I go to Menards ONLY when I have to.I haven't been to Menards since they went full mask nazi. Home Depot now gets all of my business of that kind.
Home Depot is my box store of choice. Lowes is good for some things, but I have a hard time finding things I need in stock at Lowes.
Both Home Depot and Lowes have higher quality goods than Menards for most things. I'm good with not replacing cheap junk every 3 years when I can pay 10-15% more and get something that lasts 7-10+ years.
I miss Sears Hardware stores. The guy working the plumbing department was typically a retired plumber who knew exactly what I needed. Guy in the electrical area was a retired electrician. Etc Etc