Bellevue Laundromat

Our dryer crapped out randomly today (Sunday), so I was relieved to find a local coin laundromat that was open. I parked across the street in a metered spot (free on Sundays) and found the place relatively empty at around 5 pm. There was one other customer, and someone else left their washer running.
The machines were relatively easy to use. $ 0.25÷7 minutes in the dryer. Got the job done!

When I don’t have time to run to my in-​laws’ to do laundry — or when I have put it off so long I have 4+ loads — I’ve come to find this place as a nice little option. It’s small, so it has the potential to be very crowded during peak times. Avoid Saturday and Sunday afternoons. But I rarely have issues early weekend mornings or weekday evenings. I think being set more in a neighborhood keeps it from being too well known, and most customers are pretty local. The major downside is that there are not a lot of seats, and the tight space can make it difficult when someone is trying to load the washing machine, another is folding clothes and someone else is trying to get down the same aisle to the dryers. But as another reviewer has said, coming in at a down time can really make Bellevue a good option when needed.

After subjecting myself one last time to a 15 minute drive just to do laundry at Tiny Bubbles on S. Grand, I decided it was time to find someplace closer to my apartment. Bellevue Laundromat answered that call and my life has become ever more convenient.
Pros: It’s clean and cute inside. There’s an arcade game and a soda machine and some magazines if you feel like reading. The shop next door has coffee and snacks (and booze!) and the fellas there are really nice. I’ve never had a problem with a machine and the prices are average.
Cons: A bit small with limited seating. I usually go in the mornings during the week and this has yet to be a problem for me, but I could see it being highly inconvenient when it’s full. It seems like a lot of people drop off their laundry and go home to one of the many nearby apartments, so if you’re someone who likes to sit at the laundromat there is usually a place to do so. Also, there was no parking lot that I could see, so finding a spot on the street could be an issue. Again, I haven’t had a problem with this but I could see it being an issue if/​when things get busy. UPDATE: After drinking too much coffee one day and ending up doing laundry here, I realized there is no restroom. This is kind of a huge con in my book, although I understand why they don’t have one.
Overall, I recommend this place if you live in the area. Just be aware of when you go and that it may be crowded if it’s busy!