Rose cleaners does such an amazing job with dry cleaning and alternations! It's completely on time and the prices are really reasonable.

customers can't rely on their hours in the morning. Rather than open at their posted hours, this business opens when it feels like it. Bravo! read more

Reasonable price to alter my bridesmaid dress, and turnaround time was as promised (almost exactly a week). Dress fits perfectly after!

I brought my dress in to get altered and they did such an amazing job for an affordable price. I would recommend getting your things altered here but allow them one week to finish. read more

I've come to rose cleaners on 3 separate occasions and was impressed each time! On my first visit here I needed a gown altered for length and other adjustments with a turn around time of 3 days. They were able to fulfill my order and did not let me down. My second time here I needed another gown altered with a turn around time of a week. They did an amazing job at paying attention to what I asked for and making sure to get it down. On my third visit I brought a jacket to be dry cleaned and they did an amazing job with that as well. They quoted me fairly and I feel like I paid a great price for their quality of work. I would 10/10 recommend rose cleaners! read more

Been going there for years. Great Good people, accommodating good prices. Alterations superb read more

Great experience and quick hemming on both my dresses I've taken in! Prices are unbeatable

I was so happy to find Rose Cleaners. I was trying to find an affordable place to hem my bridesmaid dress. I requested so many quotes. Many places were very expensive or only did wedding dresses. I was losing hope, but finally, one of the places I reached out to recommended Rose Cleaners instead and I'm so glad! I decided to try it based on the high reviews on Yelp. The process was so seamless. It's not going to be a fancy place or studio. They have a small changing area with a curtain right in front. I changed there and I got my dress measured to be cut. It took no more than 10 minutes and I paid $40. The alteration was done in one week. I wasn't in a hurry, but that timing is amazing. My dress was cut perfectly. The hem looks great. I'm so happy and will definitely be bringing any alterations I need to Rose Cleaners in the future! read more

I go here to have my pants tailored. They are always on time and have done a good job. Will definitely go back again next time.

I rarely ever write a review unless I have something nice to say, but I feel like I need to say something this time. Unless you're gonna go in with an attitude that you cant be ripped off, make sure you get a quote with your pick up receipt before leaving. I dont know their names, but I assumed they're husband and wife's. When I walked in, the man greeted with a smile and to me, has a kind face. The woman asked me to changed into the pieces of clothings that I needed hemming. One by one, she puts a few pins on me. It was so simple, straightforward, and the same for all 4 pieces. She asked for my name, number and gave me a date for pickup. She seemed busy so I didn't want to hold her up. I was thinking the fabric wasn't anything special or there was anything specific I needed so I didn't think to asked for a quote. Even if it's pricey, it can't be that much more. I was in total shocked with the amount he gave me when I went to pick it up. I looked at him and asked again. He gave me the amount again looking down, no eye contact. I felt he feels guilty/bad for charging me that much. As I was pulling out the last couple of dollars I needed to give him, he waved his hands gesturing no, saying it's ok...I said thank you and left, and still he didn't look at me. He did something nice, but he didn't look up or happy. I read the reviews, and thinking it must've costed ALOT a you seemed satisfied. Maybe I'm tripping. Im not asking for my money back or anything like that. Im doing this for myself because I can't shake it off how I feel, that there's people that actually feels ok doing this to others.... read more

After further review and research, I think Rose Cleaners is correct, that the manufacturer is at fault. The care label says that the product could be dry cleaned, but after having read about the dry cleaning process, I now believe that not to be correct. I no longer fault the cleaner. read more

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My SO brought his suit here to dry clean and service after we attended a wedding and the whole process was easy and straightforward. We dropped it off on a Wednesday and pickup was the following Tuesday. The few stains on his pants were gone and the suit was clean and pressed. Overall, he's pretty happy with service for just $15. We'll definitely come back here for future dry cleaning. read more

Annie is the best! She does a fabulous job on alterations, repairs and dry cleaning! Reasonably priced, quick and reliable!

Great local business for cleaning and especially alterations. Very high quality work done reasonably fast and at a fair price. Highly recommended! read more

My MIL recommended I take my wedding dress to Annie's at Rose Cleaners to have altered. She has been a joy to work and interact with. My dress is big and fluffy but Annie has been tackling it quick and efficiently! Thank you for helping me look like a princess :) Quick note: she also makes and sells her won mask for just $5. Support local businesses! read more

Best for tailoring. Reasonable prices. Pleasant to deal with! Nordstrom recommended! read more

I have been going to Annie for over a decade for bridesmaids dress hemming and dry cleaning. She is efficient and does high quality work.

