About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. A regular walked into Yale Cleaners one morning and asked the cleaner, ‘Why does my shirt always come out smelling like someone’s old sock drawer?’ The cleaner smiled mysteriously and replied, ‘Ah, that’s because your shirt spends the night with our resident ghost, who apparently has a thing for vintage socks.’ The customer left, shaking his head but grinning, realizing it was just another quirky tale from Yale Cleaners.
2. A little girl skipped into Yale Cleaners one afternoon, holding her mom’s freshly cleaned dress. Suddenly, she stopped mid-step, eyes wide as saucers, pointing at something on the counter. On the counter lay a small, crumpled piece of paper with scribbled words—‘Please return to Mrs. Johnson, size 12.’ The girl giggled and whispered, ‘Mom, someone forgot their laundry!’ They both laughed, and from that day on, Yale Cleaners became their lucky spot.’
3. A delivery driver pulled up to Yale Cleaners late one night, carrying a large box marked ‘Top Secret’. As he approached the door, he heard an eerie humming coming from inside. He opened the door and found an old man folding clothes with meticulous care. ‘Delivery for Yale Cleaners?’ asked the driver. The man looked up with twinkling eyes, ‘Ah, yes—one suit cleaned, please.’ He handed over the neatly folded outfit, whispering, ‘And don’t worry about that mysterious box—it’s just my secret recipe for ironing.’
4. A neighborhood cat had taken it upon herself to patrol Yale Cleaners every day after sunset. She would saunter in through the open door, sniffing around the counters, and then perch on top of the ironing board, watching the cleaners work with an air of superiority. One night, a delivery driver arrived with a large package. He joked, ‘Better not leave it here too long or she’ll claim it as her own!’ Sure enough, the cat bounded over, sniffed the box curiously, then settled down for a nap. The next morning, everyone laughed when they found her still dozing peacefully inside the sealed bag, completely unaware that she’d been dry cleaned along with the clothes.