Chevy Chase Valet

These guys are amazing. I’ve lived all over the DC area (from Bethesda to Arlington to NW DC) and have tried dry cleaners from Potomac to McLean and everywhere in between. One day I stumbled into Chevy Chase Valet in a frantic search for a cleaners that could get a tux shirt done same day — done, no problem. They’ve been amazing ever since — quick turn around time, you name when you want your items done — by FAR the most competitively priced in the DC area (if you think it’s pricey, welcome to DC, you clearly haven’t tried other cleaners in the area…) — always outstanding quality getting out tough stains on everything from carpets, to comforters, to silk dresses or suits — they’ll even help you carry your items out to your car if you have a big load. We recently moved out to Loudoun County and I still wait until I know I’ll be in Bethesda to drop off dry cleaning so I can take it here.

Literally, a dry cleaning God. Got a stain out of a totally ruined bridesmaid’s dress, the day before she had to leave for the wedding. You’ve never seen such a stain. And so, so nice. Thank you John.

The owner John Bacon refuses to call me. His employee said he left 3 messages for him. I have never in my life experienced such terrible service. These dresses are expensive, ruined and he refuses to pay me for them or fix them.

This dry cleaners is fantastic. I picked up my clothes today and the kind man (perhaps the owner???) helped me out to my car (I had 12 items). That was so thoughtful of him. I took everything out of the wrapping and clothes smelled so clean (no chemical smell — just a nice, clean smell — soooo awesome!). No annoying staples to wrangle out of tags, either. Great experience all around. Price was good, too.

Best dry cleaner in Bethesda! They do a great job with stains and I’ve definitely sent them some tough ones. Friendly service and excellent work!

Been going there for one and a half years. Friendly owners. More importantly, they get the job done and do it well. Their prices are very reasonable as well. I tried many places prior to ccv and I wouldn’t go anywhere else now.

They did a really great job cleaning my queen sized down comforter, for only $ 30! They have free parking behind the store front, but it’s shared spaces with other businesses. There is, however, a county owned/​metered parking lot directly behind it. It took a day longer than they promised to get my comforter back, but it was worth it. I’d definitely go back.

Chevy Chase Valet has to be as good as it gets when it comes to dry cleaning in the Bethesda-​Chevy Chase area. Everything from the quality of the service to the friendliness and personality of John was first rate. I had gone to two other dry cleaners in the area (including Georgetown Valet on Willard Avenue – see my Unilocal review for them too, which is a lot less complimentary) and was at the point of getting ready t toss out some shirts which continued to have awful collar and cuff stains.
Finally, I brought said shirts to Chevy Chase Valet and shared my sob story with John. He asked some questions, looked at the shirts individually and exuded sufficient confidence to make me decide – okay, let’s try ONE more time. He told me to come back on Friday or Saturday. Well, I happened to be driving by on Friday and decided to stop in. The shirts were not only done… they were amazing. The collars looked brand new; the cuffs were clean; these looked like shirts I would be excited to wear again.
The price was about 50% of what I paid at Georgetown Valet and the value I received was worth about 5000% the amount I got at the other place. I recommend this place to anyone that can’t seem to get rid of a stain or just want highly professional cleaners taking care of their clothing.

In a whole ‘nother class of service than other dry cleaners. Hard stains come out, laundry is done on time, when I had a rush order to pickup, it was handed to me when I walked in the front door.

Minus only one star b/​c they’re not cheap, but they are super-​friendly, they do a terrific job, and they are not as expensive as some of the places in Bethesda. I also had them wash my down comforter, which was returned fluffy and cleaner than I had seen it in years for only $ 30.
Small location, tucked in among the Don Pollo chicken place with the orange awning. Don’t be put off by the piles of clothes in the front — they’re busy and working in a tight space.
If you come during non-​rush-​hour, you can just park right in front of the store on Wisconsin; otherwise, there is metered parking out back for all of these places.
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Just returned from my first requested rush job. They were finishing up – guy carefully examined the order anyway, noticed the suit pants were missing, found them within a minute. And, they didn’t charge me for the rush (though maybe b/​c I use them so frequently). Restoring the last star — they deserve it.