What a gem! This is an old school, we have everything you could possibly need hardware store. Great tool selection! Great service! This is now my go to!!! read more

Excellent local hardware store! I needed a bulb to replace my microwave light and the cashier directed me to the correct aisle. When I got to the aisle, another employee was ready to help me find exactly the right size and style within seconds! Very nice and attentive staff! Definitely will return for more hardware and household needs! read more

The customer service representatives were very friendly and helped me find exactly what I was searching for.

The store is fine but I noticed there was a quiet, well mannered, calm little fluffy cat sitting peacefully at the front checkout. At first concerned, as the poor thing must be lonely while the store is closed for 12+ hours I did some digging and it appears it's kind of a commonality to have pets at hardware stores! I bet she loves the people during the day time and gets plenty of attention eh? Can you guys just confirm that the sweet babe has somewhere soft to sleep or some place that's comfy and cat friendly? Thank you in advance :-) read more

Everytime I come into this store I seem to get radioed to loss prevention or whoever looks at the cameras and followed around the store plates written down I've never stolen anything from here and I'm always wearing clothes with the company I work for on it and my truck has the company I work for on it do they really think I'm gonna steal something when I could be so easily tracked read more

Alright, y'all, it's storytime. A few weeks back, I agreed to puppy-sit for my neighbors for a grand total of 3 hours. Should've been easy. It was the first really hot day this year (90 degrees+), so I kept our walk short, made sure Digger (that's the dog) had plenty of water, fed him and went on my way. Easy, right? Welp, as I was leaving I was having trouble with the lock. I swear on my life I know how to operate a door handle/lock. But for whatever reason, the lock wasn't engaging so I tried again and oops! The key broke IN. THE. LOCK. Cue panic. I try everything to get this dang key out. I was using my (very nice. RIP) tweezers to try and grab the key, pliers, jewelry repair equipment, but nothing worked. I even took the handle off the door (the first of several times) and tried to bump it out like you're trying to dispense ketchup from a glass bottle. Nada. So I drive my butt and the sad half-key to Hance Ace Hardware and immediately the locksmith tells me it's an easy fix, I just needed to bring the whole lock in and he'd fix it right away. Oh of course. I drive my butt BACK to my neighbor's house, begin dismantling their door handle (all the while feeling like someone is going to think I'm breaking in) with the one screwdriver I could find in my house. They now have no handle on the door, the dog must think I'm crazy, it's still hot as Hades outside, and I'm driving back to the hardware store. Locksmith remembers me and immediately brings me back to the counter. In all of 3 minutes, he's got the broken key removed, a NEW key made, and even cut me one of those decorative ones (it's a puppy, in case you're wondering) so I could replace the one I broke. All for less than $20. Long story short, these guys are awesome. They took what was a rather frustrating (and embarrassing) situation and created a wonderful outcome. The customer service was great, technical knowledge is obviously on-point, and convenience was absolutely there. I would absolutely recommend this place for your local hardware store and will definitely be going back in the future. read more

gery & john were so helpful!i always leave with a smile on my face. everyone here is always so helpful! thank you to all of you who work here! you are appreciated!!! read more

Hance Hardware - He's got a good sense of humor too! - Hardware Stores Near Me - Hopkins, Minnesota

The staff is extremely helpful and they have a wonderful selection of items. I truly love supporting locally owned businesses that treat their customers as well as Hance Hardware. This was my first experience here as I'm new to Hopkins although this is definitely not my last. Brings back vivid memories as my hometown Hardware Hank store! Highly recommend! read more

Hance Hardware - Beautiful selection of plants too!! - Hardware Stores Near Me - Hopkins, Minnesota

I purchased what I thought was a brand new Toro lawnmower last year (2019) only to find out after it was having mechanical issues, that I called Toro's help line and they told me the serial number was for a 2013 model. Now, I ask you is this right that I paid full price thinking I was purchasing a NEW lawnmower, only to find out it was 6 years old, that they had in stock on their showroom floor. I contacted hance hardware multiple times, spoke with one the owners and told him my predicament. He offered me no resolution to this problem. Terrible customer service. Needless to say I will no longer be shopping at hance in the future, which is disappointing because I like to patronize my local business' whenever possible. -Unhappy in Hopkins read more

I am a weird gal and this is my favorite store in the Twin Cities. Thank you for all of the fabulous help over the last 10 years I cannot say enough good things! read more

I love supporting my local hardware store. Its amazing that Hance can stock just about everything from a 12hp Toro to the smallest screw in a store that could fit into the customer service area of a Home Depot. The staff will help you navigate the place. They have a desk at the back of the store where they make keys and sharpen blades. And they have even helped me with some plumbing repair questions. Also free popcorn for the kids. They would be the total package if they had a way to stock some lumber and were open 24 hours. Its OK to dream... read more

I was in Hopkins today and I needed a shovel. They had some. I bought one. I decided against getting the length of rope, bleach and garbage bags there though. That would have been too obvious. They also had flying slingshot monkeys. I got one of those too. They have a lot of shit there. Gardie likes the place too. read more

Favorite store in town. Staff is friendly and extremely helpful. Plus if you keep your eyes open you might spot the store cat!

