Broadway Grooming Clinic of Oakland

03/19/2008 Posted by oaklandlove

I love the care and attention Alfonso gives to each paw that steps foot into his shop! My mom brings her pups here everytime she comes to visit, and when we come to pick them up they are on display for the passer bys to see in the cute front window! It's great to see the neighborhood he is in getting revitalized too- with cool neighboring shops, and restaurants!

Pros: Park across the street, shops near by to waste time, 12 min parking right in front!

08/03/2007 Posted by rebeccaspets

I've never brought my bunny to a groomer before but since she is older (6 years old) she has a hard time keeping herself clean. I tried to give her baths myself but she kept getting build up in her matted fur that made it hard for me to remove. When I tried to cut it myself, I'd cut her and I thought that a professional would be better to do the job right and safely. What did I do? I brought my mini-lop bunny to Alfonso at Broadway Grooming Clinic in Oakland. The parking was a bit of a challenge though. He did a great job cleaning her up and making her look pretty. He knew what he was doing and in the end I got a clean, fluffy bunnie to take home. He understands that bunnies are sensitive creatures and sets time aside to give them special attention. I will bring my bunnie back again for future services.

Pros: Clean and Nicely Groomed Bunny

Cons: Parking

04/04/2007 Posted by davidrolon

After a few so-so experiences with other groomers around town, I was thrilled to find Alfonso. He always goes out of his way to provide excellent service that is second to none. He has accomodated us at the last minute and has always been very fair, price wise. He truly is an animal lover and he personally handles our dog with great care and attention to detail. There's another place in town that is well known and a few dollars less expensive and what I got there was a week wait, a zombie-like groomer and indifference towards our dog. Another place was twice the price with a guy sitting at a desk and five laborers actually doing the work. No thanks!!... Alfonso loves his work and treats our dog as well as we do. He has really become a part of the family. Once you experience his personal approach, you will realize how lucky we are to have a groomer of his caliber available in our area.

Pros: Always available, great friendly service, excellent & highly professional results

Cons: None!

02/15/2007 Posted by mltrempert

Alphonse, the gentleman who owns and operates Broadway Grooming Clinic, is OUTSTANDING! He gives excellent customer service, is always prompt, and works with whatever schedule you need. And my cat ADORES him! She now looks forward to her "spa day with Alphonse" because she knows how well she'll get treated there, and she'll come home looking fantastic. I completely trust him, and would recommend him to everyone in the Bay Area. He has an incredible way with animals, and really loves them, and it shows.

Pros: always plenty of easy parking; Alphonse always gets my cat in when I request

07/25/2006 Posted by jthomas33

Alfonso has groomed my Persian cat many times, and, without fail, his results where terrific. Whether it was a wash and brush or a cut, I've always noticed he's a notch above some other places in the area I've tried and regretted. I've referred him to some friends with poodles and, again, great reports. He's also got a way with our furry friends that is remarkable, my cat doesn't freak out going to get groomed anymore (!).

Pros: location, personalization, professional results

07/18/2006 Posted by lbml1138

Alfonso is the best. He not only grooms dogs but he allows them to be dogs. As a dog lover, I want my dogs to feel safe and secure when they go to the groomers and Alfonso accomplishes it! I love the dog friendly atmosphere and how they all just hang out. Kind of reminds of a playdate for dogs! I have short hair animals so his prices are great for me! If you want a loving, caring person check out Alfonso - Broadway Grooming Clinic

Pros: The Atmosphere is DOG friendly

Cons: Parking on Fridays, tough one in the morning due to the Farmer's Market

01/26/2006 Posted by dbspagel

We have taken our evil tempered rescue shis tzu to Alfonso for the past three years +. The dog, who is great with us but hates strangers, gets along find with Alfonsos and always looks great after a grooming. I was surprised that the other reviewer paid $75; we have always paid $40 for bath and trim, and on two occasions, when the trim was minor, paid less. The owners dogs are big, but they are good tempered and calm.

04/09/2005 Posted by maureenebenson

as nice as the owner is, the grooming is way over priced for the quality of work. Often, it costs 75 dollars for a shoddy shave on the pup--i wouldn't mind if it was 45-50, but for 75 it should be even, clean shaven and perfect! Plus, there are huge dogs that are owned by the owner that make it difficult to get in AND they drink out of the water coolers that (if you don't pay attention or the owner forgets to tell you) are used by customers.