Midwest Cleaners

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Midwest Cleaners and noticed something odd—a faint scent of fresh-baked cookies wafted through the air. He wrinkled his nose, puzzled, as he had never smelled anything like it before from a laundromat. As he entered, he saw an elderly gentleman folding clothes with meticulous care. The man smiled warmly and said, 'Ah, you must be here for your dry cleaning.' Turns out, Midwest Cleaners was famous for its secret recipe cookie dough, baked daily by the owner's great-aunt. The driver left with not only clean shirts but also a bag of freshly baked cookies—and a newfound appreciation for local quirks.

2. A customer asked the manager one day: ‘Why does my shirt always come back with a smile on it?’ The manager smiled and replied, 'Because your shirt is our mascot's biggest fan!' It seems that every week, a little sock puppet named Midwester the Wonder Wrangler would sneak into the dryer room and give each shirt a friendly smile before they were sent out.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Midwest Cleaners and heard an eerie humming sound coming from inside. The lights were on, but no one seemed to be around. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a small old man folding clothes with incredible speed. ‘Who are you?’ asked the driver. The man looked up, smiled and replied, ‘Just helping out here until they hire someone new.’ Turns out, it was just an enthusiastic neighbor who loved ironing.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Midwest Cleaners and smelled something peculiar—an intoxicating scent of freshly baked cookies wafting through the air. Curious, he tiptoed inside and found an old lady humming softly as she folded clothes. She offered him a warm smile and a cookie, explaining that it was her secret recipe passed down from generations. The delivery driver left Midwest Cleaners with a bag full of clean shirts—and a new friend.