Bubbles and Beans is conveniently located near my home and is usually quite clean without any houseless people loitering. My first complaint is that the coffee shop never opened; so, there are no beans. I assume that there will never be any beans. It's not uncommon to put your stuff in a dryer, only to find out ten minutes later that no hot air came out and your clothes are still wet. So, after throwing a few dollars in one dryer, you have to transfer your clothes and pay the full amount AGAIN. Plus, the waste of time it causes. At the very least, why aren't there 'out of order' signs posted???? Many of the washers are out of order too. And, don't be fooled, these washers are not hooked up to hot water. So, in addition to there never being any beans, there will probably never be any hot water. It's also hit or miss on whether or not the change machine will be working. Hauling your stuff all the way to the laundromat to find out that you can't do laundry because there isn't any change available is quite frustrating. It might be a good idea to upgrade the machines for electronic payment if they can't maintain the change machine. Lastly, you better hope that there isn't a rush because there is only one transfer cart available for the whole place. Please take care of your business; this is awful. read more

Bubbles & Beans Laundromat - Laundromat Near Me - San Francisco, California

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE!! I love 1 1/2 blocks away. Super convenient for my but I will now prefer to go to another laundrymat 6 long blocks away. SMH!! Machines constantly out of order. And you don't realize until your clothes is half way "done". Coin machine seems like they've gotten better at stocking it. But I swear when I'm in a hurry & with my toddler this is my only option. But I will NEVER return. Who do is contact for my refund!??? 25$ down the drain! Only to not have dried clothes and no more cash. DO BETTER FOR THE COMMUNITY or SHUT DOWN, SELL it!! read more

Bubbles & Beans Laundromat - Both machines at the bottom have 25/26 min left when I found out they were not drying. Had to stuff everything at the top - Laundromat Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Three of the four dryers I used tonight did not work. I was using four separate dryers in the first place because I knew these dryers can be weak sauce. After I realized my clothes were still damp, the change machine was out of change so I didn't have enough quarters to dry everything a second time so now I have damp clothes hang all around my bedroom. Frustrated there is no service number to contact only an emergency number. read more

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Bubble and beans is where I go to do laundry but each time I go, there's always issues with the washers and dryers. Here are the issues: -Washer doesn't spin so my clothes end up soaked when I take it out. (Also, I'm pretty sure they don't use hot water) -Sometimes the washer doesn't rinse the clothes so it's just spinning dry -The soap dispenser drawer (or whatever it's called) needs to be cleaned immediately, they're pretty nasty. -The four dryers closest to the entrance doesn't get hot enough so my clothes aren't dry. (If they're available, I use the two big dryers because those seem to work the best) I've called multiple times but no one picked up. I'm wasting money and time... It sucks because this place is convenient but I might have to choose another place to do laundry. read more

I like the bubbles, but I'm still waiting on the beans. Please, I need some entertainment. This place is a mystery to me--what's with the weird patio bench that obstructs the back door (where does it go?) or the room at the front with the opaque windows (what's in there?)? You can do laundry here on a weekday afternoon and find that you're totally alone for nearly an hour. You can also have the misfortune of having your coin purse taken by a gypsy woman doing her laundry next to you, like a woman who was here during my last wash. It's so clean in here, which is a feat considering the dismal state most Mission laundromats are in. They also have a machine that I put a 100 lb. wash load into for all you binge washers. read more

Go elsewhere if you can. I've been going to this laundromat for about 2 years, and my experience has gotten consistently worse -- washers that don't fill with water, eat change, mold growth, dryers that don't get hot, etc. It's an unattended laundromat so I get there are bound to be be some issues, but they've become the norm. Plus there's no contact posted to report issues or work to address problems. read more

