Ace Hardware of Anacortes

I was there today and found the softest pale pink hydrangea that I've ever seen!! It was so beautiful I had to buy it for my 95 yr. young Auntie!! Absolutely her favorite color!! The whole staff there is so knowledgeable about everything they carry!! They all are long time employees so they really know their stuff!! Also you can find them again the next time you want to shop and have ? 's !! ☮️

Ace is the go-to store on the island for many reasons but for me what stands out to me about Ace, over that of even Lowes or HomeDepot, is the knowledge and willingness to help of the employees there. The Anacortes Ace is a special store. Over the last 8 years they have been a HUGE help to me and my husband for small to large projects around the house. But the other day I was helping my dad work on the boat and we needed some bizarre piping when this super friendly gal named Maree helped us and I mean holy cow. Her knowledge blew me away! Then we returned (same day) as the project progressed and Nate helped us. He also was a wealth of knowledge and so friendly and non judgemental with our questions and went the extra mile several times. Then Jakob I think his name was in the christmas area-- so friendly and helpful. I'm just at a point where I want to visit Ace for the awesome people that work there almost more than for the desire to fix things! The team at Ace is incredible. They seem like happy employees. That is hard to find these days anywhere you go! And they are all so incredibly knowledgeable-- it impresses me every time I visit the store. I wish I could name every employee when I say YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!! Thank you. PS If they don't have what you need they can order it for you. You just gotta talk to the many helpful people there!

Wow this was a rough one. Spent over an hour here waiting for a fishing license (they only take cash and check too). Was overcharged for my license and when I went back to correct it instead of reissuing my license for the correct amount the person was rude to me and then took my license and told me to call the state if I wanted it corrected. Gave me a scathing “your welcome” on my way out even though she knew I wouldn’t be able to fish or crab without a license. I went down the street to West Marine, got a license in 5 minutes from a friendly person who immediately saw the issue with my account and was on my way. PSA: go elsewhere for your licenses

Despite being a simple hardware store in a relatively small city, Ace Hardware goes above and beyond. On several occasions I have shopped in the garden department and have been amazed by the efficient organization and, dare I say, artistry of some of the plant presentations. Truly, whoever is responsible for the department is currently running one of the unknown gems of Anacortes, "The Ace Botanical Gardens", I call it. Aside from the sweet plants, the staff is always friendly and helpful, the selection of items is very solid, and the prices are fair. As far as hardware stores go, this has got to be one of the best.

I was there today and found the softest pale pink hydrangea that I've ever seen!! It was so beautiful I had to buy it for my 95 yr. young Auntie!! Absolutely her favorite color!! The whole staff there is so knowledgeable about everything they carry!! They all are long time employees so they really know their stuff!! Also you can find them again the next time you want to shop and have ? 's !! ☮️