Laundromats are just expensive nowadays, so I think normal pricing for the market but it definitely did cost money. Otherwise, super clean, super easy. They had an easy way to load up your card via cash or credit card. Not too busy either. Super nice parking for the Somerville area. read more

The washing is expensive, but the free dryers and capacity makes it worth it. It's a very calm and clean environment. My only fix would be more tables to work at while waiting, but those are a want not a need read more

there is an amazing women here that was so kind and helpful . she worked all the time we were there and make the time there so amazing . especially when there is so much anger . it amazing to go somewhere where people really care . thank you to you amazing staff Oct 24.2025 read more

Incredibly expensive, the machine I used said it would run hot water.... I needed that for health reasons, only to find out it ran hot for the first wash lasting two minutes. I paid for two washes and two rinses in the same machine were it does all of them in one process, expecting hot water, only to discover the hot water did not arrive, so the infections and other issues that needed hot water were never addressed. I paid 14.00 for the washer, for hot water, two washes and two rinses for 33 minutes. I paid 4.00 for laundry detergent, two dollars for the card that is the only card that can be used in the machine... you transfer money from your account to the laundromats card to do everything from the machine to getting detergent. The laundromat card only takes from bank cards increments of ten, the cash it accepts is only bills. They say the driers are free, they are not, they are folded into the cost of washing. I have been here twice, each time the cost is absolutely off the charts. read more

I used the machine they have to add money to your laundry card and was scammed out of $20. Inserted my card into the machine and entered my pin. After about 3 min the machine says error contact management. I then ask the lady working there what happened and for the management info to get my money back and she replies "You have to be more patient". I did nothing but wait for the machine. She then takes my card and puts into the machine and does another transaction as credit and it goes through. I then inform the lady that I was charged more than one time and only received $20. I show the lady my account and that I was double charged. Her response was " you have to call your bank". I called my bank 2 times and their telling me only one charge went through when I clearly see the money deducted twice out my account . I basically have to take it as a loss at this point. I would suggest not using their machine and just taking the cash out from the ATM next door. I will go back for the free dryers but I would never use the card machine again. Complete SCAM!! read more

I had a great experience here Pros -Lots of machines -Several size -Clean -Ample parking -Amazing customer service from Fernanda -Free dryers Cons -On the expensive side, particularly if you hang dry laundry read more

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I needed a larger washer than my own for an oversized comforter. The manager told me I needed a card. It was $3. When I went to the washer, he said wait, you need to put money on the card. I said didn't you put $3 on it? No, that's just for the card. He showed me a machine to load the card. How much is the wash? $13.75. Are you kidding me? Ok, I'm trapped, put $13.75 on the card. Oh, the machine only takes $10 or $20's and doesn't provide change. So $23 for a comforter and a card that I'll never use again? Right. Ok, I'm out of here. I called a friend who said his laundromat charge $7 for an oversized wash and $1.50 for a dryer. "Showcase Laundromats" are a chain, avoid at all costs. read more

This laundromat is very expensive, and you have to fight for the dryers after you pay 9+ dollars for a single wash. The dryers are 'free' but you pay in emotional labor because everyone separates their loads into every open dryer available leaving everyone to fight over them. The owner lady is very nice, but all the other employees are super rude. When the owner is there, the place is clean, when she's not-- it's a mess. read more

Always clean, nice bathroom. Workers are always keeping up with everything. Nice, helpful staff. Dryers are included in wash price, which is nice. read more

Angie is the best she went above and beyond for me. She just knew exactly what to do. Angie is perfect. Hope you're reading this!! The best. All the staff here are really hands on and the place is clean and has parking, important for me. Again, definitely recommend this place. Laundry sucks but this took the edge off read more

I arrived to do laundry at 10:40pm after checking online that last wash is 11:00 (I've been late before but wasn't sure how late) upon arriving I was informed through a locked door "sorry last wash is 10:30" read more

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The staff was friendly and very helpful. I had trouble figuring out what to do and they jumped in to help. Thank you

It advertises that the last load is at 11pm. The woman working there today told me the last wash was 10pm. I asked if that was her decision or the establishments and she said "yes". Maybe update your hours or make sure your employees follow what you advertised. read more

Angie is awesome...keeps the place clean and if course, very warm & welcoming! She is the reason we always go back.

