JC Licht Ace Hardware in Chicago's Gold Coast is a helpful neighborhood destination for hardware and paint supplies, including Benjamin Moore products. The staff at this store are consistently described as super friendly, helpful, and going above and beyond. Reviews highlight employees who provide personal service, such as cutting materials to exact sizes, fixing items like a laptop screw, a metal frame roller, a bike rack, and a broken trophy directly in the store. Customers report great experiences where staff not only explain which tools are needed but also personally assist with repairs, often very quickly. The store is noted for doing great things for the community and receiving the highest recommendations for its kind and patient service that saves the day.
genuinely some of the nicest and most helpful employees i’ve come across in this city!
July 2026
This ace is great and very convenient. All employees were helpful but Karl deserve a special shoutout for being kind and helping us find everything we need.
June 2026
Emilio is a master paint mixer! Helped us use old gallons and get the exact color that we wanted.
