30th Street Coin Laundry

I push my cart down to this open air laundry. I have run into issues with the change machine, and it’s a bit $$. I still love it here! (if you can Love laundry!). There IS a bathroom, get key from waffle place… yum!

This is a nice and clean laundromat. The remodel of the inside of the building turned out beautiful, replete with beautiful decorative cement floors and lacquered wood counter tops and benches. The quarter machine changes $ 1, $ 5, $ 10 and $ 20 bills.
Positives:
*Clean, open, quiet and airy environment.
*Central location across the street from bars and restaurants.
*Newer machines that are clean and effective.
Negatives and neutralities:
*There are only two folding counters, thus limited space should there be multiple people using the facility.
*There are only about 5 or 6 front loading $ 2 washers (the most inexpensive front loaders), so again, may cause an issue with multiple people trying to do wash.
*It is true that the washing machines do not charge extra for warm or hot water nor for delicate vs normal wash cycles. They do however add 25 cents per upgrade of «soil level.» i.e. more wash time, more money (makes sense though)
*No dedicated parking, only street parking.
Prices:
Jumbo front loading (the largest): $ 6
Medium front loading: $ 4
Smaller medium front loading (approx. 2 loads): $ 2
Small top loading: $ 2 or less (I forgot to double check those).
Dryers: 25 cents per 7 minutes (It took only about 3 quarters to get the clothes bone dry. 4 quarters maximum for towels).
Soap/​dryer sheet/​bleach dispenser: $ 1 per item.
Overall, I like the place and will return, but only in off times to ensure that it is slow. I feel like I got much more bang for my buck at this laundromat compared to others I’ve frequented in the past. I only spent $ 11.25 here on the same amount of laundry that normally costs me closer to $ 20 (or more) elsewhere.
Enjoy! And be kind, courteous and sure to share when using this facility.
PS: this is not a good laundromat for entertaining children due to the limited space and no «entertainment» i.e. TV, video games, etc. But, personally, I’m just fine with that. There are few things more irritating when it comes to laundry, than parents at laundromats who let their children run wild ;) *steps down from soap box*
Cheers!

I have never left a negative review, but I’m hoping this will at least be read by the owner (who I was unsuccessfully in trying to contact) and they will make some changes. I was very disappointed with my experience at this laundromat. Most likely will not be going back. The facility is unsupervised and that usually isn’t a problem, but the last time I went there were 2 homeless men harassing the customers inside for hours. I have nothing against anyone who has to do their laundry but it got scary when 1 man got angry and threw his glass bottle which shattered in the street after he was denied spare change. It was frightening. Almost called the police because there was no way to contact the owner/​manager… There was no number posted inside, outside, on the internet. Nothing. I don’t care much about free wifi I would just like to be safe and have a pleasant experience and get in and out. I hope they can make some changes. Even just a number to contact in case of an emergency would be a BIG help.

Simple
Clean
Minimal
Fresh Air
Fun faces
Get in /​get out
No sketchy gangsters here.
No signage
No body to answer questions but unheard that’s going to change soon with the waffle biz out back.
New ownership
New management
Been around since 1975
North park staple.

It’s a laundromat, what can I say? It’s clean and it’s never packed so there are always machines available. Great location to throw in your laundry and then grab some grub or a beer at one of the nearby establishments. The prices seem fair, but I am not up on what other places charge because I typically use the machines at my house and only go to a laundromat to do bedding and large items.

This place doesnt get very packed. Rarely is there a high volume which is surprising considering its size. The facility is good enough, prices are descent. Its in a good location to grab a drink or eat local while waiting. I usually come here if my washer/​dryer needs maintenance.

As other reviewers have said, it’s not staffed. Change machine ate my $ 20. I got it back in the form of a money order mailed to me about a week later after leaving my business card with a note under the locked door in the back.
I like the open garage type window in the front and the machines appear to be in good repair, but I’m hesitant to risk the hassle of losing any more bills here.

