IKEA

Love this store. It’s the right size, with a good layout. If you really look around you can find great deals. The food court is a must especially the ice cream cone. The only negative is that it’s completely a self check store now. Many people where confused where to go. For me it works. With plenty of parking and close to the freeway and trolley station.

My first visit to IKEA was 2001 in Germany. This is an amazing store. The closet is not hard to put together at all. We'll AURDAL is super easy to put together 1. Sticker is always the back 2. You will need a Philips and small mallot 3. Music 🎶

I bought a HAUGSVAR mattress in 2020/2021. On 10/06/2022, I used the warranty because the mattress was sinking in the middle. I ended up getting the same model but a firmer one, which was less soft and comfortable. In April 2025, I tried to start another warranty claim over the phone, just like last time, but was told to go to the store in person. On 04/05/2025, I went to the store with my receipt and pictures of the sagging mattress. After explaining the situation, I was told I had to bring the mattress physically to the store. When I asked if I could get a refund or store credit instead, the staff repeated: “The mattress must be here.” Today, 04/16/2025, I returned to the store with the mattress. Without even inspecting it, my warranty claim was denied because they said I could only claim warranty once. This was never communicated to me before. I had assumed this was a one-time defect, but it seems this model consistently has this problem—even the firmer version has the same issue. On top of the lack of support and misinformation during my first visit, the employees today were unfriendly, unhelpful, and showed no empathy. I DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING IKEA MATTRESSES.

IKEA is a wonderful place to visit and shop, and this location is well located with many parking spots. My only issue has been their online shop, which tends to get things delayed — my personal experience is to stay away from online shopping at IKEA.

We installed a full kitchen with appliances and two closet units in bedrooms. Overall, I’m pretty disappointed. The quality is decent as expected and it looks very nice for a rental property. But delivery and customer service are poor. I have had to call several times to get assistance and there are still open issues. It took several weeks to get everything delivered. I would probably not use them again for delivery but I might return to the stores.

This place is cool and we’ve been coming here for years. Today, a worker at IKEA, Glenn, scolded my three year old while pretend playing with their displays. She clanked two glasses together and it made a noise that triggered him. Glenn raised his voice, “No no no no no,” and I told him I’ll handle it. Then, 5 minutes later, Glenn followed us to a separate area and was staring at my kid with his hands at his side while she was pretend playing. It was creepy. She wasn’t even playing with glass or anything fragile. Then, Glenn started talking about the items, and I told him that I didn’t want to hear about it and what’s it to him. It was so uncomfortable and it made my eight year old uneasy and ruined her cheerful mood. Glenn needs a talking to my management or needs to get fired. Even with this experience, I’ll still come back because the value is too good. Hopefully we won’t see Glenn again, though.

Affordable, minimalist, Scandinavian designs for everyone! Huge store and they have show rooms to see what your like.

Who doesn't love Ikea! Everything for the home you could possibly imagine at the right price!

Well, my last review was three stars so I guess this is a massive improvement for me. Hell, in another year we may be up to five stars, but let's see how things progress from here. I came into this Ikea to check out the kitchen designs and quality as I'm going to be doing some improvements in the not so distant future. I'll be the first to admit that I was hesitant because Ikea products are notorious for breaking but people online have been saying that the kitchen cabinets break that mold and have much better construction and materials than what we know from their other pieces of furniture. Well, while it's not Pottery Barn, it ain't a total piece of crap either. Yep, I said it, it's actually pretty good. Sure, I haven't made a purchase yet, but I will admit that I was impressed with what they had to offer at the prices that were attached to them. There's still time before I get my project up and moving but I'm happy to say that Ikea has entered the building and is now in the running. Didn't see that coming a month ago, that's for sure.

IKEA near Fashion Valley was very spacious however pretty difficult for parking. It's right across a costco, and share the same entrance lanes, and we all know Costco's gas station takes up so much of the space. I recommend avoiding a weekend. The only thing is that the service isn't the strongest suite, people don't really care much about your existence, so most likely recommended finding things yourself. My boyfriend and I went there for the afternoon just to browse and everything was pretty cheap quality, wishing it was more durable. We ended up getting an ice cream cone, and it was so good. Highly recommend. The IKEA itself can be crowded.

I'm addicted to the food and coffee. The lingonberry juice is also amazing!! The selection of chocolate and other sweet is tip notch!! I love it!! The price and value is awesome!! At this market, I think it's pretty good. Service is amazing!! I don't think I can recall having bad service at this ikea! The maze is such a tease!! I ended up buying things that I didn't even know I need, lol. At the end, you can smell the fresh baked cinnamon rolls. The vanilla soft serve is also very good!! The only bad thing is that I'm not very good at putting things together, . So I usually require my kids or friends help.

