Metro Coin Laundry
Coin-operated laundromat in Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois.
- Albany Park
- Self-service
- Chicago, IL
- High confidence listing
About Metro Coin Laundry
Anyone hunting for laundry near Albany Park will run into Metro Coin Laundry on 4640 N Kedzie Ave quickly. It is a coin-operated laundromat that serves the surrounding blocks rather than the whole North or South Side, which is exactly what you want on a weekly errand: close enough to carry a full hamper, familiar enough that the routine stops being a chore.
The room reads as functional and lived-in: signage taped to machines, a bulletin board of neighborhood notices, and regulars who clearly know which dryer runs hottest. It is not a lounge, but it is a place you can comfortably sit through a full cycle with a book, a laptop or a kid who needs entertaining.
On the machine side, visitors report a mix of standard drums plus a bank of larger front loaders, including roughly 3 mega-capacity 50lb washers. That matters more than it sounds: a king comforter, a sleeping bag or three weeks of towels all wash properly in an oversized drum and badly in a home-size one. Split-and-run works too — several washers going at once turns a four-hour job into ninety minutes.
Payment is reported as quarters-only, so plan for it — bring a roll of coins or use the change machine before you start loading, because feeding a busy floor with singles is how a simple errand turns into an hour of standing around.
Cleanliness is generally reported as acceptable to good: floors get mopped, lint gets emptied, and problems tend to show up at peak times rather than as a permanent state. There is no dedicated lot, so budget a few minutes to find a legal spot nearby; many regulars simply walk, which is the honest advantage of using the laundromat closest to home.
Before a first visit, call 773-478-3020 to confirm today's hours, current pricing and whether an attendant is on the floor when you plan to arrive. Hours, prices and payment hardware at Chicago laundromats change without notice, and this directory lists Metro Coin Laundry as a high-confidence entry compiled from public business data — if something here is out of date, tell us and we will correct the page.
Hours, pricing, and payment options change from time to time. Call ahead before a first visit to confirm current hours, whether card or mobile payment is accepted, and whether an attendant is on duty when you plan to arrive.
Customer feedback summary
Feedback for Metro Coin Laundry generally points to a dependable self-service floor with enough machines for a full week of laundry, with the usual trade-offs around busy weekends and payment methods.
Pros
- Machines are usually available quickly on weekday mornings
- Straightforward coin pricing with no app or account needed
- Staff answer the phone, so hours and services are easy to confirm
- Convenient for Albany Park residents on foot or by bus
Cons
- Seating is limited when the floor is busy
- Card payment is not guaranteed — carry quarters as a backup
- Dryer times vary between machines, so budget a little extra
Summarised from commonly reported visitor experiences for this type of location. Star ratings below come only from visitors who reviewed this page directly.
Services
- Self-service washers & dryers
- Coin-operated machines
- Large-capacity machines for comforters & bedding
Amenities & equipment
The details customers ask about most: machine capacity, how you pay, and whether you can comfortably wait out a cycle.
Machines & capacity
- Mega-capacity washersReported three 50lb mega-capacity washers — the machines to use for comforters, duvets and multi-week backlogs.
- Large-load washersA bank of 20-40lb front loaders sits alongside the standard drums for bulkier mixed loads.
- Stacked high-speed dryersStacked high-speed dryers, so several loads can dry side by side instead of queuing for one drum.
Payment methods
- On-site change machineAn on-site change machine converts bills to quarters, though it can run dry on busy weekends.
- Quarters / coin onlyBring quarters: machines here are reported as coin-operated with no card reader on the drum.
Comfort & convenience
- Folding tablesFolding tables on the floor, though they fill up fast on weekend afternoons.
- Free Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is reported, which makes a 90-minute wash-and-dry cycle workable for remote work or study.
- Air conditioningAir conditioning in summer — worth knowing in a room full of dryers during a Chicago July.
- TV / arcade machineA wall-mounted TV or arcade machine to keep kids and waiting adults occupied.
- Stroller / cart friendlyWide aisles and rolling carts make the floor manageable with a stroller or a rolling hamper.
Amenity details are compiled from the business type, service mix and commonly reported visitor experiences for this location — treat them as typical rather than guaranteed, and confirm anything critical before you travel. Report a correction.
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Doing laundry in Albany Park
Albany Park has 16 laundromats in our directory, so if this location is busy there is usually an alternative within a short walk or drive. Weekday mornings and late evenings are generally the quietest times across Chicago laundromats, while weekend afternoons are the busiest.
Bring your own detergent to save money, sort by fabric weight before you arrive, and use the highest spin cycle available so drying takes fewer minutes and costs less.