All went well !! Great staff and a huge selection of products. The store is organized and clean. I love going to the shop, even if I don't need anything. There's even a parking lot read more

I'm not the best handyman.. but I hold my own. And any little project or need for the house I have, Inman Sq Hardware is there for me. Advice, supplies, whatever it may be. They have you covered! Friendly staff too. read more

Always professional, helpful, knowledgeable, with great prices, and a thorough selection. I've been a customer there since 1996. I love the intergenerational staffing at this store. Inman Square Hardware is a special place in our city. read more

They were able to copy my keys when Home Depot wasn't! Should have gone here first, but tried both the machine and key counter at Home Depot and they didn't carry the right blanks. Went to Inman, got the keys cut, was in and out in under 10 minutes, and the man at the counter was very nice and cheerful. read more

My mom was meeting her dear friends/my aunts for lunch at the S&S and the Ride window was early she had an hour so she walked over to Inman Square hardware and the owner was very kind. She explained she was looking for a small hand/drill to work on frames/putting them together. The employee/owner not sure of status -- he went over it all, wrote it down for her. If she decides she wants one I will try to call them/order it from them. Very kind to give her that time and they did not get a sale (at least not yet). read more

I needed new keys and a key chain that would not get lost EVER, so I came to my neighborhood hardware store to make this simple request. Describing my difficulty turning the keys in the locks at my place, the amazingly kind owner showed me some keys with a larger gripping area, saying that they will make it easier to unlock all of my doors. I was really enamored with this very generous spirit behind the counter and confided in him that I sometimes have trouble opening jars, too. (Early arthritis issues.) Maybe I should buy a wrench? He sprints off and returns with the most amazing jar opening gadget that has utterly changed my life. It was only three dollars (as opposed to all of the expensive wrenches) and does the trick on any size jar or bottle. Bring on the spaghetti sauce and strawberry jam! No more banging jars against the counter top in this household. A week later I can report that I can now open my all of my doors and all kinds of jars and bottles with ease, have a large NON-losable neon purple key chain and am out a grand total of eight bucks. I wish all of my problems could be solved so easily and with such a friendly manner. Thanks, Inman Square Hardware. I have always been a fan of hardware stores and now you are the leader of the pack in my affections. read more

The latest stop in my recent hardware-store shopping spree, Inman Sq Hardware Inc is the most 'hardware-store-like' store I've visited since coming to Boston. This is the type of hardware store I grew up with - every type of nut, bolt, screw, and wire imaginable. They have virtually nothing in the way of housewares, unlike many 'city' hardware stores I've visited lately - they're truly here to cater to the people who need actual pieces of hardware. On the downside: I've found the prices on some things to be higher here than other stores (i.e. tape measures, tools, duct tape). They try to fit a *lot* of merchandise into a tiny space, so the aisles are dinky and cramped. On the upside: they make keys, and have a truly hardware-oriented selection. If you actually need a piece of hardware, this is the place to go find it. read more

They have elephant watering cans. That's amazing. Just sayin. They have a ton of other stuff too. It's not entirely organized and definitely cramped, but they fit a lot of really useful fix-it type stuff in their store. On top of all that, they're super nice with decent prices. Yet another reason to skip the big box stores (when you can) and shop local. read more

I am giving this place five stars because even if they did not have what I was looking for, I would have still left with a smile on my face. I came in for basic stuff-- keys, small hammer, and hangers for frames. I actually have never hung frames before, and I was almost too embarrassed to ask such a basic question, but I am glad I did, because as soon as I sheepishly admitted I didn't really know exactly what I was looking for, a really friendly man (not the own) took me to the right aisle and explained each hook/hanger. I had forgot what it was like to talk to friendly/genuine salespeople. read more

