Schneider Hardware

I’m not from the area but my son and I found our way here while looking for another hardware store listed (as closer to his house) on my phone and we’re glad we did.
You rarely find a store anywhere like this and while we were only getting keys made for my son’s off campus house in South Orange, the gentleman running the store (Roger) was extremely nice and hospitable as we were talking about the history of the store and the area. I enjoyed just looking around at the inventory this store has as well as some of the nostalgic photos on the walls and those that Roger showed us as well. I’m sure at some point my son will need something else for his place and now he knows where he’ll get great caring service.

Pretty good local hardware store with reasonable prices and a large selection for such a small place.
Only draw back is the aisles are crammed and it is hard to move through them.

This is a special place, family owned since forever and feels like walking into a piece of history. Just the fact that this exists makes me happy about living in West Orange. The brothers that own the place know a bit (a lot?) about everything and can give you advice and help you with your purchase as well.
I’ve found my new hardware store. Strongly consider going here first before you go to one of the big warehouses.

Everything Nancy W. says times two. This is more than a store, it is a great neighborhood resource.
From the first time we walked in more than seven years ago as new W.O. homeowners, we knew we had found something special. I went in looking for a sump pump for my basement. Instead of selling me a new one, they told me how to fish around for the little rock that was blocking my existing one. Problem solved, cost $ 0.
We love the Schneider brothers, and even though we do end up at H.D. sometimes, we would be lost without this shop.

If you need anything in the way of hardware, whether for your home or business, you can probably find it here.
This is a small jam-​packed store.
The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly.
If you can’t find it here it doesn’t exist (just kidding).
If they don’t have what you’re looking for they will direct you.
This is an independent family-​owned hardware store that is a landmark on Main Street in West Orange for decades.
Go here for the stock, the staff and to keep family-​owned small business in business and support local economies.
This kind of store is a dying breed in a world of big box stores like Home Depot. Let’s keep it going another 100 years!
Note: they have their own lot for parking where it is free as opposed to the metered parking on street.
It’s a bit narrow for a wheelchair, but I suspect that if you call ahead they will find a way to accomodate you!
Prices are very reasonable.
If you want, take a stroll around Main Street. You can eat in one of the many restaurants serving delicious food from all over the world. Wander over to the Thomas Alva Edison Laboratories National Historic Site and maybe sign up to see the labs as well as his beautiful home recently restored in Llewellyn Park. If young children are with you, there’s Lafayette playground on the corner of Park and Main which was recently restored. A few blocks further and you can go inside wonderful West Orange Library.