**PRICES** (as of 2/4/18) -$3.25 for a normal sized wash -$7.50 for a commercial wash (about 2.5x bugger than the normal wash) -$0.25 per 5 minutes of drying time Laundromats are always a pain in San Francisco. But Mr. Bubbles let's you have the best experience possible. I used to wash my clothes at the nearby Francisco Launderette due to convenience, as it is about half a block from my place vs. Little Bubbles which is about 2 blocks further and over a hill. But, Little Bubbles is always more clean and well-lit, and in a good part of the neighborhood. Prices are comparable to other laundromats in the area. If you need to do laundry, do it at Little Bubbles! read more

Premises dirty and decaying: shame on Dan's family. many machines out of service; change machine empty; wash/rinse water turned down on washer I used today! read more

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Used to be okay but now it's undeniably bad. Literally ripping off people off. Most machines don't work. Extremely dirty. There is zero upkeep, owners probably just letting it sit there to collect as much money as possible. Terrible business. read more

Little Bubbles Coin Wash - Example of the machines not working. Paid for a wash only to come back with the clothes not washed but also water filled to the brim. - Laundry Services Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is no longer a laundromat. It is just a room full of broken washers and dryers. It used to be nice. A very nice man took great care of Little Bubbles for years. Now it is not a place you can go to get your laundry clean. read more

I very rarely leave yelp reviews, but had to for this place. Only 1 (1!) out of 14 dryers were working. The rest would either eat your coins or didn't have the heat going, leaving your clothes sopping wet after paying for a cycle. The same story went for the washing machines. You'd be better off not ever going here and saving yourself the heartache and frustration. read more

Y'all I come here about once a week for months. Barely any of the dryers work. It is clearly not maintained nor cleaned, I just saw a Mr. Mouse poke his head out from under one of the dryers. I got a quarter stuck in one of the machines weeks ago and it's still stuck in there. Not coming back again. read more

Dryers rarely work and if you're black, the owners keep checking if their doors are closed. The laundromat across the street is better!

basic, quiet, and good located coin wash. machines and dryers were in good condition and it's only a block from where I live in the heart of North Beach. read more

Little Bubbles Coin Wash - Washing Machines were in good condition - Laundry Services Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The tale of two Laundromats. Right there on Grant across the street from each other. I was going to "north bleach coin wash." I went there because someone told me it was cheaper than Little Bubbles (and cause they used to have Ms. Pacman). Well after all my clothes were in the wash (and I hadn't done laundry in forever, of course) BOTH change machines broke and I was SOL. I went to Mr. Bubbles and explained my plight (he really hates it when people use his two, always working machines for the meters and such). I told him I would move my clothes over and never ever go back across the street. I kept my word, but only after I heard his chuckling about how people always come over from the other place to get change, and he says, "if they have no change, why don't you just do your laundry here!?" He's so right. I've always referred to him as Mr. Bubble, but he keeps the place really clean and the machines are always working. The change machines are always full, and Mr. Bubble is always there to help if your quarter gets eaten or you put soap in the wrong compartment. Open late (and early). It's $2.00 for a top loading wash (across the street there are only 2 $2 machines). read more

I would recommend this Laundromat if you are in this area of North Beach. It has lots of washing machines and lots of dryers. It also has 2 coin change machines, a nice laundry bar, and a sink. The attendant, an elderly Asian man, is always willing to help you with your coins requests whenever he makes his rounds. read more

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With a name like Little Bubbles, how can you not be charmed? When I first moved into my North Beach digs, I was dreading having to wash clothes at a laundromat. The first few weeks I took my laundry to Little Bubbles. It's usually pretty mellow and you have your pick of machines. To wash, you will need $2.75. The wash takes about 20 minutes. I like staying and waiting for my clothes. I use laundry time as my reading time. So far I read Hemingway's A Moveable Feast. The laundromat is relatively quite, save for the sound of the machines. For those that don't like waiting for their clothes, you can go next door for wine and cheese and sandwiches or the other next door for a quick mani/pedi. To dry, you pay $0.25 for every five minutes. You have to take a bit of a gamble on this one. The dryers are very large. I usually wash two loads and dry everything in one load for 40 minutes. There is plenty of space to fold your clothes, although the walkways are a little narrow. The owner comes by often to check on things but sometimes it's a little too much and you start feeling a bit uncomfortable, at least if you're awkward like me. To be completely honest, I've been to the other laundromat across the street and I don't know why people are hating so much on it and saying that Little Bubbles is way better. Little Bubbles is o.k., but that's it. read more

