I've been going here for a while. I love that Jerry acts like one of my old school uncles. Him and…read morehis boys sitting around the shop just shooting the breeze all day; it makes you think of some Archer Bunker Era TV show. I went in last year looking for a bike and instead of letting me pick, Jerry asked me how I use my bike based on that he pointed me to a '60s cruiser. I was a bit surprised but then he broke down why which gave me confidence in his suggestion. My previous bike had modern handle bars and I ride a lot. I would get tension headaches a lot too. With the bike Jerry sold me, they stopped. I've gone back several times for repairs, upgrades and such and he's really about customer service. He remembers everybody but has no clue what your name is. One big thing to remember is time is relative to Jerry. He opens when he feels like it, closes when he feels like it, and finishes when he feels like it. So just like with my uncles, I've learned to call him when he says he'll call, budget in extra time that he'll have my bike and call before I go to make sure he's there. The plus side of this is I've called that I can't make it by closing time and he's stayed late for me to pick up or drop off whatever.

!!!!support these local businesses!!!! Never felt more welcomed in a store. super kind, they'll…read morework with you on deals, felt like family, got any questions they will help you and tech you what you need. Please stop by if you have the time or are interested.

This is a great little hardware store for those of us who live in the city. Despite it's small…read moresize, it seems to have just about everything you need in a hardware store. The people are amazingly helpful and know exactly where everything is. I'll take this place over any Home Depot, any day of the week. You feel like the people actually know what they're talking about and are anxious to help you! Miss you guys now that I'm in Cleveland!

Hardware salespeople who know their products and where they're located in the store. Key copies…read morethat actually work. And free parking, although it's a hassle to set it up the first time.

Amazing service!!! Love the couple that runs this place. They put their heart and soul into their…read morebusiness. I won't go anywhere else for my key copies!

Great go to in my neighborhood. Wish more businesses like this still existed. Very helpful in…read morefinding items for you and the price is always right!

I love this local place. i needed a few things to fix my toilet and they had what I needed both…read moretimes and was out the door in the amount of time it would take to get from the parking lot to the floor of a big box store. great prices too!

Alverez Hardware is amazing. The owner and his grandson are friendly and helpful. Very…read moreknowledgeable about what you might need for a particular project. They have everything you can imagine packed into a little storefront. I needed a dimmer switch for a ceiling fan. I tried a couple electric supply places, Home Depot, and Ace Hardware, but no luck. Alvarez handed me exactly what I needed in seconds. Their prices are generally competitive. When they are a little higher the savings are not worth the time and effort to go to and hunt around a big box store. Not to forget Alvarez's valuable advice. They truly are a gem

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here last night after making reservations on OpenTable. We…read morewere warmly greeted by the host who acknowledged our event and seated us in the back overlooking the brew room, very nice. It was my first visit to your restaurant though my wife has been here before with friends. Chad was our server. He pleasantly explained the drink and dining menus and took good care of us all evening. My bride had her favorite drink, The French Martini, and you guys nailed it for her! I was very happy with the 2025 Pils. Dinner was amazing, Skirt steak for her, brisket for me with Yukon potatoes following salads for both of us. The quality and taste of the food was great and makes us want to come back and sample other dishes. We received great service and a nice complimentary glass of champagne (with Ho-Ho's) to finish our celebration. At the end of the evening we received a big surprise when Chad came over with news that we had no bill to pay as my wife's daughter and her husband had secretly called to pay the tab! So thoughtful of them to treat us and to top off a memorable meal and milestone in our lives.

Went to Hardware in North Aurora and came away with mixed feelings…read more The good: ambiance is great and the drinks were on point. Had the Marilyn saison and a solid dark beer. Bar program is strong. The short rib pot pie was a straight up winner. Rich, comforting, and not trying to be anything other than good food done right. The bone marrow lost me. Cooked well, but buried under too many microgreens and then oddly topped with tortilla chip strips. No smokiness either. It felt more confused than cohesive. Where it really started to miss was the overall approach. A lot of "the chef intends this..." type explanations. It ends up feeling like the food insists upon itself instead of just letting you enjoy it. That's the bigger issue. This place exists in a space where I don't think most people want to meet it. Not casual enough to relax, not refined enough to justify the performance. Bottom line: good drinks, great pot pie, but the experience tries a little too hard.

I cannot recommend highly enough. We've had about 15 screens repaired, received pest control…read moreadvice, bought paint and items, and had a glass window (with gas insulation inside, don't know what to call it) redone - and much more - all for reasonable prices and with a smile. Today a really great employee came out and jerry-rigged a license plate that was falling off our car because the screw hole for it was broken. They are AWESOME. Pray they don't leave the neighborhood because the bike lanes have removed any way to easily pull in front of the store for loading/unloading - they are the best. I'm a bike rider too and don't want to see the new lanes shutting down small independent businesses like this - there must be a way to adjust.

Needed three sets of keys pronto. The owner cranked up the machine and popped 'em out in no time…read more Happy to report that all keys worked perfectly. Put me in the "Very Satisfied" category.

What a spectacular find!…read more Like most things in Chinatown, you have to work your way through this place...and who's to say if the EXACT item you need will be here after hunting several very tall aisles. The lady in charge when I went didn't know specifically what they had, but instantly knew what it cost when she saw it! In my case, as well as any owner of a Pyrex 9x13 baking pan, this trip was a major score. They have a $6 10x18 pan grate that fits snugly secured to the handles of the pan so you can roast meats as drippings fall 2" into the Pyrex. Also, the same "Winco" brand has a grate which fits inside the same glass Pyrex pan. If you want to elevate a small roast inside the 9x13, this $4 grate fits perfectly too. This stuff isn't easily found...just saying.

Went here looking for a wok...though they had a decent selection I didn't see the same one I saw at…read moreWoks 'n' Things down the street. The selection though was about half of what the other store had. Sunlight's prices did seem slightly better on most things, though. They had an extensive selection of all things kitchen and food prep...pots, pans, dishes, utensils, trays, ...pretty much anything you might find in a restaurant was here and cheap.

Ordered online and went and picked up product. They notified me promptly when the item was…read moredelivered to them. Nice hardware store in older neighborhood. They seem to have some "hard to find" items available. Decent prices, good service and fast shipping(for pickup). Will use them again.

We visited @forestparkil today to drop off our taxes. @oakparkil is right next door so this was a…read morebelated visit to a place we lived for 22 years. @schaurhardware is a local #hardwarestore and a local #institution. Bought many things here over the years. We walked in and was immediately recognized by "thebiglebowski." Still the same and the hardware store is the same with a plethora of bolts, nails, building materials, collapsable buckets, and of course a very nice candy counter! It is great that some things #neverchange.

Super friendly staff ! Each time I have been here the staff is friendly and helpful …read more The place smaller than Lowe's or Home Depot but they do have a good variety of items. The prices may be higher for certain items like some cleaning supplies but overall not too bad.

The older staff at this location are fine and sometimes very helpful. The younger staff members…read moreoften appear to be high or drunk and show no interest in customer service, working the cash registers, etc. Unfortunately you can't avoid interacting with them since you have to check out and pay. The lines are usually long due to staff disinterest and impairment. I'm a frequent customer so I see this consistently at Elston Ave Hardware in Hyde Park.