It would be awesome to have a hardware store closer to the harbor than Ace. However, you never know what they will have at this place and shelves are typically disheveled. They not only don't answer the phone, the number rang out of service, Are they PERMANENTLY CLOSED? read more

Great for sandwiches! Non existent hardware inventory. As a cafe they deserve a solid 4 star. Vibe is very much like someone's home, so not a cute place, but an authentic one. The place to go after surfing the Jetty. read more

Wow this place has like everything you need at a hardware store. Half of the stuff is ancient but all assortments of bolts and screws, etc. But I actually came for the bagels. The salmon bagel was definitely the best but twice the price of the bacon egg bagel, but for good reason! Still comes out cheaper than most places and it's all handmade and warm. We walked a mile from our hotel in the wind for this, mainly to get some exercise and fresh air but so worth it. Ate it back at our hotel. read more

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I'm not sure the person behind the counter has ever made a sandwich before. He was very u sure about what he was doing, and it took more than 20 minutes to make 3 sandwiches. And they were nothing to get excited about once we finally got them. read more

For the coffee only - fresh poured by a friendly woman. Good place to stop along Route 1.

Had a very delicious turkey sandwich today. It had been a minute since I had been to this little deli. And I got to chat with the darling Fabiola. She's such a sweet lady! I'll be back soon! read more

I called this store to see if they carried some supplies I need. They were very polite on the phone and confirmed they had what I was looking for. When I got to the store I was shown exactly where the items are and even shown additional things that worked out well. These people are very helpful, respectful and polite. I will be going back more often! read more

Hammer and nails; Oh, and by the way good coffee too! Driving up or down Cabrillo highway you can still stumble on cool places that you would not hear about otherwise. El Granada Hardware & Cafe was one of those examples for me. We were driving south towards Santa Cruz when my eyelids started getting very heavy and caffeine became an immediate necessity. A quick search on my phone, after I had pulled over and stopped, suggested that there was good coffee at a hardware store near me! Skeptically I plotted in the address and got back on the road. El Granada Hardware & Cafe is a hardware store, there is no mistaking that, but they also have a surprisingly wide selection of coffee beans. We tried two flavors, One was their dark roast which was very good (my favorite) and a raspberry and something else flavored choice that was surprisingly good too. The coffees are handmade, which makes a world of difference. We did not need a hammer or nails, so we sat out front, sipped our coffee and enjoyed the pleasant weather before getting back on Cabrillo highway heading towards Santa Cruz. read more

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I was made aware today that the current owners bought this business only a year ago. All the old and any poor reviews are from previous management. Coffee is family roasted, sandwiches are excellent and service is great since all workers are mom, dad and family. read more

Rarely have I been so underwhelmed as when consuming a sandwich made at El Granada Hardware & Cafe. With all of the great reviews I was looking to have an excellent sandwich made at a local place. Granted it is a hardware store. But when you have been to as many places in the stick as I have with surprisingly good experiences at unusual locations, well, you just come to expect that greatness can be found anywhere. Unfortunately greatness is not found in an El Granada Hardware & Cafe sandwich. Not the worst I have ever had but certainly not exciting either. My creation was the Dutch Crunch bread with salami, pastrami, cheddar, swiss, veggies, mayo, and mustard. The bread the most exciting thing about the sandwich and it was average at best. The meats we simply bland. The taste, texture, and quality of made me think that someone was trying to go cheap while still asking for a better price. The cheeses both were something that also made me think of cheap quality. The veggies were fresh and good. Mustard and mayo were okay. But I have to say I they overall creation was about as exciting as a sandwich made at a grade school. Martinelli's apple juice washed it all down and was good. The small latte they made was good. The courtyard to eat your food in was cute Their hardware selection seemed about right for the community. They also stuffed a lot of other things besides hardware in the place. Almost int he style of a general store. Would I go back to El Granada Hardware & Cafe? Not for their disappointing sandwich! But maybe for some hardware or a coffee in the future. read more

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Great spot for coffee! Lots of options and made fresh. Tried a few of the baked goods and they were also delicious.

