I walked into Kitchen Stuff Plus with no intention of buying anything. I have no intention of…read morebuying anything. I have everything I need. Wrong! I just couldn't take my eyes off that French Press, 50% off! Perfect! Just perfect for me! But I don't need ANYTHING? I guess I need something after all! I think I don't need anything! I think I have everything! Until I walked into Kitchen Stuff Plus!

Zero return options for online purchases. I live in Ottawa, bought several items online. However, I…read morewas sent a mug in a different colour than I had indicated in my order. The only solution? Return in person. WHAT? I live more than 4 hours away from the nearest store. TOTALLY their mistake and now I'm stuck with an ugly pink mug that doesn't match the other green one, which was the colour I paid for.

Love the place! We've bought lamps, dining room chairs, cabinets and some china.Absolutely…read moredelightful!

Easy to find consignment pieces with character. They truly do have something for everyone. Quality…read morepieces that may not always be super trendy but will stand the test of time and can be styled wonderful by the right person. Even if you don't buy anything it is almost museum-like so worth a visit. There are so many unique items and it's all styled decently. There's at least one thing for everyone here and they always get new inventory. Great advantage in price over new for quality-focused individuals. They also have smaller items like affordable Swarovski and Murano glass. Was surprised by bad ratings as I have truly found a hidden gem in Oakville. Keep an eye out for "Say Goodbuy" blue tags for the best deals. All it takes is a bit of creativity to style a piece one likes for one's home.

I often come to this plaza to visit the Best Buy. I decided to walk over to HomeSense recently,…read morewhich is next door. I managed to get a couple of items that were reduced. I got a pig-shaped breakfast mould for making pancakes and eggs. It was $2 and I wanted to give it a try. I also got an ice cube tray where the cubes are pineapple-shaped. It was also silicone and was going for a reduced price of $2. As much as I loved the food and kitchen accessories, everything else in the store wasn't as interesting to me. Maybe I have visited too many HomeSense stores with cool items as of late. Other than my two items that I purchased, everything else was okay. I eventually made it to the checkout to pay for my items. I had a cheerful woman who helped me with my transaction. All went well. I'll come back down the road to check out the store some more. I was thrilled to find my two great deals and hope to find more soon. (333)

HomeSense is a large department store with brand name products at very decent prices…read more It's part of parent TJX Companies holding that also includes Winners & Marshalls so you might notice some similarities in how all these stores is layed out. HomeSense stores have brand name merchandise for any room in your home including art, furniture, lighting and rugs. The consumer target market is drop-in customers as you can't shop on-line (...which is currently the case). On any given week they can stock a product you may never see stocked again. Other HomeSense stores may not have the same product on hand. If you like it, then I suggest you buy as you can always return it if you change your mind. Staff are helpful and checkouts are fairly quick.

I was on the hunt for glass carafes with lids and found them here! The sales person put several on…read morehold, and told me the store opens at 9:00 am. I thought, wow, they're open early! Imagine my surprise when I showed up at 9:05 am, the mall was literally empty, and the store was closed! I grabbed a coffee and caught up on Yelp for one hour! The carafes were beautiful, but when I arrived home (after storing them carefully in my trunk, in a basket wedged with towels), one of the carafes had a nick on the opening. I was able to return the damaged carafe with minimum hassle, but decided not to keep the other two. They seem to be very fragile. Since the items were pre-wrapped and placed in a bag, I would suggest you check your items before leaving the store (I normally do!) It would be great if they wrapped items with several layers; instead of loosely wrapped once. They have some unique houseware, stationery, and clothing items, but on the pricy side.

They always lied to customer! When I asked the staff about one thing, the next time I followed…read morewhat he/she said and go back, the other staff would say no. And they cannot honour what the other staff told me. It was a few incidents and I'm not going back to Muji again. Poor staff training, poor operation, poor customer service!

Had some time to kill before a showing, so I stopped off at this tucked away Homesense in Clarkson…read moreVillage, re: home of the old White, sometimes rich, people! Size-wise, this Homesense was not as impressive as the ones that I've been to at Bathurst/Centre (Thornhill) or even Vaughan Mills. It's on the smaller size, HOWEVER, the benefit is that it's waaay quieter than those other locations. Actually, it's probably even quieter than any Winners that I've been to! The location definitely has a part to play in that "been transported back in time" feeling. There's no sense of urgency or rush, just relaxation. I had a question about what was included in a package of bedding - it wasn't stated on the label - and the sales associate, who was doing something else at the time, actually went to another associate to find out for me. Who does that nowadays? If I were in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to stop here 'cause I don't like shopping in crowded places.