Definitely one of the strangest laundry experiences I’ve had in *this* country, anyway. Completely un-​staffed. I didn’t even see a number to call in case of emergency or anything. So consequentially, when I was doing my laundry while other people were there, I saw a lot of bewildered and unsure looks. There’s just something reassuring about having someone onsite, even if they don’t speak English, since the sign language for pointing to a flame-​spewing dryer, «washer ate my change», or one of the other patrons waving a gun around, etc. is pretty universal, in my opinion. While I don’t suspect any drama would happen at this place, if it did it wouldn’t be pretty.
That, and the fact they «hide» the single-​load washers behind the double-​load ones are my only real gripes though.
Clean, all the machines seemed in good repair, and the walk from around the corner wasn’t bad. In all honestly, «Get it Clean» may have a cozier feel, but I’m fine with bare bones spartaness, so this place worked for me.

No parking. No bathroom or even a sink to wash detergent off your hands. $ 2 for regular washers and they’re hidden behind the first row of washers which cost $ 4 or $ 6 for large capacity. The change machine is fickle at best. The little one shot detergent packages are $ 1. It’s laid out in such a way that patrons using the dryers have to run into each other or through each other.
Overpriced
Inconvenient
Inconsiderate
Don’t waste your time or money on this place.

I am really torn on this place. The common praise/​complaints that you see in all the reviews are accurate.
Pro:
–The place is very clean
–Machines are cleaned daily and in excellent shape
— They have a machine to purchase detergent.
— They have a change machine that takes my crappy folded bills.
— There is a nice ‘garage’ type window for excellent ventilation.
Cons:
–Only 3 parking spots so odds are you will be hiking to your car with a load of laundry. Not at all convenient.
— No places to sit– there is the giant window, but I don’t want to sit in the sun, I am really pale. This is the only option.
— There is no one on site if a machine eats your money or there is a problem. There is a note on the door that directs the clients to leave a note under a locked door, but if there is an immediate issue, no one to call to help.
— no restroom
Do with this information what you will…

It was clean like the reviews say. But there was no sink to wash hands or anything. also no bathroom.
I didn’t want to leave my laundry in fear it would be stolen. I just read a review that someone’s was. I don’t think i want to try and go back unless I plan to sit there through the whole laundry cycle process with nothing to do but play on my phone using my own internet etc. i think there are better places to go do laundry in North Park.

This is the coolest place i’ve ever been to do laundry. Let me start out by saying I have been spoiled by my in unit washer/​dryer for the last few years however my new cottage in North Park is without. Begrudgingly my boyfriend and I had to go on a saturday night since we were going out of town the next day. I mean not only does is royally blow going to the laundrymat but worse on a saturday night! Well we ended up going here since its close to home. It’s super small but very clean and it even has these fancy schmancy machines. Only negative is they’re $ 4 and load. Dumb us though, we didn’t realize the other side has less expensive machines. Anyhoo, we threw in our laundry and posted up on the wooden bench sill that looks onto 30^th. They have a super cool roll up style door so the place is open to the street. It was so relaxing getting the outside air and people watching while cleaning our clothes. The machines are pretty fast too. We had 4 loads of laundry and were in and out within an hour.

Don’t come here if you don’t appreciate being bullied about parking (was a passenger at the time helping out two friends, with their laundry), by the owner, or if you don’t like being disrespected, with curse words, by other impatient patrons. I’d rather walk extra miles, even though I don’t drive, and have a health condition with chronic pain, to another more professional establishment. Avoid!!!

I had 3 loads of laundry STOLEN from 30^th Street Coin Laundry on two separate occasions! And what put me over the edge, and made me write this review, is the fact that I tried to contact the facility through the only avenue possible — email — and I heard no response.
On another note, it’s very expensive.

