Woody’s Laundromat

I have been going to Woody’s for 5 years now. I chose this laundromat for its great pricing and ease in location and parking. It is also great that there is a café right next door as well.
Robert — owner, has always been very nice and great to deal with, so this is not on him at all !
However, after my experience today, I am questioning whether the «usual» attendant is worthy of her job or not. I have actually had many rather rude experiences with her but I try to stay away from her while I am there, lets face it, this is not a social gathering, I just want to do my laundry.
Today, I was having issues with one of the LARGE machines taking my quarters. I got to the point of having to put in 12 more and then it started rejecting my coins. So I go over to the attendant and ask for her help, to where she glares at me, stops vacuuming (which should be done and completed prior to opening and NOT exposing people to industrial dust/​fibers/​lint by the output or exhaust the vacuum machine she uses gives off) she knows this as she is always protecting her lungs with a face mask !!!
She comes over to the machine — I go to show her an example of what I am talking about and she literally slapped my hand out of the way and rushed to grab the coins herself to try her methods of shoving them in to the the slot and hitting the machine !
I am still in a bit of customer service shock with this happening.
I wonder if she knows that is assault and police report could be filed ?
So, with the above said, be aware of the «attendant» ! You may get your clothes clean but it may come with an attitude and or a slap !

I used this laundromat for the first time today (even though it was across town), only because of the good reviews and the fact that they open at 6:30 am, meaning that I would be done in time to take the Shorkweenie Diva to the dog park. Parking was readily available when I arrived and I was impressed at how clean the facility is. The one thing that I would change about it is to make the folding tables a bit more accessible to the dryers.

I have been meaning to write this post for an exceptional experience. Took a Flokati rug to this establishment, not sure whether even the largest machine would hold it. With the help of the attendant and owner I was able to wash and dry it perfectly. The place is exceptionally clean in comparison to three other laundromats I walked out of — no attendant and in a general state of neglect. I can highly recommend Woody’s. Discovered the little café next door which helps during the wait time. All of it a pleasant surprise for someone who is fortunate enough to have a home laundry.

I’ve been coming here for years… when I pointed out to staff that a machine was not working they were rude and insulting. I will not be returning. One staff person actually refused to return my money.

Clean, large laundromat with plenty of machines and parking on the premise.
The prices are the lowest I’ve seen in the area, especially given the size and strength of the washer/​dryers. I was in and out of there in a jiffy :)
I don’t like doing laundry, but this place made it a breeze.

Get my laundry done here! Fluff and fold! Highly recommend. They have never lost or mixed up my stuff, and it always comes folded to perfection. Sweethearts. Love them.

First time at this laundromat. Super CLEAN! A little pricy for washes, small washes costs $ 2.75 however, the convenient private parking lot is worth the additional costs! Also, Woody’s café next door serves good bites and WIFI! Semi quiet neighborhood near Grand Lake. The one issue I have is that they lack folding tables to fold clothes. But overall, the abundance of well kept working machines, outdoor patio, private parking, and a friendly café is worth doing laundry here!

I use Woodies weekly and every time I go, the Asian lady is mopping the floors (using tons of excess water) preventing people from moving around to get the laundry washed, dried, and folded. She literally dumps buckets of water on the floor then mops it up.
I’ve suggested washing the floors during business hours (or busy times) is likely not the best idea but, she pretends not to speak English (although I’ve heard her speak quite clearly to her wash and fold customers).
I’d suggest doing your laundry elsewhere.

Hello Woody’s! Goodbye Laundry Locker :(
Am done with Laundry Locker (even though really close to work) because white clothes are returned dingy, there is no sorting whatsoever, and folding is inconsistent and haphazard.
But Woody’s wash and fold is great. Clothes are thoroughly cleaned, neatly sorted and folded, and promptly available for pick-​up. Great quality service at reasonable prices.

Clean facility, great washer and dryers, nice sitting area in the back and the workers there are nice and very helpful. Definitely recommend this place!

Where do you go when you needs king-​size comforter washed and dried? Oh, and someone who will do all that for you? This place is a lifesaver — for my puppies, that is. House (and Bedroom) training is a heck of a lot easier now.