IKEA is an experience. There's an entire floor dedicated as the showroom, where you can better visualize the products. There's another floor that serves as the marketplace, where you can pick up the majority of your items. Then the warehouse where you get your own large items, like furniture, before checking out. Add to that a play area where your children can be entertained while you shop, and a restaurant with reasonably priced meals so you have no reason to leave. I tried the plant balls (8 piece) which comes with lingonberry jam, and two sides. I chose mashed potatoes and a vegetable mix. Everything was good except the vegetables, which were overcooked and flavorless. But, for $8.99 it was a great deal.

I am a huge fan of IKEA and have been for decades! While living in Japan I furnished my home with items from IKEA due to their price, and contemporary modern design which is perfect for dwellings of all shapes and sizes. In addition I enjoy the required assembly which gives you the feeling of accomplishment once the item is assembled and put to use. If you apply wood glue during the build your finished product will be well constructed and rigid. The museum layout of the store makes for an enjoyable experience. I love IKEA (we-kay-ah).

Affordable furniture, custom house designs for all facets of your home. Not sure why people give 3 stars, because it is a get what you pay for kinda of items. They're easy and cheap for a reason. But the best part are the Swedish minimalist styles. My favorite part are walking thorough the show rooms so you could visualize their products in your home.

Decided to try the pizza and hot dog from IKEA. You can order this on the ground floor near the exit. Pros: -self serve machines allow you to easily place your order -they have veggie dogs Cons: -this was probably the worst pizza that I've ever purchased. It was beyond dry (looked like it was sitting out for a long time) and had a cardboard-like crust. -the hot dog was on the smaller side and seemed ordinary (just mustard and ketchup for complimentary toppings). With Costco across the street, this hot dog cannot compare. I learned my lesson and will stick to the dining upstairs.

The location is usually really busy, and customer service can be hit or miss, but Veronica, one of the managers there is a true gem. She went above and beyond and out of hey way to assist me with a warranty issue during a hectic day for me. I really appreciated it, and it made my day. Thank you!

The products are cool, but food court. The food is cheap and taste cheap, I Could have went across the street to Costco and got waaayyyy better food for half of what I spent at IKEA. The pizza taste like grade school lunch, everything is just trash

*Review on their cafeteria only! Ikea has the best deals for food! The portions look small but they'll fill you up fast. I typically get the meatballs but occasionally they'll have the salmon filet with different sauces and sides (not sure if this is a seasonal thing or if they just recently changed it). I came here with family and in total we only spent $31! We had 3 entrees, 2 sides, 2 chocolate bars, and 1 side of chips! Everything tastes healthy and clean. There's a soda fountain with plenty of drink options which is all self-serve as well. You are also asked to clean up after yourself by putting your trays away in designated areas. The design is quite simple since the cafeteria is on the entrance of the 2nd floor. On the first floor, there's a swedish market with more snacks and goodies (I always get the vanilla ice cream and strawberry yogurt swirl in the kids size as a sweet treat). Staff in the cafeteria upstairs are always sweet to explain the menu items to you if you are uncertain of what you want. Afterwards, you can walk off what you ate while looking through the showrooms where the staff there are also very helpful as well!

Upstairs cafe: 4 stars. Very good food and inexpensive prices. We enjoyed the chicken tenders and fries with a side of Swedish meatballs. The staff was friendly and service is quick. The only reason it took slightly longer is waiting on customers that didn't know what they wanted. The menu is not huge so it shouldn't take forever and a million questions to figure it out. It was nice to see the crew exercise patience and remain kind while answering questions. The eating area was clean and you place your entire tray on a cart as you exit. Showroom: 3 stars. I loved seeing everything displayed. It really allows you to see the possibilities. However, the layout felt like you're in there forever. Walking to the exit took time. I like the higher ceiling of the first floor. The Showroom I felt confined. Parking lot is large but can fill quickly on the weekend. Get there early to avoid large crowds.

This review is of the food place downstairs by the exit. Sad tasting dogs even though we were starving. We will stick to the restaurant upstairs. The soft serve vanilla and berry is ok. Taste better than they look.

