Photos & videos
Services Offered
Verified by Business
Review Highlights
“the owners, Ankit and Rachana, are professional, friendly, helpful, and most important, do an amazing job!” in 37 reviews
“I was recommended to Great American Dry Cleaners by Toni M (Thanks Toni!) and will definitely come back again!” in 17 reviews
“At first we used to drop off and pickup and then they added free delivery service which has been fantastic.” in 18 reviews
You Might Also Consider
in Carpet Cleaning, Rugs
in Laundry Services
in Screen Printing/t-shirt Printing, Customized Merchandise, Uniforms
About the Business
Business owner information
![Photo of Ankit V.](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/buphoto/J2iV_Z2_sj0gBeA5x19rZA/90s.jpg)
Ankit V.
Free Pickup & Delivery convenience at your doorstep. We service Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito Kensington, Richmond, Point Richmond, Piedmont, Oakland, Most of East & Central Bay Area. 24 Hour Express Drop Off!. Convenient way drop your clothes anytime and have them delivered. Textile Care for what you wear, and every item in your home. Dry & Wet Cleaning. Expert & Safe Stain Removal. Expert Alterations. Bridal Dress, Prom Dress , Wedding Dress Alterations. Wedding Gown Preservation. Comforters,Table & Bed Liners. Eco Friendly Green Bag Service. Curtains and Drapery Cleaning Leather & Suede. Area Rugs. Pillow Renovations Wash & Fold Its ready, its right, its on time. That's our guarantee!
Location & Hours
Amenities and More
Ask the Community
Q:
I have a cotton dress from japan with thats red and white and the red dye will run when wet (i.e. it's NOT colorfast) is it possible to dry clean without ruining it or am I stuck spot treating?
A:
You should be able to dry clean it, but what symbols are in the garment's tag? It should have universal cleaning symbols; if not, I suggest using Google Translate to be sure. I hope this helps. I posted a link to the symbols page below… more
Theresa P.Q:
I have three men's suits that moths have put holes in. Small holes, 2-3 mm. Two of suits are solid colors, one is pin stripe. Do you do this kind of repair?
A:
Hello, Ernest, We do all kinds of alterations from small patches to wedding gowns. yes, we can do that for you. But repair will have patches.
Ankit V., Business Owner
People also searched for
Recommended Reviews
![Photo of Username](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/public/default_user_avatar_64x64_v2.yji-19e0a8ff85b15f4bbd79.png)
Overall rating
509 reviews
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
- marilyn h.El Cerrito, CA0363Jun 29, 2024
Consistently wonderful. Over many years American Dry cleaners, next to Trader Joe's in El Cerrito plaza, has been so very helpful every time I had an emergency or whenever I simply needed alterations, dry cleaning, washing, etc.
Now that they pick up and deliver I am particularly glad because I sometimes need that service.
Clothes always come back perfectly as expected. They never disappoint.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Ankit V.
Jul 29, 2024
Thank you for your consistent support and kind words! We're thrilled to hear that we've been able to help you over the years, especially in emergencies and with your various cleaning needs. We're glad our pick-up and delivery service has been convenient for you. It's wonderful to know that our work continues to meet your expectations. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
- Ruvic Anne L.Concord, CA138037Mar 8, 2024
The Best laundry service Friendly staff members
Great quality of work! Highly recommended
Affordable price!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Ankit V.
Mar 27, 2024
Thank you Anne for taking your time to leave us a review we appreciat we appreciate you.
- Jay G.Oakland, CA375196Jan 3, 2024
The reviews suggest this place is awesome, and most of the time it is. I haven't used them since June '23 (it's Jan '24, 7 months later). Over the holidays, I get an email:
**
"I'm with Great American Dry Cleaners, Hope things are well. We haven't seen you at the store in a while, I hope we have not done anything to disappoint you in anyway. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.
Please let me know if applicable, if there were any concerns or issues with your previous order and I would appreciate it if you would give us an opportunity to address any concerns that you might have."
**
So here is what I wrote:
Hello,
Thanks for reaching out. I'm challenged to go back.
In my last cleaning, a shirt was lost despite the front desk person (Ana?) saying she did not have it. Then it finally materialized. I always count my shirts, and this was no exception. I also count when I receive them, and in this case it was short. In fact looking at the receipt, she claimed that I took home 32 shirts, and then in a separate voice mail, I was told they counted 31 at drop off. The front desk person kept saying that I was in error. Is it 31 or 32? The shirt in question I knew you had, because if I got one shirt done, that was the one I needed ahead of a trip abroad. Then after I've flown abroad and I keep following up, it finally appears. WTH? It's linen and therefore harder to keep pressed, which leads to my next unfulfilled request.
