I really enjoy shopping at this store - all the associates are friendly, helpful and freely offer advice. The layout is organized and it's easy to find what you're looking for, but if you can't find something it seems an associate is always nearby to help. The cashiers are quick and efficient, and a new one shows up quickly when the line gets long so there's never a long wait. You can also order ahead and do "curbside" pickup. There is a separate building dedicated to grilling supplies and accessories. They have a large and wide selection of pellets, briquettes, wood chips and a mind-bending wall of seasonings. There is a good garden section in back with a modest selection of quality plants that you can trust. read more

I have to say, this was the single most unfriendly Ace I have ever been to. Not subjectively but objectively: I was here early on a Friday morning, walked past an otherwise unoccupied cashier - no greeting (no smile, no eye contact, no "Good Morning" nothing), and as I wandered around the unfamiliar store looking for what I needed, no offers of assistance. I practically had to step IN FRONT on someone to ask for the last item I was looking for despite several folks in red vests. At checkout same cashier didn't ask for my phone number for Ace Rewards. When queried, she responded that the transaction was complete and offered a half hearted cancellation and rering. I did decline. I wish this was an anomaly but I was in this store with my son about two weeks ago to a similar response. The only competitive advantage that locally owned hardware stores have over big box stores and Amazon is service. I live in Hawaii (Oahu) and have a home in Phoenix --- Barry's Ace Hardware in Phoenix is amazing. I have already given up and defected to Home Depot in Hawaii for the same reasons as above. read more

The store is a neighborhood treasure. First, the staff is amazing. They are knowledgeable, friendly and always willing help with any questions. read more

Not a good experience here today. Purchasing 1 6 pack. Multiple signs say they are $5.99. This had no label so cashier was given a number which came up giftware dump $6.99 and they would not change it to a plant cost. Very poor customer service read more

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The level of service is incredible. Brandon and Matt helped me with very complex plumbing issue for an outdoor shower. It would have cost over $500 to have a plumber do the exact same job! Thanks guys. read more

A new year, so another A+, solid 10, two thumbs way up review for downtown Walnut Creek Mt. Diablo Ace Hardware, this time specifically for the wonderful Stef and "Medium Bob." My girlfriend chose a 25-foot hose, but we thought the 50-foot version might be better. Got to her place, before opening the package, double-checked with tape measure, determined 25-foot ideal, less for her to drag around, coil up. But i misplaced the receipt. However, the gracious, upbeat Medium Bob tells me bring it back to return, they can look up the transaction, we can get the 25-foot hose. Wahoo! On such action-packed episodes do our thrilling lives revolve. Listen closely, sports fans: Downtown Walnut Creek Mt. Diablo Boulevard Ace is the Place! read more

Walnut Creek Ace Hardware - The Place to Go for Plumbing Needs It's late in the evening, and I have to get a sink installed and all the plumbing hooked up before my new appliances arrive the next day. My options? Spend an two hours at Home Depot wandering around frustrated, trying to find the right parts, or go to Walnut Creek Ace Hardware and actually get what I need, fast. First off, if you're doing any plumbing, this is the place to go. They've got everything, well-stocked shelves, a great selection of parts, and something I really appreciate: a bin where customers can put back parts they don't need. That means I don't have to waste time digging through misplaced, random pieces like at the big box stores. But honestly, the real reason Ace beats everyone else? The people. Sonia was the first to help me. She was busy doing something else, but she stopped what she was doing to make sure I got exactly what I needed. And when she wasn't 100% sure on one part, she called in Stephan to take over. Stephan didn't just find the missing part I mentioned I needed a tool to drill a hole for the air gap on the dishwasher, and you know what he said? "I'll bring mine in tomorrow morning at 6:30 AM. You can borrow it." Who does that? That's customer service. Whatever they're paying Sonia and Stephan, it's not enough. These two care about their customers, and it shows. We live in an era of Amazon and DoorDash, where it's easy to forget what real customer service feels like. But Sonia and Stephan remind me that human connection still matters. Walnut Creek Ace, take care of these two. They're the reason I'll keep coming back. And to Sonia and Stephan, thank you. You give me hope for humanity. read more

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Shout out to Steph for going the extra mile and helping me out today. He's super friendly, knowledgeable and funny too.