BAD online shipping and boxing. GOOD phone support. I ordered the Rosenvial mattress protector online. They boxed it up but only taped one side of the box and did not tape the long seams of the box on the other side, resulting in the bedding being exposed to the dirt and grime from the shipping process, and possibly bugs. NO THANKS. They tried to replace it but the same thing happened again. They made the refund easy. Phone support is great. But even so, 5 seconds that the person boxing in the warehouse saved due to laziness, cost me hours and days, and I still do not have a mattress protector.

This is a review strictly on their cafeteria. For the price you pay, the food is decent. I would definitely recommend the swedish meatball plate. It will definitely fill you up for a small price! Overall, the selection is pretty limited though. There are only a few hot dishes to choose from. The staff was friendly and will plate the food in front of you. They are more than willing to help you if you have any questions about the food!

I came to IKEA to try the infamous Swedish meatballs and all I can say is, OVERRATED. My sister kept raving on about how they are so good and she goes just for the meatballs but they aren't that good. I mean it's a good deal for what you get cost wise but I just felt it didn't live up to the hype. It brought me back to my high school lunch line days. Food was alright, just had really high standards for this meal.

IKEA's return process is like being at the DMV. Take a number and wait an hour to return a product, because they only have a single employee processing returns. Being there will quickly remind you why it's better to just shop from online stores that have easy returns.

I'd been wanting to head down here and finally made it. I forgot how crazy and crowded it can be... and on a weekend, was exactly that. Even though they had signs trying to direct you of where to go, still was a bit confusing... but may have been due to the crowds and babies screaming that had my anxiety to the max. Also it didn't help that they didn't have what I was looking for. Needless to say, it will probably be another few years before I return, and definitely won't be on a weekend again.

They updated their recipe and it's not good anymore. But at least they still have furniture options ! lol

Rude person at the hot dog counter - not very appetizing with him there - there are other people who need jobs other than the rude person there - no more shopping at IKEA for me !!!

I love Ikea, it's my go to store when I need to buy a furniture item or any other household item. There are a lot of options to choose from, they are beautifully displayed on the floor, reasonably priced, and there is always somebody on the floor who can answer your questions. Yes you have to assemble it yourself if you buy furniture here, but it's a part of the experience.

This IKEA is in a great central location that shares a large parking lot with Lowe's and Costco. With all of these businesses, the area is rather busy but usually there is always open parking stalls. I have been shopping at ikea since the college days and some of the biggest appeals are the large selection of almost everything, decent pricing, nice showrooms, friendly workers and of course, the restaurant. The Swedish meatballs are a favorite and this location has a pretty big seating area and good selection of other entrees. This visit they had a rainbow cake, chocolate fudge cake and a salmon baguette sandwich as items I've never seen before. It was also a pleasant surprise that there were prices for ikea family members (Swedish meatballs for $3.99!). I heard there is also a summer Friday special going on for half off entrees. As usual I went with the Swedish meatballs and also tried the chocolate cake, chicken noodle soup and salmon baguette. Note that the sandwich had smoked salmon which was different than what I'm used to and I could swear they used to give more meatballs. Overall everything was delicious and for that price, super enjoyable!

I love IKEA! The prices are super reasonable, and you can find so many home furnishings on a budget. The cafeteria is one of my favorites places for lunch. The menu doesn't really change, so you know what you're getting. The store is very clean, service is friendly, and there's plenty of parking.

Outstanding customer service! Her name was Nina she was very friendly and detailed oriented. I was looking for bed and sofa she checked stock etc..gteat job..thank you!@ Her name Francesca I was looking for bed and she had knowledge about bed and gteat customer service thank you!!

The food here is wonderful and I enjoy the friendly staff. It's nice to come here in the morning to enjoy the beginning of the day!

Years ago, IKEA was my go to for cheap furniture. I never expected much from IKEA furniture..it's all assemble it yourself...but it always fit my budget and my needs. This time, I went looking for a wall mounted foldable desk. I saw a few online that I wanted to look at in person. My partner in crime and I braved the insane parking lot- it's a shared lot with Home Depot and Costco. Whoever thought that was a good idea...well, it's not. A lot has changed in IKEA. There's no more childcare area. I remember bringing my kids there years ago...not sure when it closed. The store is a worse maze than ever before....and the quality has absolutely gone downhill. IKEA was never top of the line, but now..it's even worse. While we didn't find what I was looking for, we certainly spent a lot of time talking about how everything is ridiculously priced and you can tell it's low quality. The store reminds me of a Vegas casino...no clocks anywhere and you have no idea how to get out.

I love their meatballs and desserts! I love their chocolates too. Good place to go for specific things needed at home. I come here than the 99 cents store for certain things.

