An old-school hardware store where the gentlemen appear sleepy but come alert the moment someone needs help. Always have a great experience when I go there and often wish I had more money to get some of the great, unusual things they have there. Great value for your money, and great service. read more

This is a hidden gem! It's a hole in the wall hardware store with lots of great finds! I want a Magnalite pot but you can't buy them anywhere. I was able to find an off brand here. Service was great. Value was great. Great place with good prices. read more

This another one of those places that I can't believe I haven't reviewed. I've been going to this hardware store since I was a child. It covers all the basic hardware stuff PLUS it has crawfish boiling setups, porch swings, crab nets, and a ton of pretty, pretty rocks. The rocks are why you may not want to bring a child with you. I always begged for these pretty shinies back in the day. And the answer was always "but what are you going to do with it?" Clearly I was going to name it my precious and love it for all of my days...except no one ever bought the shiny rocks for me...and they still tempt me to this day. Anyway, it's a great hardware store. read more

Old fashioned hardware store. Nice people willing to help find things you need. Great customer service. Not like the big box stores.

I needed replacement screws for the stand to my flat screen TV. I phoned the manufacturer to get the correct size screw. I was given the wrong information which turned into 3 separate trips to the hardware store. Clay knew considerably more than any of the customer service reps I spoke with from the manufacturer. Clay very patiently (even though he was busy with other customers as well) worked with me to find screws that would work. He explained several things about screws that the customer service reps seemed to be unaware of. He took the time to answer all my questions, screwed the stand to my TV for me, and even carried my TV out to the car for me (it was raining that day). I would highly recommend Baldwin-Taylor Hard ware. read more

My favorite hardware store. It's old school and has cool stuff as well as anything I could need. I much prefer over big box store.

I really like B.T.H. The parking is convenient. You don't have to chase someone to help you. They are efficient. One trip I had a lot of items and before I knew it a man was loading a cart and taking it to the car. I also like that it is a small local business. James P. read more

Upon walking in, you kind of get the "flea market" vibe (small space w/ lots of random stuff), but I suppose that's how an old-timey local neighborhood hardware store is supposed to be. Silly me, I grew up in the Lowes/Home Depot era. Anyway, Baldwin-Taylor has a huge selection of stuff, ranging from nuts & bolts, power tools, etc to strange local things like crawfish serving platters. I came here on a mission - to find a Mardi Gras Ladder, on the advice of Jen L. Sure enough, they had it, and it was reasonably priced. My kid likes it, so all is well. read more

NEVER will go there again! Extremely bad attitude. Went to get glass cut and got eye rolling when they saw 16ths in the measurements. Upon arriving home, two cuts were an INCH off. Go back and get attitude about recutting. I love local businesses, but these fellas need to understand customer service. And... the quote while I was there.. "just cut the glass and he'll be out of here." Sad read more

I have been going here for 30 plus years. It is great local neighborhood hardware store. Baldwin-Taylor has a huge selection of stuff, ranging from nuts & bolts, power tools, to strange local things like crawfish serving platters, whole boiling set ups and yes, Mardi Gras ladders. They have parts, bolts, etc., that you won't find in the big stores. read more

Could not have been more helpful or friendly! Went to buy a cypress porch swing. Had what I wanted in stock. Told them what I wanted and he grabbed a cart, loaded it up. I paid and the man brought the swing out to my truck, helped me load it up and then thanked us for our business. read more

RUDE! I mean if you don't know what your looking for in this place, don't expect help! They're old people who are set in their ways. Honestly I feel like they think they don't need your business. The store will keep on moving with or without your money. And that's how your treated. I will never go there again. And honestly I only went to get a copy of a key!! Lol. read more

I called this afternoon to ask if they had 4 specific rock types available for my 5th grade science lesson on rocks and weathering. I was told he didn't know and I would have to come in and see for myself. So I drove out from New Orleans to arrive a 4:30 and do just that. As I got up to the door I couldn't miss the two signs telling me 5:30 was closing time, so I had just 1 hour ( I thought) to complete my search and purchase of rocks, of which I needed a substantial supply, and the list of other hardware items for my classroom and home, even a few gifts for friends. I wish the other yelp reviews would have warned me that crotchety folks who work there not only won't answer your questions over the phone, but they close whenever they feel like it. As soon as I came in they told me to hurry and started shutting off all the lights. Suddenly the man became an expert on their stock, (telling me that the rock types I had asked for on the phone wouldn't be there) and that I'd have to buy premade kits that weren't what I needed. While I'll admit that the store looked intriguing in my 3 minutes inside, I will save myself the bother of going out there again. He didn't seem one bit concerned that I had driven out there a considerable distance, that he didn't provide me adequate customs service on the phone, or that they were not following their posted hours of operation. Well, buddy, my school's science needs will be fulfilled elsewhere. You just lost a pretty profitable business relationship as I develop my school's science curriculum over the next few years. For better or worse, the internet and big box stores have reliable hours and friendlier customer service. I'll be taking my business where it is appreciated. read more

