Doing laundry is a boring chore, especially if you’re stuck doing it at a laundromat. Thankfully, to help pass the time, some laundromats now offer unique features and attractions that keep customers entertained — and coming back!
LAUNDRETTE | HAMBURG, GERMANY
A cafe and laundromat by day and a bar by night, Laundrette has two different personalities. The bar takes front and center, with the washers and dryers in the back of the space. At night, they host DJs and parties with dancing between the machines, complete with dance floor lights and lasers. You can also catch soccer matches and other sports on the TVs while you throw back a cocktail.
CELSIOUS | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Billed as a “medi-spa for your laundry,” Celsious is also a place where you can take care of yourself, too. The two-story space includes a full coffee bar on the second floor, offering everything from macchiato to kombucha, in a secluded space where you can get work done. They also host events regularly, like guided meditation nights and figure-drawing sessions.
THE LAUNDROMAT CAFE | COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
With a long menu and delicious looking food, you don’t even need the laundry excuse to eat at The Laundromat Cafe. Enjoy everything from brunch platters to a pulled-duck burger and fries in retro surroundings, plus about 40 different beers. If you’ve still got time to kill after you’re done eating, choose one of the countless books, all arranged beautifully by color around the bar.
COFFEE & LAUNDRY | HONG KONG
Believe it or not, self-service laundromats are a relatively new thing in Hong Kong, spurred by increasingly small apartments that have no room for laundry. Coffee & Laundry aims to be a neighborhood hangout in addition to a laundromat, where customers can socialize and put on events. The small shop has a coffee bar with a full menu of specialty drinks and pastries, along with some cute outdoor seating on the sidewalk.
IGOR’S BUDDHA BELLY | NEW ORLEANS
Igor’s is a dive bar first and laundromat second, but that’s just what makes for a good time. The washers and dryers are not state of the art, but they get the job done, as will the drinks. There’s a stripper pole in the middle of the bar, but it’s generally only used fully clothed during karaoke.
LAUNDRÉ | SAN FRANCISCO
It’s easy to forget that you’re even in a laundromat at Laundré. The sleek, modern space is a coffee shop and lounge first and a laundromat second. That’s not to say they take shortcuts on the laundry, though: they have super efficient, large-load machines. But they’re out of site from the natural-light flooded cafe, making it a peaceful resting spot for avocado toast and coffee.
COWGIRL PIZZA AND LAUNDROMAT | SUNDANCE, WYOMING
If burgers aren’t really your thing, there’s always pizza. Cowgirl Pizza and Laundromat is a cute, hole-in-the-wall where you can eat, drink and do laundry all at the same time. With freshly made pizza dough and house-smoked meats, these pizzas are better than takeout. If you rack up enough loads of laundry, you even get a free beer at the bar.
Final Spin:
Who says laundry has to be boring? Around the world, laundromats are shaking off their plain-Jane reputation and turning chores into experiences. From café vibes and coffee bars to bars, DJs, and even pizza, these creative spots prove that clean clothes don’t have to mean clean-freak boredom. So next time you’ve got a basket to wash, why not make it an outing? Whether you’re sipping a latte, catching a game, or flipping through a color-coded bookshelf, there’s a laundromat out there that turns the mundane into a little bit of magic.
Help me spin more tales by donating through PayPal! Your support keeps the stories tumbling and the creativity suds flowing Here.
The Laundry Club Blog 
Leave a comment