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    Cole Hardware

    4.1 (475 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Ice can hold in there for 3-5 Days
    Juan V.

    Cole Hardware ( not computer hardware ) has been in business in San Francisco at Cole street for over 100 years. It has four locations in San Francisco. You want to get an extra keys to the kingdom you can have them made here. You want to build a garden this is the place. Want to get those extra trash bags to take out the trash this is the spot .Going camping or camping out at home there are plenty of products and supplies inside. This location is known as " Barbecue Central". You will also find BBQ grills of all sizes from going to Golden Gate Park for a spontaneous BBQ grill for two or that backyard BBQ grill to feed a squadron. Cole Hardware has you covered if you are indoors or like being outside in the big outdoors. You will find almost anything you need to build , repair or fix any interior and exterior at your place. Cole Hardware the store not a computer hardware device is where you will find homeware supplies and walk inside for a pleasant surprise selling everything from gift certificates to the Cheese Cake Factory and The Pie Company take and bake home pies Grab a grill and some charcoal so you can BBQ beef ,shrimp and chicken thighs then grab a cooler so you can fill it with champagne and wine with lots of ice then you can party during the Summer of Love from Sunset to sunrise

    On point for fun ornament gifts or white elephant ideas
    Mike V.

    Fabulous service, love their locksmith, everything you need (and a ton of things you thought you could only buy from AMZN). We're frequently in the gardening area in the back and for quick visits for nuts, bolts, washers etc when it just has to fit.

    Those pies are here too, they sell a lot of them! $19.99
    Jennifer O.

    Greeted like I was an old friend when I wandered in. Well, it was a destination errand though and "whoa, you have those pies here too?" "We sell a ton of them, and you get a free wrench in every pie" "Really? Is that true?" "No, but it'd make a good story" Cole Hardware's customer service desk looked at my drill, they thought it might be the battery. I asked to buy another drill but apparently you need to know the size of the bit you need. Can't they just sell a newbie fix-it starter pack that says, "These bits are what you'll usually need, $25.99"? "These will put together/disassemble IKEA stuff"? Walked out empty-handed this time, will be sure to buy something next time, even if it's only a pie. For now, my freezer's full. Really nice employees, immaculate store filled with everything fix-it including drop off recycling for old paint (5 gallon limit).

    Serious price gougers on anything seasonal. $109 for a plastic Christmas tree stand lol $22.95 at target

    Le "Before"
    Jenny K.

    Usually popping in to copy keys or buy incense sticks, but several months ago I made a unique purchase. I was visiting someone who had a window blind in distress. The first time I noticed it, it was hanging off the hinge and then over time it had completely collapsed. Their "temporary solution" (pillowcase taped haphazardly on the top which never stayed on and tin foil on the bottom portion) had become not so temporary and though they seemed to not care about it, that itself made me really sad for them every time I came by. I didn't want to say anything, as it was not really my place, but couldn't help but think of solutions that could be sneakily done without anyone knowing so as not to cause embarrassment. After some research, I found that temporary stick on paper blinds exist (!) and proceeded to call every hardware store in the city to no avail. But, cole hardware eventually came through after I stopped in several times and politely inquired about them. I appreciate it. :) Though the blind I know is just paper and thus not the highest quality, the updated aesthetics and overall energy is palpable; the room instantly warmed up. All that energy shifted, for under $10. Even better , the person never noticed so it was seamless in all ways. Yay! Attached photos are comparisons of the aforementioned window blind

    A gift they gave me with my order!!

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    Ask the Community - Cole Hardware

    Do you cut duplicate keys for a 2003 Honda Civic?

    No. Sorry. Our North Beach store may have the special blank. Please call them.

    Do you carry KN95 masks?

    Yes

    When is the best time to get my orchids repotted?

    Hiya! Do you guys deliver propane tanks? I have several empty ones in the basementI'd like to return as well.…

    Yes, we can deliver. Please call the store and speak to the store manager to coordinate this. Free delivery for purchases over $100.

    I need some composting red worms, please may I buy some and how much?

    We do have them in stock. I'm not at the store now so can't check the price. I'm sorry. I think they are around $10 or so. Rick

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    To Amber & Charlie- you should have your own company teaching other industries how to present customer service!

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    Owner crams a lot of useful items into a small retail space
    Owner crams a lot of useful items into a small retail space
    Nails, brushes, other stuff I don't know how to use, doh!
    Nails, brushes, other stuff I don't know how to use, doh!
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    Cole Hardware - hardware - Updated July 2026

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