I just called for a simple price quote for my jacket, and the lady on the phone was extremely rude with some attitude. I was just caught by surprise. She wasn't able to give me a quote and told me to come in, in a very blunt way. Then how come other places were able to give me exact quote?! I smell incompetence. Not doing business here for sure. read more

Bring 3 dresses to rose cleaner last year, when I got them back, I found one of the dresses showed apparent snagging in several areas ($400 value and I had only worn it twice) Annie told me to leave the dress there so that they could try to fix it, but when I picked my dress the second time, nothing was changed, she even told me this is not their fault and doesn't admit it with extremely rude attitude, so in the end I didn't get any apology from this store. Even until now when I think of my dress, this experience was a nightmare to me. read more

Been coming here for over 15 years. Rose cleaners is affordable and reliable. Ann alters my pants and sows anything that is needed.

- Annie and company are amazing. Good quality work . I've had two hems done and dry cleaning. - I'm petite and most recently needed a gold sequined floor length gown hemmed in a big way. (Has a inner layer then the sequined overlay.) Got quotes from others nearby via Yelp messenger and phone, which ranged $50-80. ROSE CLEANERS DID IT FOR $25!! (Yup it's done. Will post a pic) - don't expect a luxurious experience fitting your garment though--they just have a little room where the only thing separating you from the customers at the cashier, and the window to the parking lot, is a drape, albeit thick, on a rod. Located in a strip mall in San Mateo. - dropped off gown on Sat, picked up the following Saturday (could have picked up Fri) Bottom line: They are awesome for tailoring, as long as you're not uppity about location and interior/ambience haha. Quick, good quality, AMAZING PRICING. read more

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I've been going here for years since this is where my mom goes. The whole experience is great. Friendly service, they are able to do any alteration from formal dresses or shorts alterations, fitting my Halloween costume, and professional dry cleaning! Highly recommend Rose Cleaners. read more

Rose Cleaners is a fantastic, locally owned alteration and dry cleaning establishment that I highly recommend. I have almost always been greeted by Annie, who is incredibly warm and friendly. Their prices are fair and reasonable, and their turn around time is very quick (without sacrificing the quality of their work). I first had a sari petticoat altered. Annie was swift to take the measurements, and turned the petticoat around within days, and it fit exactly as it should. When I tried on my sari blouse to get it resized, Annie actually recommended I not alter it a bit, which I found surprising! Most alteration companies would recommend even a small nip or tuck just to get extra money out of you, but I liked that Annie didn't try to scam me. Next, I brought my fiancé's Indian apparel, a few dress pants, and my long wool jacket for dry cleaning. For five items, we paid less than $50, which was incredible! Annie gave us fair warning that while they are accustom to dry cleaning Indian apparel, there is a risk that some of the bead work may be damaged. Again - I really appreciated her honesty, because Indian apparel is known for falling apart quite easily (at least the bead work). Our clothing came back perfectly cleaned and damage free. Lastly, I needed my measurements taken, and asked Annie if she would be willing to do so. "No problem!" she said, and quickly helped me figure out my measurements. Note, I had called a few other alteration stores in the area and was quoted $15-$50 just to have my measurements taken, but Annie did so absolutely free of charge! Annie's friendliness and honesty, and Rose Cleaners' reasonable pricing, quality of workmanship, and turn around time are the reasons we'll keep coming back here for our alteration, or dry cleaning needs, and why we'll keep recommending them to our friends. Thanks, Annie! read more

I was very disappointed I've been getting my clothes dry cleaned for at least 20 years and it seemed like to me at the Rose cleaners they don't dry cleaning your clothes they just iron your clothes with the musty smell still in the clothes and when I asked the lady about the musty smell she had the nerve to tell me the smell never comes out the clothes when you dry clean clothes I will never go back there again and people that get their clothes dry clean there better watch out pay attention their Crooks you're paying money they're not doing the job trying to cut corners read more

Been going to Rose Cleaners for years and has always been amazing with my clothes. One of the best in the bay!

