Plain Hardware Home & Garden

Their coffee stand is friggin’ awesome. Service is quick and their drinks are really dang good — even better than our usual coffee shop on the west side where we live. They get their coffee products from a roaster in Ellensburg and you can taste the quality and difference.
Tip: Try their iced caramel latte — you won’t be sorry you did.

Yummy coffee!!!
Friendly staff!
Cute gift shop!
And of course your basic hardware needs!

More than a great and convenient hardware store; it is a pillar of the community, supporting various local causes for years. And you can snowmobile into town for a great cup of coffee!

When you live in a mountain community, where do you go to find the best cup of coffee? The hardware store! Yes that is right. I drive 15 minutes everyday just to visit them.
The staff is helpful in making recommendations and to keep you company while they make your drink. As an added bonus this hardware store has a nick knack and Jewelry store. So many fun things to buy while you wait. I recommend trying the white chocolate latte with caramel so yummy!!!

One of the coolest places around! There is definitely something for everyone here. And the staff are all wonderful. Definitely worth a visit even if it’s just to browse all all the cool stuff.

Neat old fashion hard wear store. I thing they have everything you could imagine, we’ll almost. Rent x-​county skies and took them to Kahler Glen for he weekend. Thanks for everything.

Located in the town of Plain, this is by far the neatest hardware store I have ever been to. The drive down into Plain from Leavenworth itself is beautiful.
The front of the store has super cute gifts, jewelry and some really unique items. I bought a really cute pair of earrings that I have been getting a lot of compliments on. The back is dedicated for more household needs, which could be useful if you are in need of building materials.
The espresso I had was really good! I will always have a good memory of sitting on the porch swing out front with my sister drinking it :)
Definitely worth the drive down if you are in the area!~

A convenient stop for most of what you might need while off the beaten path over Steven’s Pass. Although I live in Seattle I wouldn’t consider myself much of a coffee connoisseur, but I grabbed a drink here and it was great. The staff helped me with directions a great brunch spot. There are snowshoe and cross country ski rentals we plan on trying next time we visit the area. This store seems like quite the hub for local businesses and events and it is clear that they are very active in the area.

*talk about a neat local place that just oozes community and small town glue
*their selection of knick knacks, signs and of course hardware is superb
*fantastic espresso counter and friendly staff, its a must stop if you are rolling through

I recently just returned from a 3 week vacation to Plain. I found this place the first week and made it a point to stop in 2 – 3 times each week we were there! They make great coffee and teas and their gifts are original and interesting and good quality. They sell a large variety of the Life is Good line, as well as some really cute clothing. And of course, your regular hardware stuff. :)
I love the porch swing out front. I wish I could have brought my doggies in with me, but they have a permanent doggie there so I totally understand.
Looking forward to my next trip to WA (probably in Dec) so I can hang out here again!

OK this is a weird recommendation for a hardware store out in the middle of nowhere but they have super cute clothes! The prices on the clothes aren’t ridiculous either especially if you hit the sale rack. I just snagged a great sundress there a few weeks ago.
On top of cute clothes it is also a great place to get a latte if you’re out on Lake Wenatchee or in Leavenworth. We usually stop there for coffee on our way out of town or just go there to check things out and maybe pick up some toys for the kids.
Of course it is also a real hardware store, so if you need something along those lines they will have that too. :)

I can’t claim knowledge of the store – I’ve been in once and it seemed very nice. I can, however, claim knowledge of the coffee bar and the people, and both get a resounding thumbs up!
On our way in to Leavenworth to float the river we stopped in for a coffee and my snobby city-​boy judgments were blown out of the water. What a fool! Expecting drip coffee and some cream and sugar I was pleasantly surprised to find not only coffee of the iced variety, but an entire espresso bar complete with flavorings. The coffee was delicious, and the staff was really kind and just a pleasure to interact with.
The best part of the whole adventure was probably the small-​town neighborly feel of the place. I felt like I was visiting friends. On a cork board above the the condiments table are various index cards with names and coffees on them – coffees that previous customers have bought and left for their friends, family, or random strangers to pick up when the come in. The board was pretty packed. What a wonderful idea from a wonderful place. If you have a chance to pass through this beautiful area, it’s worth stopping in.

The town of Plain, WA consists of a grocery that can’t rival a 7 – 11 here in Seattle (except in prices) and a hardware store that is more of your small-​town general store than the major «home improvement centers» that we city-​folks have. Don’t blink; you’ll miss it.
Plain Hardware is actually where most of the locals order their building materials for the temporary or not-​so-​temporary structures that are surrounding the town. There are some RIDICULOUS houses that have been built recently, all from materials delivered from Plain Hardware. Hard to believe that this little place, with it’s hand-​made soaps, jewelery and tourist-​y clothing items is THE spot to get your lumber, plumbing, electrical and landscaping goods. What they don’t have in the store, they can order for you and have delivered. Which is usually best, given the remote locations of some of these homes.
Can you bring your dog in? I did. The staff was so sweet to him; he got a biscuit and scratches and even gave out some smooches. There is a coffee stand just inside the door for those Seattle-​ites who can’t make their own latte here in the «wilderness». And if you have nothing better to do, you can sit in their porch swing and pass the time with folks going in and out.
They apparently rent cross-​country ski equipment, but I have yet to visit them when it’s snowing. Maybe someday, I’ll be able to speak to the quality of their rentals!