Highlander Laundry Center

(93 reviews)

I came in on a Thursday evening around 5. It had a surprising amount of availability. It's a small…read moreplace. I was offered help with my laundry by someone who I didn't realize was the manager. I had 7 loads to do so I was hopeful in this little place but it's a gem. They have 17 washers total. They also have a little wash station, the water comes out slow but better than no water (especially if you get soap on your hands by accident!). They also gave me one free wash for finding out that I was a first time customer. Manager was already leaving and came back to give that customer service. Downside: The only downside is there are only 4 street parking spaces in front. They also don't have any super small 1 loaders.

Super clean inside and decent prices! The owner is super sweet and helpful when you need it :)read more

Albany Washing Well

(75 reviews)

I can't thank this laundromat enough for their kindness and honesty. I accidentally left three of…read moremy blankets behind and was heartbroken, thinking they were gone for good. When I called, they told me they had found them in one of the machines and had carefully put them away for me. In a world where it's easy to lose faith in people, this simple act of kindness meant so much to me. Their thoughtfulness, integrity, and genuine care for their customers truly touched my heart. Businesses like this deserve to be recognized and supported. Thank you for going above and beyond. Because of your kindness, you've gained a loyal customer for life, and I will gladly recommend your laundromat to everyone I know.

Albany Washing Well is a real gem. I've been going here for a while, and what really makes this…read moreplace special are the owners. They are such sweet, kind, and caring people. They always say hello when I come in, and I genuinely look forward to seeing them. You can tell how hard they work and how much they care about their customers. The machines are fairly new, everything is clean and well maintained, and there are plenty of different sizes. I recently washed a huge mattress topper in the triple loader and dried it in the extra-large dryer, and it worked perfectly. They also offer wash-and-fold service. I don't personally use that service, but I've watched them doing it, and they are incredibly careful with people's clothes. You can really see the pride and care they put into their work. I also feel very safe here. The owners are around a lot, there are cameras, and it's on a nice block. And while you're waiting for your laundry, you can grab pizza, a burger, or some vegan food right next door. I really do love this place. It's not just a laundromat -- it's a friendly neighborhood business run by people who genuinely care. I'm very happy to support them and highly recommend Albany Washing Well!

Tub Town

(21 reviews)

They are very much on the expensive side and if you're not technologically savvy you might want to…read moreavoid (they use a phone app for the machines). But all in all a good experience. I don't go to laundromats often - just for my oversized blankets - but this one was clean and tidy and felt safe.

Stopped going to the laundromat on Solano Ave in Albany to try to find a better spot. Started going…read moreto Spincycle in El Cerrito Plaza - they are always ridiculously busy and the floor is always dirty. Today while waiting at Spincycle for one of the 3 larger machines, I just decided to get back in my car and drove to TubTown. I was actually pretty excited because I'd read the reviews prior to coming today. When I first pulled up, there was constant shouting. I got out of my car - it's coming from some Evangelical preacher or something across the street who has a bullhorn. Annoying af and it's been going on now for like an hour. But not the laundromat's fault. Now for my actual laundromat experience: There were about ten people here on a Wednesday around noon - not crazy busy and there an ample amount of machines available. Machines smelled clean and the floor is a little run down but not in a way that makes you feel gross. The worker here mopped the floor while I was there, which I appreciate. Average laundry prices - a bit pricey but it's worth it for the machine availability. Spincycle machine for $11 can accommodate more than the $11 machine here (warm water), but you always have to wait for that big one at spin cycle. It was my first time here and getting my wash started was a bit frustrating. I asked the worker and he told me I could buy a card for $2.50 and load it or download the app for now fee. I downloaded the app and spent way too long trying to unsuccessfully connect it. I finally asked the worker for assistance and he tried multiple times but couldn't get it to work either and said maybe it's my phone. I've never had issues with my phone before but what could I really do at this point other than buy a card? So I bought a card - $2.50 for the card plus a THREE DOLLAR FEE to load the card using your credit card!!! I opted for the $100 loading option in order to get a $20 bonus, so after paying the $105.50, I had a balance of $117 to use on my card. I can't believe every time I reload by card it will be an extra $3 fee! Once I finally started my wash with the card, I was wondering when I would be told to "add bleach" as the machine indicates you should add it when it displays. I asked the worker how long into the cycle it normally takes before you are instructed to add the bleach. He seemed like he was a little annoyed but trying hard to hide it and be nice - which I personally think is still good customer service lol because you can't really help feeling annoyed but you're making an effort to hide it. Anyway, he was like "you can add the bleach before you start the machine" and I was like "well why does it say wait to add the bleach until it displays"? Anyway, we walked back over to the machine I was using and the machine was now displaying the message "add bleach" - about 3 minutes into the wash cycle, if anyone is wondering. 4 stars for facilities/machines/cleanliness. 1 star for app not working and laundry card fees - & that's a pretty big deal for me. So I'll give an avg based on that, but it would be more a 3.75 for me