After a long day of hiking at Quarry Park in Half Moon Bay, I came here for a great sandwich. I ordered a turkey and cheese on sourdough. This is a really unusual place because they have Hardware, coffee, sandwiches, souvenirs, and drinks. There's also a lot of candy up front. The service was fast and the people are friendly. Note that they encourage you to take your food over to the hop Dogma Pub across the street. read more

We were across the street at the best BBQ place in the Bay Area, apparently. We never did find out because they ran out of meat at 2, lol. BUT because we parked in front of this little place, had to go check it out ... After all, who can resist picking up some hardware aiming with a sandwich and chips, they're in some good old fashioned coastal cider and your god to go :-) The plot thickens because.... Drumroll--we used to live here and collect our mail at the post office box in El Granada! But when we were here ages ago, this adorable and quaint little shop did not exist. Wish it had been because think: a shop from yesteryear, kinda like Little House on the Prairie, a rural town with a store that carries everyday goods and foods and finds and household stuffs you'd need to make a life for yourself. Or the Waltons ... such a charming little place. We did not get a sandwich which they have and you can customize, but we got a coffee AB's of all things, a little broom come dust pan thingie. Loooooooove this little place--the folks friendly and the prices right. Plenty of Parking up from ... no big city ideas here, in a good way :-) read more

EG Hardware & Cafe has been a godsend during COVID. I live in the neighborhood and love having fresh coffee beverages and made-to-order hot breakfast sandwiches a walking distance away. The deli sandwiches are also great, and they offer a wide selection of breads, meats and fixin's. In terms of hardware, they don't have the most complete inventory but may have what you need in a pinch if you don't want to fight the weekend traffic or have to bike to Ace, so it's worth a look. I once came in here looking for a plastic snake to clear a drain - they were out, but the owner just gave me on they in the employee bathroom. They seem to have high turnover with employees, especially the younger ones. I hope it's not because of slowed business making it hard to keep them well compensated in the form of tips. I try to stop by when I can and if you're in the neighborhood (or not) so should you. read more

I am a teacher and I had my kids here for ice cream and they refused to let an 11 year old use the restroom. They would rather have him pee himself. I find this incredibly rude. read more

I was lured to this spot by the 4th of July BBQ going out front. It's a small hardware shop off the beaten path. They were selling a pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and coleslaw for $8. I'm all for supporting local businesses and figured that I would be hungry 10 minutes later after getting on Hwy 1, so I bought a plate. The pork was heavenly, the salads, not as much - being the non-home made variety. But hey, it was a LOT of food. Going inside to pay, I realized that this was more than just your run-o'-the-mill hardware shop. Sure you can get copies of keys made here, but they also sold jewelry, surf wax, candy, and all different types of coffee beans! What? It looks like you can get your coffee made with the various beans too. The people who work here are very friendly and laid back. I chatted to them about the huge flower-looking succulents that love the coastal weather - they look like the Chicken and Hens variety, but these monsters are more like Ostriches and Emus, they're monstrous. When I was leaving, the guy shouted to me "Mahalo!" and I thought, "Whoa, these folks remind me of my relatives." Getting into the car, my husband turned to me and said, "It felt like we were hanging out with your family." Yes, it's that type of place. read more

I find no excuse for this rude behavior and all the men indoor and outdoor's at the picnic tables out front laughing at a disabled person is really disgusting and illegal thanks for making me feel like I will never leave the house again I have fixed up and sold five houses I will go to Ace Hardware Half Moon Bay they are much nicer I live nearby today I ordered two lattes, the young man started my drinks, then later six separate men came in behind me and were waited on while I waited 1/2 hour. I asked the young boy with black hair why he hadn't finished my latte he said he was busy making six lunches I said is there some reason you don't wait on women when I come in all the time? the other older woman ended up with a small plain coffee when I paid for two triple latte extra large. When asked why I was given small black coffee she said it was the correct latte it was not it was a Cheap 7-11 coffee I guess I will have to go elsewhere it's unfortunate because I'm working on my home and I need the hardware. no handicapped people are welcome there I'm actually totally ashamed of EL Granada we have had heavy smoke, historically devastating fires our air quality is 170 thanks a lot for your inexcusable rude behavior read more

