I couldnt find the wooden weather strip I needed anywhere. Checked my phone, it said try an Ace hardware. Went to Lemoi and there it was! And it was packed in a kit, so I didnt have to buy 3 seven footers to do a door! AND the seal is made with rubber now, no more felt! Win Win Win! Thanks Lemoi.

The most helpful and nice people works here! They are efficient but not “over friendly” in that creepy way some business mistake for polite attitude. Also very affordable. Thanks!

Very very helpful & friendly staff, organized store.

I love this place! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Large product selection, even a great stock of cards for all occasions.

They have a large selection of hardware, and knowledgeable staff to help you navigate their selection. Its enjoyable just to look at their neatly placed objects.

This is a well stocked old school hardware store staffed with knowledgeable and friendly people. They have most of the things you need for weekend jobs or repairs. Broke the plug on your lamp? Door doesnt close properly? Need a grill? Hose spraying everywhere but where you want it? Well you know where to go. I highly recommend them.

Great customer service!! Friendly and knows their stock. Great selection!

I love this place! It is SOOOOO much more than what you would expect from a typical hardware store! First of all, they have serviced our community so well during the pandemic and beyond, and the employees are so nice and helpful. Secondly, the store is HUGE and they carry absolutely everything! Candles, baby supplies, cold medicine, hot sauce, kitchen appliances, holiday items - you name it! This is in addition to all of the ‘typical’ hardware items. Plus. If you ask about something, they just might order it! Love our Lemoi!!!

Great hardware store for residential and light construction. For over a century.

My go to hardware store in Evanston. They are very knowledgeable and even had a lower price for the lawn mower I wanted than Home Depot.

Like most Ace Hardwares, this is a good choice for smaller purchases and shopping from a locally owned store. Nice people working there and some employees have been there for some time. Only has (cheap) paid parking in front of store. You may be able to find free parking on a nearby side street.

The service staff are very helpful and knowledgeable.

Nice place. Good customer service.

Very helpful, made sure i got the right part. I almost got the wrong thing. Go there every once in awhile and it is very consistently a reliable location

An Evanston institution! Its a smaller hardware store, cant really go their for lumber or certain larger power tools, but gardening, home plumbing and electrical, hand tools, painting, hardware (obviously) etc. theyve got you covered!What makes this place special is the staff. Theyre incredibly kind and helpful, making for a truly top-notch retail experience!

Really good store with a lot of products

Reminded me of an old fashioned hardware store but lots of selections.

Rude, aggressive, entitled, sarcastic. These are adjectives applicable to the af-amer cashier.

Purchased the lights I needed. Personnel was extremely helpful well informed. It was a pleasure to shop here. Better than at a big box store.

Great store with a high service level. Lots of knowledgeable people ready to help. I like that I can run in and out quickly. The time saved is worth the quarter needed for the parking meter.

These guys are an Evanston institution, and it’s no surprise why — friendly (and expert!) service and advice, a nice location (right next to Bennisons!) and great prices. This is exactly the kind of family business everyone should be supporting now -- and always.

Helpful staff, and they had a hard to find item.

Had what I needed when I needed it and closet than Home Depot. FTW

This is an old gem. A real family owned hardware store that has everything. Theres a good reason its been around so long: caring service, excellent selection and friendly cashiers. Even when you go in not knowing exactly what you need they will patiently help you figure it out. Even if its out of your way, choose Lemoi.

Great hardware store. Helpful and knowledge staff. Good covid safety measures.

The cashier was so rude to me. I was talking to someone while waiting in line and she interrupted us, ordered me to the counter pointing her finger as though I were a child, and was impolite, discourteous, unprofessional and when I called her attention to her behavior, sarcastic. Never again will I buy from Lemoi. Never.

Very helpful staff

Great local establishment for home repair needs. Place is packed with stuff but the people there are friendly and will know exactly where stuff is. Go there and support local business. They are an Ace affiliate, so you can order form Ace and have it delivered there.

Clean, Organized, Great Selection

Found everything I needed! I always prefer Ace H. over the Big Box stores.

I wanted 2 small M3 metric screws for an electronics project Im working on. Couldnt find them at Home Depot last week when I was in the area anyways....I found them in a minute when I was picking up lunch nearby Lemoi Ace Hardware.

Lemoi is an Evanston treasure. Friendly and helpful staff. Good stock of products.

Excellent service.

Very helpful staff, large inventory.

