Tom's Laundromat has been a Hayward stable for decades. I've been coming here for years! With Toms being one of the fewer larger laundromats around it's definitely nice having it in my backyard. When Tom (the original owner) was alive and running it, the place felt extra special. Tom used to have a collection of Disney (VHS) movies for kids to watch under the folding tables while parents got laundry done. It was our favorite place to go and "get away" for a bit with mom. It was and still is a family friendly business with games, vending machines for snacks and multiple tv screens to watch something interesting lol With plenty of 125 lbs washer machines, ample space for folding clothes, it's definitely the ONLY place I can come and get everything done all at once. Staff is always onsite if any issue arises. They have laundry detergent and drying sheets available for purchase, if needed. Tom's is under new management and the owner is a very friendly approachable man whose goal for the place is to keep its originality while giving it a more modern look to it. He is currently remodeling the whole place. As of recent, he gave the outside and inside a fresh coat of paint with a lovely royal blue color and white. Change is always good! I definitely recommend to come and check it out for yourself if you're looking for a place that's family friendly, clean and welcoming to get your laundry done. read more

Didn't have high hopes before coming here to do laundry. It exceeded my expectations-super clean, plenty of machines of all sizes and the dryer cost was a great deal. Had gone to a different location where the dryer left my clothes wet and here the amount of time I paid for was far more than I needed-which means their drying machines work effectively. I had a good experience. read more

Use to come to Toms a lot when i lived near. Today decide to go use Tom and it has changed a lot, the prices are ridiculous but anyways. i used the dryer to dry comforter,sheets,blankets,towels and i was shocked only 8min for .50...anyways i used the card and put 24 min and machine started but i realize i need more time do i add card again and the damn dryer stopped! and wiped out my previous minutes,so i went to tell the person in charge,she was annoyed that i knocked on the door! i told her situation that machine stopped but i had put money on it,so she came looked and said in broken english,that i need to use card 8min only! i told her it was on 24 min and unexoectedly stopped when i tried to add more time.so she looked at me sideways with a frown and repeated,i need to use 8 min only. i know if Tom the original owner would have restarted the machine or refunded wo any question. so i was disappointed that she dont speak english well,dont understand or just couldnt give me my money back that was lost in the faulty machine. another machine i used with 24 min didnt dry clothes well ay all. those people are ripoff with those prices. read more

A lady named Mary that works there went beyond her duties to help me find my missing quarters after all that time looking I realized I left them in my car ! she deserves recognition for all that energy she had for me it was my first time ever going there She's an amazing person give her a raise thank you again Mary read more

I heard this place is now under new ownership, so i came back to do my laundry and checked. Well, guess what? This new owner is the BEST!! a super cool GUY, friendly, and very sociable man. Not like the Chinese owners before. glad they are gone :) THE NEW OWNER is very, very human, friendly, humble, and the best of all, he cares for the safety and happiness of his clients!! This place is much cleaner than before, all the machines are functional now, I hardly recommend this place. I FELT COMFORTABLE DOING MY LAUNDRY HERE TODAY !! And I will continue coming here to do laundry, I'll give this place and the new owner 100 of read more

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Toms is my go to spot. Nice, clean, brand new machines, & well maintained. Highly recommended

The owner keeps on bringing up the prices not worth the price. My cloths comes out dry from being washed. In these past 6/4 months prices were boosted 3/4 times. read more

Tom's is very clean, well maintained and new machines. Best spot to get my laundry done! One of the employees Laura is nice and responsive to any issues that arise. I definitely recommend this spot for all your laundry needs! read more

washer are huge and the place is very clean ! The owner is super nice. would recommend 10/10

Washing and drying clothes day. Tom's is so clean and the washer and dryers are always being cleaned! I feel safe washing my clothes here during the Covid 19. In and out! 7.6.2020! We live in Oakland we have been coming here for 17 years off and on when Home washer isn't working. read more

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Quality, properly maintained equipment equals maximum efficiency. Clothes come out of washers spun dried means less time in dryers.

I'll recommend this place to do laundry , Maria is really kind and helpful we always do our laundry here !!