I have been coming to Annie for over 5 years now. Great prices and great service. I wear suits on a regular basis(aka I am picking up/dropping off at Rose Cleaners twice a month) and have been to numerous cleaners in the area, Rose cleaners is BY FAR your best bet! FYSA: there is a smoke shop next door that always seems to attract a slew of cigarette smoking shady characters. The longest Ive ever waited in line is like 5 minutes other than that its in-and-out most of the time. Alterations, buttons, special requests, you Fing name it Annie is the woman for the job. And believe me, being a loyal customer for over 5 years Annie has done so much more than dry cleaning for me: same day stuff, rushed cleanings, or just someone to talk to on a rainy day :-) read more

Annie will go the extra mile to alter clothes asap no matter how big the job is. I feel bad going in with last minute requests, but she always manages to accommodate me. The prices are reasonable. She's fast, reliable and well priced. read more

If your last name is Kumar, I have your Hugo Boss shirt. It's a beautiful shirt, really. Hopefully you in turn have my custom made S. Gary shirt. Send me a message, tell me the size and describe the shirt, if this is you. No, really! Yep, our shirts got switched. This place is old school, and so there's no customer database, no computer record of what the shirts look like. And so far no accountability. Discussions along the lines of "can you just talk to your 3 customers with the last name Kumar?" have gone nowhere. I'd start calling locally but there are 19 Kumar's in the surrounding area. I may do a calling campaign, just out of curiosity. I'm not willing to be left high and dry with no shirt, either mine or Mr. Kumar's, and so for now, the shirt sits in my closet and waits. Mr. Kumar, are you out there? Your shirt misses you. ===== UPDATE: Yes, I do miss my custom tailored shirt. HOWEVER Mr. Kumar's shirt is really nice. I mean, nice enough for me to start thinking "You know, maybe this is all for the better. And maybe Mr. Kumar fits right into my shirt, and he's really digging it. And he owns cuff-links. Maybe... this is all meant to be." Karmic shirts. Yes, that's it. Rose Cleaners: Total Shirt Transformation--Karmically. ====== LATEST UPDATE: OK, Confession time: I'm starting to like Mr. Kumar's shirt. I mean *really* like it, you know? Like better than the grey custom made $100 S. Gary shirt that I used to have. I feel...guilty. Like I'm being unfaithful to that old grey, you know? But Mr. Kumar's shirt, it's got a certain zest, a life, a joie de vivre that I find irresistible. Oh Mr. Kumar's shirt, what am I going to do with you? [cue auspicious Bollywood dance tune: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9oeBzNBIso] ========== the FINALE (for now) It's a done deal. I shrank the Kumar shirt, and now it fits me just right. Yep. I did it. It's mine. I made the commitment. So now come the JFK-assassination theories about what happened to old grey. What if... old grey got damaged by a careless iron, like really damaged, and so they tossed me the Kumar shirt hoping I'd either not notice, or would prefer it? Well if that's what they were trying to do, IT WORKED. read more

This is a true hidden gem. Some people consider this side of San Mateo to be the "ghetto" and would never guess that a top notch tailor resides in this inconspicuous dry cleaning shop. I have been to many tailors over the years and the owner of Rose Cleaners is the best and the CHEAPEST I have ever encountered. This is one of the few occasions where you actually get more for less money! WOW! She has brought in the waist of my jeans and put darts below the waistband so they taper correctly for $15 dollars! Other tailors I have been to just shrink the waist band, and leave a bulge for $30-$40. Also, if you say you want your waistband TIGHT because you know those jeans are going to stretch, she does it! I have had her do more complicated tailoring jobs on vintage dresses that needed a complete overhaul. She accomplished mass changes for only $40....a steal in my book. When I get the unique privilege to be a bridesmaid again (May I be so lucky???) , this will be where I get my darling dress tailored to perfection! read more

After my dry cleaning bag started overflowing in the closet, it became clear that I needed to take this stuff in. No more procrastination. Thanks to Yelp, I found Rose Cleaners, which isn't far from my apartment. The gal at the front desk is beyond nice. I'm used to being greeted by a sour puss - someone who's definitely judging you on the state of your clothes (wrinkly, dirty). No the case here. Another positive? They accept cards, which is fantastic. So tired of cash only spots in this area. For 9 items (dresses, sweaters and a scarf) it was about $50. That's still a bit pricer than I'm used to. Good thing I don't get my dry cleaning too often, huh? read more