I also asked for heavy starch and there wasn't *any* starch used. It's too expensive to get shirts laundered this way without fulfilling a basic and typical request for heavy starch, and to run the risk of loosing a $90 shirt. No starch is perhaps the worse offense, and since I was about to fly abroad, I didn't have time to contest (although I did write that my shirts were not starched).
No refund, no credit, and not even an admission that you literally lost my shirt and didn't starch the 50 or so shirts I brought to you.
That's why I haven't been back.
Yelpers beware.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 3 - Constance F.El Cerrito, CA75415Dec 26, 2023
Great American Cleaners is far and beyond the best cleaners in El Cerrito. I took a very old coat to them. The counter person very carefully noted all the spots and even pointed out a small burn that I was unaware of. When I got the coat back it looked brand new.
I took another jacket to a different cleaners and even after pointing out the stains, it came back in the exact same condition.
Great American does great work, and their prices we re $3.50 cheaper for a larger coat. I highly recommend them.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Ankit V.
Jan 4, 2024
Thank you, Constance, for taking your time and giving us a review, we are very glad to have provided a great service to you.
- Mimi B.Lafayette, CA0233Jun 28, 2024Updated review
I'm always impressed with the quality and ease of use with this company. From expertly restoring heritage vintage clothing to perfectly cleaning bulky down comforters, and all my dry cleaning needs, Great American Cleaners is the best. They even pick up and deliver. Their prices are competitive too!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Ankit V.
May 1, 2019
Thank you very much for your review! It's been an absolute pleasure having you as our customer. We always focus on the quality of our services, and we work hard to ensure all dry cleaning are done at a high standard.
Jun 23, 2020Previous reviewWhat a great service! Every item I've ever sent comes back looking like new! And the items are returned more quickly than I would have anticipated. Not only is their dry cleaning service excellent but they completely and beautifully restored a vintage dress we thought was beyond hope. And their prices are competitive too!
Apr 1, 2019Previous reviewWhat a great service! Every item I've ever sent comes back looking like new! Not only is their dry cleaning service excellent but they completely and beautifully restored a vintage dress we thought was beyond hope. And their prices are competitive too!
- Simba G.West Berkeley, Berkeley, CA186182Feb 1, 2024
I wash uniform here. Have never had an issue. Pressed great. Washed perfectly. Ready in a consistent time. Prices are reasonable. Many customers are there for alterations as well. I have been a customer for almost 5 years. Efficient. Transparent. Quality is what I care about. No mistakes thus far. I will undoubtedly continue being a customer
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Gene S.Sunnyvale, CA024Mar 10, 2024
Never used this place but they keep spamming my phone with constant discounts just because I'm in the area code. Sounds desperate and extremely annoying.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Cecil P.San Ramon, CA229219Aug 9, 2023
While this company offers very reliable pickup and delivery services, the quality and customer service is lacking. A professional dry cleaner should understand how to not overheat fabrics. I sent in two of my custom made suits, each on a separate occasion and made from two different fabrics. The suits were returned with weird bubbling that the tailor attributed to overheating during pressing. I texted and emailed Great American Cleaners with no response. So my advice is not to send any garments that you really care about. Now I have to pay to ship my suits back to my overseas tailor to replace the lapel panels (who by the way is only charging me for shipping to and from, now that's customer service).
Helpful 2Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Claire R.Berkeley, CA044May 27, 2024
Did a great job removing cat hair from a fleece hoodie. My first time trying them, I will be back.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Ankit V.
Jun 7, 2024
Thank you Claire for your positive feedback.
- Jan 27, 2022
What initially drew me to this business as I was walking by was a sign in their window - - "if you are unemployed and need an outfit clean for an interview, we will clean it for free for free." If you know anyone that is in that situation--let them know about GADC.
Great American Dry Cleaners is a chain thit's aint that uses a "friendly process" that is virtually non toxic and biodegradable. They have 24 hour drop off (or they can pick them up). They also do alterations - - for those of you who have either gained or lost weight. If you don't have the time to do laundry - - they can clean and fold your clothes.
I found the staff there very friendly. The best thing is they don't use those stinky chemicals (PCE) that can stick to your clothes and may cause cancer.Helpful 26Thanks 0Love this 26Oh no 0Business owner information
Ankit V.
Aug 26, 2022
We do our best to ensure quality is at high standards and we are continually looking to improve our quality. It has been a pleasure serving you.
You Might Also Consider
in Carpet Cleaning
in Couriers & Delivery Services