Do you want to have clothes that end up damp from the dryer, machines that eat up your coins or card readers that will never end up working? I used to come here when Tom was alive and working, he was always so sweet and happy to help. These new owners talk down to me as if I'm not the one giving them business? The owner literally took my card, started a new dryer without even telling me. I told her the stupid card readers aren't working and she made me switch dryers, ALL for her to waste my money on a NO TEMP DRY?? People will steal your clothes here, the owners don't have any cameras, they're charging up the ass for machines that don't work and the DRYERS SUCK. Don't waste your money, go to Mission Laundry!! read more

Best laundry service in the East Bay, Brand new washing machines and dryers. The new owner Armin has really honored the legacy of Tom and wants nothing but the best experience for the local community I highly recommend Tom's read more

I didn't think I could find a better washer than the one at home but these really get the job done. I was rushing one Saturday morning and on my way to Lees laundromat I notice Tom's laundromat. I stopped just to see the prices and to my surprise not only were the prices better than Lees, they took cash and credit!!! At lees I had to stop at the bank first and than use the cash to add to my Lees laundromat card. I stayed and used two of the $6.25 washers that had sooo much space I ended up only two loads where I usually do 4 at Lees. Toms looks small but it has plenty of washer and dryers. The clothes came out sooo clean Made my Saturday so much easier. Dryers are 25cents for 7 mins but you really only need 35-40 mins. I spent over all $16 which is Amazing. Will definitely be coming here again. read more

I like the big washers here. Lots of clothes done in about an hour and you can get giant loads of laundry done fast.

Maria is very nice and actually care about you if there's something wrong with the washer or dryer she's quick to help and help figure out what wrong. I have bin coming here since last year and always left no complaints. Come here they provide best services and is clean. She actually cares are about you, not like some other laundromat I have been to they don't care if your clothes didn't get dry because of the machine being old. read more

I have been coming to Tom's since he had a laundromat on A Street. I also like the new washers that the new owner has put in. However there are a few things that kind of bug me and I guess I understand why but something should of been posted to let the customers know. So I get there early and it has never been a problem going in before 7am but now I have to wait till 7am even though there is someone there I don't understand why this person can not let customers in if it is earlier then 7am. But it may be a safety thing too. Also I used the heavy soil and extra rinse on the machines which I have never been charged for before but now it is 1.50 extra to use this service and I understand because of the cost of water but something should be posted to inform the customer of the increase. But the new washers are nice. Also need more tables to put you clothes on when putting them in the washers.Thanks read more

María martinez is always being helpful when you need help, and nice to People overall she is respectful and nice

Washer was broke at home so had to go back to my old roots and go to the wash house This is a great place to do laundry and hang out while you wait They have a bunch of machines so you don't have to sit around and wait. read more

What a great place to just hang out, and also... uhm, do Laundry... i discovered this place - accidentally - while Looking for the animal shelter in Hayward, CA. But nothing is accidental, i was simply meant to be here. This place is under new ownership, and has all the Bells and Whistles of a Modern Laundromat (like Apple Pay, Stainless Steel Washers and Dryers), and... ... it somehow manages to retain (keep) the charm of an old-style Laundromat. Walking in there You May Feel Like you're walking into an Old School Laundromat (so cool), but then you realize it's pretty High Tech. You can still use Quarters, but you can also use Apple Pay. You can still sit down and talk to a random person about FaceBook vs. Twitter (that was my conversation), as you wait for the 4th Drying Cycle to finish... Now i must admit, it's been a while since i did my own Laundry... ah, thus is the return to the Single Life. Businesses Like This are among my Favs (that's short for Favorites), as They Thought About All Their Customers. in conclusion, i absolutely Loved This Place. The crew was Friendly, Courteous, and Super Helpful to Me. i walked out of there knowing i was taken care of, with a super-sized Laundry Bag (which i purchased for $7). Bonus: i got my Laundry done too. 5 stars, all around. Well Done. Update: While taking the 3rd shot, with the Classic Pepsi Can, which i got from the Vending Machine in the Laundromat... ... i was reminded of that great (nay Legend-ary) Pepsi commercial where Cindy Crawford walks up... ... to the vending machine on a Hot Summer Day, and she pops open a Pepsi Can *Just Like The One* in the shot... Yes, millions of young men Fell in Love That Day (some still are)... but i digress. My point is, i guess some things never change. They don't need to, they were great to begin with. And i, for one, am glad things really haven't changed, just gotten better. Thank You Cindy, Thank You Pepsi, and Thank You Laundromat for reminding me of Cindy. You are #theBest #Laundromat #Pepsi #cindy read more

