Yale Cleaners

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A little boy walked into Yale Cleaners one day and pointed excitedly at something on the counter. ‘Mom,’ he said, ‘look what’s happening!’ His mother glanced up and saw nothing but an ordinary rack of clothes. But her son insisted it moved, whispering softly when no one else was around. The mother leaned in closer, trying to catch any movement, but saw only still clothes. Just then, a delivery driver walked in, causing everything to settle. The boy looked disappointed, so his mom whispered, 'Honey, maybe they’re just really good at their job.' They both laughed, and she paid for the dry cleaning without another thought.

2. One morning, an elderly gentleman entered Yale Cleaners and asked the clerk for his usual service. The clerk nodded and began sorting through the clothes when suddenly he announced over the intercom: 'Attention please—we’ve found a very expensive suit in our lost-and-found!' The whole store turned around to look at the intercom. A delivery driver from across town walked in sheepishly, holding up a creased butler’s uniform. ‘I must’ve picked it up by mistake,’ he muttered. The old gentleman laughed heartily and said, ‘No worries, sonny! It happens to us all.’

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Yale Cleaners with a large box under his arm. ‘I hope you’re ready,’ he said to no one in particular, ‘because today’s special is… invisible stains!’ Inside, everyone burst out laughing—except for Mr. Smith, whose favorite suit had just disappeared without a trace. But then, from behind the counter, came an apologetic smile and a whispered promise that next time would be visible. The delivery driver winked knowingly as he left, muttering something about 'special orders.'

4. At midnight, a mysterious voice crackled over Yale Cleaners’ intercom: ‘Your shirts are ready—folded in the shape of small animals.’ One day, a delivery driver arrived to pick up the clothes and found a tiny elephant on top of each shirt. When he asked the owner how it happened, she shrugged and said, 'Oh, that’s just Mr. Yale’s way of saying “thank you” for your patience.'