Been coming here all my life, whether it's for my garden or picking up plumbing supplies for my…read morefish tanks. MW never fails to impress me! The workers here are always approachable, friendly, and genuinely helpful. They'll give you good advice, offer their honest opinions, and even help you figure out ways to save money depending on the project you're tackling. Always a great experience and definitely one of those places I can rely on!

Ever since moving to San Gabriel over 30 years ago, this has been my hardware store for home…read moremaintenance. They always have what I need and now it's plumbing. The shower is leaking and the lawn needs watering, so I jumped into the car to get what I need. Although this is an Ace store, coupons are site specific and are not shared among the hardware stores. Oh well, I'll need to be more careful reading that fine print, but got what I needed and not wasting time looking for the right hardware. Although not the cheapest, it is the most convenient to my home, so I'll be shopping here for a little longer...

Got van keys copied and house keys copied here. And yes it works perfectly. Very affordable…read moreprices. Will come back again.

Love this little store. Every square inch is covered with stuff. A lovely woman own the place…read more She's open every day. You need it? She'll have it. Hardware, lawn care, plumbing, keys, electrical, hardware, she has it all. She's a one-person operation. Be patient.

Craftsman ratchet bought at ACE froze. Website says take any defective wrenches to swap. Walked in…read more& counter attendant asked what I needed rather dry. I explained & he said "we don't sell Craftsman, go to Home Depot!" . Never mind that I bought the set at ACE, perhaps something changed or this particular store doesn't have or doesn't like to honor warranties, or the attendants just don't appreciate their jobs or customers. I called Lowe's Covina & Edgar in Tools said "craftsman are guaranteed for life, bring it in & we'll swap it...but please give me the size & I'll make sure we have it in stock". 25 minutes later I walked out of Lowe's with a brand new replacement wrench. We're told to buy local and that ACE has better service than "big box stores". Unfortunately that is not true. I wish Max's Hardware only the best, but I will NEVER return to this store and will cancel my ACE discount/rewards card membership.

Leaving my review based solely on the horrid customer service. My family ordered a custom piece of…read moreglass, which ended up being four inches too short. I knew it was nonrefundable, but I politely called on behalf of my family to figure out where the miscommunication happened. The girls who picked up the phone were very nice and understanding. This review is not about them. They asked me to call back the next day to speak to the owner. Like I said, I was very polite, I wasn't mad, I just wanted to understand what happened. I figured it was possible that the mistake was on the shop's end and thought they would make amends for it if that was the case. I was not expecting a free new piece of glass or a refund. I just wanted to know what happened. After explaining the situation, the first words out of the owner's mouth were, "Listen carefully because I'm only going to say this one time..." He proceeded to scold me and insult my family for, according to him, providing him the wrong measurements. Then he repeated over and over that the order was nonrefundable. I said, I understand that. I just want to know what measurements were jotted down and whether there is a discrepancy between that and the actual numbers. He lost his mind. I knew it was a lost cause, so I just hung up. My family was considering reordering for the correct size, but his approach was absolutely horrible. Given the rest of the reviews, it seems like this is a common occurrence. To hell with this company.

1.21.2025 Always…read morenice helpful folks here, amazingly good selection of actual HARDWARE not just shiny Chinese crap . Here's hoping their insurance does the right thing so they can reopen . -Nate

Great service, low prices, excellent hardware selection…read more The staff at Altadena Hardware are friendly, helpful, and much more knowledgeable than big box stores. They will ask you about the project you're doing, and help find the right products and materials to fit the application of your work. Need to attach something to something else? They will guide you through the a-la-carte screws, nails, nuts, and bolts with expertness, making sure that the style, strength, and size of the hardware fits your project's needs. The prices for most items are competitive with big box stores-- items like PVC pipe, wood filler, and hardware are cheaper at Altadena Hardware in a side-by-side comparison to big box stores. If you purchase materials like wood or pipe, they can cut it for you for transport! The selection of paint, hardware, garden supplies, light bulbs, power tools, adhesives, and most other typical household hardware needs are excellent. Based on size, they don't stock as much lumber or appliances as big box stores. Very helpful -- they do cartridge exchange for Soda Stream!! And have many options of Soda Stream flavorings. They also sell local honey up at the cash register! Altadena Hardware is my first choice for hardware needs!

lots of tools and equipment for the house and garden and everything tbh and they have good pies and…read moresnacks

Beware of the store Manager here is why ! I visited…read moreMerritt's Ace Hardware on Hacienda Blvd with my e-bike because there is no secure bicycle parking outside. Before bringing it in, I asked the cashier if it was okay since I was only going to be inside for a few minutes to purchase a few items. The cashier said it was fine. A few minutes later, the store manager, who I believe is named Evan, came through the store yelling, "Whose e-bike is that?" in front of other customers. Instead of speaking to me professionally, she immediately became confrontational. I calmly explained that I only needed a few minutes to finish my purchase, but she responded by insulting me and using profanity. I'm an adult, a paying customer, and a regular shopper at this location. There was no reason for the situation to be handled with shouting and disrespect. If there was a store policy, it could have been explained politely instead of creating a scene. I reported the incident to corporate, but because this location is independently franchised, they were unable to resolve the issue. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this store while this manager is in charge. Customers deserve professionalism and respect, not public embarrassment over a situation that could have been handled with a simple conversation. Ty

Today I went back to Ace to make another purchase. I had to buy a birdbath and I was greeted by a…read morelovely man named Chris. He was so patient with me and gave me lovely advice. He even carried it out to my car and we just had a lovely interaction. The price was great and everything was quick and Parking was fast and easy. I always love coming here because people are always treating me so well.

Shout out to Zack for being a real life angel sent from heaven and helping me out today in the…read morestore. I needed help with a metal rod and he pulled through. Give this man a raise.