I almost don’t want to review this place because I’d rather it be a well-​kept secret… but since I am trying to pay it forward and get as much advice as I can, then I have to fess up about this place.
Smallish sized place, but who cares with all the other laundromats in the area, esp. on 30^th. This place has newer, cleaner machines with a pretty well-​kept site.
I don’t know where that person was that said a double-​loader is $ 4 because it’s really the triple-​loaders that are $ 4. However, what I would consider a single-​loader is $ 2, but a front-​loading double (or what appears to be a double) is also $ 2 (which was 23 min on delicate/​cold). The dryers are in the back and are a standard quarter for 7 min. I put my double-​load wash into one of the dryers for 42 min on delicate and everything was bone dry except for the one towel I put in (which was slightly damp).
I was able to fold everything on one of the two counters that are there (they a a bit shallow, but if you’re averaged-​size, you shouldn’t have any problems folding your clothes).
I like that it’s in a half-​residential, half-​commercial area because it means there is low foot traffic past the place (which opens up with a garage door front for optimal ventilation) and I was able to leave my things in for a bit while I ate down the street. It seemed like others left their stuff for at most an hour.
There isn’t a private lot to park in, so crossing the moderately busy street is in order, but very do-​able.
Overall satisfied. Did my laundry (roughly three-​loads) for less than $ 10, and that’s including buying Tide for $ 1.

Nice, clean and modern. And never overcrowded.

Ive coming here since they opened. I really like the small environment at this place. There are at least 3 good reasons to come here:
1. Good newer machines, frequent maintenance and cleanliness.
2. Safe place to leave clothes and cross the street to have a slice of pizza or cheese fries with a beer at Lefty’s! Blue foot bar is also a block away or Pat’s if you feel like doing some home goods shopping. You may find yourself wanting to come and wash here more often to hang out at surrounding places.
3. I was trying to decide whether #3 should be #1 for the following reason… there are no screaming kids running around!!! :) this place is peaceful and quiet. The slide open walls become huge windows to get the best breeze. Lots of place to sit down and bring your dog if you want.
There are always two different guys that come here to sweep, clean up and make sure coin change machines have coins. They are always friendly and helpful.
My only question is– when will there be a restroom and hand sink available?
Other than that… Thank you for having this coin laundry in the neighborhood :)
Also, parking can be limited because of surrounding businesses, however, you are allowed to take clothes cart to transport your clothes to the car.

B O H I C A!!! (bend over because here it comes again…) VERY expensive to wash in the double loaders, buyer beware it’s 4.00!!! Dryers work very well though and this place is CLEAN as a whistle, even the bed bugs carry Lysol …(KIDDDINGGG NO BED BUGS!) This place is so clean that you could eat out of the washers. Nice view of 30^th Street, you can walk down to Eddie’s and get a pint and relax while your stuff is washing. It’s seldom swamped like the one I used to go to that is cheap but dirty.
If you don’t mind bending over and paying a lot to wash, this is your place. I have come back several times. I am only docking them one star because of how pricey the washers are, otherwise, find me here washing dog puke out of my comforter on any given Friday or Saturday…;P

FIRST! (Haha)
A new and reopened, local laundry right on 30^th that isn’t packed. Not packed means I can get my laundry done quickly. Getting my laundry done quickly makes me a happier camper.
One cool thing, this place is about 30 feet away from a #2 bus stop — which makes it super convenient. It’s also pretty close to Bluefoot so if you wanted, you could grab a beer while your clothes get washed.
I came here today for the first time after seeing the huge «now open» sign out front. They’ve got what looks like 3 sizes of new washers and two sizes of dryers.
Something I like about this place compared to others, you don’t pay more for warm or hot laundry washing. In the huge machine I used, everything was $ 4. At Get it Clean up the street, it starts at $ 4 for cold and goes up to $ 5 something for hot I believe.
There’s a trick dryer that I think gives you more time if you put in a second quarter. For most of them it seems like a quarter gets you the standard 7 minutes. But for one, I put in 2 quarters and got 17 minutes. Not sure if this is some kind of special trick machine or maybe I was just extra nice and it liked me. Who knows. (Shh, don’t tell, they might fix it.)
Check it out … a nice new local neighborhood laundry place.