The TJ Maxx line of stores have always fascinated me…read more The three brands - WInners, Homesense and Marshall's - have made their trade in being a glorified clearance store for many low and mid-range brands, and this location in Clarkson is no exception. I'd argue that it's the perfect fit for the Clarkson community, as it accurately sums the sleepy, docile nature of the community. I ended up coming here to kill a few hours and get in on some late Boxing Day shopping after the New Year, and was extremely surprised to find that half the store was on clearance. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that a good 40-50% of the goods on sale were either marked with tags or set up on "Clearance" endcaps, which was extremely amusing considering there was SO MUCH of it still on display. $2 packs of PUR gum, dirt-cheap Christmas and designer decorations, all sorts of weird food items for pennies on the dollar... makes the mind boggle with how much product is back there that they struggle to sell it all even with 80-90% discounts. One thing I'll definitely give the store credit for is that it's generally very quiet, the service is prompt, and you're generally bound to find something you want, whether it's a weird knick-knack or a book that interests you. In the end, we ended up buying a bunch of themed Christmas foods (including peppermint bark coffee liqueur and chocolate candy-cane shaped shortbread cookies), along with some odds and ends. I find I like visiting here every time in the area. Despite it's similar layout and product offerings as Winners (take out the men's/women's fashion and you have Homesense), the service and selection put it a cut above. Definitely a worthwhile anchor store in Clarkson Village Plaza.

I was provided with a service appointment date of June 3, with an expected arrival window between…read more8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. for a Taskrabbit assembler named Abby to complete the assembly of my IKEA furniture. When Abby did not arrive within the scheduled timeframe, I contacted him directly and was given information that conflicted with the appointment details I had received. I then contacted IKEA, through whom the assembly service had been arranged. After navigating multiple automated prompts and speaking with customer service representatives, the assembly was rescheduled for the same day at 3:00 p.m. Unfortunately, 3:00 p.m. came and went without Abby arriving. At approximately 3:30 p.m., attempts to contact him were unsuccessful, as he did not answer his phone. Despite spending the better part of an entire day communicating with IKEA's chatbot, AI support systems, several customer service representatives, Taskrabbit, and the assigned assembler, the task that had been paid for was never completed. While the IKEA customer service representatives I spoke with were courteous and genuinely tried to assist, neither IKEA, Taskrabbit, nor the assigned Tasker were ultimately able to resolve the issue or fulfill the service commitment. To date, I have never received a follow-up explanation from Abby regarding the missed appointment. As a result of this experience, I cannot recommend either IKEA's assembly service or Taskrabbit unless customers are confident they can assemble the furniture themselves or have an alternative arrangement in place. When problems arise, there appears to be a lack of accountability and communication, leaving customers without answers and wasting valuable time. This experience was extremely disappointing and has significantly impacted my confidence in both companies. Going forward, I will be taking my business to other flat-pack furniture retailers and would not recommend Taskrabbit based on my experience.

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs!…read more We visited IKEA on a dreary day, in time for Thursday's 50% off main dish special. We found all types of meatballs. There were the plates of regular Swedish meatballs ($4.50), plant balls or falafel balls ($4), chicken balls or cod balls ($5) plus salmon fillet ($6). Incredibly affordable. Tikka masala with chicken balls was reminiscent of butter chicken although some rice was dry. Cod balls were served with tartar sauce and fries akin to fish n' chips. Then the Swedish meatballs with peas, mash potatoes and lingonberry jam just works in a sweet savoury mix. This meal didn't have to blow our mind, as we could have 3 plates for the price of one elsewhere! This IKEA location is generally a pleasant spot for a visit whether it be to find home furnitures, handy household items or food. It's a standard huge location with aboveground parking, and is situated off of Hwy 7 and Hwy 400. It's generally well-stocked and is packed throughout the day. The selection is still great for everything from kitchenware to lighting to beddings. It's nice to see that IKEA has maintained a budget-friendly selection including items under $5 for folks riding through a tough economic period. Skip it or hit it? Just realized how many people are hitting IKEA for a good meal.

I love HomeSense, specially near Christmas time, when they have all the Christmas decorations,…read moreplates, Santa dulls and decorations, ornaments clothes, etc. When I got here, it seemed like the shelves were replenished just recently and everything was in stock. Best time to go to HomeSense, lol. I bought so many nice decorations and kitchen utensils and I'm happy about it.

Had an amazing experience thanks to Karlo. This location is always busy, but he managed to multi…read moretask, help us with a smile, and go the extra mile and help us load our new carpet in the car. He was super friendly and an awesome employee!!! 10/10 customer experience.

We bought a coffee grinder from the store and upon returning home, found that the cover was…read morescratched. We tried to return the product the next day buy the manager Jennifer refused to accept a return. She stuck to her guns and refused to budge saying it was just a scratch and being a floor model, it happens.

We were in search for a shower caddy and were just about to leave the plaza when we popped in to…read morehave a quick look. We ended up with a 3 tier corner glass shelf instead of a shower caddy and it was on even on sale. There was a staff member at the entrance with hand sanitizer and the cashiers had a plexiglass shield as separation from customers.