OK, what exactly makes a hardware store a five-star establishment? Their selection of nails? Knowledge about socket wrenches? Since I don't actually own a socket wrench (my dad would be appalled to know this!) I'm perhaps not the best person to judge. But here's why I give Inman Square Hardware five stars: they seem to be very well-stocked with all of the things one would expect to find in a hardware store, including socket wrenches. They make keys. They are, I believe, a family-run business staffed by folks who know the neighborhood. And best of all they aren't out to rip you off. If you explain what you're looking for and what you intend to do with it, they will give you options (if there are options) and suggest the cheaper route. They can cut pieces of wood to size, and can file pieces of metal. When I was in recently, a young woman who had just moved into an apartment nearby came in seeking to have a lock installed on her bedroom door. She wanted someone to come to her place to install it. The clerk explained to her that she didn't need the services of a locksmith -- which would cost her quite a bit of money -- if she were willing to replace the old, lock-less doorknob with one that locks with a key. I've done this myself; it's not hard. He also offered her the name and number of a local locksmith if she had her heart set on going that route. She decided to think it over. Don't know what she decided, but I was impressed with the clerk's helpful honesty. What else could you want in a neighborhood hardware store? read more

I love neighborhood hardware stores. They truly are fascinating to walk through, and you can find interesting appliances that haven't sold yet from years past. Every time we've needed anything we go here, and these guys usually have it. They are a great neighborhood hardware store, and we prefer to support them instead of going to Home Depot and giving our spending money to a massive corporation. read more

A terrific, friendly and safe store, and unlike a message here from May 2021, they ARE now, in 11/21, all wearing masks and are in full compliance with safety regulations. I think they only may have possibly not worn masks during that brief, confusing period when Cambridge stores went mask-less, and Somerville stores were masked-up... back when we all thought we were out of the woods. Paul and the crew are truly lovely folks. A fine family operation. And the store packs so much into a small space... it's seemingly miraculous! read more

I just wrote a review for City Paint - from a hardware/home goods store perspective - and pointed out how badly it compared to Inman Square Hardware. Then I realized I hadn't written my review for the good guys! I'm actually not even sure how the two physical stores compare, but the staff is worlds apart. The people here are always happy to answer questions, know exactly where everything is, seem constantly busy but generally approachable, and are genuinely friendly. They've also had almost everything I've ever gone in for. Drawback? Well, the aisles are claustrophobic and they pack as many items in as stores twice its size elsewhere. It is Cambridge, though. read more

I have come to this hardware store on a number of occasions because of the convenience/proximity from my property. While they have a balanced inventory of odds and ends, I wouldn't purchase repair parts from here. I will try to avoid coming here again, unless it is something generic I need. Similar to how I would only seek out certain things from a corner shop convenience store (milk, lotto tickets, etc) I needed some gaskets & valves to repair a faucet. Since there are literally hundreds of different gaskets out there I knew to bring the worn one to make sure it would be the same. Well the manager insisted that they are all universal (What I brought in). When I held them up next to each other to make sure, and said that they don't seem to match, he seemed irritated/annoyed with me, again insisting that they are the same. Guess what, they weren't and I had to go to Home Depot to buy the right parts. Also had keys copied here that did not work, I had to purchase a second copy. If all you need is something basic, like a screw driver or a hammer, this is your place. read more

This is the best...excellence in it's finest... professional yet o soooooo friendly...can find anything from house renovations materials to veggie cutter...been my go to place for many years...definitely house/home questions/ answer... to problem solutions 10 + stars read more

Inman Square Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I have found Ace Hardware line items $1 cheaper here at this store than at Pill Hardware on Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square, Cambridge. You can get cheap clear vinyl plastic tubing here, as well as other useful hardware items. This store is well run by Paul Pacheco and Alvaro M. Pacheco (name on business card) and reminds me a bit of the now closed Masse Hardware in Cambridge. Paul was great at answering questions and helping me order an item that arrived in a timely manner. If you are cold in winter and you do not wish to remove your air conditioners or compact window fans, cover your windows with a .5 mil, 1 mil or 2 mil thick "Plastic Drop Cloth" (clear plastic tarping) using duct tape or packing tape around the outer edge of the window indention, and get a space heater (convectional or directional) from companies like Lasko. read more

