and it has been so AMAZING! They are prompt with pick up…read moreand delivery, it's affordable, and they do such a great job with our clothes. I've never had an issue. We have the same pick up person each time and I've come to love saying hello to them and thank you.

I enjoyed doing my laundry here. They have so many different size machines and the prices per load…read moreare about average what you see at other places. The inside was clean and kept up.

I've been coming to Alameda Launderland with my family for years, but my experience with the…read moreemployee working the evening of September 18 was extremely upsetting. Throughout the evening, my dad and I were repeatedly spoken to in a condescending and confrontational manner while the employee enforced rules she said came from the owner. Around 9:30 PM, my dad needed additional change so we could finish our laundry. The employee told him the change machine was turned off after 9:30. She did ultimately turn it back on and help him, but the way she spoke to him while doing so was unnecessarily rude and condescending. Then, at approximately 9:55 PM, I personally watched her assist another customer with getting change. What stood out to me was the difference in her demeanor. I did not observe the same condescending attitude toward that customer. I was also confused about why customers would be unable to get change after 9:30 if 9:30 is the cutoff for starting a wash, since people who started their laundry before the cutoff may still need quarters to finish drying. In all my years coming here, I personally had never encountered this before. There was another uncomfortable interaction while I was trying to remove my clothes from one of the dryers. The employee was changing a trash bag directly in front of the area I needed to access. I was standing there waiting to get to my clothes, but she did not move or acknowledge me. Another customer standing behind me eventually spoke up, and only then did the employee move so I could access the dryer. The biggest issue involved the laundry carts. The employee took a cart I was actively using away from me twice that evening - they were in front of my clothes in the dryers. There were approximately eight or more other carts available at the time, and I did not see anyone waiting for a cart. It was also already after the 9:30 last-wash cutoff, and we had a large amount of laundry actively drying. Given those circumstances, I questioned why it was necessary to take the carts we were actively using rather than one of the numerous available carts. She told me this was a "new rule" from the owner and said the owner watches the cameras. She also said she had never seen us there before. We have actually been customers for years, I come regularly, and I have interacted with her before and am aware of the rule. Whether she personally remembers us isn't really the point, but I didn't understand why that was relevant to how we should be treated. When I questioned why the rules were being enforced so aggressively with us and told her I felt we were being singled out, she told us that if we were the "type of people" who thought we were above the rules, we should go somewhere else. That was the most upsetting part of the interaction. My dad and I were not saying the rules shouldn't apply to us. We were trying to finish our laundry and go home. Being characterized as the "type of people" who think they're above the rules made the interaction feel personal, as though our character was being judged rather than an employee simply explaining a policy. Customers can follow rules without being spoken down to, and policies can be enforced without turning an ordinary interaction into a confrontation. I also did not observe the same rigidity in her interactions with other customers who were still finishing their laundry that evening. I want to acknowledge that the other employees I've encountered here over the years have generally been kind and respectful. This review is about this particular experience. By the time our laundry finished drying, I was trying to fold our clothes while physically shaking from anger and holding back tears. A routine trip to do laundry should never have left me feeling that upset and unwelcome. Since the employee specifically told us that the owner monitors the cameras, I hope management reviews the surveillance footage from approximately 9:15-10:00 PM on September 18. I would actually welcome that, because I want management to evaluate the interaction for themselves.

I wish I didn't have to write this review, bc I have used this dry cleaner for years with no issue…read more But this was too weird and I'll have to find a new spot after this. I recently used their wash and fold service for the first time, and all my socks and underwear went missing. Not just 1 or 2 pairs...all of them. Which seems pretty suspicious, especially considering I'm a petite woman. I tried calling them to discuss, but I left a message and they never called me back. Ladies, you've been warned.

Let's set aside the quality of service for a moment...this company just cares about the business…read moreand the service they're providing. You actually get humans and great response times, if needed. Seriously, if you want good old fashioned service and caring, use this company. I'm thrilled. Spread the word. So happy w Bob and Liz et al. And btw, incredible pricing. Don't tell them I'd pay more! Hahahaha

Woodys is amazing! I have been going her for the last 14 years. Ling is amazing she washes and…read morefolds my clothes. I made the mistake and forgot to take out a pen from my Chef coat. Long story short I had ink all over my whites. Ling kept my clothes an extra day so they could soak and get the ink out. She felt bad but it was 100% my fault! She got every drop of ink off the important items! I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SERVICE!

Very clean, machines well taken care of. Reasonably priced washers. Machines seem near brand new,…read morelots available. Owner is walking around supervising and cleaning throughout the day

I had been searching for a cleaners in Oakland, after having some pretty costly bills when going to…read moreMartinizing in Alameda. I came across Ideal Cleaners and read so many great reviews. The neon sign of the location really adds a nostalgic, classic appeal. I had one pair of vintage Levi's cleaned after having acquired them on the resale market, and had challenges with getting them cleaned and thoroughly deodorized; even after three wash cycles, an overnight distilled white vinegar soak, and a direct sunlight air dry. After all that didn't work, I decided to bring my denim to Ideal for a final attempt. I dropped off on Wednesday and asked for Friday pick-up which the owner said was possible. I called on Thursday to see if an earlier pick-up was possible, and provided my ticket number to which I got a call back after checking on my piece. I was told that Friday morning would allow for service completion- which was fine. I picked the denim up first thing on Friday morning, and the scent I was trying to get out is completely gone. The quick turn around, friendly service and supporting a local business, Ideal is a great choice. For my one pair of denim, I paid $8. This is more than reasonable. Great service, quick turn around and much better than other cleaners. I will be going to Ideal for my pieces, and am interested in having a cleaning done on bigger pieces I have. Suggesting for anyone looking for a good cleaner to try Ideal. To note, with current construction in downtown Oakland, getting there is tougher than usual. And for new customers, push the door hard, it felt like it wasn't unlocked when I first came in. ahah

my local spot. friendly and professional. fair prices and appreciate supporting a longtime local…read morebusiness.

Great dry cleaner that's a good value. The owner is super nice and it seems like his customers love…read morehim!

Service requested - dry cleaning and alterations Quality -…read morevery good - fast TAT & easy drop-off/pick-up Value - good - not expensive, not cheap, but reasonable given the quality. Folks gotta eat & live. Will return with future dry cleaning needs. Love supporting businesses in the Deep East.

I started coming to this cleaners when my former cleaners were forced out of business about 6 years…read moreago. Sunny and Anna were friendly and sweet. The quality of services was what kept me as a happy return customer. Anna also does amazing alteration work. They go out of their way to offer extraordinary services. Highly recommended!

I stopped by Lucky Center Cleaners on Mountain Blvd. They are just to the right of the grocery…read morestore lot. You can take the stairs or follow the walkway on the other side to get to their entrance. This was my first time using them and I dropped off several items including 4 pairs of jeans and 3 shirts. They gave me a one week pickup date and everything was ready right on time. When I came back for my items, I was impressed. Everything was clean, neatly folded, and there were no strong or lingering scents. The quality felt consistent across all my pieces. Their pricing is competitive with other cleaners I have used, so no concerns there. I will definitely be returning.