Cherrydale Hardware

This place is just plain awesome. You might pay a few cents more since it’s a small local business but it’s worth every penny! They are extremely nice and helpful and treat everyone like family.
They have a great selection of painting supplies, screws and nails and they are always more than happy to take your call and confirm they have what you need.

Great hardware store. I’ve gone there many times for screws, bolts, etc and I’ve always found what I’m looking for. Staff is super helpful!
Detailed story: The other day I went by there because my front bumper had lost a bolt and was kind of hanging off of the chassis… didn’t know what I needed to fix it. One of the guys there asked me if I needed any help and I told him the situation and without hesitation he guided me outside to show him what I was talking about. He knew exactly what was needed, went back into the store, grabbed an automotive screw, popped it in and boom, problem solved. All of that for 65¢!! Thanks guys!

Hands down, Cherrydale Hardware is the best hardware store in the area. It’s no wonder it’s a local institution. Every time we walk in, we’re greeted by one — if not several — KNOWLEGEABLE staff. Rarely have we been unable to find what we’re looking for there. When we havent, they know exactly where we can go to get it. In terms of hardware and paint, it is a night and day experience from going to a Home Depot or Lowes.

Called to find out if they had a 12×5 HVAC register. The guy answering asked me,“Do I mean a thermostat?” Me: «No, a register that goes on the wall and regulates the heat from the vent.» Guy: «Is it called by something else?» Me: (???) No that is the word I know it as. Guy: «We call it a vent.» Me: «Register is a correct name also.» That is what I know it by also. Guy: We don’t carry that size.” Plus: Guy: In a snotty voice, «Sorry to inconvenience you.» Customer service is NOT their forte. Ooops: Just in case the guy who answered the phone doesn’t know the definition of Forte: a thing at which someone excels.

So my most recent visit to Cherrydale Hardware was a better experience. I walked right in, was helped immediately, got what I needed (an air filter) and was out of the store within 1 minute — no joke.
If only all of my shopping trips could be that quick.

Well stocked with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Stopped by this morning to get keys copied and was helped as soon as I walked in. Each staff member was eager to assist every customer that walked in. The keys work and were a totally reasonable price ($ 2 each). Though I have few hardware needs, Cherrydale would definitely be my first stop in the future.

Any young yuppie caucasian can love this place just because it’s the sort of old timey place that their ilk have ironically and unwittingly almost driven out of existence, but I love this place for a much different reason than falsely conscious nostalgia:
They manage to stock a lot of stuff in a small space, so they are much more thoughtful about people’s realistic needs in order to maximise their limited storage capacity.
When two different stores told me that the key I wanted copied was too unusual and that I would have to consult a locksmith, I walked in to Cherrydale Hardware and they didn’t even blink — they just copied the key like it wasn’t any more rare or weird than any other key.
When I needed a pound of pure lye (making soap, unclogging drains faster and better than you ever thought possible, cleaning cast iron) and Home Depot didn’t stock it, good ol’ Cherrydale Hardware did, and it was two bucks cheaper than Amazon as well.
They also have a service once a week where you can get knives sharpened. Ask them for the details, I forget — haven’t done it in a while.
People there will help you, and are eager to do so. Just ask if you already haven’t been asked by three different people.
This place has been open so long because they are running a tight ship in a manner that is practical and convenient for the average person. They strive to make themselves useful and succeed, and are rewarded with continued patronage by each new generation that discovers them.

I am stingy with the fifth star. I give it out here because I love that it still exists, love that you can park right out front, love the fact that they have most things you think a hardware store should in a compact space.
Prices are reasonable and the staff has been helpful and friendly. I am not anti-​chain or big box, I just prefer to avoid the Home Depot experience. Thank you, Cherrydale Hardware.

I’ve lived in Cherrydale for 10 years. This is what happens when you enter the store. You are greeted by staff member, who asks what you need, walks you over to the item and answers any questions you may have.
You are in and out of the store in under 10 minutes, usually less. They have almost everything the big box stores have, and the prices are comparable. The selection is also comparable.
Cherrydale Hardware is the best hardware store in the area. McLean Hardware is quite similar, but not as convenient (for me). Both Cherrydale and McLean are great stores. ACE hardware is still leaps and bounds above box stores, but the staff aren’t as helpful as Cherrydale.
That being said, Lowes is an ok store, but I’d rather sell my children to Gypsies then enter a Home Depot.

What a fantastic hardware store! It reminds of the ones I used to visit with my father when I was little – smells the same and everything. The staff was so friendly and very helpful and found exactly what I needed. It’s definitely worth the trip.

I was searching for hardware to replace screws that were missing from the brackets on a towel rack. I had checked Home Depot, but they don’t carry metric hardware. So, I called ABC Distributors and they recommended that I try Cherrydale Hardware.
I showed up with the brackets assuming that I would be searching for the hardware I? needed, but that wasn’t the case at all. I was immediately greeted by the guy at the counter when I walked in, and he asked me what I was looking for. I showed him the bracket, he called over one of the other employees and tasked him with finding what he referred to as a set screw (I didn’t know what it was called prior to that).
The guy knew exactly where the set screws were. He took the brackets and found the ones that fit. It was a great experience, quick and easy. They cost 40 cents each, and if I’m ever in the market for metric set screws again, I’ll definitely be back.