This is a really lovely--and large!--family-owned hardware business in...guess where? Whenever I walk in, at least one person is whistling, smiling or laughing. It's cozy, like a hardware store should be. They don't always have a wide variety of each item, but most of the time the one they have is all you really need. If they don't have something you're looking for, they'll let you know when you can come back to pick it up. Their pricing is reasonable, and they're very quick with key copies. I frequent this business for both my company's and my home's needs. read more

They've never not had something I needed and I've been about once a week for the past four months (I'm trying to quit). Only one problem, and I don't think it reflects poorly on my Portuguese friends at Inman Square Hardware: What the hell is going on with the shiny silver (chrome perhaps) screws that these guys (and others) sell. I usually use the boxes of black drywall screws that everyone has for cheap, but I had an important project the other day and bought the nice looking silvery ones--but they self-destructed when being screwed in (either striped or twisted into two pieces). My wife, coincidentally, bought similar screws from Home Depot and had the same problem. What's going on here? read more

I'm always impressed by hardware stores like this one-- how is it that in four aisles, they manage to have everything: teapots, drills, trash bags, flashlights. Not only that, but if you stop by the cashier and say "hey, do you know where I can find twine," he always knows exactly where it is. I've been to Inman Hardware at least thirty times over the five years I've lived in Inman Sq and I've never left empty-handed. As an aside, seems to me Inman Sq. Hardware is the cheapest key copying place around. read more

Not a big store at all, but you'd never be able to tell from the selection these guys have. I suspect they were once an Ace hardware that went local, so good for them! Their hours are good and considerate of people that actually work during the day and can't pop down to a store to pick up something whenever they want. Only problem is, because they pack so much into their smallish space, the isles are really close together. Like, REALLY close. We're talking one-person lanes here. Still, they'll have what you need at a price you can afford. If you can't find what you're looking for, the owner or one of his workers (his sons? I dunno) will help guide you to it. And it's local! Edit: I just noticed their address, consciously. Indeed, Inman Square Hardware is "leet." :) read more

This is the around-the-corner local (ACE) hardware store. Glad to see these still around, so I will drop by when the basics are needed (new keys, replace a broken level, needed a new garbage can, replacement drill bit, screws and mollys). The staff is always helpful, they don't make me feel like an idiot when I have to make 3 trips back in 4 hours because I can't get a decent idea of what I'll need beforehand, and the prices aren't awful. Still, if something is needed right away and it's out of the ordinary, I do have to go to the "local home improvement store" instead. Afterall, this place is small, and not as packed-to-the-gills as some other local hardware stores I've been in. read more

Though only a fraction of the size of one of the big box hardware stores, somehow this place manages to stock all kinds of things that I need but often can't find in one of the giants. The friendly and helpful staff make it a real pleasure to shop here,. read more

Fantastic local hardware store. The store clerk was able to cut a pair of keys that 2 other large hardware stores were unable to do. He was extremely nice and helpful and also took the time to explain why it was so difficult to cut this key (but he had no issues getting it done). They also carried a specific lightbulb that the other large hardware store said would be "impossible to find" unless I went to an electrician and got it special ordered. So glad we came across this place and will definitely use it as our go to hardware store despite a large corporation nearby. read more

The owner is always whistling and singing and super positive. Everytime I come in here, I'm greeted with an amazingly upbeat attitude. No matter what I need, I ask, and I'm helped---and the help comes with a smile and a positive attitude. Its very refreshing shopping here. So far, everything I've ever needed has been here. No disappointments. read more

This little store is great - it does feel nice to shop at a small place rather than Home Depot. Selection is great - they've always had what I needed, but they're small so they don't have ten thousand brands like you might expect from a megastore. Best part? Especially for someone like me who isn't so comfy in a hardware store? Hands down - the staff!! The (I assume) owner is a very sweet senior gentleman who has always been lovely and the only assistant I have ever seen is a handsome mustachioed twenty-something gentleman who was a lifesaver the week I moved in and had to go there three times a day for random screws, cords, adapters, etc. They're awesome (and SO much nicer than all the jerks down the street at City Paint!)!! read more

