Doug’s Suds

This place is a cornerstone for all of us in Cole Valley who were not blessed with a washer/​dryer in their apartment. Rumor has it that even some of those who were, still come to Doug’s Suds for a more reliable «spin».
Usually all of the machines are functional, the place is clean, and the change machine gives you change when you ask for it. It’s got a Spartan vibe about it – nothing unnecessary here.
As of Sept 2015 there are:
— 10 washers ($ 3.25 a pop)
— 10 dryers ($ 0.25 for 6 min)
— 4 chairs
— 3 carts
— 2 change machines
— 1 ATM
— and of course a folding table
I cannot speak for the quality of the detergent vending machine, but it does look like its from the era of Jukeboxes.
I’ve never met Doug, but I am convinced that he’s a great dude. He kept the place open in spite of threats from the landlord not to renew his lease, by leaving a notebook around asking for stories about how people find it to be a necessity. Needless to say, the booklet is gone, we got a few new chairs, and it looks like I can have clean clothes for the next little while. Thanks Doug!
P. S. Thanks for not being a stickler for late launderers such as myself. Many sock related apocalypses have been avoided.