Quincaillerie Azores Shopping Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Exceptional Customer Service: You’ll find incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond. They offer expert advice, patiently assist with even the smallest problems, and are genuinely helpful. One staff member even helped a customer retrieve stuck window brackets using needle-nose pliers!
- Extensive Selection: The store boasts a surprisingly large inventory, including items for home improvement projects, a decent kitchen section, bedding, and even loose square footage of plywood. They also stock CO2 canisters for soda makers. You’ll find specific items like wrenches (even offering loaner tools!), and they can even order specific toilets from Home Hardware for delivery and inspection. They have a cutting service for materials.
- Convenient Location & Services: For those in downtown Montreal or the Plateau, it’s a huge asset to have this well-stocked hardware store within walking distance. The delivery service is reliable, with employees checking deliveries for damage.
- Great Prices: Expect reasonable and competitive pricing on most items.
- Friendly Atmosphere: The store has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making even simple exchanges like CO2 bottle returns a positive experience. The owner, Gabby, is known for his engaging personality and historical knowledge of the building (built in 1855). The renovated bathroom is also noted as exceptionally clean. They offer dog treats!
- Specialty Services: Beyond basic hardware, they offer a cutting service and can assist with unique requests like sawing off an old lock. They prioritize repairing items rather than simply selling replacements.
- Payment Options: They accept both cash and cards, and Scotia Bank cardholders can earn Scene points.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Limited Handyman Recommendations: While the store itself gets rave reviews, one customer reported a negative experience with a recommended handyman, Tony Furtado.
- Irregular Hours: Be aware that the store’s hours may not always align with online listings. I experienced this on July 1st when the store was closed, despite online listings indicating it was open.