My first time having a scone here and wasn't disappointed. Great texture and taste for an excellent price too!

FOOD REVIEW-- Fries- yesss!! Swedish meat balls- YESS plant based balls- DEF YESSS! Chicken tenders- NO! Peas- bland Mashed potatoes- from a box and plain Ok the fries were so decadent and perfect, it's kinda weird how good they were coming from IKEA but there were THAT good! The meatballs, everyone knows they r yummy! But the plant based ones blew me away, best plant based/vegan meatballs EVERRRR! I don't think the gravy is vegan tho, seems like the same gravy that's on the Swedish meatballs. The chicken tenders were yucky and had no flavor, even kids with no tastebuds didn't want them. I remember the mashed potatoes being better than this but they were so plain, they needed a lot of help, even the gravy wasn't enough to save these.

Love this store! Yes it's always busy and yes people are not always nice, but the employees here are kind, helpful and try to get you in and out quickly. We had some returns that were a breeze.

1 star for ikea and their store manger This return policy is ineffective and inefficient and a complete disregard to the time of others

my review is strictly on the cafeteria haha location: in the same plaza as Costco, Lowe's & Mission Valley Library parking: free but can be chaotic getting in and out of the plaza service: I've been to IKEA a handful of times this year, and the employees are always friendly and nice tip: visit the IKEA cafeteria on Fridays! it's 50% off hot entrees. you can get a plate of Swedish meatballs (comes with two sides) for $5 on Friday nights. what we ordered: * Swedish meatballs: their meatballs are such a nostalgic meal for me. you can even swap one of the sides for French fries for no additional cost. don't sleep on their honey mustard * chocolate cake: it's good! not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is prominent.

Fun eating in a cafeteria like setting. I like the price and the pick as you go thru the line concept. Would do it again!

I've only eaten in the cafe a few times and usually get the Swedish meatballs. They are always so good with mashed potatoes and peas. I noticed they had a $3 deal for the plant balls (pea protein) and veggie balls. I ordered them with the veggie medallions, gravy and lingonberry. I had no idea they would taste so good. The friendly cashier mentioned some breakfast deals too and free coffee if you sign up for IKEA Family card. Now that I know about all these great cafe deals through August I'll be back try some new things. Of course, I was one of the last to get this memo because the cafe was pretty packed for a Tuesday lunch crowd.

This review is for the half off Friday menu at the restaurant. Food is solid, reliable, filling, and tasty. Swedish meatballs, plant balls, cod. I love lingonberry sauce. All this for half off is a steal. But OMG THE CAKE. The restaurant's chocolate cake is something I have always gotten and it's a solid, classic chocolate cake. Cannot go wrong! Seriously so simple and so delicious. During my last visit I tried their almond chocolate butterscotch cake and I still think about it. It was quite literally the best cake I've had in a while. Not too sweet, delightfully crunchy with hints of caramel-chocolate. I can't wait to eat it again. I want this cake for my birthday.

We came here to specifically look for shelves for my son and cabinets for our house. Took photos of pieces we were interested in for future consideration. There was some renovation going on at the time, so some of the areas were in disarray. No luck on finding any shelves for our son. The store was so crowded and full of the most rudest people we've ever encountered. Trying to find help was near impossible since we did have some questions. However, we did find an employee who said he would return but failed after 15 minutes. We gave up and we were ready to leave. Unfortunately, we left empty-handed. Perhaps we need to return in a week day.

Service was good . Decent selection of decent priced food . Been here several times and never ate in the cafe .. today we went to just eat in the cafe . My grandson loves this pace . Definitely will return

I tried to use IKEA. They offered an on-line consultation for closet design. I set up my appointment and received several reminders, including a call the Friday before. So I was very surprised when no IKEA person showed up for the meeting. I waited for 15 minutes then called their customer service line. That person had me on hold for another 15 minutes. Finally they said, "oh sorry, you have to reschedule". The person was too busy with another customer to keep the appointment. No thanks, I will look elsewhere.

ZERO STARS. I received a $10 off coupon for my birthday and used it to buy two large IKEA 365+ glass food containers online, to be shipped to my house. When I received them, both glass containers where shattered -- they were poorly packaged. I went to my nearby IKEA store today to exchange the containers but was told I could only get a refund. That was not acceptable to me because I would then lose my $10 birthday coupon. I was told that was the only option and I should buy two more and talk with the cashier about it. OK -- fine. I talked to the cashier about my $10 coupon and he said I needed the original coupon, which I did not have. So, I ended up paying $10 more than I should have for these items. VERY bad customer service and a waste of my time. ADDENDUM: I did the IKEA online chat to see if I could get resolution--I asked that the $10 gift coupon be reissued since IKEA took it away from me. That was a no-go: "I am so sorry to inform you that but I a not authorised, so that is why I would suggest you to please visit to the store." Again: ZERO STARS for customer service and for the poor packaging job that led to this whole mess.

