Don't buy anything here unless you're 1000% sure! NO RETURNS! Go the extra mile and go to Home Depot! Great neighborhood concept but not consumer friendly! read more

Only been coming here for decades. Next generation running the store. So convenient in Echo Park and next to Bunker Hill, part of Downtown LA. Very personable employees and helpful. Keys made, paint, plumbing, electrical, screws, nuts & bolts. They rescreen doors and window screens as well. They got lots of goodies to keep you going. Call or check their hours before you go. Closed Sundays. Come check it out. read more

The customer service it constantly lacked, near zombie level. The construction department is slow and exorbitantly expensive especially for the quality of work. I would rate it a 6.5. Whenever I have to go there they are out of my specific needs (as a builder and finisher) , or they simply do the items I need. If you want to support local businesses; Please travel the Mike more to Ballers hardware. For custom built items there are a variety of of professional nation wide companies which will provide you with better products at a reduces rate and on time. I just do t get why this business continues to exist. They are line the worst amateurs ever. Cheers. read more

I wanted to like this place because it has a nice family feel but the lady behind the counter was just rude and lazy. Wouldn't get up to help with anything and told me they had a product over the phone then once I arrived they said they didn't have it. read more

Sorry for the one star, but my husband Just experienced the worst service in a small business. The 2 young adults in the shop this afternoon need to learn how to treat customers. He had to wait for the second clerk to finish her break which was over 15 minutes, because the male at the counter could not use the cash register. If someone relieves you for a break they should have the same skills. read more

Went to get a Phillips head screwdriver. The guy at the counter was quick to try and sell me a 4-1 type. I bought that one cause that was the only one they had. Tried to pay with a credit card. Couldn't do that cause there was a $10 minimum. It was $9. Paid with cash. I live within walking distance. Walked home. Screwdriver did not fit in the space to reach the screw because it was a 4-1 type with a thicker shank. I Immediately, took it back. The guy trying to sell me the other screwdriver gave me a look like "What are you doing back here". Women that rang me up would not return it. Even though I paid with cash and was back within 15 minutes. She seemed delighted when I told her she could keep the screwdriver. Why not? She got $9 and the item. I guess it was her lucky day I get that they are a small hardware store with limited inventory and credit card requirements. That's understandable. Not returning an item I paid cash for 15mins prior that wasn't even what I was looking for is a great reason for me never to go back there. I don't know what community they are serving. I grew up in this area. It definitely isn't mine. read more

Very nice mom and pop hardware store. Convenient and very easily accessible. Ask the owner about his brothers sombreros. They are absolutely amazing. They also manually make copies of keys. 10/10 recommend. read more

So unprofessional owners Daughter bypassed her Mothers decision making totally uncalled for. I've have shopped there a few times to repair, odds and ends. Never this one time that I asked to return or exchange a liquid that appeared to me that was water down. The mother looked smelled it No problem find what you want . I proceeded tell daughter jumped in there and said no no we don't do that we can't do I stated I just spoke to your sister ? Approved it have here is my receipt. maybe that is why she said no to me. It wasn't her sister it was her mother,. so maybe that's what started the bad blood unfortunately I went ahead and I paid for it but very disappointed how she dismissed everything her mother had agreed to, and the mother couldn't say anything. That was so unprofessional. That'll be the last time I'll be shopping there. Make sure you always keep your receipt. read more

Cut my keys in seconds. Staff was kind and knowledgeable. Beverages as well as home appliances, and daily cleaning supplies. Glad I live walking distance read more

J & J Trading Post is one of the hardware stores recommended to me to check out. This shop is in Echo Park, not far from DTLA. Specifically, I have a couple of special keys that I need duplicated and this shop has the key equipment to cut and duplicate keys. The guys here were helpful courteous and nice. Often times I hate going into a hardware shop, in order to avoid being subjected to cat calls or rude comments by male employees. Not the case here, the guys were super nice and helpful. They had some hardware building supply, like special glass cutters. I'm inept when it comes to stuff like this, but when I contact maintenance people, often times they don't have the right tools and supplies for my specific tasks and then I have to wait. This time when I need something done, I try to get all the materials, supplies and tools ready, so the maintenance person can complete my task quickly, no wait and less aggravation. This shop is simple and not a fancy super big store, but that's preferable, since I hate crowds. I was in and out in no time. If you need something, I suggest you call first, to save time. Recommend ++ read more

Super helpful staff and convenient in my neighborhood. A little bit of old Echo Park here (check out the tool collection hanging on the ceiling!) They have most everything you need for an average DIY afternoon, for more specialized stuff or larger quantities you might have to go to Ballers or the big box store, but this place has helped me out more than a few times when I'm mid-project and urgently need some odds and ends. read more

the mill work shop in the back does good work but is completely unprofessional and 100 percent late with every project I done there. sell the shop and land and bring in people that care to the neighborhood read more

A mom-and-pop type of hardware store. I went here to get some stuff during Covid and they have everything you need. The store owner is really friendly and helpful, prices are also just as good as Home Depot or larger hardware stores. Also I have used them in the past when working with my property management team! Highly recommend it. read more

