Love coming here to Ken's Hardware . Can't tell u how many times I've asked for help and get an immediate response. If they don't have the item, they will go on the Internet and tell me where I can get it and the price. You can't beat that. read more

Helpful. Knowledgable. Everything you don't get at the big stores. I haven't found them to be more expensive.

Absolutely thrilled with my experience at Ken's hardware as always. Nancy provided me exceptional service in an extreme time of need. Because of Ken's hardware selection Nancy was able to fix my problem. The value at this store is bar-none. Thank you Nancy and Ken's Hardware! read more

The best - Still providing local, caring individual service, and a complete array of everything hardware, household, and more.

They always have everything you need for small home projects, super helpful staff, they always find that washer or plug or things you just can't find.. read more

Best hardware store I have ever been in. Very helpful staff. Excellent selection of products. If you need something they gave it read more

Last Monday I drove cross town to Ken's as I was told I need two new nuts & bolts for my husbands walker because it was wobbly. Dana and Jan took a look and determined I didn't need new bolts & nuts but all the bolts needed to be tightened. They spent at least 30 minutes, if not longer, to tighten every bolt on the worker. Since each bolt was different they had to find the correct tool needed to tighten each and every bolt. Once they finished the walker was a stable and sturdy once again. Before my husband took ill he would have been able to do this himself as he was very handy. Now I depend on the help of others. I so appreciate all the time & effort Dana & Jan gave me with no charge. I can't begin to say how much I appreciate their kindness & expertise. There is no place like Ken's! If you need something they will get it for you and many times bring you several different types of what you need. read more

I've been going to KEN'S hardware for many years. They have items that Lowe's and Home Depot does not carry, and every time I go to KEN'S hardware there was always someone there to help me and the prices are reasonable. read more

I always like to support independent stores rather than keep giving money to corporate giants like Lowe's and Home Depot. This being said, I understand Mom and Pop shops can't compete with the prices of the big guys, so I naturally expect to pay a little "extra" for the convenience of shopping in a neighborhood store. But there's such thing as a "mark-up" and there is straight up price gouging and ripping off customers!!! I needed a simple Mortise Lock for a patio door, so I went to Home Depot and bought one. It had a vertical lever slot, and when I got home, I found out I needed one with a 45 degree lever slot. I called Ken's and they said they had one. I went there and saw the exact same mortise lock that I had bought at Home Depot for $13.48, cost $21.97 at Ken's. It was raining out, it was late in the afternoon, and I needed to fix my patio door, so I went ahead, bit my lip, and paid the exorbitant mark-up. All I can say is, I hope Ken's Hardware enjoy's the extra $8.49 they took from me, because I will never give them another red cent. And, if anyone ever asks me, I will tell them not to bother shopping there, because they are obviously way overpriced and don't mind gouging their customers. I'm still shaking my head over how someone can justify this large of a mark-up, especially on an item that should realistically cost about seven dollars at the most. read more

Ken's Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

I have been coming to this hardware store for almost 10 years. In the past I've always been treated with courtesy and respect until recently. On my way to work this morning. I stopped in to pick up a couple of screws. The guy that helped me ask what I needed and I told him the exact pitch and size of the item I needed. He was absolutely clueless when I told him that I needed 4-40 x 3/8 pan head. When I began to explain what the numbers meant, he began to act very childish, told me to be quiet, then walked away saying that he couldn't help me for somebody else to do it. If you work at a hardware store, you should absolutely know how to identify a screw. I don't think I'll be going back for a while. The guy behind the counter really should learn how to talk to people. Also, I'm finding that their prices are starting g to get a bit ridiculously overpriced. 1.80 for 1 screw. I went to central jersey screw and bolt ()and paid .50 for four. read more

I had an unusual plumbing problem. Tom went out of his way to help me. I would strongly recommend this place to everyone.

This place and its staff are simply amazing, very refreshing after being brainwashed by the big box places for so many years. I visited last summer while on vacation needing to repair my PWC lift. I had gone to a marine store for stainless steel cable. They didn't have what I needed so I asked them if they thought Home Depot or Lowes might carry it. They said "Try Ken's Hardware". I figured give it a try. The experience was awesome. I walked in, and was immediately greeted by a team member who offered to help me find the cable. He walked with me, asked what the application was, made a few recommendations, helped me cut the proper length, recommended specific fittings, and provided advice on how to install and protect the wire. Of course I walked around for another 30 minutes finding other things that I surely "needed" and walked out shaking my head. What an amazing experience. I will return to Ken's Hardware any time I'm in the area read more

No matter what my hardware needs from clothes line, simple to difficult. From a clothes line, specially lighting, hard to find items... they are always helpful and able to fix and/or provide help. Super knowledgeable and way better than the "big box" stores! Keep the small guys OPEN!!! read more

I feel a certain obligation to support my local hardware store. I don't always go to the big chain stores. As a matter of fact, I avoid them unless I have to. Ken's has been around forever and has pretty much anything you might need. From gardening tool to nuts and bolts (even pool supplies!), Ken's pretty much anything! If you can't find it, just ask. The staff will gladly help you find something and they regularly walk you down the isles to show you exactly where something is, not just say "it's in aisle 9" like most of the bigger chains. If you want good service and great products, stop by Ken's! read more

Knowledgeable and courteous staff. It is refreshing to work with professionals. I needed a rare part that was not available anywhere near my home. I called Ken's hardware and they had it in stock. read more

The BEST of convenience, knowledge and help to get your job completed. They will greet you, inquire as to what you need help with, walk you to the area where you can peruse your choice of options. This store has everything and if they don't they will concoct something that will work for what you intend to do. Things you may never think of! Don't let the size of the store fool you either! Ken's even has lots of garden and aviary items as they are not just hardware. Overall Ken's saves time and frustration. read more

These guys had everything! Saved me from buying another water pump for my boat. Guys knew exactly what I needed.

I try to patronize Ken's Hardware whenever I can; it's wonderful to see a mom & pop shop surviving in the era of big boxes. It's small, but every time I've gone in there for something, they've had it. I wouldn't call the staff friendly, exactly, but this is New Jersey, so I'm just happy that they acknowledge my presence in the store. Keep fighting the good fight, Ken's. read more

Any time someone tells they can't find something, I always say did you go to Ken's? Don't know how they stock every thing you could think of. But I've heard my husband more than once. Why didn't I go to Ken's first. They have everything. read more

It's wonderful that there is still a local hardware store where you can go and actually find people who smile and want to help you. It always seems that Paul P is there to help me. For a small store they really have what you need and they'll help you carry your stuff out to your car, I mean who does this anymore? read more

Kens Hardware has been around since I was a youngster - many decades ago. Now, with the mega-giant home improvement centers choking out the mom and pop shops - it's time - more then ever - to support the small establishments such as Kens. Last summer, whilst on vacation, I bought carpentry supplies there since I volunteer at the Jersey Shore's Hammer That for Humanity as well as the Island Heights Preservation Society. I was happy to see that Kens was still in business. read more

We have been going to Kens for many decades and they have been great. The knowledge they posses and the incredibly pertinent stock that fits in that relatively small store is incredible. With myself and neighbors the answer to most home improvement or maintenance questions is simply "go to Kens, they have everything" read more