Today was their last day. I managed to get one last shopping stop in as they were literally packing up the stuff left. They had a bunch of stuff for free outside for anyone to take, which says a lot about this business. Just bought a home and Mik, Lacy, and Frank have all been helpful in helping me figure out what is useful and what might not be. Will definitely be taking my business to see them for their excellent customer service at the South Shore location even if it is a farther drive from my daughter's preschool because I appreciate their honesty and loyalty to the customer's goals and needs. Will definitely miss the 50% off but I enjoyed it while it lasted! Thanks Mik, Lacy, and Frank! read more

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Pagano's Hardware on Central Ave is Alameda's hometown hardware store. Before you even think about going to Home Depot, you see if Paganos has it. I used to shop at the old Lincoln Ave location. You had to ask someone for help to find anything. Same is true at the Central Ave store. The store is packed with merchandise. The other day I was walking around the store looking for wall clocks and bug bulbs, and a store person had to help me. BTW, the store people aren't there to watch for shoplifters. They're there to help you find stuff in a semi-unorganized store. What? Someone is going to steal a bag of anchor bolts? Maybe run out the door with a shop vac? And Yes, they make keys. Pagano's Hardware on Central Ave is in Neptune Plaza at Central Ave x Webster St. Parking in lot, and meter parking on street. read more

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You know... You can go to (insert big box hardware store name here) and you might save yourself a few dollars... but there won't be a Mick there to hold your hand and find you exactly what you need (irrigation, plumbing, etc. I mean... there are countless home projects that I have had help from Pagano's employees with). Words cannot express how thankful we are to have Pagano's here in Alameda, and how helpful Mick and many of their other employees are. Thank you so much Mick and Pagano's!!! read more

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Pagnano's is an old-world style hardware store, where the staff actually know there stuff. As soon as you walk in to Pagnanos, you will be greated and asked if there is anything they can help you find. Name something - anything - and they will instantly rattle off the isle number and which side its on. They give out free popcorn. Love that. Reminds me of a hardware store that I used to go to as a kid. Great personal touch. Parking is always easy. You can be in-and-out within 2 minutes with that hardware item you need. read more

In the words of another reviewer, Chris helped my "clueless, millennial" self + toddler in tow zip in and out here. Sink handle problem that was bugging me for months was quickly solved. Service was amazing and professional. I really appreciate you guys and will be back for hardware/ household needs. Thank you Chris! Ps Parking is great too. read more

I needed the lock to my new house rekeyed. He did it quick and for a fair price. I needed extra keys. He warned me off from junky ones. It's conveniently located near my new house. I had the lock out, rekeyed, back in place within 1/2 an hour. read more

The staff is very friendly and helpful. They seem to have everything I need - every time I go there. They explain everything and give solid advice. Today, Ben went out of his way to make sure I could repair my kitchen crane. I tried to buy the wrong thing that was quite pricey. He explained why the more affordable choice was better. I had unscrewed the parts wrong and he took care to retrieve the old part and screwed it into the new part he recommended. This type of honesty and courtesy is rare and to be treasured. read more

What convenient hardware store in the small town with a plus plus customer service. The staff is very knowledgeable in everything hardware home and even car related I heard them give one person advice on some car parts stuff. The shop has paint lumber all sorts of small and large needs gardening and everything else read more

