I have a couple of larger blankets that don't fit in my current washer that guests use when they…read morecome over, so I don't make it a habit of doing laundry outside the house. And consequently, I had no idea where to turn, as I don't exactly live in the "best" area. My personal safety is of the utmost importance when finding a place to go by myself for a few hours, so I was pretty hesitant about being able to find a place close to home where I felt safe, but this place fit the bill. Plenty of seating, brightly lit inside, with a couple of attendants there too.
PROS:
-I felt safe doing my laundry here by myself.
-Very well-lit, and clean inside.
-Amenities include TVs, magazines, arcade games (yes, seriously...), and free wifi.
-Tons of different sized washers, whether you need to do a small, delicate load, or a huge load of towels and comforters.
CONS:
-Only con is that you have to bring cash here, and they don't accept cards at the machines.
TIPS:
Bring quarters, as they don't accept bills. I believe there are a few machines inside where you can exchange cash for quarters.
THE VERDICT:
This really was a good experience. Not only did I feel safe there by myself, unlike other reviewers, no one accosted me or tried to chat me up. I did make sure to bring headphones and a book, so I tried to make myself as unapproachable as possible. As far as pricing goes, I don't have a lot of experience, but I was able to wash all of my big blankets for less than $7 and finally get the crud and stink of countless visitors off of them. So that was worth it to me. I can't speak about the drying prices, since I just used the dryer at home. I liked that this place has any number of sizing for washers: small, medium, large, and extra-large, so you can bring any manner of linens and clothes here and get them washed at an affordable price.