10th Street Hardware

Coolest little hardware store you’ll find. Once you walk through the door, you will be greeted by friendly staff who know their stuff and are willing to share. They’ve packed an entire hardware store into this tiny space, so the staff are always helpful in locating any item you might need. They’re obviously not going to be able to sell you lumber or flooring, but this is my go-​to spot for projects around the house. They’ve given great advice on painting supplies, wall-​hangings, and some small do-​it-​yourself projects.
If you live in the neighborhood and you want to avoid driving all the way out to Columbus Blvd, try 10^th Street Hardware — you’re likely to find what you need.

Have had many encounters with this business over the years. Staff is always friendly and helpful. It may look small but they always find what you need or make suggestions to solve your problem. Highly recommend them.

I only came here for some twine to hang something so I can’t speak to the ins & outs of this store as a whole but it was a pretty good shop and the two people working were really attentive & friendly and showed me exactly where the product I needed was (it was sort of in the back hiding) so I could get in and out in a minute. You’re not going to find the extent of products that, say, a Home Depot has, but if you need to pick up some things or get a key made, this small business is worth supporting.

I like the idea of a local hardware store. But my experience here was frustrating since of the three keys I had made, two didn’t work correctly. I do realize they were making a copy of a copy. But 10^th Street had actually made the first copy too. And I did appreciate them making another copy of the keys that didn’t work. But even after a second try, one of the keys still didn’t work correctly.

An old-​school hardware store in a city is one of those things that gets 5 stars simply for still existing.

I was there the other day and the employees were using a blow torch to make toasted carmelized peanut butter and banana sandwiches. These guys need their own reality show.
They have everything. If they don’t have it on hand, they’ll have it in three days or less. They’re affordable, friendly (although Andy’s help comes with a side of surly), and knowledgeable. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend to anyone from professional contractors to clueless renters.

I really like this neat place. As other have said, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find local hardware shops and I’m grateful that this one is around.
Staff is super friendly. I felt bad because I was definitely really frazzled and indecisive when I went in there to get keys copied so they probably thought I was a straight weirdo. but regardless they were great.
I’ll definitely be coming back when I get more time.

This place always has everything I need! Super friendly staff, abundant supplies to choose from and great location. Although it’s pretty packed in there, the staff have no problem helping you find something and they always know exactly where everything is.

I called here because i needed a 9 mm allen socket when i called they said they had it then when i get to the store they said they did not have it the person was confused they had 9 mm socket but not the allen should know your tools and what you have in stock at the store.

Ok, so I can’t lie I wouldn’t naturally be enthusiastic to write a review about a hardware store. I’d likely skip this review all together, but I have an allegiance to my fellow Unilocalers to write this.
First of all if you live in philly, you know that hardware stores are sort of like finding random pots of gold on street corner. I guess they’re something of the old days. And honestly, you don’t know how much you need them until, well you need one.
I live a street over from this spot and have been close to 10 times. As a girl who’s not really the «hardware» type, it’s soft of surprising. Every time I walk in, there’s usually 3 guys working. No matter who I ask, they tell you exactly where what you need is. I mention this because it’s so incredibly crazy to get things here. You’re in and out in under 5 minutes. Batteries, trash bags, all these annoying things are right there.
I have gotten keys made for petsitters and friends staying over here as well. Prior to this I went to a spot in old city. EVERY single time I would go to use the key it wouldn’t work. I never have had this problem once here.
So there you have it, a 5 star review from someone who can barely use a hammer.

Came in for a copy of a key. In and out in 5 minutes. Prices are very affordable and great customer service.

Came in the other day to get a few copies of keys made. Took about 10 minutes and the keys work great. I have one complaint. I asked for 3 copies of 3 separate keys. He threw all 9 keys in one bag leaving with the joy of playing with my locks for 15 minutes. Standard prices.

I have used this hardware store multiple times since moving and this last occasion made me thrilled to be a customer.
I showed up around 7:01pm (right after close) and the store attendant was outside getting ready to head home. He saw me get bummed out seeing the store closed. I told him that I needed a wrench and after talking for a little bit he was gracious enough to reopen the store so I could get my needed wrench!
Thank-​you for being a great neighbourhood store!

Needed a key to be copied. It took about 1 min! So fast. Didn’t get anything else but it appeared to have a great variety so it’s going to save me a trip to Home Depot.

As a new mom (a new working mom), I try to get all of my «to-​do» items done during my lunch break, b/​c packing the 3-​monther in the car seat, re-​upping his baby bag, putting him in the car, occupying him while the car is stopped at red lights, and then hooking up the stroller and getting him in the store … doesn’t seem worth the trip to Home Depot to get a key copy made!
This morning I figured I’d see if Market East had any options and found this place on Unilocal.Ran over during my lunchbreak and had the fastest service at a price tag of only $ 2.15. Of course, I will not officially claim victory, seeing as how I’m not 100% sure that the key will actually work! If not, I will be sure to update accordingly…
Update: the key worked, hence 5 stars.

I think they have everything except the less-​than-​helpful staff that the big box stores employ.
That was my discovery when I had a senior moment the other day. I could not remember the combination to my gym lock. They had to cut the lock off so I could go on to work.
I wanted to avoid that happening again. I went into this small (relative to the big box stores) store and they had over a dozen types of pad locks. The guy who helped me even helped me program in the combination!
Both employees who helped me were friendly and knowledgable. I will go there again when I need stuff for my flat.

Very friendly people who work here. They have always helped me whenever I needed something. Plunger, keys copies, nails, and etc.
They have most things and are not crazy over-​priced.

They have every type of screw you’d ever want, and you can purchase only one for under 10 cents a piece if you want. Huge improvement over Lowe’s, which makes you purchase packs of 20 or more at a time.
Employees were helpful and the experience was great. Only losing a star because the place is packed and it’s really difficult to walk around inside.

This is a great neighborhood hardware store. Conveniently located, the guys that work there have been super nice to me each time I’ve gone there, and they’ve had everything I’ve needed so far.
It’s not that big of a store, so they probably won’t have any of those ridiculous random things I can’t find anywhere else but Ace Hardware on 16^th & Alton in South Beach (the hardware store I was totally obsessed with but somehow never reviewed).
Still. They’re awesome. I’ll go there again. Probably soon. I want one of those carts for bringing my groceries home.

The guys here are patient and they know their stuff. I arrived, parts list in hand and they were able to get me exactly what I needed to make my project a success.
I didn’t come in here looking to stop a draft under my door or handle other well known apartment issues. I came in looking for parts to build tiki torches out of old wine bottles. I had a parts list and with the assistance of the staff, we started gathering supplies.
I needed threaded bolts to use as supports and they had exactly what I needed in stock. They even cut the bolts in half for me and re-​created the threads on the ends so that it would be easy for me to assemble my finished project. We also discussed heat issues and they were great about offering alternative solutions to the minor issues I ran into.
By the end of my visit, the staff of 3 were all interested and excited about my project. They asked for pictures which I will gladly furnish once the torches are installed.
This is a great store and a perfect reason to skip a trip to the big box stores on Columbus. 10^th Street Hardware is one of the reasons that buying local is awesome, it’s their care, knowledge and customer service that makes them shine.