Ace Hardware Stores Sell Pies Alongside Power Tools

TikToker goes viral reviewing the unexpected pastries at the home improvement retailer.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Ace Hardware, a home improvement retailer, has started selling pies in some of its California and Nevada locations, much to the surprise and delight of customers. TikToker Brad Brady posted a viral video reviewing the pies, which come in flavors like strawberry rhubarb, caramel apple, and more. The pies, made by a local company called The Pie Company, have been a hit with customers, leading Ace to expand the offering to other stores in the region.

Why it matters

The unexpected pairing of hardware supplies and homemade pies has captured the imagination of consumers, sparking discussion about the flexibility of local retailers to offer unique products that cater to their communities. This also highlights the growing trend of hardware stores expanding beyond their traditional product offerings to become more of a one-stop shop for customers.

The details

Ace Hardware started selling the pies at its Ripon, California store, where The Pie Company is based. The pies have proven to be a huge hit, leading the co-op hardware store to share the idea with other Ace owners, who have also found success with the pastry offerings. The pies are currently only available at Ace locations in California and Nevada, but customers can also find The Pie Company's products at fruit stands and some grocery stores in those states.

  • In January 2026, TikToker Brad Brady posted the first viral video about Ace Hardware selling pies.
  • As of February 6, 2026, Brady has tried 7 of the 15 pie flavors offered at Ace Hardware.

The players

Brad Brady

A UCLA student who posted a viral TikTok video reviewing the pies sold at Ace Hardware.

Ace Hardware

A home improvement retailer that has started selling pies in some of its California and Nevada locations.

The Pie Company

A local company based in Ripon, California that makes the pies sold at Ace Hardware stores in the region.

Chris Swanson

The president and owner of Strand Ace Hardware in Ripon, California, who says the pies have been a huge hit with customers.

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What they’re saying

“It's like the AutoZone seafood boil, but even better.”

— Brad Brady, TikToker (TikTok)

“I've had many a strawberry-rhubarb pie in my life, and this one has a perfect amount of tang, and the texture is almost like pudding. And this is while it's hot. I can't even imagine what it's gonna be like when it's cold.”

— Brad Brady, TikToker (TikTok)

“This pie is like going to your grandma's house, and finding her candy jar and having a little bit too much, and it leaves that weird flavor in your mouth. But it's nostalgic.”

— Brad Brady, TikToker (TikTok)

“Although I initially wasn't sure how pies would perform in a hardware store, they have been a huge hit. We shared the success of the idea with other Ace owners, and it has proven to be a great fit for them as well.”

— Chris Swanson, President and Owner, Strand Ace Hardware (TODAY.com)

What’s next

Ace Hardware plans to continue expanding its pie offerings to more locations in California and Nevada based on the positive customer response.

The takeaway

Ace Hardware's unexpected foray into selling homemade pies alongside power tools and other hardware supplies highlights the flexibility of local retailers to cater to their communities' unique tastes and preferences, blurring the lines between traditional retail categories.