Looked for a specific product I needed for a job, the BIG BOX STORES didn't have it but ACE did…read more Showed one in stock, went there- and yes, it was there! Value is in the eye of the purchaser-they had iron think it was a great value. Nice staff, clean & well played out store.

Sadly I use this location for nut and bolts mostly. The variety is good at Ace. However I had a…read moremale employee treat me poorly on this evening. The young male employee apparently believes he is special and can laugh.at customers who are trying to resolve a problem of items being told are available only to find out this was untrue. The management and owner apologized for this behavior and state that it will be addressed. I drove 20 minutes to be laughed at by this employee. So, ACE has a employee who feels it's ok to be rude. Support local business but not the local rude employee! Shop elsewhere

Came here today for car key duplication. Quite cheaper than a big box hardware store and they have…read moreblanks available for my car brand and model. The staff are friendly and helpful and gives you a small town feel.

The selection here is pretty good. The service, not so much. The man behind the counter is very…read moregrumpy and unpleasant. When I approached I greeted him and said, "Hi, how's your day going?" No response. Didn't say a word while ringing me up. After checkout, I said, "Have a good day." No response. It's a cool mom and pop style hardware store but the service was not mom and pop style service it was just a rude old man.

I needed my battery changed on my key fob. Kevin changed…read morethe battery right then and there, no appointment, no questions asked. Excellent!!

This my favorite hardware store in San Diego! It's small, but mighty in that they almost always…read morehave what I need at very reasonable prices. The staff is always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Before I buy anywhere else I go here first. They are locally owned and operated, which makes me feel even better. I've been shaping here for 10+ years now and everybody feels like family at this point...almost like the Cheers of hardware stores. Thank you :)

I was looking for some cabinet hardware that was not in the regular big box stores. I found San…read moreDiego Hardware and drove to this place and they have all types and everything you will need to repair or upgrade what your projects require and lots mor. that's just their products the have. The hire some of the best quality staff and they know their inventory. I was there with my Grandchildren and they are active and a handfu. Lisa not only help me find the right parts she also brought out some coloring activities for theme and kept them busy while her and Anthony got me in and out without a proble. Thank you for the great service and providing the extra attention to help me get it done. great place but for me the attention and services was great. I will be looking to upgrade my old house with the products they have and good qualit. Thank You. your customer Mario Armas.

My son and I needed to replace hinges on some older Home Depot cabinets. I happened to remember…read morequite a few years ago finding the correct hinge at San Diego Hardware. we were greeted by Lisa who was very friendly, knowledgeable and totally familiar what I needed. She promptly filled my order and provided excellent service.

I called looking for something specific before I drove all over town. The man who answered the…read morephone was curt and I did not think he even listened to what I was looking for. He just wanted to get rid of me. Since I needed to head out and check other stores for the item and I would be driving past this place, I decided to stop in. Well, they did have what I needed. I did not buy it there though. I went to dixieline and got it there.

This place has really gone down hill. They don't even show up on time anymore to open the place…read more Not sure if it has gone out of business but I'm here on a Sunday at 1025am and no one is home. Disappointing...guess I'll have to make the trip to Home Depot

Recently, I headed out to find some electrical equipment because I had to change out/add a GFCI…read moreoutlet. I figured I'd go to the big box store (not Home Depot as I'm boycotting) but got diverted to Ace because of flooding. Checked them out and figured I'd do a price check by heading to the other place. Lo and behold, Ace was comparable in price and had a better selection. This wasn't the first time I went to Ace either. They beat the price for a garbage disposal by $50 just a week previous. This location is well stocked and has friendly help. They also have a bbq supply place attached that has some cool stuff. I've even bought my stocking stuffers here in the past. I highly, highly recommend this location. Parking is available in the back for those who are afraid of trying to find a spot. Great option for your hardware needs.

Okay so I know this is a hardware store but the building is really cool... and it's bigger than it…read moreappears as there's a downstairs section. I'll have to take more photos next time, I was in a hurry on this trip. Every employee that interacted with was super friendly and helpful, and I was able to get what I needed without an issue. Right on University Avenue, this Ace location is in a prime spot which means that parking can be a bit of a challenge, but there is a small lot -- there's a sign.

Last minute as we were packing for our camping trip, we needed some help. Called them on the phone…read morefor some camping propane. They found the exact thing I was looking for & had it saved in the front for my friend to pick up. Our camping trip went off w/out a hitch & we left on time! Love this hardware store !! Friendly staff making life easy for us! Thank you!

I had a great experience at OB hardware . I went in after a wall-hanging project went south and…read moreleft me with two big holes and no clear fix. The man who helped me was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. He asked the right questions, quickly understood the situation, and guided me to exactly what I needed. I mentioned my 87-year-old dad was visiting and I was trying to fix it before he tried to climb a ladder himself--he completely got it and made sure I left with a solid plan. They have everything you need for most projects, and it's so convenient to have a place like this right in the neighborhood. I'll definitely be back.

Seamless, ideal experience at this location. For me, Ace is the place for pies, the very best local…read morewhole pies that I've encountered after 12 years in SD. This Ace has the pie freezer right at the front, by the register, so the process could not have been simpler. It was fully stocked, with over 10 different delectable options. Selected my two pies (Strawberry - Rhubarb and Peach - $20 each), then went to the register right away where a nice staff member was ready to ring me up. The guys at the front were super friendly and welcoming too. In and out in less than 5 minutes, and back to my car in the spacious lot to continue enjoying my weekend.

I love my local ACE Hardware store. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. It's so nice to jump in…read morethe car and within 15, I have what I need and I'm home. Its great. I'm a firm believer in supporting local business and keeping Tierrasanta the island in the hills. Paradise within a paradise. I don't mind paying a little more for the convenience of having my hardware needs minutes from home. But the prices on certain items are very reasonable.

I needed a tiny metric stainless set screw. Going to Ace or Home Depot was a waste of time. So…read morewhen I called 4 different speciality fastener stores around the city, nobody had M3 set screws or anything smaller than M4. One phone call to Marshall's Industrial and the lady did a quick check and confirmed. The place is like Harbor Freight but kind of a backstreet locals type place, behind Natsumi & Starbucks. They knew exactly which aisle to send me and the big dude in Orange knew exactly what bins to look for. Again, nobody across SD had M3 set screws. They did. They have a bunch of stuff there I may be looking to revisit again some day. Got a handful of them babies for under a $1.

The people are friendly and help solve problems when it comes to finding an appropriate fastener…read morefor a project. The selection of nut bolts brackets hoses you name it is fantastic. If you have an idea, walk around the store and there's bound be away to make your dream come true, I had to manufacture brackets to repair a table. The original brackets were no longer available. I found the appropriate bolt with the proper thread that most stores do not carry a large washer and I use a metal sealant to include two parts and drilled holes to screw them into the bottom of the table. Value sense of account accomplishment fixing something that they thought they're gonna have to throw away. the elderly couple actually still use this table and hope to use till the day they carried out their front door feet first. Be creative its fun

I love our Ace Hardware Downtown San Diego I can go in there and get the best welcome and service…read more We come here all the time. They have everything! Today I had great service from Jacob (I may have spelling wrong). He helped me out with a ridiculous request. It was for Sand and he was so professional regarding a small purchase but he helped out! They have everything in ACE hardware stores. Thank you! BTW once you go there they send coupons and I used one today it was awesome! Thank you ACE you're the best!

Jacob and other staff were very friendly, informative, and kind. Knew their selection very well.read more