I started coming here roughly 4 months ago because all of the laundry mats in the downtown area have homeless people, broken machines and no seats or cheap plastic chairs to sit in. For awhile this place was good. Within the last 2 months washer machines are constantly broken and the dryers don't get hot enough. You have to split your load into 2 dryers if you are using the top dryers. The bottom dryers don't work. It will take all night to dry your clothes. This laundry mat is turning into what I was trying to get away from when I started coming here. The only thing this laundry mat is missing is homeless people. Within the last 2 months the change machine is constantly broken. I end up having to buy things that I don't need from random stores in order to get change or I have to walk several blocks to another shittier laundry mat to get change from their change machine. I'm probably making it harder for the people in the shittier laundry mats to do laundry due to me and other customers from this laundry mat taking all of their change. Right before writing this review I had my clothes in the bottom dryer for 32 minutes and they weren't dry so now I have to put them in the top dryers for another 32 minutes. It's my day off. I have shit to do. I don't want to spend all day fucking around in this laundry mat. Next time I use a bottom dryer and my clothes aren't dry after 32 minutes or the fucking change machine doesn't work I'm leaving a Better Business Bureau review and a Google review and I'm going to stop coming here. This laundry mat is already 15 blocks from my house. It would be worth traveling the 15 blocks if all of the machines were working and the change machine was working. If you can't afford to maintain your machines you can't afford to run a laundry mat and you should get into another business. I personally would be willing to pay higher prices as long as the machines work. read more

I'm so glad I found this place! It's clean, quiet, and there is usually no wait for the machines. Bubbles has an assorted size of machines: XL ($7.75), big ($5), medium ($3.75) and small ($2.75). I assume the XL and big machines are generally used by those who either pile up their laundry until they run out of undies or by those with 3 kids who just can't seem to go a day without getting some random stain on their outfit. I normally use the medium-sized machines as it is big enough to fit 1 week's worth of clothes, and the small machines for delicates. They have a change machine and a machine that dispenses detergent, frantic softener, etc for about $1 each, which is pretty helpful for the days I forget one or the other. They also have organic detergent here too! I also like the location: Fiore is next door, the owners make a mean latte for $3.25 and Jumpstart is up the block where you can grab one of their specialty sandwiches, while you wait for the laundry. BTW, there is no wifi or restrooms, so come prepared! read more

I come here about once a week. Mildew and crud on top of the detergent spout at the top of the machines. There are always broken machines with no alert on them. Some machines do not take the quarters. With such negligence by management I worry if they are really using hot water. There are other laundromats nearby and I will have to try them read more

Had a pretty good experience here. First time doing laundry in my new neighborhood. (Except not really new since I grew up in Noe Valley.) The machines are super clean and they are fast. I didn't think $3.75 for a triple load wash was very much. If it means the machines will be kept up and the floors will stay clean, I'm in. Went around 2:30PM on a Sunday and had no trouble getting a machine, a cart, or a dryer. In fact, I was alone for about half of my stay. I had to drop a star because there is hardly anyplace to sit. I guess I'm glad they have as many machines as they can cram in, but there are only two benches that each hold 2 people. Or, on a day like today, one crying, prone 4 year old and one man rocking back and forth and saying "six minutes, six minutes" over and over again. Some seats outside would be nice. I don't know where they would put more seats, but it seems like there has to be a way. All that said . . . This will probably be my main place to go until I get my home washing situation set up. read more

There are a lot of great things about this laundromat: large selection of large capacity washers, never too busy, friendly management/owners, clean. But as I sit here waiting for my laundry to wash, I felt inclined to write, and hopefully it will catch the eye of someone who can make a difference. I've been coming here for about a year now and while I've never had any problems, it seems increasingly apparent that things are beginning to lag. When I first started coming here, a couple of washers were broken. No big deal. But in the span of a year, none of the broken washers have ever been repaired. For what seems like a relatively simple cash cow business, you'd think they would want everything working during all operating hours. On top of that, and my final straw tonight, is the coin machine is not functioning. The out of order light isn't on, and there's no sign, but it's simply not working. I ended up walking the two blocks to the nearest laundromat to get change and noticed more machines (albeit mostly single load size) and slightly cheaper prices. I'm sure I'll still continue to come here because it's 2 blocks closer and I'd challenge you to find anyone who goes out of their way at 9pm on a Sunday for a laundromat, so proximity is really all that counts. I just hope somebody will get things in working order because when laundry costs $15 (2 people for 3 weeks worth), I can't find that in my couch cushions. read more