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Date: 6/5/2015 Time: 11:30 AM 69° sunny Purpose: My husband and I were at Laundry Time washing our clothes. I also stopped in at Lee's Donuts to get a donut...all sold out, but I did purchase a croissant. Then it was over to Pho Baguette to get a taro smoothie with boba. I'm just spreading my wealth in this strip mall. I don't do Bonfare, so no stopping in that business. While waiting for our loads of laundry to be cleaned, I decided to walk over to Pagano's to take a look-see. Their employees were unloading some of their merchandise. Pagano's Hardware Mart has moved from 1100 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, to this location - 640A Central Avenue. I do not believe I should be the recipient and/or deserve the FTR for this business, as I feel it is not fair to all other yelpers who had reviewed this business at its prior address. I just want that noted. Ambiance: Double glass door entrance. In front of business, garden supplies, plants and equipment are displayed. Garden soil advertised for $5.00. Kingsford charcoal displayed to the left of the garden soil. Popcorn cart is several feet away from front entrance. A sign is also posted that the paint store is across the way at 640 F (correct address is 650 F - see photo). This location is not as spacious as their previous one. There is no second floor. All cement floor throughout the store. The aisles are wide. Cash register/check out stand also in front of entrance. Customer service: As always, excellent. Cashier in front greeted me immediately and radioed Scarlett to help me out with my inquiry. I am in the market to purchase a power screwdriver with a flathead and phillips drill bits. They do carry them and she recommended the Black and Decker model at a price of $29.99. Great! My husband and I will be back to purchase it. Parking: More parking spaces available in this strip mall available compared to previous location. Public transportation: AC #20. Stop heading to Oakland is in front of 1400 Grill on Webster Street. Stop heading to South Shore is in front of O'Reillys on Central Avenue. Even though I did return to purchase the power screwdriver, I saw something that was useful - a peachy clean silicone scrubber for my nonstick skillets for $7.99. This product is Made in the USA. It is mildew resistance, it does not carry an odor and it is safe on pots and pans. It is better than a sponge. Welcome, Pagano's to the west end of Alameda. I'm glad your store is at this location. It's convenient and close to my home. read more

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The staff here is really nice but they are often out of stock on a lot of stuff. Especially plumbing. I often have trouble finding parts I need for plumbing. The other paganos has a much larger stock read more

If your idea of shopping for home improvement products comes from Home Depot or Lowe's, you should immediately go pay a visit to Pagano's. It will ignite or rekindle your love for hardware stores, especially long-standing local shops run by people who genuinely know what they are doing, know their inventory down to the smallest washer, are happy to help you make decisions, and take pride in the products they carry. The prices are sometimes slightly higher than the big box stores, but not egregiously so - the difference is more than made up for by the expertise and amazing service provided with every interaction. Next time you need anything for your home - a lightbulb, a sprinkler, even a kitchen utensil - head to Pagano's and remember what it's like to shop in a place that feels like a Good Business. read more

What else can I say? I love Paganos. I find pretty much all I need here and don't have to go to a giant orange story with scary aisles and no people to help. Thank you Paganos for staying open! I was able to purchase supplies for diy projects in our home like rope for a plant hanger. No lie, I will miss the free popcorn :( but I know it is for the best. read more

The best on the island!! They have everything. Friendly service. They even have great popcorn.

I am super sad to hear that this location of Pagano's is closing. I have been a regular customer for nearly three decades. In that time, I have become very familiar with several long-time employees, and am so impressed with the quality of service and attentiveness that they offer. South shore center is not the most convenient location for me, but I would be inclined to make the trip there if I could know that I would keep on seeing the same friendly faces. I believe there is some uncertainty about whether they are going to retain their most senior employees. If you have the same concerns, feel free to email the Pagano's headquarters: Paganostc@yahoo.com read more

Many of the employees in his establishment are very patient and good at helping you get to the bottom of your needs. They have normal stuff like cleaning, solvents, paint, just about anything you can want. But they also have hundreds of thousands of individual screw boxes, well screws, fastening hardware, literally, hundreds and thousands of different sizes shapes colors, metric and American. Plus they have decoration, sand, soaps, and waxes and candles. You can go in there as a construction worker and house, upgrade or, or kind of a shop or looking for cute stuff kitchen ware, etc.. Definitely a great store. Great company. read more

