I went to ACE HARDWARE/Breed and Company (290 and close to Nutty Brown Rd). I was meeting up with a…read moregirlfriend. They have the MOST gorgeous Easter display of any store, along with a sweet selection of merchandise! I enjoy just walking around this store and seeing what unique items they have for your home. Sure wish the people were friendlier and cared more about helping the customer. Oh well that's kind of the way the world is these days! I bought a good amount of merchandise but something i took home did not work and had to return it. This return didn't work in my favor, turns out the customer is not as important as that extra dollar even if you are the one inconvenienced. That being said I still enjoy walking around the inside of this store.

I love Breed and Company and so grateful one is located close to my home. I come here regularly and…read morepurchase gifts and hardware supplies for my home. Right now they are decorated for Christmas and the store looks amazing. There are some great decorating ideas here and the products are high quality. I have noticed some things go really fast, so if you see something you like ... grab it. One half of the store are hardware items where carry items not found at the big box stores like the Big Green Egg. The other half is home essentials and changed out for all the seasons. The back has a small gardening area. The whole store was very clean and organized. The staff is super friendly and helpful. If you sign up for Ace Rewards then some nice perks.

Be aware - Zero Refund policy. I purchased a Craftsman leaf blower in Galveston and got home to…read moreAustin from our vacation only to experience a defective battery that wouldn't recharge. I brought it back to Ace to get a refund and they won't refund $139.64. I explained that I already purchased a new one but that didn't matter. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that they don't and wouldn't refund a brand like Craftsman. Horrible customer service in my opinion.

Wow - needed help and advice on paint ing over rust- They…read morehad 3-4 staff working - quickly answered my questions and suggested the best product- I spent more time exploring the diverse and extensive inventory- They've got everything and staff the can be helpful.

The nicest and most helpful people work here!! It truly is a fully stocked hardware store. They…read morealways surprise me when they have what I believe to be an uncommon item! They also offer propane tank refills that are cheaper than swapping out tanks anywhere in town. I have some landscaping needs, so I am anxious to explore this part of the business that is onsite as well. It looks very well stocked from what little I have seen. Prices may not be quite as low as the chain hardware store in town but the customer service and product selection is more than worth it! Also, SUPPORT LOCAL!!!

Good convenient hardware store, and they have most everything although they're quite expensive. But…read moreI quit going there, last time as I was checking out the old cashier dude couldn't help but makes nasty comments about our president insulting him and repeating lies. So I won't go back as long as he work there. Canceling goes both ways.

Horrible service. Lazy people wanting to stand at the door and will not help you. Go to Home Depot…read more Even if inconvenient going to the this store will only waste more time.

This ACE is hands down the best ACE I've ever been too in a while. Great service and it looks…read morebeautiful inside.

Breed & Co is one of those true Austin staples I never get tired of. It's the kind of place you…read morewalk into for one thing and end up wandering around way longer than planned--in the best way. The garden center is always a highlight, and being an Ace Hardware means they somehow have every random item you didn't even know you needed. The sale table is dangerously good... I always end up grabbing something for "next year." The staff are consistently helpful without being pushy, which makes the whole experience easy and enjoyable. And yeah--the treats at the front are a nice bonus. Honestly, just a great, feel-good spot to get lost in for a bit. Hard not to walk out with the one thing you needed...so be warned!!

I was on a mad hunt for a particular plant pot that I had in my head. Sadly, Breed & Company didn't…read morehave it. But, that's ok because they had a ton of other stuff I didn't know I needed and bought. Think hardware store meets Bed, Bath, & Beyond (remember that place?). Gadgets as far as the eye can see. Tools as far as the eye can see. It's really a one-stop shop for household repairs, DIY, decorating, etc. Get your drywall, paint, brushes, and new home accessories all at once. I just really dig the old schooly vibes of this shop. The ambiance is totally throwing it out there. I think the pricing is fair and I found the service to be pleasant and informative.

Always good service and helpful John was kind of enough to…read morehelp me load my truck 10/10 will be back

Honestly the most rudest mad in the customer service area! Ever! I got in what I thought was the…read moreline and 2 people passed me. I asked if I was in the wrong area and he told me to "understand the sign in Spanish". I am all about different languages but you don't have to be so rude or have it in English or Portuguese or whatever. Never coming here again. I'll go out of my way not to come here!

I stopped into Callahan's for a random reason: because Webkinz are back? As an avid collector as a…read morekid, I had to grab one to relive my childhood my parents raised me on. They had a pretty decent stock as elsewhere has been selling rapidly. There's a lot going on at Callahan's as that place is huge. The only issue I had while I was there was there was only one lady working the cash register and there was a good 5+ of us waiting in line at a certain point, and it was moving at a snail's pace. Just that lunch rush I guess. I'll be back maybe for more Webkinz, I guess. RIYL: Feed and thing

I wish I still had my potbelly piggy, Emma (she was my beloved pet in the 90s). This would be a…read morespot for her to get kibble and other supplies. I like coming here because it's got that old school general store feel. You know, what it must have been like back in the days of cowboys, dirt roads, and small, one-horse towns. They have just about everything from western clothing to hay, hammers, seeds, household stuff, and more. I had been on the search for a specific style of plant pot for an urban garden project I was working on. I searched high & low looking for what I wanted and couldn't find it. That is, until I tried Callahan's. I went in on a whim, not really looking for said pot, but looking around in general. And to my surprise, there it was! The piece I had been looking for. The fluorescent store lighting reflected around it like a glorious and spectacular display, calling my name. "Buy me, Karla, buy me"...and that I did. Obviously, I left happy. All in all, it's a cool place to check out and to find things you need and things you never knew you needed. Service is pretty great too. Everyone is super friendly.