New reduced hours: doors are now locked at 9pm. Hand penned note taped to the bottom of the door. Otherwise its a pretty decent laundromat. read more

I've been using the place for over 6 months and loved it especially when Angie was working there. She is wonderful! Unfortunately I had a terrible experience when another employee who worked around noon on Tuesday April 5th 2022 treated me horribly. This employee threw trash from a cart on me and without stopping swept dust into my face. When I asked her if she needed me to move she was rude and aggressively continued using foul language. I asked for her name or the name of her supervisor and she refused. read more

Employees are quite rude and mean to customers who haven't used equipment before. Won't be going back

Good place lots of space free drying on 15 min timers seems clean. I go here every weekend

today was my first visit to this laundromat; it definitely won't be my last visit! the attendant was very helpful, showing me how to add money to the card and helped me with the machines. if you wash your clothes here, the dryers are free (win). The laundromat is also right.next to a Starbucks (another win!). the space is clean and spacious. read more

40lb washers cost 8.35 60lb is 9.35 and 80lb costs 13.35. You can only charge your card in $10 increments, which means the store pockets whatever you can't use. Machines only take the store card which costs $3. But the place is clean and the machines are extremely fast and quiet read more

TL;DR: Clean, free wifi/parking, and not as expensive as you think at first (see analysis at end). Wonderful experience! Came in today (after visiting a different nearby laundromat and leaving in disgust) to wash two huge comforters. The place was super clean and bright (tons of windows). It's next to Starbucks so there is FREE WIFI. They have a parking lot, with free parking! And they have *tons* of machines. Did I mention that it is clean? There was no odor of cigarette smoke, the machines smell clean and appear well maintained. This is what matters to me in a laundromat... Seems obvious, but clearly it isn't. Thank you, Showcase! I posted this on my review of the other laundromat, also. At Showcase, the cost was $10.80 for one giant machine which held both comforters, and the drying was free. I did have to buy a card for $3.00 -- annoying, but not awful. At The Laundry Room, the per cost wash for one of their machines is $3.25. I would have needed 2 machines, so that is $6.50. Parking (on street, down the block) was $2.00. Drying was going to be $.25 for 6 minutes, and each comforter ended up taking ~30 min to dry, so that's an additional $2.50. Total was $11.00. So the actual cost differential works out to be $13.80 vs $11, a difference of less than $3.00. For a much better experience, no smoke/mold, free wifi, and not having to walk down the street? I'll take it! read more

Wow, what a great experience. Angie was so incredibly helpful. And her enthusiasm makes doing laundry fun. First, Showcase has incredible machines. I'm not an expert on laundromats, but I searched Yelp for a big place that was open late. My son's entire bedding and clothing was shipped back home, and my wife was dreading doing all the laundry. I figured I'd score some points so I told her I'd use lots of machines and get it done in a few hours. (Also commandeered my neighbor to help) I had no clue how the place worked, so Angie was super helpful in showing me how to use their cash cards. We ended up with four full carts of wash to do. She recommended the largest machine, which holds 80 lbs. She also recommended that we select extra wash and extra rinse. It would do all that in 38 minutes. And these aren't just any machines. The entire operation runs on Huebsch machines. While Huebsch used to be a German brand, it was bought by Alliance Laundry Systems from Wisconsin. So these machines are now designed and built in the US. They are fast, gentle, and they do a great job. The dryers are huge, and they don't run so hot as to scorch your clothes. In the end we used two machines. A 60 lb and an 80 lb. And then we used TEN dryers at the same time. (They're free). This way the comforters and pillows and sheets and jeans all got dry about the same time. Then there were nice big folding tables, and we got everything folded. Done. It was amazing, and everything came out great. The last time I used a laundromat was when I was in college, so I'm no expert. But wow, Showcase was great, the machines were awesome, and Angie was a great help and an inspiration. Oh, and I got mega credit from my wife. read more

This place is double the price of all the laundromats I've been to in this area. $7.45 for the standard small washer and you are forced to pay $3 for their laundry card to even use the machine. They had no change for cash and credit cards are only in $10 increments so you can't even buy $15 for 2 loads. No idea why anyone would go here. read more

Their machine to put money on the laundry card rarely works and there is no one at the desk to help out. They don't answer phone calls either. read more

You are forced to buy a "money card" to pay for the machines, which are the most expensive in the area and the employees are incredibly rude and unhelpful. read more