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One of the most unique laundromats to do your laundry in the Bay Area, the owner and team do a great job of keeping this place clean and improving the laundry experience. They have large 125 lb. washers to take care of any large or commercial loads. A great safe place for families to do laundry. read more

Great place that has something to do while you wait for your clothes or you can pay a lil extra and have them do your clothes for you

Awesome place! Probably the best laundromat I've ever been to! After a infestation at my apartment complex, I needed to wash everything I owned. 1b) with their 125 pound washers, I washed approximately 6 large hampers and 3 large camping backpacks full of laundry in 2 washers, with an estimated total of $28 (had I gone to my old one, I would have had to use 7-10 small at $6 a piece). 1b) The have several 125lb washers (at least 4), and many 90lb washers. 2) They have an arcade that you can play while you wait! 3)They had Wi-Fi. (I didn't use it, but it was nice to have handy) 4) The lady working there was super helpful! 5) They have these little alcoves under the folding tables where your kids can watch cartoons, in addition to the TV's placed around the building. 6) They have several laundry carts and a convenient corral outside. 7) The bathroom was pretty clean. 8) All the machines take debit cards. It was so nice not having to carry a ton of quarters. 9) The customers seemed nice and respectful. Cons: the driers didn't seem hot enough after 49 mins, some clothes were still damp (I had to place in the bathroom and turn the bathroom heater all the way up). Even though I have a laundromat at my complex (which I never use) and one within walking distance (which I always went to). This location is my new home! read more

Clean, safe, and affordable. This place is my go-to! The old man that works here is so kind and helpful. I've been at the laundry-mat and 11pm (they're last wash is at 9pm) and I've felt completely safe. No crazy people in or near. Even where they're busy, there are still washers and dryers open. 10/10 recommendation! read more

been coming here for years new management is amazing very helpful for everything 10/10 recommend

Antioch's Tom's Laundromat is disgusting. The assistant manager was a Mexican guy with a heavy Spanish accent...And English is his second language so it was hard for me to understand him completely. He was contradicting himself and gaslighting and accused me for stealing people's laundry detergent. He explained to me that it was ok for me to share a laundry basket and laundry detergent with everyone. And then he switched on me and started yelling at me saying that I can't share laundry detergent's with everyone. I also told him that I would like to speak to the manager. And he said that he doesn't know when he's available. I also asked him the name of his manager and he told me that he doesn't know. He was so rude to me that he completely ignored me while I was letting him know that I did not steal someone's laundry detergent that he started texting his girlfriend on the phone and ignoring me completely!! I literally told him that I never want to come here again! read more

Tom's laundromat has gone down a lot since the owner Tom sold the building to a Korean couple they don't have the machines playing they taken out the seats in front of the place it's just not friendly not that Tom was super friendly but he was attentive to his customers this will be the last time visiting this joint for me read more

THEY HAVE FREE STREETFIGHTER! Need I say more?... No, but I will. It's a gigantic laundry mat with gigantic washers and dryers. But who cares about the washers in dryers? THEY HAVE FREE STREETFIGHTER! The place has lots of old school video games, no $ needed, Also widescreen tvs, with remotes (they are glued to the table but still you have control), cool vending machines (some with bobbleheads!) AND FREE STREETFIGHTER! So our dryer broke. Well, actually the gasline to the dryer is broke (bad). Anyway, so we went with 2 large loads of soggy laundry. A quarter gets you 10 minutes in the dryer - we divided it into 3 dryers, stuck 3 quarters in each and played FREE STREETFIGHTER for 30 minutes. We probably played 15 rounds. (I won most of them). We spent $2.25 on laundry (30 mins was more than sufficient). If a round cost 25 cents usually, we got them for 15 cents each (if my math is correct). WE SAVED MONEY AT TOM'S BY PLAYING FREE STREETFIGHTER! Need I say more? read more