The Laundry Room

3.9

(86 reviews)

I normally go to another spot on University but they were closed on Easter Sunday…read more Since it was still early, made me way on San Pablo and noticed this spot. Parked in front since I was unaware of rear parking. Arrived and only 1 other person washing. Noticed I had to download an app (another one to add to the list) and it was a breeze. I did observed an attendant who was busy with the shop vac cleaning out the dryer vents as well as doing loads of laundry. The area is maintained cleaned and no machines out of order. I did run into an issue and approached the lady who I observed cleaning. Catherine when asked her name reset the dryer since it went crazy after trying to add more time. She reset it and asked me how everything was going. Guess it was obvious it was my first time. Lol Highly recommend and great place.

Super clean, there are a lot of machines, even on a Sunday they're were lots open, the app is super…read moreuser friendly and lets you monitor time on multiple machines. It's great if you're running errands or taking a walk. Staff is friendly and keeps the place in great order. The neighborhood has a lot to offer as well. Win win win.

Solano Cleaning Center

3.5

(83 reviews)

The good: beautiful and modern machines. Place clean…read more The bad : None of the change dispensers can make change from 1's, 5's, 10's or 20's because they're all empty. Half of the lights are flickering too. You need quarters to dry your clothes. SOL, if you don't.

I love that this laundry is open 24 hours.! I go at night when it's not busy, it's a little dirty…read morebut workers are not there at night to clean and I see people sleeping there which they also can't help. I have been coming for years and it's good prices compared to others

Hopkins Launderette

(18 reviews)

I brought my sheets to this place for wash-and-fold. I asked about pricing, as most places charge…read moreby the pound. The lady explained they charge by the load and mentioned that she would wash the king-size sheets separately. Anyway, I picked up my sheets today, and it was $51 for four pairs of sheets! Rip off!

The rate for wash and fold has increased since I left a review seven years ago, but it is still…read moreabsolutely worth the price. The service remains top-notch and my clothes are so well taken care of that many of my garments have been going back to them again and again over the past ten years! As another review mentions, they package things up in paper and they're sorted together, so often socks are all together in one, and t-shirts in another, towels and sheets together, etc. so it makes it even easier to put things away.

Launderland Coin-op Laundry

2.4

(41 reviews)

Ooo weeee filthy! I walked in should had walked right back out! I desperately needed to was n dry…read more Save on gas this was close to my daughter's job! Well it is so filthy in here! Eek. Washer ok $18.50 didn't clean a few items odd. Now I pray the fryers dryers dry! I'm gonna see in a few months n! Wish me luck!

