Laundromat Little Gem Caesar salad made with house-made croutons and parmigiano crisps
Crispy Brussels made with goat cheese and apple cider reduction
Sausage and Peppers pizza made with fennel sausage, Jimmy Nardello pepper cream, pearl peppers, mozzarella, and red sauce
Classic Pepperoni pizza made with spicy pepperoni, red sauce, mozzarella, and parmigiano
Broccoli pizza made with broccoli rabe, Calabrian chili sauce, shaved fennel, mozzarella, and red sauce
Cannoli made with pastry dough and ricotta cheese filling
Red wine: Lucien Saetti -"Rossoviola" - Lambrusco, Orange wine: Everything Is OK - "Amber" - Colombard, Muscat
I've visited The Laundromat, a hip restaurant in the Outer Richmond, twice now: in August of 2024 and in April of this year. Located on Balboa between 38th and 39th, The Laundromat is a bagel seller by day and pizza spot by night. Although I haven't been able to snag bagels from this location, I have had them at The Richfield, a cozy coffee shop in the Inner Richmond, and I definitely recommend them.
On our first trip to the restaurant, my dining companion and I started out with a glass of wine each, opting for the Lambrusco and one of their orange wines. (If you're a fan of orange wines, you'll be happy to know they had several options to choose from, one by the glass or bottle and the others by the bottle.) These were delicious and paired well with our flavorful food to come. For the appetizer, we ordered the Crispy Brussels, a towering plate of Brussels sprouts with goat cheese and apple cider reduction. They were divine and more than enough for the two of us. We then had the Sausage and Peppers pizza made with fennel sausage, Jimmy Nardello pepper cream, pearl peppers, mozzarella, and red sauce. This pizza was amazing. In terms of flavors, it had a nice balance of sweet and spicy. In terms of ingredients, I had never had pearl peppers before, but they've been on my mind ever since. I remember being very impressed by the pizza in terms of crust, taste, and uniqueness. We ended the meal with a Cannoli made with pastry dough and ricotta cheese filling. The crust was light and the filling was flavorful. This was a truly special meal.
On the second visit, we came by with a large group of friends. We began with the Laundromat Little Gem Caesar salad made with house-made croutons and parmigiano crisps, which were very good. I don't often opt for a Caesar salad, but I do remember that we finished every last bite of this one. We also split the Brussels sprouts, which was great for the number of people in our party, so we could share their tangy decadence. We tried three pizzas: along with the Sausage and Peppers, we also had the Classic Pepperoni and Broccoli. The former was made with spicy pepperoni, red sauce, mozzarella, and parmigiano — a great take on a favorite. The Broccoli pizza featured broccoli rabe, Calabrian chili sauce, shaved fennel, mozzarella, and red sauce. I do often enjoy roasted vegetables on a pizza and loved the dynamic flavor the ingredients provided. Next time, I'd try the Pizza alla Vodka Margherita or the Broccoli.
After trying The Laundromat for yourself, you'll see why there's a line out the door. They've created such a wonderful atmosphere to try delicious food with wonderful service. Since it's popular, I would recommend coming by early or putting your name down and killing some time at Rampant Bottle & Bar, a lovely wine bar just up the street. When you're inside the restaurant, I would encourage you to take in your surroundings, from the merch they're selling up front to the interesting restroom decor in the back.
The Laundromat
3725 Balboa St., San Francisco, CA 94121
Bagels to go: Wednesday - Saturday 8am - 2pm, Sunday 9am - 2pm
Dinner: Wednesday - Thursday 5 - 9pm, Friday - Saturday 5 - 10pm, Sunday 5 - 8pm
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