Riviera Coin Laundry

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular at Riviera Coin Laundry noticed something peculiar one morning. ‘Hey,’ he called out to another customer, ‘did you see that coin slot just swallowed my quarter?’ ‘No way!’ replied his friend, bending down to peer inside. Suddenly, a quarter popped out from behind an old sock and landed on the floor with a clink. The two men burst into laughter, realizing that Riviera’s coin slots had a knack for hiding quarters like mischievous elves.

2. One day, a delivery driver dropped off a package and overheard an unusual announcement over the intercom: 'Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our coin laundry has just received a shipment of extra-large quarters.' Curious, a regular customer asked if these oversized coins worked in the machines. With a shrug, the manager replied, ‘Why not? They’re here now!’ Soon enough, everyone was using them—even neighbors started dropping by for their mysterious cleaning adventures. To this day, Riviera Coin Laundry remains a local legend, known for its giant quarters and unexpected fun.

3. At midnight, a delivery driver parked outside Riviera Coin Laundry and heard an eerie voice crackling from the intercom. ‘All coins must be returned before dawn or face the wrath of the coin fairy!’ Confused, the driver checked the intercom again—this time it was just a neighbor, Aggie, who ran the laundromat. She laughed, saying she’d been playing a prank on new drivers for years. 'The coin fairy,' she whispered, 'is actually my cat, Fluffy.' The delivery man smiled, shaking his head at Riviera’s quirky charm.

4. At midnight, a delivery driver parked outside Riviera Coin Laundry and heard an eerie whisper: ‘Put it in the dryer number seven.’ Curious, but not alarmed, he did as instructed. Next morning, when he opened dryer seven, out tumbled a pile of old clothes—none his own. Confused, he shrugged it off until a week later, when another voice called him over: 'Forgot your change!' The driver laughed, realizing it was just someone having fun with his nerves.