5 Best Laundry Services in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Laundry services in New York range from a corner laundromat to a dry cleaner that will chase a pizza-grease stain out of a designer coat, and the names below cover that whole spread. Between them they carry over 1,250 Google reviews, with ratings running from 4.2 up to 4.9, so the gap between fine and excellent here is real and worth knowing before you hand over your clothes.

Short answer: Alba Dry Cleaners & Tailoring is the most-reviewed name with 545 reviews at a 4.4 rating, known for stain removal and tailoring alongside standard dry cleaning. For pure wash-and-fold or delicate garment care, Couture Clean New York holds a 4.9 rating across 250 reviews, including wedding dress cleaning and preservation. Both offer pickup and delivery.

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How New York's laundry and dry cleaning options compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Alba Dry Cleaners & Tailoring	4.4 ★	545	Dry cleaning, stain removal, tailoring	View ›
2	Couture Clean New York	4.9 ★	250	Wedding dresses, delicate garment cleaning	View ›
3	White On White Cleaners	4.7 ★	206	Everyday dry cleaning, eco-friendly cleaning	View ›
4	Madison Supreme Laundromat	4.2 ★	163	Self-service laundromat, budget wash	View ›
5	Ludlow Laundromat	4.7 ★	90	Self-service laundromat, dry cleaning drop-off	View ›

5 Best Laundry Services in New York (2026)

Where to send your clothes

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Alba Dry Cleaners & Tailoring

4.4545 Google reviews

Alba Dry Cleaners & Tailoring is a Financial District dry cleaner and tailor open seven days a week, offering both cleaning and alteration services in one shop. Reviewers describe it handling difficult stains, including grease on delicate fabrics, and same-day or next-day turnaround on tailoring work.

What people praise

Reviewers describe successful removal of tough stains other cleaners turned down
Same-day or next-day tailoring turnaround mentioned repeatedly
Delivery available for a flat fee, per one detailed review

Worth knowing

A share of reviews are less enthusiastic, which is common at this review volume for a shop handling high-value garments

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume545 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest track record on this page by review count, and worth the call specifically for stain removal or tailoring.

Website +1212-608-0111 Directions

140 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Couture Clean New York

4.9250 Google reviews

Couture Clean New York, based at One World Trade Center, offers dry cleaning, delivery, and wedding dress cleaning and preservation. Reviewers describe the team taking on unusually large or delicate gowns, including custom packaging for oversized dresses.

What people praise

Reviewers describe patient, detailed communication throughout multi-week gown projects
Pickup and delivery service mentioned as reliable and on schedule
Handles custom sewing and rush alterations alongside cleaning

Worth knowing

Turnaround on large or delicate projects like wedding gowns can run longer than standard dry cleaning

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume250 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency9 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The rating leader here, and the clear choice if you need a wedding dress or another delicate garment handled with real care.

Website +1212-300-4412 Directions

One World Trade Center, Fulton St 85th floor suite 8500, New York, NY 10007

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

White On White Cleaners

4.7206 Google reviews

White On White Cleaners is a Tribeca dry cleaner that has operated from the same location for over 23 years, using eco-friendly cleaning solutions and offering tailoring on the side. Its own site emphasizes understanding each garment's fabric and construction before cleaning it.

What people praise

Reviewers travel from other boroughs specifically for this shop
Tailoring work, like hemming jeans, praised as reliable and reasonably priced
Eco-friendly cleaning approach mentioned as a draw for some customers

Worth knowing

A couple of detailed reviews describe damaged high-end garments and slow resolution, worth discussing coverage for expensive items upfront

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume206 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: A long-running neighborhood option with a strong overall rating, though ask about their damage policy if you're bringing in something valuable.

Website +1212-219-8889 Directions

68 White St, New York, NY 10013

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Madison Supreme Laundromat

4.2163 Google reviews

Madison Supreme Laundromat is a Lower East Side self-service laundromat with washers ranging from small to large loads, plus on-site dry cleaning drop-off. One reviewer notes the least expensive wash runs $2.75 and the largest machine $6.00 per load, with dryers priced at 25 cents per 5 minutes.

What people praise

Reviewers describe reasonable prices and rarely having to wait for a free machine, even on busy Saturdays
Wide range of machine sizes for different load sizes
On-site ATM and seating area mentioned by reviewers

Worth knowing

A cluster of reviews describe unprofessional service and dryers that don't fully heat
Rating is the lowest of the five here at 4.2, though still a majority-positive mix

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume163 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown57% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most affordable, self-service option on this page, best if you're doing your own wash rather than dropping clothes off.

+1212-732-9168 Directions

80 Madison St, New York, NY 10002

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Ludlow Laundromat

4.790 Google reviews

Ludlow Laundromat is a Lower East Side laundromat with newer, digitally timed machines, offering both self-service wash and dry, plus dry cleaning drop-off, described by reviewers as family-run.

What people praise

Reviewers describe new, well-maintained machines with digital countdown timers
Staff described as kind and attentive, including one review noting a bandage offered for a minor cut
Multiple machine sizes available for larger loads

Worth knowing

One review describes unhelpful staff during a specific interaction, an outlier against the otherwise strong rating

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume90 · 73th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A clean, modern laundromat option, similar in spirit to Madison Supreme but with a slightly higher rating.

Website +1347-599-6514 Directions

67 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Volume counts how many customers actually left a review, ranked against the others here. Confidence blends rating with volume, so a high rating built on a handful of reviews scores lower than one built on hundreds. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does laundry cost in New York? (2026)

Costs split sharply between self-service laundromats, priced per load, and dry cleaning or wash-and-fold services, priced per garment or per pound. One laundromat on this page publishes exact machine pricing.

Job	Typical price
Small washer (Madison Supreme Laundromat)	$2.75
Largest washer (Madison Supreme Laundromat)	$6.00
Dryer, per 5 minutes (Madison Supreme Laundromat)	$0.25

Prices as described by a customer review on Google, verified August 2026. Dry cleaning and wash-and-fold pricing at other listed businesses varies by garment and was not published, so ask for a quote directly.

Serving Manhattan and the boroughs

This list spans the Financial District, Tribeca, One World Trade Center, and the Lower East Side, with pickup and delivery available from several of these providers reaching further into Manhattan and beyond. If you’re searching for laundry service near me in New York, most of these shops can arrange delivery even if you’re not within easy walking distance.

What to ask before you choose a laundry service

Do you offer pickup and delivery, and is there a minimum order or extra fee?
What is your policy if a garment is damaged or lost?
How long is the typical turnaround for dry cleaning versus wash-and-fold?
Do you charge per item, per pound, or a flat rate?
Can you handle delicate items like wedding dresses or suede?
Is same-day or rush service available, and what does it cost extra?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these laundry services?

We looked at real Google ratings and review counts for laundromats, dry cleaners, and wash-and-fold services in New York City, weighing both how highly they are rated and how many customers have reviewed them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

What’s the difference between a laundromat and a laundry service?

A laundromat like Madison Supreme or Ludlow is self-service, where you do the wash yourself using their machines. A laundry service like Alba or Couture Clean picks up, cleans, and returns your clothes for you.

Can any of these clean a wedding dress?

Couture Clean New York specifically handles wedding dress cleaning and preservation, including custom packaging for larger or more delicate gowns.

The bottom line

For everyday dry cleaning and stain removal, Alba Dry Cleaners & Tailoring has the deepest track record on this page. If you need a delicate item like a wedding dress handled with real care, Couture Clean New York’s 4.9 rating makes it the safer bet. Either way, ask about damage policy before handing over anything expensive.

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