If I could give 0 starts I'll definitely do it !! The website says they close at 11 and they take the last wash at 9:30, I was there at 9:33 and this rude lady said that they close at 10:30 and the last wash is at 9 !! And even in the door it clearly SAYS that they close at 11 and the last wash is at 9:30 and I was I was trying to tell her that the door is saying the same as the website she just turned and left in my face. read more

This is my go-to place for wash and fold. I've heard horror stories from other people that have used wash and fold and had bad experiences at other laundromats, so I was a bit reluctant to try them out, but was forced to when our washing machine broke. Great experience! It's right near my house, so now whenever I need some clothes washed and don't want to do them myself, I bring my stuff here. They're really great and always take the time to neatly pack my clothes and hang up my nicer clothing. My clothes always come out smelling super fresh and they've never ruined anything (thank god). Highly recommended. read more

I seldom go to a public laundry but needed to and stopped into Alvin. What nice people working there! They helped me figure out how to get laundry soap (BYOS but there's a machine for small $0.75 boxes of tide) and a card to use the washing and then drying machine. Large, spotlessly clean, many machines and a smart card system that keeps you from juggling quarters. Such a pleasant experience! read more

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July 2017- I've been coming to this place for nearly 3 years now and it's still as good as the first time. They've got the best prices and best staff I've ever found. I love their incentive program for drop off service. One reviewer complained about the pot holes in the parking lot. The holes are a big problem but the owner of the laundromat doesn't own the parking lot. The lot is also shared by a popular restaurant and theatre company. I doubt those establishments would be there if the lot was fetid and stinky. In addition to using drop off, I've done my own laundry there at times. The machines are clean. The bathroom is clean. The dryers work. It's always a sunny atmosphere at Alvin's Place. read more

.greate . &service friendlypeoole that work there expect 4 the snot nose entitled customer's. read more

Everything folded perfectly. Congenial staff. Well worth the reasonable fee. If you need a laundromat, this is the place to go

I have since bought a portable washing machine and been very happy with it - I have not been back to Alvin's since my review read more

Alvin Place Laundry - Laundry Services Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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This laundromat is a little bit pricey but it is definitely worth the price. This laundromat has machines that actually offer to wash Cycles which I like especially for my larger loads. The only thing I do not like about the machines is that whatever water level or temperature you start at you must continue. For example if you started cold you can't switch in the middle because it's digital. The other laundromat I use when I do my delicates with Woolite I start out with warm water for the for the pre wash and then I turn it too cold for the rest of the wash. This laundromat also has dryers that cost a little bit more $0.39 as opposed to $0.25 for 10 minutes cycle 40 minutes is usually enough. The attendant isn't too friendly but hey I haven't had an encounter with she was rude either. read more

I will give them 3 stars because they are very pricey and they do not use good quality detergent. Front door it's very inconvenient need to be a bit more accessible specially I ? You have bags of laundry to do. They fold great and staff are friendly. read more

Horrible experience at Alvin Place for both pick-up and drop-off recently. Will not go back! Recent changes have included Rude staff, not honoring coupons and poor customer service in general. What a shame. read more

I think of Alvin the same way I think of Disney World: it's expensive but never disappoints. I used to do my laundry at another local laundromat. The place was nowhere as modern, certainly not as clean, and many of the machines did not work. Alvin's laundromat is more expensive, but it's a completely different experience. All of the machines are new, they vary in size based on laundry loads, and while washing clothes is more expensive, drying is less because you pay for drying based on the amount of time you need, not a predetermined time. The use of a laundry card is a smart business idea: It does away with the need to have exact change or to make change in order to do your laundry. The cost of Dropbox wash and fold laundry is comparable to other local laundromats. There is ample free parking and the laundromat is located next to the grocery store so you can multitask while washing and drying your clothes. Also, there is a well maintained clean bathroom for customers and there's Wi-Fi. I have found a few negative issues. One is that while there are many machines if you do not go at the right time you may have to wait especially if one of the workers is using machines for drop off laundry. The cost of plastic bags, hangers, laundry bags, and laundry supplies such as soap, bleach, softener, etc. are pricey, so try to remember to always bring your own. The staff at Alvin's is always friendly and helpful when needed, and if you run into the owner, he is a very personable individual who makes sure to thank you for doing your business at his laundromat. All in all I have to say that while washing clothes here is a little more expensive, I thoroughly enjoy the experience. How often can you say that about doing laundry?!. read more