This review is for their locksmith that they use/refer you to. The guy showed up within 15-20 minutes. Because I was in the area he gave me a good price. He even adjusted the door hinge with some methodical taps that made it close noticeably smoother. I hope I never need this service again, but if I do, I know where to go! read more

I like this place. It's tiny, but has always had everything I've needed, including the ability to copy keys. The owner is funny and always able to answer my questions. I've purchased a lot, from keys to duct tape to light bulbs and winter shovels. read more

Terrible customer service. Man who picked up the phone said "I don't want to talk to you and hung up." I called again and he just picked up and then hung up again. Extremely rude and unprofessional. read more

The best hardware store around! Family-run with endless knowledge and ample assistance. Well-stocked. Fast service. Friendly environment. I never enjoyed going to a hardware store, but this one is a pleasure to stop by. read more

If you need a key made, they make a key. If it doesn't work, you bring it back, they try again. They'll keep trying, without giving you any attitude, until something works out right (hey, these things can be tricksy!). Everyone is pretty pleasant but the joint is really small so if you are looking for anything besides the basics I'd scoot down the road to Porter Square ACE for a more comprehensive store. read more

It's packed to the gills, so often you will have to ask where to find things, but they probably have what you need and the service is friendly. read more

Great little neighborhood hardware store. They're very helpful and always courteous. Call ahead to make sure they have what you're looking for. read more

Family owned and local, the people there are always very helpful and polite and they have a number of things you might need that you won't find anywhere else. (e.g. Portuguese and Brazilian flags or CORKS for making wine, juice or just corking things.) read more

Support your local hardware store - if they don't have it you probably don't need it! And great customer service as well, you can't go wrong. read more

I just moved into the area and needed some things for my new place. While this place is small and lacks many items, their staff is very nice and quickly offered help when I came into the store. I am the kind of person who always looks lost and confused at a Home Depot so it was great to see that the staff was eager to help out. Great neighborhood hardware store worth heading to for basic supplies. read more

have gone to this place for many years ALWAYS friendly, super helpful, never condescending, very attentive, great attitudes these folks have an amazing selection for the size of their shop prices will be a tad higher than the big box store, but not enough to put me off these guys will not 'up sell' you either good folks, worth supporting read more

A great little neighborhood hardware store. We need more like these! They seem to have one of everything packed into their little store. I find it way faster and more enjoyable than going to the big box stores. They're friendly and willing to do what it takes to please the customer. I had them make me some keys, and one of them didn't work reliably. The next time I was in the store, I mentioned it and they cut me another key at no charge. I also bought a few snow shovels from them during one of our recent snowstorms, and a couple of them quickly developed cracks in the handles. When I took them back to the store, they swapped them out for more expensive shovels at no charge...They wouldn't take my money when I offered! read more

The folks are Inman Hardware are wonderfully helpful and friendly. I'm always confident I can find what I need here (keys cut, curtain rods, mattress bags, tools). Most recently, I needed to replace a screw from a vintage machine. Not knowing the size, I brought the broken screw in and the older gentleman took his time, comparing it to the sizes they had and searching for the perfect replacement. Ultimately they didn't have the size (the machine is British and very old), but he explained my options and I left with a substitute screw - a single screw! - that ended up working. In the process of talking to him, I learned a few tricks for sizing screws myself. However, it is rare that they don't have precisely what I need. Inman Hardware is a local gem. I usually ask the staff about what I need as soon as I arrive and they're always able to quickly lead me to the right spot. They strike the perfect level of service - willing and available to answer questions, but not overly attentive, giving me space to browse. read more

This is a basic hardware store, with friendly owners and decent prices. In stark contrast to a bunch of morons running around in orange vests, the owner will practically take your list and help you find everything you need. you might have to head to a larger hardware store for the more unique items on your list (I did for a specific type of dimmer switch) but stop here first. read more

This is a great spot. The owner is a very nice guy and it's a pretty traditional hardware store. They make keys & have a large assortment of hardware related stuff. This is not Home Depot/Lowes - so if you want a jumbo place w/everything & no service, don't go here. They seem to be thriving in a day of Wal-Mart and HD... I definitely plan on continuing frequenting these guys. 5 *s! read more