The Laundry — Restaurant in Fenton

The Laundry - Where History Meets Hipster Vibes in Fenton, Michigan

A Regular Spot or What?

Ever been to a place that used to be a laundry joint-turned-dining hotspot? Well, buckle up because The Laundry in Fenton, Michigan, is just that kind of a place.

First, let me say: they've got their theme game on. Sticking to its sudsy roots, this place delivers on history-chic, matched with a funk of hip, post-modern decor. 'Cause, you know, everyone wants their sandwich with a side of washing machine nostalgia, right?

Let's Break Bread... and Brunch... and Dinner

The menu at The Laundry seems like your grandma decided to take a vacation in Paris and brought back some culinary skills along with her souvenir Eiffel Tower. It's real food, made with heart (and probably a pinch or two of extra salt). For our first trip, we had the following items:

French Onion Soup: Ever felt like diving into a pool of cheese? Of course, you have; you're human. This French Onion Soup is basically that, minus the swimming part. The key players are caramelized onions, beef broth, and a layer of your stretchy cheesy dreams living on top.

Reuben Sandwich: A Melting Pot of Delight If you've got a yen for a sandwich that redefines tradition, the Reuben Sandwich at The Laundry has got your back. This sandwich deftly steps out of the regular Reuben comfort zone, with house-braised corned beef that's sliced paper-thin and piled high. Swiss cheese, ever the Reuben staple, is melted to gooey perfection atop the corned beef. But the artisan twist that sets this sandwich apart is the union of fresh Bavarian sauerkraut and the rich, tangy house-made Russian dressing. These deftly combine to create a distinct flavor profile that dances a sophisticated waltz on your palate. This is a Reuben for the adventure seeker in you.

Georgia Reuben Sandwich: A Southern Belle With a Bold Personality The genteel Southern cousin of the Reuben, the Georgia Reuben Sandwich at The Laundry, makes a statement with its hand-carved turkey, swapping out the corned beef for a lighter, yet equally flavorful alternative. At par with the regular Reuben, it is graced with Swiss cheese - melted until gorgeously stringy.

The game-changer here, though, is the creative swap of sauerkraut with house-made coleslaw, that adds a vibrant crunch and tangy note to the sandwich, wonderfully balanced by the sweet, depth-defining house-made Russian dressing. The combination is reminiscent of an amicable backyard BBQ in the deep South, with a level of elegance and sophistication that seems almost paradoxical. This is a sandwich that resonates with the lovable complexity of its namesake state.

Do remember, these sandwiches are only as good as the hands that craft them, and it's quite clear that at The Laundry, these sandwiches are made with love and an attention to detail that sets them apart from your average deli offerings.

Don't Even Get Me Started on the Coffee...

Ever seen an artist in a coffee cup? Meet the Taylor “Swiss” Cold Brew. This isn't just cold brew coffee—it's a cold brew coffee experience. It's sweet with a touch of toffee nut and Swiss chocolate syrups, and a whole lot of cool. It really is the kind of thing you'd sing love songs about, if, you know, you were into singing love songs about drinks.

In a nutshell, The Laundry spins out a fun, memorable dining experience with its fascinating backdrop, truly hits-the-spot kind of menu, and an impressive coffee game to boot. So next time, swap your laundry day for lunch at The Laundry. You'll be...

I wrote a review about this place a year ago, and today, I am changing it. I am absolutely disgusted after my experience today. Words cannot fully describe how disappointed I am with this restaurant and its atmosphere, but let me start with this: We usually eat at The Vault, which is 100 times better than this place. We just wanted a change, and since we hadn’t eaten at The Laundry in about two years, we decided to give it another try with an open mind. We had heard they had improved, hired a new chef, and revamped everything, so we were happy to try it again.

My dad and I walked in, and immediately, we were hit with a horrible sewage smell. It was unbearable. We asked to sit somewhere else, and they accommodated us, so we got situated and continued to keep an open mind. However, things only went downhill from there.

Our waitress was absolutely miserable. She never smiled, was very rude to us, and took 10–15 minutes just to bring our drinks. The drinks were okay, but her attitude was awful. She was rude to my dad and me, never smiled, and acted pushy. She constantly interrupted us, didn’t let us talk, and tried to dominate the conversation. It was a horrible experience.

For my starter, I ordered a Caesar salad, while my dad didn’t get anything because he’s allergic to garlic. Smartly enough, they decided to put whole garlic cloves in their ranch dressing—coincidental, given the fact that he’s allergic. My Caesar salad was disappointing; it had barely any dressing and tasted like plain lettuce with a little bit of Parmesan.

For our main course, we ordered the “steak tenderloin,” otherwise called sirloin for $50, which was absolutely disgusting. Realize they do not call it filet mignon. It looked awful, tasted even worse, and was so bad that my dad and I almost threw up. The side of potatoes was just as nasty. After all of that—bad service, terrible food, and the worst atmosphere imaginable—we were charged a total of $125.

After reviewing my experience, I will never be coming back. They need to replace their waitstaff, improve their kitchen and chefs, and get rid of that disgusting sewage smell. This place is awful.

NEVER go to this restaurant, you’ll be better off cooking at home for way less than what you’d pay here! P.S. I hope this place goes out of business because it is not like it used to be also just because of the food how incredibly disgusting it was, we had to go to uncle Ray’s just five minutes away to change the taste of our mouth because we couldn’t get it out with anything. I no longer support it from the summertime as we know this place has become a woke pride fest show. Never come here it has changed and it is not like it used to be. I worn all of you who go there do not give it a...

This was probably the 4th or 5th time that we've been to The Laundry over the last year. All our other visits were pretty good but this time was a let down. My wife and I wanted to celebrate our anniversary here, knowing that we have been able to enjoy some good food on prior visits, which is generally hard to find in restaurants, since we have mainly plant-based diets.

In the past, I have been able to get the Vegan Za (vegan pizza) which is pretty tasty, the Sloppy Tom (plan-based sloppy joe), Vienamese Goi Bun(spicy rice noodle salad), and some non-vegan fare before that.

One thing we like about the Laundry is the service. That, along with finding some vegan options makes the trip worth it. This time, neither disappointment nor unhappiness aptly describe the experience aptly, especially for an anniversary.

On this occasion, I was told the pizza wasn't available and there were no buns for the sloppy joe. Automatically, 2/3rd of the limited vegan options were unavailable. Upon asking the waiter if the kitchen could prepare something vegan, perhaps a pasta with vegetables (they offer Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil, spinach, tomatoes, etc. already), we were told NO; additionally, that would be impossible since the sauce is already made. One would think that a restaurant that touts farm to table on their website, and "creating a dining experience to satisfy every expectation" could conjure up a pasta with vegetables with olive oil and garlic.

When asking if the vegan pizza (with the assortment of vegetables) could be made since they offer a mushroom pizza on the menu regularly, we were told NO pretty hurriedly again. I guess asking a skilled kitchen to accommodate dietary requests is not in vogue anymore.

We did end up getting the Fungi pizza, without the parmesan and provolone cheese (the chili paste they have on it was pretty delicious). We also ordered the Vietnamese Goi Bun, which is supposed to be spicy but someone must have forgotten that because it was pretty much rice noodles, vegetables, and dressing. My wife did enjoy the braised kale that came with her dish.

All in all, I don't know when we would return to The Laundry or if they even care. Restaurants are supposed to provide an environment of warmth and cheer. Sadly, this was an episode of the customer is...