This place is disgusting and if my landlord didn't lock the entire complex out of the laundry room,…read moreI would have never had to experience a place so repulsive and inadequate. First off, I've been here three times. Its the closest laundromat to my house and I rarely see anybody here. Those are the only positive things about this place. Plenty of parking. I have never seen an attendant. I doubt this place has anyone running it. 2 out of 3 times, the trash was overfilled and I had to step outside once I started my laundry because the smell was so disgusting. Why are the benches so close to the trash?? There was trash on the floor and what smelt like rotting food in the trash. The walls aren't even done being painted and I have to be careful so I don't step on trash. The machines are trash. Every time, at least three of the dryers I use dont work, but I don't know until I check my laundry. And a good amount of the dryers already have out of order signs on them, so I can hardly say the dryers work. They're heating also ranges from lukewarm to scolding hot. Also, all the machines are so expensive! The smallest load to wash is over 5 dollars. I think the high prices is the only way I can imagine this place staying afloat. They offer cards where you can add money to use (rather then quarters, which can be convenient) buy you get taxed by add money to the cards and when you buy one. You can only skip a fee when you add money directly at a washer or dryer. Anyways, if you're not desperate, literally anywhere else will worth it. There's some businesses where people shoild be ashamed to be business owners and managers, and this is one of them.

Wash & Fold

2.8

(12 reviews)

Its all we have No real competition in that neighborhood you have to travel several blocks South…read moreto find any other laundromat. If a machine gives you trouble and you lose change you have to return before closing 10 PM and get Henry to give money back to you.

New to the area and this was the closest laundromat. I found it clean and there were many sizes of…read moremachines which fit my needs. I especially liked the extra large washing machines so could do 1 load instead of two little ones. Also, the machines can be paid with the PayRange app which I loaded in LA and could use in Berkeley, that was VERY convenient. The washing machine took my payment and then didn't work and after sending the owner a text, he venmo'ed me the refund. Amazing and very ethical, definitely unexpected, but much appreciated.

Elmwood Laundry

3.5

(89 reviews)

Oh man, I really wanted to like this spot. The surrounding neighborhood is amazing and the laundry…read moreeven has a little parking lot which is nice. However, the old machines are just giving out and although the attendant is present and attentive to customers, the actual lack of working laundry equipment is the reason this place only gets 2 stars. If this spot had actual well functioning washing machines and dryers, this spot would probably be busy every day. Kinda sad.

No bathroom. Multiple machines don't work. As long as you can find a parking the place is okay but…read moreit is in a busy neighborhood with lots of foot traffic and also nextdoor to a 7-eleven. Staff I've met were friendly and helpful but no bathroom

Lake Merritt Laundromat

4.6

(196 reviews)

This is a great laundromat. I went here quite early in the morning (7am). Was completely empty so…read moreI had the place to myself. Very clean facility. I thought the washers were a bit on the pricy side, but found out later their prices are competitive with similar facilities. $7 for the large washer and a quarter for every 7 minutes of dryer use. It is awesome to be able to purchase the dryer in such small increments. Every machine was working, which was refreshing for a laundromat. They also have free WiFi. Only drawback was difficult finding parking, but that's to be expected in Oakland. Would use this place again.

Plenty of washers and dryers, and payment was easy and super flexible. You can't get coins onsite…read morebut you can put money onto a card for the machines or use the app to pay (and also to track your machines) which was awesome! Service was friendly and super helpful. Decent amount of table seating and good Wi-Fi if you have mountains of laundry to wash like I did. Place is well kept. Parking can be a bit of a challenge (note street cleaning on Tuesdays) but otherwise no complaints. This would absolutely be my laundromat of choice!

The Laundromat

(93 reviews)

I came in on a Thursday evening around 5. It had a surprising amount of availability. It's a small…read moreplace. I was offered help with my laundry by someone who I didn't realize was the manager. I had 7 loads to do so I was hopeful in this little place but it's a gem. They have 17 washers total. They also have a little wash station, the water comes out slow but better than no water (especially if you get soap on your hands by accident!). They also gave me one free wash for finding out that I was a first time customer. Manager was already leaving and came back to give that customer service. Downside: The only downside is there are only 4 street parking spaces in front. They also don't have any super small 1 loaders.