The coffee is good, but please, please don't handle the cups by the rim. Even in non-pandemic times it's bad health and safety practices. Even with gloves you could be passing COVID because the gloves aren't fresh with each customer. Won't be back until people are properly trained. read more

My friends and I were on a drive down hwy 1 on a Sunday morning. It was foggy coming out of the tunnel at devil's slide but it was very sunny when we arrived down at El Granada. We stopped in for a bite to eat and were greeted by very friendly staff. The store has everything. Hardware, candy, sandwiches, ice cream, coffee, cold beverages, newspapers, lotto and more. The pastrami sandwich I had on sourdough was very good and so was the clam chowder. The kids enjoyed their delicious ice cream. There is a patio area on the side and a few tables in front of the store where we ate our food. Parking was easy and the post office is across the street. Easy access from highway 1. Highly recommend this one stop shop. read more

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If you're in this area you should stop by for the coffee and sandwiches etc... theres a variety of snacks to choose from when you need those snacks for the beach. Great customer service patio seating is a plus! read more

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I absolutely love the fact that it's a hardware store and cafe. So adorable. The food is mediocre, the coffee is great. Unfortunately the staff is less than friendly. I was in town for 4 days and ate there every single day, I don't think I saw a single person smile in there, was kind of depressing. Lucky for them, it's super convenient. read more

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Excellent coffee and sandwiches. Customer service is great. Family atmosphere. They have a little of everything for anybody.

Mmmmmmm good coffee -------don't go to p's or *bucks. This is better grind. Kidduknott. Nice staff. Drip Brew. Real deal. They could improve on the frozen lenders bagels. Up it to Costco s at a bargain price. Would do better for all. U can still freeze em. And use their cheddar for a better Sammy. Nic eto have this place as a local benchmark. read more

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Sandwiches and screws. Sidewalk hang out in El Granada's sunbelt. Becoming a coastal institution. read more

We got in at around 10:30 am today and it was very busy. It seems that everyone's there for coffee or sandwiches if not there for some hardware things. Carlos makes some mean looking sandwiches. This is "THE" sandwich place to go to if you're in the area. They're so inexpensive and HUGE!! i still have my other half saving up for my to be starving tummy. i do prefer this place for sandwiches over other sandwich joints around half moon bay. *edit* forgot to mention that this is a hardware store that also makes coffee, sandwiches, and sell dreyer's ice cream. it's AWESOME read more

This is one of those places that makes you sound like you've gone off your meds when you try to describe it: well, it's a hardware store, but they have surf supplies in the corner below a wide screen television. And it's also a cafe with specialty drip coffees, a sandwich bar and there's a huge candy section like a 5 and dime and you can also buy Maverick's gear as well as their own sweatshirt and t-shirts. And some flip-flops. And a hammer. And there's an outdoor patio with tables, but it looks like it's chained up for the winter. And..well, let's just say it's a cool little spot. Please note that service varies as in sometimes they're sweet as could be and other times they may look at you like you've just landed from another planet. Also, do NOT order soy milk like I did since it's clear no one has actually tasted the stuff they use here. read more

Loved to pick up sandwiches here when we lived on the coast! Their dutch crunch bread is the BEST...Dutch Crunch with Albacore Tuna YUM The store itself is just weird, moving to the coast from suburbia the thought of a Hardware Store that also sold sandwiches seemed crazy..but it works and it fast became of my favorite places. The weird wonderful coastsiders and their quirky establishments are the BEST, I hope it never changes! read more

It was our first time in El Granada and wanted to grab something to eat. We found this little cute cafe that had different kinds of coffee & sandwiches. We decided to go with the caramel macciatto & pastrami sandwich. They both tasted great and honestly up there with Starbucks and the sandwich was delicious. Reminded me of Mr. Pickles... It seems that everyone's there for coffee or sandwiches ....and if not for some hardware things for home. There was also smoothies, ice cream, chips and drinks. . We met the owners of the cafe Roy & Maria...they welcomed us in & made us feel comfortable. Wish we had a cafe like this near our place in concord,ca. Definitely if we're in the area again we're gonna stop by El Granada cafe....i for sure recommend this place to anyone that loves to try different types of coffee and craving a good pastrami sandwich!!!!!! read more

The BEST Cold Brew Coffee !!!!Sandwiches are very good. Super sweet staff. The owner is very nice.