I love this store!!! I have never been to an establishment that values the customer more. I am not a handy person, so I will always walk into the store with questions. You can't walk 5 feet, once you enter, without someone asking what you need help with. The world would be a better place if everything was run as smoothly as this store was. read more

We are longtime customers of Ace in Walnut Creek. My husband loves Ace so much that we joke that when we retire, we need to move to a town with an Ace. We had a horrible experience with them and will not shop with them again. We had our garage doors, fascia, and gutters painted Sherwin Williams iron ore using paint we bought from this store. We bought one can to paint our garage doors in late March. We then bought another can for the fascia and gutter work in April. Both times, my husband told them very specifically Sherwin Williams iron ore and gave the woman behind the paint counter the paint number (7069). He even showed her a photo of the label of the first can to make absolutely certain it was the right color. Well...turns out it wasn't. The second can said the same paint name and number as the first "Iron Ore (SW 7069)" but had a different formula, which no one noticed (why Ace has two formulas for the same paint color is beyond our understanding). My husband, who relied on the expertise of these paint professionals, gave the can to our painter who proceeded to paint the fascia and gutters of our two-story home. I checked on the work at the end for the day and noticed that the fascia and garage doors didn't quite match. The painters weren't done though, and I figured it needed a second coat or time to dry (the fascia was originally brown and the new paint job had a brown tint to it). Our painter needed more paint, and my husband went to get a third can. He showed the person behind the counter the photo of the label of the first can and asked her to make sure it was the same that we had purchased before. She looked up our purchase history and noticed that the formulas on cans 1 and 2 of the SAME EXACT paint color iron ore 7069 were indeed different. At that point, we realized that the painter had spent an entire work day painting with the wrong paint color from Ace. That same afternoon, my husband came to the store and talked to the owner. After the owner spoke to the paint manager, he agreed that the associate who had mixed the paint had made a mistake. The owner asked my husband how much it would cost to repaint, and my husband told him that it was probably around $1000-$1500. They agreed that my husband would get an invoice from our painter and bring it the next day. The owner lamented over his employee's costly $1500 mistake and their "computer" problem. When my husband came to the store with the invoice, he was surprised to be told by a manager that the best they could do was refund us $50 (the owner was not there but this was apparently coming from the owner). He told my husband that the painter should have noticed they were different paint colors EVEN THOUGH IT WAS THE SAME COLOR BY NAME AND NUMBER. The owner then called my husband that evening and told him the same thing, this time making a "final" offer of $150 gift card. He scoffed at the $900 invoice even though we had three people out here working all day. It's sad that they cannot own up to their mistakes and make their customers whole. Instead, they'd rather tell us to go kick rocks. We'll be filing a lawsuit in small claims court. read more

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Service here is always great, the staff are always friendly and willing to help - shoutout to Keith for helping us out.

This ACE is the best! It offers all the regular stuff needed for the home repairs but, adds the little touches for gifts and chochky's! Everyone there is helpful and always glad to help. read more

This is one of the last stores around here where you can get individualized help for free. I visited Ace yesterday. I needed help putting in a tiny battery into the fob of my Camry. I also needed help in putting a jumbo battery into my jumbo flashlight. Finally, I needed help finding the right water filter for my refrigerator. A young salesclerk, Kendrick Sanders, took care of each one of these projects with courtesy and skill. He was so very kind and did not make me feel as though he was doing me a great favor, even though he was. A customer cannot get such help at Home Depot or Lowe's. Please support this local business. It's a treasure! read more

Always a good selection, their 'grilling area' is REALLY well stocked in the Summer, but still has a decent selection in Winter. As for hardware stores, super spread of regular stuff, and lots of eclectic non-hardware stuff. And the garden area is great, too read more

The downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware is the BEST! Stephan B. thoughtful helped me solve a mechanical problem today. His patience and creative thinking made a difference in my day. I'm grateful for his help and the help of all the employees at the downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware. This Ace is truly the Place for ME!!! Thanks Stephan! I'm grateful for your help. read more

Great store, friendly and very helpful staff, good selection of live plants. Paint department is the best.