A laundromat is a laundromat, right? Not really when it comes to Little Bubbles! Having been spoiled with a weekly cleaning lady who would do my laundry and iron my clothes (in Rio), and then - oh, I have to do it myself! - my own laundry room when I moved to the US, the idea of leaving my place to do my laundry, insert coins in a machine, check if the machine is clean, stay there waiting for it to wash, etc, was unbearable to me! So much so that for the whole first year I lived in SF, I would pile up my laundry until I visited friends who had their own washer and dryer in the city, Santa Rosa or even LA. Yes, LA! That's how much I hated doing my laundry in a laundromat. Until I found Little Bubbles. Little Bubbles is three blocks away from my place. There is another laundromat a block away, and another one just across Little Bubbles. I, honestly, don't know how they survive. They are dirty, creepy and totally different from Little Bubbles, which is clean, its machines always work, and the owner is always there to help with change , to keep everything fairly clean, and whatever else you need. He is really sweet and funny! I think giving a 5 star is a stretch. It is a laundromat, after all. But, yes, I am a big fan of Little Bubbles and Dan (its owner), and he will have my business until I get my own washer and dryer again. Hopefully soon! Sigh :-) read more

I always go to Little Bubbles. 1) It's clean 2) Coin machines always work 3) Not cruise-y And yes, the owner (Dan) is ALWAYS there in his backroom. Watching via security cameras. Today, some little girl was being a nuisance and messing with all the machines and he came out and scolded her in Chinese and then berated the mother for being neglectful. Moral of the story: Annoying brats are not welcome at Little Bubbles. The man has won my business for life. Or until I buy a washer and dryer. read more

Laundromats in SF roundly suck. They're tiny and cramped, they have old-ass machines, there's rarely a sink and never a bathroom, and despite all that they cost a ridiculous amount of money. Under the circumstances, Little Bubbles is about as good as it gets. It's at least clean, functional, in a quiet location not frequented by bums, and has a nice proprietor who is usually on hand and can break bigger bills for you. 2.75/load (only top loaders available), 6.25 for a front-loading triple, 25 cents for 5 minutes of dry time, but the dryers are good and 20-30 minutes will do a load. read more

Little Bubbles is the cleanest laundry mat in town! (: I'll admit over the years the prices have increased dramatically, but in a reasonable way! + : never got clothes stolen + : Dan never closed his gates on me if my clothes were still in the dryer + : machines always work! read more

Little, YES, as in Little maintenance. Place is in shambles and has a bunch of flyies inside. Washed clothes but decided to stop searching for working dryer after 2 machines gladly accepted my money without any out of order signage. read more

I love this place. The machines are priced at $6.25 for large machines and $2.75 for smaller. The driers are $0.25 for 5 minutes of drying. I can get a month's worth of my own laundry done here with one of the big machines! read more

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This is my favorite laundromat in North Beach. True, I have only tried one other, but when you find the right spot you stick to it! There are several coin-op spots on Grant but I checked the others nearby and this is pretty much cheaper or the same cost. The machines are not new, but the owners keep everything clean. The soap dispenser has been out of order for a bit but just bring your own detergent. The change machines always work when I need them. The owners are always polite and say hi, and make small talk if you want to chat or leave you alone if you're not feeling social. They keep the place pretty with potted plants and offer plant cuttings to regulars. When I step out to smoke the woman offers me one of the chairs to sit. I hate doing laundry as a rule, but this place is a nice, peaceful place to take care of it. I've seen other customers abusing the machines and trying to argue with the owners but the owners are always polite and professional about it. They are not pushy or bossy in the least, like some spoiled snowflakes have said in their reviews. Make this your spot! read more

I'm putting Little Bubbles down a star because the washer's have gone up a quarter (to 2.75.) I know this place is busy and I doubt Mr. Bubbles is hurting that much. read more

I live down the street from Little Bubbles, and leave my laundry in the washer and dryer while I wait at home for it to be finished. It's always clean inside, not packed usually. It's a little spendy, but what laundromat isn't these days?! read more

I used Little Bubbles tonight rather than using my hotel's laundry service. Didn't fancy what would've come to over $60 for a few shirts and a bit of underwear! It's very easy to get from a hotel in Fisherman's Wharf to the location on Grant St . Takes only 10 to 15 minutes' walk, with one short steep climb (this is San Francisco, after all!). All the machines were in good working order, the place was clean, there's an attendant on the premise, there are change machines and detergent dispensers (75 cents) and plenty of counter space for organising laundry. Can confirm that as at March 2014, prices are still 2.75 for a wash and 25 cents for 5 minutes' drying time. Very glad to have found it! read more

Yea fine. I mean, it's a laundromat. But it's very clean, with lots of washers and dryers. The aisles are a little small to move those carts around in there when there are a bunch of people though. It can get a little crowded for sure. read more

What's not to love? Super clean, attentive owner, lotss of washers, and big, efficient dryers. For as long as I live in NB, Little Bubbles will be my laundromat of choice! read more

Dan is very nice and often present, and the place is clean and well-maintained, especially compared to the other laundromats in the neighborhood. However, don't EVER leave your laundry unattended here while it washes. I've had clothes stolen twice (once was from the washer, not even the dryer) when I stepped out of the laundromat for a few minutes. I told Dan about it later and he looked a little surprised but didn't say anything. Three stars because it's clean and the machines work, minus one star for each time I've had clothes stolen, and because the place is freezing with the door open in the winter while you sit monitoring your clothes to make sure they don't get knicked. read more

