Ambiance is nice, service is great and the food is very good. Nice place…read moreThey have hundreds of bourbon brands and they make there own beer. They have charcuterie boards of all kinds you can mix and match Fun place to drink and dine!

Went to Hardware in North Aurora and came away with mixed feelings…read more The good: ambiance is great and the drinks were on point. Had the Marilyn saison and a solid dark beer. Bar program is strong. The short rib pot pie was a straight up winner. Rich, comforting, and not trying to be anything other than good food done right. The bone marrow lost me. Cooked well, but buried under too many microgreens and then oddly topped with tortilla chip strips. No smokiness either. It felt more confused than cohesive. Where it really started to miss was the overall approach. A lot of "the chef intends this..." type explanations. It ends up feeling like the food insists upon itself instead of just letting you enjoy it. That's the bigger issue. This place exists in a space where I don't think most people want to meet it. Not casual enough to relax, not refined enough to justify the performance. Bottom line: good drinks, great pot pie, but the experience tries a little too hard.

I have been coming here for years. The people are great and a picture of my dog is on the wall…read morethree times. Yes - it is dog friendly. When I have had questions, someone there actually knows something ..... even electrical questions. I love this place and the people.

What a hidden gem! I stopped by  Ace Hardware on a whim to pick up some soil--usually, I default to…read morethe big box stores like Home Depot, but I'm so glad I gave this place a shot. I was in and out for soil... or so I thought. I ended up stumbling across their clearance section, and let me tell you--it's a goldmine. They had lighting and other household gear marked down to 60% off retail. I scored four awesome headlamps for a fraction of the price. It's not something I planned for, but I'm definitely not mad about it. I believe it was Bill or Phil who helped me out--he was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I asked about grow lights, and not only did he make a solid recommendation, but he also walked me over to the right section. That kind of personal service is rare these days, and it left a great impression. One thing I noticed, though, was that the older staff members were genuinely friendly and helpful. They greeted me, engaged in conversation, and seemed to take pride in being there. In contrast, the younger staff felt a little checked out... not rude, but they were kind of low energy and not particularly invested. This is not a dealbreaker, but it is worth mentioning. The fantastic selection of hidden deals, and some of the best soil prices I've seen in town. It's clear that this Ace cares about its regulars and offers value that goes beyond convenience. Pro tip: Always check the clearance aisle--you will find something you didn't know you needed!

It does not get any better than this. I have had an account here for 16 years. They are always…read morefriendly. And you can always find that one part you are looking for that you can't find anywhere else. Prices are very competitive. Keep up the great work!

Very disappointing experience with recent policy changes at Home Depot in Vernon Hills…read more I've been a loyal customer and contractor for years, but the new return policies are terrible. They make it extremely difficult to return merchandise that's only slightly past the return date -- even when it's unused and in perfect condition. The staff and store managers seem to have no authority or flexibility to help customers in any way. It's frustrating that Home Depot is becoming so rigid and unwilling to work with loyal customers and contractors. Very poor policy decisions -- disappointing to see such a decline in customer service. Better service from local lumberyard and nearby home stores.

I was shopping here recently and I injured my arm pulling a lumber cart. A few minutes after this…read morehappened, the store owner approached me and accused me of faking it. He said I was "faking it because it was hot outside". I don't know what he meant by that remark but the manager was rude, patronizing, did not care about me and made me feel very uncomfortable. I did although appreciate the lady standing by the checkout who did care for me. I will not be going back to this store and neither should you.

This isn't my usual home depot, so I've only shopped here a few times. I stopped in for a few…read morethings for my garden and found everything I was looking for quickly. The outdoor area is well set up for the season with the the overflow in the parking lot. My only issue was the selection of bamboo stakes was slim. The ones they had were a bit beat up, I bought some anyway and they should be alright but some of the ones left over... not so much. This place has an outdoor self checkout system, which was new to me but easy to use. They thankfully still have a checkout person if you need help or have questions. A bit more expensive than some local competitors but good enough for a quick shop.

Cheyanne in flooring customer service is above and beyond. Taking over our situation with our…read morecarpet order she was amazing to work with. Nick the manager and the whole staff over the years have been amazing to work with We moved farther away but still drive to that store.

I was greeted when I arrived and they had the coolest items for the spring landscape. I was able to…read morefind unique items that I had not seen. The cost was reasonable. It did not disappoint. Thank you!!

Needed a key made. The computer wasn't reading it. I had a partial barcode from this summer I…read morepurchased here. The employee said she would have to go through the 10 keys to o double check and said she couldn't. Gave me a card to a locksmith which will cost 10x more. Don't bother coming here if you want any help

Save big money at Menards!…read more Why did nobody tell me about this Menards that has two floors and you take a walkway escalator up to the second floor (or elevator)? How fun is that? Normally I enjoy going to Menards but this was on a new level (!!). I especially enjoyed the trip to the second floor because just below they have a garden pathway of statuary like Versailles and you can get a sense of the scale of this store. Luckily, a helpful employee directed me to the zip ties. I picked up a standing tower fan, some drain cleaner and just marveled at the pet supplies (an aisle for food, an aisle for treats, an aisle for toys), snacks, candy, more. If I fill out the rebate I should have about $20 coming back to me. Of course I'll be back. Please have someone playing the piano for me.

Yesterday great experience purchased a small upright freezer (thanks Noah) and many other products…read more No difficulty in having help finding said items. Best part was a young employee saw me struggling to get said freezer into car but was no problem. His name alludes me but within seconds I was good to go! The only problem was is that he refused a $5 tip, over and over attempts to force him to accept failed. Please Menard's change that policy!