I like this Ace, the paint selection is good and they have a ton of stuff from garden to household to hardware. The staff is helpful and kind. I don't love all the smelly fragrance stuff in the middle of the store, but I'm sure some people are into it. They have some home decor items so this is a good place to get a gift if needed. The only downside (one star off) is that the plants I got here didn't do so well and I have a green thumb. I think they may have had a disease and I don't feel like bringing them back to complain tbh. The plants are also a bit pricy. It's a good Ace for the area. read more

Kevin from ace hardware outdoor living is amazing!!!! Great and efficient customer service. Very kind and offers wonderful advice and care. If you need anything from any Ace Hardware, I definitely recommend coming to this location. Especially if you have the opportunity to have someone like Kevin help you out it will make your days go smoother and your future endeavors more pleasant. Ken is also so great, helping Kevin help me. Such a good team. I'll be coming here if I need anything from ace hardware. read more

Amazing customer service. The staff really go out of their way to help and are knowledgeable. I had ordered something online for my garden and was having trouble to assemble it. I brought it into the site, thinking I needed a different sort of wrench or screws. They not only helped me find the correct wrench, but they also kindly assembled it for me. It took about 15 mins to do. I was very appreciative since would have struggled to get this done on my own, even with the correct tool. Thank you so much!!! PS Also a beautiful large store with a great plant selection. read more

Good store with good customer service. Only thing I didn't care for was the row of filters in the back wall. Unorganized mess

Truth be told, my favorite shopping experiences are grocery and utility. Ace Hardware is much more of a standard material supply store and has so much more. I often can my own jams, sauces, etc. and love the classic Ball brand. My family and friends are jerks about returning jars, so I go to Ace. They have the best prices on canning jars. I checked online and they were available, so I went. My goodness, this store was adorable. Easy to find products and a huge assortment of housewares. I couldn't just stick to my purchase, I found so many great deals. PLUS, there is a train around the store! I love it. read more

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They are SO kind and helpful. Sonia was particularly friendly, patient and competent with me today as I needed very basic guidance on replacing stroller parts. Thank you!! read more

I was there this morning and I had a very unpleasant experience, I was looking for a drill auger and this associate ( short guy at garden department) was impatient and rude. I got there and this guy ( short guy)was talking with another associate "I think" I said good morning and I noticed right away this short guy was annoyed because I asked about the part I was looking for, he didn't say good morning back also. He took for ever to find it "sort of ",he asked on the radio where was it and I think nobody knew. I was looking for a 24" , 3" wide auger and they only had 12"long . I said to this guy I checked the website first and it says you guys have a few available on the store at that point I noticed this guy was irritated with my response, i he said " if you stop talking I will explain". I used this auger a couple of hours and got bend , it is useless now, for a very overprice tool $50. Please be aware of this drill auger , it not worth it. I don't want to waste my time and go back to this store and try to return it. I writing this review not because the bad quality tool ,it is because the unprofessional, rude and bad customer service or this associate. I greeted other employees and they were friendly. Definitely not coming back to this store , next time I'll order what I need though Amazon. I usually do that , I went to this store this morning because I need it for today. :( CUSTOMER ALWAYS RIGHT read more

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I wanted to replace a part on a mid-century light fixture instead of replacing the whole thing. Stefan found exactly what was needed and even put the new part in, along with a modification. He was helpful, knowledgeable, and pleasant in helping me on my quest. I've been to this store a number of times even though I live in Oakland. I've always been impressed with the service and products. read more

Victoria in the battery/key fob department is so amazing! She quickly helped me change the battery in my key fob (fyi, they don't do programming/replacements for Toyota Prius 2005-2009). I don't live in the immediate area, so I called ahead. The staff was really nice both on the phone and in person. read more

Ken helped me buy a grill today. He was patient and knowledgeable about all of the grills. I told him what I was looking for. He quickly narrowed down my choices and within minutes I was happily paying for my Spirit E-210 grill. read more

I want to give a big shoutout to Pam in the garden department!! She came up to me and asked if I needed help! That has never happened to me before in all the years I've been shopping at Ace Walnut Creek. Not only was Pam helpful she was very knowledgeable of the plants!! Thanks again Pam for all your help!! read more