This review is long overdue, as my family and I have been going to Rose Cleaners for years now! Annie is by far the best tailor/seamstress ever! I always count on her to correct major + minor details on clothing so that they fit and look better. I don't go anywhere else anymore, so I can't comment on price... but her handiwork is definitely worth every penny! One of my most telling examples of her skills: Satin bridesmaid dress needed a simple hem. My hem was by far the neatest, cleanest, most professional-looking hem compared to the other 5 bridesmaids who paid more for their tailoring. Annie's skills aside, it's always a pleasure stepping into this cheery family-run business. Thanks, Annie & S!!! read more

Jessica you totally stole my review!!! I was just logging on to say the same exact thing. Rose Cleaners is the best!!! I go there quite often for alterations, and I am always happy with her work! Jessica is right . . . She even remembers my name! read more

As the Duke, I can't possibly have anything bad to say about Rose Cleaners. Every time I drop off my blouses and dresses, they come back nice and clean. Can't really complain about the prices, because they will never be near how much the alternative would be -- which is getting dry cleaning done in the City. I do wonder though, if Annie thinks all these dresses are mine... read more

I LOVE Annie! I have been going to her for so many years...since her kids were babies. When I was working, I had my clothes cleaned there on a weekly basis, and occasionally had her do alterations. They always came out perfect! Her prices are reasonable and she does a great job. I don't go as often now, but just went in for more alterations and repairs. Still great! The family works very hard and I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

If I could give 10 stars to this place I would! QUALITY Workmanship, Expert Alternations, Affordable Prices. Annie is such a GEM! This is the only place I would go to for alterations and dry cleaning. Don't waste your time going elsewhere- this is the BEST place to go to. read more

Update: I think I am spoiled by Annie. She's great at doing alterations and VERY affordable. I have been getting my clothes altered there for a while now; getting pants hemmed, legs tapered, & waist lowered, sleeves shortened etc. I now find that the clothes that used to fit "fine" before, no longer fit "good enough" for me and that I am looking for things that I can bring to Annie for a little tweak to make them fit better. read more

They do a good job and are really affordable. They get an extra star for being open until 7pm on weekdays. Only thing is...I think suits used to be $9 each but the last time I went, it was $10 each. I think their prices went up? read more

Another great find from Yelp. Took two pairs of new pants in this Monday as they were both too long for me and one of them also needed to be shortened in the waist line. The place was busy with dry cleaning customers and alteration customers and I found myself in line waiting. The two ladies there, the mother and daughter duo, were very friendly. I showed the mom what needed to be done and she asked me questions to make sure that was what I wanted then she pinned down the hem lines. I was impressed as she noticed that one pair of pants has a special design at the bottom of the pants, where the bottom was tilted instead of flat, and she asked me if I wanted to keep it that way or making it flat. I did not even notice that special design myself! I was able to pick up both pants on Friday, so was pleased how fast they were. In the past at other places they usually made me wait for a week for alteration work. Her work was good too and total price was $30: $10 for shortening the special designer pants, and $20 for shortening both the length and waistline of the 2nd pair of pants. Prices were reasonable and service was good. I will definitely go back! read more

Ruined my expensive Z-Gallerie faux fur throw blanket. Left a film on it that cannot be fixed after 3 attempts from another dry cleaner who said it's because Rose Cleaners is using non-eco friendly, petroleum based chemicals that are used over and over again in a big vat without ever emptying the vat and detoxifying. Basically that leaves animal feces and god knows what on everyone's clothes. Disgusting. I wouldn't necessarily believe this except I've experienced it first hand- the blanket not feels gross and crusty. I'm so sad. They don't even make this blanket anymore so I can't buy another. It was $200:( Oh and when I told them they refined my blanket, they refused to admit it or refund me. Awesome. read more

Love Rose Cleaners! I re-discovered this recently when I became frustrated with other cleaners and alterations places that were way overcharging for services. It had been a while since I had used Rose but I have started going back again and I am loving the quick and affordable alterations and reasonable dry-cleaning prices. Don't expect anything fancy or any frills, but they get the job done and that's all that matters, right? read more