Let me start by saying, that I am generally pretty good about doing laundry almost once a week, so I almost never have more than two loads, but last week i did, and my washing machine at home always goes off balance... it's just a big hassle. My girlfriend had about 5 loads of laundry. I saw clothes that I've never seen her wear in the 5 months we've been together... needless to say, she needed the big washing machines... and several FREE dryers at a time. That's right FREE dryers. I was amazed... AND you don't have to deal with quarters. You load money on to a card, and then use that for the washing machines. We were there on a Sunday night around 9 (prime laundry time) and we had no problem claiming some machines and getting about 7 loads of laundy done in under 2 hours!! Starbucks is right next door, so you can grab some coffee while you're waiting. Tacos Lupita is also across the street, and if you read my review of that, you'll want to go ahead and grab a taco dinner while you're waiting for your laundry to dry. It was super clean too. There was a nice man in there the entire time, cleaning out the lint traps, sanitizing the folding stations and all the while with a friendly smile on his face! I will definitely go back here if i have more than one load to do! read more

Good Christ, is this a Laundromat or rehab center for feral toddlers? It was like Lord of the Flies set to the sound track of Dora the Explorer (which was playing for the entire 2.5 hours I was there). As if doing laundry isn't enjoyable enough on its own, at Showcase Laundry, you can fold your skivvies to the ear splitting and continuous shrieks of children while they run playfully under your folding table and teeth first into your knee caps. No amount of free dryers are worth that kind of aggravation on a Sunday morning. read more

Showcase Laundromat - Laundromat Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I've been using their wash-dry-fold service for almost 2 years now. About every other week, I drop off, pre-pay (as per the policy started in March 2010) and pick up a few days later. NOT ANYMORE. Last week I dropped off as usual, but the attendant taking my laundry was on the phone and she couldn't charge my credit card (I guess they run on the same line). There was confusion when my wife tried to pick up our laundry as to whether or not we had paid (since we ALWAYS pre-pay and the receipt wasn't clearly marked for pay at pickup). The attendant that night was kind about it. He tried to reach me, but I was work and he left half of a message I didn't understand so I didn't return the call (thinking it wasn't for me or about laundry). He ended up letting my wife bring home our laundry and said we'd just settle up later if need be. Great right? Fast forward to this morning. We're dropping off laundry and I notice that our receipt for last week's laundry -- which clearly displays my FULL NAME AND PHONE NUMBER -- has been posted for anyone who enters the laundromat to see. When I told the attendant -- who was too busy talking on the phone to stop and take my payment in the first place -- I was very uncomfortable with the practice, she turned completely rude and acted like it was my fault for not paying and not returning the call (what call?!?!!). Then she proceeded to tell me that "it's a nice place. nothing's going to happen with your number" as if I'm overreacting and she's not CLEARLY breaking the standard for privacy practices. Needless to say, I'm over the Showcase Laundromat. I will be taking my business elsewhere and reporting their mishandling of private customer information to the BBB. read more

I've read a lot of reviews saying this place is way overpriced, and that the free dryers just don't make up for it. I don't like losing money, so I finally decided to just do the math. A regular-capacity in-home washing machine is typically around 16 lbs. Showcase charges $6 for a 20 lb. load of laundry. Which means that they would be charging you $4.80 to wash a standard regular-capacity laundry load, dividing out to $2.40 when you consider that you're getting them dry for free, which usually would cost you the same amount again (or more in some cases). Okay, so that's about average. I've seen as high as $3.50 per wash, WITHOUT free dryers. And I've only ever seen lower than $2 on college campuses. So there's that. Now. If you're smart, and you use the big 80 lb. washers to wash more clothes at once, it's $12 per wash, which works out to $2.40 per an average 16 lb. load. Which, factoring in the free drying, is actually $1.20 per an average home-washed load...which is actually pretty damn cost efficient. Then, of course, you get an extra dollar on your card for every $20 you add to it. One dollar isn't a ton, but it does build up to some nice savings over time. Add that to the convenient location, the cleanliness of the place, the BRAND NEW jumbo washers (so excited), and the friendly staff...I really don't understand why anyone laundromatting it in the area would choose to go anywhere else. read more

Ok, so at first I was totally confused by this place - $5 for a relatively small washer? You've GOT to be kidding me?! Only after I had sucked it up and paid $6.50 for a washer that would actually fit all my clothes (and spent $3 on the card, and then put $20 on it...) Only after all of this did I realize that the dryers are free. Says it all over the damn place, so maybe I just can't read, I don't know. But yeah, with free dryers, the cost all comes out in the wash (HA, see what I did there?) and I'd say it probably ends up being a bit less expensive than the place I used to go. Obvious pro's: Right next to Starbucks & Anton's, so you can actually follow the "DRY CLEAN ONLY" instructions on your clothes, without too much extra hassle. And be well caffeinated while you do so. My pro-tip, however, that I'm super reluctant to share because I like my peace and quiet, is to suck it up and do your laundry here before work. They open at 6 and there are few people insane enough to take advantage of that fact. Be one of them, and you won't have to put up with the crowds and the screaming children who are an unfortunate fixture during the after-work crowd. read more