The sweetest, helpful-est people work here. The store is somewhat small, but they certainly pack a lot in! I almost always am able to find what Im looking for - no matter how random it may seem and at a very reasonable cost. And if Im struggling or cant find something, the staff here are always quick with pointing you in the right direction or offering just-as-good alternatives.

Great service. Excellent pricing. Shop here before you go to the. If useless box store.

This is my favorite hardware store, full stop. They have gone out of their way to be helpful every time Ive had questions or needed help, even spending 20+ min finding the right screw for me when I needed an odd sized one for my bicycle that turned out to cost only 5 cents.

This place beats the big box stores every time. The friendly staff helps give you thoughtful ideas about how to attack your home projects. Today Jim helped me and it couldnt have been any easier as he told me exactly how to fix my front door and the supplies I would need. It all worked great and some how my wife thinks Im a genius. Thanks again Lemoi ( and Jim ).

This hardware store has been here for a long time. The items that they have are diverse and you can find just about anything you might need. The employees are extremely knowledgeable and go above and beyond with their willingness to help you. Lemoi hardware is the best there is.

I came in to replace my sisters closet light fixture, because the pull string had pulled entirely out. I was directed to the correct aisle and helped immediately. Charlie (I think that was his name) advised on replacing the switch rather than the entire fixture, which was more economical and a lot less work. Even better, he helped me in replacing the pull switch. Many thanks to Charlie and the rest of the friendly crew!

No one knew anything. Cashier is very social but not very informative.

Limited selections but they have a little of everything

Great selection of everything I ever need for the home and garden!!!

Always super friendly and helpful neighborhood Ace Hardware. Might be a little more expensive than the big box stores but the experience cant be matched by the big box stores.

Classic style local hardware store with a little bit of everything. This Ace is the only hardware store in the area that has people with real experience who genuinely want to help. They have a pretty impressive inventory for a store their size. I routinely see stuff in here that I know I cant find in the big box stores. Theyre especially great for seasonal things (sleds, snow shovels, etc). Their prices tend to be a little higher than HD/LW, but well worth it to support the little guys.. Highly recommended.

Came in to get some keys copied. The type of key was too specific for other stores to handle, and they had both (different) keys and got it done in 5 min! Super friendly staff too.

Its my go to.

The employees here are routinely very friendly (not pushy or condescending) and are very knowledgeable. Its approximately a million times better than Home Depot or Lowes. Shop here if you arent looking for a stress headache.

It feels great when you can support Mom and Pop stores over those big box stores, such as Home Depot. Lemoi Ace has never failed to have what I need, NEVER. Not to mention their service and care for customers is beyond wonderful.

Everything you want in a local hardware store. Love this place.

Weve lived in Evanston for a year, and there are many positive qualities to the city. One of the best is Lemoi Hardware. The people who work there are some of the most friendly and helpful staff Ive ever met. The product selection is top notch, though if you cant find what you need, the staff will suggest another store to try.Circumstances are causing us to relocate out of Evanston, and I will really miss stopping in at this treasure in the future. Dont ever change, Lemoi!!

Always reliable ACE hardware. Convenient location, helpful staff.

Really good neighborhood place. Everytime I go there, I am happy a place like this is still running. The staff is very cordial, helpful and cheerful. They will ask you the right questions to help you figure out exactly what you want, even if you yourselves have only a vague idea. 😀 Which happens to me all the time. Support places like this please, we wont know what we are missing until we lose places like these.

Good service

I have been depending on Lemoi for years, principally for the excellent, knowledgeable, friendly service. The prices are fair enough and the added value more than worth any slight cost disadvantage from the big box why am I wasting my time searching alone through endless aisles alternatives.In my experience, even if they dont have a solution for you, they will steer you toward one. They have even steered me away from a purchase and recommended repair instead, when appropriate. This is the kind of neighborhood store that operates on the basis of trust in and from the community... and works hard to earn that trust.

The staff is always helpful. Its been around since the 1800s. 4th generation family owned store. You dont see that much anymore. Stop in and support them.

Been shopping there since the 1960s, very helpful staff practically meet you at the door with a hand shake and a smile.

Great cast of characters/staff. Cant wait for my next visit!

Sometimes you walk into a store and just feel at home. Im not a DIYer but do like to handle some upkeep chores myself and when I need supplies I go to Lemoi Ace because I know I can easily find someone who knows his/her stuff to advise me and get me going in the right direction. Great staff makes this a great store.

