BrainWash

Cafe · South of Market

BrainWash

Cafe · South of Market

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1122 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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You can wash & fold laundry, sip beer & catch comedy or spoken-word acts at this multitasking venue.  

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1122 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Get directions

@brainwashcafe

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1122 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Get directions

+1 415 861 3663
@brainwashcafe

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Jul 11, 2025

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Jenn B.

Google
Where else on Earth can you do your laundry, eat quality food, get free Wi-Fi, have a beer (though I don't drink), and watch a comedy show all at once? I love this place! My photo is of the salmon burger, but the Ahai Tuna is my favorite!

Caliboi J

Google
Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Busy but plenty of room to wash and fold clothes. All the machines have individual names which is cool to me seems personable in a unique and original way. They give back to the community in a real way and have a genuine concern for those they serve. I great place to visit and have fun doing a mundane task! Thanks for being there for US!

Jen Davidson

Google
My favorite go-to spot for a first date, a meal, or some comedy. I don't use the laundry but I totally would if I didn't have my own! Food is delicious and fairly priced. Staff are friendly and cool. Music is usually good but a little on the loud side. Indoor or outdoor seating allows you to adjust that somewhat. Hours are great!

Alyssa Ackerman

Google
Huge fan. I love the atmosphere of this place. Tables, but also a number of couches, bar stools and outdoor seating. They have a great theme that they stick to and have an incredible selection of customizable food (chicken v. tofu). Awesome selection for vegetarians, great looking sandwiches and salads. They also have coffee AND beer on draft. It's a great place to meet someone for a meal/beer/coffee, or to camp out and do some work. It's spacious, and the staff is smiley, helpful, and friendly. The food came out pretty fast and the veggie sandwich was awesome and filling. Great flavors and size! I love this place and would definitely recommend it.

Joseph Lerma

Google
Clean, well organized and pleasant, unlike most laundromats in the city. First time I went, my wife and I set all our machines up to wash, played some pinball and ordered a burger ("The Burger of Doom"). Just as we finished eating the surprisingly tasty burger, an open mic comedy night was featured on the little stage of the cafe! Pretty rad little place!

Kevin Lee

Google
I don't know what's not to like about this place. First off, I never do laundry here, which I know a lot of people go here for. They have a dry cleaning service which isn't bad, I think it's around $2/shirt. They have awesome burgers, cheap beer, and they have a mic with people willing to embarrass themselves on. I've seen a couple of good acts/artists perform, but I've mostly just seen people bomb/test out new material. If they just put a TV in there during the game, it'd turn into a rocking place on the weekend as well.

Daniel Whelan

Google
Great spot. Chill neighborhood hangout that's never empty and rarely packed, and has tons of patio space out front. Food is quick and tasty, beer is cold, and you can even do your laundry if you're so inclined. Stay late if you like comedy.

Markus A. Jaworski

Google
This is probably one of my favorite spots in San Francisco. I was looking for a place to do my laundry when traveling and stumbled upon this place by accident. I was expecting a plain old laundry mat but got so much more. I ended up enjoying a cold ice tea while waiting for my laundry to finish. I decided to go back for breakfast the next day. The food is good and tasty, nothing too fancy but still enough to choose from even if you're a vegetarian or just a bit picky. The staff was super-friendly and the atmosphere superb. It's not a nice and clean as many cafes, coffee shops or restaurants, nor boring as most laundry mats. But I fell in love with this urban gem in SoMa. Where else could you find a Laundry Mat with a cafe, great atmosphere and live music in the evenings?