This place is really clean and if you have large items, wash them here! I had a comforter that I was paying $35 to get cleaned at the laundromat. I washed it here for 5 bucks with the same result. read more

I started coming to this laundromat a few months ago because I was fed up with the ancient machine at the one closer to where I live. I'm so glad I made the switch. As has already been mentioned, it's extremely clean, the various machines are all new and reasonably priced. They don't have "beans" yet, but I know they are planning to attach a coffee shop. Until then, it is next door to a cafe and close enough to other Mission businesses to grab a drink or snack while you wait. However, the best part of this place is the owners. 3 brothers and I think I have met all of them. Tonight, I was in there and one of them came in with his daughters to collect the quarters out of the machines and refill the change machine. Just as he started to empty the quarters out of my dryer, it stopped and I went over to feed it. He took 3 quarters out of the collection, dropped them into my machine and kept going about his business. WOW. Never have I ever. We had a nice chat and I told him how much I really appreciate how well they run the place. He was very grateful and gracious. Go give them your biz. They're awesome guys. read more

Love this place. The washers are a little pricey but still not bad at all for the city. It's never been too busy where I can't find a machine (even on Sunday evenings!). The dryers are EXTREME (in a good way). Your clothes will shrink if you use high heat because they are so powerful. I now use low heat and put an extra quarter or two in if needed to ensure that my dresses don't become t-shirts. read more

Never crowded! Always clean! Brand new & fast machines! Loves!

I've happily been using this laundromat for almost 6 years. It's one of the cleanest and affordable laundromats in the area. I have friends that come from other neighborhoods to do their laundry here it's that good. I've met the owner a few times and he's always friendly and helpful. Especially, when it comes to broken machines. There are many things that are awesome about living in this area, and I think Bubbles & Beans is one of them. read more

Clean and functional for cold washes however the past three weeks (extent of my recent experience) there has been no hot water. This is either due to negligent management or it is a scam (false advertising). If there is no hot water please put a sign up, maybe some don't mind, but full disclosure is necessary. read more

Just another typical laundry mat. Can't say nothing bad about it but also can't really say anything excellent about it. Gets the job done. Never had a problem getting to use a machine. Big selection of several different sizes of washers and many dryers to use. read more

This place is fantastic. The machines are all brand new and squeaky clean. The cost per load is a little bit more, but it's absolutely worth the additional expense. They have loads of high-capacity washers, so there's no competition for them, which is nice. The only issue is parking -- there's not a lot of it, so if you have a lot of laundry, you might find yourself walking a ways with it. read more

The change machine was not only broken, but the "out of service light" was not even on. Additionally, the coin return button did not work on the washing machine, prompting me to lose $2 in change. Very disappointing and will be difficult to trust again. read more

Great experience so far was able to fit a lot in the small one and very clean and quick only 23 minutes for the small washer.

As convenient as this is to my apartment (around and the corner) the machines are constantly broken and out of order. Each time I contact the owner about a machine being broken he gets aggressive and tells me not to use their laundromat. Keep in mind I've giving them Bi monthly business for the past 5 years. Tonight one of the washing machines I used flooded the floor. I contacted the owner to let him know and again complete aggression. Just letting you know your floor is flooded dude. Get it together and fix your machines. Taking my business elsewhere due to the complete unreliability of this laundromat. read more

Clean laundromat, so far. A few dryers have something black like tar in them. Change machine doesn't work and I'm here an hour after opening. Bubbles only here but fortunately Fiore Cafe is right next store. They're super friendly there but sadly had no change. Hoping I brought enough to finish. read more