Logan Square Laundry Co.

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd: the old washing machine seemed to hum along with the radio playing inside Logan Square Laundry Co. Was it just his imagination, or did that rusty beast actually move in time with the music? As he drove away, the delivery driver swore he heard someone singing along too. Maybe it was just an old machine finding its rhythm after years of silence. Or maybe… well, who knows? The next day, another neighbor stopped by and asked if they could borrow some quarters for ‘the dance party.’

2. On an unusually quiet Sunday afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Logan Square Laundry Co., noticing the place was eerily empty. As he approached the door, he heard faint laughter coming from inside one of the closed-off rooms. Curious, he followed the sound and found an old lady folding clothes in the dimly lit room with a big smile on her face. ‘I’m just helping out,’ she said cheerfully. The delivery driver left, shaking his head and thinking, ‘must be some kind of senior citizen volunteer thing.’

3. On an unusually quiet Saturday night, a delivery driver pulled up to Logan Square Laundry Co., puzzled by the sign on the door: ‘Wash Your Worries Away—They’re Free Tonight.’ The delivery driver chuckled and decided to give it a try. To his surprise, as soon as he dropped off his package, he felt an unexpected sense of calm wash over him. When he left, he was whistling and humming—a far cry from his usual gruff self. Word spread quickly among neighbors, and soon Logan Square Laundry Co. became known not just for its laundering services but also for its magical evening of stress-free washing.

4. On a particularly foggy Monday morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Logan Square Laundry Co., puzzled as he saw someone muttering under their breath: ‘Finally, some peace and quiet around here.’ As the driver approached, he noticed an old gentleman folding clothes with meticulous care. Turning around, the man smiled warmly and said, 'Just moved in next door—nice place you’ve got here.' The delivery driver nodded politely but couldn’t help thinking, ‘I wonder if he’s always that cheerful while doing laundry.’