Best coffee hardware shop restaurant and nursery ever. We don't start a day in Half Moon Bay without Granada.

EG Cafe always has fresh coffee, yummy ice cream, rockin' bagels and probably the best sandwichesin the Half Moon Bay area. It's always fresh food and very affordable. The service is always awesome. What's not to like?? Definitely give them a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great hidden gem for sandwiches and hardware needs. Also their coffee is a must- get a cup and a pound to make at home.

If you are ever visiting Half Moon Bay or El Granada area, you have to stop by the little hardware store called El Granada Hardware and Cafe. After doing a little sight seeing, we stopped in the cafe for a quick bite. The sandwiches and coffee were absolutely fantastic. This will definitely be a lunch stop when we visit the area again. To add to the sandwiches and coffee, the workers were very friendly. read more

Omg! I came to get coffee here, a friend told me about this cafe, I ordered a pound of coffee. And noticed all the hardware ! I picked up 3 items a plus don't need to spend on gas to go over the hill!! I was told I get a free cup of coffee for the pound I bought ! Wow and then was offered a punch card that's something u don't see , next time I go I will try a sandwich The pricing is beyond fair and I will support the locals . This place had a great staff and they will help u find the hardware u need! The item I needed I was lazy the guy directed me perfect ! U can't find something ask ! I wish I lived in el Granada but driving 5 miles it's worth it!! read more

Love this place. From delicious sandwiches and coffee, to something for everybody. Everytime I drop in, there is something new staring at me. Beer and wine are also here. read more

Finally a good cup of coffee in the HMB area! Choose between about 30 kinds of beans and enjoy a fresh cup of pour over coffee. fast and friendly service. Keep in mind the pour over coffee takes about 3-5 minutes a cup so take a minute to explore the hardware shop that is packed with all sorts of things you didn't know you needed. read more

Stopped here for a smoothie after a hike because we were too parched and lazy to drive a couple extra miles elsewhere. Definitely not worth it. Smoothie are fruit blended with frozen yogurt or icecream, mine was pretty liquidy and tasted like the fruit had been in the freezer too long, didn't want to finish it because it tasted bad. I would not reccomend this place for smoothies. read more

Go get a good sandwich where? It's inside the what? I almost banned an el Granada local from ever giving me food advice again! Doesn't he know I'm a foodie and he wants me to go the hardware store to get some glorious sandwich?!!! I was predicting my review already. I learned the true meaning of a butter face at this place. Tucked inside and to the right is an incredibly good sandwich waiting for you to give it a chance. I have tried a lot of different ones and I can't even decide what my favorite is and their mustard makes me crave it and I don't even like mustard. The sandwiches are huge, they are amazing and you will find yourself driving to el Granada just to get one or two or three! Close your eyes, open your mind and mouth and enjoy. I'm ready to get in the car just yelping about it. read more

Was a cute little shop with tasty treats! They accomodated my picky kid by toasting some bread, smearing with butter & adding American cheese - fake grilled cheese!! She ate it ALL so I was happy!! I had a ham sandwich on a french roll - was really fresh & tasty, bread was a little tough, but still GOOD! The staff was really friendly and super helpful - if I am up that way we will def stop in again! Loved sitting outside and enjoying the nummies!! read more

Surfer dude recommended this place. I thought seven bucks for a sammy was a bit high, but that thing was a monster, and it turned out to be dang good. Very mild onions, dijon mustard was top shelf! Also, kona coffee was outstanding, made fresh right in front of me! read more

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