Best Hardware Stores in Ohio
67 stores compared · avg 4.3★ · 63,230 reviews · updated May 2026
Ohio has 24 locally-owned and franchise hardware stores plus 43 big-box locations across 4 national chains (Lowe's, Home Depot, Menards, Harbor Freight). Together they hold an average Google rating of 4.3 stars from 63,230 customer reviews. The highest-rated locally-owned option is Ace Hardware.
Local & Specialty Hardware Stores in Ohio
Independently-owned hardware stores and co-op franchises (Ace, True Value, etc.) — the places with unique inventory and local know-how.
| Store | Rating | Reviews | City | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 846 | Akron | Visit | View → |
| Beechwold Hardware | 4.9★ | 549 | Columbus | Visit | View → |
| E&H Ace Hardware | 4.4★ | 1,000 | Akron | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.7★ | 449 | Cincinnati | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 455 | Cleveland | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.3★ | 500 | Mentor | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 292 | Loveland | Visit | View → |
| Woods Hardware of Cincinnati | 4.8★ | 224 | Cincinnati | Visit | View → |
| Schreiner Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 311 | Columbus | Visit | View → |
| South Hills Hardware | 4.8★ | 208 | Cleveland | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 198 | Ashtabula | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 196 | Boardman | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.7★ | 171 | Bowling Green | Visit | View → |
| Zettler Hardware - Hard Road | 4.6★ | 178 | Columbus | Visit | View → |
| Point Place Hometown Hardware | 4.4★ | 214 | Toledo | Visit | View → |
All Local & Specialty Stores
Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 846 reviews · Akron
Beechwold Hardware
4.9★ · 549 reviews · Columbus
E&H Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 1,000 reviews · Akron
Ace Hardware
4.7★ · 449 reviews · Cincinnati
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 455 reviews · Cleveland
Ace Hardware
4.3★ · 500 reviews · Mentor
Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 292 reviews · Loveland
Woods Hardware of Cincinnati
4.8★ · 224 reviews · Cincinnati
Schreiner Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 311 reviews · Columbus
South Hills Hardware
4.8★ · 208 reviews · Cleveland
Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 198 reviews · Ashtabula
Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 196 reviews · Boardman
Ace Hardware
4.7★ · 171 reviews · Bowling Green
Zettler Hardware - Hard Road
4.6★ · 178 reviews · Columbus
Point Place Hometown Hardware
4.4★ · 214 reviews · Toledo
True Value
4.7★ · 147 reviews · Marietta
20th Street Hardware
4.5★ · 151 reviews · Huntington
Cramer True Value Hardware
4.6★ · 122 reviews · Cincinnati
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 91 reviews · Hamilton
Torch Hardware
4.6★ · 66 reviews · Cleveland
Taylor Rental
3.8★ · 104 reviews · Lancaster
Premium Hardware Showroom
4.8★ · 37 reviews · Columbus
Marvin's Hardware
4.4★ · 33 reviews · Cleveland
Holmes Lumber
4.1★ · 40 reviews · Lancaster
Big-Box Hardware Chains in Ohio
National chains with multiple locations across Ohio. One row per brand — click the top-rated location for details.
| Brand | Locations | Avg Rating | Total Reviews | Top-rated location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | 12 | 4.1★ | 19,879 | Lowe's, Cincinnati · 4.1★ → |
| Home Depot | 12 | 4.2★ | 18,330 | The Home Depot, Cleveland · 4.2★ → |
| Menards | 9 | 4.2★ | 10,722 | Menards, Columbus · 4.2★ → |
| Harbor Freight | 10 | 4.4★ | 7,717 | Harbor Freight Tools, Akron · 4.5★ → |
Hardware Stores in Nearby Cities in Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hardware stores are in Ohio?
Ohio has 24 locally-owned and franchise hardware stores plus 43 big-box locations across 4 national chains (Lowe's, Home Depot, Menards, Harbor Freight), with an average Google rating of 4.3 stars.
What is the top-rated locally-owned hardware store in Ohio?
Ace Hardware in Akron is currently the highest-rated locally-owned or franchise hardware store in Ohio, at 4.6 stars from 846 reviews.
Which big-box hardware chains operate in Ohio?
Lowe's (12 locations), Home Depot (12 locations), Menards (9 locations), Harbor Freight (10 locations).