I love this place.....reminds me of the hardware store my Dad and I would browse the aisles of when I was a kid. Old creaky floors, and the smell of lawn fertilizer mixed with plumbing parts. The have a little bit of everything, and most likely just what you need. The folks are really helpful and they even have one of those old Ford penny gum ball machines near the exit. They're the real deal! read more

I went in early this morning to have a key made for my car - 5 minutes, $85 and some nice conversation later, I was out the door with a working chipped key that would have cost twice as much at a dealership. Can't say enough good things about the value of small businesses and personal ownership. Thanks for a great morning! read more

They have the nicest friendliest staff. They actually know their store and the products. You dont have to run around looking for someone to help you. I love coming in and talking to such a knowleadgeable staff. It is a cute store also read more

Friendly neighborhood hardware store. Every time I visit I get greeted by their staff within moments of entering unlike my experiences at big warehouse stores. The assistance I've gotten has always been helpful and honest. I don't know what I would do without them. read more

Disrespectful. They gave me a bag with a big hole in the bottom. The manager said, "You should've heard it drop out of the bottom of the bag." He told me to retrace all my steps, and come back tomorrow. I retraced all of my steps, and came back the same day. He said, "So, you just expect me to give you a replacement item?" I said, "Yes." He said, "No." I also said to him, "So, you don't believe me? You're calling me a liar?" He said, "I didn't say that. Quit putting words in my mouth." He also said, "I don't think we're responsible." I said, "It was your bag!" AVOID. read more

Wonderful old time hardware store with inventory for almost any do it yourself project. Friendly and knowledgeable staff that can give advice, repair window screens, cut glass, etc. If they don't have what you need, they will suggest where you can get it. read more

I have lived in Eden Prairie for thirty seven years. Slowly I've seen local hardware stores disappear. It is impossible for me to say how much I appreciate Hance in Hopkins. The know-how and service is incredible. Today I had a plumbing project, bathroom faucet, and it was convenient to go to Home Depot. It was a mistake. Hance has the little, small profit parts you need. HD wanted to sell me a whole new unit at much greater expense. It's like buying from a relative, a good one. Jim Osekowsky. read more

Hance Hardware is a wonderful place to go, if you want personal attention. They seem to have anything we've ever needed and suggest solutions to issues you have to resolve. It's definitely our go-to hardware store. read more

Was having trouble getting storm door keys copied at other hardware stores, as nobody seems to have key blanks for Larson storm doors. Looked online for an actual brick and mortar locksmith shop and there seemed to be one in Hopkins on 11th N. but shop seemed not to exist anymore so I walked over to Hance Hardware. Glad I did because they were able to make 7 keys for me at a reasonable price. I also looked at their incredible line of snow shovels, stuff you never see anywhere else. Even though this is a few miles out of my way, I think I'll start coming here for any future hardware needs. read more

The staff at Hance Hardware is the best in the city. I live in Hopkins and will not go to the other "Big Stores" unless I have to get lumber. Even the young part timers have a great knowledge of the hardware section and plumbing. My wife can go in there with great confidence knowing she will come home with the correct items. I restore vintage audio and need hard to find hardware and sometimes need to have custom parts made. They cut metal and glass. They cut a key for me for a 1940's lock and even had a replica lock in case it did not work. Support your local hardware store. This place is not just a convenient location. It would take 3 times as long to get someone to help me and come home with the wrong things from the other 3 biggies. Kevin in Hopkins. read more

I fully believe in supporting local hardware stores. Kraemers in Minnetonka is awesome, as is DeKaynes in Minnetonka. Today I stopped into Hance, and remembered why I never go here. The kids who work here are clueless and the guy with the sideburns who works the back counter is a colossal jackass. They advertise services that they make it difficult to obtain (like cutting chipped keys) or do a really half-assed job on things (like chainsaw sharpening.) Take your money down the street to Kraemers. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

They have a store cat, but ley me bring my (leashed) dog in. Free popcorn, store employees from 18 to 80 years old, all knowledgeable and helpful. read more

Customer service at it s best! If they don't have it, they most likely can order it. Store clerks provide individual attention.