I came in to Pagano's today looking for a certain kind of nails to fix my drawer. The customer service was amazing. The guy asked me what I needed help with and I showed him the kind of nails I needed and he pointed me to the direction and found the exact ones I needed. I also ended up buying a hammer and the screwdriver just in case I needed them they were on sale. Thanks again Pagano's I really really appreciate you guys being there I recommend this place anyone who needs help with Hardware. read more

They suddenly require masks and I asked for one. They said I could only buy one and it was $3.99. I asked them to bring it to the curb and they said to come on in maskless?!? What's the point of requiring masks if it is ok to enter the store to buy masks? Most stores either offer them free or charge 10 to 25 cents a mask. This is an example of a local store not being run well and massively overcharging. read more

Just moved back to Alameda and love that I'm close to such an amazing, locally owned hardware store. The aisles are clean and nicely organized with prices clearly listed for all products. When I wasn't sure where to start my search, Ed at the counter was ready to help.Shout out to Ed! Who, not only, has an amazing memory of where items are in the store but was very pleasant to chat with while ringing me up. Needless to say I'm looking forward to returning to this Paganos for all my hardware and home needs read more

The service at this hardware store is fantastic. Its almost at concierge level. When you walk in during the day, you'll be greeted and asked if there is anything they can help you find. I take them up on this everytime, and they always know exactly where everything is. The selection of screws, nuts, and bolts here is astounding. There is a full isle of neatly organized and well-labeled bins. Its so much easier to find little parts than other stores. My favorite part of this place is the free popcorn! They have a little popcorn machine at the entrance. You can help yourself to a bag of free popcorn, after scooping it yourself. So much fun. And the popcorn is darn good. Maybe a little too salty :-) read more

Dont waste your time going to Central Ave Store - Young staff with no Experience. Go to Southshore , Better Chance in getting Help Better Yet, Head to Encinal Hardware, you'll really be glad you did !! read more

If you have old fixtures in your home, Pagano's is one of the few places where you can find replacement parts. Although they have moved to a new location and tossed out a lot of inventory, it's still possible to get what you need here. And if you can't find it, the associates will call other hardware stores that specialize in older fixtures. I live on the other side of the tunnel and I make a special trip out here. The associates are always helpful and friendly, prices are reasonable, and parking is easy to find. read more

Pagano's knows their stuff and had what I needed when I needed it, what more can you ask from a hardware store? Well, today was international women's day and they gave me a 10% discount. Thank you, Pagano's. Going into a hardware store I often feel I am ignored or worse, talked down to. Not only did I get excellent service, but got special treatment for being female on international women's day. Awesome!!! read more

It feels so much better going here and supporting a local business rather than going to a massive chain hardware store. The customer service at Pagano's is unrivaled. They always welcome you to the store and are always willing to help you out or show you around. I buy as many items that I can from this little gem. Today I purchased a bunch of paint and paint supplies from their paint section (across the parking lot if you're looking) and they ran out of the shade I wanted in the quality tier so they upgraded me to the next tier for no additional charge. Thank you Pagano's, keep it up! read more

Referred from the other store & they indeed had all the other supplies we needed, what was similar was the customer service! Gentleman Chris in the Plumbing Department assisted us. He was courteous & efficient. He went the extra mile & let us know he would cut to length if needed. If your looking for someone knowledgeable in the plumbing department definitely go see Chris! Thanks for Helping us Chris we really Appreciate it! read more

This place is pretty good. Great prices. Mediocre service- like nobody goes above and beyond to take care of a customer. In fact now that I'm thinking about it every employee I've ever encountered there was kind of attitude-y. Plus the aisles are super cluttered. You feel like everything could fall down on you at any moment. On the bright side they have literally anything and good quality at good prices. Plus it's a quick in and out and on with your day. read more

This is one of the best hardware stores left in the bay area, been going here for years. Personnel are always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. These guys stock a PILE of stuff so if you need something NOW they are the place in the east bay. read more