Rarely do I feel the need to sing the praises of a laundromat, but this one is worthy of something close to a sonnet. Showcase Laundromat is a smart place -- big washers, free drying (yes, free) and a happy location with a Subway, Starbucks, and Anton's Dry Cleaning in the same plaza. Instead of quarters, they have a "Charlie Card-esque" approach. The card is $3 (which you can get back ...), and you just stock it up for whatever you're doing. In my case, I did one huge load of laundry is a gigunda-sized machine. $6.75 for the washing. Free for the drying. One catch: the dryers run for 20 minutes per cycle, so don't wander off to Starbucks and expect it to keep going. But hey, it's free ... This morning, I packed the laptop and the laundry, and in 2 hours, I had cleaned, caffeinated, and actually got some work done too. This place gets really busy on the weekends, but daytime and weeknights aren't so bad. Being able to hang at Starbucks while your stuff is on rinse and spin -- that's a good thing. read more

I really want to like this laundromat, but after another round of my laundry coming out smelling like burnt lint, I'm giving up. They need to clean their lint screens more often. I tend to do my laundry later in the day, and I've seen them clean the screens around 8 or 9 in the evening as I'm wrapping up, so I'm guessing my timing is contributing to the problem. My laundry also takes an absurdly long time to dry, which is another sign of lint buildup. As I type this, I'm wearing a pajama top that I just washed, and I'm overwhelmed by the awful smell. I would insist that they let me re-wash my laundry, but there's no sense going through the extra time and effort to risk the same result. I've had better luck doing laundry here earlier in the day, which is why I gave them a few chances, but my schedule doesn't allow for that too often. This place has a lot going for it - a large parking lot, plenty of machines, reasonable prices (if you use their dryers), a Starbucks next door, and friendly staff. It gets pretty hectic on the weekends, but I've never had to wait more than a couple of minutes for a dryer. read more

So one annoying thing that Showcase does is force you to buy a sort of money card thing. You buy the card ($3) and then put money on it. Any money you put on the card is non-refundable, but the card is refundable... supposedly. Since I just moved far from Porter (Allston!) recently - I decided that last night would be my last time going here. After doing my laundry I had $0.25 left on my card. I then asked for them to refund my card. They wouldn't. Or couldn't. The employee definitely understood what I was asking, but the best I could get from his response (he definitely didn't speak much English) was that maybe somebody tomorrow could do it. So though they advertise that these cards are refundable - they seem to only be refundable when they feel like it. Sleazy. read more

Washers are nearly always available here, no matter how busy it gets (which is very busy). So I cram as many clothes as I can into the littlest washer (30 lbs-- HA! try me!) go home for a few minutes (I live very close by) and then return to make the switch to the dryer. Getting a dryer at this laundromat on the weekend is akin to hailing a taxi cab in Times Square: it's possible, but it requires determination, patience, and skill. You keep your eye on which dryers look almost done, and position yourself accordingly. When the owner comes retrieve his/her laundered articles out of the dryer, you must POUNCE immediately and claim the dryer as your own. I've actually seen very few people make the legendary faux-pas of removing laundry that isn't theirs when the dryer is done-- in fact, I've noticed others pressing the "go" button for me when I've come back a few minutes after a 20-minute dry cycle is complete. Somer-villains, this is why I love you. It sure beats college, when people would unceremoniously dump my clean batch of socks and undies on the gnarly laundry room table when I was but a minute late to get my clean clothes. It's worth noting that there are a few dryers that are 25c/7 minutes if a)you didn't wash your clothes at this laundromat but wish to dry them here (real talk, you can totally get away with doing that, especially when it's busy) or b)the adrenaline rush of the above scenario frightens you. And yes, they use a card system rather than quarters, which I LOVE. Yes, I enjoy collecting things, but quarters are not one of those things. Although it hurts my soul a little bit to sacrifice a crisp $20 to the laundry gods, it's so easy to retrieve one from the CSB ATM next door. Overpriced? Totally. The baby-sized washers are $5.50 (!!!) but with dryers included, it's not as awful a deal as you would think. This is one of the least sketchy laundromats I've ever used, even if your clothes do smell a little like coffee if you forget to use a dryer sheet (hi Starbucks next door!), It's hella conveniently located, and its hours are great. I look forward to sacrificing my hard-earned money here for years to come. read more

