“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Alcopoco Rock and Soil in Richmond, and I couldn’t be more impressed! This family-run business truly stands out for its exceptional customer service and the hard work and dedication they put into everything they do. I highly recommend to anyone in the area—it's a gem of a place, and I’ll definitely be back!”
“Ace is the place with helpful hardware folks! But seriously though, this store always has a variety of employees with knowledge to help you find what you need and have practical advice to stop you from buying what you don’t.
The store has everything you could possibly ever need in and outside of the house. You’ll find every tool and supply to complete those DIY projects and home maintenance. You can also pick up a new grill and replace your string of lights for the holidays.
It’s also right next to the garden center which has a fantastic selection year round and has equally amazing employees. Super helpful!
Sign up for points program. Constantly get coupons and discounts throughout the year that are actually useful and save a decent amount of money over time. Think $10 off $50 or buy a $50 gift card and get $10 gift card.”
“One of the best ace hardware stores in the Bay area.
Services, superbs, location is great, and the staff is wonderful.
My go to for my gardening needs. Thank you, thomas ann, eric, keep up the great work”
“Great place to pick up Benjamin Moore paints. I order online and pick it up to avoid wait times (which aren’t that long but I always end up leaving with things I didn’t intend on buying ?). Great customer service and they do occasional sales! Grateful this is my neighborhood hardware store.”
“Came in for a kitchen knife, they were super helpful and showed me everything in my price range and explained pros/cons of each one. Definitely great customer service and will 100% be coming back”
“I don't live near this hardware store. It's a bit of a grind to drive to here. And there are other hardware stores closer to me.
But no matter what I need, I aways take the time and make the effort to patronize this place.
Brian is the man who has impressed me with his down home demeanor and helpful approach to treating customers. But, everyone I've met at this store are helpful and knowledgeable.
And if you have some time on your hands even the customers can be fun to engage with. I've had some customers ask me if I worked there!
Matt says if you need some help with solving a issue with a do it yourself project, take the time to check out this store. It's a cultural experience that will make your day better”
“Needed some applewood pellets for my smoker. I called, they told me they stored the pellets away for the season but happy to check to see if they had the applewood. They did and brought up a bag from storage and had it at the counter for me when I came to pick it up. Needed it because I'm making homemade bacon”
“Wonderful neighborhood Ace. They have pretty much everything to save you in a pinch and also a lot of the day to day needs as well. Also their open hours are much better than the other local Ace hardware stores.”
“I made 3 keys at Home Depot, but don’t work. Cole hardware stuff found it issue, and made a key works.The original key is little bent , they can help made a copy key even the original is bent !”
“I appreciate this place :). OSH is old school and much more pleasant experience than other big hardware stores. They have all the basic. More specialized things might call for other stores but this is my go-to whenever possible.
Finding someone to help isn't always the easiest but it's likely because they are helping someone else.
I always get great support and friendly people.
Philip Rogers was working temporarily at the Ashby store from his normal Moraga location... And he was awesome. We tracked down exactly what I needed and had a great conversation to top it off about the history of sound recording for movies and music in Emeryville/Berkeley and some of the trailblazers in the area (which he is one of).
Thanks OSH. Headed back now for something I'm gonna guess and hope you have!”
“Unexpectedly broad inventory of products and great selection within categories they carry. They have everything a handyman needs at a competitive price with far less chaos than lowes/home depot.”
“Best one stop HVAC suppliers in business! Tools equipment parts all in one, multi-brand parts supplier.When the others branded companies can’t, Johnstone is your best resource. The best in HVACR Contractor wholesale.”
“The only lumber yard where they help you load up most of the time. And help you pick through for the good stuff. We go out of our way to go here. And everyone likes their jobs there. That says a lot to me about management.”
“This place, became a new favorite instantly can't say enough about Mike, just awesome human and professional as wellbas the rest of the team, super thankful to Mark, Diego, May. Very helpful and knowledgeable team, that care about their customers and brilliant to make relationships.”
“needed just one length of pipe and they were incredibly kind and helpful both over the phone and in person. if i ever have any plumbing needs, this would be my first stop”
“Multiple sizes of o rings saved me a lot of time and money - an easy fix for a leak in a Hans Grohe pull down kitchen faucet that just needed a new o-ring ! The best $3 I've ever spent.”
“Small hardware store but very complete. With less variety of products due to the size of the store, but you can find everything.
The staff was extremely friendly, they helped me find what I needed and gave me good product recommendations.”
“I needed a ' Couple of Disabled & Senior Grabbers right before Closing time. Friendly & Helpful Staff in their EL Cerrito Location.
It was a ' Quick & Ez In & Out '.
Love ❤️ to spend more time browsing their Store.
Lot closer to Berkeley - Albany than HOME DEPOT !!!!!!”
7:30AM - 5:30PM
1279 Pacific Ave, San Francisco
Hardware Stores
“If you are attentive , you notice the clean and simple nature of the signage ; and that for me is somewhat of a reflection of the building services they hopefully provide .
I mean you want your plastic surgeon to be handsome before your surgery . You know what I mean”
“A real, old style hardware store, where the staff knows everything about their products! Huge selection of screws, nuts, bolts and other hardware, and all the basics for home and yard.”
8AM - 12PM 1 - 3PM
1107 Tenth St, Berkeley
Hardware Stores
“Over the years I've learned to skip searching all the hardware stores for the obscure bolts and fasteners and just go straight to Bowlin, because more often than not they have just what I'm looking for. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and I would highly recommend Bowlin”
“Terrific local hardware store! I love everyone who works here, they are friendly and helpful, and I have always found everything that I need - from warm Christmas lights that were somehow sold out everywhere else, to a full kit of stuff to clean, repair and repaint a shed.Highly recommend. Come support this business!”
“It was great like ive come to expect, thanks Ace! I own a Handyman business that takes me all around the bay area, Ace has e verything but every town has an Ace Hardware store! Thanks Ace , your the place!
Ed Hall, Straightedge Handyman Service and Solutions. Est. 2019”
“Great service again today. I have to say after working in several companies - and from walking into countless - if an employee is comfortable and happy they sometimes sing while working. In this store I heard a beautiful voice singing. I'm not asking for singing. Just an observation of how seemingly everything feels alright here.”
“As a contractor , finally stopped in here for the first time over home depot or all star rentals . This is the place you need to rent your tools from . High quality, a lot of hilti, cleaned and ready to go .Great pricing and first time customer discount. This is where I’m shopping for now on. I highly recommend using there services”
“Excellent Service, resulting from strong knowledge and actually caring about their customers. Gives them a small town community hardware store feel, with the inventory one would expect in a city. Love this place.”
“What do you need? They have one. And if they don’t, Coles is around the corner at twice the price. What’s not to love? I always go here first though. No need to go to a big box store. This place (and Coles) have what you need.”
“Great customer service and knowledgeable floor staff. Owner is dismissive and never acknowledges customers which I find rude. Though as stated the staff are wonderful especially Joseph and Robert.”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
10760 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
Hardware Stores
“We recently purchased an acrylic panel for our living room skylight. The staff at TAP Plastics provided excellent service on the selection of a cost effective material, In addition, the staff helped us size and adjust the large sheet dimensions to obtain a perfect fit. Awesome!”
“Wonderful hardware store with a full selection of boat/marine focused items & knowledgeable staff. We were able to find the correct fuel for our boat's stove, thanks to the associate. Also has all the typical hardware items, including a room full of every screw and bolt you might be looking for.”