This store is small but unique. also a one stop shop. More than likely to have what you need so you don't have to search around the city. Chris in the plumbing department is amazing. I am a service plumbing and anytime I'm not to sure upon something when it comes to plumbing Chris is there with the correct response. Also knows most plumbing fixtures off the back of his hand! Thanks Pagano's and Chris I'd be in deep water in Alameda if it wasn't for you guys! read more

Local hardware store, not many of these left. I love their Sunday deal for the keys. I come back again and again for it. Quick and lines are never long. read more

First time there, all I needed was 3 keys cut. Was kidding with the guy if he guaranteed they would work. He assured me that they would. Get home and only 1 key worked. I guess 33% is better than 0%. read more

Simply the best hardware store. They have great stock and a knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Been going to Pagano's for decades at the old Lincoln location. Was sad to see them move but so glad they are still here in Alameda. (The South Shore location never felt the same) Great advice and instructions on how to do many things around the house. Having reliable knowledgable staff available to answer questions is a value no big box store can offer. read more

A great place to get help and know you are in good hands with folks who care. Nice to be able to get real help and not feel lost like in many cavernous big box stores. When you walk in, you are welcomed. While you look around, you are asked if you need help. They stick with you to seek out the solution to whatever problem you walked in the door with. They thank you for shopping with them. What more can you ask for!!, read more

My daughter and her classmate needed paint for a school project. We arrived 20 minutes before store closing, had no idea what kind of paint we needed and were having a tough time choosing the perfect blue for their project. The young woman (Lacy) who helped us was amazing! She was knowledgeable, patient and helped us choose a paint within their project budget. We are forever grateful! read more

They're always super friendly and helpful here, and will give your dog a treat! (Test #1 for 'local small-town hardware store.')

About 30 years ago, in the early 80's, the city where I lived in western New York State had many 3rd generation privately owned hardware stores. Y'know, the type where you walk in with a plumbing project, plop it on the old wooden counter and say, "What do I need to replace this with PVC?" ...and they pull the necessary pieces, assemble it before your eyes, and say, "This is what you need." This level of service can't be matched by the big box stores. And, when is the last time you walked into a big box store and tried to match a screw, and then were able to buy just 2 of them? I value that level of service and I'm willing to pay a little more for it, and to keep Pegano's around. I always go to Pagano's first, then if they don't have what I need, I'll try the other privately owned hardware store in town first before relenting to go to a big box store. Last week, I went into Pegano's to get a couple of duplicate motorcycle keys made. They didn't carry the blanks I needed, which is not surprising as not many people need duplicate motorcycle keys. They recommended another locally owned store in town. I did order the blanks online (OK, not the best decision), got them two days later and walked into Pegano's with the blanks, asking them to make the keys for me. They used my two blanks to make the new keys. Then they refused to take any money from me, even though I told them that was not fair. This is the type of service you get from a privately owned hardware store that has a real stake in the community in which they live and operate. At a time when more and more privately owned hardware stores are disappearing, go to the local store first. Preserve them. Keep them around. Keep them in business. You may need them. Go to Paganos first. read more

This place has hardware from the "olden" days! If you can't find here, your not going to find it! And the staff is extremely helpful.

This place has a lot of tools and much more. It doesnt have EVERYTHING but it's got many things you can improvise with. If you're looking for something specific, you can always ask the employees, but you can definitely find stuff yourself. It'll take a while but at least it'll be fun to do lol unless ur in a rush. read more

Kind of annoying to have to go across the shopping center for paint-related stuff. Maybe they could expand into the recently vacated shops next door. read more

The MOST helpful & knowledgable staff!! You can get anything you need and the price is right! Albert helped us out today and not only is he a gem, he took the time to help us with several questions and made our shopping trip most enjoyable! From now on I will only be shopping here for hardware, etc needs! read more

Extremely knowledgeable staff who is willing to help you with anything. If you have a question about anything, someone there usually knows the answer. Have been a loyal customer for years. read more