Super clean inside and decent prices! The owner is super sweet and helpful when you need it :)read more

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3.5

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The good: beautiful and modern machines. Place clean…read more The bad : None of the change dispensers can make change from 1's, 5's, 10's or 20's because they're all empty. Half of the lights are flickering too. You need quarters to dry your clothes. SOL, if you don't.

I love that this laundry is open 24 hours.! I go at night when it's not busy, it's a little dirty…read morebut workers are not there at night to clean and I see people sleeping there which they also can't help. I have been coming for years and it's good prices compared to others

Spincycle Laundry Lounge

3.1

(16 reviews)

I mistakenly came here when I was looking for our company's dry cleaner and it looked the owners…read morepointed me in the right direction. I think he was just setting up shop or it was fairly new. Well I needed to wash some comforters and immediately thought of this place as it was on my way to work. This is a clean place and you don't HAVE to buy a laundry card. The machine take various payments, card and phone. They wash well and dry quickly. The owner is very helpful as I was trying to use the key pad on the machine instead of the card/phone reader. The only down sides. Not a lot of benches to sit. If you can't park near by, you can't take the little laundry baskets out, especially if you don't have little shopping basket to bring laundry in.

Check the dryers before putting your clothes in; because I've seen the filters like this on more…read morethan three occasions. It looks like they haven't been cleaned in over a day. It's not only unhygienic, but it also wastes a lot more money. Chequeen las secadoras antes de echar su ropa; por que a mi me ha tocado ver asi los filtros en mas de tres ocasiones; esto parece que no se han limpiado en mas de un dia; no solo es antigienico; si no que tambien se gasta mucho mas dinero.

Albany Washing Well

(75 reviews)

I can't thank this laundromat enough for their kindness and honesty. I accidentally left three of…read moremy blankets behind and was heartbroken, thinking they were gone for good. When I called, they told me they had found them in one of the machines and had carefully put them away for me. In a world where it's easy to lose faith in people, this simple act of kindness meant so much to me. Their thoughtfulness, integrity, and genuine care for their customers truly touched my heart. Businesses like this deserve to be recognized and supported. Thank you for going above and beyond. Because of your kindness, you've gained a loyal customer for life, and I will gladly recommend your laundromat to everyone I know.

Albany Washing Well is a real gem. I've been going here for a while, and what really makes this…read moreplace special are the owners. They are such sweet, kind, and caring people. They always say hello when I come in, and I genuinely look forward to seeing them. You can tell how hard they work and how much they care about their customers. The machines are fairly new, everything is clean and well maintained, and there are plenty of different sizes. I recently washed a huge mattress topper in the triple loader and dried it in the extra-large dryer, and it worked perfectly. They also offer wash-and-fold service. I don't personally use that service, but I've watched them doing it, and they are incredibly careful with people's clothes. You can really see the pride and care they put into their work. I also feel very safe here. The owners are around a lot, there are cameras, and it's on a nice block. And while you're waiting for your laundry, you can grab pizza, a burger, or some vegan food right next door. I really do love this place. It's not just a laundromat -- it's a friendly neighborhood business run by people who genuinely care. I'm very happy to support them and highly recommend Albany Washing Well!

Tub Town

(21 reviews)

They are very much on the expensive side and if you're not technologically savvy you might want to…read moreavoid (they use a phone app for the machines). But all in all a good experience. I don't go to laundromats often - just for my oversized blankets - but this one was clean and tidy and felt safe.

