My mother has been a loyal customer of Stewart's Ace Hardware in Clinton for over 7 years. She…read morerecently purchased a $900 Weber natural gas grill (Spirit S-425), believing it was fully stainless steel like her previous Genesis model. There was no floor model to inspect, and she trusted the store's description and history. When the grill arrived, it had only stainless trim, no wheels, and was clearly not the heavy-duty model she expected. She declined delivery politely and even offered to pay the price difference or use gift cards to upgrade to the better model. They refused. Instead of working with her, they issued a refund--and then left her a voicemail telling her never to shop there again. Their own voicemail admitted it was a "snafu" and they "don't normally sell natural gas grills," but punished her for not accepting a downgrade. This wasn't about being difficult. It was about being fair. After over 7 years of loyalty, this was their response. If this is how they treat long-time customers, I encourage others to think twice before shopping here.

I shop here often but no longer. I called the store and requested a gallon of mixed paint that I…read morewould pick up within the hour. The store can mix at their convenience and I avoid the long lines waiting for them to mix. I offered my credit card over the phone in advance. They said no that I had to come in, order and wait in line. Poor customer service! I do this often and other stores accommodate. This time I called Essex Hardware instead and they had no problem mixing ahead of pickup and said they didn't even need my CC in advance.

Senior woman and another associate at the front desk always has a snarky uptight attitude every…read moretime I come in. Guys in the back service department are always on point but you'll always lose if you have an issue or complaint come time to check out. Home Depot and Lowe's aren't too far from here paying extra for attitudes and problems doesn't make any sense. Based on a few reviews of this rating here they don't have any respect nor consideration for their customers if you have a problem. They only care about their bottom line...

The staff knows everything - the paint staff especially. I…read morehave lived about 1 mile away for 27 years. Whatever I need, they have. They support our local community so I am happy to support them with my business.

I brought in a tile from our optimism pink 1950s bathroom. The owner somehow chose a shade of paint…read morethat matches. Very very difficult to do an exact color match on a flat paint versus a glassy tile. Excellent! One time I had a color Mis-mix and they corrected it immediately. Great customer service! I love being able to support a small local business instead of Corporations.

Over and over again I have tried to do business here. No more. Staff is not helpful nor friendly…read more Prices change constantly and are very high. Attitude in the store is that they are the only game in town and customers have no other choice. We do.

Great local hardware store in Old Saybrook! Everytime I go in there, the staff is incredibly…read morehelpful! I can be describing a tool/part that I need and before I can even finish, Brian knows exactly what I'm talking about and where to look for it! A great staple in the community!

I needed a key made for my Toyota and Saybrook Hardware did a great job making it. Owen, Brian,…read moreCharlie, Mark, and Jessica made the experience wonderful and painless. They worked with me on scheduling. They happily answered all my questions. I highly recommend them if you need a car key made. Janice P (and Marialina D)

Excellent small town hardware store that seems to have everything I always need. The employees are…read morealways helpful with finding things or making suggestions to better your project. The owners are also very friendly. Great place for when you are in a pinch, or when you don't want to drive 25 mins to Lowes for the exact same thing.

Saved my 4th of July. Not only did they have the grill I was looking for, but they set it up and…read moredelivered it on the same day. They have earned a customer for life. Can't say enough!

I was painting the interior of my home and was looking for shades of gray. Such a huge selection of…read moreBenjamin Moore paints. So helpful and quick too.

We were directed to North Haven Paint and Hardware because they are a certified Benjamin Moore…read moredistributor. They had the ability to color match so we headed over with a couple of tiles. The owners are father and son and lovely. The items in the store are quality and most cheaper than we have found them in Lowe's or Home Depot. They were able (even with the glaze) make a great color match. We got a few samples to test them out. We will DEFINITELY be headed back for our painting needs.