I never thought I'd say this, but I miss going to this laundromat. It's the usual story. Girl falls in love with an apartment, but said apartment is missing a number of crucial things - stand-up shower, yard access, thermostat, consistent hot water...and, yes, laundry facilities. She's determined to make it work between them, but needs to get a little laundry lovin' on the side...and that's where Showcase comes in. Every two weeks I would load up my biggest overnight bags with dirty laundry and bicycle down past Porter to the laundromat. I would, as everyone else did, cram my clothes into the minimum possible number of the smallest washers, and then, while they spun and rinsed, I would saunter next door, order a latte, and make smalltalk with the Starbucks baristas. 28 minutes later, I'd go, monopolize 3 or 4 of the free dryers, zone out on my ipod or watch the Spanish soap operas on the TV. I was never desperate enough to play the arcade machine (!!!) in the corner, but was often tempted. After a cycle or two, I'd fold everything up, knowing that some of the gentlemen there were eying my undergarments and linens, and would gulp down the dregs of my latte before cycling back home. The wash isn't cheap. You have to "buy" a card and then not lose it, but speaking from experience, they will certainly refund your money when you give back the card (they did it for me twice). But know that when you give back that card (because you've moved somewhere with your own washer and dryer, perhaps?) you're giving back a little piece of an urban tradition and all the experiences therein. read more

Come for the free dryers. Stay for the interesting clientele .

I'm new to laundromats. In the past I've either had a coin-op in the basement or a no-cost washer/dryer due to ownership. I think I'm a fan of the laundromat. The first time I went here was mid-afternoon on a Sunday on a very rainy, crappy day. Bad idea. Just finding a machine was a hassle despite the many units the laundromat has. I went today again around 12:30pm (mind you, it's a Tuesday afternoon), and goddamn was it so non-stressful that it was almost a stress RELIEVER. I hate nothing more than folding laundry, and I actually enjoyed doing the task with my iPod in tow. I'll probably continue to go here, and not bother to seek out other options. read more

I wish no one was ever there because I get tired of kicking people outta the way to the free dryers, but overall this place is quick and easy if you're lazy like me and wait too long to do laundry! I don't even mind if it costs around 15 bucks to do it, because it saves me that in time and and sloth-ness. And it's right by a Starbucks and Subway, so time flies. Whatever, I might be biased because the washer and dryer in my apt suck ass, but I'll keep going here fo sho. read more

Our condo complex dryer is subpar to the point of being useless. Rather than deal with damp wares, or worse yet, the two hour drying cycle- I opt to wash out. So- should I share my high opinion of this place and potentially lead to more crowds? Fuck it, Im a philanthropist with my opinions. The best. So big, so fresh, so clean. I like my clothes washed in machines built after the Vietnam war, that's just me. This place is exclusively nice, new machines. The cheapest machine is expensive and small ($5.50 i believe) and not a good value. But the big machine ($10.25) can handle four/five loads of laundry, wash the hell out of them and spin them to a dryer ready dampness in about 30 mins. THEN THE DRYERS ARE FREE. In your laundromat du jour, a normal load of wash is like $2, and then at least another $2 to dry. $4 a load minimum. Here, you have to suck up the initial investment of $3 for their card (all the machines use them, it is like a reloadable debit card) - but then it is easy street. Especially if you have lots of laundry to do - you are saving serious coin and you dont have to worry about running out of quarters before your laundry is totally dry. You can pick up Starbucks wifi and grab a latte, Antons dry cleaners is directly adjacent for your delicate goods and they have a decent parking lot. Another thing I like, the staff is friendly and literally always cleaning - lint screens, mopping, vaccuming, wiping shit down, washing windows, whatever. It is just a refreshing feeling to see people actually working. The only reason this isnt 5 star is that I had an issue with their machine erasing all the value on my card (like $9 plus $3 for the new card) and it took me like 4 trips to get refunded (the owner always said "Sure, I'll put an envelope at the front" but then never did) It gets it done. read more

I come here when I need to wash bedding and small rugs. They charge $3 to buy a laundry card - which you then need to put money on that card. Average price for a smaller washing machine is $7and if you wash there, drying is free. All the machines work properly. Hablan espanol. read more