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The Laundromat Cafe

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The Laundromat Cafe is the name of four cafés in Copenhagen, Denmark and Reykjavík, Iceland. The first one opened in Elmegade 15, Nørrebro Copenhagen in 2004 and the second one in Århusgade 38, Østerbro Copenhagen two years later. In 2010 two more cafés were opened, at Austurstræti 9, Reykjavík, Iceland and at Gammel Kongevej 96 Frederiksberg, Denmark. As the name suggests there are laundromats in both cafés, earning them the title; "The world's hippest launderette" in Wallpaper magazine and a place in the Wallpaper travel guide.

In 2007, it received AOK's reader award for "Best brunch in town".

The Laundromat Cafe stocks thousands of books and the guests can also enjoy free wireless Internet connection. The Laundromat Cafe is a children friendly cafés with books and toys for the youngest guests.

The Laundromat Cafe was founded by four Icelandic friends in Copenhagen in 2004, today only Fridrik Weisshappel, of the original founders and owners, is still there.

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