I was forced to use a public laundry because my cheap azz landlord closed our apartment laundry room down — citing «drought conditions». WTF!!!
I have lived near Woody’s since 2011 — I was a virgin coming through the door. It’s a cool spot, clean and has TV. Free parking, bar and Chinese food spot directly across the street. A few crackheads in the area but they’re harmless & high, so, no worries there. Woody’s Café is next door but I haven’t eaten there.
Cool spot to get some light or heavy duty washing/​drying accomplished.

$ 6/​large load $ 3/​small load. It is clean, but the large washing machine doesn’t spin the clothes very well so they’re really really wet and I have to spend a lot more on the dryer which is mostly my time than an issue about the money

Woody’s: good
is Clean
has parking lot
has well maintained machines up for up to 55lb loads
has plenty of spaces to fold, sit, and working coin machines
has a café right next door & a cute little patio in the back where you can sit quietly
(It is also pretty close to my house and some good food in my opinion)
Downsides:
–The staff is not very friendly, they are working hard doing other people’s laundry and keeping the place clean. — so k .
–Limited parking (but hey, it *has* parking!)
–Not the safest location — but hey I moved to Oakland not Walnut Creek.
Indifferent:
–I am not a fan of big screens which they have one set to a random channel. If you like that stuff the café next door has wifi so you can get a coffee and get your computer hooked up while your clothes wash — or read a book from the Woody’s book club (located near the back of the laundromat)

When your apartment is not equipped with a washer and dryer laundry options are limited. Woody’s is a clean and friendly environment with an acceptable number of machines. If you’re not familiar with the neighborhood, there are some pretty dodgy laundry mats near by. Are you going to pay a little more? Sure, but the extra few dollars are well spent and the staff is friendly.
Outside of the occasional homeless man (one particular man comes to mind) asking for change you can expect little commotion. I find him to be very strategic because everyone has a bag full of quarters but he is respectful if you decline his request.
The laundry crowd is cool and there’s a patio area in the back which is relaxing on a sunny day. Fill up your flask, bring your laundry and get it done! You can typically find me here on Saturday’s.
Oh yeah, here’s a little pro tip for the Woody’s Café wireless network (password = ‘waitamintue’)

Clean and pleasant laundromat. Very inexpensive place to do laundry and there are always machines open no matter what the time. I love coming here to do laundry and the staff here is very nice and helpful.
By the way they have a really cool coffee right next door that is a pretty cool spot to grab a cup of coffee while you wait for your laundry to finish.

I have these huge flokati rugs that are in dire need of a good wash. I needed an industrial sized machine that could support up to 70lbs of weight, and I called a list of local laundromats to double check.
A really warm and friendly man I spoke to here confirmed that their largest washer unfortunately only supports 55lbs, but he tried to help me find an alternative place and gave me plenty of suggestions… which I thought was pretty cool of him. Not too many small businesses would refer you to their competition.
I also checked them out in person once and they are neat, clean, and offer free wi-​fi. If I were looking for any normal laundromat in east bay, this is likely the one I’d choose.

Clean facility, always an attendant present, Lots of machines, fairly priced, back patio with tables to wait at, tvs, café next door, bar and Chinese restaurant across the street, lake not too far away to kill time while loads in dryer.

Woody’s made my life just a little bit better and easier today! About a month ago I broke my right elbow, which has left me semi-​incapable of true independence.
Reading reviews that mentioned their wash and fold service, I called ahead to see how long it would take to get my laundry back. Steve (?) was super friendly and sweet about my injury. He assured me I could get my laundry back before 5 if I brought them in by 11 or so.
He must’ve seen me when I pulled into the lot, because he came out with a cart and took over unloading my car! He handed me over to Marguerite (?), who took over the weighing and details of my laundry. When I returned at 4 PM, my 44 pounds of laundry were all folded neatly and waiting for me.
Marguerite took control and rolled my laundry to my car and loaded it for me. She even refused a tip and wished me a speedy recovery.
I just finished putting it all away. It was folded perfectly and smelled great. I may continue to use their wash and fold service even after my arm heals!
Thanks for taking such good care of me!

Very clean and very big inside! A nice out door seating area with tables, chairs, umbrellas and benches. Great place for kids to run around. Nice flat screen TV’s inside. There’s also a Woodys Café next door which is great to grab a coffee or a breakfast sandwich.
Woodys laundry has a small free parking lot. With about 9 spaces? But there is also a metered parking lot right behind woodys. All and all a great place!