Rochelle Ace Hardware

The Rochelle Ace Grill Station

There’s a high end grilling and smoking retailer on the rise in Rochelle and it’s worth some attention.

Rochelle’s and beyond best selection of grilling spices and sauces you can put your hands on. It would give an “Online” merchant a run for its money. However this product you can touch, smell and take home today.

Whether it's grilling spices, rubs, pellets, coals, supplies, or basically anything else, Ace of Rochelle has you covered.

It would take you an hour to browse or more than 3 hours to thoroughly go through all the BBQ spices, sauces, and rubs. The much harder to find supplies you need to take your grilling and smoking game to the top level that are normally Online purchases are here as well. I looked in every major retailer in Rockford for butcher paper to take my brisket and Boston Butt to the next level but couldn’t find it. Here Josh carries 2 different sizes and brands.

It’s now my goto source for what used to be hard to find gear.

This is the store where backyard cooks can get premium BBQ grills, smokers, sauces, seasonings, and supplies.

This area has never had a business so committed to providing the best and broadest range of BBQ sauces, seasonings, and supplies to backyard beginners all the way up to championship competitors as what the Rochelle Ace Hardware store has brought. This store’s selection is typical of a Chicago suburb shopping experience. Now it’s right here in the Rochelle area.

This Ace Grill Station has been stocked by an enthusiast of outdoor grilling and smoking. If he had the room for outdoor kitchen showroom it would be there too. The manager (Josh) doesn’t just stock this large selection, he uses it, he is an experienced and knowledgeable BBQ cook who can not only recommend the best products for your specific needs, but he loves to share his tips and information that will improve the quality of your cooking. In my experience, he tries to build relationships with his customers, and to create something of a community where knowledge and experience can be shared, and friendships formed. When I stop in to pickup supplies and start to talk BBQ his eyes light up. Now that’s somebody you want to buy from and I believe he wants to help folks enjoy it as much as he does.

It really doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned competition pro; an ambitious contest cook eager to take it to the next level; or a backyard BBQ enthusiast looking to impress your family and friends; Josh is the man who can help you get there.

I’ve wanted to share this information for some time. Why? Because the more people who use this jewel, the longer it will be around. And Josh is the type of business man that if he doesn’t have it, it probably needs to be shared with him so he can carry it.

And you know what, next time you’re in shopping for your grilling or smoking needs, ask him when will he be hosting the ACE sponsored smoke competition in their parking lot.

They always have what I need and the workers are very nice and helpful.
Today I came in needing a few things but the prices have gone through the moon , like almost 20 bucks for a quart of paint.

Best hardware store in town, has a decent selection of everything and if they don't have it in stock, Normally they can order it.

Great place to get things to repair the home with friendly employees that explain how to use the products

Our Ace Hardware is great. It is always well stocked with great selection and lots of products. Service is friendly. Prices are somewhat high, but using the app helps. Someday I hope the parking lot gets a facelift...but that's not a big issue. So glad we have them in town.

Our preferred store always have what we are looking for a little higher price but if I only have to make one stop I am good

Can't say it enough. It's soooo nice having a hardware store in town. Staff super friendly and knowledgeable.

I walked in wanting to buy a grill but needed more knowledge. I simply asked for someone who is a 'grill master'. Sure enough a great gentleman came up from the back and walked me through my decision process. I bought the best Weber for us. So thankful for the sage advice!

Glad to have a nice hardware store in this area. Saves a long trip to Rockford or Dekalb for your needs. Nice selection of DIY supplies and parts for last minute emergencies. It's not a huge store, but they seem to have everything I need every time. Helpful associates for your questions.
Fresh popcorn at the registers is a nice touch.

Very nice people working there. Love all the gardening stuff. No popcorn made today. Love their free popcorn and smells so good.

Very friendly and well stocked!

As a maintenance and repairman goes , I refused to use this store . As it was opening and several weeks through the changeover , I went in 3 times and they didn't have any of the things I needed , or at least not the right style ...
But since that time ( over 2 years I believe ? ) they have actually fulfilled every need I was looking for except a set of hose clamp pliers ( which are hard to find anywhere besides online !)and I am thankful that I went back to " try it again " ...
Hats off ! ....Kudos ! ...Nicely done !
And thank you for considering and achieving a " complete" Hardware store once again , that should make your predasser proud and happy that the ability to service Rochelle is much easier than running to a big box store once again !

Sales person was very friendly and helpful

I can't say enough good things about this place. The staff are friendly they have a great selection tools and all things hardware related. They have a really good selection of meat seasonings. I like the fact they have some of the unique stuff that other places don't carry

Small town store but with most everything you need for general repairs.

What a great small town store! They've got pretty much everything you need and someone to help you find it. Everything from threading pipe to seeding the lawn. Friendly help, Gomez is the paint EXPERT! I needed paint to match the kitchen cabinets, their knowledge and their machine did an awesome job, matched perfectly.

Love this store.. all the little extras you can find here makes it feel like an old fashion store of my youth.

This place seemed to improve considerably coming under new ownership (and no longer being a Do It Best). The staff is much friendlier, the store is better organized, and they seem to have a good selection of things.

Gomez in particular is an exceptional employee, always greeting me and seeing if I need help, and he already recognizes me after a trip or two there since they opened.

I'm surprised how often I come in here now, but they often have what I need, and the prices are usually reasonable.

These people are awesome. I drive a truck and when you’re 1500 miles from home when something goes wrong, it can get stressful. Went into the Ace and the staff was very helpful helping me get the part I needed to keep rolling. Very professional yet personable. My hats off to all of them.

Great upgrades since it was converted from the old True Value. The building and property are significantly cleaner and more organized. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable. Nice selection of goods & products as well.