I have to wonder if my recent experience was just a bad hire or something else?…read more I called to check if an item was in stock and verify pricing - the woman who answered the phone was fairly abrupt (rude), "I'm with another customer right now." Anyhow she put me on hold, then got back to me, "Yeah, we have what you're looking for." 2 minutes later, I arrived and made my purchase. No pleasantries, no "thank you" upon completion of the transaction. I'm not sure if they're still capturing phone numbers and tracking sales, but that didn't happen either. I self-loaded my two 40 lb. sacks of water softener salt. Too bad I threw out my $5 coupon they mailed me - today would have been a good day to use it - I earned it. Disappointed...3 stars is probably generous.

The staff is quite friendly but their prices are truly crazy. 5/8" screws for .25 each, nitrile…read moregloves for almost $18 per box when you can order all of this stuff on prime and have it at your house same day. So what's the point? Why pay convenience store prices for things that you can get for way cheaper online or at the giant orange box store? Over $7 to cut a damn key?! And I brought the key blank!!! Come on. You're not even trying to be fair. I wanted to support a local small business but this place is truly not worth the sky high prices for these things. This store isn't worth it unless you're truly desperate to have what you need. Otherwise steer clear their prices are a joke.

The guy that works here is extremely rude. Every time I come here to buy something God forbid I…read morecome back to try to return it. I get a dirty look, and he mumbles some curse words under his breath. WTF. I'm never coming back here again. I'd rather go to Southbay hardware on Artesia, where they are friendly and they have no issues with you returning an item. This guy is a complete jerk and should not be anywhere near anything that has to do with customer service.

Great! Went in to get a part. They didn't have it but directed me to the auto clinic next door, who…read morehad the part. Above and beyond! 5 stars.

I wouldn't rate them below three stars, feels unconscionable, so that's where this lands for me…read more The main factor is pricing. Items here run noticeably higher compared to larger, non-mom-and-pop hardware stores, which makes it harder to shop here regularly. Keys were $7 each, and I accidentally grabbed a key ring I thought was $6, but it had been placed on the wrong hook and rang up as $13. A few areas of the store could use better organization and upkeep. Items were hung in the wrong place or can't easily tell pricing. I came in just to make keys and ended up spending $30. That said, the store staff were friendly and helpful, which I appreciated.

Support local businesses! They're always so helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. The shop is…read moreorganized and clean. Had to get keys made and they had a variety of styles which is important to me. Also left w a broom, watering can, and lockbox bc I forgot I needed them. I came back close to Christmas for some stocking stuffers (laser measurer and flashlight). They always answer the phones and they're always willing to help.

Great little hardware store! Wanted to highlight they sell super cute handmade wooden receptacles…read moreby a local artisan who is disabled. They are lovely and inexpensive.

Simple and straightforward experience. Asked for a key and it was made quickly. Friendly service!read more

I grew up going to Hawthorne Hardware for my needs and still do when my mother needs stuff fixed…read morearound her house. I'm a believer of patronizing the "mom and pop" stores in these times of big box stores and the convenience of the internet but charging more than 2x for threaded plastic pipe for sprinklers is a little much. 1/2" x 10" pipe @ HH: $3.19 1/2" x 12" pipe @ BB: $1.52 I understand that they're going to be a little bit pricier and I enjoy their knowledge when I have questions but I can't.

This store is not interested in customer service. They lack integerity. The clerk there named…read moremiguel, could care less about growing this store customer base. I will never grant my business to this store again.

Lived in the neighborhood about 5 years now and had never been to Andy's…read more Tried it out and was shocked at the amount of inventory there was. Went in for silicone and ended up buying jewelry, socks, and a blanket! I will be coming here again for some more hardware items and definitely for some more of those beautiful hoop earrings!

Horrible service. I wanted to get a key made it didn't work. I came back to try to get another…read morecopy. They gave me a refund and denied another copy. She stated she didn't want to waste her keys. She was very rude. It's not that hard just to make another copy.

Yelp review -- 0 star Title: Open on a holiday, but terrible…read morecustomer service and a threatening confrontation I stopped into South Bay Industrial Hardware today (Nov 11, 2025) because they were open on the holiday and I needed a can of Fix-A-Flat. The owner, John, completed the sale but the can I bought had a leak at the top of the hose -- something I've used before and never had an issue with. I explained that the tube looked tightly packed and might have been damaged in packaging, and asked to exchange it. Instead of listening, John stared at the can suspiciously and acted as if I was being dishonest. He reluctantly let me exchange it but warned that if the replacement didn't work I wouldn't receive a refund. He grew rude and condescending during the interaction, which was upsetting. After I left the register I said, while still in the store, "Thanks for not trusting me." He laughed. I regret that I used a bad word once I was outside. What followed was alarming: he came running out of the store and tried to grab the exchanged can out of my hands. He threatened to call the police and -- while I was recording from about nine feet away -- said into the phone, "she's right next to my face." At one point he would not state what he thought my ethnicity was, which felt explicitly hostile and discriminatory. I have video of the incident and plan to preserve it and report what happened. I'm sharing this to warn others about the poor, confrontational customer service and the intimidating behavior I experienced. I will not recommend this business based on how I was treated today.

Helpful employees at the store, ample inventory and good selection, parking lot and street parking…read moreavailable. Stopped by to get some putty, paint, small brush and spatula to fix a small messed up on a set wall

nice inventory. what resonates with me is that they let you know exactly where the customers rate…read morethere. when you walk in the door, there is a large obvious sign which states no restroom in the building. really? it is sad that the big box stores are running the small stores out. what's keeping this dump aroun?

### 2024 review 42/100 ###…read more Local and conveniently located store on Lincoln, with huge parking lot right across from Staples. Front of the store customer Service is friendlier than the back for key copy service.