This past week I needed some custom business cards quickly for an upcoming trade show, as I recently started a new freelance consulting business. The work included a custom logo and custom size (those cool little half-size cards you see some people with). Despite being obviously very busy when I walked in, Susan, Banyon, and owner Cedric were all very personable and made me feel like I was the only customer in the place. Based on a very rough mockup I drew for them and described, the logo on the proof they emailed me was exactly what I'd seen in my head, and how well it paired with the text treatment looked very professional and surpassed my expectations. A post of it on Facebook quickly got over 200 likes and 54 comments--all positive--many from influencers in the very industry in which I'm seeking opportunities. Then I went to the show (NAMM) and handed out the printed cards, which everyone commented on. For any printing needs, Minuteman Oakland has my business from now on. read more

I took a chance on Minuteman Press based in part on Yelp reviews, and am *really* glad I did. I had a book scheduled to come out in two weeks, and another (out-of-state) printer I'd been counting on couldn't produce a clean proof -- or a reliable prediction when I'd get to see their next attempt. I was starting to sweat. When I walked into Minuteman Press, reviving a query I'd begun (then dropped) a couple months before, Fred Fassett was courteous, professional, knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and gave me a reasonable (not perfect but it would work) turnaround-time estimate. His prices were very close to the out-of-state printer's, and I felt I could trust him. Once his staff went over the files I provided and we got through the paperwork, Fred shaved his turnaround-time back to a date that was *better* than perfect ... and what's more, Minuteman got the job done just when he said they would. The books look great, and now I know a printer I can trust in Berkeley. read more

In December 2015 I had a first printing of a book of photos with text, and a second printing in January 2016. The original prints of the pictures are especially fine and good reproduction was a priority. Despite some discrepancies between my digitized files and the system at Minuteman, the technician there worked closely with me to produce the quality I required, in a timely manner. Owner Fred Fassett proved also extremely accommodating and helped me make connections for marketing. Minuteman rates are very reasonable, and for me it was a great bonus to access the same people in person on each contact, close to my home near Berkeley. A friend and local publisher/editor uses Minuteman for all her printing needs and recommended it to me. I in turn recommend it for precise and punctual production. read more

I was totally Amazed and Delighted with the service, atmosphere, kindness, friendlyness, encouragement and product at Minuteman Press in Berkeley CA. Fred Fassett and his team worked with me, motivated me and taught me about being a 1st time self publisher. Fred and his team were very professional, presistant and on time when it came to publishing my 1st book. The prices were very affordable and reasonable for the outstanding effort, time and work they put into my book. I was more than satisfied! I plan to continue to do all me publishing business with Minuteman Press in Berkeley. I am very excited, happy and proud to recommend anyone and everyone to Minuteman Press in Berkeley. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!! read more

I have used Minuteman Press in Berkeley for more than a decade for both high-end printing for four-color slick event programs and for quick printing flyers at the last minute. They have never let me down! Their prices are good and their customer service is EXCELLENT. We are almost always on tight deadlines and they consistently beat the expected delivery time. Regardless of the kind of printing I am getting done they produce the highest quality work! It would be practically impossible to convince me to get any printing job that I needed done in the Bay Area done anywhere else! read more

The Emeryville Chamber of Commerce has used Minuteman Press in Berkeley and Fred Fassett and his crew have always done a terrific job for us. Professional-looking stationary, business cards and note pads are a critical part of any organization's overall look and image, and Minuteman Press can always be depended on to do a great job. Fred and his staff are all very helpful and friendly, they deliver and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality you receive. We're happy to recommend Minuteman Press in Berkeley to anyone who needs good quality printing products. read more

I have worked with Minuteman Press, and it's excellent staff since 2009. Often, it's down to the wire, and they always come through for me, they've never let me down. Fred Fassett's team is a pleasure to work with, always professional, courteous and accommodating. Special size booklet? No problem. They are local, which is very convenient when pressed for time. Without hesitation, whenever I'm asked for a referral for printing, I always recommend Minuteman! read more

Minuteman press does pro bono printing every year for the Bay Area Book Festival, just one example of many of this business's community services. The owner is deeply involved in various local organizations. The work is always excellent and timely, so if you're looking for a great printer, why not also choose to patronize a business that's so engaged in its community? Businesses like this help keep our community connected and thriving. read more

I have worked with and known Minuteman Press owner Fred Fassett for maybe 40 years and I must compliment Fred for his continuous conscientious effort to provide the best service possible at very reasonable cost. Another attractive quality of Minuteman Press is that they are active community members and I believe Fred to be a member of almost all Berkeley civic organizations. Nice to have access to someone so effortlessly. A+ read more

We've been using Minuteman Press for printing needs at my work for a long time! They always deliver (literally hand deliver the proofs and final products) great service and great quality products at a very reasonable price. We're into printing on recycled paper with soy based inks and always are able to work with our needs! They are a pleasure to do business with and we will always go straight to them for our printing needs. read more

"Everything was perfect for our project from beginning to end. We received wonderful, personal, caring service from Fred Fassett and the most excellent, and caring, book design and photography from Susan Davis of Paintbox Productions. We did the research and presented the material - they created the book about which everyone raves. Thank you so very much. " Judy Davis, St. Clement's Episcopal Church read more

Fred and his whole crew did a great job on my recent order, which was translating and printing my business card into Japanese. Minuteman Press has been printing my letterhead, envelopes and business cards for at least 25 years I think, and their service keeps getting better each time. I will certainly have replacement letterhead, envelopes and business cards printed by them next time I need them. read more

I've work with Anto Printing for years, who is now merged with Minuteman. I was pleased to see that he is still there and I'm still his customer. They do very professional work, very high quality, and if there is an error (as there was on my job), they fix it quickly and professionally. My goodness! they are human! Great service, great work. Thanks so much. I refer everyone who asks to you first. read more

My wife and I compiled a heavily illustrated family cookbook and Minuteman Press did a fine job printing it. The staff was uniformly competent, very pleasant to deal with and endlessly patient with our numerous rewrites and our fussiness about getting the family pictures just right. Their prices were reasonable and the whole project was right on time. Elmer Grossman, Berkeley read more

You should call them and let them know about the issues. I am a good friend of the owner, and he would probably do whatever is necessary to fix the situation. Fyi, they do mailings... which means that they deliver the mail to whichever post office you pay them to go to. Otherwise, they ship UPS. Why did you approve the cards to be printed if the proof looked terrible? read more

As an editor and small press publisher, I have worked with Fred Fassett and the wonderful staff of Minuteman Press in Berkeley for nearly 20 years. They are easy to work with, friendly and highly professional. The projects we have completed -- books, newsletters, marketing materials -- have been showpieces of high-quality work. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

Excellent! Minuteman Press did a great job on my guitar instruction book, "BLUES TO JAZZ". They even succeeded in adding a red border to the existing yellow one on the book's cover! (A previous printer had told me this was impossible). Their turnaround time was quick and their prices reasonable. I'm going to use their services again soon for my second book. read more

My modest job was done beautifully, as expected. This review is to thank Prizal for being so nice and considerate. I am not young and not experienced with computer layout. My original submission was laughable, but Prizal was kind enough not to laugh. I managed to get up to speed and complete the task thanks to Prizal's patience. read more

Minuteman Press not only does great printing work, they are a wonderful community partner. We worked with Minuteman Press on some promotional materials for a fundraiser we had and they were superb. High quality, professional work at very reasonable prices. Fred Fassett and his team were a joy to work with. I'm very appreciative. read more