OPEN still March 20 2026 and being run by new management and same staff…read more Ace manager runs this Dale store. Very friendly service, great selection. Highly recommend. It is not closed that is a mistake.

I came in at 7:40pm on Saturday to purchase an item. The employee told me they have over 66 on hand…read morebut that they are in the warehouse. She said, pay now and then go to the warehouse to get it. Then another employee tells her the guy who closes the warehouse actually already closed it because he wants to leave at exactly 8:00pm when the store closes. So too bad, you're outta luck, you can come back tomorrow to get it. So you're telling me that the guy who can get this for me is still in the warehouse for another 20 minutes, but because he wants to leave at exactly 8:00pm when his shift is over he's refusing to get this for me and you expect me to drive back to this store tomorrow after having already drove here now? You're basically refusing to work until your shift is actually over but getting paid just the same? I'm not coming back. I'll go to Lowe's or Home Depot or any other store worth my time traveling to. This store is a joke.

What a gem of a hardware store! Very friendly and helpful customer service. They had exactly what…read morewe needed and even met us behind the store to directly load the 100 pounds of cement we needed. Since 1983!

I called ahead this morning to confirm they had a specific concrete mix in stock. They assured me…read morethey had 60 lb bags. I drove over specifically to support a small business, only to be told by the store manager that they actually had zero stock until Monday. Mistakes happen, but the manager's attitude was completely unacceptable. He wasn't apologetic at all, ignored me mid-conversation, and just started helping someone else. A larger store would have at least tried to solve the problem or offer a solution. I won't be coming back.

The people who staff this family run business are the nicest, most helpful people you will ever…read morework with. They are closing this summer, so get your hardware, paint, kitchen accessories, and jamming supplies before it's too late.

I see that it's going out of business and that's unfortunate for their local customers. However,…read moreI've never cared for this hardware store. Of the few times I've went, what I was looking for was never in stock. Help was ok. I left wondering how they stay in business and that was 7 years ago! It's interesting because I've always found True Value Hardware stores disappointing. Orchard Hardware (now Ace) is my go to favorite.

Great staff, and they always have what I need. Their fastener selection has served me well…read more One note: working people with 9-5 jobs like to shop after they get home from work. It's 6:22 PM, and I'm headed to a store that's open...

Lots of needed inventory without needing to go all the way to a Lowe's or Home Depot. Great…read morefriendly service. In the middle of downtown Palo Alto so parking can be challenging

Nick was very helpful in getting my fittings for a leaking dishwasher drain drainage line. He was…read moreable to advise on the diameter and length needed. He also sold some additional items that would come in handy later on. I really liked how I was greeted at the front and asked if I needed any help. I understand why Ace is called the helpful place now. Prices are a little more than at other bigger stores, however, I like coming back here because of the personal touch, the community likes this store, and hands on assistance that you get so you get the job done right. It is a great place for DIYers!

I came in here looking to purchase a single 2.5mm hex wrench. However, the hex wrenches were only…read moresold as sets so I ordered the one I needed on Amazon. However, I was surprise to see a rather large freezer near the check out area. Upon looking into it, low and behold, there were frozen pies in it. On impulse, I picked up the Caramel Apple one for $18.95. Verdict: It was delicious. Who would have thought that, right?

Great customer service! (Thanks Darius!)…read more Great selection of tools and ready to bake pies! Deals here and there.

I was looking for drywall screws to fasten a bookshelf to a wall at my new apartment. Nick was very…read morehelpful in figuring out what I needed and recommending products.

I have been coming to Pete's for hardware and home needs for over 20 years, living around the area…read moreoff and on during that time. Customer service is second to none and they always try and help me find what I need! They've helped me with clogged sinks, leaking toilets, garden needs....the list goes on. I went in today and they were having a free root beer float party to celebrate national root beer float day. Grabbed one in a super cute mini Ace bucket while I finished my shopping. Come on down for all your hardware and home needs. They also have some darn good pies for sale!

Such a great experience! Everyone was kind and super helpful. Darren helped us find the tools we…read moreneeded, and the lady in the garden section was so sweet. The other employees we met were wonderful too (I just didn't catch their names). Like another reviewer wrote: "they deserve all the good things in the world." Our girls and dog had fun too--we had no idea Ace sold toys. We somehow left with Noise Putty and a salted butter squishie.

