Colony Wash & Dry

Colony Wash & Dry has built up a solid name among folks around The Colony, and for good reason. Ask anyone who washes here and they'll point you to the range of machines first, everything from smaller loads up to the big 30- and 50-pound washers. Those oversize machines are the reason a lot of people make the trip, whether it's comforters, bulky blankets, or a family's worth of laundry in one go. One longtime regular has been coming for over a decade just to handle the big oversize items she can't manage at home.

The place is known for being clean and well kept, with a good spread of working washers and dryers and even a single bathroom that stays in good order. There are TV screens to keep you occupied while your loads run, and the word around town is that this is one of the better-designed laundromats in the area. When there's an attendant on the floor, she gets high marks, always circling to wipe down machines and happy to walk first-timers through how everything works. That said, locals are a little split on staffing.

Some days there's a helpful attendant on duty; other times the floor is unattended, and if a machine hangs onto your coins you'll need to reach the owner through the info posted on the window rather than getting help on the spot. A few people have run into machines acting up, so the seasoned regulars have a simple rule: check your washer before you feed in your money. Payment here runs on coins, and there's a coin vending machine on-site for change. On value, people consistently say it's fair, often cheaper than an apartment complex laundry room, and easy on the wallet given how much you can wash at once.

Parking is plentiful, and there's a coffee shop nearby that makes the wait more pleasant. It's open early and late every day, though regulars will tell you Sunday late morning into early afternoon gets busy, so plan around it if you can. All told, a dependable spot for a wash in The Colony.