NOT THE PLACE IT USED TO BE! I've been using this laundry since hurricane Irene when I lost power at home for a week. It's convenient, the staff has always been helpful and it's clean. As said in other reviews, you have to time your visit because there are a limited number of machines to use between customer and drop off. It's a very small building. But lately, I've become a little disappointed. 1- it's no longer the best kept secret and everyone and their mother seems to come here all at once with about 5 loads each. 2- since the restaurant next door closed last Fall, the rear parking lot lights do not turn on because the breaker for it is inside that part of the building. It's pitch black creating numerous danger and safety hazards. As of this date, it still has not been fixed. It's not really Alvin Place's owner's fault; it's the man who owns the entire property who should be doing something about it as numerous patrons have complained. Apparently it's not enough of a concern until someone slips and falls or is robbed and assaulted and he receives a letter from the law firm of Dewey, Cheetum & Howe. I even have a video I took back then. I wish I could post it. The above is why I dropped my review to 2 stars. 3- the AC is not working and it's brutal in here right now. The floor is condensing because of the heat from the dryers and someone is going to slip. I've since found another laundromat in Woodland Park that is much bigger, clean, comfortable with plenty of tables and chairs you can sit at while you wait. Plenty of roomier folding tables too. Numerous TVs and snack and beverage machines. I use that as my back-up or when I'm in that area. The only negative is I prefer the machines at Alvin Place and I love the staff but I'm learning to compromise in return for the other comforts! A shame because Alvin Place is a nice laundromat but I will strictly limit myself to Sunday mornings when it's quietest and I will absolutely no longer come here at night until the parking lot lights are fixed. read more

My girlfriend and I plan to bring our clothes to wash and fold since we love doing laundry there but we trust the people with our clothes. So so nice and friendly read more

The main entry to this place (if you park in the lot), is right next to a dumpster and has a pool of the most fetid, disgusting, vomit-inducing water I've ever smelled. I'm not exaggerating. I've never encountered a more disgusting parking lot in my life. The have not done anything about this in the year that I've been going here. I'll be leaving. The machines are are pretty gross too, with visible mold and grim on the insides where you put in the detergent. The quality just seems to be going downhill, and has been for a while. read more

I've been coming here for a while. But it's not my favorite place. The machines are not clean and the compartments that are for softener and detergent are usually clogged up with old, water and other peoples soaps. My black clothes usually still have lint and hair still on them after washing and even after drying which tells me something is not being maintained properly-yes, I separate them by color. Today's fiasco included crayons (not from me) in the machine drum causing all of my clothes to have crayon stains on them. Yes, I didn't notice them, however they must have been laying in the front out of sight. The ladies who work there are lovely and paid for my things to go through another wash and dry cycle which DID not fix the problem-now I have to wear clothing with pink, purple and blue stains. The reason I keep coming here is because of convenience. But I won't return. Get yourselves together! Owner, feel free to contact me if you'd like to pay for my clothes to be dry cleaned so the crayon can be removed. read more

this place is immaculate.....very very clean, modern, and the staff is in fact very friendly i could never see any problems with the staff unless you get a rude customer who is just too good to do their own laundry. i know what its like to work in a laundromat and its very degrading the way people demand what they can't have. i would recommend this place to everyone. machines are new,very clean and dryers are hot. there's free wifi, flat screen tvs and close to great coffee shops! read more