Stopped going to the laundromat on Solano Ave in Albany to try to find a better spot. Started going…read moreto Spincycle in El Cerrito Plaza - they are always ridiculously busy and the floor is always dirty. Today while waiting at Spincycle for one of the 3 larger machines, I just decided to get back in my car and drove to TubTown. I was actually pretty excited because I'd read the reviews prior to coming today. When I first pulled up, there was constant shouting. I got out of my car - it's coming from some Evangelical preacher or something across the street who has a bullhorn. Annoying af and it's been going on now for like an hour. But not the laundromat's fault. Now for my actual laundromat experience: There were about ten people here on a Wednesday around noon - not crazy busy and there an ample amount of machines available. Machines smelled clean and the floor is a little run down but not in a way that makes you feel gross. The worker here mopped the floor while I was there, which I appreciate. Average laundry prices - a bit pricey but it's worth it for the machine availability. Spincycle machine for $11 can accommodate more than the $11 machine here (warm water), but you always have to wait for that big one at spin cycle. It was my first time here and getting my wash started was a bit frustrating. I asked the worker and he told me I could buy a card for $2.50 and load it or download the app for now fee. I downloaded the app and spent way too long trying to unsuccessfully connect it. I finally asked the worker for assistance and he tried multiple times but couldn't get it to work either and said maybe it's my phone. I've never had issues with my phone before but what could I really do at this point other than buy a card? So I bought a card - $2.50 for the card plus a THREE DOLLAR FEE to load the card using your credit card!!! I opted for the $100 loading option in order to get a $20 bonus, so after paying the $105.50, I had a balance of $117 to use on my card. I can't believe every time I reload by card it will be an extra $3 fee! Once I finally started my wash with the card, I was wondering when I would be told to "add bleach" as the machine indicates you should add it when it displays. I asked the worker how long into the cycle it normally takes before you are instructed to add the bleach. He seemed like he was a little annoyed but trying hard to hide it and be nice - which I personally think is still good customer service lol because you can't really help feeling annoyed but you're making an effort to hide it. Anyway, he was like "you can add the bleach before you start the machine" and I was like "well why does it say wait to add the bleach until it displays"? Anyway, we walked back over to the machine I was using and the machine was now displaying the message "add bleach" - about 3 minutes into the wash cycle, if anyone is wondering. 4 stars for facilities/machines/cleanliness. 1 star for app not working and laundry card fees - & that's a pretty big deal for me. So I'll give an avg based on that, but it would be more a 3.75 for me

The Laundromat

(93 reviews)

I came in on a Thursday evening around 5. It had a surprising amount of availability. It's a small…read moreplace. I was offered help with my laundry by someone who I didn't realize was the manager. I had 7 loads to do so I was hopeful in this little place but it's a gem. They have 17 washers total. They also have a little wash station, the water comes out slow but better than no water (especially if you get soap on your hands by accident!). They also gave me one free wash for finding out that I was a first time customer. Manager was already leaving and came back to give that customer service. Downside: The only downside is there are only 4 street parking spaces in front. They also don't have any super small 1 loaders.

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The Laundry Room

3.9

(86 reviews)

I normally go to another spot on University but they were closed on Easter Sunday…read more Since it was still early, made me way on San Pablo and noticed this spot. Parked in front since I was unaware of rear parking. Arrived and only 1 other person washing. Noticed I had to download an app (another one to add to the list) and it was a breeze. I did observed an attendant who was busy with the shop vac cleaning out the dryer vents as well as doing loads of laundry. The area is maintained cleaned and no machines out of order. I did run into an issue and approached the lady who I observed cleaning. Catherine when asked her name reset the dryer since it went crazy after trying to add more time. She reset it and asked me how everything was going. Guess it was obvious it was my first time. Lol Highly recommend and great place.

Super clean, there are a lot of machines, even on a Sunday they're were lots open, the app is super…read moreuser friendly and lets you monitor time on multiple machines. It's great if you're running errands or taking a walk. Staff is friendly and keeps the place in great order. The neighborhood has a lot to offer as well. Win win win.

Teddy Bear Wash & Dry

(20 reviews)

Great coin op laundry. No wifi onsite, but has a bill to quarter exchange machine. Washer dryers…read moreseem to be well maintained and the facility is generally clean. Competitively priced.