Look It's no secret I love small hardware stores. Poking around, finding that one item you may or…read moremay not really need. It always has a treasure hunt aspect to it. Menlo Park Hardware is no exception. Its decently sized but packed with all kind of stuff to check out. Customer service is good as you would expect from a small business. One nice thing about these kind of stores is the knowledgeable staff. When you come in looking for the "thing" that attaches to the dohickey....... They always know what that "thing" is. The parking can be sketch, but you can also enter the store from the parking lot in back.

Awful place to go! Will never go again! Workers are not friendly or eager to help!…read more Called to get an items and the guy said it's available and we have it but 'I do t have time to get them for you to put on hold' , so I had to drive to the store! Parking is a nightmare! The guy i first saw told me to go to the front desk not welling to assist at all! Then the same guy was called to find the item but some one else from the store came and went to fetch! I thought why is this guy did not just help me at the first place? They have some kind of Command in line? The place had few workers but no one really care to assist me! I am trying to purchase an over $100 stuff and came few miles away to get it but they don't seem to care! Then the guy came back and told me they don't have what I want ! The online is wrong! I think he is just stupid and did not find it!!! Completely waste of my time! Not sure what is wrong with Menlo Park stores! I have repeat bad experiences in a month so I guess i will not return to this town to do any purchases! Where is the old fashion service?? It's gone !! Or maybe now a day ' service' is an unknown thing!!! I will just go to home depot or Amazon. Instead! Store like ace should review their service , if Amazon or home depot monopolised the market , this will be a good reason! I got better service at home depot cone to think of it!!!

Small store but super knowledgeable staff that is helpful and professional. Don't hesitate to stop…read morein if you need anything. If they don't have it, they will tell you where to find it.

Over the years I fly to San Francisco and stay at my brother-in-law's home often spending numerous…read moredays carrying out handyman tasks around his yard and home! This year was no exception as he had a number on jobs on his 'to-do list'! #1 task- Replace the old wooden post metal mail box! Needless to say, he didn't get his new mail box to match the structure fitting that were there already! So, how do we solve the mismatch? He, now my not-so-favourite brother-in-law, says,'let go to Portola Valley Hardware as they always have a solution to my handyman problems'! We go to PVH and the friendly staffer at busy front counter cheerily says to go down Aisle 7 and I'll have Bob waiting to assist you! And there he was! Bob listened to our 'Mailbox' dilemma then offered a plan that efficiently put into action and solved our problem with a little custom carpentry and, voila, we left ecstatic that we could now complete installing the mailbox per his creative skill set! Thank you Bob and PVH staff for going way and beyond in ensuring you looked after our needs and sent us home totally satisfied! Hmm...what made my favourite -in-law most pleased and excited was that his bride was absolutely ecstatic at the awesome finished new mailbox! WELL DONE/5! Respectfully, Dave C. Kelowna, B,C. CANADA

IMHO Again, I was…read morelured into the store for the advertised 20% Senior discount on this particular Wednesday. I don't pay full price unless I can't do without! I specifically came for some zinnia flower seeds, and they had a great selection of Renee's Garden seeds. I picked up 5 packets and then headed out into the garden section to see what else might pique my interest. I saw some colorful plastic and durable pots in various sizes. I couldn't figure out the gallon sizes of the pots even when looking at the price labels. Instead of gallon sizes, it gave inch measurements. Oh well, I guess I'll have to eyeball it. At the register I reminded the cashier about my senior discount, and he asked for my phone number. None of the numbers worked (even though they have in the past), so we resorted to using my husband's number. The store was festively decorated for Christmas, and I might come back for some cute lawn decorations, when they are discounted after the holidays! LOL Can't wait to sow my zinnia seeds for next year's summer blooms!

I love the service and convenience of this store and hate making the billionaire big box owners and…read morethat bald guy at that online place richer, so I shop OSH first. They've really honored the tradition of the former Orchard Supply Hardware. I try to make this my first stop when looking for hardware items and avoid the big box stores. (At least as my first stop, more on that..) The challenge I have is that about a third of the time, I won't find what I'm looking for here and have to look elsewhere anyway. I love, though, how there are knowledgeable people working here who are genuinely interested in and available to help me. Their stores are a nice, manageable size (I don't feel like I need a roadmap to get around them, like the big box guys.) Plus there are often liquidation deals and sales that make things enticing. If you support local retail, as I do, I recommend popping into your local Outdoor Supply Hardware next time you need a hardware item!