Forget the strip malls! Cherrydale Hardware has it all. Plus, the service is outstanding. I especially love the Christmas shop, where I found a great selection of the decorations for both the exterior and inside the house.

New to the ‘hood so stopped by to pick up some supplies — they are SUPER friendly. As soon as I walked in they helped me out. I love that when you walk in they help you find stuff b/​c it’s a cramped store with lots of things you’d never know they have. For items they didn’t have they told me where to go and how to get there. Happy to have a great neighborhood hardware store as a new home owner!

You can tell this hardware store has been around for a long long time. My husband and our roommate came here to get some jumper cables. Initially my husband thought he had some in his car, but after searching high and low to no avail. My roommate needed his car to be jumped since he had left a light on in his car that killed the battery. He left it on while he took off to South Africa for 3 weeks.
When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by two people who pointed us in the direction of where to go to get what we needed. They were very nice, and offered further assistance if we needed it. My roommate thought that it would be a safe idea to get a fuel can just in case too. He acquired both at which both were reasonably priced. My husband bought some more jumper cables for his SUV as well.
We were pleased with the quality of the products sold here at Cherrydale Hardware, and the customer service willingness to assist us with what we needed. My husband said he had been here a couple of other times previously.
I am glad to see a local business that has flourished throughout the years and hope to see it withstand time for many years to come.

I go out of my way to make this my «local» hardware store. I love this place and the people that work here. I’ve been coming here for a few years to get random stuff.
They’ve never NOT had something I’ve needed.
On my last visit, I brought a broken pot lid handle. They sold me some screws, and fixed it. For something like 40 cents.

While Cherrydale doesn’t have as much variety as Ayer’s they sure do have hardware down, and even best Ayer’s in some areas.
Cherrydale has a huge selection of grade 8 bolts, so if you need something for your racecar, go kart, or hang glider, they probably have it.

This place is awesome! I’ve definitely found my new hardware store and am so glad I never again have to brave Home Depot and its horde of condescending eye rolling employees again. I had a dog vs wood door situation that the dog clearly won, and needed to try and fix it before the new tenants moved into my apartment. After reading the reviews on Unilocal,I headed over to Cherrydale and was immediately asked if I needed help. As an early 20’s single girl who has always relied on apartment maintenance staff, yes, I definitely needed help.
These guys were great– the first guy I asked wasn’t sure what to recommend and went to get his manager for me, who knew exactly what to get. He was great in explaining to me exactly how to fix the problem, and I felt like the whole staff genuinely wanted to help. The best part was everything I needed cost less than $ 10, when I was considering hiring a handyman for much more. They saved me a ton of time and money. I will definitely come back for all of my DIY and fix it projects!

Awesome local hardware store that has (most) stuff that you are looking for. The shelves are chock-​full of hardware items and navigating thru the aisles can be overwhelming. Luckily, the staff is very knowledgeable and always willing to help. I have always been able to find most of the standard items I am looking for.
Plus, they have been an icon in Arlington for many years and it is always good to support a fine local business :)
Four stars for the one odd time where I am unable to find the item here and have to drive to Home «Evil» Depot.

My history with Cherrydale Hardware Store goes way back… and I didn’t even know it!
So, my family in Alexandria has a huge, super retro set of light up plastic Christmas decorations, including Santa in a sleigh and a line of individual reindeer. A few feet in diameter for each piece, they are big enough to see from far away but small enough to string with some bungee cord along the front of your house, which we have done every year of my childhood through today. They never fail to dazzle the neighbors but at the same time I’m sure they would win «tackiest decorations» award if there was one. I love it.
Little did I know, until I asked my mom about them one day, that our wonderful Santa and reindeer came from Cherrydale Hardware Store over 20 years ago. And we still have them! Intact and dutifully delighting passersby every year. Dang.
Fast forward to today, I’ve since moved away but came back for a visit to discover that this place is still as quaint and friendly as it always has been. I came specifically to get keys cut after idiotically losing my sister’s house keys the night before. The products were cool and the service was great. These guys are so nice, helpful and honest. The only problem was that after recutting the keys several times with different issues, they still didn’t fit in the door. The final copies were «copies of a copy» which may have been the issue. Oh well… I gave up after two trips. Not their fault. Keys suck. Anyways, the store staff was more than willing to work with me price-​wise even though they didn’t even need to give me a discount or a refund. That’s just how they are and it’s great to find a friendly and honest local business amid all the money-​grubbing big box stores today.
It’s also worth noting that they had at least 5 people working there when I came by — on a Sunday! Obviously customer service and keeping people happy is a priority. Awesome.
If you live in Arlington or Northern VA in general, support this little retro gem and keep them in business for another 20 years! I hope to do the same when I’m back in town in the future.

Great neighborhood hardware store. They seem to have the most random stuff and just chock full of anything you could need. I stopped by to get 3 keys copies (2 locks and a mail key) and they copied it within 5mins. While waiting, I was looking at their flashlight and battery section and noticed they had just about anything related to batteries and flashlights, from pen lights to regular torches to little keychain lights. Less than $ 5 later, I was on my way with 3 brand new keys that work flawlessly (unlike some places where the key is justttttt not right and requires some arm wrenching).
Solid, with easy parking.