The very first time I visited this store was when I needed to make copies of some keys. I remember…read morehow well I was treated. Since it was my very first time shopping there I was invited to become a member, downloaded their app, and did so and the keys ended costing me almost nothing for using a coupon one of their helpful employee gave me. But what I remember the most is how well I was treated. Since then I enjoy visiting their stores for most of my hardware needs. After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And this ACE Hardware Store on 2303 Williamson Rd NE, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. ACE ultimate goal is "to be the most helpful hardware store for customers, offering quality products and convenient shopping experiences with expert advice." Through personal experience I have found out that their employees go the extra mile for its customers. And they have such a variety of products, that throughout the Seasons I like visiting the store because you never know what you'll find there. Anything from pumpkins to local honey during this time of the year. As a matter of fact, the other day I had to make a gift of local honey, and here is precisely where I found it. As soon as I walked in a friendly young lady greeted me, welcomed me to their store, and made herself available to help me find anything I needed or was looking for. I could see why their slogan "ACE is the place with the helpful hardware folks," was very true indeed. As I walked through the store I was amazed at all the different products they had in such a limited amount of space compared to places like Home Depot and Lowe's. And their prices if you add the excellent service you get are not bad at all. The service they provide is extraordinary. I read in one of their ads that if you purchase one of their large barbeque grills they will go out to your house and put it together. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and give them a visit. It is by supporting local stores like these that we can show our appreciation for their service and the great contribution they make to our community.

The best service and selection. The only issue is there are two parts to the store and half is…read moreupstairs. Rough for a disabled person. Go to the back for that entrance and not the front worn the iron pan out front. They are super friendly and can explain anything to anyone. Fair prices and personalized service. These people know what they're talking about and not just bodies in a store.

They always have what I need. I do a lot of touch up paint jobs (automotive) and they mix rattle…read morecans so it makes my life so much easier! And everyone here is so nice and helpful every time. I love coming here

They are great! Refreshingly helpful and professional. Good selection, patient design and sales…read morepeople, and fast follow-through. I really appreciated their design sense. Not cheap, but quality!

They have no value for customers…read more Bought 30 gallons of propane. Got home and found they did not close the bleed valve completely and lose 50% of my fuel. Called them and the head manager said "well we don't know that you didn't do it" terrible customer service. I try and avoid doing any business with them.

I have been doing business with Brambleton/Northwest for over 30 years as a home owner and…read morecontractor. Not anymore. I am very disappointed in the pricing and service. I waited 2 days for the only person that has the ability to re-key a dead bolt lock to show up at the store. After calling, confirming and driving to the store I was told that he has no idea if and when he can get to it. No apology or anything. Went to Home Depot and found the item at half the price and people happy to help. Aside from being convenient Brambleton Northwest Hardware is a rip off. Save money go to Home Depot.

Just like finding a needle in a haystack, I discovered this gem of high end homegoods and decor…read morestore in Roanoke, Virginia. Entering the store was like discovering a whole new world filled with a curated selection of unique furniture, home decor, gifts, and local art, emphasizing quality, sustainable design, and truly unique pieces with lasting style. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Present Thyme, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. Located in the Towers Shopping Center, in Southwest Roanoke, Present Thyme has been a community staple for over 45 years, yet it was only today that I became aware of its existence. Inside, I found an extensive variety of unique, one-of-a-kind items, from antique furniture in excellent condition, to quality gifts and luxury bedding, to amazing treasures from local artisans. The store philosophy is to focus on high-quality, high-end, timeless pieces that become part of a home's story, with a commitment to local artisans and sustainable design. There, one can find high-end, unique furniture, including antique pieces, elegant home decor items, including vintage European crystal chandeliers, Venetian glass mirrors, handblown glass bowls, and collectibles serving trays, among other things such as clothing that blend clasic style with modern flair, bedding, gifts and children's items. And what fascinated me the most was the local art and artworks, including pieces from local artists such as Greg Osterhaus, which I found the most extensive paintings from him anywhere around, including his famous cow portraits and local landscapes. The owner of this store, Dorian Clowers, does an extraordinary job in bringing together products from artisans in Roanoke and the surrounding region. If you think the products of this store are amazing, its staff are the most friendly and helpful store employees that I have ever encountered. They helped me find more information and price of one of Greg Osterhaus paintings that I showed interest in. The time in there went by so fast that before I knew it, it was already closing time. I highly recommend this high-end home decor store for those times when you're looking for a very unique gift for someone special in your life, or just to bring into your home as a stand out piece.

This business is located at a strip mall beside a phone repair store and just down the driveway…read morefrom Mission BBQ. It looks like Martha Stewart opened a museum. The place is incredible. The far end of the store has clothing, lingerie, toys, handbags and bedding. The register side of the store has candles, soaps, chandeliers and hand crafted furniture. Throughout the store are amazing paintings and artwork. Local artists are also featured. You can select fabric to cover your chairs and have them made. There is a wide variety of home furnishings and unique pieces. Bonus points for the coasters with fun sayings.