Was looking for a special shower stem to no avail at Home Depot and here. The manager was extremely helpful though at finding replacement parts for me. read more

We LOVE our ACE. Great people, that are available and very smart and helpful. They have everything we need, always. Best store ever. read more

A coupon brought us to this Ace Hardware after we first moved into the neighbourhood and it is SO PLEASANT! As a first time homeowner, I often have a partial idea of what I need to complete a job and often am missing some vital terminology. The staff at Ace Hardware are 1) very easy to track down and 2) incredibly helpful. Somehow the store, despite being much smaller than a typical Home Depot, has almost everything the average person will need. Their prices are a little higher than other locations but what I pay for in additional cost, I make up for in time and general lack of frustration - I can be in and out in ten minutes. At Home Depot, it'd take that long just to get into the store and then I'd be meandering through poorly organised shelves across several acres of warehouse space only to find that they didn't have the one item I need in stock. On the coupon front, definitely download the Ace Hardware app and sign up, we seem to get an additional $5 coupon every month or so, which is a nice bonus. Oh, and don't forget to check out the model train that patrols the store! read more

My favorite Ace in the Bay Area! All the staff are helpful, knowledgeable and great at checking in on you. They have a good selection of product, a lovely garden section and I always feel like I find what I need. read more

Unfortunately, the management here is very rude and the prices are all significantly higher than what you will find elsewhere.

I come in here constantly and had regrettable experience with a rep today. I had to return an item and as a business owner myself I never allow patrons to walk the store with returns. So I waited in the return/checkout line and when I get to the front I explain I need to swap out that item with a new item. The rep, "Big Bob", responded "you should have got that before getting in line." I explained how I was concerned carrying around a return item and he said "yeah we can debate that concern once I take care of these people who were in line behind you." Once I got to the front to talk with Big Bob he says "yeah well it's not my idea so it's not on me"z I have dealt with other smart-alecks in this store with snippy attitudes. Seeing as Big Bob was just a trainee I guess management trains bad attitudes from the top down. I love the ease and convenience of the store being 2 min from my house, but I also value customer service and I guess that's what you get when dealing with big name companies that don't care about the quality of their work. read more

Staff is very helpful and always super nice - The last couple of times that I've been in Travis has helped me and he was awesome!! I will keep coming back for the amazing customer service read more

The employees are knowledgeable and very helpful. I love that they have all sorts of fun smelling goodies as well. Would come here anything over Home Depot. read more

"Ace is the place with the helpful hardware folks". When it comes to this store in Walnut Creek: "Ace is the place"! We love this store. We can spend hours wondering the aisles and if you visit during christmas, you are in for a big treat. This store also has a separate area dedicated to everything BBQ, patio and garden. Prices are fantastic, plenty of parking and they even have a bonus for Yelpers: check-in and get a $5.00 off coupon for purchases of $30.00 or more. Can't beat that! Back to the jingle. For me "Ace is the Place". Woohoo! As good as it gets! read more

I love this Ace location because of its gardening department. Both Jerry and Pam have helped me tremendously over the years. They're very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Whenever I have a plant question they have an answer. My tomato plants have never looked better! I go back to this Ace just because of their gardening department. 11/10 read more

I'm not sure what more you could ask for in a hardware store. Our little boys LOVE the train and, honestly, so do I! I wish that my husband and I weren't in the midst of figuring out which light switches or sandpaper grit or which drill we need for our various DIY projects. But, we need help and we need our kiddos to be preoccupied. I LOVE this hardware store. Our 2 year old loves this hardware store. He literally says, "we're going to the store..." hoping we'll take him here. Thank you! read more

Medium Bob stayed open for me when I was on my way to the store on a Saturday when it was about to close. However, I called beforehand and let them know I was on my way, and Medium Bob stayed open for me and was amazingly helpful to me. I am so grateful the Medium Bob helped me handle some plumbing issues that would have prevented us from having a good party. Medium Bob helped us tremendously. read more

Wow wow wow I didn't expect to get a 5 five Star services from hardware store, but this one make me impressed!!!!