We have a 100yr old craftsman home and are in the process of restoring it. The carpenters built a custom sized double hung window for our bedroom. It turned out Beautiful!! Excellent craftsmanship!!! I highly recommend this place. Friendly employees and good service too. read more

A lot of useful things . Always find what I need Very helpful if you don't know what you're doing they'll give advice . Prices are fair read more

Great place to get hardware and supplies. No need to wait long at Home Depot when we have a neighborhood spot. They are well stocked for badic needs and very responsive to questions. read more

This is a great, great hardware store. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Some are women, too, which is nice for female customers (like me) who are wary of being talked down to at hardware stores. This place definitely does have a mom-and-pop feel to it, and they keep extremely convenient hours. Who among us hasn't desperately needed some spackle at 6:30 pm or on a Saturday afternoon? J & J has you covered. We're lucky to have them in the neighborhood. read more

had six new keys (well) cut in the blink of an eye. & they work! noticed that they make, or rebuild, screens here. useful. read more

J & J Trading Post - Hardware Stores Near Me - Los Angeles, California

this is a great little hardware store with an amazing friendly and helpful staff. Im originally from the south and its HARD to find this level of service anywhere in Los Angeles. J & J trading post is a great neighborhood hardware store and that's difficult to find these days, thanks guys! read more

I am going to start being more loyal to this store. I typically go to Home Depot but this place is a little closer to me, the customer service is perfect and very conscious, thanking you for your business. Plus it's family owned and you can be in and out. Prices were hardly much different that Home Depot. read more

Love the idea of this place but sadly disappointed by one simple thing. Bought a few things only to find I was charged 10 cents over on a few things. When I brought this up the counter girl didn't apologize. Just smiled and walked off to talk to someone. Major business fail. Back to Home Depot. read more

The people who work here have always been helpful, and I'm so glad that I have this store nearby so I don't have to drive miles to get the occasional tool or bolt that I need. read more

My family has been coming here for over 30 years. Now that I deal with them myself, I feel it wouldn't be right to not give them a shout out. They have great customer service and some rare plumbing parts for older building like most are in LA. Quick, convenient, and very reasonably priced. You can rent tools, snakes, etc. they also make custom fitted window screens in 24 hours. read more

So being 5 star worthy takes a lot, I don't give these out like lollipops. I will admit when I read the reviews, I was very skeptical, I mean every review is 5 stars. This place basically has everything you need and if they don't have it, they can probably order it for you. read more

I needed a 4x4 cut down to 2" thickness. I called all around town and no one was able to help me. J&J owner Jose used a table saw and produced a clean block of wood. Very friendly and went the extra mile for me last minute. Thank God for old school mom and pop hardware stores. read more

Great local store with a mom & pop feel! Call the store, the phone is answered by a live, helpful person. In person, the staff is friendly, & will go out of there way to help you find what you need. They have two full-time, on-site carpenters, who make custom cabinets, doors & windows as well. Beats the Big Box stores like HomeDepot any day!!! read more

Wanted keys made. So we give him the key. Copies it. We take it home doesn't work. So we go back with a different key to the same lock. He is insistent that it wasn't the key he copied. Bla bla bla. Ok so I give him the exact key he copied. Makes another set. Take it home. Doesn't work. Not worth it to go back. Spend more money on gas than the cost of the key. So much for going there again. Back to Home Depot. read more

I had a key copied here. The key doesn't work. Do not go here unless you want to get locked out of your house & get told by the old owner that "everybody makes mistakes." Do your job right the first time. read more

Wow an actual small hardware store near Echo Park. And they actually have people who will help you and there are not five employees closing an aisle so they can lead a beeping forklift toward the back of the store. Try finding something like that at Home Depot! read more

Pretty good selection for the stores small size. Staff is friendly and willing to help you, which is refreshing. Some items can be a little pricey, but no more expensive than other local hardware stores in the area. read more

Coming from a small suburb in NJ and now living in LA for 10 years, I LOVE this hardware store! I've never left here and had to go to that giant orange chain on Wilshire! J&J Trading Post has everything and more that you'll ever need and the prices are awesome! read more

Local! No need to run to Home Depot every 5 minutes. The trading post has been here forever and has made my life easier. They were really helpful when I needed posts cut for a fence. My boyfriend calls the place, "an ass saver!" read more

seems like the store is under new owner ship and who ever is running the store is definitely not in his type of job position seems like his ego is way over his head don't know whether I will keep supporting my neighborhood hard ware store :( read more

Proactive, knowledgeable service, good selection, and a local-institution vibe. Don't come here expecting to find every obscure component- that's not what a neighborhood hardware store is for. A *neighborhood* hardware exists to save you from driving all the way to Burbank on a Saturday afternoon when you realize you need one more washer for that project in your garage. J & J's fits that bill precisely. read more

Worst customer service ever if you are only going to buy something small they dont even bother helping you out the old guy is the worst person there read more

I live close by and needed a conduit strap. Home Depot was too far and frankly I love supporting small businesses. I was in a rush as well and knew what I needed. The man was helpful and pointed me to my desired isle. All they had was 1 small dusty bin full of different sizes except the size I needed. Major bummer. read more