Located next to the converted and renovated Fire Station 1 in Downtown Roanoke, Virginia, The award…read morewinning French Farmhouse Home Market is a cozy white painted brick-walled shop carrying modern farmhouse home decor, furniture, and lighting. Their style blends the past and present and is inspired by the rustic yet elegant villas of the French countryside and the clean and down-to-earth feel of the American farmhouse style. By its beautiful showroom you would think it's prices are very expensive, but they are not. They are reasonable and comparable to Pier 1. They carry high quality, beautiful, and very unique items, like vases, watering cans, and framed prints. Many items that would make wonderful gifts. Their products are hand-selected and blend the past and present. The French Farmhouse also sells unique products, including handmade items by small business makers and European antiques. A visit to this elegant store, which opened in 2021 and is locally owned by Ashly Lawson, a Franklin County native, is a very enjoying experience. When I visited the store last week I was greeted by a very friendly elegant lady, who was very cordial and answered all my questions about the store and its products and unique gifts. I highly recommend that whenever you're in Downtown, Roanoke, you go visit the store. You will enjoy the visit, and maybe discover one of those home decoration items of your dreams.

Sooooooo cute!…read more I've been following this shop on Instagram for a while but haven't been able to come inside just yet bc they were closed during my last time in town. I love the location - right beside the newly opened and renovated Firehouse 1 building. These two cute spaces compliment each other well and with the beautiful hand-made TXTUR store next door - you can really get some beautiful decor and home goods between the two. This shop is small - but packed with beautiful items that fit the name - French shabby chic farmhouse. I saw a ton of things I'd love to buy. Candles, dinnerware, candlesticks, salt and pepper shakers and wells, t-shirts, a little jewelry, pillows, seasonal decor, etc. The gal behind the counter was very friendly and they have a website and sell gift cards. I found some CUTE fall pumpkin and halloween items to die for inside as well as a honey well and a cute small stoneware jewelry dish. Highly, highly recommend you stop in if you at all love French shabby chic! (Note - the space upstairs is also an event venue)

Love this place so much! Have visited every time I came to Roanoke for a visit. Now I love here and…read morecan go all the time! They have something for everyone, endless treasures! Great prices, unique pieces. Just went to the Dog Bowl concert last night. High quality production, Five Points Music Sanctuary put on a fabulous show. Vendors and staff were great. Already bought tickets to a future show! You will not regret taking a walk through Black Dog Salvage or supporting Five Points mission with a musical treat!

Lots of interesting tchotchkis and crafty items to look at, at mostly reasonable prices. Sort of…read morean upscale craft / flea market that takes up about half the deceptively large building. The other half is the true salvage business and it is impressively robust. The folks at the front were friendly and the wood stove was very welcome on this warm day. It's a great place to take out of town guests. Fun to find items you didn't know you needed but can't leave without. And maybe a spare window frame or old bar top as well.

CE painting started off by rescheduling the start date by 1 week. They told us the job would take…read moreapproximately 2 weeks, 3 days in week 1 and 3 days in week 2. 3.5 months later the job was not completed. Major complaints: 11 no call no shows. left garbage in basement and didn't clean-up for weeks. improperly hung multiple doors We contracted to have drywall taped, mudded, sanded, hang doors and trim, priming and painting, nothing was completed. Do not contract with this company. They have held our deposit without delivering on any of the contracted work.

CE Painting was absolutely a delight to work with. What started as a small project ended up as an…read morealmost entire home remodel. CE painting was there every step of the way. They never skipped a beat or left any detail overlooked. I was monitoring this project from out of state and CE painting always went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. I could go on all day about the quality of work they did and how helpful they are when I needed them. Just for example a few days after we completed the project a neighbor called me to warn me that water was building up at the basement door! The last thing I needed was a flooded basement right after such a beautiful job was done. I called CE painting to see if there was anything they could do and within minutes in the rain, they were there with the tools to clear the drain!! CE will treat you like family and I am forever grateful to have found them.

New To Me is a consignment boutique located in the heart of Grandin Village, in Roanoke, Virginia…read more This small local business sells clothing, home goods, furniture, art, jewelry, shoes, and other unique items in great condition at reasonable prices. I happened to have discovered it while walking along the sidewalk of Grandin Road near the Grandin Theatre. Some of the items in their display window entised me to go in and explore all of their consignment merchandise for sale. As soon as I went in exploring the beautiful items, a friendly young lady greeted and welcomed me. She explained how all the items in the store were left on consignment. Items can be consiged on Tuesday with no appointment necessary. Items are tagged with the date they go on sale and if they don't sell by a specified date customers can get 20% off or even up to 40% of the original price. I enjoyed just looking around at all the wonderful items and found a couple I liked so much to purchase and take home. One of them I even got 20% off because of the tagged date. It was a very interesting store that I had never seen one before. I highly recommend that if you're in the area, you stop and give it a visit. Who knows what you will find, and if you purchase something you will be supporting the local store and community members as well.

I can literally always find something here to take home with me!!! Incredible selection of vintage…read moreand new clothes, jewelry, and home decor. I love their discount policy (20% off after 30 days; 40% off after 60).