The Laundromat

A friend recently introduced me to Laundromat Bagel & Cafe on Balboa Street in the Outer Sunset, and I'm so glad they did. The cafe immediately stood out thanks to the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bagels drifting onto the street. Inside, the space felt airy and inviting, with a thoughtful blend of wood and metal accents that created a warm, modern atmosphere. What impressed me just as much was the staff. Everyone was welcoming, smiling, and genuinely friendly. Their warmth made the experience feel personal and memorable. As for the bagels, they are hands down superior to most bagels I've had in San Francisco. Even without toasting, the exterior had a satisfying crunch while the inside remained light and fluffy. The flavor was wonderfully balanced—neither sweet nor grainy, but pleasantly nutty. Most remarkable of all, the bagels weren't overly chewy, allowing their texture and flavor to shine. The cream cheese deserves special recognition as well. The best way I can describe it is New York meets Bay Area style: dense and creamy, yet somehow light and fluffy, with just the right amount of tanginess. I'm thrilled to have been introduced to Laundromat for its exceptional bagels. Now I have every reason to return and see what their pizza and beer are all about.

Tried both the bagels and vegan broccoli pizza and both were soo good! Pizza had a great amount of cheese and some spice and the broccoli rabe is a cool variation you don’t often see on a pizza! Will definitely order again. There can be lines on the weekend even for pick up but worth it! Staff helped me confirm if the bagel I chose was vegan and the vegan pizza is clearly labeled Staff is really nice too!

As a bagel enthusiast, I have to agree with the claim that these are the best bagels in SF 🥯 The vegan cream cheese is delectable but 1 tub is enough for 4 bagels. Get an everything bagel if you want it fresh and hot or try a poppyseed if you wanna branch out. Plan to eat the bagels elsewhere since there's no seating; I recommend taking them to Lands End 🌁

Well the time has come and we made it over in a Wednesday night and braved the line… this is the best smash burger in SF. They just got it right with the smash, the Maillard, the sauce, the just melted enough cheese, and the right buns. Came back for the bagels and the egg everything with scallion is amazing! Good job Laundromat, now let’s get that Parklette open!

Bagel shop by day, pizza spot by night. We only went in the morning for bagels, but after seeing the pizzas later that day, I’ll definitely be back to try that. The line looked long when we got there, but it moved quickly. That said, there is definitely a little pressure to have your order ready by the time you reach the laundry baskets full of bagels. Not from the staff necessarily, but very much “Soup Nazi” energy from Seinfeld where you do not want to be the person slowing the line down. The setup is very simple. No slicing, no toasting, just grab your bagels and go. There also isn’t really anywhere to sit or dine in for the bagel service, so we ended up finding a nearby bench to eat at. We tried the sea salt and egg bagels and both were so good that we immediately went back in for another. Highly recommend the sea salt. They sell bagels individually or by the half dozen/dozen, but schmear only comes in 8 oz tubs. I wish they offered smaller portions or per bagel options because I wanted to try multiple schmears without committing to huge tubs. Overall though, really great bagels and I’d absolutely come back.