Coin-O-Matic

NICE !!! I needed a 24 hour laundromat while traveling in Detroit, and this did the trick — about half a dozen people there at 11pm on a Wednesday, mostly young women, not unsafe feeling at all. not sure if I’d want to come here at 4am alone, but it seems reasonably busy and well lit.

This Coin-​O-​Matic is one of the few in the area open 24 hours, but despite that convienence, I always steered clear. On Michigan at W Grand Blvd, this laundromat is not in the most desirable area. ESPECIALLY if you are taking advantage of the 24 hours factor and coming here late night. I would definitely not advise that. But on a light post-​daylight savings time evening when I needed some laundry done fast, and knowing that my usual laundromat on Vernor closed early, I decided to just brave it. I only had one load to throw in.
I was pleasantly surprised! Street parking put me right in front so I had full view of my car the whole time (and no… my car is NOT the beat up white one in the picture on here lol). Inside, I found a very large selection of various load sized washers and dryers. Considering I’ve yet to ever see a 24 hour laundromat that is squeaky clean, this place is pretty well kept up.
There were a lot of families in here, with the kids running around playing and watching spanish television on the one small TV while their parents did the wash. I brought a book to bide my time. The regular top load washers are only a dollar per load — CONSIDERABLY cheaper than what I’ve been paying at Lupita’s on Vernor. There was a gentleman working there, walking around and spot cleaning and just providing general service. He kept to himself but was working the entire time, and had a kind face and smile. There are a few vending machines for both snacks and detergant.
It almost made me feel bad for writing the Coin-​O-​Matic off as being a shady pit, which was honestly the impression I always got just from driving by. Because it’s not in the best area, I would forewarn anyone who gets real anxious around that type of environment. Also, I would never go (especially by myself) late at night. But it is really SO much cheaper than the place I had been going (where i paid about $ 3 per load just to wash), so I just may switch and start coming here.
But I will make sure it is during daylight hours. :)