Chicago Coast True Value

These guys are really great, always super knowledgeable and helpful. I love going in there because it’s like the old time mom and pop store, genuinely friendly. Thanks for being here, right in my neighborhood!

This is a great place. Although it is small, I found most everything I needed and the service is fabulous. The help is very patient, spent time to find me exactly what I needed and even modified a screw to fit my needs.
The best thing about this place is that it is a spot where local children to get their bikes fixed for free. They need to pay for the materials; however the labor was free. As a retired teacher, any business who supports the young people deserves a special shout out and my business.

This is what a neighborhood hardware store is all about: friendly and very knowledgeable staff and a surprisingly large selection in a relatively small store front. Highly recommended!

This is such a great hardware store. The owner is a super friendly, honest and knowledgeable man. I’m always amazed at how extensive their stock is. You can pick up folding tables and chairs to host a T-​giving dinner, buy a gallon of paint, buy one odd-​sized screw needed for a table, cleaning supplies, a light bulb and much more. I am not a handy-​woman; so, I appreciate the knowledge of all of the sales people as well as their kindness and customer service. I’m so glad that they are able to stay open in the light of big box stores. It’s because they really know their business and their customers.

People are helpful and knowledgable. Unlike big stores, I can ask questions so easily. This is a good neighborhood store.

These folks are always so helpful. Walk in — ask questions — get answers — finish project.

Still think these guys are great. They fix bikes, screens, windows, make keys, and are helpful and friendly. Love that I can walk to this store, it is a real neighborhood asset.

This is a great neighborhood business. All of the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. It’s a small store but I make it my first stop when I need something and usually they have what I need. It’s really nice to be able to ask questions and get advice on projects.

This place is the best! I have been going there since I was a kid, and they have always been great. The second I enter I’m greeted and asked what I need. Not only do they help me right away but these guys have answers to all of my questions. Wonderful neighborhood treasure!

There is a place for big box stores but this True Value is a neighborhood gem. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I agree with Jennifer that instructions are specific to problems, solutions are not high priced, and there is no pressure to spend more than required to do a quality repair. I will be back regularly as I complete different projects this season.

What a great little store! My neighbor asked me to make a copy of our condo building keys for her and suggested this was a good place to make reliable keys –that actually work! I’ve been to other «big box» home improvement stores and the keys turned out not to be cut properly and didn’t work in my door. On my way to Coast True Value, I had a little difficultly finding it, so I called to ask for directions. A very friendly man (perhaps the owner?) answered and gave me very specific instructions and landmarks and I found it within a few minutes. It is right on Western, but was a little hard to find since they are currently remodeling; they don’t currently have a big sign on the building. They do, however, have a sign in the window –with Christmas lights. –So once I knew that, it was easy to find! It’s a small little store, but the staff is very friendly and it wasn’t crowded. It’s a perfect place to stop by if you need a home improvement basic and don’t want to deal with the crowds at a bigger store. I’m really happy to have found this place! I’ll be sure to stop in again next time I need to make a hardware purchase!