Hassett Hardware San Mateo

Visit Our San Mateo Location

Larry Hassett, known for his community service and honest business values, was approached by the Wisnom family who wanted to sell their historic San Mateo hardware store to someone who would honor its place in Bay Area history. The Hassetts purchased the store in 2009 and proudly serve San Mateo as an integral part of the community.

The store is located at the corner of 1st and Delaware streets in downtown San Mateo, but it wasn’t always there – that land used to be the lumberyard for the Wisnom family business back in the 1880s. The Wisnom brothers, Robert J. and William partnered with Robert Bonner in 1905 and opened Wisnom-Bonner Hardware at the corner of Second Avenue and Ellsworth. They were the only game in town and San Mateo really was a town back then, with only a few thousand inhabitants. But Wisnom and Bonner knew that those people needed hardware supplies for their homes, businesses and properties – they also sold horseshoe nails and barbed wire, serviced Dodge vehicles in the 1920s and went on to add large household appliances like stoves, fireplaces and refrigerators along with phonographs, records and a listening booth. The fireplace department lasted until the mid 2000s.

545 First Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
Call: 650.348.1082
Text: 650.297.0740

Mon-Sat: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Services at San Mateo

What used to be the fireplace department is now home to a huge selection of Hillman products – hardware, nuts, bolts, fasteners, automotive belts and chains, springs and keys. We can help you fix just about anything – and if we can’t, we’ll help you find someone who can. Come on over and let us help – from the smallest home repair to restoration and remodeling projects, we’ve got you covered. If you don’t see it, ask. If we don’t have it, we can get it for you. 

 

  • Knife Sharpening
  • Key Cutting
  • Window Screening
  • Carpet Cleaning Rentals
  • Propane Exchange
  • SodaStream Exchange

WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND IT SHOWS.

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“Looks small but things are neatly organized. And the staff looks like they enjoy their job! I also called the store and they have a text option, nice!”

-Miyouko W.

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“Great neighborhood hardware store. I come here for my plant supplies, they have the same brands as big box retailers but also offer more variety than say Home Depot. The staff has always been courteous and personable, definitely gives your local neighborhood store vibes.”

-Darryl R.

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“Thanks so much to the guy who helped me get and put in the battery to my key fob at Ace Today. Also helped a brother out with getting a singular plastic fork so he I could enjoy my late lunch. Thank you boss!”

-Daniel M.

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“The staff are really helpful and friendly with our kids. They have a new service where you can ask over text if they have certain items and they send you a picture of that product or section of the shelf. I highly recommend this local business.”

-Chort Z.

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“Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Special shout-out to Steve, a supervisor who helped us deal with a faulty padlock.”

-Gordon B.

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“Extremely friendly and supportive staff. They very quick and efficient in helping me get car key copies for my older model vehicle that no longer is in production.”

-T. G.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
ACE HARDWARE.

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
ACE HARDWARE.

We are part of the ACE co-operative (not franchise), because we believe in shared ownership and the ACE values. We ARE the helpful place and we have some of the best, most knowledgeable employees in the Bay Area - come on in and find out for yourself!

You can also shop online on the ACE Hardware website and pick up in-store in any of our five locations.