I've visited this place about a dozen times over the years, and I try to get in and out as quickly as I can. You're greeted upon entering but it's never quite warm, and God forbid you ask for help. When you do ask for help..be specific and know exactly what you want, otherwise those grumpy old men will look at you with disgust and huff. Don't bother calling the business ahead of time to see if way have something in stock..you'll get the same answer, you gotta come in, because they don't know. Even getting propane...you may get stuck with a old guy telling you his political ideas and happenings. Which is fine if you got the time.. read more

Local. That says enough. Old time small town people, hospitality, feel. They have propane and carry portable tanks of all sizes (my place of choice to refill my tank). Did I say local, they carry local stuff for local cooking. And even have quality porch swings.... including some cyprus ones. If you have a chance support place and other local corner hardware stores. read more

They didn't have the part I was looking for (to give them credit, I haven't been able to find it ANYWHERE), but the employees are super friendly! They were knowledgable of what I needed and did try to direct me to a local place that could possibly help. I did purchase some tools and they were reasonably priced. The place has a cramped/tight space feel to it, but that's cuz it's packed full of hardware and hobby treasures. I love friendly, small town stores that have that family feel! I know if I lived closer I'd be here more often. read more

A rare example of an old fashioned country hardware store, down to a counter of guns for sale, plus a section for the rock polishing and jewelry casting hobbies. Very reasonable prices on doing transfers for gun sales from out of state. Staff was friendly & knowledgeable. read more

Baldwin Taylor Hardware has a large rock selection, which is hard to come by these days. The problem is the staff. They are always abrupt and condescending, but my experience yesterday was the final straw. I asked the younger gentleman about rocks that weren't priced. He said that anything that WAS NOT PRICED was unable to be sold. OK. I'm fine with that. So I spent the next half hour rummaging through their inventory and found a few specimens I wanted. All of these were PRICED at $5.00 apiece. I brought my purchases to the counter to check out and the middle aged gentleman VERY RUDELY said " Didn't he just tell you none of this is for sale? These prices are 30 years old." No, my friend. I WAS NOT told that. Otherwise I wouldn't have spent HALF AN HOUR shopping in your store. I've always been a fan of old fashioned mom and pop shops. I like supporting the local economy. Part of the charm of small, independent stores is the the wonderful customer service. Unfortunately, this vital aspect of owning a business seems to have fallen to the wayside at Baldwin Taylor Hardware. I will be looking for another local purveyor of rocks and minerals, but I'm afraid Amazon.com may have just acquired a new customer. read more

If you go to this hardware store expecting good customer service and a helpful staff, you'll be disappointed. They clearly don't need our business or your's. read more

I can't tell you how many countless hours I've spent perusing the rocks/minerals/odds and ends at this place. It's certainly seen better days as the rock shop section is pretty much never staffed and most of the stuff in there looks like it has been sitting on the shelf since I was a kid. The hardware section is what you'd expect in a smaller store, but I still find myself here every few months for odd bits I know I'll never find at Home Depot or Lowes. read more

This place has a very large and diverse selection of stuff - it's a welcome change from the big box stores, and you can tell what hobbies the owners are into based on the overstocking of various unusual items. The biggest problem I have is how the shopkeepers basically accost you when you walk in the door and treat you like you're a shoplifter. Other times when I've walked in, I felt like I was in some kind of private club - the whole place generally has an unwelcoming, unfriendly vibe (and I know what you're thinking... no I'm white). I went in yesterday looking for a specific brand of cleaner, I knew exactly where the cleaners were so while I'm scanning the shelves he comes upon me and asks if he can help me. I tell him what I'm looking for. He doesn't appear to know what they carry so he stands next to me looking for it, as if I need someone else in my space to find this. After about 2-3 awkward minutes he says, "We don't carry it." and then stands there, waiting, apparently for me to leave the store. I felt like I was an employee at a tech firm suddenly being fired. Security has come down to my desk, giving me 10 minutes notice to grab my things and they'll be escorting me to the door. You people need to back off. I see the guns and the goofy signs everywhere. I'm not going to stuff a socket set in my pants when you're not looking. STOP BREATHING DOWN MY THROAT! That's not good service. It's being creepy. read more

I love this place... many happy memories buying everything I needed for my rock hunts. Our geology professors always suggested it for the equipment we needed out in the field. Still have all my rocks and drag them out for all the kids to see. read more