Halsted Street Laundromat
Coin laundry / dry cleaning in Beverly, Chicago, Illinois.
- Beverly
- Self-service
- Chicago, IL
- Standard confidence listing
About Halsted Street Laundromat
Anyone hunting for laundry near Beverly will run into Halsted Street Laundromat on 8016 S Halsted St quickly. It is a coin laundry / dry cleaning 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, though the largest machines here are mid-size rather than true 80lb units. 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. Parking is easier here than at most Chicago laundromats because off-street or shared-lot parking is reported at the address, which is worth a lot when you are carrying two hampers.
Before a first visit, call 773-723-2667 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 Halsted Street Laundromat as a standard-confidence entry compiled from public business data — if something here is out of date, tell us and we will correct the page.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 Halsted Street Laundromat 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
- Good mix of small and oversized machines for mixed loads
- Handles dry cleaning and garment care alongside regular laundry
- Straightforward coin pricing with no app or account needed
- Staff answer the phone, so hours and services are easy to confirm
- Easy to reach from most of Beverly
Cons
- Gets crowded on weekend afternoons, when folding tables fill up fast
- Dry cleaning pricing varies by garment, so ask before dropping off
- Card payment is not guaranteed — carry quarters as a backup
- Bring your own detergent — on-site vending costs more
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
- Dry cleaning & garment care
- 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
- Large-load washersA bank of 20-40lb front loaders sits alongside the standard drums for bulkier mixed loads.
Payment methods
- 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.
- Seating areaSeating along the wall or by the window for customers waiting out a cycle.
- Air conditioningAir conditioning in summer — worth knowing in a room full of dryers during a Chicago July.
- Detergent & snack vendingVending for single-use detergent, dryer sheets and soft drinks; cheaper to bring your own detergent.
- Customer restroomA customer restroom is reported on site.
- Attendant on dutyAn attendant is usually on duty during posted hours at Halsted Street Laundromat, so drop-off and machine problems get handled in person.
- Off-street parkingOff-street or shared-lot parking is reported, which beats hunting for a permit-zone space.
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 Beverly
Beverly has 15 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.