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.

My Birthday was in February. I failed to use my Birthday coupon during the month of February but…read moredid make a purchase. I called and they would not honor the coupon after the expiration date. I understand that the purpose of the expiration date but this poor custom service. That and their high prices is why we shop Menards or Home Depot for most products.

Always a great place to shop and get experienced advice and recommendations and friendly service.read more

Wonderful customer service at this Ace from all associates,but especially Zach who went out of his…read moreway to help me with my flag.

I prefer to shop at Ace when I can. For one thing it's close and convenient. For another, those…read moregiant hardware places, while they do have more selection, funnel your money into places that I don't want to support. Plus, your supporting the local community. It's a win-win. I stop in here whenever I need something in a pinch. Closet light burned out? Need to hang a gifted photo? Doing some yard work? This is a good one stop shop for any house project. Plus it's not the size of a football field (again, less selection is really my only criticism) so you can get in and out with what you need quickly. Around this season I'm mostly working on my yard and garden. I stopped in to grab some garden soil on sale, it saved me about 4 bucks a bag compared to the competition. It's all outside so you tell them what you want inside and they look it up, you pay, then you head back out to grab your items. They help you load your car if you need it as well. Excellent service from Starr at the register, she found the numbers and sales for everything I was buying. The young gentleman who helped me load my car was great too. It's nice to see professional hardworking kids with big smiles. I've had keys made here, I've had a window screen repaired as well. Never had any problems. This is definitely a good option no matter what project your working on.

I have been coming here for years. The people are great and a picture of my dog is on the wall…read morethree times. Yes - it is dog friendly. When I have had questions, someone there actually knows something ..... even electrical questions. I love this place and the people.

What a hidden gem! I stopped by  Ace Hardware on a whim to pick up some soil--usually, I default to…read morethe big box stores like Home Depot, but I'm so glad I gave this place a shot. I was in and out for soil... or so I thought. I ended up stumbling across their clearance section, and let me tell you--it's a goldmine. They had lighting and other household gear marked down to 60% off retail. I scored four awesome headlamps for a fraction of the price. It's not something I planned for, but I'm definitely not mad about it. I believe it was Bill or Phil who helped me out--he was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I asked about grow lights, and not only did he make a solid recommendation, but he also walked me over to the right section. That kind of personal service is rare these days, and it left a great impression. One thing I noticed, though, was that the older staff members were genuinely friendly and helpful. They greeted me, engaged in conversation, and seemed to take pride in being there. In contrast, the younger staff felt a little checked out... not rude, but they were kind of low energy and not particularly invested. This is not a dealbreaker, but it is worth mentioning. The fantastic selection of hidden deals, and some of the best soil prices I've seen in town. It's clear that this Ace cares about its regulars and offers value that goes beyond convenience. Pro tip: Always check the clearance aisle--you will find something you didn't know you needed!

Adam helped me find the correct part for my toro snowblower. He is very knowledgable. I appreciate…read morethe time he took to explain the installation. He is a true helpful hardware man.

I've been shopping at this Ace Hardware for three years and it's the perfect hardware store…read more Great inventory and someone always asks if I need help finding what I'm looking for. It's not unusual to have two or three employees ask if they can help. My hardware store of Chou‼. Except for one occasion they always have what I'm looking for and that occasion was for something difficult to find anywhere.

The Store has everything. The people who work there are eager to help. It's my favorite store.read more

Millens has gotten even better over the past year or so. I used to go there only when I needed…read morethings immediately. Now it's my first stop. Saves me tons of time. Their sump pump parts and plumbing sections are great. They've rekeyed my locks before. Some of the sales assistants know more than others but at least one of them always has the answer. Plus, if I just want to know where to find something and I don't ask for any opinions, they leave me alone. Perfect!!! The prices are fair and well worth it because time is money.

Awesome spot. Definitely check this out for all your key/lock needs! They have amazing service, I…read morereally appreciated the help with my vending machine. It was quite stuck but the worker was dedicated to get it unlocked for me which I really appreciated. Also, their pricing is unmatched. I called multiple places prior to this for rates, this spot had the best pricing by far! Can't recommend enough.

The latch on my front door failed. I took it off and took it apart and was confused about how to…read morefix it. I took it in to their shop with all the parts disassembled. The helped me put it back together and I learned what was really the issue. They went out of their way to help me and taught me a lot. Will now go back for any of my locksmith needs.

This is a great little tool library that I stumbled upon. They have a large assortment of tools…read more Both outdoor and indoor. They tale donations but it is pay as you can. I was able to check out an aerator for a yard project I had. The staff is very friendly and it's a welcoming environment. I highly recommend this tool library. It's great place to check out tools for any project you might run into, and not break the bank.

From the owner: Mundelein Tool Library is an all-volunteer, community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit tool lending…read morelibrary located in Mundelein IL serving all residents of Lake County. Join today and borrow free tools from our growing inventory. We offer a variety of power and hand tools for projects including carpentry, lawn & garden, woodworking, electrical, plumbing, masonry, automotive and much more! What is a 'tool library'? A Tool Library is just like a book library — you can "check out" hardware tools, free of cost. If you don't want to spend the money to buy a tool that'll be used lightly, MTL is perfect for you. We're dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community. Your donations directly fund our mission, and are tax deductible. As part of the sharing economy which prioritizes access over ownership to save money and conserve resources for Lake County residents, the Mundelein Tool Library is a community resource that encourages civic engagement and volunteerism while building skills and relationships.