A Active Key & Lock Serv

Chicago, United States

4

6 reviews

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+1 773-935-3251
Address:
2953 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657
b/t Oakdale Ave & Wellington Ave
Lakeview
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.4 miBelmont & Lakewood EB
0.5 miBelmont & Lakewood WB
0.6 miPaulina
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Local time (Chicago) 1:07 PM Saturday, June 7, 2025

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6 reviews of A Active Key & Lock Serv

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Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
This place is a go-​to for getting keys made– at least for my boyfriend and I. We live just around the block, and we have never had any issues with the keys that we have had made in the past. Joe added a cool statue of the Hindu goddess of love so whoever thinks that he is a crusty and grouchy old man should head back and visit him. Smile at the guy– make a little light-​hearted conversation with him. We talked about the weather, and it was groovy. He told me to leave my key on the ring, too. This is an efficient and back-​in-​the-​day business– it’s just keys… not organ donation or Disney World. One key=$ 4=Out of there in less than 10 minutes. Keep It Simple.
Place rating: 1
Chicago, IL
«We make keys that work» is the slogan on the roof of their building. This is false advertising, as the keys that I received did not, in fact, work.
Additionally, the man that works there is creepy & unfriendly, the place just has a bad vibe.
I’m all for supporting local businesses, but not this place. Go to AAA on Southport for your key copy needs.
Place rating: 5
IL, IL
Best place around. I’d drive 100 miles to have him make my keys.
I like the store — good and old fashioned. His business card reads: «We Make Keys That Work»
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
I see why one reviewer gave this place one star — the man who works here isn’t friendly at all. What keeps people coming back is because the guy is skilled at his work, but not because he’s enjoyable to go to.
My new keys have turned out great; it took less than 5 minutes and $ 5. Down to business, nothing more. I will say that I’m entertained not by him, but by all the decorations in the store — brass birds, outdated posters, it’s like walking back into the 80s… anyway, for your keys, go here.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
$ 2.60 for keys for my file cabinet at work knowing that I might lose my original copy… will be priceless when I am stressed out around Xmas.
Place rating: 5
Manchester, NH
Old time key shop operated by skilled, patient professional. Joe runs the place here, and apparently has done so for many years. Stepping in here is like stepping back in time. As you listen to classical music, you feel as if you’ve been transported back to a simpler, easier era. Joe also does locksmithing, but I’ve only been here for the keys. As an ex-​keymaker myself, I appreciate the skill and attention to detail Mr. Gruber displays– just don’t rush him!