I went to a kiosk to get keys made, but it was going to charge me over $10 for 1 key. So glad I found 3rd St Hardware Ace 2 keys just cost about $5. Nice pleasant staff. read more

I love an Ace Hardware. In my experience, they've been locally owned shops with their own personality tailored to the community they serve, but with the power of a big chain that can access the more unusual items I might want. I've got the app (which is kind of crappy, tbh), the rewards account (never shop without a coupon), and a willingness to buy online and pick up in store so that I don't want to pay for shipping. This location is no exception. Plungers, eco-friendly cleaners, key copies, organizing solutions...they've usually got what I need. Any time I can shop them instead of Lowe's or Home Depot, I will. read more

Bottom Line: A lovely local hardware store with friendly employees. Third Street Hardware is such a charming store! During my Spring visit there were plants out front that drew me in. Once inside I was greeted by friendly employees and immediately enchanted by the original hardware floors, fun gardening supplies, quality housewares and fun gifty items. The no-nonsense hardware and tools are located towards the back and is well organized and clean. This local hardware store is affiliated with Ace and is worth a visit for locals needing supplies or tourists wanting to be dazzled by an old fashioned community hardware store. read more

We often joke that this is one of our favorite shops in Old City, but the fact is, it really is. I absolutely love this hardware store - and we are so thankful that it's close by since it bailed us out on a number of occasions as we settled into our home over the past two years. They curate a great selection of most things you need (typical basics and then some), bring in great selection of seasonal goods, and so much more. The staff is always willing to help when you have questions, and they always seem to have answers that are right. As a part of the Ace Hardware co-op, they have a loyalty program and do buy online pickup in store. Even when they may not have what you need in stock, you can most likely get it pretty quickly. We are thankful to have this amazing shop nearby. Anyone in the neighborhood and surround area should really consider shopping here instead of the big box folks. read more

From the same owners who brought you 10th Street Hardware on Spruce Street, 3rd Street Hardware serves Old City and Northern Liberties. This place is pretty awesome. They sell everything from hardware to indoor/outdoor to kitchen and bath needs. My visit was simply to get a duplicate key cut, and I ended up buying wall hardware and a bathtub soap dish as well. They also sell a HUGE variety of my fav cleaner: Mrs. Meyers! Def going here when I need to replenish my stock. Have IKEA furniture in need of repairs? They carry plenty of hardware to fix it. Need paint custom mixed or a cut of glass or wood? They do that too. They also rent drills and bolt cutters. Their prices are super reasonable. In fact, I was shocked they were as low as they are. I was expecting everything to cost $1 more than things indeed cost. The staff is helpful and friendly. They also feature a great playlist. Check out 3rd Street Hardware on 3rd Street between Arch and Race! read more

I'm a big fan of Ace Hardware stores, and this one is above and beyond a good one! Parking isn't great, but it's worth circling the block a couple of times because the service you get here is fantastic. They're always really helpful and they do a great job at keeping things in stock. read more

Staff is really rude for no reason. I worked retail so make an effort to be cordial and polite in these situations. I asked why something I was buying was not eligible for returns and was barked at "we're not a tool library". Good luck against Amazon! read more

I'm something of an expert on hardware stores, and for a downtown hardware store, this place is great. This is not surprising since the guys behind 10th Street Hardware opened this branch. With extra square feet, they've packed this place with basic home goods, electrical, plumbing, gardening and even lumber (yes, 2"x dimensional) and glass cutting services. Need paint mixed? No problem. Need something they don't carry in stock? They'll order it for you from their suppliers. Sure, you'll pay a couple dollars more than the big stores on Columbus Blvd., but at least you won't have to drive there and back when you bought the wrong thing. That's savings in time and parking aggravation in my book. I say, welcome to the neighborhood! read more

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I'm going to freely admit that I'm not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to home-improvement sort of tasks. I'm usually intimidated by going to a hardware store, and I sort of expect the person behind the counter to talk down to me, or make me feel like I'm wasting their time. The good thing is that 3rd Street Hardware is NOTHING like that AT ALL. Everyone that works there is extremely pleasant, and the folks are super helpful in suggesting things, whether it be something simple like needing a mouse trap, to something a little bit more complicated like what screw should I buy to hang a coat rack in a sheetrock wall. I very much appreciated the great customer service and the all around friendliness I found while visiting this store. It is definitely an asset to the Old City area! read more