Their workers there are so disrespectful and unprofessional this morning one of the ladies that…read moreworked there was yelling and swearing at me because where I was parked. she could've approached me a different way. I felt really threatened and did not feel safe .I will not be recommending this place to any of my friends that have fur babies. I was really going to bring my dog in to get her nails trimmed, but I'm going to find somewhere else.

Bing Wong Wash Center

3.2

(54 reviews)

I am giving Bing two stars because the ladies who work here are really nice and give you change…read morewhen you need it. That extra star is for them. This place is not closed but it should be or someone who cares should take it over. I came back here after some years today because I was curious to see if things had improved. Well, if anything, they are worse. More broken machines - hardly any machines work here and the place is incredibly dirty. I used an ancient Speed Queen that churned and chugged and actually got my clothes clean but it was leaking some. This place is sad and has deteriorated a lot in the years since I have been here. It s dirtier and more full of junk. It is evident that the owner does not care about it. He really does not. Hardly anyone in there and I am sure a well maintained laundry place could make some money. Sad. Go to Elmwood Laundry on College - it is more expensive but it is clean and better maintained.

$2.25 for a load in the wash, and $0.25 per 7 minutes in the dryer if I remember correctly…read more My bf and I easily found three washing machines next to each other for us to run all of our laundry at once. We weren't sure if we had enough quarters on hand, but they had an easy to use machine with clear labels telling us how to use it that converted a $20 bill into change for us. The place was pretty empty when we went in the afternoon mid-week. The atmosphere is quite calm, it's easy to just go through the motions of completing the laundry, and we didn't have to interact with any staff which was nice because we were both rather tired. Something to note that my bf and I missed originally is that the machines recommend putting your detergent in first so it's at the bottom of the machine before adding your dirty clothes. We easily shifted out clothes over by hand and poured in the soap, but you can avoid the hassle by following the directions. The hours and location are particularly nice as well. It is open for much of the day and into the night, and is across the street from a 7-Eleven. I believe Kuboba is nearby as well and they have good drinks and food if anyone is interested. There are these slanted benches along the sides of the wall that you can sit at. They're a strange angle, you wouldn't be able to rest something like a book on them without the book falling through the back of the bench. However, they were comfortable enough. I charged my laptop and phone before we came over and worked on some writing using a hotspot on my phone while the laundry ran. My bf comfortably crocheted beside me. Once the laundry finished washing, there were these clean, easy to use baskets with wheels that you could use to transport your laundry. We again found some dryers conveniently in a row and used those. Then, we went back to our respective tasks. I took a brief break to cross the street to the 7-Eleven. Aside from the many machines available, there are relatively large counter spaces at a good height for folding laundry. My boyfriend and I folded and packed up our laundry into suitcases before heading out. We left with a hefty bag of quarters and three loads worth of clean laundry.

BB's Laundromat & Dry Cleaners

4.0

(65 reviews)

I don't come to laundromats often but I love that there were so many options for washers and…read moredryers. Small loads, big loads, double loads, quadruple loads! This place has a size washer and dryer to meet your dirty laundry needs. I washed my comforters here. BB's accepts cash and has a change machine OR you can use credit card. Free WiFi, TV, parking and conveniently located next to Neighbors Donuts and Chefs if you get hungry. Staff was helpful as well. They informed me that I can drop off my laundry for them to wash and fold if in a pinch (obviously for a price). I'm going to take them up on it next time.

I really enjoy this laundromat and I come here very often. This place is really friendly, clean and…read morewell-kept. I am very picky when it comes to things of this nature & they are really great. If anyone has ever had a bad/negative experience give it a try again. Things happen, people go through things, but I guarantee you they will not let you down relative to upkeep, friendliness and accessibility to a variety of different good machines.

SpinCycle Laundry Lounge

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