Nice to have in the neighborhood. I have had my office down the street from this store for the past 8 years. It was not until the last 6 months that I really appreciated how convenient and helpful the store is. I started remodeling my office and found my self heading to Ace almost on a daily basis for one thing or another. Sometimes a small .50 items and other times a larger item like a snow blower. What ever I was searching for the staff has always been helpful. There was the one time I was attempting to direct connect my coffee maker to my kitchen water supply. After 4 visits the staff member suggested that I might want to take a picture of what I was trying to do and he would help me identify what I needed. I did what he suggested, took the picture, and the items he suggested and instructions he provided did the trick! This is a neighborhood store so they might not have all of the items of big box store. But there is something nice about being remembered by the staff...even if it is because I'm the guy who takes 2 or 3 times to get the items to complete a single task. read more

This store was just here. I was past here 11/19/2023 and Ace 239 N. GENESEE ST. was here TODAY 12/10/2023 IT IS GONE...GOT OF BUSINESS. The building is completely emptied out. SO SAD this store was here for SO LONG!!!!! read more

I really like to shop here at Olson's Ace Hardware, I am always impressed by how professionally their employees treated their customers from entering and checking out at their store. All of them are so friendly and helpful, they are always willing to assist or guide their customers. They have the best and great customer service for me. Their store is so huge, clean, and nice. They also have big parking lots and you can freely walk around and enjoy the ambiance of their location. Their location is so easy to go to, easy to find, you can go anytime like early morning, late, or even evening shopping. But I will recommend to go there early for you to avoid long lines and that time the place is not so crowded. When it comes to their products, you will be satisfied and will definitely shop there again. They have so lots of variety and selection, all of their items has a reasonable prices, and you can buy everything you need in such a fair prices. You will save a lot of money here compared to other Hardware around the City. They also have good deals and promos. Highly recommend this Olson's Ace Hardware, and will definitely go back here again when I need to buy some of their items again. Thank you guys! Keep up the good work and see you again guys when I am nearby. Thank you! read more

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Be careful! It seems that this Ace (in particular) and other Ace stores in general like to indulge in price swapping and misleading prices. The price of many 'non-Ace brand' items are displayed lower than the actual price on the sales floor, only to be rung up 'higher' at the regular (higher) price at the register. If you purchased an item at the artificially lowered price you saw on the display, you would most certainly be surprised to find it rings out at a much higher price at the register. Most of the time, the higher price IS the actual price on the website, but not always. In any case, that's actually not the point. The point is that an artificially lowered price lures you into making a purchase you might not have normally made. The usual excuse from the store manager is that there was a 'pricing error', but it happens ALL THE TIME at this store (Waukegan, Genesee & Grand). For big-ticket items, you may want to snap a photo of the price with your phone for later reference at the register, and save your receipt. Better yet, skip all the hassle and just shop at another, more reputable store, or Amazon. Oh, and if you are a minority individual, they will follow you (clumsily and quite obviously) no matter how long you may have shopped at the store. Let the buyer beware. read more

I was going in to Olson ace hardware & i was going in for my needs & this young lady came up to help me. her name is Maria , she told me we're all of my options are , she went to go show me because of my blurry vision I had spoke to her about . She went above & beyond her way , was very nice & good customer service heIp full came out happy. read more

Great place to get everything you need for your weekend projects. Very helpful staff that can find anything for you! Will always shop here!

This place always makes me feel like a dope for going to the big boxes a little nearer to me. Just got a toilet repair part, the right part, from these folks after spending too much time talking to someone at a big box who's advice was wrong. Not just wrong but sort of dismissive. This isn't the first time that adding 20 minutes of travel time would have saved a 1/2 day on a project. While I was in the store I heard the manager send a customer to nearby locksmith for a key he couldn't duplicate and I saw a cashier go out of her way to help and elderly lady check out. Knowledgeable staff, organized aisles, even the lighting, all great. Visited 10/22. Compliments to the mgr. read more

Really like this Olson's Ace Hardware, they are so convenient and worth visiting again and again. They always have exactly what I am looking for, also they have so incredible customer service, their staff is helpful and knowledgeable. All of them are so accommodating, they are always willing to assist and guide all of their customers everyday. Their store is so big, they have big parking lot, and their location is so to find. Their place is always clean, organized, and decent. No wonder why lots of their customers are going back again and again, also all of them are so comfortable while doing shopping at their store. Highly recommend this Olson's Ace Hardware because they are so great place to shop, perfect for families, friends, and couples. Will definitely introduce their store to all the people I know for them to also visit and experience this great hardware store in Waukegan. Thank you Olson's Ace Hardware for such a wonderful customer service, I will go back there again when I am nearby. Thank you guys! Keep up the good work! read more

Olson's Ace Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

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Great sidewalk sale and the employees are so nice and friendly.Love that place.They are so helpful always asking if I need help finding anything. read more

The best Hardware store ever. The staff is the friendliest, most informed workers ever. Chris in paint gave me the best deal, mixed my paint from the can, I asked for a painter referral, took me to the bulletin board for a painter he said this guy is in the store a lot. Bada bing, bada bang, bada boom... in and out as usual without a clich. LOVE this store!!!! read more

Cute little neighborhood hardware store; like any good local store, they stock a few specialty items the big boys don't... but the prices reflect a little bit of the cost of local convenience. The staff was friendly -- even joking after the third trip back for little items(apparently the square drive bits I'd gotten a "deal" on elsewhere were made out of pot metal and semi-sweet chocolate chips.... grrrrrrr...). They didn't have much in the stove pipe line (yeah, another stove project) and we had to head to Gurnee. That said, they did have a nice selection of cutting wheels for my 4.5 inch angle grinder that I did NOT find at the Big Box DIY stores. The store was clean, well-lit and organized; and there's free parking across the street to the north. read more

I was very exited to touch ace hardware , people look very nice except 1 employee that I went to him & ask him a couple questions & he sent me off he was too busy restocking & being very rude as well. I would like to speak to a manager about damian. read more

This is my go-to hardware store in Waukegan. As a homeowner who has to tackle a number of household repairs on my own--and as someone who is far less than an expert--I rely a great deal on the advice of hardware store employees. Everyone at Olson's Ace Hardware has been exceptionally helpful to me over the years no matter what project I am doing. Without exception, they are all patient, hardworking, and seem to genuinely enjoy helping customers. read more

Last time I checked I walked into an American establishment and should be greeted in english. I might be brown but I shouldn't be greeted in Spanish. I dont speak spanish. I should not be judged because of the color of my skin. read more

I was the first customer in the store at 7:55. Instead of telling me to wait they welcomed me into the store and were ready to help. It gave me a good feeling when I asked questions about my needs for several home projects. Every need was answered with help choosing the right product for the problem. First Juan M was on the job suggesting and helping me find where I could go in the store. It's a small store compared to so many that have lots of "stuff" but no one to help you find it. Then I headed for the checkout counter and there was Maria on the job. She wasn't spending time wandering she was so helpful helping me effectively while Juan ran to get "one more thing" I needed. I was in and out and on my way within record time. I hope we will always have this type of store in our community where people come first!! read more

was not allowed to shop cashier demanded i leave my bag at her front register and would not give me any documentation or tag saying they were holding my bag cashier was staring at me after i left store read more

Ace is the place.. Love the downtown Waukegan Ace.. Store has plenty to free parking and the staff is knowledgeable on all projects i have worked on.. Plus they do not push the most expensive solution.. I live closer too a big box store but Ace is the place. read more