This San Diego location has a great selection of items and friendly staff. Just be aware that the parking is CRAZY! The lot is shared with Costco and other shops. But can beat the great prices here at IKEA!

I've been a loyal customer of your store since the early 2000s, and it's with genuine disappointment that I write to you today. After the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, I've noticed a significant decline in the quality of service, product availability, and overall shopping experience at your San Diego location. The store used to offer a seamless experience, from browsing to checkout, with knowledgeable staff ready to assist. However, recent visits have left me feeling frustrated and dissatisfied. The quality of customer service seems to have diminished, and there are frequent stock shortages that make it difficult to find the items I need. Additionally, the store layout and cleanliness no longer seem to reflect the standards I once associated with IKEA. I truly hope this feedback can be taken seriously, as I've always valued the convenience and affordability IKEA provided. However, if these issues persist, it may affect my decision to continue shopping at this location.IKEA!!!!!!!i implore you to consider hiring individuals who are genuinely happy to be there. Is there something going on behind the scenes?

I hate the enormous space IKEA takes up- because of the immediate sense of anxiety I get. I looked up their website so many times to know the exact items I needed to bring some piece of joy with in my chaotic life. With hubby in tow (thank goodness he knows how IKEA rolls!) our Tacoma, and a screenshot of the cubby shelves I need for some serious organizing-- we had a game plan! I went pee as soon as I walked in the building (to eliminate unnecessary back tracking). I asked an employee once we got upstairs where I could find my gems- and off we went. Well, of course we kinda Looky Lou'd at some kitchen ideas- but, that's besides the point! FOCUS!! Found our KALLAX units. Happy that the 2 column shelves were in the warehouses. Bummed, that the one column shelves in the color I wanted were unavailable. But, I needed to snag what I could. Take pictures of your item's labels- if you plan on doing self serve! Knocked off a star because the bistro services were closed mid afternoon when we finished paying. Twine is available at the loading area too!

It shouldn't take 45 minutes to do a simple return. I expect more from a large company that is Scandinavian ran.

I've always been a fan of IKEA's furniture and enjoy their restaurant, but tonight's visit left me disappointed. I had reserved a "Surprise Bag" through TooGoodToGo, and even though I arrived close to closing time, I was told everything was already closed and they had nothing to give me. I showed them the confirmation on my phone, which clearly stated I had paid for the order along with the date and confirmation number. The employee I spoke with was polite, but the interaction felt uncomfortable. Someone in the back was making hand signals and mouthing words to her while I was standing right there, instead of addressing me directly. I understand that they might have run out of food--it happens, and I can easily request a refund from TooGoodToGo. What bothered me was the lack of hospitality. It felt like they didn't want to serve me simply because it was closing time or because I wasn't a "typical" customer. I'm not upset about the food; I'm disappointed in how the situation was handled. It was an awkward and unnecessary experience, especially from a place known for its customer service.

Not a regular customer because it is a drive from our place; but when we go, we are always thrilled and never leave empty handed. Loved the showroom style. One gets ideas on how each piece of furniture fitting together. Pick up the desired items at the self-serve aisles and bring home to play with the new toys by putting them together. Before leaving, we always stop at the cafe or food section to bring home some yummy meatballs or herring. Ample of parking.

This place is cool and we've been coming here for years. Today, a worker at IKEA, Glenn, scolded my three year old while pretend playing with their displays. She clanked two glasses together and it made a noise that triggered him. Glenn raised his voice, "No no no no no," and I told him I'll handle it. Then, 5 minutes later, Glenn followed us to a separate area and was staring at my kid with his hands at his side while she was pretend playing. It was creepy. She wasn't even playing with glass or anything fragile. Then, Glenn started talking about the items, and I told him that I didn't want to hear about it and what's it to him. It was so uncomfortable and it made my eight year old uneasy and ruined her cheerful mood. Glenn needs a talking to my management or needs to get fired. Even with this experience, I'll still come back because the value is too good. Hopefully we won't see Glenn again, though.