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The layout is pretty weird inside but theres tons of different size machines. You can use prepaid cards, credit cards, and coins to pay. They also have a bunch of arcade games free to play while you wait which is awesome! I knocked off one star for ambience. I know its a laundromat but its outdated and has too many random decorations. They also provide drop off laundry service also at $1.10 a pound. I would like to try maybe one day but we shall see I like doing my own laundry. I would defin come back if I have tons of laundry to do. Its also kid friendly and the kids have games they can play while you wait. read more

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I was visiting my father in law in hayward and had to use laundromat. This laundromat was so clean and the owners were super nice. I would use this business again and refer to others. read more

I love coming here, do the laundry, watch tv and especially had big space to layout the clothes to fold... Also free arcade games... A lot of decorations are cheesy but has personality. Vending machine has snacks and cotton candy and coffee machine too. Plenty of parkings too. read more

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Unhelpful staff, asked the same question three times to three different people. Really dirty environment, but the machines clean well if you don't mind being surrounded by dirty as you clean. read more

All the bad reviews are unfortunately true. The owner GENUINELY does not care about their customers. I came in at 9:03PM to do one simple load of laundry and he told my fiancé and I to basically get the f*** out because the last wash is at 9:00PM only 3 minutes before I arrived. I asked kindly to please let us wash since it would take us max 1 hour, (they officially close at 11:00PM) and he laughed in my face. Jokes on him though, because these 1 star reviews are starting to pile up . read more

Horrible place ! Owner does not care about customers all they want is your money ! I did two loads and chose the hot water cycle water camp out cold on pre wash and main wash my white clothes came out the same with stains due to not washing in hot water. I complain to the employee she was very rude and told me to look up the number and call the owner. I called the owner and she did nothing to resolve the issue read more

Unsanitary washing machines they don't clean them out and expect you to do they job for them. The Asian short guy is extremely rude. I wouldn't recommend a dog to wash they close at this location!!! read more

$5 for the cheapest machine. That would be enough to make me walk out, but the place is like a maze to walk through and is absolutely filthy. How are people so stupid as to do their laundry here?! read more

Drop off laundry service is very reasonable. Been coming here for almost a year now every week and they do a great job. They hang stuff on hangers and then fold clothes nicely. Best fluff and fold I've ever been to. Always service with a smile. read more

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This place has taken a drastic change for the worse since Tom has left. 1. This place is disgustingly dirty from folding tables to floors. And don't forget the dust on the ceiling decor. 2. 75% of the arcade games do not work anymore and those are dirty too! 3. There are unattended children running around as if they're at a playground 4. Crackheads walking in and out of the bathroom 5. School kids hanging out after school. Who works here?! This place is nothing like it used to be. You've been warned! read more

I love Tom's Laundromat. I have no kids, but when I have young cousins visiting me, I would have no hesitation bringing them with me to do laundry here because I know they would have fun here as I do laundry. It has free old arcade games that make me feel super reminiscent. (That's right, FREE.) It also has these little rooms for kids to hang out in while watching movies provided by the place. He has a wide assortment of movies or TV shows that kids will enjoy. Tom's also has lots of TVs with cable around to watch while you wait. I've never had a problem finding a TV not being used and being able to chose the channel that I wanted to watch. However I think my favorite part of this place is that the owner Tom is always at the place when I am there. He is a nice guy who is always willing to help you whenever you needed help. When I first used the place when my machine was broken, he was super kind and patient to show me how to use the machines. The prices to use the washer and dryer are similar to the prices of other Laundromats that I have used before, and this place also has a free steamer for anyone to use and free WiFi. People might have a problem that it is sometimes crowded and noisy, but it never really bothered me at all. I am the kind of person that likes to hear a little noise. Quiet in a public place feels like silent noise to me. and this place would have gotten 5 stars but I hate waiting for the dryer. And some beezies use the huge dryer for 4 articles of clothing. Wtf. If you want to support a local business, have some simple fun, and enjoy a lively environment, Tom's is a great place to do your laundry. Ohh. A great thing about Tom's is that no one stares at other people's clothes. One time I made the mistake of going to another laundromat, and one guy couldn't stop looking at people's underwear in the wash. Gross. EDIT: I was spoiled by Tom's. You have to wait for a dryer anywhere you go. They have a lot more than other places. FIVE STARS!!!! read more