Listen, i'm not a fan of Home Depot. It's too big, overwhelming, and I don't have the time to walk 1,000,000 miles to find nails. I'm so happy 3rd street hardware opened up near me! The staff is welcoming and they are willing to answer all your questions. The store itself is bigger than you think! You walk in and you can go to the back and around a corner into another hallway with more hardware things (that my tool talk for you). It's stocked with your basic home good needs: for everyday cleaning, electrical, nails =), and even gardening stuff/tools. welcome to the neighborhood! read more

I popped into this neighborhood newbie to find out for myself what all the buzz is about. What a hot spot for just about anything anyone would need in a local home and hardware store! The staff greets you in a genuine but non-"salesy" sort of way. They are knowledgeable and friendly. The inventory is immense. The store itself is open and airy and it's obvious that the store was intentionally designed and not retro-fitted like so many renovated buildings. This is exactly what this trendy upscale neighborhood needed. I'll be back again for sure. read more

Extensive inventory packed into this store. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. A great resource in Olde City!

3rd Street Hardware, how glad I am you moved into my neighborhood a couple years ago and have offered almost everything - no, actually everything- my little city-dwelling heart could need from a hardware store. Random weird lightbulb for my oven? Filter for my HVAC system? Strange part my plumber needed to fix a toilet? You have it all and wonderful, helpful service people as well. I owed you this review a long time ago. read more

Love this store. Always super kind and helpful. Great selection they offer of different products. Highly suggest!

Everything you need and super spacious. They carry quality products and you can tell everyone who works there genuinely wants to help and cares about their store. Plus - they are pet friendly and give your dog treats! read more

How sad am I as an Old City resident, a neighborhood that was pining for a hardware store, to realize that this is probably the best we're going to get. Every time I go in, I'm told that they don't carry my desired product at that location and that they need to order it. Then they forget to order it or to notify me when it finally arrives. After several fails and wasted time, I've reluctantly resorted to Amazon or Lowe's delivery. During the pandemic, I tried to support the store with an order but was told I had to place it online at Ace Hardware. For some odd reason, no matter what device I used -- iPad, iPhone, desktop -- all orders were being processed through Havertown. Trying to get the 3rd Street Hardware site to come up was an impossibility on any device I tried. Perplexed, I figured that Havertown was serving as a central processing point for regional orders. So I emailed Customer Care with my order. Three days later, no acknowledgment. I re-sent the order to Customer Care. Again, crickets. So I called 3rd Street Hardware and left a detailed voicemail. No call back. Now I'm irritated. Next morning, I called Ace Hardware in Havertown and after a 40 minute hold time, they claimed to not have the order. Now I'm at my wit's end. I call 3rd Street AGAIN and am THRILLED to get a live human being .....but my joy quickly turns to irritation when they tell me I've missed the order cutoff for the week, and that I shouldn't have placed my order with Havertown. I explained that changing geographic location on the site didn't work on any devices but they insisted there was nothing amiss with their site. Bottom line is that I've never worked harder to give a company my hard-earned money and end up feeling utterly foolish and deflated. A week and half of effort, all for nothing. I wish they'd offered to do a rush delivery, SOMETHING to mollify me and retain me as a customer. But no. Bottom line: Order placed with Amazon with 5 day turnaround. Kicking myself that I didn't go with the easiest option from the start. Third street doesn't offer delivery so I'll be going the convenience route in the future. read more

Every time I come to 3rd St Hardware, they have exactly what I need. The store is well organized and everything is easy to find, and the staff is super attentive and happy to help with questions or to grab items for me. Very convenient and such a gem! read more

I love having a hardware store right around the corner. This is much needed for Old City. I've been several times since they opened and find them to be friendly and helpful. I love supporting small, local businesses. read more

The best store for hardware and hostess gifts or last minute gifts or something for your kitchen! Love this store- always friendly and helpful staff who are honest about what the can help with and what they can't. read more

I will literally find any reason to come here! They have an amazing selection of stuff including a nicely curated array of gift and home decor items. Every person that works here is kind, knowledgeable, and super helpful! read more

Love this place and so glad it is in my neighborhood! If they don't have it, they can order it. All of the standard stuff, they have. Nothing like being able to pop over to the hardware store and get what you need instead of having to get into the car. They pack a lot of products in that space and know exactly where everything is so you can get to it right away. read more