Cole Fox Hardware Store in downtown San Francisco is a unique and impressive establishment with two levels. It offers a wide range of products and services, making it a standout among hardware stores in the area. Despite having a ground level and a basement, it's pretty crammed in terms of walking space for customers, much like a typical ACE Hardware Store usually is.
While some may compare it to a more expensive alternative ACE Hardware, Cole Fox Hardware Store has its own charm and appeal. It caters to those looking for convenience, especially since Home Depot and Lowes are located a few miles outside of downtown. For smaller DIY projects and basic hardware needs, this store is a great choice.
However, it's important to note that Cole Fox Hardware Store may not be the best option for larger projects or specialized items. The selection may be limited and prices could be on the higher side. As well as employees who are surprisingly uneducated when it comes to hard wear and how to use it so be prepared to know what you're looking for in advance and don't rely on them to figure it out for you otherwise you'll most likely be disappointed. youre But for everyday DIY tasks and general hardware needs, this store offers a convenient and somewhat pleasant...
Read moreCole Hardware (a.k.a. ACE Hardware) is a full hardware/"homeware" store. The compact size of the store is deceiving as it is jam packed with more than meets the eyes. The unique design, utilizing sliding walls and hidden cabinets, accommodates an abundance of fixtures, hook, clamps, nails and screws, tools and everything in between including a full scope of cleaning products, solvents, waxes and an impressive vacuum parts & solutions for all steamers ( including the specific steam cleaning solution for my 20 year old Hoover SteamVac. The housewares area is just as impressive. Plant supplies and decorative pots are available for the urban gardeners. I would be remiss for not mentioning the staff and their knowledge and coverage of the entire store. They are as eclectic as the store itself and incomparable with their ability to assist and direct customers to exactly what they're looking for with a friendly yet direct demeanor. It is with that approach that they are able to move traffic in and out of the store otherwise it would be a confusing frenetic jam of too many people in a very compact yet impressively well stocked urban...
Read moreI used to love coming to this location as it was convenient and the employees at the time were helpful, kind and friendly. However unfortunately this store has taken a turn for the worse. Thanks to an overly rude and judgemental gentleman who will follow you and attempt to sneakily observe you for what ever reason he may pick. I like to consider myself a decent human being, I don't shop ]]ft, steal, or even cause a ruckus. Yet he will still accuse you of theft without any proof other than his gut feeling. Then when you open your belongings willingly as being called a thief in front of other customers is degrading and embarrassing to say the least. When he is unable to find any items . Then he turns and says it's In your pocket... What's in my pocket?!? So I pull out all of my pockets to yet again find nothing. Instead of apologizing like a normal human being he states " I don't have time to...
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