I was liking Little Bubbles until I recently had my favorite-perfect-fitting-workout pants stolen out of the washing machine. What sicko steals dirty gym clothes? I told the management about the theft (they informed me that this has never happened before) and said they would let me know if anything turned up. Though there are cameras, they didn't seem interested watching them to find who did it. I know it isn't their fault that my stuff was stolen, but launderers BE AWARE of the thieves at Little Bubbles. What is the world coming to? read more

Right now my laundry is washing at Little Bubbles. While I am a bit embarassed to be posting a review while my laundry is still there, this is my regular laundry spot. The owner is always there checking things out and making sure that machines are well taken care of and working properly, it is clean and I feel safe leaving my things and wandering around the neighborhood. No more or less expensive than anywhere else, as far as I can tell. read more

Still 4 stars, but a shout-out to Dan for confronting the lady that claimed the $10 stuck in the change machine was hers. I sort of wrote it off as a cost of living in the city, but he got the money from the sheepish woman. Thanks Dan! I will next time stick around so no one tries to claim my change machine malfunction as their own. read more

super big washers and plenty of machines to go around! currently $2.50 to wash, 5min/quarter to dry. washers are quite large and dryers are very efficient. start to finish in about an hour. bonus: you can listen in on american idol from mr. bubbles' tv in his room/closet. read more

This is a very nice little laundromat. It was clean, quiet and all the machines worked. The owner constantly went around and cleaned the machines when people were finished and says hello and goodbye to everyone. read more

One of the nicest laundry mats in the world. The people who own it are super nice and there are usually no problems. I've had numerous pleasant experiences doing my laundry here for about 10 years. read more

Give a hand to Dan, he is the man. Clean and safe, unlike the dump across the street.

The washing machines and the dryers are very good!! The place is clear e there are magazines for read!!

my favorite local laundry spot and its not just becuase of the name (although i DO love that!!). its not usually crowded, and there are plenty of washers and dryers. they recently got all new washers too. the owner is also really nice! if i have to go to a laundromat, this is definitely my choice!! read more

it's a 5 star place. the attendant knows a thing or two about equities too.

Living in North Beach can often be a pain. It's a district that today seems like it was designed for tourists and there are not many neighborhood services, like Laundromats available. Where I live, in an area between North Beach and the Financial District called "Jackson Square," there are virtually no coin-operated Laundromats. I live here because it is convenient for work and because I got an outrageously good deal, but most people who live around here can afford to have all of their clothes dry cleaned, so most of what you see are dry cleaners. I'm most certainly not in that camp so I have to walk nearly a quarter of a mile to the nearest Laundromat, up the always-crowded-with-tourists streets of North Beach. The owner of the place, which I always affectionately refer to as Mr. Bubbles, is always checking up on the clothes for you and you can feel very secure to leave your clothes there and go back home while it washes, or take a rest in nearby Washington Square. If you don't have a 5 or 1 dollar bill for the coin machine, he is always happy to assist you with change, and he is ALWAYS there. The place itself is nice and clean. No complaints. I can't imagine a better place to do laundry, and although it's a bit of a trek to get to Little Bubbles for me, I don't really mind. There is another laundromat across the street but this one is much better. Prices as of 08/28/08: $2.50 to wash and a quarter for every five minutes of drying. I've looked around and this seems like pretty standard fare in San Francisco. read more

The best laundry mat I've ever been to. I joined Yelp a year and a half ago just to write this review, and then I forgot. But now I'm remembering and giving my appreciation to Mr. Bubbles. read more

Please boycott Little Bubbles. The owner humiliated me today (for something I didnt quite understand) in front of my daughter. He said I came in three weeks prior and the next customer had a complaint about the machine. I am so surprised everyone loves this guy! I have been sweet to him since moved here but he's been nothing but surly and rude. It's a laundromat for god sake, the clothes you take there are DIRTY. If that dirt is not totally washed away when I take my clothes out, well proprietor who tends his laundromat 24/7, now there's something for you to do! read more

The owner is fine unless there a problem, then he convienently loses his English skills. The two issues I had here is no hot water and they don't drain the wash water so you rinse your clothes in dirty water. read more

I have been doing my laundry for quite a while at Little Bubbles, a quiet, clean, laundromat, and the wife is really sweet. But a couple weeks ago another customer told me that some laundromats save money on water by draining only a little of the wash water before adding a little rinse water. So I waited for the wash cycle to end and was very disappointed to find that only a little of the dirty wash water had drained out of the machine before the rinse cycle began. And only a little rinse water was added. So my clothes rinsed in dirty soapy water, the same water they washed in. I was appalled because I trusted them to give me what I thought I was paying for--clean clothes. read more