Great local hardware store that has all of the pellet smoker necessities I need.

Great neighborhood spot

This friendly neighborhood hardware store has been in business for over 100 years! It is Evanston oldest store believe it or not. (a former employee told me) the staff here is always, always going out of their way trying to be helpful asking you if you need any assistance and given their recommendation on any product that you have a question about. The products in store obviously is not as good as the Home Depot or Lowes but they have most of everything you need for the daily job. The prices are always right and even in some cases have found items cheaper at Lemoi Ace then I have on Amazon. Im not sure if they will price match but Im sure they would as they asked me to make an offer on a Yeti Cooler.

They have a wonderful selection of colorful reusable filter masks!

Great old hardware store.

Worst customer service!

Great old fashioned hardware store with knowledgeable staff

The employees really know their stuff! They are patient and also understand the old homes in Evanston. Worth the trip or short walk.

Super attentive, helpful & friendly staff. Plus they had way more than I expected. Will definitely visit again!

This is an old Evanston business that has served the neighborhood for over 40 years. Great store with a high service level. Lots of knowledgeable people ready to help. I like that I can run in and out quickly. The time saved is worth the quarter needed for the parking meter.

Thy store has produced products and delivered finely.

They were really helpful and had everything I needed for that day. Definitely will shop here again.

Great service. Decent prices. A great neighborhood hardware store.

The staff are always extremely nice and helpful - I am not a frequent hardware store shopper, so I always appreciate the extra guidance :)

Full service hardware store like I remember from days past. Great service

Good place for a last minute purchase. The screws and bolts selection is extensive. Good prices and friendly people :D

Great Ace. Had everything I needed with a knowledgeable staff.

Great service extremely knowledgeable and professional

Super friendly and professional staff, convenient access, and, and variety of hardware so you always find what you need. No need to travel far.

Friendly associate speedily replaced my car fob battery!

Very polite fast service everyone wearing masks

Friendly, helpful staff. Good prices and a little bit of everything on the shelves!

THE best. Knowledgeable staff. Varied inventory. I want the faux wicker rocker. Need some big bags of Scotts mulch (which, the cashier assured me could be loaded into my car for me). No waste wild bird seed. Fannies (of old Evanston fame) Original recipe meat sauce! Cleaning supplies. Coffee filters.Great greeting cards that arent the usual Hallmark or American Greeting card (Koch owned) stuff.How long would it take me to find all that stuff at Home Depot? A LONG time!(secret for dog owners...theyre welcome in the store and theyll get a biscuit!)

Friendly staff, wide array of products, reasonable price

Always has what I needed paired with the knowledge of what was the best solution to an issue you may have.

They have most of what we have needed and are even helpful with referrals when they do not have some item. Also appreciate the Northwestern University discount. Terrific staff.

Great place to shop, friendly and helpful staff

Great store and helpful staff. Relaxed atmosphere. It was a pleasure to shop there. I will go back there whenever I need something.

Love that they have a wide selection of everything and great, knowledgeable staff.

Quick and professional advice. Really help me solve my problems. Good prices too.

Great, The Store Manager Scott Was Very Helpful 😄

Reminds me of the family owned hardware store back home growing up. Staff super friendly and ready to assist.

Always find what I need. Cant walk through the place without a staffer offering to help. Been going here >30 years.

Well stocked neighborhood hardware store. A nice balance of bulk fasteners, plumbing or electrical supplies, tools, gardening supplies and kitchenware supports the small city of Evanston and the students of Northwestern University.

Good prices

The staff is very helpful. One person even helped me save some money by showing me a more economical yet equally useful screwdriver I needed.

Ok we just had to leave a review because of the incredible service we recieved. After just moving to Evanston, we made at least 5 different trips out to this store. 1st we ran out of paint and needed to color match a home depot brand, and they did it! 2nd we lost our screws to a bunch of IKEA furniture and they helped us get the right ones. And 3rd they talked us through how to staple our internet cables after we explained the tools (not many) we had. They even told us to come back tomorrow if we got confused and needed more help. SUCH INCREDIBLE STAFF. Id go here over an Amazon order because the end result is just better.

Didnt have what I was looking for on the shelf, but they had it in back and fetched it quick. Knowledgeable and friendly. Nice place to have close by.

Mostly very friendly. Always helpful. Been going for 26 years.

Full line main street hardware stores are increasingly rare. This is one. Shop here!

Local hardware store. Has the usual hardware. Convenient, but nothing too special.