Best Hardware Stores in Pennsylvania
76 stores compared · avg 4.4★ · 71,069 reviews · updated May 2026
Pennsylvania has 28 locally-owned and franchise hardware stores plus 48 big-box locations across 3 national chains (Lowe's, Home Depot, Harbor Freight). Together they hold an average Google rating of 4.4 stars from 71,069 customer reviews. The highest-rated locally-owned option is Stanley's True Value.
Local & Specialty Hardware Stores in Pennsylvania
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley's True Value | 4.8★ | 869 | Philadelphia | Visit | View → |
| Hornungs Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 861 | Harrisburg | Visit | View → |
| Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm | 4.8★ | 474 | West Chester | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 496 | West Chester | Visit | View → |
| Hadesty's Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 340 | Pottsville | Visit | View → |
| Aykroyd Hardware | 4.7★ | 250 | Bethlehem | Visit | View → |
| Market Street Hardware & General Store | 4.8★ | 180 | West Chester | Visit | View → |
| Cantelmi's Ace Hardware | 4.4★ | 280 | Bethlehem | Visit | View → |
| Maxwell's Hardware | 4.9★ | 146 | Downingtown | Visit | View → |
| Albright's Hardware & Garden Center | 4.9★ | 142 | Allentown | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.4★ | 230 | State College | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 198 | Meadville | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 173 | Philadelphia | Visit | View → |
| Walter's Hardware | 4.5★ | 187 | Wilkes-Barre | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.4★ | 181 | Chester | Visit | View → |
All Local & Specialty Stores
Stanley's True Value
4.8★ · 869 reviews · Philadelphia
Hornungs Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 861 reviews · Harrisburg
Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm
4.8★ · 474 reviews · West Chester
Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 496 reviews · West Chester
Hadesty's Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 340 reviews · Pottsville
Aykroyd Hardware
4.7★ · 250 reviews · Bethlehem
Market Street Hardware & General Store
4.8★ · 180 reviews · West Chester
Cantelmi's Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 280 reviews · Bethlehem
Maxwell's Hardware
4.9★ · 146 reviews · Downingtown
Albright's Hardware & Garden Center
4.9★ · 142 reviews · Allentown
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 230 reviews · State College
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 198 reviews · Meadville
Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 173 reviews · Philadelphia
Walter's Hardware
4.5★ · 187 reviews · Wilkes-Barre
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 181 reviews · Chester
Cartun Hardware
4.6★ · 138 reviews · Camden
Keener Hardware
4.8★ · 111 reviews · Pittsburgh
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
4.5★ · 142 reviews · Pittsburgh
Monarch Hardware
4.2★ · 193 reviews · Philadelphia
Hornung's True Value
4.7★ · 93 reviews · Harrisburg
Vogt True Value Hardware
4.6★ · 92 reviews · Pittsburgh
A&C Hardware
4.3★ · 83 reviews · Philadelphia
Harmony Hardware
4.6★ · 61 reviews · Phillipsburg
Home Towne Hardware
4.7★ · 44 reviews · Hackettstown
Mallow's Hardware
4.7★ · 41 reviews · Altoona
Builders Door & Hardware
4.6★ · 39 reviews · Allentown
Barlow Hardware
4.3★ · 47 reviews · Philadelphia
True Value
4.2★ · 49 reviews · Erie
Big-Box Hardware Chains in Pennsylvania
National chains with multiple locations across Pennsylvania. One row per brand — click the top-rated location for details.
| Brand | Locations | Avg Rating | Total Reviews | Top-rated location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | 16 | 4.1★ | 27,934 | Lowe's, Philadelphia · 4.2★ → |
| Home Depot | 14 | 4.2★ | 23,584 | The Home Depot, Whitehall · 4.2★ → |
| Harbor Freight | 18 | 4.5★ | 13,411 | Harbor Freight Tools, Philadelphia · 4.4★ → |
Hardware Stores in Nearby Cities in Pennsylvania
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hardware stores are in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 28 locally-owned and franchise hardware stores plus 48 big-box locations across 3 national chains (Lowe's, Home Depot, Harbor Freight), with an average Google rating of 4.4 stars.
What is the top-rated locally-owned hardware store in Pennsylvania?
Stanley's True Value in Philadelphia is currently the highest-rated locally-owned or franchise hardware store in Pennsylvania, at 4.8 stars from 869 reviews.
Which big-box hardware chains operate in Pennsylvania?
Lowe's (16 locations), Home Depot (14 locations), Harbor Freight (18 locations).