I've been an IKEA customer for over 20 years!!! I need an anniversary party and large loyal customer discount!! My shopping started as a 17 year old buying furniture for cheap for my first place, discovered the Swedish meatballs somewhere along the way. While I have evolved from most of the furniture they sell, there are a few items I shop for that I consider staples in my house. - their white and grey dish sponges: I'm not entirely sure what they're made of, but they last a considerable amount of time and don't get stinky! - their "ziplock" bags: these bags come in all sizes imaginable, while they might not have the easy zip closure as competitive brands these bags are STURDY! They also keep a great seal in the freezer. - cutting boards: I get their 2 pack white cutting boards, super good price and great when needing to replace. - the majestic Swedish meatballs: best way to cook them at home is in a steamer, I use the steaming basket in my rice cooker and they come out to perfection! - their something berry sauce: that sweet berry sauce used with your Swedish meatballs in the cafeteria is also in their pantry section. Forget cranberry sauce for thanksgiving, get this stuff, it's amazing! Storage solutions are great here, and the desk/office sections are amazing. So many combinations you can make out of them, I recently converted a room in my home and used all ikea stuff in there for a gaming room! Came out FREAKING awesome! Outside of that, check their discount section for treasure finds on your way out The only pieces of furniture from ikea outside the gaming room that I have at home are the HEMNES dressers. These are great, look good and are sturdy as long as you build them well. I've had mine for almost 10 years. I've tried replacing them to something different but each time I shop for dressers I find that the drawers are never deep enough so you can't fit as much clothes in them. I've checked out so many furniture stores, without wanting to spend $3k on a dresser these do the job well On the not good side: return policy, it's probably one of the worst return policies in any store in America. You ABSOLUTELY need your receipt. While I don't shop there much anymore to need to return things, but if you're like me that you buy stuff, stash it away and then think oh man! I don't need this, or never mind, but loose receipts. Forget it. It's yours. You keep it or try your luck at fb market place because ikea isn't taking it back. No SIR! However, I came up with the clever idea to create a fb group for SD for ikea resales :) Also, ikea hacks! Been wanting to do some for sometime to create built ins in closets and a hallway, but it appears that ikea doesn't carry a lot of stuff in stock like before, making it hard to get the project going because no one ever knows when said items will be back in stock. I noticed this since C19 hit, it's like they never got back on track with their logistics. And recently received an email from them about the ikea family 5% discount being a thing of the past. This is a complete shame and bad move on ikea. I get inflation is through the roof but, the profits are still pretty high at a place like this. IKEA family perks are slowly dwindling away, are we even family anymore? Well, overall I still think the good outweighs the bad, it's still a very good store for budget friendly shopping for home goods, there's from very cheap to expensive. As for assembly there hasn't been a piece of furniture I haven't been able to put together on my own, they do excel in making instructions very clear and easy to follow. I wanna be a family again, bring back the kiddy daycare and our discount! I don't need the daycare, my kids are teens now but it sure came soooo in handy when my kids were little and they loved it there! I'm sure other families would appreciate this option to shop there

I love to start with the god area before I wander into the store area. The prices are super adorable and feels quite quality. I've had IKEA stuff that I've had for 10+ yrs and it's nice they still carry a lot of the same products years later if something does break. The store is so cleaned and well maintained. This place is a huge maze. But it's hard to not spend a fortune in this place!

I go to IKEA off and on. I get a little lost walking around their maze. However, I really like their first floor food stand. The hot dogs, cinnamon buns and scones are very good. This time we were served by Caroline. She was extremely pleasant and helpful. It's nice that a giant impersonal store has people like her helping you. Shout out to Caroline!! Thanks.

*This review is for the cafe* Okay WOW. I'm seriously impressed with the overall healthy menu ikea offers and the great price tagged on the dishes here. This store's cafe makes it easy to eat well on the cheap. Before browsing around aimlessly through the store, I decided to get something to eat to fuel my walk through ikea's labyrinth. The way this cafe works reminds me of how your typical school lunch cafeteria is situated. You snake through a line, grab a tray, grab some items that are within reach behind glass displays and if there is an entree you'd like, you order it with a worker. I got the Pea Protein Meatballs and was super excited to try IKEA's veggie take on their legendary meatballs. Suffice to say, I was really pleased! The workers gave me a heap of meatballs topped with buttery gravy, steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes and a small spoonful of jam on the side. Everything was perfect and was the perfect fuel for my trip! The portion was actually really hearty and I was only able to eat about half. Now, I didn't know that ikea also has a bistro in the area for after you pay, and that eatery has an entirely different menu. I DEFINITELY want to try that out next time!